Annapurna Base Camp
Trek 15 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 : 15 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 :
Fly Pokhara – Kathmandu 1330m. |
Days 15 :
Departure transfer to the airport
for onward destination. |
Cost : US $
433.00 per person
Annapurna Conservation Fee US $ 30.00 per person.
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus US $
10.00 person.
4 nights hotel at Kathmandu US $ 60.00 per person.
3 nights hotel at Pokhara US $ 45.00 per person
One full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley: US $
18.00 per person
Total Cost : US
$ 596.00 per person.
If you want to fly Kathmandu - Pokhara or Pokhara -
Kathmandu, US $ 67.00 per person is one way flight
fare. In this case US $ 10.00 per person will be
reduced.
The above cost is specially prepared for you on the
basis of minimum 8 pax. If there will be more than
10 pax, you will be free except government fee and
airfare. |
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Cost Included :- |
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Guide, route men (assistant guide),
porters, Food ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) and
accommodation at best available hotel during
trekking, insurance of trekking crews, clothes for
the porters, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
fee, transportation: Kathmandu-Pokhara- Kathmandu by
tourist coach/fly and necessary land transportation
i.e arrival, departure, Pokhara-Phedi (Suikhet) and
New bridge-Pokhara, 3 nights hotel at Kathmandu 3
star standard hotel, three nights hotel at Pokhara
in tourist standard hotel with hot and cold shower,
One full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Bar bills, drinks, personal nature
expenses, health and travel insurance, rescue
operation charge if applicable, any cost of
Kathmandu and Pokhara except accommodation,
gratitude. |
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