Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREKKING

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Duration: 13 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate

Enjoy great experience at scenic Annapurna Sanctuary surrounded by high peaks
Annapurna base camp one and only place with nice lodge in all Himalaya range
Witness great change of landscapes, vegetation, people and varied cultures
Walk from low warm climate to cooler alpine hills and at arctic zone of ice-glaciers
Explore nice traditional hill villages of great interesting culture and custom
Within dense forest covered in rhododendron-pines and fir tree lines on walks”

Adventure Hub Treks and Expeditions present a grand scenic walk to Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, one of the most beautiful and magnificent adventure in short time duration of a week.

Annapurna Base Camp probably the one and only base camp trek that one can reach and enjoy fabulous mountain views in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary enclosed by series of high peaks.

An adventure for all types of peoples and age-group as this trek provides safe walk without any major problem of catching AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) as elevation gains slowly by the time you reach at the highest spot being well acclimatized.

On this walk where route leads from low warm paddy fields and villages with slow climb towards higher cooler hill covered with dense vegetation and tall tree lines of rhododendron and pines.

As adventure progress walking into nice farm villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong inhabited by Gurung the hill tribes of Annapurna range where you can witness colorful and interesting cultures of the local natives.

Walk continues heading into a river gorge covered in forest and then finally entering into a wide open valley at Sanctuary enclosed by amphitheatre of peaks as walk leads to the end of the sanctuary at famous Annapurna Base Camp.

From Annapurna base camp enjoy marvelous scenery of surrounding world giant peaks with Mt. Annapurna I at above 8,091 m high, the first 8,000 meters mountain ever climbed in 1950 by French Expedition which was three years before Mt. Everest was conquered.

After a fantastic time and adventure at Annapurna base camp within scenic Sanctuary then return route leads back on the same trail till Chomrong and then on new path visiting Jhinu village a place with refreshing natural hot springs.

Enjoying marvelous moments then completing our overall adventure on Annapurna base camp with short drive to picturesque city at Pokhara with great memories and experience on high hills of Annapurna.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival day in Kathmandu via various countries and airlines

On fresh arrival in Nepal at Kathmandu international airport, where you will be received by Adventure Hub Treks and Expeditions staff and guides then transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu

Day 2 : A day in Kathmandu preparation for trek with options for tour

Enjoy free day in Kathmandu with time to prepare for Annapurna Base Camp trek, interested people can join in our exciting sightseeing tour for half or full day tour at places of great interest around World Heritage Sites

Day 3 : Drive / fly to Pokhara 860 m (220 k.m.)-06 hrs (30 mins by air)

Morning as per the group size either in charted bus, or in car including tourist coach, that takes you on main Nepal highway to reach Mid-West area of the country at beautiful Pokhara. One of the most amazing city located on the laps of massive Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ where reflections touches its serene Phewa Lake. On reaching Pokhara transfer to respective hotels near the lake side with time wander around the streets by the lake lined with shops and stores with many good hotels and restaurants. (Flying options taking 30 minutes flight to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu)

Day 4 : Drive to Nayapul drive and trek to Ghandruk Village 1,940 m - 06 hrs

Start our short wonderful adventure with short drive to reach the outskirt of Pokhara valley to Nayapul and at Bhirethati lovely village. From this nice low warm area walk leads past farm villages to reach at the foot of a hill at Syali village, and then climb for few hour to reach at nice village at Ghandruk for overnight night stop. The village offers views of Annapurna South and top of Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’. Afternoon explore Gurung village and witness the hill people culture and heritage farm life visiting interesting small Gurung museum with views of Annapurna peaks in the north direction

Day 5 : Trek to Chomrong 1,951m - 06 hrs

After pleasant stop at Ghandruk morning leads to short climb to Kimrong ridge and then into forested area with an hour descend to Kimrong river valley, after a short rest climb to a ridge and then on winding path with fine stone paved trail to reach high above Chomrong, where short descend takes you to overnight stop in a large Gurung village of Chomrong. One of the largest Gurung villages after Ghandruk withi Annapurna region as well the last permanent human settlement on route to Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary where other area far beyond are temporary settlement to cater trekkers with lodge

Day 6 : Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050 m - 06 hrs

From Chomrong morning walk leads downhill to cross a bridge over Chomrong river and then climb to Sinuwa located on high ridge with few Tea-House and shops facing views of beautiful scenery of landscapes with Annapurna Himalaya range. From here walk into forest areas with winding ups and then descend to a place with bamboo grooves at a place called Bamboo a small settlement with lodge. From Bamboo walk on gradual path into dense woods with easy ups to reach at Dovan located within a gorge of Modi River with few lodges for travelers

Day 7 : Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720 m -06 hrs

Walk this morning heading closer to our main highlight of the adventure walking on winding path with some steep ups within forest to reach past a small place of Himalaya Hotel, located next to large overhanging cave Hinko and beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. From Himalaya Hotel walk descend near at Modi River with short climb to reach at Deurali for possible lunch break, Deuarli onwards where tall tree lines stops for short alpine bushes. After Deuarli walk uphill following raging Modi river right up to Machhapuchare base camp for overnight stop, located at the bottom of majestic North Face of Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’

Day 8 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m - 04 hrs

After overnight at MBC (Machhapuchare base camp) morning leads to short walk of few hours to reach Annapurna base camp, from Machhapuchare onward Annapurna Sanctuary begins right up to the base camp. Walk leads to short climb to reach a huge field or a plateau to enter into midst of Annapurna Sanctuary enclosed with range of peaks and then short walk leads you to a welcome sign-post at Annapurna Base Camp. On reaching our final destination and the highest spot at 4,130 m high beneath towering Mt. Annapurna and range with other giant peaks of Vara-Shikar, Gangapurna with Annapurna South. Annapurna Base Camp, the only base camp in whole Himalaya region with facility of nice and cozy lodge

Day 9 : Trek to Bamboo 2,050m - 06 hrs

Enjoying exciting times with wonderful views of peals at Annapurna base camp, taking a long walk today on downhill route with some short ups to reach at Bamboo place for overnight stop, within back around trees and green vegetation, after being on arctic zone at Annapurna base camp and the sanctuary

Day 10 : Trek to Jhinu Danda with hot spring 1,700 m - 06 hrs

On return journey heading back at Chomrong with ups and down on reaching at Chomrong hill top where route diverts to another fresh new trail to reach our overnight stop at nice hill village of Jhinu located on a ridge with great scenery of rolling hills and mountains. At Jhinu where one can take refreshing bath in natural hot-spring a mere walking distance to hot springs close to raging Modi-River

Day 11 : Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara short walk with 2 hrs drive

The last day of our fabulous Annapurna Base Camp adventure where short walk ends around farm villages with exciting drive back to beautiful Pokhara in the comfort of nice hotels

Day 12 : Drive or fly to Kathmandu -06 hrs ride or 30 mins by flights

Morning from Pokhara where overland journey reaches you at Kathmandu as drive leads on same interesting highway to Kathmandu and back to your hotels, having afternoon free to enjoy own personal activities and shopping. (Options for scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes)

Day 13 : Final departure for homeward bound or to respective countries

Last day in amazing country of high Himalaya enjoying memorable times and experience trekking around Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary, the depart from the hotel for your international flight, where our staff and guide transfers you at the airport for your flight homeward bound or to next port of call

Trip Mode:                              Hotels in cities with local lodge on treks.
Trek Grade:                             Moderate to Adventurous walks.
Highest elevation:                   At Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m / 13,629 ft high.
Activities:                                City Tour-Drives and Treks (options of flights)
People and Culture:    Lower area of mix tribes with Gurung-Magar and Hindu
                                              Brahmin, Chettries with Dalits of various traditional
                                                cultures, higher hill populated by Gurung people
                                                the main tribes of Annapurna region interwoven with
                                                Buddhism religion and ancient heritage farm life,
                                                impressive cultures.
Trekking Duration:                  07 nights and 08 days (Pokhara to Pokhara)
Total Trip:                               12 Nights / 13 Days (Arrival to Final departure)

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Duration: 13 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate

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