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21st Jun, 2017 by: Himalayan Magic Treks
12 Days Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
General knowledge about Annapurna Base Camp Trek that you need to know
Introduction to Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) is known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek , Which is one of the best trekking destinations in Nepal. The Annapurna fascinating land of biodiversity is the first largest protected total area 7629 sq.km, Annapurna conservation Area Project (ACAP) with the objectives of achieving a balance between the environment conservation Socio – economic development, through the people’s participation was launched under the aegis of the National trusts for Nature, the scenic grandeur in combination with multi cultural inhabitants.
How to Reach Annapurna Base Camp Trek
— At First choose reliable an Agency to book your trip with Itinerary details than Trekking agency will arrange permits, Hotel reservation , hold the Trekking guide and porter everything before you arrive in Kathmandu . We will introduce our guide for your trip and brief about program than journey begins from Kathmandu to till complete the Annapurna Base Camp, our guide will re-arrange everything during the trek for your travel to make comfortable.
Welcoming our guest in the airport
# 7 Days Itinerary for ABC trek
An option to complete Annapurna Base Camp Trek starting from Birethanti with offer of tailor made itinerary for those tourists, who have short period of time, This is an easy way to access till to Annapurna Base Camp. We can walk easily 6 / 7 hours a day in a group with lots of enjoy. The region of Annapurna Trek is also joining with connecting flight to Pokhara or land transportation (both options) is available till beginning and ending of the Trek to ABC. It depends on your fitness and pace. Annapurna region trek is usually taken as a medium–classical trail that offers us the best opportunity to explore the Nature, discover the awe-inspiring views of the massif Himalayan ranges. For 7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek program let us know, we will make tailor made Itinerary specially for you.
# 12 Days Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill
We can start this trek 2 hours drive from Pokhara to Nayapul 1st option to continue via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) 12 days to beautiful Annapurna Base Camp with magnificent views of myth Himalayas such as Annapurna south, Himchuli, Mt. fishtail (Machhapuchere), Mt. Dhaulagiri , Nilgiri, Barah Sikhar many more
# Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Kade
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking will have three different route options- Nayapul, Dhampus Phedi or Kade all three trails meet at Chhomrong Village starting way to Annapurna sanctuary. We pursue our trekking along the dense Rhododendron forests surrounding the area Hinku Cave traverse and following Modi Khola (river) to till destination of splendid sunrise mountain vista over Mt. Fishtail in the early morning.Annapurna base camp 4130 m also denotes to the Australian Base Camp instead of the famous Annapurna Base Camp from late October-November, about 500 Raptors largely Eagles move westward every day and if the mountain climate has turned out to be a bit adverse, you’ll have these birds flying at your eye level bring your camera to shoot these amazing birds also, don’t forget to live the moment
# How long is A B C Trek
– Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be in total 578.35 km including highway road and 118.35 km only walking to complete journey to starting and ending at Kathmandou
# Recommended place to visits at Pokhara:
You still enjoy after the trek to visits such a beautiful places in Pokhara International Mountain museum, world peace pagoda, Gupteswor Mahadev temple , Devis fall , Barahi temple, Phewa lake boating etc
Pokhara Fewa Lake for boating
Recommended place to visits at Kathmandu:
Visits world heritage sights Pasupatinath temple, Bouddhanath stupa, durbar square, garden of dreams, Royal Museum, Kumari temple, Monkey Temple (Swoyambhunath), Narayanthan temple are absolutely interesting once to visits in your life time
Suggestions:
Before doing activities in local area ask your guide to take permission and support local peoples and respect them properly. Use local Foods and drinks to support economy for the mountain peoples of the area. Protect wildlife and interesting Himalayan creatures
– Carry out what you carry in
– Buy only what won’t pollute or carry it out
– Use Safe drinking water (Ozonated) or purify water yourself
– Return batteries to your home country for proper disposal
– Minimize the use of plastic materials
– Use the toilets in certain place, in the wild to avoid water source pollution
– We need sustainable Tourism in Nepal, Never Trek alone, hire a guide
– Choose reliable trekking agency with Eco friendly concepts
– Carry a good medicine kit
– Take compulsory entry permit into conservation Area as per government rule & regulations from authorized company under government.
Recommended in the mountains:
In Annapurna region Poon- Hill view point, Gurung Village, Mountain Museum at Ghandruk Village, Jhino Natural hot Spring (Hot bath)
# How became popular Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The first ascent by Maurice Herzog led a French expedition to its summit through the north face in 1950, than Annapurna region Trekking became popular in France. The tenth highest mountain in the world Annapurna (I) 8,091 meters (26,545 ft) above sea level in massif Annapurna. The beautiful massif of Annapurna Himalayan range in north-central part of Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 meters (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 meters (23,000 ft), and sixteen more over 6,000 meters (20,000 ft)
Views of Annapurna I
Facts of the trip
Trekking Name: Annapurna Base Camp Trek (Annapurna Sanctuary)
Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara: Budget Hotel, start to 5 stars Hotel as per Guest’s request
Accommodation: Mountains Lodges (Guest House)
Transportation: Land transportation (Car, Van, Local bus, Tourist Bus) or (Domestic flights)
Attractions: you will have an Amazing view of Annapurna Himalayan range such as Annapurna I , Himchuli, Annapurna south, Machhapuchere, Dhaulagiri and also several beautiful villages, Natural Hot Spring, waterfalls, Modikhola (River) nature & culture
Location: Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP)
Grade: Easy & Moderate
Best Season: Feb, March, April, May and Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
Walking hours: per day 5 to 7 hours
Point of entry into the ACAP: Nayapul
Point of Exit into the ACAP: Nayapul
Group size: 2 to 14 members or (we can organize solo travelers private group & Family group as well)
Minimum Altitude: Nayapul (1,430 m)
Maximum Altitude: Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
Duration: 12 Days
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
Company’s Representative person waiting to receive the clients
Himalayan Magic Treks welcome you at the Tribhuwan international airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Our representative member will accompany and escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu and briefing about program details also introduce your mountain guide over night Hotel on Bed & Breakfast
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul TREK TO HILE OR TIKHEDHUNGA
First day of the Trek on the way to Hile waterfall
We will drive from Kathmandu to Nayapul by mini micro bus. Then we will trek for 3 hours to Hile or Tikhedhunga and spend a night in a lodge.
Rhododendron flowers
Day 03: TREK TO GHOREPANI
We will trek to Ghorepani for 6 to 7 hours Ghorepani Poon Hill is a very beautiful and renowned village. We will spend the night there in a nice lodge.
Day 04: SUNRISE VIEW FROM POON HILL AND TREK TO TADAPANI
We will wake up early to watch the marvelous sunrise from Poon –Hill. Poon Hill is a hill station near Ghorepani. It is the main viewpoint in the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Then we will trek for 6/7 hours and reach Tadapani which is at 2,630 m altitude. Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: TREK TO SINUWA
This day we will hike from Tadapani to Sinuwa which takes about 6 to 7 hours. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 06: TREK TO DEURALI
After walking for 7 hours from Sinuwa, we will arrive at Deurali and spend the night there.
Day 07: ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
After walking from 5 hours from Deurali we will finally reach the Annapurna Base Camp which is the main goal of the trekking and spend the night there in a Lodge.
Day 08: TREK BACK TO SINUWA
Early in the morning, we will see the sunrise in Mt. Machhapuchre and also enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna I. Then we will trek back to Sinuwa. Overnight in Sinuwa in a lodge
Day 09: TREK TO JHINU DANDA
After 4 hours walking, we will reach Jhinu Danda and spend the night in a lodge.
Day 10: Trek Back to NAYAPUL
We will trek to Siwai and get a local bus to Nayapul located in Pokhara. We will stay in a hotel in Pokhara.
Day 11: DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU
We will drive back to Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus and stay in a hotel. We will also have a Nepali culture farewell dinner together
Day 12: DEPARTURE
Today, after breakfast at Hotel. We are great pleasure to drop you to the airport for final destination of your homeland and we wouldn’t say good bye (Just say as a friendly see you again) End of the services from Himalayan Magic Treks
Elevation of ABC Trekking
How to reduce the cost for Annapurna Base Camp trek
– If you want to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek in lower cost please make a group number of minimum 6 peoples than let us know, there will be reduce the cost because of number of group size so we recommend you that to be bigger group to customize the trip
Cost Includes:
– Airport Pick Up & Drops by private transport
– Kathmandu / Nayapul by mini micro bus
– Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus all of you
– All Ground Transportation above program
– 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) and Tea or Coffee
– All the nights accommodation on Guest House (Lodge) during the Trek
– 2 night’s accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & breakfast
– 1 Night Hotel in Pokhara on Bed & breakfast
– An English Speaking Guide (Tour Leader) in each group
– One porter for two Guest’s to carry your Luggage 25 Kg
– All Government local Taxes
– Annapurna conservation fees
– Trekker’s information Management System (TIMS)
– First Aid medical kit
– General equipment for Porter during the Adventure trip
– Guide and porter salary
– Guide and Porters insurance during the trekking
– Duffel Bags refundable to protect your Luggage
– Company T-shirt as a Souvenir
– Tour Certificate
– Farewell Dinner with typical Nepali culture
Cost Excludes:
– Dinner & Lunch in Kathmandu / Pokhara
– Trekking equipment any type of personal expenses such as all Bar Bills, Alcoholic or non Alcoholic Beverage drinks, phone and Laundry
Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance.Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects & Tips
Safety and Security
Sprains and stains
Probably the most common accident in the area, Steep terrain and rough trails may cause many people strain their knees and ankles. Remember to stretch before you start walking, take your time avoid trekking in the night time, and bring joint support bandages if you require them.
Health posts
There are at least one health post in every VDC of the Area. This facility is open to trekkers who require medical attention. A novel a you can help the Health post is to leave any unwanted medicines at the center at the end of your trek. This may help other fellow trekkers ho need urgent medical care.
Rescue operation- how to be prepared?
We will be serious in this case to protect our clients in the Mountain and it should be able to organize a rescue evacuation for you quickly in your critical situation. If not the following precautions may prevent a long wait for a helicopter for rescues during emergency.
- Have travel insurance and carry your insurance policy number with you.
- Carry a credit card with you.
- Do the coordination with your Tour Guide to connection with responsible person of HMT to quick Rescue services to safe your Life.
- Clients should Keep in touch with Company Manager during your travel time and Do not trust only Guide for this Emergency case.
- Guest should be able to check First aid kit with your Guide , who goes to Mountains to guiding you and avoid trekking on your own.
- Other problems:
- Sick, Doctors at VDC health posts, Foreign doctors in Manang ( March-April, Sept-early December)
- Helicopter evacuation, You have to call in Kathmandu HMT Office 01-4378206 or 9849166578 (Nabin) directly with your guide support
- Have a credit card and travel insurance number
- Donkeys/Mules/yak: stay on the uphill side of these beasts.
- Leeches: stay on trail use salt to get rid of them, avoid the monsoon season.
- Full lodges: stop early don’t arrive in a place with 1-2 lodges at dusk, carry a tent.
- Hypothermia: when cold and or wet. Starts with shivering, progressing to slurred speech, stumbling, confusion, death.
Safe drinking water
Please do not buy bottled water as most bottles end up polluting the environment. Using untreated river and tap water is a sure bet to get diarrhea, Giardiasis etc. Instead reach water station to drink water and fill your water bottles.
Safe drinking water stations:
To reduce plastic after, ACAP & New Zealand Overseas Development Assistance have established these station. Refill your bottle with this Ozonated water. It is safer and cheaper than mineral water (mostly Nrs 60-70).
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