ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
15 Days/ 14 Nights
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ANNAPURNA BASE
CAMP
Walking into the Sanctuary!
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1-10 people
Kathmandu, Nepal
5,416 m/10,529ft
Breakfast in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. All meals during the
trek
3-star hotels in Kathmandu
and Pokhara; and teahouses
during the trek
Private Vehicles/ Domastic Flight
Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Moderate
YEN-062
TRIP INTRODUCTION
Annapurna circuit trek is one of Nepal’s most popular
trekking routes. The trail between Basisahar and
Muktinath is a small portion of the bigger trade route
between India and china from the previous era, back
in time vendors from India and Nepal travel through
these trails and settles villages in the route.
The Southern slopes of Manaslu and Annapurna
ranges are heavily settled and farmed except for the
higher regions which support thick forests of
Rhododendron and fir. Most of the tribes inhabiting
this area are Gurungs, Magars, Chhetri, and Newars.
The Thakali and Mustang tribes control the busy
trading and pilgrimage trail along the Kali Gandaki in
ancient times in the present time these communities
are transformed into hospitality services. One of the
most striking significances of this trek is that you have
spectacular views of the entire mountain range every
day as you hike along the meandering trails. As this is
one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal
many lodges catering to the needs of the trekkers
have sprung up all along this trail and you will be
staying in one of these lodges every night.
DETAIL ITINERARY
DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:
Arrive in Kathmandu, meeting at the airport, and
transfer to the hotel. A short meeting (formalities)
regarding the trekking permits and check in to the
hotel, if time permits, you may visit some heritage
sites. Overnight in a hotel in Thamel.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHT SEEING TOUR:
After breakfast, you will be escorted on a guided tour
through the city by paying a visit to living goddess
“KUMARI” at Kathmandu Palace Squire, Palace
Museum, Taleju Temple, Kal Bhairav. Another place of
interest of the day is Stupa Svayambhunath situated
on the top of the hill. Svayambhunath laterally
meaning “the self-created" - one of the most beautiful
shrines of Kathmandu Valley and the ancient
Buddhist stupas in the world. At the end of the day,
you will visit the city of Patan (299 BC) - the city of fine
arts. Monasteries, temples are the main attraction of
the city you will spend some time exploring the Royal
palace a world heritage site before you end your day.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU – SYANGE:
Check out from the hotel and drive to Besi Sahar
(823m.) it takes almost six hours to drive along the
Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then
follow the narrow and paved road by the Marshyangdi
River to Besi Sahar (823m.). Besishahar is the district
headquarters of Lamjung district. All the local
government offices are situated here. From here, you
can see some mountain peaks, natural sceneries
surrounding the valley, and the daily activities of local
people. After having lunch here you drive further to
Syange. Syange is a small settlement with few
teahouses. Overnight in Syange.
DAY 04: SYANGE – DHARAPANI:
Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m.) which takes
about five hours. As you cut through a narrow field
from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates
from the south face of Manaslu, enters on the
opposite bank. The Marshyangdi then veers to the left
and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, you arrive
at Bagarchhap, a Bhote village with prayer flags
fluttering in the breeze around a Buddhist monastery.
Continuing to climb through forests of pine and oak,
you pass through Danaque (2210m.). There comes a
small wooden bridge that takes you to follow a steep
ascent path up to Timang village. It lies at the bottom
of Lamjung Himal. The trail goes through flat levels
until you reach Chame where there are government
offices, shops, and hotels. Chame is the administrative
headquarters for the Manang district.
DAY 05: DHARAPANI – CHAME:
Early morning after breakfast you will start to trek to
Tatopani the path will be full of adventure and as far
you walk away from Marfa you will notice the change
in people, culture, and nature too. The trek will be
around 4-5 hr. Night in the lodge.
DAY 06: CHAME – PISANG (3100m.):
It is about five hours trial. With Lamjung Himal
(6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for
Pisang. The mountain disappears as you climb the
path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. You
continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a
high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an
impassable cliff. From this point, the valley becomes
extremely steep-sided as you follow the path to
Bhratang (2950m.). A short climb from the village
brings you to a rock-strewn area where you cross a
suspension bridge and follow a high, winding path,
before crossing back to the right bank again. You now
walk through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the
valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape,
opening up a wonderful vista before you. You can see
the east peak of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak
(6091m.) to the northeast. Continuing, you come to a
long mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of
Pisang. Overnight in a guest house.
DAY 07: PISANG – MANANG:
Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m.) takes about five
hours. leaving Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge
which affords good views of the Manang valley and
Tilicho peak (7145m.). Descending past Manang's
airstrip at Hungde (3320m.), you come to a level area
from where the northeast face of Annapurna III rises
majestically above you. From the wide plains of the
Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m) also
becomes visible. Just beyond this point, you cross the
considerably reduced flow of the Marsyangdi River
over a wooden bridge to the tiny village of Mungji.
Cultivated fields appear on both sides of the path and
off to the right, below a craggy mountain, you can see
the village of Braga with its splendid monastery. Large
Chortens and mani walls abound and the tall peaks of
the Himalaya spread out before you - Annapurna II,
Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna (7455m)
and to the rear, Tilicho Peak (7145m).
After a short steep climb, you reach Manang which is
a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain
region. You stay here for the night.
DAY 08: MANANG ACCLIMATIZATION:
Rest day at Manang and hang in and around town.
This is an important rest and acclimatization day
before crossing the Thorung La. There are optional
day walks such as crossing the river to see the
tremendous ice-fall coming down from the
Annapurnas, or climbing high above the village for a
full panorama of the Annapurna range and the
Manang Valley. There is also a Himalayan Rescue
Association (HRA) aid post in the village which makes
an interesting and educational visit. Moreover, you can
visit Ganagapurna Glacier Lake as a short trip.
Overnight in Manang.
DAY 09: MANANG – YAK KHARKA:
As you leave the Manang for Yak Kharka you take the
right trail to Yak Kharka leaving the left trail that goes
to Tilicho Lake, the trail is about four-hour-long on the
way you can stop by for the picturing the beautiful
Yaks roaming around in grassy pasture land further as
you ascend gently to Yak Kharka passing through the
Gunsang (3960m.) village. En route, you can see
panoramic views all day.
DAY 10: YAK KHARKA – THORUNG PHEDI:
Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m.)
which takes about 3 and half hours. Leaving Yak
Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before
descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi
and crossing via a covered wooden bridge. After a
short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank,
you follow a narrow trail across an unstable spree
slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi.
DAY 11: THORUNG PHEDI – MUKTINATH (3800M):
A big day! Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
(3800m.) crossing Thorong La (5416m.) high Pass
takes about seven hours. It demands early starts in
the morning. As you leave the guest house, the trail
becomes steep up to the high camp but since this
trail has been used by local people for hundreds of
years, the path is well defined. The gradient then
eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing,
you reach the Chorten and prayer flags of the pass.
The views are dramatic, to say the least, from the
snow-covered mountains above to the head of the
Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple
hills of Mustang which are spread out before you. The
descent to Muktinath is a knee-pounding 1600m but
it is compensated for with excellent views of
Dhaulagiri. Eventually, the moraines give way to
grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the Jhong
Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines and temple.
Overnight in a hotel.
DAY 12: MUKTINATH – KAGBENI (3510M):
Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (2800 m.) takes
about three and half hours. You now begin the trek
descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge,
initially through an arid country in the same
geographical and climatic zone as Tibet. After passing
through Jharkot and Khingar villages with typical
Tibetan architecture, you follow the path steeply down
to Kagbeni, a primitive village famous for Tibetan
architecture. People living there follow the Tibetan
lifestyle and culture. There is situated a monastery
said to belong to the 15th Century. Kagbeni is the
border for Upper Mustang.
DAY 13: KAGBENI-JOMSOM (3510M):
You also can explore the typical village Kagbeni in the
morning time. Then our drive reaches at Upper
Mustang area after crossing the permit checking
point at the end of Kagbeni village. Almost all of the
driving road is via the bank of Kali Gandaki River, and
typical settlement of local peoples. Pass 3800 miter
altitude village and Nya La pass of 4010 miter. Reach
Ghami and overnight at the local tea house.
DAY 14: JOMSOM-POKHARA (810M):
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35
minutes. The flights are available during the morning
time. The strong breeze blows during and after and
frequent change of the weather prevents the flight
from being landed and taken off in the afternoon.
During the flights in the morning, the sky looks very
clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid
views of different mountain peaks. On arrival in
Pokhara, you will have a day free on your own you will
be exploring the famous lakeside street or getting on
to a boat ride in Phewa lake. Overnight in a Hotel.
DAY 15: DRIVE/FLY BACK OF KATHMANDU:
After breakfast, you will fly/Drive back to Kathmandu.
Check in to the hotel.
DAY 16: FLY OUT FROM NEPAL:
On the final departure from Nepal, you will have
breakfast and then according to your flight schedule,
you will be transferred to the international airport. Fly
out.
TRIP INFORMATION
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
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Placing in the hotel category in a double room
with breakfast.
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Excursions/ Trekking with English speaking guide.
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One porter for two persion during trekking.
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Boating in Fewa Lake (approx. 1 hour)
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Air Tickets Pokhara-Jomsom.
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Placing in teahouse during trekking days with
sharing basis.
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Three time meal during trekking.
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All king of entrance and permits.
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Transfer as per program
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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Nepalese Visa (on arrival at the airport): US $ 25 per
person (15 days) + 2 photos (3x4)
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Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
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All Personal expenses and drinks
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Tips: Guide, driver, etc.
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All Other expenses not mentioned in the program
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All Other expenses at situations not caused by the
agency.
PRE-TRIP ESSENTIALS:
HEALTH: A visit to Nepal does not require special
vaccination, however, we recommend to consult with
your attending physician and to stock up with
necessary drugs before you depart.
Medical services in Nepal are limited in mountainous
areas. If you wear glasses, it is better to have at itself a
spare couple.
MOUNTAIN SICKNESS: Any person traveling above
2500m can get easy symptoms of a mountain illness.
The first signs are headache, increased fatigue,
sleeplessness, appetite loss, liquid loss by an organism,
and puffiness. At the emergence of such signs, it is
necessary to remain at this height before full
acclimatization of an organism. It is recommended to
drink 2 to 4 liters of liquid a day. If symptoms don't
pass and the state worsens, it is necessary to go down
immediately. Sometimes even 300m can play a
crucial role. Planning the travel, leave spare days on
acclimatization at height 3700m and 4300m. After
4000m try not to rise more than 500m in one day. You
can inadequately estimate the condition therefore
always follow the advice of the accompanying guide
or locals.
WEATHER: Weather conditions on the mountain are
unpredictable. It might be sunny during the day and
cold as well as windy at night, especially at the high
altitudes. Sudden rainstorms or snow flurries are
always possibilities. Better be prepared!
PACKING: Choosing the right clothing for your trip is
very important. You always want to pack everything,
but that could make a hassle. Keep in mind that
almost every mountain region in Nepal the days are
warm and nights are cool. Usually, we recommend
people to bring warm jackets either fleece or down,
long underwear, and worm shocks. Pair of pants and
comfortable boot for the long day while sports
shoes/sandals for hiking or during the less active
period. The boots are another important factor while
on trek make sure that they are waterproof. The basic
principle of packing is comfort not luxury. In
Kathmandu and Pokhara you can get any necessary
gear at a very comfortable price.
But if you just enquire before you start packing things
we provide you better advice depending upon
present weather conditions. Do not pack unnecessary
things like hairdryers, lots of and lots of cosmetics and
electronics, while a battery power bank (Backup) for
your mobile phone, iPod is recommended.
Another important factor is that the porter/supports
you hire for the trip has a certain limitation of how
much weight he will carry on his back.
THINGS THAT YOU BEAR: Baggage, backpack you
give to a porter shouldn't exceed 15 kg. Your small
backpack for day transitions has to be designed for
the most necessary in the way: the camera, water,
additional clothes on a case of rain or a cold snap,
cream from suntan, toilet paper, and other personal
accessories if any.
EMERGENCY AND YOUR SUPPORT TEAM: All our
guide are well trained in first aid and can handle most
of the basic illness that occurs at high altitude or in
the jungle. Every group is equipped with a basic first
aid kit, every traveler must have full travel insurance
before coming to Nepal. And should make available a
copy of the policy at our office in Kathmandu. If an
emergency occurs, we will evacuate you from the
mountain to one of the internationally recognized
hospitals/clinics in Kathmandu and contact your
insurance company.
Just tell us about your preferences, interests and the
amount of time available to you and we will take care
of the rest. We will help design a tour and work out a
comfortable itinerary that best suits your needs.