Trip Info
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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels, Teahouses
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5,416 metres
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Kathmandu
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Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Eco-Tour, Hiking, Trekking, Annapurna Region
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Breakfast
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Intermediate to Advance
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1-16
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1 - 16
Overview
The Annapurna Himal is a massive massif with several peaks over 7000 m high. Part of the range is a natural amphitheater called the Annapurna Base Camp, ringed by giants like Annapurna 1, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Fang and Machapuchare. Making our way to the magnificent Sanctuary, we walk through wooded hillsides, marveling at panoramic views of the Annapurna before reaching higher altitudes and close-up mountain views like no other. Before returning to Pokhara via another route, we have a day to explore this magnificent place. This is a reasonably strenuous alpine trek giving close-up mountain views up to any within the Himalaya.
14 days Annapurna base camp trek will start after you arrive in Kathmandu where your accommodation and transfer from the airport are taken care of by us. We will also give you a tour of Kathmandu city where you can enjoy and buy your trek equipment if you need it. Keep in mind that we provide a free duffle bag when you arrive, also we provide down jackets and sleeping bags for hire if needed, we would appreciate it if you would give us the details when you book our trip.
The next day we will fly to Pokhara from where our trek starts and is a total of 11 days of walking, we will be spending our night in a teahouse through different places as stated in the itinerary. We give extra care to our clients with our excellent and certified English-speaking guide who will help you with all the care and support you will need and with their knowledge of the route you will find the trek more enjoyable. If you have more time on your hand, we would also recommend you to check our Other ANNAPURNA REGION TREK HERE which can be customized as per your needs and you can enjoy many amazing places that you would want to visit, with Annapurna on its background.
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu and will be transferred to The Hotel in the afternoon. There will be a full trek briefing this evening.
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We leave early and drive/fly westwards to Pokhara. This town is set ina beautiful valley and is overlooked by Machhapuchhare, one of the most distinctive of the Himalayan peaks. We continue through Pokhara to Naya Pul and from there have a 30-minute walk to the village of Birethanthi, where we stay overnight. Birethanthi is a riverside village at the confluence of the Modi Khola and the Burungdi Khola. If there is time we can bathe in the clear but cold pools of the Burungdi Khola.
We start our trek by following the Burungdi Khola upstream. After launch stop in Tirkhedunga (renowned for its variety of local beer called change) we start the long steep climb up a stone staircase through then early terraced hillsides to the top of Ulleri (2,073m). Passing Ulleri we reach Banthanthi.
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Winding out of Ulleri the trail now enters rhododendron forests. Inspiring the forest is a blaze of color. Trains of mules provide colorful and noisy interludes to the continuous ascent today. Carrying rice and other supplies north to the kingdom of Mustang the trail resounds with the sound of their bells. Finally, we emerge from the forests at Ghorepani (2855m) and suddenly a splendid mountain vista appears before us – Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare, Lamjung, and other Himalayan giants.
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This morning there is an optional ascent of Poon Hill (about anhour’s walk above Ghorepani) to see the spectacular sunrise over theDhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals. As the sun emerges from Behind the Mountains the sky glows red and pink in the first rays of the sunand the panorama is surely one of the world’s great mountain vistas.Best seen at dawn, the climb is well worth the effort. After breakfast we head east, following a ridge to cross a pass at 3,193m. We pass through more open country then descend again through jungle to afew lodges in a clearing called Banthanti at 2,620m. Climbing back to2,745m, we reach another small pass at Tadapani where we have asuperb view of Annapurna South and the peak of Machhapuchhare.From here we descend for a short while to our lodge at Chuili, wherewe have great views of the mountains from the lovely garden.
The trail descends through the forest to the Kyumnu Khola, a tributary the Modi Khola. From here a steep ascent brings us to Chomrong, at 2,170m, another Gurung village and the last permanent settlement the valley. Beyond here we shall see years, the shelters used by herdsmen in the summer months. From Chomrong we have good views again of Annapurna South and from this point onwards the twin-peaked mountain Machhapuchhare (‘fishtail’) which gives the mountain its name.
The trail from Chomrong descends first on a stone staircase to cross the Chomrong Khola and then climbs out of this side valley to reenter the main Modi Khola Valley. We pass through jungle of oak, hemlock and rhododendron trees to Kuldi Ghar (2540m), previously
the site of a sheep breeding project. Beyond here our route undulates through dense bamboo thickets. These are cut extensively to make’dokos’ – the carrying baskets as used by our porters – and woven mats for floors and roofing. We climb up through the bamboo and then through forests of rhododendrons. In early spring we may encounter snow on the trail from this point onwards. At 2505m we reach Dovan,a clearing in the forest where there are several teahouses.
We continue up through the forest, passing the lodges at Himalaya Hotel and then further on past Hinko Cave, where the first expeditions to the Base Camp used to camp. Crossing a ravine the Trail climbs steeply among boulders, leaving the trees behind us.The valley broadens out and the scenery becomes wilder as we approach the gates of the sanctuary. Passing between the heights of Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare, we reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,700m), where we spend the night. The views are stupendous and the panorama includes Huinchuli, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare.
In the early morning we walk for 2 hours up to Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of some of the highest mountains in the world. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna 1 and 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare.
Encircle us with unbroken soaring ramparts but for the route by which we entered. The sunset and sunrise are truly magnificent in this mountain arena. We spend the day in this special place with a chance to watch the sun rise the following morning. There should be time to make an excursion to the ridge overlooking the base camp from which Chris Bonington led the ascent of Annapurna’s South Face. (Occasionally there is too much snow to stay at Annapurna Base Camp. In this case we would walk back down to Machhapuchhare Base Camp in the late afternoon.
We leave the Sanctuary today descending past Hinko, through the rhododendron jungle and bamboo thickets to Bamboo Lodge.
We return down the Modi Khola Valley, leaving it to cross the Chomrong Khola. We are back in inhabited country again as we climb the stone steps back up to Chomrong. We then descend very steeply on stone steps through terraces to Jhinnudanda.
A long day as we drop down to the Modi Khola River which we follow all the way back to Birethanthi. From here we pick up transport for the short drive to Pokhara, arriving late afternoon.
A Free day in Pokhara where you can relax. Here you can enjoy many optional activities as boating, visiting the Peace Pagoda the Museums and many more. Your leader will be there to guide you and help you arrange the activities so that you can make the best of your stay here at Pokhara.
We catch a flight to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free for sightseeing and shopping. Very occasionally we are unable to fly, in which case we return to Kathmandu by road, arriving in the early evening.
After breakfast. We will transfer to the airport for the flight back.
Map
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu flight.
- International airport arrival and departures transfers.
- All ground transportation as per the itinerary.
- Two night's Kathmandu hotel accommodation at 3-star hotel on bed twin (double room) sharing and breakfast basis.
- One night' Pokhara hotel accommodation at 3-star hotel on bed twin (double room) sharing and breakfast basis.
- Ten nights’ tea house/ lodge on bed twin (double room) sharing & breakfast basis.
- One good English-speaking government licensed, culture & mountain knowledge, first aid certified trekking Leader.
- Amended: 1 staffs every 4 clients.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit fee.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
- First aid Kit.
- Oxygen back up for Emergency if needed.
The Cost Excludes
- Personal medical insurance.
- Personal trekking gear.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Telephone calls.
- Nepal Visa Fee.
- Personal Nature Expenses.
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed.
- The services not mentioned in “cost Includes".
- All the lunches and dinners in Kathmandu Pokhara and on trek days.
- International air ticket and airport tax.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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