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Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

13 Days Annapurna Region Trekking
Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation4,130 m
  • GradeModerate to Adventurous
  • DestinationNepal
  • TransportationBus/Jeep
  • AccommodationHotel/Lodge
  • CostContact Us
  • Trip Length13 days
  • Best MonthMarch to May & September to November
  • WIFIAvailable
  • RegionAnnapurna Region
  • Trip ModeTrekking
  • Trekking StyleTea House Trek
Trip Overview

'adventure in the heart of world’s tenth highest Mt. Annapurna within picturesque sanctuary’

Annapurna Base Camp trekking, a short adventure of little over week duration an amazing walk leads you in the heart of world number tenth mountains which stands above 8,091 m and 26,545 ft high the first eight thousand meter ever climbed by mountaineers late Maurice Herzog and his French team of climbers in 1950’. A wonderful and scenic adventure where in this world one can walk at the foot of world highest mountains in a short duration of time, Trampling Himalaya Adventures offers you this magnificent country walks to Annapurna Base Camp Trekking with a short frame of time and duration.

Travelers with limited holiday vacation in Nepal this will be a perfect trek where walk leads you into beautiful forested areas within traditional farm villages of hill tribes Gurung people of immense Buddhist culture and custom. Starting from scenic Pokhara then heading high into rolling hills with ever present panorama views of high snow capped peaks of Annapurna and majestic Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’ peaks as walk leads into cloud covered woodland of rhododendron and pines trees to follow raging Modi River right up to its glacial source at Annapurna base camp within scenic and picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary.

At Annapurna Base Camp the highest spot of the adventure above 4,130 m high facing array of mountains from Annapurna I with adjoining satellite peaks that surrounds the whole valley within sanctuary and in the comfort of nice lodge and warm hospitality of the locals. After an enjoyable time at Annapurna base camp our journey leads you on the same route past Chomrong village and then heading over scenic ridges dotted with farm villages and serene woodland to reach at Dhampus with panorama of mountains views.From Dhampus villages a short drive brings you back at scenic Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake for last overnight stop around Nepal Mid West and Annapurna Himalaya, after completing a mesmerizing and marvelous walks on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.

Trip at a Glance

Trip Mode: Hotel and Lodge (Tea-House) on treks.

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous

Trekking Region: Annapurna Himalaya around Mid West Nepal

People & Culture: Mostly Gurung ethnic tribes of Buddhism religion with interesting old traditional life with colorful cultures. Lower areas mixed Hindu / Buddhist people of varied custom.

Highest Elevation: 4,130 m / 13,629 ft high at Annapurna Base Camp.

Trekking Durations: 08 Nights & 09 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara).

Hours of Walks: From minimum 04 hrs to maximum 06 hrs.

Total Trip: 12 Nights & 13 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Seasons: Nearly all seasons except monsoon times of July to August wet months. March to May flowering time on hills October to January with clear blue sky (cold morning and night time with chances of snow)

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Walking from low warm paddy fields to alpine scenic green hills covered within rich forest
  • Explore Gurung traditional villages of immense culture with age-old heritage and colorful custom
  • Enchanting rhododendron forest regarded as world’s largest natural garden with amazing views
  • Ever present views of Annapurna Himalaya with Machhapuchare Himal (fish tail) on treks
  • Adventure into the heart of Annapurna at base camp within scenic picturesque Sanctuary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to hotel

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on treks-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

 

Meals
Dinner
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 02: Drive / Fly to Pokhara 860m (220 k.m distance) of 06 hrs journey (30 min by air).

Morning after breakfast transfer for the drive to scenic Pokhara, leading you on Nepal’s main busy Highway with exciting views of distant peaks and green landscapes, as drive leads past many farms villages and towns to reach at Pokhara after 5-6 hrs of interesting overland journey. Pokhara, blessed with natural beauty located on the laps of massive Annapurna Himalaya includes majestic Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’, due to its twin summits, remains virgin unclimbed peaks of Himalaya region. Besides mountains and rolling green hills treasures calm lakes of Phewa and Begnas where most of the good hotels and international standard restaurants located by the Phewa Lake. (For flying options to Pokhara 30 minutes of short scenic flights from Kathmandu)

 

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
820
Day 03: Drive to Sibai 1,250 m and walk to Jhinu Danda (hot-spring) 1,780 m -04 hrs.

After a pleasant stop in Pokhara with marvelous views of Annapurna Himalaya with magnificent Machhapuchare Himal, completing breakfast an exciting drive of few hours beyond Pokhara valley to reach our starting point to Sibai a small farm village. Drive leads past Pokhara valley outskirt with marvelous scenery of Annapurna peaks and farm lands and then reaching much warmer areas of Nayapul town by the road side of Pokhara and Beni highway. From here following Modi River to a nice and lovely village at Bhirethati and beyond to reach by the Modi River at Sibai where our adventure begins heading into farm villages with uphill on stone paved steps to reach at Jhinu Danda with number of nice lodges for overnight stop. Jhinu a small farm village with wonderful views having time for a dip in hot spring nearby which is a mere distance of 30 minutes walks downhill by the Modi River with two large pools steamed with natural hot waters from the spring.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
1780
Day 04: Trek to Sinuwa village at 2300m - 06 hrs.

Morning looking over views of hills and mountains a short day walk to Chomrong village for lunch and overnight stop, as walk leads uphill on nice stone paved steps for an hour to the top of Chomrong and with short downhill to reach our destination for overnight halt at Chomrong, populated by Gurung tribe of Buddhism religion and culture. Chomrong the last permanent village and the gateway to Annapurna base camp and sanctuary offering views of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Machhapuchare peaks.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2300
Day 05: Trek to Deurali 3200 m via Bamboo 2,310 - 06 hrs.

Morning walk leads to a river, after crossing a bridge then climb up to Sinuwa danda (ridge) at 2,360 m high, an isolated spot with small shops and few lodges. From here walk into deep forested areas of oaks-rhododendron and pines trees with short steep descend to Bamboo, a small settlement with some lodges within forest of bamboo groves by the raging Modi River. After Bamboo an hour or more climb leads to Dovan for overnight stop situated high above Modi River Gorge houses 2-3 nice lodges for overnight stay.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3200
Day 06: Trek to Machapuchare Base Camp 3,700 via Deurali 3,200 m - 05 hrs.

After a sound and peaceful overnight stop at Dovan with the rhythm flow of Modi River, morning walk enters higher areas within deep forest to reach Himalaya Hotel, located on the bottom of Huichuli peak and near overhanging Cave called Hinko. From here downhill to cross an ablation of old avalanche filled with rocks and moraine, then climb to Deurali. After Deurali with possible lunch stop as walk leads higher on leaving tree lines behind following Modi River upstream all the way to overnight stop at Machhapuchare base camp above 3,700 m high, located beneath high peaks of Machhapuchare Himal North Face.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3700
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m - 03 hrs with free afternoon.

Our walk finally leads to our main destination at Annapurna base camp within picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary, where morning trek starts into sanctuary from MBC heading higher areas with short climb of few hours to enter into scenic spot at sanctuary enclosed by amphitheatre of peaks. After few hours of nice and scenic walk reaching our highest point of the adventure at Annapurna base camp with 4,130 m high, the only place in Himalaya with comfort of nice and cozy lodge to stay, with free afternoon to relax and enjoy views of Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), including to Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) at 6,790 m stretches up towards Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli and Fluted Peaks or Singu Chuli.

 

Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
4130
Day 08: Trek back to Bamboo 2,310 m - 06 hrs.

After a fabulous moment and time at base camp with superb views of mountains, then retrace the walk downhill back into tree lines with few short ups to reach Bamboo for overnight stop.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2310
Day 09: Trek to Jhinu Danda (hot-spring) 1,780 m - 05 hrs.

From Bamboo walk leads on leaving the gorge and Modi River behind with a climb to Khuldi-Ghar and into forested areas, a short gradual walk leads to Sinuwa danda, from here downhill to Chomrong River, with an hour climb on stone steps to Chomrong for possible lunch break. After Chomrong a short climb to reach a top ridge and then our route change taking an alternative trail to reach Pokhara, where a short downhill brings you Jhinu village for overnight stop, located on a ridge top, a short walk downhill reaches you at hot-spring by the Modi River for refreshing dip in warm natural spring pools.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
1780
Day 10: Trek to Tolka 1,640 m via Landruk villages 1,460 m - 06 hrs.

With morning grand views walk is pleasant into cool shade of woodland with downhill to reach at Modi River near another New Bridge / Nayapul and then an hour climb to another large Gurung village of Landruk, where walks gets gentle on winding trail with short uphill to reach at Tolka for overnight stop with views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli peaks.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
1640
Day 11: Trek to Dhampus 1,530 m (04 hrs) then drive back to Pokhara 860 m - 01 hr.

Our last day walks of the adventure leads down into farm fields past small villages of Nayapul / New Bridge after crossing over Modi River a moderate walk on winding path with short climb to Landruk village as walk continues for a while to reach on top Pritam Deurali overlooking views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri with dramatic scenery of landscapes then on downhill trail to Potana with views of peaks and then ending our last day trek at Dhampus village. Dhampus village located on a high ridge offering incredible panorama of snow capped mountain range, from here our walks completes with a short drive back to picturesque Pokhara by the Phewa lake side.

 

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
820
Day 12: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels.

Morning transfer into a vehicles either by car-coach or in tourist bus (as per the size of the group), for overland journey back to Kathmandu with scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields within nice villages and towns as drive brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

 

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 13: Depart for international flight home ward bound or to respective countries.

Last day in the country of high and beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and mesmerizing time on Annapurna Base Camp trekking with grand service of Tramping Himalaya Adventures.

Meals
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Airport Pick up & Drop with private transport ( International & Domestic )
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 2 Nights, 3-star standard with B/B ( Twin Sharing Basis at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel or Similar )
  • Hotel in Pokhara  2 Nights, 3-star standard with B/B ( Twin Sharing Basis ) ( Hotel Asia or Similar )
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Deluxe Tourist Bus Tickets 
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Deluxe Tourist BusTickets for Guide 
  • Pokhara-Siwai-Pokhara Jeep ( Sharing 
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek ( Twin Sharing Basis )
  • Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek 
  • Well English Speaking of government license holder guide 
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide/Assistant guides and Porters their salary, Insurance, Equipment, and lodging & fooding
  • Tramping Himalaya Adventures Duffel bag & T-shirt
  • All the necessary paperwork, Trekking/permits
  • Carried by your guide Medical Kit
  • All government taxes
  • Down Jacket If you need it ( To be returned after the trip )
  • Oxi-meter to check the pulse, Oxygen saturation, and heart rate
  • Unlimited chlorine-treated safe drinking water
Cost Excluded
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airfare International
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, Internet, etc.)
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of  Tramping Himalaya Adventures 
  • Tips and gratuities
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