Annapurna Base Camp Trek 11 Days

Located in Annapurna conservation area of western region of Nepal, Annapurna Base camp trek is one of the popular treks to the adventurists who want…

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Trip Code :WT-CODE 1734

Located in Annapurna conservation area of western region of Nepal, Annapurna Base camp trek is one of the popular treks to the adventurists who want to experience the Gurung culture and observe the mesmerizing Annapurna Mountain range. Annapurna I (8019m) 10th highest mountain alone with the Annapurna south, Annapurna III, Annapurna Fang Hiunchuli, Machhapuchre (fishtail mountain), Gandharba chuli, tharpu chuli (tent peak).

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Preparation for trek, meeting with guide and full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft), 7 hrs.

Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Matkyu (3 hrs drive) and trek to Chhomrong (2140 m/ 7020 ft), 3 hrs.

Day 05: Trek from Chomrong to Himalaya (2,890m / 9,425ft), 8 hrs

Day 06: Trek from Himalaya to Machhapuchre Base Camp –MBC (3700 m/ 12139 ft) , 6-7hrs

Day 07: Trek to Annapurna base camp (4110 m / 13484 ft), 2-3hrs.

Day 08: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2310 m / 7578 ft), 7 hrs

Day 09: Trek from Bamboo to Matkyu (1500m/4921.26ft) 7 hrs and drive to Pokhara (2 hrs)

Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7hour drive).

Day 11: Departure

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Apex Himalaya Treks (AHT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with Apex Himalaya Treks display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel nearby Thamel as per your requirement. Thamel has great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping and Durbar square with its several temples and markets are nearby Thamel. Overnight at hotel. Includes: Accommodation, Transportation

Day 02

Preparation for trek, meeting with guide and full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel

After breakfast, your day will start for sightseeing of three Popular UNESCO Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley with your professional tour guide. Our first destination for sightseeing will be at Buddhanath (the biggest & Largest Buddhist Stupa in the World). Stupa of Bouddhanath epitomizes Buddhism. In this Area, you will visit a Buddhist Monastery and stop for a lunch. If the weather is clear you will get glimpses of the mountain ranges close to Kathmandu, particularly Mt Ganesh Himal from the restaurant location. Your guide will enlighten you with detailed historical and cultural information about the place. After Lunch, we will visit Hindus temple Pasupatinath, one of the holiest temple for Hindu religion people. After this you will visit Living goddess home and Kathmandu Durbar square. Locally, this old royal palace area is called Basantapur Area or Hanuman dhoka Durbar Square. It normally takes 5 hours tour to visit all these 3 monuments within Kathmandu city. - Entrance fee for these UNESCO site should be paid in Nepali currency. We suggest you to carry some Nepali money while sightseeing. - Please cover your shoulders and while sightseeing - To show gratitude and respect, use both of your hands rather than one when giving or receiving something, even money. It seen as a gesture of respect. - Remove your shoes when entering a home, temple or monastery (and leather items in Hindu temples) - Remember not to point with a single finger but use a flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place. Meeting time at 3 pm in your hotel with our office representative and he/she will help you to meet with your trekking guide. Your trekking guide will help you for shopping and collecting remaining equipment for the trek. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation ,Accommodation

Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft), 7 hrs.

We start our day early in the morning to catch a tourist bus at 7 am, we then set off for Pokhara via Nepalese country side that offer green hills, river, farms, streams etc. After a 200 km and around six hours drive we reach Pokhara (a city of Lake, literally); a city that offers us the magnificent view of various mountains namely Dhaulagiri (8167 m / 26135 ft), Manaslu (8163m/ 26122 ft) , Fishtail (6,993 m/ 22378 ft) and other mountain of Annapurna range. Do some last minute shopping for trekking and self-exploration around the town (walk around few lake, boating etc). - If you want fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request Includes: Breakfast, Transportation, Accommodation

Day 04

Drive from Pokhara to Matkyu (3 hrs drive) and trek to Chhomrong (2140 m/ 7020 ft), 3 hrs.

Our route to Chhomrong route passes through the west bank of the Modi Khola with descent and steep along the way to Chhomrong below the towering peaks Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail). Overnight at tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 05

Trek from Chomrong to Himalaya (2,890m / 9,425ft), 8 hrs

After you drop down to the Chomrong Khola on steep stone steps, you'll climb with the trail up again, initially through terraced fields and then through a forest of bamboo and rhododendron. Today's walk is always either up or down on steep paths that are often paved. You will occasionally find tantalizing glimpses of the Annapurna’s and Machhapuchhare. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation

Day 06

Trek from Himalaya to Machhapuchre Base Camp –MBC (3700 m/ 12139 ft) , 6-7hrs

Gradual ascending through the river bank of Modi Khola we reach base camp of MachhapuchreHimalwhich also known as Mt. Fishtailhere you can see the whole full view of Macchapuchre. Overnight at tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation

Day 07

Trek to Annapurna base camp (4110 m / 13484 ft), 2-3hrs.

The trail continues gradual ascending Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by spectacular mountains. Overnight at Tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation

Day 08

Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2310 m / 7578 ft), 7 hrs

Wake up early morning, explore the hidden valley then trek back to Bamboo (2345 meters), after breakfast you will be walking all the way downhill to Bamboo for 7 hours. Overnight at Tea house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation

Day 09

Trek from Bamboo to Matkyu (1500m/4921.26ft) 7 hrs and drive to Pokhara (2 hrs)

Today we will walk the down part of the trail mostly flat with spectacular mountains views. Traverse high above the river on a wide stone-paved trail to a large and prosperous town Matkyu. We continue our drive to Nayapul in a share vehicle to get to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. You will have free time to relax, get message and enjoy your evening in lake side. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Transportation, Accommodation

Day 10

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7hour drive).

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu in a tourist bus which leaves every day at 7:30 am. Our way back to Kathmandu will be same way like on day 3. Upon arriving in Kathmandu bus station you will be transfer to hotel. Free time is for shopping and other individual sightseeing in Kathmandu, specifically Thamel. - If you want fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation

Day 11

Departure

Our team will ensure that you are transferred on time to the airport for your flights if you are departing Nepal. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation

Although we do our best to follow the schedule above; on such adventurous trip, itinerary is subject to change due to weather, route conditions, local politics, transport or and other factors beyond our control. Apex Himalaya Treks and Expedition guide/leader would decide the best alternatives considering the best concern of the whole group.

Cost Include(s)

01. Three Meals normal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) without tea/coffee expect breakfast during the trek.
02. Fruits every evening after dinner as a desserts
03. Transportations
– Domestic Airport picks up & drops by private vehicle.
– Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu in a tourist bus fare.
– International pick-up and drop in a private vehicle
– Tourist bus station pick-up and drop
– Sightseeing in Kathmandu in Private vehicle
– Pokhara to Matkyu in a private/Shared vehicle (starting point of trek)
– Matkyu to Pokhara in a Private/Shared vehicle (ending point of trek)
04. Accommodations
– Clean tea-house accommodation during the whole trek.
– Three night accommodation in Kathmandu in a decent hotel @ Truly Asia Boutique or similar with breakfast basis.
– Two night accommodation in Pokhara in a decent hotel @City Inn or @ Hotel Orchild
– Accommodation during whole trek will be in clean tea-houses, twin-share rooms beds with normal foam mattress and pillows included but shared bathroom and toilet.
05. Staffs
– One government license holder English speaking Guide and his food, accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportations.
– Porter in the ratio of 2 client:1 porter and their accommodation, transportations and salary (A porter will carry max load 20-25 kg). Water proof duffle will be provided for you to put your luggage from us.
– Professional tour guide while sightseeing in Kathmandu valley

06. Permits and official arrangement
– Annapurna conservation permit (ACAP)
– Trekker’s information management system(TIMS) card fee.
– Travel & Rescue arrangements.
– All our government taxes, VAT and official expenses.

07. Equipment
– Trekking Poles
– Water proof duffle bag of 80 liter for your trekking equipment (which meant to be carried by porters)
– Trekking T-shirt
– Gaiter for high passes or during winter (December to February)
– Spikes for high passes or during winter (December to February)

Cost Exclude(s)

01. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
02. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.,
03. All beverages and bar bills.
04. Local permit, donations personal equipment.
05. Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters).
06. Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
07. Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu
08. Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that is beyond Apex Himalaya control.
09. Tips for guide and porter at the end of the trek