Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Moderate

Country

Nepal

Duration

13 Days

Altitude

4130 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Overview

There are few treks that combine so many different landscapes and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 m high peaks in such a short period of time as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which literally means “full of food” (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes, with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times. Annapurna Base Camp trek is fairly easy for the most part and anyone reasonably fit can complete it without much hassle.

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) was created in 1985, which is the largest protected area in Nepal covering 7,629 sq. km. Annapurna I (8091m) the highest peak in the range is the 10th highest peak in the world. It was the first 8000 meter peak ever summitted, in June 1950 by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrival at Kathmandu airport & transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures and preparations
Day 03:

Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara – Phedi and a short trek to Dhampus (1650m). 1.5 hrs. Overnight at lodge in Dhampus.
Day 04:

Trek to Langdrung (1565m) 4-5 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 05:

Trek to Chomrong (2170m) 5-6 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 06:

Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2920m) 5-6 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 07:

Trek to Machapuchhare base camp (3700m) 4-5 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 08:

At Machapuchhare base camp. Explore around to Annapurna Sanctuary (4095m) 5-6 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 09:

Trek to Dobhan (2600m) 5-6 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 10:

Trek to Chomrong. 4-5 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 11:

Trek to Tadapani (2630m) 5-6 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 12:

Trek to Ghorepani (2860m) 5-6 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 13:

Visit Poon Hill (3193m) and trek to Ulleri (1960m) 9-10 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 14:

Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara & transfer to hotel.
Day 15:

Return to Kathmandu by scheduled flight and transfer to hotel.
Day 16:

International departure.

Moderate

Moderate to strenuous trekking
May require carrying bag pack (10kg)
Elevations from 2500m to 5500m
Moderate terrain
Nights are spent in lodge or tents
Trek duration of two weeks in high altitude

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfers airport-hotel-airport for Int. and domestic lights.
Standard lodge accommodation on room sharing basis with fixed meals during the trek.(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Wages, accommodation and food for guide and porter on trek. (2 trekkers share 1 porter on trek)
Applicable government and local taxes, insurance for guide and porter.
Transportation: KTM-Pokhara-Phedi and Nayapul-Pokhara-KTM.
One night accommodation on room sharing basis with breakfast and dinner (MAP) at tourist class hotel in Pokhara.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of personal nature, personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation.
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking gears.
Any costs arising due to flight cancellation, political disturbance, natural disaster and deviation in programs Tourist.
Tourist visa for Nepal and International flight to/from Kathmandu.