Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01 : welcome to Nepal for Annapurna base camp trek, transfer to Hotel- Hotel( D)

  During your flight to Kathmandu, you will witness sparkling snow-topped peaks giving you the first delight of your trip. At Tribhuvan International Airport, office representative from Nepal Trekking Tourism & Adventure will welcome you and accompany you to the hotel. At hotel, after you get refreshed, you will be shortly briefed about our each day activities on the trek. In the evening, we will enjoy the welcome dinner. Overnight at hotel.

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  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Walking hours: free day
  • Max. Altitude: 1340M /4395 feet

• Day 02 : Half Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath( 3-4 hrs) & Transfer to Airport and Flight to Pokhara, transfer to Hotel - Hotel (B/B)

  On this day, you will go for Half day sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath. This sightseeing tour will captivate you as you will get a chance to visit around the historical and spiritual spots in Kathmandu which are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage list. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a multifaceted holding historical palaces, temples, Godddess Kumari house and more. Then you will move on to visit Swayambhunath, widely known as Monkey temple due to loads of monkey living around the shrine. It was built 2000 years old ago and is located on a hillock. The main shrine is topped by copper gilt and is decorated by the eyes of Lord Buddha on the four sides. After visiting Swayambhunath, we will go around the large Stupas in the world named Boudhanath.The shrine is surrounded by hundreds of prayer wheels. We can also find 108 images of the Buddha placed around the gigantic construction. After sightseeing program, we will drive to the airport and fly to Pokhara( 25 min). once you reach in Pokhara, you will quick drive to hotel and free to walk around lakeside area for evening. Overnight in Pokhara.

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  • Accommodation:Hotel (B/B)
  • Walking hours: 6 hrs Driving tour + 25 min flight
  • Max. Altitude: 820 m/ 2690 feet

• Day 03 : Drive to Hille(1070m /3510feet) & Trek to Ulleri (1540M/5051 feet)-approx 6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  After breakfast,We will drive to Hille today from Pokhara from where our trek begins. We will also pass through the prosperous community- Lumle. We begin to walk and enter a large and thriving town of the region -Birethanti situated on the meeting spot of the Modi River as well as Burundi River. We move following the major lane through bamboo jungles and pass a huge cascade. We will go up slowly to reach the valley -Ulleri. On this day, we will walk for 6 hours and then overnight at lodge.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 1.30min drive +5 hrs walk
  • Max. Altitude: 1540M/5051 feet

• Day 04 : Trek to Ghorepani( 2860 m / 9380 feet)- Approx 5/6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  On this day, we will walk ahead from Tikhedhunga for around 6 hours to reach Ghorepani which lies at an elevation of 2840m. On the way, the eye-catching landscape gives you internal power and enthusiasm to ascend seeking more beauty of the areas. The path passes all the way through the rhododendron jungles, which blossoms marvelously in particular during spring. Then the path continues to let us reach to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a fabulous spot that rewards you with the excellent views of the whole Dhaulagiri as well as Annapurna Himalayan Range. Overnight at the lodge.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 5/6 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 2860 m / 9380 feet

• Day 05 : Hike to Poonhill( 3210 m/10529 feet)for Sunrise & Trek to Tadapani (2630 m/ 8626 feet) - Approx 5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  This is one of the important and rewarding days of our trek. We begin will start climbing to Poon Hill situated at an altitude of 3210m which offers wonderful scenery of sunrise on top of the lofty mountains including Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna South (7119m), Nilgiri south, Fishtail (6993m), Singa chuli , and a lot of more peaks. We will after that move down to Ghorepani Poonhill and then walk to Tadapani. Overnight at lodge after walking for approximately 5 hours on this day.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 2 hrs poonhil +5 hrs, total 7 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 2630 m/ 8626 feet

• Day 06 : Trek to Chhomrong (2170 M /7117 feet) - 5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  The track starts to move down from Tadapani and passes through large and stunning Rhododendron trees. We arrive at Kyumnu River and traverse the suspension bridge lying above it. The track climbs up to reach Gurjung Village. After that, we will have few more way uphill as well as downhill and pass waterfall. Then we will reach Chhomrong, a stunning village surrounded by the Annapurna range. The Fish Tail peak appears more stunning from the Chhomrong Village. We will stay at lodge for overnight.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 5-6 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 2170 M /7117 feet

• Day 07 : Trek to Bamboo (2310 m /7577 feet) - Approx 4/5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  Walking along with Modi Khola valley, we will descend n a stony staircase and traverse Chhomrong River. Then we ascend and pass through a settlement of Tilche and move ahead from the forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. We go up further on an unsteady trail to reach Sinuwa. Then we ascend for around an hour to a small waterfall. After that, we move down through long as well as steep stone stairway to Bamboo. Ovenright at lodge in Bamboo.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 4/5 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 2310 m /7577 feet

• Day 08 : Trek to Deurali (3230 m/10594 feet) Approx 4/5 hrs Lodge (B/L/D)

  On this day, we will trek to Bamboo. We will find mixed plant life of Bamboo as well as rhododendron on the way. After a small vertical walk, we arrive at Dovan. And, we will climb via bamboo forests. Also, en-route we will get to see the valleys, the flowers, the rivers, wrecked stony steps and several more. We will reach at Deurali located at the base of the Fish Tail Mountain and Modi Himal. Optionally, you may prefer to carry on reaching Machhapuchhre Base Camp if you do not have any signs of altitude sickness. Overnight at Deurali.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 4/5 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 3230 m/10594 feet

• Day 09 : Trek to Annapurna base camp (4130m 13546 feet) - Approx 4 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  We will on this day have a steep climb up from side to side bamboo woods before reaching to Hinku Cave. We will also see waterfalls falling from sheer rock faces. The Machhapuchhre appears very different. We traverse Modi Khola to reach Machhapuchhre Base camp. The path now leaves the river and goes up steadily to the moraine edge. We will be enthralled by the awesome sceneries of Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Gandharvachuli and more as we reach Machhapuchhre base camp. Moving further, the vegetation vanishes and the trail climbs gradually up to the gorge flanked by Hiunchuli Peak and the moraine ridge of Annapurna Glacier. At Annapurna Base Camp, we are bounded by sublime Himalayas. We can walk along the ridge for first-class views of Annapurna I as well as the glacier. Overnight at the camp.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 4 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 4130m 13546 feet

• Day 10 : Trek Back to Dovan(2600 m/ 8528 feet)- Approx 6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  On this day we will witness stunning sunrise views over the Himalayas early in the morning. The peaks are sparkles because of the sunlight on it. Today’s walk takes us downward so it wouldn’t be too difficult. Also, we will walk passing via the forest along with dry forest and after that damp forest lying near Bamboo. We will then reach Dovan. Overnight at lodge.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 6 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 2600 m/ 8528 feet

• Day 11 : Trek to Chomrong (2170 M /7117 feet) - approx 5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)

  We carry on walking to reach Chhomrong. Our path first climbs along stony steps with infrequent sections of a mild slant. The track then falls down more never-ending stairs to reach the Chhomrong River below. After that we traverse the river the trail moves up an optional way through rice fields before reaching the major trail, a stone stairway that takes to Chhomrong. Overnight at lodge.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 5 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 2170 M /7117 feet

• Day 12 : Trek to Ghandruk (1940 m/ 6363 feet) - 5 hrs - Lodge (B/L/D)

  We will trek to Ghandruk on this day taking approximately 5 hours through perpendicular hill way. Here there are superb vistas of Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, Annapurna III as well as Annapurna South in this stunning village of Gurung Settlement. Overnight in Ghandruk.

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  • Accommodation:Lodge (B/L/D)
  • Walking hours: 5 hrs
  • Max. Altitude: 1940 m/ 6363 feet

• Day 13 : Trek to Khimche( 2 hrs), Drive to Pokhara (3.30hrs). Half day tour of Pokhara City (3 hrs) -Hotel (B/B)

  after breakfast at beautiful Ghandruk village, we walk slowly to Khimche where you can get road now, it is just about maximum 2 hrs walk and then we will take a Jeep drive to Pokhara. We will have a half day tour around Pokhara City. We will experience boating in the beautiful Phewa Lake which lets us witness Annapurna Range.

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  • Accommodation:Hotel (B/B)
  • Walking hours: 2 hrs walk + 3.30 min drive
  • Max. Altitude: 820 m/ 2690 feet

• Day 14 : Transfer to Airport & Flight Back to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel- Hotel (B/B)

  We will today fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you can just relax. Alternatively, you can go for shopping around Kathmandu city or just walk around. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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  • Accommodation:Hotel (B/B)
  • Walking hours: 25 min flight
  • Max. Altitude: 1340M /4395 feet

• Day 15 : Annapurna base camp trek ends, departure from Nepal to home

  This is your final day in Nepal. Our representative will help you drive to the airport. And, then s/he will bid you goodbye. Hope to see you again.

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Whats Included in the trek package?

our trek package includes all 3 meals a day including tea/coffee or other hot drinks, best selected lodge accommodation including attached bathroom (where available) with hot shower or non-attached bathroom (where not available) with hot showers for entire trek, at least 3-star category hotel in city with breakfast, guide, porter, trek permits, city tour entrance fees, city tour guide, All Airport transfers, domestic flights, it means most of expenses are included in given cost package.

Whats not Included in the trek package?

 our package does not include Nepal visa, it cost USD 30 for a month-long visa, Lunch & Dinner in city (breakfast is included), any bottled/boiled drinking water, battery charges for camera/laptop/mobile, internet, any type of bottled drinks such as alcoholic, soft drinks (cola, canned juice), laundry, personal expenses, travel insurance, tipping for guide and porter and renting or buying your trekking clothing’s

How much I should prepare for additional budget for this trip except trip package?

for your drinking water, battery charges, WIFI and other personal expenses, it is recommended to carry 150-200 USD.

Can I get Nepal Visa in Kathmandu Airport on arrival? How much it cost?

our package does not include cost of Visa fee which is normally USD 30 which you easily obtain in Kathmandu international Airport on arrival day, you need one passport photo and visa form to be filled up.

Is hot shower available in trek?  How much it cost?

Yes hot shower is available and its included in package

When is the best time to visit Annapurna Base Camp or Annapurna trek?

The best time to trekking in Nepal is mid-September to mid- December (fall season) and March to May (spring season)

How hard is the trek to Annapurna Base Camp or other Annapurna trek?

Annapurna base camp trek is categorized in moderate level trek; this is most popular trek in Annapurna region.

Do I need to worry about acclimatisation?

in this trek, the maximum altitude you are trekking is 4130m at Annapurna base camp, since our itinerary is well prepared to meet proper acclimatization, this trek is doable for all trekkers who are physically fit and who can walk minimum of 4-7 hrs. a day

What should I do to prepare for the trek?

The best way to prepare for any treks or hikes in Nepal is, you have to give yourself at least one hour of physical activity such as walking or running or cycling. It is highly suggested to run around nearest park or around home daily 1 hour or more.

How cold does it get?

The coldest temperature in this trek will be depend on the months of trek, normally, the lowest you can expect is below -10 degree Celsius at higher point of this trek.

Do I need sleeping bag? Is it included? If not, how much it cost to rent or buy?

our packages included warm clean sleeping bag to use during the trek, we provide it in Kathmandu before trek, however if you have your own sleeping bag, we advise to bring it.it is always easy and better to use your own gears.

Do I need down jacket? Is it included? If not, how much it cost to rent or buy?

our packages included warm clean down jacket to use during the trek, we provide it in Kathmandu before trek, however if you have your own down jacket, we advise to bring it. it is always easy and better to use your own gears.

Where I buy drinking water in trek? How much it cost?

 we provide complementary use of water bottle for this trek, so for drinking water, it is possible to filter the water or use purifier by using water purification tablets or liquid, it is cheapest way to have drinking water along the trail. You also can buy boiled water along the trail, it cost USD 1-1.50 per liter or mineral water in approximately same cost along the trail.

Can I charge my laptop or camera or mobile battery in trek? How much it cost?

yes, you can charge FREE of cost in many lodges, however some lodges in higher altitude like base camp or around, they don’t have hydro power, instead they supply power from solar and the lodge owner charge some cost of USD 2-4 for full battery charge of your camera or laptop or mobile.

What about hot showers in the trek? Is it included, if not included how much it cost?

it is available and included in our package.

What happens if I’m not as fast as the rest of the group?

it is normal that all trekkers may not walk in same speed or pace, it is not really necessary, if you walk slower than other trekkers in group, some porter or assistant guide will be walking together with you.

Do I need travel insurance? And where should I buy this?

Yes, travel insurance including emergency medical evacuation by helicopter is necessary for any high-altitude treks over 4000 m is recommended. You can find travel insurance online or we also can assist to buy your insurance from Nepal or with any other reliable companies.

What will happen If I can’t trek due to altitude sickness or any other reason?

if you can’t trek a head due to altitude sickness or any other reason like accident, we will immediately coordinate with your travel insurance to evacuate you from mountain to city and transfer to hospital for further medical facility.

Will I see lots of other people?

 during the high season months like October to November in fall season, there are more trekkers in trail than other off season like early September or late December or June July in late spring.

Do I need to carry any special diets? Energy bars during trek?

it is really not necessary to carry but you can bring some of those energy bars or snacks to keep not hungry when there are long hours of walk to get lodge for lunch or sometime evening. We suggest to keep some extra diets or dry foods.

What is tipping system for guide and porters or drivers? How much we should budget for it?

the tipping is as per your own choice, however usually tipping for guide is normally 10-20 US$ per day and US$ 5-15 per day for porter. You can share tipping amount among the group.

We have suitcase to travel in flight from here to Kathmandu. How does our porter will carry it? Or do you provide porter duffel bag?

Yes, you can travel Kathmandu with your own suitcase. In Kathmandu we provide porter duffel bag to put your trekking gears and clothing. It is free of cost use duffle bag in trek and you can take as gift after trek.

Do I need to bring own first Aid? Is your company guide having first Aid?

we advise you to bring your own first aid for your personal use. However, our guide keeps their first aid too. We keep all necessary medicine for trek.

Do I need trekking pole? Can I buy it or your company provide it to use for trek?

it is depending on person if they like to use poles or not. We provide free use of trekking poles when you buy our full package. if you have your own trekking poles, we advise you to bring it.

Does it may rain? Do we need to carry raincoat?

depending on season, weather may change anytime in mountain. So, it is better to carry raincoat for this trek. You can buy raincoat in Kathmandu trekking shops or you can bring it from your country.

Can I store my suitcase or unnecessary baggage in Kathmandu while we are on trek?

Yes, you can. we arrange FREE of cost store of your suitcase or baggage while you are in trek.

What is baggage allowance for domestic flight to Pokhara? How long is the flight?

The baggage allowance is 20 kg per person for Kathmandu to Pokhara sector. It is just 25-minute flight to Pokhara or return to Kathmandu

Why Annapurna base camp trek with us?

Below are the 6 main reasons that we are Known as best trekking service providing local company based in Kathmandu Nepal and we 100 % assure our best quality trekking service to all our valued customers.

1.  Quality of Lodges/guest houses and hotels

We always accommodate our valuable customers at standard of quality lodges in trek where one can get hot shower, clean beds and attached bathroom in mentioned area in itinerary, we make sure our best choice for our customers comfortable and safety for accommodation. we accommoate at least 3 star category hotels with breakfast with attached bathroom and quality of hospitality service.

2. Quality of foods during trek

Hygienic and fresh foods is always first priority for our customers and we always make sure of it while you are in trek with us. We select tea house or guest houses along the trail based on Hygienic and delicious fresh foods for your meals, it is very important aspect of our life spcially when you are doing trekking in high altitude mountain. We always take best care of it for our customers safety and their health issues.

Our company is not only concern about quality of foods we serve but also concern about quantity of foods we serve during your trek in Nepal with us so we always encourage our clients to select own choice of unlimited meals and drinks on trek.

Unlimited Foods & Drinks: 

Like many other cheapest trekking operators does, we never provide limited foods and drinks during trek. In fact, you will serve unlimited fresh, hygienic and energetic meals & hot drinks 3 times a day. Most of cheapest package include very limited foods and drinks like only small portion of meal at Breakfast,at Lunch and at dinner and very limited cup of tea/coffee each day, which is not enough for high mountain trek. you need to eat adequate Unlimited meals and hot drinks as your own choice and that is what serve by our company during the trek. This will give you a BEST ADDED VALUE to trek with us.

Self choice of meals everyday: 

​Not only unlimited meals and drinks we serve, you are free to select your own choice of meals, like you can have full choice of vegetarian meals, non-vegetarian meals or choice of your meals from food menu in each lodges everyday for entire trek, this type of facility may not available with all other companies, so this two factors are something really important you should make sure before you book trekking with any other company in Nepal.

3. Quality Trekking service by Professional & Experienced SHERPA guide & Porters: 

Our SHERPA guides and porters always take very good care of your trekking holiday; they always walk together with you and give you fact information during trek. Their main concern is always to take very good care of your health and well being during trek. Our guide and porters are fully expert in the field of trekking & Climbing. Arrangements of quality lodge, foods, drinks and health issues are always serious concern of our guide and porters. They will not leave you alone as we have seen many guides are always walking behind or a head and not caring well for their guests. our guide always make sure 3 important issues during trek very professionally.

• quality of foods, drinking water, and accommodation
• situation of trail, weather condition
• health issues of trekkers while they are on trek

4. Safety and security is our prime concern & quick contact in Emergency

For us safety and security of our customers is always prime concern, without safety and security, we dont organize any trips, specially in himalaya. health and safety is always our first priority during trek and our guide is fully aware of it. incase of any Emergency issues of trekkers health, we take care of this issues so seriously. We are always keep in touch with our guides during trek.

5. Flexible in Itinerary: 

trekking itinerary in mountain region can’t be fixed every time, sometime due to any reason, we need to change or customize in itinerary. In this case our guide and porters are fully flexible to make necessary optional change as per your request by using their wise knowledge. as per weather condition or health issues of clients or due to any unavoidable situation in mountain, we are flexible to make any changes in itinerary immediately. terms and conditions may apply but we are always flexible to make any last minute or emergency change in itinerary or program which is normally fixed.

6.  Well paid wages & Insured guide and porters

At NETTA, we treat our working staffs, Sherpa guide and porters very well, they work so hard to make our customers journey so wonderful, without guide and porters care, hard work and best services, your trip wouldn’t be successful, that’s way we provide highest wages and facility to our Sherpa guide, porters and trekking/climbing staffs in order to encourage them for one of the best trekking, tours and climbing trip in Himalaya. We also provide very well equipment and they are insured well to prevent from unexpected accidents or medical treatment.

 

A Typical day in trek( morning to evening)

6 am- 7 am- wake up time, packing and fresh up

7 am- 7.30 am- BREAKFAST

7.30 am- 8 Am- Trek start

11.30 Am- 1 Pm- LUNCH

6 pm- 8 pm- DINNER

8- 9 pm- BED TIME

 

Typical meals on trek( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

BREAKFAST: 

Choice of Eggs, potatoes, breads, Muesli, Pancake, Oat meals, Tea/Coffe or set breakfast

LUNCH:           

Choice of Rice, noodles items, pastas items, potatoes items, vegetable items,

DINNER:         

Choice of soup, choice of Rice, noodles items, pastas items, potatoes items, vegetable items,Vegetarian or non- vegetarian options are available for daily meals

Important Notes:

1. Fixed Itinerary can be customized as per your requirements and timeframe.

2. Above Package Included 3 star or 5 star category hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara city( you can select the package), if you would like to stay at high class hotel (5 star hotels or so) or hotel as your own choice that is possible, please send us a request.

3. Our Trek package apply for minimum of two people in a group, however we can organize solo/single trek if you don’t have friend or partner to travel with.

4. We have discounted price package if there are group above 6 person or so, please send us a request for special deal for your group

5. Our trek package is based on full inclusive service from arrival in Kathmandu to Departure from Kathmandu including hotel in Kathmandu, sightseeing in Kathmandu, Incase if you would like to book your own choice of hotel or you would like to exclude city tour of Kathmandu, it is possible, just let us know any service that not required. Whatever is your exact requirements, we are happy to make customize accordingly

6. Do not hesitate to write us for any advice or special request, we are happy to hear from you and always ready to provide our quality trekking service in the Himalaya of Nepal.

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