Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Holidays,Nepal

Itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 01. Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345 meters) and transfer to hotel:
Our airport representative will pick you up and transfer you to hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 02.Drive/ Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 Km., 6 Hours) then trek Pothana (1990m, 3 Hours):
After breakfast at the Hotel , drive to the north of Pokhara to Phedi. From Phedi the trail climbs to Dhampus 1750m which stretches for several kilometers from 1580 to 1700m.The trail climbs to Potana. Overnight at lodge in Pothana

Day 03.Trek Potana to Landrung (1646m., 4 Hours):
The trail descends first and then climbs up all the way through Gurung villages. From the ridgeline beautiful mountain range of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machapuchare can be seen. Landrung  has many lodges with all the basic facilities for trekkers. Total 3hlf/4 hours walk. Overnight at Lodge in Landrung.

Day 04.Trek Landrung to Chhomrong(1950m., 4 Hours):
The trail  descends again for 10 minutes and then splits - north to Chhomrong and the sanctuary, or downhill to Ghandrung..Chhomrong at 1950m has a choice of hotels. Overnight at lodge Chhomrong.

Day 05.Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo Lodge(2340m., 6 Hours):
The trail drops down to Chhomrong Khola, then climbs to Kuldi at 2520m where there is an Annapurna Conservation Area project office, checkpoint and information center. Continue on to Bamboo Lodge 2340m, a collection of four hotels. Overnight at Lodge

Day 06.Trek Bamboo lodge to Himalayan Hotel(2900m., 6 Hours):
The trail climbs through Bamboo, then a small town en route continues through rhododendron forests to Doban 2630m and on to Himalayan Hotel at 2900m. Overnight at Lodge

Day 07.Trek Himalayan Hotel to Machapuchare Base Camp (3720m., 5 Hours).
From Himalayan Hotel on to Machapuchare Base Camp at 3720m. Uphill walk for almost whole day. Overnight at lodge

Day 08. Visit Annapurna Base Camp (4095m.) and return to Machapuchare Base camp (3720m., 4 Hours):
The climb to Annapurna base camp takes about 2 hours. Start early as clouds often come in before noon and can make the trail hard to find. The route passes a few roofless shepherd's huts. There are good views of the near vertical south face of Annapurna that towers above the sanctuary to the north east. Several peaks that are accessible from the sanctuary are on the trekking peak list. Tharpu Chuli 5663m offers commanding 360 degree view of the entire sanctuary. Its higher neighbour to the north is Singu Chuli (Fluted peak) 6501m, to the south is Hiunchuli. There are few birds in the sanctuary, but there are tahr, Himalayan weasels and pika. Overnight at lodge

Day 09. Trek Machapuchare  Base camp to Dobang (2400m., 5 Hours):
Compare to previous days now the walk is  much easier going down through mostly forest and sometimes scanty villages area to Dobang. Overnight at lodge

Day 10. Trek Dobang to Chhomrong(5 Hours):
At times return trek will be retracing your steps. Again mostly down hill walk with the combination of villages and rhododendron forest area to Chhomrong. Overnight at lodge in Chhomrong

Day 11.Trek Chhomrong to Tadapani (2300m., 5 Hours):
Full view of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri range including the Machapuchare can be seen from the ridge line. Continue down hill walk to a small Gurung village of Tadapani. Overnight at lodge Tadapani

Day 12. Trek Tadapani to Ghandrung(1970m., 3 Hours):
Ghandrung a huge Gurung village at 1970m is the second largest Gurung settlement in Nepal (the largest is Siklis).The hotels are scattered throughout the village and are quite far apart, both in distance and elevation. There are neatly traced fields both above and below the town. Overnight at lodge in Ghandrung.

Day 13.Trek Ghandrung  to Nayapul Drive to Pokhara:
Turn south at the foot of Ghandrung and start the long descent to the Modi Khola. The trail drops at first on a staircase, then traverses high above the river on a wide stone-paved trail. Reach Berethanthi and another 20 minute walk on the rough trail to Naya Pul ,where our vehicle will pick you up and drive to Pokhara. Overnight hotel.

Day 14. Drive/ Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (6 Hours):
We take tourist bus at 7 AM after b/fast to drive to Kathmandu and the driving will be a fantastic experience as we drive past many satellite towns on the way and we are able to see rural settlements, gushing rivers, terraces and green rural landscapes. Overnight hotel.

Day 15: Transfer to airport for final departure
You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We hope you enjoyed the tour with us and we expect that you plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal again. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight time, a representative from Parikrama Treks will transfer you to the airport.

Single room supplement: US$ 230/net extra per person

Extra cost [subject to change if revised]
Airfare/Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu: US$ 220.00 per person

The above cost includes the following services:
✓Airports pick up and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu transfers 
✓03 nights at 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara area on B/B basis
✓World Heritage sites for Sightseeing Tours during your stay in cities
✓All land Transport Including Cities to Cities, from hotel to starting and ending point of trek
✓Lodges/ tea house accommodation in double occupancy or family bed room during the entire trek and climb
✓Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the entire trek and climb
✓Services of a trained and Professional license holder English speaking trekking guide (leader)
✓Required number porters to carry your luggage (one porter for every 2 guests) during the trek
✓Expenses for all Staff including their salary, insurance, domestic airfare, transportation, food and accommodation
✓Warm Clothes and Shoes for porters during the trek
✓Medical First Aid Kit (carried by your guide)
✓Guide with experience of First Aid treatment, AMS safety training certified
✓All necessary paper work; trekking ACAP and TIMS Card/ Special permits fee as per the itinerary
✓Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle
✓Entrance fee in all monuments during tour
✓All government taxes, 24.3% VAT & service charges.

The above cost doesn't include the following services:
* International and Domestic Airfare not listed in the Itinerary
* Nepal entry visa fee which can be issued on your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
* Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara
* Airfare for the sector Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu. Quoted separately
* Emergency Rescue, Evacuation cost or any types of travel, Personal interest items insurance fee
* Any item of personal nature such as beverages, hot cold drinks, laundry, telephone call, battery charges, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
* Personal trekking Equipment
* Personal climbing guide if requested
* Food and accommodation if clients stock due to flight cancellation
* Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
* Tips for trekking, tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
* Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Cost Includes' section.

Insurance:
Travel insurance coverage for high rescue & evacuation, Medical treatment, loss of belongings and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.

Note:
The price does not include: undue escalation in fuel prices, new taxes levies on hotels and transportation services or any hikes in entrance fees. Any large tax hikes and new levies shall be payable extra and shall be billed accordingly with prior notice.

Equipment List

LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING REQUIRED:

General Items
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking sticks, Toiletries (Soaps, Sanitizers)

Bring Items/Snacks with you:
Strong water bottle/ Thermal flask, Sun/Snow Glasses, Sun hat, Sun Cream, Torch Light with extra batteries, Mask, Lip balm, chocolates,  dry food, Walking Stick, Cameras (chargers and batteries),  Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks. Your own regular medicine etc.

Clothing Items:
Casual wears & comfortable trekking shoes, warm clothing for nights & mornings, Raincoats, Towels, Warm jacket, Fleece Jacket, Thermal inner wear, warm trousers(wind proof jacke ) and shirts, woolen gloves, Sun Hat, Woolen socks(some pears)