Annapurna is the most important region of Nepal for the development of Tourism and Adventure Trekking. Since the first ascent of Annapurna I by French Adventure Climber Maurice Herzog in 1953, Adventure Trekking becomes very popular in Nepal. This classic adventure trekking allowing you to reach the heart of the mountains quickly and safely from Pokhara. From the beautiful city Pokhara begin the trek, ascending the terraced hillsides. From Poonhill one can enjoy a splendid panorama of the Annapurna range including close views of the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhare, Annapurna South, Annapurna II and Lamjung. The trail then passes through beautiful forest crossing rivers ascending and descending to the the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet our representative and then transfer to the Hotel.
Day 2: Tour of Kathmandu cultural historical and religious sites. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara or Fly. Arrive Pokhara in the afternoon. Check in to the Hotel and then in the evening tour around the lake and lakeside.
Day 4: After breakfast in the hotel drive an hour to Nayapul and start walking (trek). It will take some 4/5 hrs to reach Tikhedhunga 1577m.The trail slightly ascends this day following the river most of the time.
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani 2850m. This is little longer day and need to walk up for the first couple of hours steep and then gradually up in the Rhododendron forest with cool air. Lunch in the Banthanti.
Day 6: Climb up to Poon Hill 3210 m. early in the morning for an hour to view the sunrise and the Mountains including the Annapurna South (7219 m), Fishtail (6993 m), Himchuli (6441 m). Other Annapurna Ranges, Dhaulagiri (8168 m) and its range. After the breakfast again in the Hotel in Ghorepani trek to Tadapani 2650m.
Day 7: Trek to Chhomrong 2070 m. Chhomrong is the Gurung village which is the last big village to the Base camp route. You can see grand view of the Fishtail 6993 m. taken as the virgin mountain and unclimbed.
Day 8: Trek Chhomrong to Himalaya 2920 m. from Chhomrong the trail is only one and between the mountains making small gorge with the forest. It will take some 7 hours.
Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4210 m. passing the Deaurali 3900 m and Machhapuchhre Base Camp 3700 m. The Annapurna Base camp is in the great valley surrounded by the mountains in all directions. The view of the Annapurna I 8091 m. is best seen and it is majestic.
Day 10: Enjoy the rising sun on top of the Annapurna I, Annapurna South and others. After enjoying the morning in the Sanctuary trek back to Bamboo.
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda where the small pool of natural hot spring is situated some 20minutes down from the Hotel in the river bank. Overnight stay in the Hotel in the Jhinnudanda.
Day 12: Trek to Tolka 1760m. It will be easy day comparatively to the previous days.
Day 13: Trek to Phedi via Dhampus and then catch the car to Pokhara. It will be short day after the trekking to relax in Pokhara and touring around if you are interested.
Day 14: Drive Back to Kathmandu. Shopping and spend final day in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Departure From Kathmandu.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Students and Groups discount available on request.
Price Includes:
- Required ground Transfer
- Meals three times a day (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner) during trekking only
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
- English Speaking guide and porter/s with food and accommodation
- Accommodation for 14 nights in the Lodges in good possible standard during Trekking and 3/4 Star category in KTM and Pokhara
- Insurance of Guide and Porter/s covers personal accident and medicine
- Government Tax
- Other assistance.
Price Excludes:
- Expenses of personal nature
- International Airfare and Airport Disembarkation Fee i.e. approximative USD 25
- All sorts of Drinking (Water/Beer/Tea Coffee)
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Meals in Kathmandu allow USD 10-20 per day
- Others not mentioned in inclusion above
- Tips for Trekking and other employed staffs which is not mandatory but expected.
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