Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Duration 10 Days
Fitness Level Demanding & Challenging
Max Elevation 4380 m/14366 ft.
Meals Full Board Meal
Accomodation Basic Mountain Lodges and Tea Houses
Best month March - May and September - Mid December
Price USD 795

Trip Introduction

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal's most popular and simple trek. This trek is easy and takes less time than other high-altitude adventures. Any fit person with a little determination can complete this walk and is appropriate for the people of all ages. This hike will take you through many different landscapes, as well as traditional highland culture and fauna. There are also spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Macchapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri.
The Annapurna Base Camp trip is one of Nepal's most popular trekking destinations. When compared to other big Everest and Annapurna region treks, this is not a strenuous trek. Almost anyone can complete this journey.
For a 15- to 18-day adventure, the cost ranges from USD 530 to USD 1350. In addition, a flight to Pokhara will cost you an extra USD 100 each way. The package includes transportation, all permits, lodge accommodations, your trekking guide and porter, as well as their meals, service fees and taxes. Additional prices for refreshments, battery recharge, and personal expenses must be factored in.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:     Arrive in Kathmandu 
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara
Day 03: Pokhara – Matque- By Jeep then Trek to Chomrong , Two Hour driver, 3 Hour Trek) (1951 m)
Day 04: Trek from Chomrong to Himalaya (2,920 m., 6 hours)
Day 05: Trek from Himalaya to ( ABC) Annapurna Base Camp (4, 095 m., 6 hours).
Day 06: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo (2,050 m., 6 hours).
Day 07: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,700 m., 6 hours).
Day 08: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Matque, then take a ride to Pokhara (4-hour trek and 2-hour drive)
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 10: Departure From Nepal

 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On the first day, our representatives will be there at Tribhuwan International Airport for your warm welcome and to shift towards a fine tourist standard hotel. This day, we arrange a schedule for discussing and introducing with trekking members along late evening hours will be spent on famous local restaurants enjoying Nepalese cultural dance and music with delicious Nepali dishes.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel | Drive: 5/6 hrs.

The second day after morning breakfast, the trekking guide arrives with a private vehicle at the hotel for shifting you towards the bus station to catch a tourist standard bus to reach Pokhara. Therefore leaving valley, bus follows west to catch Prithivi Highway towards Pokhara. On midway, we stop twice for breakfast and lunch before stepping Pokhara. Finally, after reaching Pokhara, we sight Fewa Lake on remaining hours and stay overnight there.
Meal: Breakfast
 

Day 03: Pokhara to Matque  By Jeep-and begin your trek to Chomrong (1,951 m., 6 hours).

After breakfast, take a ride for 4  hour to Kilyu via nayapul along the Modi River.   from here, the walk begins through the Jhinu forest. you will walk an uphill climbing for an hour to reach on top of Chomrong village, and then short downhill to main Chomrong village for overnight, this is the last permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary Trek.
Meal: BLD
 

Day 04: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya (2,920 m., 6 hours).

This day trekking trail follows Chhomrong River and ascends for some elevation.  On the route, we cross through rhododendron forest and reach Dovan.  The picturesque view of the natural beauty follows us while we trek.  Remaining afternoon and the evening is to wander around Dovan. We spend a night in Himalaya Hotel. Overnight at Lodge.
Meal: BLD
 

Day 05: Trek from Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp – ABC (4,130 m., 6 hours).

After having your hot breakfast, the trekking trail continues to Annapurna Base Camp.  The area is known as Annapurna Sanctuary which is covered with lofty mountains. The area gives an astonishing view of Annapurna I, Annapurna South and Barah Shikhar. We spend night in a guest house dined with potato soup and traditional Gurung bread which is specially for preventing from effects of cold. Overnight at Lodge
Meal: BLD
 

Day 06: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,050 m., 6 hours).

After a grand time at Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, morning walk on the downhill path all the way to Deurali, then with few ups and downs with gradual winding trail in the serene forest and back to the tree lines to Bamboo for the overnight stay.
Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda via Chhomrong (1,700 m ., 6 hours).

From here a short steep up to Khuldi Ghar, then on the winding downhill path
Through the dense forest to Sinuwa danda.  From here, walk descends to Chomrong Khola.  After the bridge, an uphill walk for less than an hour reaching at Chomrong village for rest stop or lunch, after Chomrong with another up for half hour to the top of Chomrong ridge, then our route descends to Jhinu Danda, for overnight stay, this place offers refreshing hot springs just 20 minutes walk downhill near Modi River.
Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Matque, then take a ride back to Pokhara (3 hours hiking and one hour drive).

This is the final day of our trekking.  We trek to Siwai from Jhinu Danda and end our trek there.we will have Lunch in Siwai then  drive back to Pokhara and explore the beauty of it.  You might be interested in climbing to Sarangkot hill which is famous for adventurous paragliding sport.  Explore Pokhara City and overnight stay in a hotel.
Meal: BLD

Day 09: Drive  Back to Kathmandu.

After enjoying a marvelous time on high mountains and hills of Annapurna Himal, after breakfast in the morning depart Pokhara with overland drive back to Kathmandu. (Or flying options which taked about 30 mins by air to Kathmandu)
Meal: BLD

Day 10: Transfer to the airport and departure from Nepal to your destination

Our representative will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for your way back to your country.
Meal: Breakfast

 

Trip Includes

  • Ground Transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu drive in Deluxe Tourist sharing coach.
  • Ground Transportation Pokhara: Pokhara/Nayapul/Pokhara drive in private vehicle
  • Accommodation during Trek: 9 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodations during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms. [Few nights in an attached bathroom in available places ]
  • Accommodation in Pokhara: 3 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Accommodation in Pokhara: 2 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
  • Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Project [ACAP] Permit and Trekkers' Information Management Systems [TIMS] Card
  • Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
  • Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses

Trip Excludes

  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.

Source:www.alphaadventuretreks.com