Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Into the Heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary

Overview

Details

Trip length: 19 days: 5 nights hotels, 11 nights camping
Dates: April 4-22, 2008 & Oct 24-Nov 11, 2008. Note: We can organize this trek for a group of 1 to 16 people beginning on any day during the months of March, April, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec.
Cost: $2255 per person Land Only Cost
Difficulty: 12 days MODERATE trekking, max. altitude - 13546 feet / 4130 meters
Trip Rating:
Includes: Your trip includes:
An experienced, English-speaking local trekking leader. Kathmandu and Pokhara Airport transfers, internal flights and transfers, any land transport involved in the itinerary, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara, a guided half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and all meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Once on trek, your trip includes a full service staff, all food and all group equipment.

Your trip does not include:
International flights, Travel Insurance, Nepalese Visa, tips for porters and other trek staff, departure tax on leaving Kathmandu, miscellaneous expenses – souvenirs etc..

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - En route to Nepal - Depart USA for Nepal.

Day 3 - Arrive in Kathmandu. 4,265 feet. - Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to our group hotel.

Day 4 - A free day in Kathmandu. - Half-day guided sightseeing tour of places of interest in and around Kathmandu.

Day 5 - Fly to Pokhara 2,820 feet. O/N Hotel. - Morning free in Kathmandu then fly to Pokhara.

Day 6 - Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tirkhedhuga 4756 feet. - Drive up the newly built Chinese highway to Nayapul (New Bridge), where we begin the 3 to 4 hour trek.

Day 7 - Trek to Ghorepani 9,427 feet. Approx 5-6 hours walk. - Trek to Ghorepani, where you will begin to notice the altitude.

Day 8 - Trek to Tadapani 8,925 feet. Approx 5 hours walk. - We rise early for the 1 to 2 hour hike to the top of Pun-Hill for sunrise and continue to Tadapani.

Day 9 - Trek to Chomrong 6,399 feet. 5-6 hours walk. - Trek to the village of Chomrong - the last village and the gateway to the Sanctuary.

Day 10 - Trek to Dovan 6,986 feet via Bamboo. Approx. 6 hours walk. - A brief stop in Bamboo and then a gradual uphill to our overnight stop Dovan.

Day 11 - Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 12,201 feet. Approx 6 hrs. - Trek to Maccahapuchare Base Camp - beneath the mighty north face of Machhapuchare.

Day 12 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 13,432 feet. Approx. 3-4 hours walk. - Today’s walk leads us into the heart of the Sanctuary.

Day 13 - At Annapurna Base Camp. O/N Camp. - A leisure day at Base Camp.

Day 14 - Trek to Himalaya Hotel. Approx. 6 hours walk. - We descend to the lush green vegetation around the Himalaya Hotel for our overnight camp.

Day 15 - Trek to New-Bridge (Naya-Pul) 4,900 feet via Chomrong. Approx. 6 hrs. - Trek to our camp at the village of New-Bridge.

Day 16 - Trek to Luang 4,900 feet. Approx 5-6 hours walk. - Cross a small pass on the Deurali Ridge (7,380 feet) and descend to the village of Luang.

Day 17 - Trek and drive to Pokhara. Approx 3 hours walking and 1.5 hours driving. - An easy day to the road head and a 1.5 hour drive back to Pokhara.

Day 18 - Transfer to Airport for the flight back to Kathmandu. - Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 19 - Transfer to Airport for International departure. - Transfer to the airport and depart.

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