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The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Respected and worshipped, Annapurna is truly awe-inspiring. Starting from Nayapul, this trail leads up to the Annapurna Base Camp and Machapuchare Base Camp, deep in the heart of the Annapurnas. Annapurna Base Camp is a natural ringed by Annapurna South and Annapurna I, Varahashikhar, Gangapurna and the holy mountain Macchapucchre (Fish Tail). The first few days are spent traveling through quaint Gurung villages and lush forests before reaching more barren and rugged terrain.

The trail to Annapurna Base Camp threads up the valley into the sanctuary where it gradually gives way to a gray screen and scrub before reaching snow fields, there are no villages to speak of for five days. Annapurna Base Camp trek is a wonderful trek with some tremendous views, from base camp a labyrinth of mountains tower almost vertically above with Annapurna I in dominance. An hour or two is spent here taking in the high mountains before commencing the return journey. Five further days are taken returning to Pokhara. Annapurna Base Camp trek is a good introduction to higher altitude without being too strenuous.

Trek Facts
Duration: 17 days
Starting from: Pokhara
Ending at: Pokhara
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: Annapurna Base Camp 4130 m.)
Culture: Gurung
Mode of trekking: Guest House
Himalayan sights: Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Varahashikhar, Gangapurna, Fish Tail etc.
Most attraction of the Trek: Himalayan views, unique Gurung village, Annapurna base camp, Rhododendron forest

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival - Hotel transfer - tour briefing
Day 02: At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, sightseeing lake side, peace sutupa, Devis fall, hotel over night.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga, Overnight Hotel
Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2750m)
Day 06: Poon Hill for sunrise (3193m) - Tadapani (2590m)
Day 07: Tadapani - Chomrong (2170m)
Day 08: Chomrong - Bamboo (23350m)
Day 09: Bamboo - Deurali (2505m)
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna base camp (4230m)
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp - Dovan (2505m)
Day 12: Dovan - Chhomrong (2170m)
Day 13: Chhomrong - Ghandrung (1940m)
Day 14: Ghandrung – Pokhara
Day 15: Fly Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 16: At leisure in Kathmandu, shopping, Hotel.
Day 17: Departure

PRICE: (Per Person)

US $ 993.00 (5-6 Pax)
US $ 912.00 (7-8 Pax)
US $ 837.00 (9 Pax & above)

PRICE INCLUDES
 Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodations during the trek
 Experienced Guide
 Sightseeing & Private transfers in Kathmandu
 Treks porters/helpers
 Annapurna Conservation fees
 All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
 Airport transfers with an escort
 Insurance of the guide and porters
 4 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu in BB
 Flight Pokhara to Kathmandu US $ 93
 TIMS permits

PRICE EXCLUDES
 International flight & departure tax
 Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
 Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
 Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance, entry fees for sightseeing
 Flight excess luggage
 Entry fees while sightseeing

Mt. Kailash tour via Simikot (Nepal / Tibet)

In May 1993 the governments of Nepal and China agreed to open the border between their countries. From that time on, travelers are able to make tours to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar through Humla, Nepal’s most remote district in the Northwest of the country. This route is the shortest and most practical for trekkers in terms of elevation and distance. Besides that, it treats its visitors with astounding views and great richness in culture and history.
The tour to Mt. Kailash starts from Simikot, situated at an elevation of 2910 meters, and climbs up to Nara La pass (4530 meters) before reaching the arid Tibetan Plateau. From Simikot it takes a 6-day’s journey to reach the Tibetan border town (Zhang-mu). This gives you plenty of time to acclimatize to higher altitudes.
There is no direct air service from Kathmandu to Simikot. Travelers generally have to fly to Simikot via Nepalgunj, the regional hub of Western Nepal. Nepalgunj-Simikot flights only operate early in the morning, so we have one overnight in Nepalgunj to catch the early morning flight the next day.
The tour (Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar tour) normally finishes at Zhang-Mu. It requires at least 20 days, but we can also finish your journey in Lhasa or extend it to other destinations.
Saga Dawa Festival at Mt. Kailash
Saga Dawa Festival is observed as one of the most important festival in Buddhist society all over the world. This festival held each year on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar (May / June). This festival is celebrated in honor of Sakyamuni's enlightenment. And this auspicious day coincide with three important events in Buddha's life, Birth, Nirvana and death.

Trek Facts

Duration: 22 days
Starting: Simikot, Humla
Ending: Zhangmu / Kodari border
Grade: Moderate / Hard
Highest access of the trek: 4345m Humla in Nepal, 5630m Mt. Kailash in Tibet
Culture: Chettries, Tibetans
Mode of trekking: Camping trek only
Himalayan sights: Mt. Saipal, Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurla Mandata
Most attraction of the Trek: Rich culture, adventure, scenic beauty, civilization, Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Organisation Tibet-visa - Sightseeing-Tour in KTM with guide/bus.
Day 03: Transfer airport, flight to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Flight Nepalgunj – Simikot; start trekking day 01 (Simikot – Dharapori).
Day 05: Trekking day 02 (Dharapori – Kermi).
Day 06: Trekking day 03 (Kermi – Yalbang).
Day 07: Trekking day 04 (Yalbang – Tumkot Khola/village).
Day 08: Trekking day 05 (Tumkot Khola/village – Yari below Nara La).
Day 09: Trekking day 06 (crossing Nara La – Sher); meet cars, transfer to Purang / Taklakot.
Day 10: Drive from Purang to Manasarovar-Lake
Day 11: Explore day at Manasarovar, Visit Chiu Gompa, hiking to Gossul Gompa
Day 12: Saga Dawa Festival in Darboche (If your date coincides with the festival)
Day 13: Kora Mt. Kailash, day 1 (Darboche – Chuku Gompa – Drirapuk).
Day 14: Kora, day 2 (Drirapuk – Dölma La – camp 1 ½ hours before Zutrulpuk).
Day 15: Kora day 3 (camp – Zutrulpuk (visit Gompa) – Darchen); lunch; leave Darchen, drive to Hor Qu, c
Day 16: Start for jeep-drive Hor Qu to Paryang
Day 17: Jeep-drive Paryang to Saga.
Day 18: Jeep-drive, Saga to Nyalam / Zhangmu.
Day 19: Drive Zhangmu – Kodari – crossing border and continue to Border Resort for relax
Day 20: After lunch drive to KTM; hotel.
Day 21: Free day in KTM
Day 22: Departure