Annapurna basecamp trek is a very popular trekking destination of Annapurna region which lies in the north central part of Nepal. This trek is famous for Annapurna I (8091m) the 10th highest mountain of the world. Maurice Herzog and Louis lachenal from france were the first people to summit Annapurna I in 1950 AD. They lead the French team for the ascension and made history. After their summit numbers of tourist has visit this pace.
This trek is ideal for exploring the high hills, Annapurna mountains, glaciers, villages and different types of Flora and Fauna.
Notable mountains
Annapurn I (8091m), Annapurna III( 7555m), Gangapurna( 7425m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) , Machhapuchre (6993m)
Early morning drive to Pokhara with the amazing landscapes of southern part of Nepal. The duration of the bus is 6-8 hours but it depends upon the road conditions. During the way we will pass through some beautiful villages of Dhading and Tnahun district before arriving to our destination Pokhara.visit lakeside in the evening.
Overnight at hotel near to lakeside
We will take a private jeep and drive to Kimche. The duration of the jeep is is 3h30 minutes to 4 hours. on the way we will have amazing view of Annapurna mountains like Annapurna south(7219m), hiunchuli (6441m) and Machhapuchre(6993m). And we will pass through some beautiful villages before arriving to Kimche. After khimche we will start our trek till Ghandruk. The duration of trek is 2 hrs. there is 300m elevation so we will be climbing till Ghandruk.
Ghandruk is one of the most beautiful village of Annapurna region. the total population of this village 5529. The majority of people living in this village are of gurung ethnics. In the evening time we will visit the village , museums, and monastery. Overnight at local lodge.
Today we will be walking around 6 hrs to reach chhomrong. we will pass through the old village of Ghandruk (dandaghare).dandaghare is a beautiful old village , here we can see the old traditional houses and actual life of gurung people. After visiting the village we will start to climb slowly till we reach to komrong danda(2100m). From here we can have a splendid view of paddy fields and the landscapes of hilly region. After komrong danda we will descend till the kimrong river. here we will have a lunch and then we will start to climb till our destination chhomrong.
A best place to see the close view of mt Annapurna south and hiunchuli . chhomrong is quite a big village where majority of people living here are gurung and of magar ethnics. overnight at local lodge.
today the trail is mostly uphill. On the start of the trek we will descend till the end of village than we will start e to climb for Lower and upper Sinuwa. During the way we will enjoy the view of mt fishtail(6997m). after few hours of climb we will reach to Dovan via Bamboo village. From Dovan the trial leads inside subtropical forest and after a few hrs of climbing we will reach to our destination Himalaya. Overnight at local lodge
Today the trail is mostly uphill . we will be walking inside the forest for few hours before arrivning to Deurali. This area is very rich in flora and fauna. From Deurali the landscapes will change as we will be in plain and open valley with stunning views of Mt Fishtail(6997m), Annapurna south (7219m)and hiunchuli(6441m). after few hours of climb we will reach to our destination Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchre Base Camp Overnight at local lodge.
So today we will mostly descend till bamboo. We will return by the same way that we took to reach Annapurna base camp. We will have a lunch in Himalaya and continue to descend till Bamboo via Dovan. Overnight at local lodge.
The trail continues through the forest and we will be climbing and descending all the way till we reach to the village chhomrong with stunning views of Mt fishtail. From chhomrong we will continue to going down till Jhinu. A small village near to modi khola. In the evening time we will visit natural hot spring. Overnight at local lodge.
Today is the last day of our trek. We will descend till birenthanti or nayapool. during the way we will pass by the villages like Kyuimi, Syali bazar, New Bridge. It will take around 4 hrs to reach there. than we will drive to Pokhara visit lake side in the evening time , overnight at hotel
So its our last day of trip, we will head back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. It will take around 6-8hrs .During the way we can enjoy Annapurna mountains for one last time. We will stop around malekhu for lunch and drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel
Arrival
Our team will be waiting with your name on a paper board to welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport. And help you to drop at your hotel by private vehicles.
Following day
Discuss and brief about the trek and verify all your trekking equipment’s
to ensure you have all the important gears. And will help you to buy the missing gears.
How many kg Maximum for porter?
W provide 1 porter for two clients. so,the maximum weight is 8-10 kg per person.
We provide duffle bags for each member to carry during the trek as duffle bags are easy to transfer.
First Aid kit
We carry normal stuffs like bandages, creams and paracetamols but we don't provide any medicines to our guest as we are not licensed. We provide just normal first aid kit and request you to carry all your personal medicines.
Emergency Rescue
We request all our clients to bring or send us your travel insurance papers for the emergency evacuations. We help to provide the quick helicopter service if anything occur during the trek.
Foods
This Package dosesn’t include Kathmandu meals and soft beverages like tea and coffee.
During the trip
we provide three time meals every day(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
soft beverages like tea/coffee/hot lemon/ginger tea 3-4 cups a day.
fruit desserts and soups every day.
And if you wants to take extra foods and drinks than its on you. It doesn’t include in package.
Accommodation
This package doesn’t include Kathmandu Hotels but If you want us to manage at Kathmandu than we do manage hotels as per your demand.
During the trip every day you will be sleeping inside the good and furnished hotels. Rooms might not be same when you trek in higher altitude. But our guides will manage better one for you.
Transportation
This package doesn’t include the transportation service inside Kathmandu valley except airport pick and drop up.
We will use comfortable and deluxe tourist bus for both ways Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Private jeep for Pokhara to khimche and birenthanti to pokhhara
Thank you Namaste
Annapurna conservation area project fee
Tourism information management(TIMS) system fee
Transportation services during the trip
Accommodation for 8 days including 2 nights in Pokhara
lunch and breakfast for 9 days and dinner for 8 days during the trip.
All the staffs insurance
Meals for the staffs and their transportation service
Management of helicopter for the evacuation incase of health problems occur during the trip , funded by your tavel insurance.
Insurance of all the trekking staffs
Airport drop pick up
Trekking guide with good experience
The accommodation , foods and beverages of Kathmandu .
International flights
Additional foods and drinks during the trip
Travel insurance of clients
Visa fee
Toiletries material like, toilet paper, shampoo, soaps
Wifi service during trek
Hot shower
Beverages like beer, rum , mineral waters, hot water, juice.
Tips for the guide, porter and Sherpa(recommended)
Additional days foods and accommodation during the trip incase of blockage of roads or weather
All the services that are not mention above
Trekking bag
Trekking shoes (gortex)
Wind and water proof jackets
Sleeping bags
Sun glasses
Sun cream
Down jackets
Sweaters
Gloves
Head lights
Water bottles
Trekking sticks