Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

1. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

2. Trip Overview Annapurna Base Camp Trekking takes you around the best of snow topped Himalayas alongside a chance to get knowledge into life in the mountains of Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is the most well-known and remarkable treks in Nepal that permits you to take after trekking trails along steep slopes and over lofty Himalayas, through edges, passes, timberlands, where you can get one stage closer to nature and witness broadening in botanical and faunal species. See the Himalayan magnificence of Macchapuchre, Himchuli and other encompassing tops that takes you to the passageway of Annapurna Sanctuary, or the portal to Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking starts as we touch base at Pokhara and short commute to Nayapul. Upon landing in beginning stage of the trek, we go for a stroll to a town by the Khudi River and Birethanti which lies at a height of 1000 meters above ocean level. Strolling through the woodlands over a few valleys, move up to little town of Hiley which would be the ideal spot for overnight sit tight. On the exact following day, we will advance towards Ghorepani, the extraordinary spot to see best perspectives of towns and scenes. Early morning short climb to Poonhill favors us with otherworldly dawn sees over Annapurna Himalayas which would be a never seen experience. Proceeding with our adventure, we pass Tadapani, Chomrong, where the social highlights are experienced. Touching base at door of Annapurna Sanctuary, which is really a go between staggering tops of Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. At last in the wake of getting the wonderful involvement with Annapurna Base Camp, we take after the same course and return to Pokhara. It is suggested that you visit amid spring (Mar-May) or autumn(Sep-Dec) for best encounters. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking requires reasonable level of physical wellness, so it is encouraged to practice some cardio practices consistently couple of months former the excursion. Itinerary Details DAY PROGRAM Arrival at Tribhuwan International airport (Kathmandu). Our Global Holidays Adventure's airport representative meets you and transfer you to hotel by the private Vehicle. Our trekking guide will explain about your program in evening time. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. (Breakfast Included) DAY 01 Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley visit UNESCO world heritage sites. Specially visit Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupathinath and Boudhanath Stupa. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. (Breakfast Included). DAY 02

3. After Breakfast at hotel you will drive to Pokhara by private vehicle – 6/7 hours driving. Drive 5-6 hrs Kathmandu to Pokhara. Through this drive experience the stunning views of Trisuli rivers and green forest. Overnight at Hotel (Breakfast Included). DAY 03 Drive to Nayapul (1,010 m Alt.) - 1 hr. Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570m) - 3 hours walking. Our trek begin at Naya Pool, an hour drive from Pokhara. After 20-minutes’ walk along the Modi stream, We reach at birethanti- which is a beautiful village that has plenty of tea shops and guest houses. We follow the left route through the village. Our trek will continue heading to Ulleri following the bank of the Burungdi stream. We climb sligtly up to the valley of Hile (1495 meters) and Tikhedhunga (1525 meters). The trail leads steep up to Ulleri (2073 meters), a large beautiful Magar village, through the stone slabs. Generally, this trek offer you a memorable experiences of trekking in Nepal. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 04 Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m Alt.) - 5 hours walking. Today, trail leads us to the Ghorepani, one of the popular destinations of Annapurna region situated at an altitude of 2856 meters. Our trek gently ascends up to Banthanti (2250 meters) through Oak and rhododendron forest. We then continue trek towards Ghorepani through Nangeythanti (2460 meters). Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 05 Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m Alt.) and trek to Tadapani (2,610m) - 5 hours walking. Early in the morning climb up to Poon hill (3210 meters) to see the panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himalayan ranges as well as sunrise over the tolerable Himalayas. Experiencing the great views of Himalayan panorama from poon hill, We descend to Ghorepani. After breakfast, continue downhill trek to Tadapani (2625 meter). The trail goes a long the ridges of rhododendron and pine forest till the Tadapani. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 06 Trek to Chomrong (2,140m Alt.) - 5 hours walking. Todays's trail descends to Kimrong stream through the Gurang village. Chhomrong offers you close views of Mt. Annapurna south and Hiunchuli and the virgin peak, Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre). Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 07

4. Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2950 m Alt.) - 6 hours walking. We descend to Chhomrong stream and again climb up to Dovan crossing through silent Rhododendron forest. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 08 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m Alt.) - 7 hours walking. The day begins with climb to Machhapuchhre base camp (3900 meters) and to Annapurna base camp. The area is surrounded by the mountains and is known as Annapurna Sanctuary. This place gives you a spectacular view of Himalayas including Annapurna I, Annapurna south and Barah Shikhar. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 09 Trek back to Bamboo (2345m Alt.) - 6 hours walking. We trek back to Bamboo with the remembrance of Annapurna south and the giant Himalayan peaks. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 10 Trek to Jhinu hot spring (1,780m Alt.) - 5 hours walking. At first we climb up to the Chomrong Village and down to the Jhinu Village. Rest of the time you will take hot spring. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 11 Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) - 4.5 hours walking and 1.5 hours driving to Pokhara. Drive to Pokhara - 1 hour by Taxi. Same day guided tour of Barahi Temple and boating in Fewa Lake. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included). DAY 12 Drive back to Kathmandu (1,345m) Evening Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show. Overnight at Lodge (Breakfast Included). DAY 13 Final Departure day, Our Global Holidays Adventure's airport representative will drop to the international airport by private tourist vehicle. DAY 14

5. COST INCLUDED 1-International & Domestic Airport transport as per the program. 2-3 Nights three star hotel or similar category hotel in Kathmandu. 3-2 Nights three star hotel or similar category hotel in Pokhara. 4-Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle. 5-All standard 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek. 6-Best available Guesthouse accommodation during the trek. 7-Local Sherpa Licensed English Speaking trekking guide. 8-The required number of Local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. 9-Food, accommodation, Salary, Equipment, Medicine and insurance for all staff. 10-Annapurna Conservation Area Permit Fees & Traveler TIMS Card. 11-Global Holidays Adventure Sleeping Baggage and Duffel Baggage, (Refundable) 12-All necessary surface transport from Kathmandu and to Kathmandu. 13-Welcome & Farewell Dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show ( Complementary) 14-All Government Taxes and official expenses. 15-Temple & Monasteries Entry fees in Kathmandu and trekking. COST NOT INCLUDED 1.International Airfare and necessary Airport taxes. 2.Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos). 3.Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu. 4.Travel Insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation. 5.All Personal & Bar Expenses in Kathmandu and during the trek. 6.Any others expenses which are not mentioned above Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara We will provide standard rooms at three star hotels or similar category hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, including breakfast on twin sharing basis. Lunch and Dinner will not be provided in Hotel. There are many restaurant outside of the hotel so for the Lunch and Dinner you can go best restaurants of your choice in the city with the different authentic cuisine. Accommodation during the Trekking

6. Normally in mountain area there are no star hotels. During our trekking we provide the stander mountain lodges which are available in our trekking route. Please note that single rooms are not available during the main trekking season. Though there are blankets available at the lodges, we recommend bringing your own sleeping bag. If you don't bring the sleeping bag please inform us before depart to trekking. We will provide you a good sleeping bag. Regarding the meals, we will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking. Most of the lodges, you can enjoy in continental, Italian, Tibetan and local cuisines except while crossing the passes. Our day will start with warm wake up tea or coffee and followed by breakfast, lunch and dinner. Upon arrival in the lodges at the end of the day, some tea/coffee with cookies are served. The entire beverages during trekking likewise wine, juices, beer, Coca, etc is paid by the client her/himself. Transportation Pokhara is the main point for Annapurna trekking. It is 200 Km far from Kathmandu. It has both access Flight and Road transportation. If you go by drive it takes 6 hours and if you go by Flight it take 30 minute. Usually for the trekking group we use private Ac car to the Pokhara. Another destination is Pokhara to Nayapul which take the 1 hours driving. In this area our private vehicle is not allowed by the Local. SO we usually use local the Taxi for this short driving. A Typical Trekking Day While we are in trekking our day starts with warm wake up tea/coffee. After refreshing ourselves, we pack our luggage and proceed for the breakfast. As day sets off, considering the altitude and acclimatization, we walk slowly towards our next destination. The group will be guided and accompanied by our trained government licensed holder guide. Throughout the day, we will take frequent rest breaks to take photographs, treasure the landscape, confront the culture and admire the fascinating mountains and sceneries. A 1 to 2 hour relaxing lunch break is usually taken except when crossing the passes. After the lunch break, we will at least spend 2 to 3 hours more on the trail before reaching the next lodge. Before the dinner, we might enjoy a short walk through the local village, photographing etc. After the dinner, you will be briefed for the next day program by our guide and sleep. Trekking Group For the Annapurna Trekking, normally we will provide one Government license holder trekking guide and require Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers: 1 porters). We organize Annapurna Base Camp Trekking for any group size. But generally it is better to have a maximum 15 people for successful trip. If we would like to make the group size more than 15 people together, Global Holidays Adventure can arrange the trip successfully. Health and Experience Requirements Annapurna Trekking is a moderate trekking suited for all those passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 5 to 6 hours in a day. Some days even we need to walk 7 to 8 hours. Walking in high altitude is really difficult so it is more physically demanding then walking in the lower altitude. However if Traveler have excellent health condition and fatness, self-confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trip successfully. We recommended that regularly exercising and jogging for some we is better for trekking. No experience and any technical skill is required for this trip.

7. Travel Insurance While traveling in the Himalaya you may suffer for the various health problems, injuries and even the altitude sickness. Hence traveler have to prepare before upcoming destination is this mountain land. Make that the policy of the insurance company should cover the process of giving you the service of Helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of Altitude Sickness or other accidents during your trip. Best Seasons Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are the best season for the Annapurna Trekking. The weather is perfect in this season. The sunny day is outstanding for the clear mountain views. Winter (December to February) is also the good but it is too cold. Trekking in summer or monsoon (June to August) will be affected by rain. So this is not the particular season for the trekking. Altitude Sickness Travelling in Himalaya Altitude sickness is the main problem. Normally it occurs from altitude over 3000 meters. Normally Annapurna Base Camp Trekking doesn’t have big problem of Altitude. However, after crossing 3000 meters it may occurs. Most people will feel some effect of altitude, shortness of breath and possibly light headed, which is fairly common. Acute mountain sickness is very different and normally involves a severe headache, sickness and loss of awareness. The safety of our clients is taken very seriously at Global Holidays Adventure. We ask all our clients to submit a copy of his or her insurance prior to the departure, so that we can proceed with the evacuation when necessary. All our guides, porters and staffs are facilitated with GSM and CDMA cellphones during the Annapurna trek which covers most parts of the country. And they are fully trained about serous altitude sickness. Global Holidays Adventure Pvt.Ltd P.O.Box: 20132, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone No: +977-01-4420009 Email: info@nepaltraveladventure.com Website: www.nepaltraveladventure.com