Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights
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Get face-to-face with the 10th highest Peak in the world, Annapurna as you trek to its base camp.
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Experience trekking on a unique trail that passes through diverse landscapes, from cityscapes to lush forests and then to alpine meadows.
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Pass through Annapurna Sanctuary and if you are lucky enough you may spot several endangered species like the Danphe (Himalayan Monal), Himalayan Tahr and many more.
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Trek through the beautiful Ghandruk Village where you can interact with the warm local communities and get to know Nepali culture up close.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview
About the Annapurna Base Camp Trek:
The Annapurna Base Camp is perched on a cloud-piercing height of 13,550 feet in the northern region of Nepal. Starting from Banthanti, Annapurna Base Camp offers a stunning opportunity to relish the breathtaking heights of giant Himalayan ranges. The mountain ranges included in this tour bring you through oak, pine, rhododendron, and lush green rice fields engraved with a diamond-like carpet of snow amidst majestic slopes of misty valleys. Since the Annapurna Base Camp Trek happens around a vast area of Annapurna Conservation Area,. You'll be walking across the Modi River and discovering some of the massive peaks at 7000–8000 m.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Nepal Quick Facts:
- Duration: 9D/8N
- Maximum Altitude: 13,550 ft
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty Level: Moderate-Difficult
- Approx. trekking distance: 67 Kms
- Temperature: Day: 15°C to 20 °C and Night: 0°C to 5°C
- Best Time To Trek Annapurna Base Camp: Feb to May, Oct to Dec.
- ATM: Pokhara
- Start Point/End Point: Pokhara.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Package Inclusions:
- 2 nights of twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
- All accommodations during the trek (lodge or tea house).
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) during the trek.
- Tea or coffee (served in a cup).
- Annapurna trekking permits and Tims (Trekkers Security Card) permits are included in the Annapurna base camp trek package.
- A comprehensive medical kit
- A government-licensed and well-trained English-speaking guide and his entire expenses.
- All required local tax and government tax.
- Trekking Route Map.
Available Group Departures:
- October : 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- November 6,13,20,27
- December :4,11,18,25
How to Reach Pokhara:
- By Air- To reach the Annapurna Base Camp trek, you can fly from major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur, and Varanasi to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, you can take another flight to Pokhara in Nepal. This air route provides a quicker option to travel to the Pokhara in just 5 to 6 hours.
- By Road- Regular bus services are available from Kathmandu and Sanauli to Pokhara. You can either opt for a local bus from the New Bus Stand, or a Greenline tourist bus from the Tourist Bus Station in Kathmandu to reach Pokhara.
- By Train- There is no direct train to Pokhara in Nepal. The nearest railway stations to Pokhara are Jaynagar, New Jalpaiguri, and Gorakhpur. You can take a cab or taxi to cross the borders of India at Panitanki or Sunauli. From there you can take a bus to Pokhara via Kathmandu.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary
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Pokhra - Pokhra
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Know Before You Go for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Backpack offloading charges – If you wish to offload your backpack, there will be an additional charge of Rs. 6,725 inclusive of tax. The backpack cannot weigh more than 9 kgs.
- Transport to and from Pokhara – You will need to reach Pokhara on your own on Day 1 and arrange for your journey back from Pokhara on Day 9.
- Food during transit – The trek fee does not include meals purchased during the journey from Pokhara to Ghandruk and the return drive from Syauli Bazaar to Pokhara.
- Use of plug points in tea houses – Most tea houses allow the use electricity charging points at an extra cost – 100-300 NPR, with the cost being towards the higher side as you go farther into the trek.
- Use of wifi and telephone in tea houses – You can buy wifi at all tea houses. Cost ranges from 200-300 NPR. The quality is not great. Major tea houses also have the facility to make calls.
- Use of RO treated water – all tea houses provide free filtered drinking water. If you wish to use RO treated water, there is an additional charge of 50 NPR per bottle.
- Buffer day: In case this is used, you have to pay us Rs. 3,250 per day (INR) + 5% GST for the buffer day. We will collect this only if we use the buffer day. The money will be collected by your trek leader.
- Tip: Porters in Nepal expect to be tipped. The tip amount for people who offload their bags will be INR 1,000 per person. If you do not offload your bags, the tip amount will be INR 700 per person.
- Suitcases/strolleys/duffel bags will not be allowed. Please note that last minute offloading will not be possible on this trek.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Pay heed to the tour leaders or instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound experience.
- Avoid treking during the nights.
- Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
- Budget at least Rs. 250 per person per day on bottled water.
- The tour takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
- While visiting the temples, do obey proper dress-code and do not hurt the local sentiments of the places.
- Rescheduling Policy for Private (Standard & Deluxe Package) & Group Bookings: 1) If rescheduling is made 7 days after the Booking Date till 15 days prior to the Date of Travel then 30.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as rescheduling fees. | 2) If rescheduling is made 0 days to 15 days before the Date of Travel then 100.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. | 3) If bookings are made 15 days before the Date of Travel no rescheduling & modifications will be made.
- Rescheduling Policy for Private (Super Deluxe) & Hotel Specific Bookings: No modification or Rescheduling will be catered. A standard cancellation policy will be applicable for such cases.
- Force Majeure: In cases of force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseeable circumstances), [Thrillophilia] reserves the right to reschedule Tours & treks or offer alternative itineraries to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.
- Cancellation After Rescheduling: Clients who reschedule their tours or treks but later decide to cancel will be subject to our standard cancellation policy. Any rescheduling fees paid will be non-refundable.
Things To Carry for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
- Warm clothes
- Rain cover
- Walking stick
- Led torch (with extra batteries)
- Mosquito & insect repellent
- Waterproof windcheater
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Extra pair of socks
- Fleece jackets and thermals
- Toilet paper & wipes
- Backpack with waterproof linings