Trip Overview

	Trip Profile Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Region
	Type Trekking
	Span 15 Days
	Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and tea house during the trek
	Meal Plan All meals included (B/L/D)

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek at a glance

Experience the unique combination of subtropical atmosphere & halcyon landscapes. One of the most popular trekking trails in Nepal, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, caters the incredible taste of Trekking in the Himalayas. The lush green rhododendron, bamboo forests, fast-flowing streams, hillsides, farmlands, mossy waterfalls all add up to make it one of the most diverse treks in the world.

This high glacial basin, Annapurna Base Camp is located directly north to Pokhara. Surrounded by a ring of mountains, Machapuchare, Annapurna I and Hiunchuli respectively, this oval-shaped plateau seats at an altitude of over 4,130 m (13,549 ft)

The magical landscape in and around the Annapurna Base Camp is also called “sanctuary” because of its natural serenity, beauty and the divine presence of the Hindu goddesses Annapurna (8,091m) and Gangapurna (7,455m).

Highlights:

Trekking to Majestic Annapurna massif
Alluring Fishtail Mountain
Scenic flight to Pokhara
Small village Settlements & their inhabitants
Jhinu Danda Hot Spring
Quaint Gurung villages

15 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

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Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu

Activities:

TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
Kathmandu hotel check-in
Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
Local souvenir

Elevation: 1,400 meters

Meals Provided: Welcome dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Activities:

Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara

Activities:

Early morning flight to Pokhara
Bird-eye view of the Himalayan range
Stroll around beautiful Phewa Lake

Elevation: 1,400 m

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel In Pokhara

Day 4: Pokhara-Ulleri

Activities:

Drive along Modi River towards Birethanti
ACAP office permits lookup

Elevation: 2021 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Day 5: Ulleri to Ghorepani

Activities:

Trek from Ulleri up to Nangethanti
Walk through Oak and rhododendron forest
Pass By beautiful Gurung village
Revealing views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

Elevation:3,210 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 6: Ghorepani to Tadapani trek

Activities:

A glimpse of sunrise at poon hill
Views of Annapurna range-Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna II
Hike to Deurali
Explore the small village of Tadapani
Visit Gurung Village

Elevation:2630 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Day 7: Tadapani to Chomrong Trek

Activities:

Walk through forested lands
Follow wet trails with rhododendron forest
Steep Descents & River crossings

Elevation:2170 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 8: Chomrong to Himalaya Hotel

Activities:

Cross suspension bridge over the Chomrong Khola
Pass by villages of Sinuwa, Kuldihar and Bamboo
En route pass through lush forest and witness impressive waterfalls

Elevation:2680 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 9: Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp

Activities:

Explore Hinku Cave, camping shelter for wanderers
Cross several water streams
Pass by tranquil meadows
Breathtaking panorama of Annapurna massif, Fishtail mountain

Elevation: 4,130 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 10: Trek to Bamboo

Activities:

Retrace your steps back to Bamboo
Trek downhill
Pass by rhododendron forests

Elevation:2,300 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring

Activities:

A pleasant walk to Sinuwa
Trek downhill to Chomrong Khola
Beautiful Chomrong Village
View of Fishtail Mountain
Hot shower at Jhinu Hot Spring

Elevation:1,780 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 12: Jhinu danda to Pothana

Activities:

Crossing several suspension bridges
Views of Dhaulagiri mountain
Uphill & downhill trails

Elevation: 1,900 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 13: Pothana To Pokhara

Activities:

Walk by beautiful landscape to reach Dhampus
Drive to Pokhara

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 14: Pokhara To Kathmandu

Drive to Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Day 15: Final Departure

Activities:

Bid final goodbye to the team
Airport Drop off

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion

What's included?

Airport pickup and drop facility.
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
First aid medical kit
Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Insurance of guide and porter.
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu travel in a deluxe bus and Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara travel in a private taxi
Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
Lodge expenses during the trek.
One porter for two people.
Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu and 2 nights at Pokhara).
Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.

What's not included?

Additional meals and drinks
Cost for additional trips.
Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Extra porter charge.
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Nepal arrival visa.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation

Departures

The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please write us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.