Annapurna Base Camp
"Touch , Feel, Kiss the seven thousanders"
Annapurna Base Camp trek is the unique chance to be as close to with as many seven thousanders (7000m+) altitude mountains of the world. The Base camp (4130m) lies at the north-eastern base of Annapurna South (7219m) and Himchuli (6441m). From the camp, Annapurna I (8091m) lies in the north west, and Annapurna III (7555m) and Gangapurna(7455m) lie at the northeast. And in the East lies the infamous Machhapuchhre peak (6993m), spectacularly seen from Pokhara.
The trek starts with a short drive and then walking through 3300 knee cracking steps upward to the extravagant Poonhill, where 180 degree himalayan range in front of you brings a delight to the feeling of living in this world. Through the rhododendron forest highly rich in flora and fauna we pass along different camps along the glacier riverside to reach the base camp.
Watching the milky way galaxy above you, right in and with the mountains, mountains are right beside you, not one but many of the legendary names that mark the records. The 360 degree mountain view with most seven thousanders around you is just breathtaking and is as close to heaven as you can ever get.
The historical mentions of different mountains can be found in the vedic text. The Vedas often mention Annapurna as the mother of the Universe. Mythological stories tell Machhapuchhre is the child of mother Annapurna and Machhapuchhre was derived from Nepali word "Mata putra" translating in english it means, son of mother. The satellite images of google reveal the Annapurna Himalayan range surrounding the Machhapuchhre mountain, graphical symbolism of mother holding her baby in her wife. Machhapuchhre is the one of the most mountains both according to the cultural history of Nepal as well as the fact that no human feet has ever touched the summit. Every expeditions ever attempted have resulted in dramatic tragedy.
But reaching the Annapurna Base Camp is as safe as it can be. Every year hundreds of tourist make it to the base camp and come back without a hassle provided you hire experienced, professional and friendly trekking company like us. Jokes apart, but it is true that significant tourists fall into trouble into different things along their trek because of improper planning and careless management of different companies.
We are on a mission to serve you our warmest hospitality helping tourism develop the country. For us, your satisfaction always comes first .
A. 10 days
Day 1:Pokhara to Hille
Drive 1 and half hour to Nayapool/Birethati
Check in to Conservation Area
Walk two and Half hour.
Day 2: Hille to Ghorepani/Poonhill
Knee cracking steps for two hours
Walk one and half hour to Nangethati
Lunch
Two more hours walk and check in at Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani/Poonhill to Tadapani
Early morning Walk to Poonhill (1 hour)
Back to hotel after sunrise view
Breakfast
Walk four more hours in Rhododendron forest for 4 more hours to check in at Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani to Chomrong
Walk down to river base.
gradual climb to chomrong
Break
four to five hours
Day 5: Chomrong to Deurali
Long walk of 6 to 7 hours
Early morning start walk along forest on the side of Modhi river
Day 6: Deurali to ABC.
Start of Alpine regine, apparent change in topography
Through the Alpine forest, shrubs and forest we reach the Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 7: ABC to Sinuwa
Early morning View of Sunrise
360 degree mountain view
Downhill
6-7 hours walk
Day 8: Sinuwa to Jhinu
Uphill and downhill
4 hour walk
Hot spring 45 mins walk
Day 9: Jhinu to Australian Camp
7 hours walk
First 2 hours uphill
Walk along motor way
View of Pokhara, Sunrise, Machhapuchhre and other mountains
Day 10: Australian Camp to Pokhara.
1 hour walk to Kande and Drive 1 hour back
Or 2 hours walk to Phedia via Dhampus , Drive back to Pokhara
Equipment Check-list
1 Big rucksack
2 Large plastic bag to put inside the rucksack
3 Daypack
4 Trekking boots (water proof recommended)
5 Socks for trekking boots
6 Short pants for hiking
7 Gloves
8 Camp shoes
9 Socks for camp shoes
10 Long pants for camp & hiking
11 Sleeping bag
12 T-shirts or short sleeved shirts
14 Sweater / down jacket
15 Rain coat or a good umbrella
16 Utility knife
17 Sunglasses
18 High strength sun lotion
19 Towel
20 Water bottle
21 Flashlight with extra batteries & bulb
22 First Aid kit: Band-Aids
23 Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Painkillers, rehydration salts, antiseptics, antihistamine, Throat lozenges etc.
Cost Includes:
Completely tea house trekking with full board i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sharing accommodation with 2 or 3 travellers at higher altitude.
TIMS and ACAP permits.
4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan (Bed & Breakfast)
All necessary private transportations
Airport pick up/drops on private vehicles
First aid and medical kits
All government taxes and official charges.
Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with all entrance fees.
English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide, Porters
Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
Cost Excludes:
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost, we strongly recommend you purchase travel and health
insurance for your trip.
Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol, you may wish to bring a few snacks with you. We
recommend nuts, dried fruit and trekking bars.
Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
Personal equipment’s and personal expenses.
In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides
etc the extra charge should be borne by customer.
Tips is expected but not mandatory.
Thank you so much for your interest in trekking with us. We are already looking forward to welcome you to our beautiful homeland Nepal and share our
culture a. We know you will definitely enjoy the trip and make an unforgettable experience. Like its said, Nepal for nature, culture and adventure. And do contact us for any queries
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