Overview
Around The Himalayas offers you a 14 days itinerary to Annapurna Base Camp. We provide well experienced English/German guide which is authorized by Nepalese Government with a valid license. The itinerary offered is just a basic one, that can be customized upon the interest of the clients.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to the Bhaktapur hotel
Day 02 : Bhaktapur: Sightseeing & tirp preparation
Day 03 : Drive from Bhaktapur to Pokhara 5/6 Hrs
Day 04 : Drive from Pokhara to Phedi & trek to Dhampus (1,650m) 2/3 Hrs
Day 05 : Trek from Dhampus to Landruk (1,565m) 4/5 Hrs
Day 06 : Trek from Landruck to Chhumrong (2,340m) 5/6 Hrs
Day 07 : Trek from Chhumrong to Dovan (2,505m) 5/6 Hrs
Day 08 : Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m) 4/5 Hrs
Day 09 : Early morning hike to ABC (4,130m) & back to Chhumrong (2,340m) 8/9 Hrs
Day 10 : Trek from Chhumrong to Tadapani (2,630m) 5/6 Hrs
Day 11 : Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,930m) 3/4 Hrs
Day 12 : Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1,070m) & drive back to Pokhara 5/6 Hrs
Day 13 : Fly back to KTM,Sightseeing in Pashupatinath & Boudhanath,Farewell dinner at Boudha
Day 15 : Final departure
Pricing on Group Size Basis:
All inclusive Trek and Climbing Price for single participant basis:USD 000Per Person
All inclusive Trek and Climbing Price for 2 participants basis: USD 000 Per Person
All inclusive Trek and Climbing Price for 3-5 participants basis: USD 000 Per Person
TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS
- Highest peak point to trek Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
- Multi-dimension culture & traditions
- Walking inside Rodhodendron forest (Lali Gurans)
- Views of Annapurna I (8,091m),Dhaulagiri (8,167m),Himlchuli (7,893m),Machhapuchhre (6,993m) & many mores
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in KTM & transfer to the Bhaktapur hotel
Overnight: Bhaktapur
Meal Plan : Dinner
Day 2: Bhaktapur sightseeing & trip preparation
Overnight:Bhaktapur
Meal Plan : Breakfast
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Overnight: Pokhara
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 4: Drive to Phedi & trek to Dhampus (1,650m)
We leave Hotel after breakfast & take a 45 mins. Drive thorough under-constructed road to Phedi & start trekking from there. Trek begins with stone steps, terraced fields and through villages. We continue our walk until our camp which passes through small beautiful villages located on a ridge with a beautiful views of Annpaurna South, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) .
Overnight: Dhampus
Meal Plan: B/D
Day 5: Trek from Dhampus to Landruk (1,565m)
Day start with a sensational sunrise view over the mountains. After breakfast, we head towards 2nd day trail to Landruk via Pothana & Pitam Deurali. Gradually trail ascend inside Rododendhron forest nesting different species of birds. As we climb higher, panoramic view of villages turns into dots the land below. We take a lunch break on the way to Tolka.
Overnight: Landruk
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 6: Trek fom Landruk to Chhumrong (2,210m)
Trail descend quiet steeply down above the river through Bamboo forest and isolated farmsteads. After crossing the Modi Khola on New Bridge, trail move slowly up to Jhinu Danda, where the lunch is served at tea-houses. On your interest, can take a path 20 mins.down to hot-spring. After lunch we continue our trail to beautiful Chhumrong village, which is built on steep hillside with a stunning prominent view of Machhapurchhre (Fishtail).
Overnight: Chhomrong
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 7: Trek fom Chhumrong to Dovan (2,600m)
After breakfast, trek descends with stone steps towards suspension bridge to cross the Chhumrong Khola and goes up to Sinuwa. The trail passes through beautiful Rododendron forest and waterfall, where the higher chances of seeing wild animals.
Overnight: Dovan
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 8: Trek from Dovan to MBC (3,700m)
Day start with breakfast and continuing our hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp via Deurali. Trail passes through dense Bamboos and Rododendron forest and crosses 2 avalanche track on a narrow trail that hurdle against cliffs. Especially in a winter and Sun shining time trekkers must consider these spots at a higher risk. After crossing a small bridge we reached to Deurali and slowly the tree lines disappear with the alpine bushes and shrubs along Modi river. Walking for an hour we reached to MBC, which is located on the bottom of north face of Machhapuchhre.
Overnight: MBC
Meal Plan:B/L/D
Day 9: Early morning hike to ABC (4,130m) & trek back to Chhumrong (2,210)
Early morning about an hour walk on the slopey grass uphill to Annapurna Base Camp retreat your speechless mind with a stunning views of Annapurna ranges in a 360 degree. ABC is the best gateway to close encounter with massive Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Annapurna III (7,525m), Gangapurna (7,454m) ,Machhapuchhre (6,997m) & others. After good scenic walk to Base Camp, we slowly return back to lodge for breakfast and continue our day walk down to Chhumrong.
Overnight: Chhumrong
Meal Paln: B/L/D
What's included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse lodge accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flight (Pokhara - Kathmandu)
- English & German speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Around The Himalayas's trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paper work; trekking permits
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- All government and local taxes
What's not included
- Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides,porters & drivers
- Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section