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Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Trip Duration : 16 days

Price Starts from : US$ 625 per person

Trekking Region : Annapurna

One of the most popular trek in Nepal, south of Annapurna is known as Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Trek starts from Pokhara after an hour ride through Modi River valley. The trek can be enjoyed with the seasonal flower rhododendron, and many flora and fauna in the lower part. Once you arrive in the Annapurna Base Camp you will be surrounded by Annapurna I 8091m, fishtail 6993m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Tent peak 5663m, Mardi Himal 5588.

Trip Facts

Highlights of this Trip

Grade : Moderate
Best time to Travel : Feb-Apr / Oct-Nov
Accomodation : Lodge
Transportation : Private
Fooding : We supply freshly cooked food.
Taken Care by : Guide and Porter

View of Mt. Annapurna I, Machhepuchare, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Cultural Gurung village, plants and vegetation, Gurung cluture and tradition, farmers at work seasonally in the down hills, birds and animals.

Itinerary
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Itinerary - Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu :

Our representative will be waiting in the Nepal airport and transfer to Hotel. We will welcome to our city office and finalize the formalities. Brief the program and introduce the guide and other operator. Take an easy evening to stroll around. Our company will offer a traditional Nepali dinner. Over night in the Hotel.

Day 2 Kathmandu Sight seeing :

After the breakfast drive to sight seeing by car with guide to the world heritage sites (Pashupatinath- Hindu temple, Boudhanath - Buddhist stupa, Swyambhunath - Buddhist Stupa and Patan Durbar Square). Back to Hotel and free in the evening. Over night in the Hotel. BB

Day 3 Drive to Pokhara:

Wake up early in the morning 6AM and take a early breakfast. Our trekking guide will led you to a regular tourist bus to Pokhara at 7:00AM which will take approximately 6hr to arrive Pokhara. The road passes along the Trishuli River, green valley, Himalayan view and local people in the field. Free evening around the lake side. Over night in the Hotel. BB

Day 4 Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga 1495m 4hr :

We will have a breakfast in the Hotel and drive to Naya Pul the starting point of trek. After half an hour walking we will arrive in Birethenti (small bazar) in the bank of Modi River. Our permit will be check. The trail follows the local stream to Tikhedhunga. Today is an easy walking to the down hills. Before getting Tikhedhunga has an hour ascended. We will enjoy the local green field plants and vegetation. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 5 Trek to Ghorepani 2850m. 7hr :

Today is a little hard walking so we will start bit early in the morning. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani. We will break for the lunch at Ulleri from where we will have a tiny view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 6 Hike to Poon Hill 3210m and trek to Tadapani 2590m, 6 hr :

An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill leads us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas including Dhaularigi I 8167m, Nilgiri 6940m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna South 7219m, Fishtail 6997m, Manaslu 8163m, Annapuran II 7993m and many peaks. After spending about 45 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests. We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 7 Trek to Chmrong 2170m 5 hr :

The trek drop down from Tadapani - Gurjung the route offers good views of the upper Modi valley. Today take an easy day before hike to Base camp as a acclimatization day. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 8 Trek to Himalaya 2920m, 5 hr :

The trek passes through the bamboo forest and muddy trail. The trail passes some narrow and over the land slide. The track climbs to Himalaya and over night at the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 9 Trek to Deurali 3200m 5 hr :

There is a clearing in the forest a little further on; from there the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock. We pass by the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there is a small trail and a shrine. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 10 Trek to ABC 4110m- 5hr :

Today we will pass Machhapuchhare Base Camp to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. The superb Annapurna I, Annapuran south, Hiunchuli and Fishtail are amazing from ABC. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 11 Trek to Himalaya :

wake up early in the morning to enjoy the view of Massif Annapurna and trek back to Himalaya. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 12 Trek to Jinu :

Jinu offers a natural hot spring and a good view Modi river valley. Enjoy the hot spring for refreshing at Jinu. Over night in the lodge. Lunch will serve on the way and dinner at the lodge.

Day 13 Trek to Ghandruk :

Today is an easy descending day. Take a breakfast and walk down to Ghandruk approximately 5 hr. This is the biggest Gurung village. We will visit Gurung museum and the village itself. Dinner will serve at the lodge. Enjoy the view of South Annapurna and Hiunchuli and have a good sleep. Over night in the lodge.

Day 14 Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara :

Have a breakfast and trek to Nayapul where our car will be waiting to us and drive back to Pokhara. Take an easy walk around the lake side and after dinner have a good sleep. Lunch will be provided and dinner will be self. Over night at the hotel.

Day 15 Drive to Kathmnadu :

Take a early breakfast and take regular tourist bus to Kathmnadu at 7:30 from Pokhara to Kathmnadu. Free evening in Kathmnadu. Optional walk down to Kathmandu durbar square. Over night in the hotel.

Day 16 Drive to airport and fly back to Home :

We will transfer to airport and take a flight to home. Home sweet home.

Package Cost Includes - Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

• Arrival and departure transfer from Nepal airport

• Tourist bus to and from Pokhara.

• Kathmandu sight seeing as per itinerary by private car.

• Hotel in Kathmnadu for three night and two night in Pokhara (on BB Plan)

• Arrival and departure transfer from Nepal airport

• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) whilst on the trek.

• Lodge accommodations in trekking on twin sharing (bathroom outside)

• Trekking permit (ACAP and TIMS)

• Guide and Porters (one porter per two persons is provided to carry the clients personal effects)

• Private transfer to and from the trekking start point.

• Insurance for the trekking staff. (insurance as per state law)

• All the government tax and our (AATE) service charges.

Package Cost Excludes - Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

• Extra Hotel/ Guest house and Extra meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

• All the meal while in Kathmandu and in Pokhara

• Extra sight seeing tour in Kathmnadu and in Pokhara

• Entrance while sight seeing.

• Personal trekking equipment (including sleeping bag and stick or etc)

• International flight and visa fees

• Your travel insurance (for travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss of life, theft of or damage to personal effects).

• Tips and gratuities (crew frequently receives some recognition for good service)

• Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of AATE.

• Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, mineral water, monuments entrance fees, postage, laundry, video, camera, phone, etc.

• All other services not included in the "cost includes" section above.

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