Annapurna Base Camp
Trek 14 days |
Program Code : 000 |
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Highlights of the Trek |
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This is the most popular and famous trek
in Nepal. It is more distinctive than
any other trek by its variety of people,
rich culture, beautiful landscapes and
natural scenery. The trek leads you to
the Northwest of Pokhara through an
ancient trek to Tibet across glaciers
and gorgeous waterfalls. From the
Annapurna Base Camp you will a close-up
view of Mt. Annapurna and Mt.
Machhapuchhare. At the final
destination, the Annapurna Sanctuary
will be welcoming you patiently.
Duration : 14 days
Activities :
Trekking, camping, sightseeing,
rock-climbing (option)
Best time to go :
Departure dates :
Minimum group size : 2
Maximum group size :
16
Trek Begin :
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Program Itinerary |
Days 01 :
Arrival in Kathmandu 1330m:
On the arrival day, we will pick up you then
transfer to hotel. You will get couple of hour free
for your refreshment. Someone will come to meet you
at the hotel for short briefing about your tour and
trekking. |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
1330:
There are three cities in the Kathmandu valley
called Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Each city has
great history and Royal places and more.. The
sightseeing will be about 4hours in any historical
point as per our schedules. |
Days 03 :
Kathmandu – Pokhara 950:
Pokhara
is 200 km. far from Kathmandu which is connected by
Prithivi Highway. This highway goes through mid hill
of the country and along the Trisuli and Marsyandi
River. We can see wonderful landscape from the
drive. It takes about 7 hours drive by bus. We stop
somewhere on the way for lunch. After the 7 hours
drive we get in Pokhara and stay one over night at a
hotel. |
Days 04 : Pokhara – Tolka 1710m. 5-6 hrs
We leave for next destination before 8 am. after
breakfast. We take a bus up to Dhampus Phedi, which
is (17km.), half an hour drive from Pokhara. Then we
start to climb up hill to Dhampus (1580m). It is a
steep ascent to Dhampus takes about 2 and half-hour
from where a beautiful panoramic view of Mt.
Annapurna Range and Mt. Dhaulagiri Range could be
seen. A gentle ascent to Potana (1870m) takes about
an hour more, where we take our lunch break. After
lunch we descend through dense forest to Tolka takes
about 2 hours. |
Days 05 :
Tolka – Chhomrung (1950m).
We gentle descend to New bridge at Jhinu via Landruk.
We take our lunch at Jhinu (1600m). Any participants
may go to hot spring before lunch at Jhinu takes
about 20 minute descent. After lunch we ascend all
the way to Chhomrong takes about one and half-hour.
We can have a beautiful view of MT. Annapurna South,
Hiun Chuli, Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Gangapurna.
Chhomrong is a Gurung village one of the ethnic
group of Nepal. |
Days 06 :
Chhomrung – Himalaya Hotel (2680m)
We descent to Chhomrong Khola and cross a suspension
bridge and ascend up to Sinuwa. There are many up
and down hills to Bamboo. We plan to take our lunch
here. There is a gentle ascent to Himalaya hotel
through dense forest and bamboo grooves. We will
have a gorgeous view of waterfall between Dovan and
Himalaya Hotel Today we walk about 6 hours. |
Days 07 :
Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre
Base Camp 3480m:
We ascend all the way to Machhapuchhre Base Camp,
which takes about four hours. We take our lunch and
overnight at Machhapuchhre Base Camp today. The
trail goes along the Modi river between the cliffs
of Mt. Annapurna south and Mt. Machhapuchhre. |
Days 08 :
Machhapuchhre Base Camp –
Annapurna Base Camp 4130m:
We ascend only about two hours for our destination
today. We have a free day or side walking day to the
Annapurna glacier. We will be in the lap of
mountains. We will see very close Mt. Annapurna
South, Hiun Chuli, Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Mt.
Machhapuchhre, Gandharva Chuli, and many more other
peaks. |
Days 09 : Annapurna Base Camp – Dovan 2680m. |
Days 10 : Dovan – Chhomrung 1950m.
We return same way back to Chhomrong. |
Days 11 : Chhomrung – Ghandruk 1950m.
We walk on a flat trail about one hour then descend
down to Kimrong Khola (river) takes about another 45
minute. We ascend to the Kumrong Dada again takes
about one hour then we gently descend to Ghandrung.
We take our lunch at best available restaurant in
between. Ghandrung is a Gurung Village of about 11
hundred families. Most male people of Ghandruk
village are employed in Gorkha Army. It is a
beautiful village with a scenic-mountain and terrace
hills view. There is a Headquarter of Annapurna
Conservation Area Project. If we will have free time
we may visit this office. |
Days 12 : Ghandruk – Pokhara 920m:
We descend to Birethanti takes about 3 hours along
the Ghandrung, Khimje and Syauli Bazar. We have to
check our ACAP permit here. We walk more about 30
minute to New Bridge to catch a bus. We drive about
2 hours to Pokhara and overnight at hotel. |
Days 13 : Pokhara explorer:
We will have a free day here or optional sightseeing
to explore Pokhara. |
Days 14 :
October 27, 2001: Pokhara – Kathmandu 1330m. |
 
Cost Included :- |
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin
share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew
insurance, emergency first aid kit.
Teahouse Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per
itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share
basis), airport transfers, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), accommodation at best
available teahouse, overland transportation,
National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance,
emergency first aid kit.
Additional Cost :- |
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Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal expenses
(bottled soft drinks, telephone charges,
video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international
airfares, medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch
and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste
meal on first night) |
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