Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Pokhara

Today you arrive in Pokhara. Meet our team and there will be a briefing and introduction session. Overnight in hotel..

Day 2

Drive Pokhara to Ghandruk (6,571 ft)

Distance: 57 kms

Duration: 5 hours drive

Today is the first day of the Annapurna Base Camp trek and our destination is Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village. We start with a 5 hour road journey to Ghandruk from Pokhara. On the way towards Ghandruk we reach Nayapul, where trekkers have to fulfill the necessary check-in formalities at the office of ACAP. Ghandruk houses a museum of local Gurung culture. If the weather is clear, you will be able to see the Hiunchuli and Macchapucchre peaks from your teahouse in the evening.

Day 3

Ghandruk to Lower Sinuwa (7,414 ft)

Distance: 14 km

Duration: 6-7 hours

Sinuwa is the destination set for today. Today’s hike is a roller coaster on foot. Once you hike through the entire village of Ghandruk, the trail climbs up 200 m gradually to reach Kimrong Danda, a small village perched on top of a ridge. The village offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. From Kimrong Danda, you descend 400 m sharply through oak and rhododendron forests, crossing the Kimrong Khola at the valley floor. Once you cross the river, you will pass through the lower Kimrong village before climbing up again to Chhomrong. It is a 500 m climb to one of the biggest villages (with authentic Italian coffee) in the valley - you will have to stop at an ACAP Checkpost here. Chhomrong stretches from the top of the ridge down to valley floor, and you will descend 400 m through the entire village down to the stream. The day is not yet done, and you must climb another 200 m up steep stone steps to reach Lower Sinuwa, our halt for the night.

Day 4

Lower Sinuwa to Deurali (10,400 ft)

Distance: 12 kms

Duration: 6 hours

You will start from Lower Sinuwa today and climb 250 m to the upper village. Upper Sinuwa offers brilliant views of the higher valley. The trail is level for the first few kilometres, passing through dense bamboo and rhododendron forests. If you are hiking here in April, the rhododendron trees are in full bloom and the forest is alive with red flowers and birdsong. This section is one of the best parts of the trail. Once you reach Kuldigar, you will descend to Bamboo on the valley floor. The bamboo forests get denser as you climb gradually towards Deurali, passing through the villages of Dovan (look out for a giant waterfall crashing onto the river just across the village) and Himalaya - yes, that’s what the village is named. Just before you reach Deurali, you will pass the Hinku caves next to the trail and traverse a fan of avalanched snow and debris. The climb from Bamboo to Deurali is a whopping 900 m and should take 4 hrs - if you’ve prepared well! Deurali is a small village just at the base of Macchapuchhre - one of the most perfectly shaped mountains in the world.

Day 5

Deurali to ABC (13,451 ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (12,070 ft)

Distance: 8 kms

Duration: 5-6 hours

Today is the high point of the trek. We will hike upto ABC via Macchapuchhre Base Camp today. You will climb up 900 m , crossing the Modi Khola twice, and passing through sparsely vegetated slopes. As you climb higher up the valley, you will have to climb through accumulated snow from the winter. Macchapuchhre Base Camp offers excellent views of Macchapucchre, and even Annapurna South if you take a short walk from your lodge. You will gradually ascend over the right lateral moraine of the Annapurna glacier. The trail is an easy, pleasant climb. As walking some distance from MBC, you will realise you’re surrounded by massive 7000 m and 8000 m peaks. ABC is right at the foot of Hiunchuli and Annapurna South (7,219 m). To the right, you will see the main Annapurna (8.091 m) peak. To the east of Annapurna are Khangsar Kang, Tare Kang, Gangapurna and Annapurna III. A gigantic wall of steep rock and ice rises up from the glacier to the summit of Annapurna. Overnight at ABC.

Day 6

Annapurna Base Camp (13,451 ft) to Bamboo (7,582 ft)

Distance: 20 kms

Duration: 6-7 hours

Wake up before sunrise today, to have the best golden hour’s view of Mt. Annapurna. Enjoy your early morning tea with Annapurna in the background. It will be one of the best sunrises you will ever see. After enjoying the mighty Annapurna Sanctuary, we retrace the same trail that drops all the way down through Deurali, Himalaya and Dovan to Bamboo. After walking for about 6 hours, we finally reach the destination of the day, that is, Bamboo.

Day 7

Bamboo to Jhinu (5,659 ft)

Distance: 9 kms Duration: 6-7 hours

Jhinu Danda is the destination set for today. From Bamboo, we first hike up to Kuldhigar, where the office of ACAP and the visitor center is located. We then hike down to the bridge across the Chhomrong River passing Sinuwa. We cross the bridge and enter a beautiful Gurung village of Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, a steep descent will take us to Jhinu Danda. The Jhinu hot springs is 15-20 minutes downhill from Jhinu Danda. A 15 minute descent from the village to the riverbed takes you to the hot springs - three pools brimming with naturally heated water - the perfect balm for your aching legs after 6 days of hard trekking!

Day 8

Jhinu to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

Distance: 12 kms + 40 kms

Duration: 5 hours trek + 2 hours drive

Pokhara is the destination set for the day. Crossing the bridge over the Modi River, the trail initially passes through sporadic bamboo forest, which then crosses various small settlements up and downhill, decorated with terrace farms featuring seasonal crops till Siwai. The road intersects with the trail here, and you have the option of hiring a jeep to avoid hiking the last 8 km to Nayapul. If you choose to continue hiking, it will take another 2 hours to reach Birethanti where you will complete check out at the ACAP Checkpost. From Birethanti, it is a 10 minute climb to Nayapul, where you will board your vehicles for the drive to Pokhara. You can take a stroll along the Lakeside cafes and market, or actually go to Phewa Tal and sit by the lakeside bars or even take a boat out onto the lake. Overnight in Pokhara

Day 9

Depart from Pokhara

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

1. Accommodation

• Day 1 and Day 9 Stay in Pokhra.
• Day 2 to Day 8 Accommodation in Teahouse.

2. Meals (Veg + Egg):

• Day 2 Lunch to Day 9 Lunch.

3. Support:

• 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies.
• 1Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
• Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
• Enough support staff.

4. Trek equipment:

• Sleeping bag.
• Gaiters &Microspikes (if required).

5. First aid:

• Medical kit, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Blood pressure monitor, Oximeter, Stethoscope.

6. Transportation

• Pokhara to Kilyu&return back from jhinu jeep stand to Pokhara

7. Cloakroom room facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
8. All necessary permits and entry fees, up to the amount charged for Indian.
9. TIMS Card
10.Services from Pokhara to Pokhara.
11. Annapurna Base Camp Map.
12. Trek Completion Certificate
13.Trekking Kit Bag (Duffle bag if opted for Porter facility)

Exclusion

1. High Altitude Trekking Insurance (Mandatory).
2. Food during the transit.
3. Any kind of personal expenses.
4. Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Emergency evacuation, hospitalization charge, etc.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusion.
7. Extra Expenses.

• Porters for the personal bag*.
• Wi-Fi, charging batteries and hot showers, warm water for drinking
• Customary gratuities for guides & porters.

8. Nepal entry visa Bring Two Passport Size photos only for foreigners (Not for Indians).
9. Unforeseen costs due to weather conditions, etc.

Things To Carry
✅ ID Card
✅ Sunscreen, lip balm
✅ Trekking Shoes
✅ Water bottle 1Ltr
✅ Full sleeves T-Shirts
✅ Thermo Flask
✅ Down Jacket
✅ Trekking Poles
✅ Waterproof trekking pant and jacket
✅ Other trekking gears according to your requirement
✅ Raincoat or windcheater
✅ Cap and sunglasses
✅ Flashlight with extra batteries
✅ Leather Gloves
✅ Extra memory card for the camera
✅ Track Suit
✅ UV Protected Sunglasses
✅ Inner Fleece Gloves
✅ Water Bottle
✅ Warm clothes with thermals, gloves, caps and socks.
✅ personal medical kit
✅ Full sleeves T-Shirts
✅ Carrey some food like cookies and Candy.
✅ Toiletries.
✅ Muffler

Inclusions: Transportation | Accommodation | Meals | Permit | Trek Guide | Trek

Cancellation Policies

1 . All the cancellations must be communicated in written.

2. Token amount is nonrefundable in any cases.

3. Cancellations made 15 Days prior to travel date will attract cancellation charges.

4. Cancellations charges will vary from 25 % - 50% of the total tour package cost.

5.100 % Retention charges will be levied for bookings cancelled within 15 days of travel date or

6. No show scenarios.

7. No refunds will be given in case of missed or unused services. This includes Flights, Trains Hotel stays, meals, sightseeing, transfers, entry ticket, permits or any other HIMALAYA EXPERT services.

8. HIMALAYA EXPERT have the right to cancel your Invoice due to insufficient Advance Amount i.e. 50% of the total tour Package Cost.

7. In case, clients are suspected to indulge in any kind of illegal activity or violent behavior, HIMALAYA EXPERT will immediately stop the services while holding all the refunds.