Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

About the Trip

‘trekking in the heart of massive Annapurna Himalaya within beautiful sanctuary’

Highlights:

“The one and only 8,000 meters mountain base camp with nice and cozy lodges

Shortest and scenic adventure to Annapurna Base Camp with beautiful Sanctuary

Enjoy traditional cultural hill villages enriched with age-old impressive heritage

Daily views of high snow-capped peaks from the beginning to an end of trekking

From warm paddy field to cooler hills and at remorseless fields of ice and glaciers”

Trek Previews:

Accommodation Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu / Pokhara with local lodge on treks

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks.

Area of Trekking: Nepal Mid-West around Annapurna Himalaya region.

Highest altitude: At Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m and 13, 549 feet high.

Trek duration: 06 nights and 07 days (Pokhara to Pokhara)

Total Trip: 11 nights and 12 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Best Seasons for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking:

Nearly all months of the year round with best time around spring season from

March to May months and September to December months, except June to

August not advisable for this trek during wet months of monsoon season.

During spring time when wild flowers are in full blooming season with various

species rhododendron from tall trees to bushes makes the hills alive with spectacular colors.

During autumn / fall to pre-winter seasons for September to December fine and

clear day for views and walks, but freezing cold in the morning and night time at

above 2,000 m high.

Introduction:

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking with Trek  Ethik  leads you to most

fascinating and scenic country with southern areas of massive Annapurna

Himalaya and right in the heart of Mt. Annapurna.

Adventure of short and wonderful treks probably the only 8,000 meters base

camp in whole Himalaya where trekkers finds comfort of a nice and cozy lodge as

well without any hassle of getting altitude sickness.

Where walk takes you with slow and gradual altitude gain as you get acclimatize

during daily trek routine from one beautiful place to another till you reach the

final highlight and main destination at Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna Base Camp which is at the height of 4,130 meter the lowest of all

world highest mountain range, where walk takes you right in the midst of

towering snow-capped peaks at picturesque Sanctuary.

Journey begins from beautiful and scenic city at Pokhara a renowned and leading

touristic spot of Nepal and in all Himalaya.

An amazing country, where in this world that one can find a place with low-sub

tropical temperatures that extends towards artic zone of ice and glaciers and high

snow-capped mountain range within a mere 30 kms at crow fly distance.

From Pokhara head on to the foot hills and then uphill for several days with some

short downhill to enter into serene cool rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, pines

with firs and bamboo forest.

As walk progress enjoy visit around lovely Gurung villages in the backdrop of high

snow mountains and then reaching a gorge of Modi River where route falls all the

way upstream to its glacial source at base camp.

Slowly walk heads higher ground to enter into a wide open plateau within scenic

Annapurna Sanctuary hidden by array of snow-capped peaks that surrounds this

lovely spot in all direction.

Finally adventure reaches at Annapurna Base Camp on the highest spot of the

trek encircled by series of peaks with Annapurna –I towers high above base camp

which is world 10 th highest at 8,091 m high.

The first 8,000 meters mountains ever climbed in the history of mountaineering

way back in 1950 by French Expeditions much before Mt. Everest was conquered

which makes this trek to Annapurna Base Camp so special.

Enjoying fantastic time at Annapurna base camp and then return journey takes

you on the same scenic route back into green lush forest to reach at Chomrong

village and then to a road-head.

Our marvelous adventure completes taking a short exciting drive to Pokhara after

a wonderful experience of life time journey on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.

Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs journey (30 mins by air)

Day 04: Drive beyond Nayapul walk to Chomrong village 2,170 m- 06 hrs.

Day 05:  Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m - 06 hrs. 

Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m - 03 hrs.

Day 08: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m - 06 hrs

Day 09:  Trek to Jhinu village 1,780 m with Hot Spring - 06 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara-04 hrs.

Day 11: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 12: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.

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Day to Day Itinerary

01

Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, received by our staff for short transfer to your hotels. Where hotels located within hub of Kathmandu around Thamel area, an exciting and interesting location, on reaching your respective hotel check into your rooms and get refreshed. Meet a hotel lobby where our guide / leader will brief you with full information of the treks, local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. Evening group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant along with local folk programs to entertainment you while enjoying delicious meals.

02

Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
In Kathmandu for guided full day sightseeing tour around interesting old monuments world heritage sites. Where tour takes you to visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), ancient Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and world largest dome / stupa of Bouddhanath with Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. After an enjoyable and fascinating tour back to hotel with time for trek preparation for next morning departure for Pokhara.

03

Drive or fly to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs journey (30 mins by air)
Morning as given time for departure for Pokhara and as size of a group board in a private cars, coach, bus or taking tourist bus to reach scenic Pokhara city. Drive of 5-6 hours journey on 220 k.m road distance an interesting overland on the main country highway as ride lead past many farm villages and towns to reach Pokhara and then transfer to respective hotel. Where most of nice hotels situated by Phewa Lake side with excellent views of Annapurna with Machhapuchare Himal the Fish Tail peak. Pokhara a leading touristic city blessed with natural beauty of high snow mountains of Annapurna and Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’ peak that reflects on the lakes of Phewa and Begnas. (By air from Kathmandu of 30 minutes flight to land at Pokhara airport)

04

Drive beyond Nayapul walk to Chomrong village 2,170 m- 06 hrs.
Enjoy exciting morning drive of few hours after having breakfast in the hotel takes you beyond Pokhara valley with grand views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Machhapuchare Fish Tail peaks. As drive continues for few hours reaching at Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) and then head further lovely farm villages, as ride follows Modi River past Bhirethati to reach at the end of drive. From a small farm village near the bank of Modi River cross over a bridge to reach at Jhinu village and climb on stone steps to reach a high ridge where Chomrong village located for overnight stop. Chomrong a large village populated by Gurung the hill tribes of Annapurna region follows Buddhism religion and culture, and enjoy great views of Annapurna peaks.

05

Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.
From Chomrong morning leads to descend then cross over a bridge, as climb takes to a small place at Sinuwa located on a hill top with few small lodges and shops. From here on winding trail into cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest then descend to Bamboo a small settlement within bamboo forest with nice good lodges to stay, after Bamboo a slow climb takes you to overnight stop at Dovan, a small spot above Modi River situated in a gorge.

06

Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m - 06 hrs.
After Dovan morning walk on winding uphill into forest to reach a place called Himalaya Hotel located close to a large cave called Hinko, right beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. After refreshing stops walk past ablation of old moraine and glacier sections above Modi River and then short climb to Deurali a nice place with number of good lodges. At Deurali for possible lunch stop, afternoon walk follows Modi River upstream as climb leads to short steep ups where tree lines fades for short alpine bushes and then reaching our overnight stop at Machhapuchare base camp. Machhapuchare base camp located beneath North West Face of Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak, a mountain with twin summit resembles ‘fish tail’ one of few virgin and unclimbed peaks of Himalaya.

07

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m - 03 hrs.
Morning short walk to reach our main destination and highlight at Annapurna base camp, in the heart of beautiful Annapurna Himalaya within Sanctuary of snow peaks. Walk continues facing views of Annapurna range of peaks, as climb leads to a wide field on pleasant gradual path on reaching at beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary enclosed by array of giant peaks. As route leads on nice path to reach at Annapurna base camp for lunch and overnight stop, afternoon free at leisure to enjoy grand views towering Mt. Annapurna-I rises at 8,091 m (the first 8,000 m mountain ever climbed in 1950 by French Expeditions, before Everest was conquered in 1953), at base camp enjoy glorious views of mountain range.

08

Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m - 06 hrs.
After an exciting and enjoyable moment on highest spot of the adventure at Annapurna base camp, return journey on the same trail to reach first at Deurali and continue walk with few short climb and descend to reach back into green tree lines at Bamboo place for overnight stop.

09

Trek to Jhinu village 1,780 m with Hot Spring - 06 hrs.
From Bamboo morning short up above Modi River to reach Sinuwa Hill, and then descend to a bridge with last climb of the day to Chomrong, with possible lunch stop, after Chomrong afternoon walk takes you above Chomrong village with downhill to Jhinu a nice small village for overnight stop. At Jhinu enjoy refreshing natural hot spring pools a short walk downhill walk of 30 minutes to reach the hot pools near to the bank of Modi River.

10

Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara-05 hrs.
Last day of the adventure a short final trek to end walks reaching on a road-head after a short walk from Jhinu village towards low warm farm areas, where short exciting drive takes you back at beautiful Pokhara, after a most enjoyable and scenic time on high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.

11

Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
After pleasant stop in beautiful Pokhara with fabulous views of Annapurna Himalaya, then having hearty early breakfast travel by overland on same scenic and interesting highway past farm villages and towns. As ride continues following Trisuli River for some time and then on winding uphill to reach into Kathmandu valley, and back into hustle and bustle city life after checking into your hotel, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping. Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with folk programs from various parts of Nepal to entertain you. (By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes scenic flight)

12

Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Last and final day in Nepal in the country of amazing Himalaya blended with colorful culture, as per your time for international flight our staff, guide transfer you to airport for final departures home-ward after a memorable experience and adventure on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.

Included

  • Kathmandu-International Airport pickup and drop off service.
  • 2 nights accommodation (2 star category) in Kathmandu. B/B plan.
  • Bus station hotel bus station by taxi.
  • 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara(2 star category) B/B plan.
  • Lodge accommodation on the way (Trek).
  • Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek).
  • ACAP permit and TIMS card.
  • One English speaking government register guide and one porter to carry personal belongings.
  • Private car to Nayapul and back to Pokhara.
  • Guide required porter’s- food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment.
  • Bus to Pokhara-Kathmandu.

What is Excluded?

  • Meals in Kathmandu, monuments for sightseeing, Hard and soft table drinks, tea and coffee (pot size).
  • all confectionary and snacks, hot water for shower and boiled drinking water, personal expenses, personal insurance.
  • meals in Kathmandu except breakfast, departure tax, monument’s entrance fees while sight seeing and tips etc.

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