Annapurna base camp is the most famous and popular trekking area in Nepal. The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4200m) very popular, commonly known as Annapurna Sanctuary the mountain views, thick bamboo and rhododendron forests and a mix cultural inhabitant of the region are unparalleled with other trek in Nepal. Annapurna region is also a home to many of the Ghurkhas soldiers, famous for their brave exploits in World Wars and more recently, the Falk and War.
The Annapurna Base Camp is a high glacial basin lying north of Pokhara. This magnificent amphitheatre is called a "sanctuary" because of its natural serenity, beauty and the divine presence of the Hindu goddesses Annapurna and Gangapurna. This isolated cirque of peaks can only be approached through single route, a deep gorge that carves into the fortress of mountains between Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. Many of the peaks are over 7000m, including the famous twin-peaked Machapuchare, as well as Annapurna 1st, 3rd, Annapurna South, Gangapurna and Glacier Dome and other lesser but not less attractive peaks.
Fact about the trip
Duration: 17days
Starting point: Pokhara
Ending point: Pokhara
Highest access on the trek: Annapurna Base camp (4200m)
Mode of trekking: Lodge/ Camping
Most attraction of the trek: Mt Annapurna range, Pun Hill, Hot spring
Trekking grade: Moderate +
Best Time: Sep Oct , Nov, March April, May
Itinerary:
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel installation
Day02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m/6hrs).
Day04: Trek Pokhara to Thikhedhunga (1050/5hrs
Day05: Trek Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m/6hrs
Day06: Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2675m/5.30hrs).
Day07: Trek Tadapani (2675m) to Ghandruk (1950m/3hrs).
Day08: Trek Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040 m/5hrs)
Day09: Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m/5hrs)
Day10: Trek Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/5hrs).
Day11: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m/4hrs).
Day12: Trek Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m/5hrs).
Day13: Trek Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m/6hrs).
Day14: Trek Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m/5hrs).
Day15: Trek Pothana to pokhara (1015/4hrs) .
Day16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7hrs).
Day17: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day18: Departure
Per person Price:
Group size: Minimum 2, Maximum 14 in one departure
Cost includes:
• 4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu,
• All surface transfer
• National Park entry permit
• Trekking permit,
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek,
• Food: three meals a day,
• A guide & required number of porter(s)
• Insurance and security for local staff
Cost not includes:
• Personal expenses
• Any internal flight if applicable
• Meal in Kathmandu
• Monument entrance fee in Kathmandu
• Insurance
• Essential equipment.
• Tip for trekking staff
• All alcoholic drinks
• Emergency evacuation by Helicopter,
• Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc