Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

[ Day 01  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Arrive Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel.
[ Day 02  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Kathmandu sightseeing tour / preparation for trek.
[ Day 03  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Drive or fly Kathmandu / Pokhara (drive 6hours). 
[ Day 04  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Pokhara - Tirkhe Dhunga
[ Day 05  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Trek Tirkhe Dhunga – Ghorepani (2750m)
[ Day 06  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Morning excursion to Poon Hill (3195m) – Tadapani (2590m)
[ Day 07  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Tadapani – Chhomrung (2340 m.)
[ Day 08  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Chhomrung - Himalaya Hotel
[ Day 09  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Annapurna South Glacier Basin
[ Day 10  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Annapurna South Base Camp Visit - Dovan
[ Day 11  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Dovan - Jhinu Dada
[ Day 12  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Jhinu Dada - Pothana
[ Day 13  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Pothana - Pokhara
[ Day 14  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Pokhara – Kathmandu
[ Day 15  Annapurna Base Camp Trekking ]  Departure

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking - Cost Included
Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking - Cost Not Included
All the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Details Itinerary

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. Short briefing of your tour and check in to the Hotel. Rest for free noon and overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast will be sightseeing tour to Shyambhunath Stupa where you can see a lots of monkeys & beautiful view of Kathmandu valley. This old stupa called by monkey temple as well. Bouddhanath Stupa, second biggest stupa in the world & Pashupatinath temple, famous Hindus temple. In the afternoon prepare for trekking and overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Pokhara(910m)
After breakfast 6 hrs Drive to Pokhara about 200km by tourist Bus through good scenery of River and countryside. Check in to the Hotel and free afternoon on your own. Take a walk around Lakeside or you can do boating at Fewa Lake and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Pokhara - Tirkhe Dhunga
After breakfast an hour drive to Nayapul (50km) and then start your trek about 20 minutes to Birethati, a prosperous town beside the Modi River and again heading your trek to hille, then trek to a large Magar Village called Ulleri. After Ulleri the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep. This day you will trek about 3-4hrs and overnight at trekkers Lodge.

Day 05 Tirkhe Dhunga - Ghorepani 92750m)
After Breakfast start your Trek crosses a stream (Bhurungdi Khola) on a suspension bridge, Above the village where the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields, through rhododendron and oak forests then reach to Nangethanti. You can have lunch or short rest. Again Trek to Ghorepani through the forest. This day you will trek about 5-6 hrs. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 06 Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3195m) - Tadapani
Wake up early morning then at 4am an hour hike to Poonhill (3195m) with the help of your stick & flash light. Where you can enjoy with Panoramic Mountain Views & beautiful Sunrise View from your Eye lavel. Then after an hour Trek down to Poonhill and have Breakfast then start your 6 hrs Trek to Tadapani. Tadapani means,Far water. Water supply in this village from long distance.The trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali. We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 07 Tadapani - Chhomrung
The trail drops down from Tadapani, through dense rhododendron forest. From Ghandrung there are good views of the upper Modi valley. The route starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and continues up to the village of Chhomrung (2040m.) Towering above the village is the mighty peak of Annapurna South, with the Fishtail facing it across the valley. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 08 Chhomrung - Himalaya Hotel
We walk through the forest to Kuldi Ghar , before the route goes steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the gorge. Then the track winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. We camp above Himalaya Hotel (2680m.). O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 09 Annapurna South Glacier Basin
The track remains on the west bank of the Modi, now flowing through a more open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi follows a deep cliff to the right. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp (3480m) from which can be seen a spectacular panorama of mountains. We either camp here or continue north west, staying above the glacial moraine. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 10 Annapurna South Base Camp Visit - Dovan
The route begins on a broad grassy path, before climbing over lateral moraine and down to the beautiful ablation valley. We soon reach the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) The best views are probably obtained from the crest of the moraine,which we follow until it is cut through by the glacier flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north. Descend and follow the same route to a pleasant camp spot at Dovan, which lies on the boundary of the Sanctuary. ! O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 11 Dovan - Jhinu Dada
The trail passes the small village of Khuldi Bikas, before continuing through rhododendron and bamboo fields to the Alpine-style village. 5 hrs trek to Jhinu Dada. Enjoy the HOT SPRING! O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 12 Jhinu Dada - Pothana
After an easy descent 5 hrs Trek to the Gurung village of Landrung, the trail crosses a pass before arriving at the tiny village of POTHANA, perched high on a ridge. O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 13 Pothana - Pokhara
It's a 2hrs climb down to Phedi, where we meet the road and 1 hr drive back to Pokhara. Sadly this is the last day of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek, return to Pokhara. O/n Hotel.

Day 14 Pokhara - Kathmandu
After Breakfast Drive back to Kathamndu by Tourist Bus takes 6hrs drive. O/n Hotel.

Day 15 Departure
Drive to Airport for your Final Departure.

Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph