Annapurna Base Camp Trek

ITINERARY

DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

DAY 02 : Fly to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 30 minutes flight, 5 – 6 hours trek

DAY 03: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 5 – 6 hours

DAY 04: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft): 4 – 5 hours

DAY 05 : Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 3 – 4 hours

DAY 06 : Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m/12135ft): 5- 6 hours

DAY 07: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 – 8 hours

DAY 08: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5770 ft): 5 – 6 hours

DAY 09 : Trek to Naya Pul then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive

DAY 10: Fly to Kathmandu

DAY 11: Final Departure

INCLUDE/EXCLUDE

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle

3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast

Teahouse 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 flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)

An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)

Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation

Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)

Visit Nepal Explore’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take

All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)

Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)

All government and local taxes

ACCOMODATION

We will be staying at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu, Mt. Kailash Resort in Pokhara and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis.Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 250. Although single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at a lower elevation, it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.

MEAL

During our Annapurna Base Camp Trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea-houses or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available while in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.

NOTE

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

This is moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers with the ability to walk at least 5-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have a positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish this trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases are required to consult their doctor before taking the trip. It is also advised that you inform Visit Nepal Explore about the medical condition before booking the trek.