- A registered experienced Trekking Guide.
- 1 Sharing trekking porter to between 2 trekkers (weight limit 25kg)
- Meals: Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners during the trek.
- Sharing twin /triple bed room in tea house lodges during trek.
- Guide and porter fees with all their expenses.
- Shuttles by private vehicle from and to your hotel in Pokhara.
- Necessary insurance for your guide and porters.
- Necessary Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permissions.
- All applicable local taxes
Annapurna Base Camp-Sanctuary Trekking
Main Highlights:
‘within array of high mountains at scenic Annapurna sanctuary and base camp’
“Annapurna base camp one of most scenic adventure destinations in all Himalaya Experience beautiful surrounding scenery and walk in short duration of time Explore lovely Gurung villages of Buddhism religion with its age-old traditions From green forest to wide open areas of arctic zone at Annapurna sanctuary Annapurna base camp a short and scenic walks of great landscape variations”
“Annapurna base camp one of most scenic adventure destinations in all Himalaya Experience beautiful surrounding scenery and walk in short duration of time Explore lovely Gurung villages of Buddhism religion with its age-old traditions From green forest to wide open areas of arctic zone at Annapurna sanctuary Annapurna base camp a short and scenic walks of great landscape variations”
At a Glance
Destination
Nepal
Accomodation
Hotels and Local lodge
Trip Difficulty
Difficult
Max Altitude
4,130 m and 13,5629 ft
Max People
14
Duratiton
13 Days
Activities
Tour and Trek
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Vehicle
Private Car
Kathmandu – Pokhara- Annapurna base camp
Brief trip Profile:
Cost Includes:
Cost Excludes:
- Transfers, meals and accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Bar drinks and beverages such as coke, fanta beer and mineral water.
- Personal travel insurance, gear and rescue operation in case of emergency.
- Any expenses which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political trouble, and strikes etc.
- Items and expenses of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, internet.
- Tips for guide and porters
Itinerary
On arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, where Professional Trekking Guide staff receives with warm welcome and then transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu.
On checking your rooms getting refreshed then join in at hotel foyer / lobby meeting with other members of the trek, where our guide will brief you with information regarding Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary Trekking.
Evening group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese environment restaurant with native folk culture programs along with the dinner.
A free day in Kathmandu you can enjoy at leisure as well preparation for the trek, on this day interested people can join in our exciting guided sightseeing tour for half or full day tour at places of great interest around World Heritage Sites.
Morning either in charted bus, or in car as well in tourist coach (depending upon the size of a group), where overland journey takes you on main busy Nepal highway to reach country Mid-West at beautiful Pokhara.
Pokhara an amazing city located on the laps of towering Annapurna Mountain range with famous Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ where reflection of the peaks touches its serene Phewa Lake.
At Pokhara transfer to your respective hotels by the lake side with time wander on the street around the lake lined with shops and stores with many good hotels and restaurants.
(Flying options taking 30 minutes flight to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu)
Adventure begins with short exciting drive that takes beyond Pokhara valley to reach at Nayapul or Bhirethati a nice and lovely village, a low warm area where our walks starts following an easy gradual path past farm villages for few hour.
Then climb past farm villages to reach at Ghandruk village after walking uphill for an hour to reach this large Gurung village in Ghandruk for overnight night stop.
Ghandruk village offers views of Annapurna South and top of Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’.
Here with time to explore around and witness hill people culture and heritage farm life visiting interesting small Gurung museum with views of Annapurna peaks towards north direction.
From Ghandruk walk up on top after leaving the village then on gradual path for short while and then soon leads to a climb to Kimrong Danda (ridge) a place with Tea-House and Lodge, after a short rest downhill into cool forest trail to reach at the valley floor of Kimrong River and its nice farm village.
After possible lunch stop where climb leads for an hour or more to reach a hill top, and then on gradual winding path to reach at Chomrong village for overnight stop in this nice large village of Gurung people similar to Ghandruk, Chomrong the last permanent settlement on route Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary.
Day 6 :
Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.
After Chomrong on downhill to cross a bridge over Chomrong river with uphill to Sinuwa danda (ridge) with couple of Tea-House and shops, where walk leads into deep forested areas on winding ups and then descend into dense woodland with bamboo grooves to a place called also as Bamboo.
A small settlement to cater the needs of the trekkers with many good lodges located in a river gorge surrounded by forest of rhododendron-pines and bamboo.
From the Bamboo place walk is gradual into woods with easy ups to reach at Dovan for overnight stops in a small remote and isolated place with few lodges for travelers.
Slowly our adventure leads closer to our aim and highlight as walk leads into winding ups into forest past a lonely place called Himalaya Hotel, located next to large overhanging cave Hinko which is directly beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks.
From Himalaya Hotel downhill near Modi River then with short climb to reach at Deurali where tall tree lines stops for short alpine bushes, walk carries on uphill following Modi river right up to our overnight stop at Machhapuchare base camp located at the bottom of majestic North Face of Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’.
An easy and short day morning walk to Annapurna base camp, as from Machhapuchare where Annapurna Sanctuary starts right up to base camp, walk leads to short ups to reach a level ground on a huge field or a plateau within Sanctuary enclosed by array of peak and soon walk leads to a welcome sign-post of Annapurna Base Camp.
Reaching our final destination and highest spot at above 4,130 m high situated beneath towering Mt. Annapurna and range of other peaks of Vara-Shikar, Gangapurna with Annapurna South.
Annapurna Base Camp, one and only base camp in whole Himalaya region with facility of nice and cozy lodge including nice food menu and rooms facing amazing views of Annapurna peaks.
Enjoying lovely and pleasant scenic times at Annapurna base camp a long walk of near six hours leads you downhill with short ups to reach at Bamboo and back into tall tree lines and lush vegetation, after being on arctic zone climate at Annapurna base camp and sanctuary.
Return journey head back to Chomrong with some ups and down, after Chomrong our route diverts to fresh new trail to a nice hill village at Jhinu located on a high ridge with grand scenery of rolling hills and mountains.
Jhinu offers refreshing natural hot-spring for interested people which is a mere distance downhill of half hour to the hot spring with two nice warm pools close to raging Modi-River.
Morning our last walk of the adventure morning starts on downhill path to reach nearby Modi River to end our final walk, where few hour drive reach you at Pokhara after a most enjoyable and scenic time on high hills around Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking.
On leaving the hotel after breakfast at Pokhara where exciting drive takes you back in Kathmandu where ride follows on same interesting road to Kathmandu and then back at your hotels, with afternoon free to enjoy personal and individual activities and shopping.
(Options for scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes)
Final and last day in the country of Himalaya wonders with varied interesting cultures, after a memorable time and experience on Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking, with time for your international flight, where our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for flight back home or to next respective port of call.
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Trip Detail:
Best Seasons for Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary Trekking:
March to May and September to mid December months of the year, March to May when most of day is clear for views and pleasant walks with moderate temperatures, longer sunlight hours when wild flowers are in bloom, especially rhododendron of various species from trees to bush of different colors (national flower of Nepal the rhododendron).
March to May where late afternoon can get cloudy with chances of rain and snow in higher altitude sometimes.
September to mid December around autumn / fall and pre winter one of the best times with clear blue sky and sunny days (for short while from morning to mid day) can be cold and freezing during morning and night times above 1,800 m high.
Sunlight is short during autumn and winter seasons but most of the morning till late afternoon are clear for views and pleasant walks with chances of snow around higher areas above 1,800 m.
People and Culture:
Low warm farm areas of Nepal Mid West are of mixed ethnic tribes of people with mostly Gurung, Magar with some Tamang including Hindu Brahmin, Chettries and Dalits with various cultures and custom with same farm traditional life of both Hindu and Buddhism religion.
Higher mid hill around Annapurna region where villages populated by Gurung ethnic tribe of Annapurna and Western part of Nepal, follows Buddhism religion along with their ancestral heritage rites, worshipping nature and mountain spirits.
Gurung people are traditional farmers and cattle herders where most men folk are famous as courageous and brave Gorkha soldiers in British, Indian Army and as well in Singapore police infantry.
Introduction:
Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking a most beautiful adventure destination, located south of massive Annapurna Himalaya range within Nepal North Mid-West.
Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking no other places in all Himalaya can beat the experience, where one can walk start and end the adventure in week duration from scenic and beautiful city at Pokhara.
Certainly one of the most magnificent journeys that lead you right in the heart of world tenth highest Mt. Annapurna at base camp with scenic sanctuary enclosed within great walls of high peaks of Annapurna Himalaya.
Mt. Annapurna the first world 8,000 meters mountains ever summated way back in 1950, before Everest was conquered by Tenzing and Hillary in 1953, certainly a great feat and challenge taken by early French climbers.
Annapurna base camp and surrounding area explored by early pioneers and christened as ‘Sanctuary’ truly a great place where gods and holy spirits abodes on its high tops, a wonderful trek that leaves you spellbound.
Adventure to Annapurna base camp and Sanctuary begins from lovely city Pokhara a leading and renowned touristic place blessed with natural beauty of high mountain range and deep calm lakes.
Walk starts after a short drive heading into cooler hills and around nice lively villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong populated by Gurung people the native of Annapurna Himalaya with impressive culture of Buddhism religion.
From the last village of Chomrong entering into forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees to follow Mod River upstream into a deep gorge to reach a wide open valley and a plateau at Annapurna Sanctuary.
Walk further to the end of near level wide field of Annapurna Sanctuary to reach at base camp and the highest point of the adventure at above 4,130 m high with mere reach of high mountains that surrounds this scenic spot.
After fabulous time and experience head back into green tree lines to reach a road-head with time at natural hot-spring in Jhinu village enjoying refreshing moments, where our great adventure Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking completes in lovely Pokhara.
FAQs of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
What is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a popular hiking trail in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It takes trekkers through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, terraced fields, and high alpine meadows, ultimately leading to the base camp of the majestic Annapurna massif.
How long does the Annapurna Base Camp Trek take?
The duration of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek varies depending on the starting point and chosen itinerary. On average, the trek takes about 7 to 12 days to complete, covering approximately 115 kilometers (71 miles) round trip.
What is the best time to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The best time to undertake the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months offer stable weather conditions, clear skies, and moderate temperatures, making for ideal trekking conditions.
How difficult is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered moderately challenging, suitable for trekkers of various skill levels. While the trail involves steep ascents and descents, it does not require technical climbing skills. However, adequate physical fitness and acclimatization to the altitude are essential.
What permits are required for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Trekkers need two permits for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card. These permits can be obtained through authorized agencies in Kathmandu or Pokhara before starting the trek.
What is the accommodation like during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Accommodation along the Annapurna Base Camp Trek ranges from basic teahouses to more comfortable lodges with amenities such as hot showers and Wi-Fi in lower-altitude areas. At higher elevations, the facilities are more rustic, with shared rooms and basic amenities.
Is altitude sickness a concern on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Altitude sickness can be a concern on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, especially when ascending rapidly to higher altitudes. It is essential to acclimatize properly by ascending gradually, staying hydrated, and listening to your body's signals. If symptoms of altitude sickness develop, it's crucial to descend to a lower altitude immediately.
What should I pack for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Essential items to pack for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek include appropriate clothing layers, sturdy hiking boots, a sleeping bag, toiletries, sunscreen, a first aid kit, water purification tablets, and snacks. It's also advisable to carry a trekking pole, camera, and a good quality backpack.
Are there any safety concerns on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
While the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is generally safe, trekkers should be mindful of potential hazards such as slippery trails, avalanches (during the winter and spring months), altitude-related illnesses, and changing weather conditions. Hiring a knowledgeable guide and following safety guidelines can help mitigate risks.
Can I trek to Annapurna Base Camp independently or should I join a guided tour?
While it is possible to trek to Annapurna Base Camp independently, joining a guided tour is recommended, especially for less experienced trekkers or those unfamiliar with the area. Experienced guides provide valuable insights, ensure safety, and handle logistics such as permits, accommodation, and meals, allowing trekkers to focus on enjoying the journey.
