ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

 

One of the most popular trek of the world  -the Annapurna Base Camp. The Annapurna region lies in the foothill of Mt. Annapurna in North-central Nepal stretching along with Lamjung Himal from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. 


Trek to Annapurna Base Camp passes through waterfalls, villages, farmlands, rhododendron forests, and Annapurna Base Campmountain vistas. The Annapurna Base Camp trek, like others in the Annapurna region, takes off from the lake city of Pokhara.  Trekkers  pass through a diverse geographical and cultural variation with amazing ranges of flora and fauna in between. Needless to say that throughout this trekking journey we get to enjoy the sheer magnificence of the Himalayas, including two mountains that are above eight thousand meters - Mt. Annapurna (8091 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m); hospitality and rich culture of the local community and the brilliance of nature. Just imagine being in the company of some of the highest mountains on earth and the magnificence of the sunrise over the snow-capped Himalayas.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: KATHMANDU – ARRIVE KATHMANDU.
You will be met at Tribhuwan international airport, Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. O/N hotel.


Day 2: KATHMANDU - CITY TOUR, (B)
After breakfast we will have a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. You will visit Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath and Patan City. O/N hotel.

Day 03: KATHMANDU TO POKHARA (B)
After breakfast you will drive to the domestic airport and fly* to Pokhara, where on arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and relax for the afternoon.

Day 04: POKHARA TO TIRKHEDHUNGA. 1,000m to 1,540m. 4-5 hrs (B/L/D)
We drive for two hours to the village of Lumle where we meet our trekking crews before we begin our trek. Then we will walk through meadows and terraced rice fields for about an hour before the trail crosses a big bridge by the confluence of Bhurungdi Khola and the Modi River. Here lies a large village bazaar named Birethanti. For the next three hours or so we will we continue the walk on the gentle but steadily climbing trail to the village of Hille (1,540m) and shortly after (15 mins) we get to the lovely hill village of Tirkhedhunga for our night stop.

Day 05: TIRKEDHUNGA TO GHOREPANI. 1,540m to 2,750m. 5-6 hrs (B/L/D).
Today the walk takes us up more than 3,000 stone steps to the breath taking views from Ulleri. From here you can have good views of Annapurna South and Himchuli. After thi hard climb you will find the trail eases off and after an hour it reaches Banthanti where just a few tourist lodges are situated. You soon enter a forest of beautiful rhododendrons, which is really spectacular in March & April. After about two more hours gradually ascend the trail reaches Ghorepani.

Day 06: EXCURSION TO POON HILL. 3 hrs. TREK FROM GHOREPANI TO TADAPANI. 2,750m to 3103m to 2,590m. Additional 4 hrs (B/L/D)
After waking up at 5am you will carry out your pre dawn assault on Poon Hill. During your one hour hike to the top you will witness breathtaking views as a wide Himalayan vista opens up before you that includes Dhaulagiri 8167m (the world's seventh highest peak) and Manaslu 8156m (the world's eighth highest peak) with the mighty Annapurna range stretched in between them. You will return to Ghorepani for breakfast before you start the undulating* four walk to Tadapani.

Day 07: TADAPANI TO CHOMRONG. 2,590m to 2,170m. 5 hrs (B/L/D)
We now leave Tadapani for the interesting hike to join the main Ghandrung to Chomrong route. Today you will hike a series of undulating trails and small paths leading to the villages of Chiule and Klisigo before you get to your overnight stay at Chomrong.

Day 08: CHOMRONG TO HIMALAYA HOTEL. 2,170m to 2,920m. 6 hrs (B/L/D)
After descending to the suspension bridge over the Chomrong Khola you hike the undulating trail to the small hamlet of Dobhan via the villages of Sinuwa, Kuldihar and Bamboo. About half an hour past Dobhan a shrine which is the sacred home of the deity Panchhi Baraha and next to it is a view of an impressive waterfall. Passing the Modi Khola the trail goes steeply up to Himalaya Hotel for your night halt.

Day 9: HIMALAYA HOTEL TO MACHAPUCHARE BASE CAMP. 2,920m to 3,700m. 5 hrs (B/L/D)
About one hour from the Himalaya hotel stands the huge rock that forms the Hinku Cave, a favourite camping shelter and landmark for mountaineering expeditions, which is a pleasant place to rest. About 30 minutes from Hinku Cave is Deurali and after Deurali the trail crosses several streams before you enter the sanctuary itself where a few lodges are located where you will stay the night.

Day 10: EXCURSION TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP & TREK BACK TO HIMALAYA HOTEL. 3,700m to 4,130m. 6 hrs (B/L/D).
The path up to to the base camp is moderately steep and you will find this stretch very pleasant as you gently stroll along the river through tranquil meadows with many boulders to rest upon and gaze in awe at the surrounding peaks. From here the panorama is breath taking, Annapurna I rears above a rubble covered glacier while to the south Himchuli and Annapurna South loom ominously whilst Machhapuchre (Mt. Fishtail) appears quite magnificent. For a view of Gangapurna climb the moraine with a few rock cairns to the south. Have a complete rest here and enjoy your views of the Annapurna Ranges before you trek back the same way to Himalaya-Hotel.

Day 11: HIMALAYA HOTEL TO CHOMRONG. 2,920m to 2,170m. 5 hrs (B/L/D)
On this day we retrace our path from day 8.

Day 12: CHOMRONG TO POTHANA. 2,170m to 1,900m 5 hrs (B,L,D)
Leaving Chomrong we follow the undulating path to Pothana crossing over several suspension bridges in the process. There is a stiff 550m climb on this day but you will be a veteran Himalayan hiker by now and this will not present you with any undue difficulty. On the way you should be able to see Dhauagiri and towards the end of the day the path descends gently to Pothana.

Day 13: POTHANA TO DHAMPUS TO POKHARA. 1,900m to 1,650m. 2 hrs (B).
From Pothana trek about for two hours through more beautiful landscape to reach Dhampus where we take the two hour drive back Pokhara.. 

Day 14: POKHARA TO KATHMANDU (B) 
You will have a free morning in Pokhara and you can make good use of the city's ample shops and cafés. If you are still feeling energetic go for a boat ride on beautiful Phewa lake. In the afternoon we will fly* back to Kathmandu where we will transfer back to our hotel and then visit Patan square, which is famous for its temples, arts and crafts. In the afternoon we take the short flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 15: KATHMANDU - FREE DAY (B).
Free day for your own activities (Optional tours).

Day 16: KATHMANDU - DEPARTURE (B).
Departure Transfer to airport to connect onward flight

 

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