Overview

From ancient kingdoms to majestic mountain vistas, trek through the breathtaking Himalayan landscape of the Annapurna Ranges. Pass awe- Inspiring glaciers, stay on the bank pristine rivers, cross mountain pastures, dip into natural hot springs and encounter mule trains carrying supplies to remote villagers. Rest in revive in cozy mountains tea houses and meet friendly locals along the way. Moreover, you will witness the sheer beauty of the diverse Himalayan landscape as you hike through fairy tale forest , vast moorlands cut by    cascading rivers  and the blue-hued peaks of base camp as they glow under starlight!

While passing through fascinating villages you will experience terraced farmland, giving an insight into how the locals of this area live. It also winds through rhodondren forests, passes over glacier, rivers and waterfall that allow spectacular views of sheer cliffs with rivers running below.  And of course the Himalayan provides an awe- inspiring backdrop! With the highest altitude being 4130 at Annapurna Base Camp, and a steady but gentle increase in altitude in days proceeding, there is little likelihood of altitude- related problems.

The panoramic Himalayan ranges appear in golden color while on sunrise and sunset from Poonhill (3210m). The scenario is astonishing from east to west gradually; Lamjung Himal(6983m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna IV(7525m), Machhapuchhre(6997m), Gandharva Chuli(6248m), Hunchuli(6441m), Annapurna South(7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Baraha Shikhar(7647m), Nilgiri South (6889m), and MT. Dhaulagiri (8167m). Actually few words couldn’t describe the charm of this trek.

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu

  Airport pick up. Drop at hotel in Kathmandu. Trip briefing at evening by trekking guide.

• Day 2 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

  7 hours drive by tourist luxury bus. Relax at Pokhara.

• Day 3 - Drive Pokhara to Ulleri (1960m) via Nayapul (1010m)

  3-4 hours drive Approx 4 hours trek to Ghorepani (2840m) Overnight at tea house.

• Day 4 - 3-4 hours drive Approx 4 hours trek to Ghorepani (2840m) Overnight at tea house.

  Early morning hike to Poonhill for beautiful sunrise.-45 minutes Trek to Tadapani – almost 5 hours Overnight at tea house.

• Day 5 - Tadapani to Chomrong( 2140m)

  4-5 hours hiking. 11 k.m walking distance Overnight at teahouse.

• Day 6 - Chomrong –Dovan (3200m)

  5-6 hours trek. 14.5 k.m distance Overnight at teahouse

• Day 7 - Dovan –Deurali (3200m)

  4-5 hours trek. 12.5 k.m walking distance. Overnight at teahouse.

• Day 8 - Deurali to Annapurana Base Camp (4130m) via Machapuchhre Base Camp(3700m)

  4-5 hours walk 11 k.m total distance. Overnight at teahouse

• Day 9 - Trek back Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo(2345m

  Approximately 5 hours trek. 16 k.m total distance Overnight at teahouse

• Day 10 - Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m)

  Hot spring at Jhinu Danda 4-5 hours walk. 13 k.m total distance. Overnight at Teahouse

• Day 11 - hinu Danda –Siwa (1230m) then drive back to Pokhara(950m)

  2-3 hours walk 2.5 hours drive back to Pokhara Overnight at Pokhara in Hotel.

• Day 12 - Early Morning drive back to Kathmandu

  204.7 k.m road distance 7 hours drive approximately.

Cost Includes

• Two nights accommodation with breakfast (room with attached bathroom) in kathmandu
• Rescue operation arrangements in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
• Accommodation during the trek.
• All meals during the trek ( breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
• Government-licensed trek guide
• Porters for trekkers luggage (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
• Guides and porters costs – meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) permit fee
• Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
• All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

• International flight costs
• On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30,
• Travel insurance
• Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, or late departure or early return from the trek.
• Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee) drinks, cold drinks, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
• Personal clothing and gear
• Tips for guide and porters
• Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond company control like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, political instability, etc