Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 15 Days
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 15 Days

  • Duration15 Days
  • Trip DifficultyModerate / Strenuous
  • Best SeasonSpring / Autumn
  • Arrival CityKathmandu
  • Departure CityKathmandu
  • Altitude maximum4130m
  • TransportVehicle
  • AccomodationLodge
  • MealsFull Board

Overview

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most exciting hiking adventures which you can experience in Nepal. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek leads you to the mid western part of Nepal. The region is also called the Annapurna region. In this breathtaking trek, your main destination is Annapurna base camp.

You will experience a marvelous view of the southern side of the great Annapurna. Annapurna is the world’s 10 highest mountain. During the trekking period, you will get to visit the historical places of Kathmandu. You will also get to explore the massive lakes of Pokhara. On the way to Annapurna base camp, you will observe different lifestyles of people living in those remote areas. The best part of the trek is you can experience a wonderful view of mountains like Macchapuchhre and Annapurna.

After starting a trek from Pokhara, You have to continuously hike for around 10 days. A continuous trek for 10 days is not a joke for Normal people but those sceneries and breathtaking views will inspire you to complete the Annapurna Base Camp trek.

In the lap of Himalaya, you will experience how fast those 10 days passed. In this wonderful journey, you will be going through different famous places called Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Chhomrong, Deurali, and Naya pul. The most beautiful part of the trek is you can experience Mountain views from the height of 4,130m from sea level. It is the maximum altitude of the trip.

The hospitality of the people there is so great that you will feel like home. You will get to see the orange sky during the time of sunset and sunrise. You will find a forest full of rhododendron, magnolia, and fir.

The best season to experience Annapurna Base Camp trek is in spring and autumn. These attractions will inspire you to visit these places again and again. During this trek, you will be able to create great memories with Snow-capped Mountains, forests, the hospitality of the people, orange sky (during sunset/sunrise) and many more things. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek will be your lifetime experience which cannot be described by using 26 alphabets.

Detailed Itinerary

You will be transferred to the hotel by one of our representatives. Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m

Start our tour visiting a magnificent Buddhist stupa, Swoyambunath which is 10 minutes drive from Thamel followed by a visit of Patan to witness its incredible architecture from medieval period.

Swoyambunath is one of the oldest stupa of the Kathmandu Valley. It is situated on one of the highest hills in the valley. It watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and most glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha.

Patan- the second largest town in the valley is situated to the south of Kathmandu. Patan’s great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous temples of widely diverse styles, as well as many Buddhist monasteries, are scattered around the fascinating town. Patan is famous for its crafts and metal works which are wonderful souvenirs. We visit Patan Museum as well.
Overnight: Hotel

A scenic drive for about seven hours to Pokhara. In the afternoon, we visit Fewa Lake (second largest lake in Nepal) which is one of the main tourist attractions in Pokhara.
Overnight: Hotel
Drive Time:  7 – 8 hours (200Km)
Difference in Elevation: – 514m.

As we start our adventure, we drive for about an hour to Nayapul then begin our trek following a small stream to Tikhedunga which is fairly easy walk for about 4 hours. Then we cross over a suspension bridge and start climbing to Ulleri (STEEP CLIMB / ROCKY STEPS) which takes about 2 hours.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 1140m.

Today we have about 6 hours of walking via Nangethati. From Ulleri, we begin our journey with rocky STEPS to upper Ulleri then goes through one of the biggest rhododendron forests in the world.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 900m

Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) to catch wonderful mountain scenery at sunrise, including Dhaulagiri( 8167m), Machhapuchhre (commonly called Fishtail(6993m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II( 7939m), Annapurna III(7555m), Annapurna IV(7525m), Himchuli(6441m), Annapurna South(7219m), Tukuche Peak(6920m), and Lamjung Himal(6986m). Then we retrace our steps to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we continue our trek climbing a small hill leaving behind the view of Poon Hill then trail descends through dense mossy forest rich with bird life to Tadapani.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours (+ 1 ½ hour Poon Hill hike)
Difference in Elevation: – 270m

Our day starts with a steep descend from Tadapani through rhododendron forest. As we approach to Gurjung, trail ascends through paddy field. We then take an easy walk to Chhomrong, where we get very close view of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Fishtail.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: – 420m

Start our day descending to Chhomrong Khola and then continue by ascending to Sinwa. Then it is fairly easy walk to Dovan through bamboo forest.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 340m

Begin the day by climbing through Himalaya, Hinku Cave and crossing rhododendron and other mixed forests to Deurali.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 720m

The trek through the narrow Modi Kola valley brings you to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). Then another one and half hour walk takes you to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), one of the most popular places in the Annapurna region, where you would be surrounded by silvery mountains. These include tremendous view of the vertical south face of Annapurna, towering above the sanctuary to the north-west.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 900m

The trek from ABC descends back along the same trail passing MBC to Bamboo, taking about six hours. For many, it’s much easier to descend.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: -1790m

The trek to Jhinu Danda has a lot of ups and downs and takes approximately five hours. From Jhinu Danda, it takes about 20 minutes to descend to the hot spring on the bank of the Modi Khola where you can have a relaxing soak.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: – 560 m

Continue your trek towards Pokhara following Modi khola valley, enjoying the view of farm lands and surrounding villages. It takes about 3 hours to Syauli Bazaar then we will hop onto a local Jeep for a rough road drive for about an hour to Nayapul followed by another hour and half drive back to Pokhara
Overnight: Hotel
Walking Time: 6 hours
Driving Time: 1 + 1 ½ hour
Difference in Elevation: – 960 m

A scenic drive for about 7 hours back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Driving Time: 7 -8 hours
Difference in Elevation: +514m

Transfer to the airport and departure.

Tour Price Includes

  • Airport transfers (airport – hotel – airport)
  • Hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara (Based on double occupancy BB Basis. If you would like a single room, or plan to travel alone, this can be arranged for an additional fee.)
  • Accommodation in Lodges/Tea Houses during the trek (Based on double occupancy. Single rooms are often not available at the lodges. If you are traveling alone, your guide can try to arrange a single room for you, but this is not guaranteed.)
  • Welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
  • All meals while on the trek (BLD)
  • Coffee and tea with breakfast
  • Professional English speaking Culture guide for Kathmandu visit and a Trekking Guide for trekking part
  • Porters for the trekking part
  • Tourist Bus for Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu drives
  • Private vehicle for the sightseeing tour
  • Private vehicle for Pokhara – Nayapul drive
  • Private 4×4 vehicle for Syauli Bazaar – Pokhara drive
  • Trekking permits: TIMS, and Annapurna Conservation Area entry fee as well as all necessary documents and government taxes
  • Insurance for all staff (including guides, and porters as applicable)

Tour Price Does Not Include:

  • International Flights to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal Tourist Visa ($30 for 15 Days, obtained upon arrival)
  • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu (except for the welcome dinner)
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, cold drinks, water, alcoholic drinks, telephone, WiFi/internet access, charging of personal devices, hot showers, laundry service, medications or medical care, etc.
  • Travel Insurance (This is required. We strongly advise that your coverage include accidents, repatriation, helicopter evacuation and medical care.)
  • Alternative/additional transportation (flights/vehicles), food and accommodation in case of bad weather, flood, landslide, heavy rain, strike, road blockade, political unrest, flight cancellation etc.
  • Emergency evacuation rescue charge, if needed
  • Tips for tour guides, trekking guides and porters

NOTE: The given tour price is based on 2 – 3 pax; it will be adjusted according to the group size.

Climate

Climate:
From the eternal snow of the high peaks to the extensive tropical lowlands, Nepal has a wide variety of climates.

Spring: March to late May: In this season, Kathmandu is in full bloom, lots of different types of flowers can be seen at this time of the year.  Temperature is mild, end of the cold winter and approaching warm and hot summer.  Temperatures vary between 10 ° C to 28 ° C but can rise up to 30 ° C.  Between 2000 and 3000m, temperature rarely drop below 0 ° C. However, few frosts or snowfalls are possible in March above 4000 m.

The summer/monsoon period – It interrupts the majority of trekking from late June to late August. Some of the trekking regions “trans-Himalayan”, Dolpo and Mustang, however, remain protected from monsoon prevailing rest of the country. They are the only channels available in Nepal in the summer.

Autumn: mid September – mid December – Perfect temperature and weather for trekking. Brings cooler days, but clear skies. Above 3000 m altitude, temperatures can drop to -10 ° C at night.

In winter: mid-December – mid-February – Nights are generally cold, dry climate, Above 3000m, temperature drop down to 0 ° C to – 15 ° C at night, the days are often sunny.

Equipments

TREKKING GEAR 

  • Day back-pack
  • Gore-Tex Jacket
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Micro Fleece
  • Trekking Trousers
  • Hiking shoes (Boots)
  • Runners (sport shoes)
  • Trekking Socks
  • Rain poncho
  • Sun-glasses
  • Water bottles
  • Thermal underwear(long)
  • T- shirts
  • Sunscreen/lotion
  • Flip flop (sandal)
  • Towel
  • Hat(Baseball cap)
  • Pristine drops (Water purifier)
  • Head light / flash light
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Gloves
  • Wind Proof Trouser(s)
  • Personal medical kid
  • Toiletries

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