Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Into the Heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary

Annapurna area was first explored by British Colonel James O.M. ‘Jimmy' Roberts in the year 1956 and brought the world's attention to this ‘Sanctuary of Gods'.

This trek passes through a diverse range of climate, vegetation and cultural zones. From lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to the alpine environment of the Sanctuary, each day on this trek offers something different. The land really does change daily, which provides a tantalizing introduction to Nepal's cultural and natural beauty.

The journey begins in Pokhara, as you walk through many villages and up to the lush green hill country typical of the middle hills of Nepal. Thatched roofed villages, set among the terraced fields, make an attractive foreground for the magnificent snowy range of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and, the most majestic peak in all the Himalayan range - Machapuchere (Fish Tail). This trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with a unique cultural diversity. Upon leaving the rural farms and lowland villages behind, we head towards the deep gorge between the peaks Hiunchuli and Machhapuchare through the dense rain and bamboo forest of the narrow Modi Khola River Valley. The Sanctuary, with its immense walls of stone, really is a mountain fortress. Once inside, you will be in the midst of the great snow peak of Annapurna (26,545ft-8,091m). Other major peaks overlooking the Sanctuary include the Annapurna South (23,693ft-7,219m), Gangapurna (24,457ft.-7,455m) and Annapurna III (24,787ft-7,555m). This area is also referred to as Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) Base Camp. Our return journey descends through the terraced Modi Khola Valley and finally concluding back in Pokhara.

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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
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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..



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Typical Itinerary

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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