Annapurna Base Camp
ANNUPURNA BASE CAMP -1
3NIGHTS &14 DAYS
Nepal has aptly been called ” A Trekkers’ Paradise” as her terrain- mountain, hills and the Terai – offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. Annapurna base camp has been recognized as one of the world’s best trekking trails according to a survey by Modern Maturity (USA).
It has a maximum atlitude of 4180m and about 5 to 6 hour walking per day. Everyday trek starts after breakfast and it is a moderate trek. While walking, one can see the beautiful scenery of the mountains. One can find the same mountain, different, seeing from the different angle while you walk. The Principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Gangapurna, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare. They are arranged almost exactly in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered arena at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary (Base Camp), the Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow gorge fully 12,000 ft. deep.
Moreover, it has a great range of bio- diversity on the trail conserved wild life and flora, natural hot spring. Further south, the gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley, the domain of the Gurungs, but other caste like Mager, Brahmin and Chhetri are also live together in the village. The middle and upper portions of Modi Khola offer some of the best short trekking routes in Nepal, and the valley is located so that these treks can be easily combined with treks into the Kali Gandaki region to the West.
In sprite of the great heights of the surrounding peaks a ice walls, the valley floor between 12,000 and 14,000 ft can provide comfortable camping sports in good weather. The best season is from September to mid of December and late march to May.
Facts of the Trek
Grade: Moderate
Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek: Teahouse
Maximum Elevation: 4130m
Trekking Highlights
Annapurna, Macchapucchare, and Dhaulagiri massifs
Year round Extensive flora and fauna.
Unique hill cultures to explore.
Restful hot springs to soak in.
Numerous trekking peaks to climb
Connecting treks to remote areas.
Itenary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara(910m/2986ft.)
Breakfast. Our Trekking guide will come at the Hotel an early morning at 6:30 am to pick you up and we walk from the hotel about 10 minutes to get bus station. Bus leave at 7 am to Pokhara. We drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, enjoying an afternoon sightseeing on the lakeside and boating at Phewa Lake. From Kathmandu to Pokhara, it is 206km and it takes 6 hours.
Day 03: Drive to Naya Pul (New bridge), and trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m/4905ft).
Breakfast. After an hour drive to Naya Pul then commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. Head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. From here the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a step stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m). 3:30 hours
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft).
This is a pleasant walking day today. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani (2850m). 5:30 hours.
Day 05: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m/8268ft).
An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) leads us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 45 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m). 6 :30 hours
Day 06 : Tadapani to Sinuwa (2310m/7579ft).
Dropping down from Tadapani Gurjung the route offers good views of the upper Modi valley. The path then starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola. We pass the village of Chhomrong which lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli. From Chhomrong the trail descends until Chhomrong Khola then trail begins a slow climb as we head up to our destination for the day – Sinuwa. 6 hours.
Day 07: Sinuwa to Deurali (3150m/10335ft).
We proceed to Kuldi Ghar about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs walking. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from there the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We pass by the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there is a small trail and a shrine. The track climbs to Himalaya hotel at the campsite where we will overnight. 6 hours.
Day 08: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4090m/13418ft).
Today we climb on past the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (which isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted) to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. From here it is a two-hour trek to Annapurna Base camp, which offers spectacular views. 5 hours.
Day 09: Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2600m/8580ft). 5:30 hours.
Day 10: Dovan to Chhomrong (2110m/6923ft).
Once we have passed Khuldi Bikas where there is an experimental sheep Farm, the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. 4:30 hours.
Day 11: Chhomrong to Ghaundrung (1940m/6365ft).
This is an easy and short day trekking. From Chhomrong the trail descends through forests to Gurjung Khola and then the trail ascends slightly until Kimche, we reach Ghandrunk about noon. Ghandrunk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal; they have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandrunk is one of the famous destinations of trekkers for its beautiful mountain views and easy reach from Pokhara or Kathmandu. Our early arrival means we have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office, Museum and explore the village. 4:30 hours.
Day 12: Trek from Ghaundrung to Naya Pul; then drive to Pokhara (910m/2986ft). Walking 4:30 hours and drive for an hour.
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. O/N at hotel in the evening join at the fare well dinner with typical Nepalese show. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 14: After breakfast transfer to the airport for departure from Nepal.