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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