Annapurna base camp trek 15days

Details Itinerary

Day1:-Arrive in Kathmandu The adventure begins in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. There are free arrival transfers available for any flight, provided you have supplied your sales representative with your flight details in advance and have requested one. Your local leader will meet you at the hotel (a time is provided on arrival) for the full trek briefing this evening

Day2:-Fly to Pokhara; drive to Birethanthi; optional afternoon walk This morning, we fly west to Pokhara, the 20-minute flight offers views of the Himalaya range to the north (on a clear day). Pokhara is set in a beautiful valley overlooked by the Annapurnas and the fishtail-shaped Machhapuchhare, one of the most distinctive of the Himalayan peaks. We take a bus transfer (approximately two hours) from Pokhara Airport to Birethanthi, at the confluence of the Modi and Burungdi rivers, where we stay overnight. If there is time this afternoon, the tour leader takes you on an optional warm up hike to Tomijung, a pretty Gurung village.

Day3:-Trek through Tirkhedunga and Ulleri to Banthanti We start our trek by following the Burungdi upstream. After a lunch stop in Tirkhedunga (renowned for its variety of local beer called chang), we climb up on a steep, stone staircase (approximately three hours) through neatly terraced hillsides to Ulleri. Continuing through Ulleri, we climb a little further to our lodge at Banthanti. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 7,185ft/2,190m) Distance covered: 7mi (11km) Ascent: 3,986ft (1,215m); Descent: 98ft (30m); Activity hours: 5-5hr 30min

Day4:-Ascend through rhododendron forests to Upper Ghorepani Continue our ascent through rhododendron forest, following trails, crossing suspension bridges and tackling more steps up as we head up to Ghorepani. Trains of mules provide vibrant, noisy interludes to the continuous ascent today (there are many stone staircases). Finally, we emerge from the forests at Ghorepani and suddenly a splendid mountain vista appears before us – Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare, Lamjung and other Himalayan giants. We continue up through Ghorepani to our lodge in Upper Ghorepani (9,515ft/2,900m), usually arriving by lunchtime. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 9,515ft/2,900m) Distance covered: 4mi (7km) Ascent: 2,034ft (620m); Descent: 66ft (20m); Activity hours: 4-4hr 30min 

Day5:-Optional early morning ascent of Poon Hill for incredible views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare and Dhaulagiri at sunrise. After breakfast, we head through rhododendron forests to Chuili. This morning there is an optional ascent of Poon Hill (10,530ft/3,210m, about an hour’s walk uphill) to see the spectacular sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. As the sun emerges from behind the mountains, the sky glows red and pink. We head east after breakfast, following a ridge to cross a pass at 10,335ft (3,150m). We cut through more forest and past teahouses and then the descent becomes steeper as we take stone steps through jungle to a few lodges in a clearing called Banthanti at 9,055ft (2,760m), where we have lunch. Descending further to a small stream, we cross a bridge and climb back up to 8,825ft (2,690m) at Tadapani where we have a superb view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. From here, we descend for a short while to our lodge at Chuili, where we have great views of the mountains from the lovely garden. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 7,515ft/2,290m) Distance covered: 8mi (13km)

Day6:-Descend to the Siprong Khola and climb up into the Modi River valley to Chhomrong We have an easier day today. The trail descends steeply through the forest to the Siprong Khola, a tributary of the Modi River. A steep ascent then brings us to Gurjung, where we have an early light lunch break. The trail then ascends further to Chhomrong (7,285ft/2,220m) another Gurung village and the last permanent settlement in the valley. Beyond here we see yersas, the summer shelters used by herdsmen. From Chhomrong, we have good views again of Annapurna South and from this point onwards the twin-peaks of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) that give the mountain its name. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 7,285ft/2,220m) Distance covered: 4mi (7km) Ascent: 1,378ft (420m); Descent: 1,214ft (370m); Activity hours: 4-4hr 30min ,395 ft (730m)

Day7:-Trek up the Modi River valley towards the Annapurna Sanctuary; overnight in Dobhan The trail from Chhomrong descends first on a stone staircase to cross the Chhomrong River and then climbs steeply on another stone staircase out of this side valley to Sinuwa, where we enter the main Modi River valley. After a welcome tea break, the trail descends on stone steps through dense jungle and then undulates to lunch at Bamboo, a cluster of lodges in a clearing surrounded by bamboo thickets. These are cut extensively to make dokos, the carrying baskets used by our porters, and woven mats for floors and roofs. Undulating further through the bamboo forest we reach Dobhan at 8,200ft (2,500m), another small forest clearing with several teahouses. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 8,200ft/2,500m) Distance covered: 6mi (10km) Ascent: 2,461ft (750m); Descent: 1,509ft (460m) Acent : 4,068ft (1,240m); Activity hours: 9,

Day8:-Continue up the valley to Machhapuchhare Base Camp It’s a longer day today as we walk above 9,845ft (3,000m). The trail continues up through the forest, passing the lodges at Himalaya Hotel. The trail gets steeper and rockier from here as we climb up past Hinko Cave, where the first expeditions to the basecamp used to spend the night. Crossing a ravine, the trail continues to climb steeply among boulders, leaving the trees behind us. We have lunch at Deurali and from here the valley broadens and the scenery becomes wilder as we approach the gates of the sanctuary. From Deurali, there are two trails. The one on the left side of the valley is the main trail but when there is a lot of snow (especially in spring) it is not used and an alternative trail on the right side of the valley is used. Your leader will decide which to take. Both meet for the last 1hr 30min climb up between the heights of Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (12,140ft/3,700m), where we spend the night. The views are stupendous and the panorama includes Huinchuli, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 12,140ft/3,700m) Distance covered: 6mi (9km) Ascent: 2,461ft (750m); Descent: 33ft (10m); Activity hours: 6hr 30min-7

Day9:-Explore the high alpine wilderness of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Stay at Annapurna Base Camp In the early morning, we walk for two hours up to Annapurna Base Camp (13,550ft/4,130m), surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of some of the highest mountains in the world. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna 1 and 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare all encircle us with unbroken soaring ramparts but for the route by which we entered. The sunset and sunrise are truly magnificent in this mountain arena. We spend the day in this special place with a chance to watch sunrise tomorrow. There should be time to make an excursion to the ridge overlooking the basecamp from which Sir Chris Bonington led the ascent of Annapurna’s South Face. (Occasionally there is too much snow to stay at Annapurna Base Camp. In this case, we walk back down to Machhapuchhare Base Camp in the late afternoon). Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 13,550ft/4,130m) Distance covered: 2mi (3km) Ascent: 1,280ft (390m); Activity hours: 2

Day10:-Descend back down the valley to Bamboo It’s a long and mostly downhill day as we leave the Sanctuary. We follow the same trail back to Machhapuchhare Base Camp and further down to Deurali. Entering the forest, we descend slowly and carefully on a rocky trail through Himalaya and Dobhan back to the lodge at Bamboo. Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 7,645ft/2,330m) Distance covered: 9mi (14km) Ascent: 98ft (30m); Descent: 5,643ft (1,720m); Activity hours: 7

Day11:-Ascend and descend stone steps to Chhomrong. Descend steeply through terraces to Jhinnudanda We have a rollercoaster walk today with lots of ups and downs. We start with a climb up to Sinuwa, then we descend to the river and climb back up the stone steps to Chomro. A final steep descent on stone steps brings us to Jhinnudanda. There are nearby hot springs you can visit if you wish; getting there involves descending for 20 minutes or so down to the river, and the climb back up takes a little longer (around 30 minutes). Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 5,610ft/1,710m) Distance covered: 6mi (10km) Ascent: 1,640ft (500m); Descent: 3,379ft (1,030m); Activity hours: 5hr 30min

Day12:-Trek to Sinwai; drive to Pokhara The trail today undulates down the Modi River valley. We follow the valley down to the road head at Sinwai. If the road is in good condition, we pick up our transport here (sometimes our vehicle cannot get to here) and drive back to Pokhara. If we have to walk to Birethanthi this will add an additional three hours (6mi/10km). Distance covered: 5mi (8km) Ascent: 558ft (170m); Descent: 1,542ft (470m); Activity hours: 4

Day13:-Free day in Pokhara Enjoy a full day to relax in Pokhara. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants along the lakeshore where you can watch paragliders in flight. You may wish to take a rowing boat across Lake Phewa and walk up to the hilltop World Peace Pagoda for fantastic views of the lake. There are also plenty of shops and a traditional bazaar where you can pick up souvenirs. Alternatively, there are several museums to visit, including the International Mountain Museum and the Gurkha Museum.

Day14:-Fly to Kathmandu We fly to Kathmandu. If the weather plays nicely, we can have good views of the western end of Nepal on this flight. The afternoon is free for sightseeing. You may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambhunath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world at Boudhanath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath.

Day15:-End Kathmandu The trip ends after breakfast today. Say your goodbyes and begin your return journey home.

What included
1:-meal lunch ,dinner and breakfast
2:-4night stander hotel 14 tea house
3:-all transportation and Pokhara Kathmandu air ticks
4:-tour leader and potter
5:- trekking map
6:-kB Adventure kit bag

7:-Kathmandu Pokhara Kathmandu  fly ticket.

What not included
:-Visa  and vaccination
:-travel insurance
:-single accommodation(abatable on request Kathmandu only)
:- soft drink not  in clouding mineral water
:-international airfare
: -Nepal visa fee
:-snacks and other personal experience.

:-tips for guide and potter

:4 night stander hotel and 10night tea houses

:10 days point to poin walking

: Group normally 2 to 24 plus tour leader and staffs

:altitude maximum 4130 m average 3900m Travel by private mini bus

:between 6 to 9 hours walking per day

:staff carry oxygen and first aid on trek