subject: ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK (16 days) [print this page] ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK (16 days) ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK (16 days)
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a moderate nature trek that starts at Phedi, a short drive of about 45 minutes from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Base Camp, 4130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal's ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you cared to stop for a conversation. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towering snowy peaks in the background. The return walk is even more interesting as the trek winds around different ridges towards Ghorepani, where you witness breathtaking views of an early morning sunrise where a red halo seeps through glistening gaps over the snow capped peaks of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Mountains. The sceneries seen throughout this trek grace the landscape of the Himalayas where imagination defines the beauty of nature as an experience that can never be forgotten.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek will be even more interesting in spring as the whole forest along the trail turns red, pink and white with rhododendron flowers. This wonder trip can be done anytime of the year except during the monsoons [July thru August].
TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 16 Days
Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging -
Activity: Trekking and sightseeing
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: TH (Tea House / Lodge)
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight & private car
Maximum altitude: 4130m
TESTIMONIALS
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK
"We came to know about your company through articles on books and magazines. Once we reached Nepal, the airport pickup was good. Our itinerary was flexible - it suited our needs. The service at the lodges during the entire trek was good. Our porter Dan Bahadur was excellent and we would recommend him again."
Name: Bruce & Roanna Waldrol
Country: Australia
Area: Annapurna
Date: October, 2010
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"I came to know about your company through the internet and Lonely Planet. The services of the guides and supporting staff was excellent. They were always helpful, friendly, flexible and punctual. Camping service during the trek was very good. We had a positive experience."
Name: Roar Skalin
Country: Norway
Area: Annapurna / ABC Trek
Date: May, 2010
"Overall we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and experience with Explore Himalaya. Very friendly staff. Samundra was very attentive and helpful. The trek was outstanding We felt well looked after and had fun and laughter. Nawang and Rinzin were so great. The food in Nepal has been very good. We have had some very tasty meals. The lodges we stayed in were quite good. It has been interesting to see how meals are prepared and how family life works. The country and views have been incredible.
Thank you to everyone at Explore Himalaya for a fabulous holiday and experience!! Jonathon and I had an amazing time and part of that is because you had everything well organised for us, a superb travel itinerary and most of all very friendly staff. Thanks again. We'll be contacting you again when we decide to trek Everest Base Camp."
Name: Lorna White & Jonathan Cook
Country: Canada & UK
Area: Annapurna / Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Date: April, 2010
ANNAPURNA TREK
"We got to know about Explore Himalaya while browsing the travel sites on the internet. We had a very nice welcome with floral garland and a nice car. Our trek was excellent, well set-up, good acclimatization programme. Guide and porter were both exceptional - top marks to both! Quality of food & hotels was good, surpassed our expectations. Food was always well prepared and hygienic (supervised by guide always).Good service in lodges, all made an extra special effort to provide good service which was nice to know. Our itinerary was very good and excellent, never too much or too little. We had plenty of time to acclimatize. So we always felt good and safe. Overall we had an amazing time, made by your exceptional staff who looked after us all the way."
Name: Garry Enikki
Country: UK
Area: Annapurna
Date: March, 2010
"We have had an excellent trip to Nepal. Explore Himalaya have been very good in ensuring everything has worked out smoothly. Yalamber has been very helpful and friendly when in Kathmandu, and Bharat was an excellent guide during our trek."
Name: Kenneth & Fiona MacDougall
Country: Scotland
Area: Annapurna trek, rafting, paragliding
Date: May, 2009
I have just returned to Denmark from an fantastic trekking tour to Annapurna and I am very grateful to the team from Explore Himalaya, the porters and the guides, thanks to all not at least the guides who were very professional, helpful and kind.
Name: Susan Mary Nielsen
Country: Denmark
Destination: Annapurna Sanctuary
Date: October 2008
"It's been a very good experience to trek in Nepal and our guides and porters made it an even better experience."
Name: Carsten Rasmussen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna Base camp
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeng in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Fly to Pokahara & drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus [1700m]
Day 04 - Trek to Landrung [1550m]
Day 05 - Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
Day 06 - Trek to Himalaya hotel [2850m]
Day 07 - A day for rest day
Day 08 - Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp [3700m]
Day 09 - Trek to Annapurna south base camp [4130m]
Day 10 - Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
Day 11 - Trek to Ghandrunk [1940m]
Day 12 - Trek to Banthanti [2410m]
Day 13 - Trek to Ghorepani [2880m]
Day 14 - Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara
Day 15 - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 16 - Depart Kathmandu
PRICE
T-house trek:
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
USD 1685 per person on twin sharing minimum of 2 persons
Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek):
USD 1295 per person on twin sharing minimum of 2 persons
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide and porters
Single room supplement: US$ 80 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)
PRICE INCLUDES:
All meals during trek (except for GAP trek)
Accommodation during trek (local lodges)
Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu airfare
Pokhara/Phedi private transfer
English speaking local expert guide, porters etc
National park fees
Trekkers' Information Management System fees
3 nights' accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
Airport transfers and escort
PRICE EXCLUDES:
Nepal visa - Multiple Entre 15 days - USD 25 per
International flight & all domestic departure tax (NRS 170 (Subject to change) per person each way)
Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
Meals during GAP trek, hot shower
Extra baggage charges
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
Your insurance.
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