USD 1,250
USD 1,099 per person
Activities | - | Fitness Level | Moderate |
Max Elevation | 4130m | Commute | Kathmandu to Pokhara |
Best Month | Autumn,Spring,winter | Group Size | Min: 2, Max: 10+,single |
Arrival on | Kathmandu | Depart From | Kathmandu |
Meal | B L D | Duration | 13 Days |
Stay | Hotel & Tea House | Price | USD 1,099 per person |
A short trip to grasp the spectacular views of Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441).
Annapurna and major Nepalese city Pokhara dominate the western Nepal. The starting point to this major trekking route is a naturally blessed city, Pokhara. Annapurna is the most popular trekking region of Nepal where every year above 50% of the total trekkers to Nepal trek in the region. The beautiful landscapes, the gorgeous mountain views, the dense vegetation of rhododendrons, bamboos and giant firs throughout the trial are luring beauties of the trek. Apart from these, the rock strewn steep trials, rushing rivers, deep waterfalls and the exceptionally unique cultural practices in the villages mostly dominated by Gurung inhabitants is equally worthwhile to explore. As the trek comes closer to the Annapurna Base Camp the improving views of the wide range of Himalayas and the cool Himalayan breeze provides the sensational joys. Every moment the trek rewards with the worthwhile watch. It may be culture, landscapes or the pleasant weather. Annapurna Conservation Area Project has the lead role in preserving the floras, faunas, wild lives, and fragile nature of the region. The conserved area includes both the Base Camps Machapucchre and Annapurna. The trek in the region is also particularly popular because the trial also takes you the famous trekking peaks of Nepal including Tent Peak, Fluted Peak and Hiunchuli.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft; Meal: Dinner)
Day 2: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City (Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft; Meal: Breakfast)
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara, Drive to Phedi and trek to Tolka via Dhampus (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft; 1710 m/5642 ft. Flight: 30 min Drive: 1 and half hrs. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 4: Trek to Jhinu Danda, Evening, visit to Hot Spring (Altitude: 1780 m/5874 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 5: Trek to Chhomrong (Altitude: 2040m/6732 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 6: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (Altitude: 2920/9635 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 7: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (Altitude: 3480m/ 11485 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp and return to Deurali (Altitude: ABC: 3900m/ 12870 ft. Deurali: 3230m/10660 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD]
Day 9: Trek to Chhomrong (Altitude: 2040m/6732 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk (Altitude: 1940m/ 6402 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Trek: 4-5 hrs. Drive: 2 hrs. Meal: BL)
Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Flight: 30 minutes. Meal: B/D)
Day 13: Departure
What is included?
✓ Airport transfer for both the International and Domectic Arrival/Departure by Hiking Nepal office representative in a private vehicle
✓ Welcome Dinner at Typical Nepalese Restaurant with cultural dance show
✓ Farewell Dinner at finest restaurant in Thamel Kathmandu
✓ 3 Nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis
✓ 8 Nights’ accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
✓ 1 Night’s accommodation at 3 star Hotel in Pokhara with breakfast in twin sharing basis
✓ Full board meal during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea & coffee, seasonal fruits, chocolate/s & biscuits)
✓ English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group with 5 Trekkers in a group, porters (2:1)
✓ All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
✓ Domestic airfare for the sector Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu
✓ Trek transfer as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
✓ Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee
✓ Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Adventure Certificate
✓ Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
✓ All government and local taxes as applicable
What is not included?
✗ Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)
✗ Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
✗ Cost incurred during emergency, evacuations
✗ Tips for Guide/porters/driver …
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft; Meal: Dinner)
Before landing at the Nepalese airport the view of the Himalayan giants standing tall beyond the skies are a warm welcoming note to Nepal. Welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival at the terminal you will be received by your tour officer and a driver. They will escort you through the boisterous streets of the city to your hotel in a private vehicle. You will be thoroughly helped in the check-in procedure by your tour officer.
Day 2: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City (Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft; Meal: Breakfast)
In the morning, after your breakfast in the hotel you will be escorted to Pashupatinath in a private vehicle. Pashupatinath is one of major Hindu pilgrimages of the world and prominent in Nepal. It lies 5 kilometers south west from the city centre. Your sightseeing tour kicks off here followed by sightseeing tour of Buddhist mega shrine Boudhanath which is closely located to Pashupatinath. Both of these sacred shrines are the UNESCO World Heritage sites allowing to venture bountiful of ancient arts and cultural and religious practices scattered in every corner of the monumental buildings. At Boudhanath you will have your lunch in one of the Tibetan restaurants and then drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square. The ancient courtyard built in the heart of the city is an epic demonstration of the medieval history of Nepal. The pagoda style palaces, the stone paved roads and the arty wood works is exceptionally amazing. You will walk through the typical Nepalese streets of Asan and Thamel to your hotel after your sightseeing.
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara, Drive to Phedi and trek to Tolka via Dhampus (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft; 1710 m/5642 ft. Flight: 30 min Drive: 1 and half hrs. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
After the early morning breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in a private vehicle. You are flying to Pokhara which is 30 minutes flight to begin your trekking. As soon as you arrive to Pokhara, you will be straight away hitting the road to Phedi on a private vehicle. From Phedi your trek to Annapurna Base Camp begins. Few hundred meters of steep climb up the hill from Phedi you will stand at the elevation of 1080m and yet the steep ascent continues till the ridge of Dhampus at 1580m. At Dhampus the trek starts to reward with the mesmerizing mountain views which goes on improving as you ascend higher. Traversing the forested trials paved with stones, ascending and descending to several villages the trial finally emerges to main Modi Khola valley and descends to Tolka 1710m. Your lunch will be at one of the tea houses on the trial.
Day 4: Trek to Jhinu Danda, Evening, visit to Hot Spring (Altitude: 1780 m/5874 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
You will enjoy the breakfast early morning, and then begin your trek. Initially, the trial to Jhinu Danda descends down to the stream at 1620m then climbs through the forests before dropping a bit to the flagstones streets of Landrunk 1550m. Through the paved courtyards of Landrunk, the left trial goes to Ghandruk but you will follow the alternate steep ascent towards Jhinu Danda. Enjoy the Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda and spend overnight at mountain lodge.
Day 5: Trek to Chhomrong (Altitude: 2040m/6732 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
As usual enjoy your hearty breakfast and starts trekking in uphill trail passing small newly settled village, and crossing a suspension bridge, you will reach at Chhomrong. It is a last village settle by the Gurung ethnic tribe as well as an entrance for a Sanctuary. Stay overnight at mountain lodge.
Day 6: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (Altitude: 2920/9635 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Follow the terrace village and farm fields trail till Chhomrong River, crossing a bridge, you will walk uphill trail till Sinuwa hill. Then onwards, you will enter to the dark and thick forest of Rhododendron till Khuldighar. Now, you will follow a long and steep steps downhill trail crossing Bamboo, oaks and Rhododendron forest towards Bamboo. From here, you will walk for a while to reach Himalaya Hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 7: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (Altitude: 3480m/ 11485 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)
You will begin your trek a bit earlier today. After the breakfast, you begin your walk on a rock-strewn trial through dense vegetation and climb up through steep gorge to Hinko 2960m. Beyond Hinko crossing the narrow gorges and the avalanche track as you climb through large rocks for 30 minutes you will be arriving at Deurali 3000m. As the sanctuary gates open beyond Deurali the trail widens and becomes easier. Crossing the more avalanche tracks, moraine and streams as you climb little further you will enter the area of Machapucchre Base Camp 3480m. The mountain views from this point are stunning. Huinchuli, Annapurna I [8091m], Annapurna III [7555m], Gangapurna [7454m] and the unique Machapuchhre [6997m] are the panoramic beauty worthwhile watching whole day from the point.
Day 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp and return to Deurali (Altitude: ABC: 3900m/ 12870 ft. Deurali: 3230m/10660 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD]
You will begin your trek with a dawn today. Though the trek to Annapurna Base Camp is two hours climb, starting early is preferable to avoid the clouds that often come in before noon. From Annapurna Base Camp the view of the south face of Annapurna soaring above the sanctuary is exceptionally regal. Annapurna Base Camp offers the spectacular 360 degree intact view of the sanctuary. The accessible point for the trekking peaks like Tent Peak 5663m, Fluted Peak 6501m and Huinchuli 6441m- Annapurna Base Camp is the most popular trekking destination of entire Nepal. As you spend the plentiful time at the Base Camp you will retrace your path to Deurali the very day for the overnight stay.
Day 9: Trek to Chhomrong (Altitude: 2040m/6732 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
While you follow the retracing path back, you will stay at Chhomrong for the overnight stay. After your breakfast, you will slide down to crossing Bamboo, Sinwa to Chhomrong. Witnessing the rushing river and the magnificent waterfalls throughout the trial you will arrive to Chhomrong.
Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk (Altitude: 1940m/ 6402 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
You will be served the delicious breakfast in your tea house room at Sinuwa. Then you will begin your trek towards Ghandruk- a typical Gurung village with cultural affluences. Taking a deviated way from Chhomrong through the tropical vegetation of rhododendron and bamboo forests as you slide down you will be enjoying the glorious long distant views of the entire Annapurna range. Upon arriving at Ghandruk you will be indulged in cultural exploration within the village and it is one of the major highlights of the trip.
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Trek: 4-5 hrs. Drive: 2 hrs. Meal: BL)
Once again, you will resume for the last day of the trek after your breakfast. While retracing your path you will be gradually entering the urbanity. However, the landscapes on the trail and the glorious mountain views are still just in front of your eyes. After short descending walk of 3-5 hours the trekking trail will merge to the roadways at Nayapool. From Nayapool you will be escorted back to your hotel in Pokhara.
Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Flight: 30 minutes. Meal: B/D)
Today, you will have enough leisure time. Wake up at your time and take breakfast. You can starts a day with walking around or can also go for boating at Fewa Lake. At Pokhara, you have enough option for adventure trip including Paragliding, Jeep Flier, and Bungee jump. Afternoon, Depart from hotel for your flight to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu Domestic Airport, our office representative and a drive will be waiting you and help you to check-in at Hotel. In the Evening, we invite you for farewell dinner at authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Departure Day
Completing the most wonderful 12 days long vacation in Nepal, today you will be departing back to home. As per your flight schedule you will be transferred to the airport by your tour officer in a private vehicle. As your welcoming was special, Explore Himalaya will give you a special see off.
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13th Feb | 26th Feb | Limited Seats |
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19th Feb | 4th Mar | Limited Seats |
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24th Feb | 9th Mar | Limited Seats |
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28th Feb | 13th Mar | Limited Seats |
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