Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

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ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREKKING Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is one of the fascinating and famous trekking areas for trekkers in Nepal. With the elevation of 8091m, Annapurna lies in the Himalayan section in North-central Nepal. The base camp of Annapurna lies in the altitude of 4130m. This trek provides the experience to see magnificent panorama and blend of diverse unique cultures. The major highlights of Annapurna Base Camp are breathtaking sunrise and peak view from Ghorepani and Poon hill, exploring around typical Gurung village and glance on the culture and way of life in Ghandruk, natural hot spring at Jhinudanda and amazing mountains and glacier view from Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna Base Camp is surrounded by several striking mountains such as Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Gangapurna Varahashikhar, Fish Tail known as Machhapuchhre. We begin our journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara Valley. With no exaggeration, Pokhara is one of the most stunning cities of Nepal and we drive from Pokhara to Nayapul which is a picturesque one hour drive. Then, we walk through the pleasing oak and rhododendron forests, across gleaming streams and the terraced meadows of crops with the view of different attractive villages. And, the best season for Annapurna Base Camp is March, May and in between September to December.

We, Visit Nepal-Tibet Treks and Expeditions design the 15 days trip to Annapurna Base Camp which is a tea house trek where you stay in hotels or lodges. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is one of the best ways to explore Nepal’s natural settings as well as low lying villages to high end-glaciers offering magical views of numerous snowy peaks. The sight of astonishing unparalleled mountain scenery surrounded by enormous glaciers makes your trek one of the most

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TRIP FACTSTrip Duration : 14 Nights/ 15 daysCountry : Nepal (Annapurna region)Trip Start from : KathmanduTrip Ends at : KathmanduTotal Nights in Kathmandu: 3 nightsTotal Nights in pokhara : 2 nightsTrip Grade : Easy- ModeratePer day walking/Hiking : 4- 6 hrsMinimum Group Size : from 1 Person & aboveActivities : Trekking, Hiking & Cultural plus religious TourMaximum High Altitude : 4130m at Annapurna base Camp (ABC)Type of Trip : Private group Departures & Group joins departuresMeals during Trip : Breakfast in Cities & all meals during TrekkingAccommodation during Trip: Hotel, lodge (tea house)Mode of Transportation : Private Comfortable Car/van/Hiace & domestic FlightsBest Travel season : March - May, September - DecemberTrip Route : Kathmandu- Pokhara- Tirkhe Dhunga - Ghorepani

- Chhomrung - ABC- Dovan - Pothana - Pokhara - Kathmandu

OUTLINE ITINERARY






Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.) Day 02: Kathmandu SightseeingDay 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara(910m.)Day 04: Pokhara - Tikhedhunga (2482m.)Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2750m.)Day 06: Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3195m.) – Tadapani (2600m.)Day 07: Tadapani – Chhomrong (2210m.)Day 08: Chhomrong - Himalaya Hotel (2680m.)Day 09: Annapurna South Glacier BasinDay 10: Annapurna South Base Camp Visit – Dovan (2580m.)Day 11: Dovan - Jhinu Dada (1760m.)Day 12: Jhinu Dada – Pothana (1900m.)Day 13: Pothana – PokharaDay 14: Pokhara – Kathmandu Day 15: Departure

SERVICE INCLUDEDAccommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.SERVICE NOT INCLUDEDAll the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 01: WELCOME TO KATHMANDU (1400M.)Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and then s/he will transfer you to hotel. You will be briefly described about your tour and check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is all yours and overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEINGToday we will arrange sightseeing program around Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, you will visit around Swayambhunath Stupa which is also known as ‘Monkey Temple’ and observe beautiful view of Kathmandu valley. Also, you will have a sightseeing trip to Bauddhanath Stupa, the second biggest stupa in the world. Pashupatinath temple, famous Hindus temple is another spot to explore. And, going around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square will be worthy






one since these are renowned places for art and architecture and are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage List.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU - POKHARA(910M.) After breakfast, we depart from Kathmandu and driving for 6 hours we move to Pokhara by tourist bus, or private car or bus depending upon the size of your group. You will be passing through mesmerizing scenery of river and countryside. Alternatively, you may fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu which takes only half an hour. Then, you will sign in to the Hotel and you have free afternoon on your own. You can go around lakeside area or you can do boating at Fewa Lake and overnight at hotel.

DAY 04: POKHARA - TIKHEDHUNGA (2482M.)After breakfast, an hour drive from Pokhara to reach Nayapul (50km.) and after that begin your trek about 20 minutes to get to Birethati, a well-to-do town nearby the Modi River. We continue moving to our trek to Hille, then walk ahead to a big Magar Village called Ulleri. After Ulleri, the track crosses a stream and mounts. On this day, you will trek about 3 to 4 hours and overnight you spend at trekkers Lodge.






DAY 05: TIKHEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI (2750M.)

From Tikhedhunga, you start your trek crossing a stream on a suspension bridge, Bhurungdi Khola. On top of the village where the track goes up soothingly through grazing land and cultivated fields, all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. We, then reach to Nangethanti where you can have lunch or short rest. Then, we depart to Ghorepani all the way through the forest. Today, you will trek about 5-6 hrs and overnight at Lodge.

DAY 06: GHOREPANI - POON HILL (3195M.) – TADAPANI (2600M.)We start trekking early in the morning we trek to Poonhill (3195m.) with the help of your stick and flash light. Here, you can take pleasure in the scenic peak views and striking sunrise view. Then after an hour, we trek down to Poon Hill and have breakfast then continuously trek to Tadapani for 6 hours. Tadapani literally refer to ‘Far water’ which means water is supplied in this village from long distance. The track rises all along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali. We come down to reach Banthanti, ahead of walking on the twisting way to Tadapani. Overnight at trekkers lodge.

DAY 07: TADAPANI – CHHOMRONG (2210M.)The path descends from Tadapani and today we trek to reach Chhomrong coming across deep and dense rhododendron forest. From Ghandruk there are fine views of the upper Modi valley. We walk on the long way up above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and goes up to the village of Chhomrong (2040m.) We can see mighty peak of Annapurna South with Fishtail facing it across the valley towering above the village. Overnight at tea house.

DAY 08: CHHOMRONG - HIMALAYA HOTEL (2680M.)We walk ahead through the forest to Kuldi Ghar leaving Chhomrong, sooner than the way goes steeply downward through a bank of rock and then settle down. We trek through riverside and bamboo woods along the base of the ravine. Subsequently, the track winds abruptly up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. We set camp above Himalaya Hotel (2680m.). Tonight trekkers lodge.






DAY 09: ANNAPURNA SOUTH GLACIER BASIN Today, our track stays behind the west bank of the Modi River which is now flowing through a broader valley, and ultimately emerges into the Sanctuary. Walking straight ahead, we will see towering lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi River follow a deep rock face to the right. We arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3480m.) from which we can witness an amazing vista of mountains. We either set our camp here or go on walking up to North West, staying over the glacial moraine.

DAY 10: ANNAPURNA SOUTH BASE CAMP VISIT – DOVAN (2580M.)From Annapurna South glacier, our path today begins on a wide grassy lane, prior to hiking over sideways moraine and downward to the stunning valley. We shortly arrive at the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) The paramount views are witnessed from the peak of the moraine which we tag on until it is moves through by the glacier curving down from Himal Chuli to the north. Moving further down, we follow the same path to an enjoyable camp spot at Dovan, which is located on the boundary of the Sanctuary. Overnight in Tea house.

DAY 11: DOVAN - JHINU DADA (1760M.)As we depart from Dovan, the trail passes the small community of Khuldi Bikas, prior to moving through the rhododendron and bamboo fields to the alpine-style village. It takes around 5 hours to reach to Jhinu Dada and here, we can enjoy the hot spring. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

DAY 12: JHINU DADA – POTHANA (1900M.)From Jhinu Dada We have an easy descent. We trek for 5 hours to reach to the Gurung village of Landrung. Then after, the trail comes across a pass before arriving at the small settlement of Pothana hanging high on a ridge. Tonight at lodge.

DAY 13: POTHANA – POKHARAWe today have a two hours descending path to Phedi from Pothana, and we come back to Pokhara with an hour long drive. This is the final day of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.






DAY 14: POKHARA – KATHMANDUWe take the bus or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu after having our breakfast. The rest of the day is all yours; you can go around the valley. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 15: DEPARTUREToday is the last day of your stay in Nepal. Our airport representative will transfer you to Airport

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTSCertain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

CLOTHING1. BOOTSLightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. TRACK SHOESA pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. JACKETWarm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. SHIRT AND SWEATERSWoolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. TROUSERSA pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. UNDERWEAR






Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. TRACKSUITA tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. SLEEPING BAGAs you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. SUN HAT, SUNCREAM/BLOCK & LIP SALVEChoose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. PERSONAL FIRST AID KITYou should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. HAT/ GLOVE/ SANDLE/ SHOCKS/ UNDERWEARa) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.

b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.

b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.

d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.

e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking

b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.

c) Water bottle.






d) Snow glasses and sunglasses

e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.

f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.

g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.

h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.

i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs

j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.

k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.

l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.

m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate






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