Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Fact of the Trips:

Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking. After completing your custom formalities(Visa etc.), please pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking display board at the arrival gate.You will be then transferred to a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath), which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members.Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us an opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure.

Day03:Drive to Pokhara (900m)7 hrs by tourist bus or 25min by air
Pokhara is a beautiful valley town, with panoramic views ofAnnurpurna, Machapuchare and Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is considerably less hectic than Kathmandu and is the starting point of our trek. Explore the beautiful Phewa Lake, known for its tranquility and perfect picture postcards, or visit Devi Falls, a minor waterfall named after a tourist that fell inside. Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.

Day04:Drive to Nayapul (1010m) and trek to Tikhedungha (1570m) 3.30hrs walk.
Arrive to Nayapul and after a short walk along the banks of the Modi Khola river, we reach Birethanti (1015m), a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From here, the trail continues along the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola before climbing steadily up the side of the valley to Hille (1495m) before reaching Tikhedungha at 1570m. Today's walk is a short and relatively easy climb to allow you to get used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight in a guesthouse(Lodge).

Day05:Trek to Ghorepani (2840m) 6hrs walk.
Leaving Tikhedhunga, we continue with our journey with a steep climb up to Ulleri. Uleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through the fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m before arriving at Ghorepani at 2840m. Ghorepani is a relatively large village with excellent views over the Annurpurna range, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Here you can stock up on supplies such as drinking water, snacks etc. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day06:Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2710m) 5hrs walk.
From Ghorepani, we wake up early morning to visit Poon Hill (2 hrs), for the spectacular sunrise over the Annurpurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. An excellent vantage point, Poon Hill provides an unobstructed view of the high Himalayas. Here we spend an hour or so before returning back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Leaving Ghorepani, we climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests toward Deurali (2960m) before reaching Tadapani. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day07:Trek to Chommrong (2040m) 4.30hrs walk.
Today's trek starts with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend deeply through forests and the trail eases as we reach Gurjung, which is the village of the Gurung people. It is then an easy walk towards Chommrong (2040m). Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day08:Trek to Bamboo/ Dovan (2600m) 5-6hrs walk.
Today, the trail drops down to Chommrong Khola, before we continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2380m There is a clearing of the forests a little further on, from which, the route travels very steeply down a rock bank then levels out, running through the thickest of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge. Either we spend the night here or go another hour to arrive at Dovan (2600m). Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day09:Trek to Deurali (3300m) 3-4hrs walk.
The trek to Deurali will be short due to the potential risk of altitude sickness. Our day begins with a climb through bamboo then rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel and the Hinko Cave. The accommodation will be in Deurali, on the ridge above Hinko. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day10:Trek to Annurpurna Base Camp(4130m) 4hrs.walk.
We start off early towards the highest point of our trek, the Annurpurna Base camp. Our journey will take us past MBC (Machapuchare Base Camp, 3700m) into an area totally surrounded by mountains, known as the Annurpurna Sanctuary. Here you will have arrived at ABC (Annurpurna Base Camp) (4130m) where you will enjoy spectacular unobstructed views of mountain scenery all around you.Enjoy it with sunset! Overnight at a guesthouse

Day11:Trek back to Bamboo(2500m)7- 8hrs walk.
Early morning, sunrise with all surrounded White Mountains. After breakfast we follow the same trail back today, towards Bamboo (2500m). Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day12:Trek to Jhinu (Hot Springs) 1500m, 4 hrs walk.
From Bamboo, walk to Chommrong, the trail falls very steeply to Jhinu Hot Springs, where you can bathe in natural hot springs. Overnight in a guesthouse

Day13:Trek to Nayapul (1010m)6hrs walk and drive 1.20hrs to Pokhara
From Jhinu Hot Springs, we walk along the right side of the Modi Khola through small villages and bamboo forests to Birethanti. This part of the journey is on relatively flat ground and is considered one of the most relaxing and enjoyable part of your journey. We arrive in Nayapul where our private vehicle will drive us back to Pokhara. Overnight in a Pokhara hotel.

Day14:Drive back to Kathmandu,7 hrs by tourist bus or 25min by air
This morning, we depart at approximately 7.30am for Kathmandu by tourist bus (or 25 min. by flight). Lunch is provided along the way and we arrive back in Kathmandu at around 2-3.00pm. The rest of the afternoo is free for for example shopping. In the evening we celebrate dinner together with Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking staffs. Overnight at a hotel.

Day15:a representative will transfer you to the International airport for the flight to your home.

Price Per Person : USD 885

Trip Cost Include:

1. Airport pickup and drop by private car/van/bus.
2. Standard Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara ( B&B).
3. Three meals  (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
4. Hot drinks. (Tea, coffee, hot milk, hot chocolate)
5. All accommodations during the trek(basic standard)
6. All necessary paper work for the Annapurna National park entry permit &
   Trekking information management system (Tims) permit.
7. Flight Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
8. A helpful, knowledgeable, friendly,well English speaking trained,
   government license holder guide with all his salary, food,
   drinks,accommodation, transport and insurance.
9. A strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
10. Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
11. Sleeping bags, down jackets and walking stick (if is it required)
12. All government taxes and office expenses.
13. Farewell dinner with culture show
14. Kathmandu sightseeing tour with guide and private car/van/bus

Trip Cost Does not Include:

1. Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks)and, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc
2. Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
3. Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
4. Tips for guides and porters. Tips is expected