Above the Himalaya Trekking (P) Ltd. Best Trekking Agency in Nepal, Nepal Trekking
Annapurna Region
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Round Trek
Annapurna Sanctuary (BC) Trek
Annapurna Panoroma View
Annapurna Royal Trek
Annapurna Ghandruk loop Trek
Poonhill Hot Spring Trek
Annapurna Siklis Trek
Annapurna Trekking
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Jomsom Trek
Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Dhaulagiri Round Trek
Panchase Hill Trek
Tilicho Lake Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
Annapurna Circuit with ABC
Jomsom Muktinath with ABC
Annapurna Circuit Jomsom trek
Annapurna Sunrise View Trek
Annapurna BC Trek -07 Days
 
trekking destinations
Everest Region
Annapurna Region
Langtang Region
Newly Opened Route
Dolpo Area Trekking
Ganesh Himal Area
Gorkha Manaslu
Village Trekking
Restricted Area Trekking
Easy & Exotic Trek
Around Kathmandu Valley
 
Major Services
Nepal Trekking
Nepal Hiking
Fixed Departure Trek
Nepal Expedition
Tibet Expedition
Peak Climbing
Nepal Tour
Rafting/Kayaking
Jungle Safari Tour
Hotel Booking
Air Ticketing
Village Tour
Sight Seeing Tour
Bird Watching
Mountain Biking
Paragliding
Bungy Jumping
Mountain Flight
 
trekking information
Trekking Season
Trekking Equipments
Trekking Grade
Trekking Style
Trekking Guide & Porter
Our Porters Issue
Trekking Permit
Altitude Sickness
 
Special Packages
golfNepal Golf Tour golf nepal
Nepal Charity Trek/Tour
Three Country Tour
Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour
Best of Nepal trek
Taste of Nepal trek
Pilgrimage Tour/Trek
Easy & Exotic trek
Casino Tour in Nepal
Honeymoon Tour
Honey Hunting Tour
Yoga & Meditation Tour
 
useful information
What is TIMS?
Passport & Visa Info
Diplomatic Missions
Important Info for Visitors
Altitude Sickness
 
 

Annapurna Base Camp Trek


Annapurna  Base Camp (Santuary) Trek, Trekking in Annapurna Region, Annapurna Round Trekking, Annapurna trek, in the heart of Annapurna, Moderate trek in Annapurna, The world best trail trek.For a short trek with few altitude problems the Annapurna base camp trek provides you with unparallel access to the spectacular you will find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views this Annapurna base camp trek is famous., This Annapuran Base Camp Treks trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny villages.

The Annapurna Himal is a vast massif of several peaks above 7,000 m, part of the range forms a natural am phi-theater known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. Ringed by such giants Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 2, Ganagapurna and Annapurna 3. We trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests, as we climb towards the famous Fishtail Mountain Base Camp. From the Annapurna Base Camp we use the same route till Chomrong downstream the Modi Khola before making a worthy detour to Ghandrung, a beautiful and large Gurung village.

 

Trip Highlights:

Walking through cultivated and pasture fields above Pokhara, Offers excellent views of  Annapurna South, Views of Dhaulagiri and the Kali Gandaki from Poon Hill - Surrounded by a ring of impressive mountains, including Annapurna I 8091m, Best Sunrise view from Poon hill. Typical Gurung villages at Landruk, Ghandruk, & Chhomrung; Machhapuchhare Base Camp; Great mountains views from Annapurna Base Camp: Panoramic views of Annapurna, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhare, Gangapurna, Tent peak, Gandharba Chuli, Natural hot spring at Jhinnudanda

 Facts of the Trek

Trek Name

:

Annapurna Base Camp trek

Trek Duration

:

18 Days

Best Season

:

February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.

Trek Grade

:

Moderate

Accommodation

:

Tea House .

Group Size

:

Min.1 to Max 18 persons in a group

Min. altitude

:

1065m

Max altitude

:

4130 m

Mode of Travel

:

Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara

Price

:

For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us

 Trekking Map

Annapurna Region Trekking Map, Nepal Trekking Map
 
+ Enlarge Map
 
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary Details:
Days 1:

Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel

Days 2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Days 3:
Drive to- Pokhara stay overnight,hotel
Days 4:
Trek 1, Pokhara to Tikhedhunga- One hour drive to Nayapul walk through the lust, green Modiriver valley. Past waterfalls with plunge pools that invite you to swim.
Days 5:
Trek 2, Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani: A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields as you climb up you walk up besides the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest you will have a good view of Annapurna South on the way.
Days 6:
Trek 3, Ghorepani to Tadapani: Early morning work up to Poonhil, One of the best Himalayan view points in Nepal Early morning working to the Poonhil, which provides a unobstructed view of the high Himalaya, we can have a breath taking views of Annapurna South, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 2, Annapurna 3, Fishtail, Lamjung Himal, and many more mountains. And start our trek to Tadapani, A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna , Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani which provides you a close up sunset view over the Annapurna Himalayas.
Days 7:
Trek 4, Rest day in Tadapani: Acclimatization day as you adjust to the altitude, you can either spend the day relaxing and enjoying the mountain views, or hike for a day.
Days 8:
Trek 5, Tadapani to Chhomrung: The trail drops down form Tadapani, through dense rhododendron forest. Stay at Chhomrong(2040m) towering above the villages is the mighty peak of Annapurna south, Annapurna 4 with the Fishtail facing it across the valley.
Days 9:
Trek 6, Chhomrong to Dovan: We walk through the forest of Kuldighar . The track winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Dovan
Days10:
Trek 7, Dovan to Machhapuchre Base Camp: A trek of the narrow Modi khola valley will bring you almost to the base of the M.B.C. Today we climb on past the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (which isn't really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted) to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. From here it is a two-hour trek to Annapurna Base camp, which offers spectacular views (5:30 hrs).Here you will spend a day gazing away at the snow covered peaks above and the beauty of the landscape around.
Days 11:
Trek 8, Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp. (Back to Dovan) Early morning working to Annapurna Base Camp,here you stand in the century, the 360 degree views are breathtaking, Although clouds roll in early, the curtain often lifts at sunset to rival radiant, glowing peaks after having a breakfast in Annapurna Base Camp. Trek back to dovan via Machhapuchhare Base Camp.
Days 12:
Trek 9, Dovan to Jhinu danda. Enjoy a natural hot springa at Jhinu danda stay overnight there.
Days 13:
Trek 10, Jhinu danda to Landruk a beautiful Gurung village provides you a excellent view.
Days 14:
Trek 11, Landruk to Dhampus. Close up view of Mount Fishtail and Annapurna South.
Days 15:
Trek 12, Dhampus to Pokhara, looking around pokhara.
Days 16:
Fly or drive back to Kathmandu .
Days 17:
Free day in kathmandu, you can do shopping or looking around, join to the cultural show dinner in the evening. Hotel
Days 18:
Final departure, transfer to airport
 
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
 
Cost for Standard Tour Cost for Deluxe Tour
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 845.00
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 980.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 805.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 945.00
16 & more
US $ 755.00
16 & more
US $ 895.00
 
Cost Includes : Cost Excludes:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus

2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek
Government Licensed holder English speaking Trekking Guides and Porters during the trek
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek.
All local Transportation from and to Kathmandu by private car/van/bus

Meals whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Airfare domestic / international
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 15 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 30 (duration 40 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu . You will require 2 passport size photos.
Airport tax domestic / international
All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks)
Personal Trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
   
 
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
Fixed Departure Date for 2009
Fixed Departure Date for 2010
Book this Trip   Mail to US   Tell to Friend   go to top^
Copyright © 2007-2008, Above The Himalaya Trekking (P) Ltd.. All right reserved.
Designed & Promotioned By: Rajan
Nepal News