Annapurna is a massif of height 8,091m (26,545ft) and base camp at 4,130m above sea level. Annapurna region is famous for hiking, trekking, and expediting. This short trek gives you the glimpse of Nepalese extreme Himalayas, people of different communities with their own cultures, traditions, and values, rare and unique vegetation and wilderness, and unforgettable trails through the snowy landscape. Ghandruk and Chhomrong village, Machapuchare B.C, Annapurna B.C (4,130m.) and Jhinu (Natural h...
Annapurna is a massif of height 8,091m (26,545ft) and base camp at 4,130m above sea level. Annapurna region is famous for hiking, trekking, and expediting. This short trek gives you the glimpse of Nepalese extreme Himalayas, people of different communities with their own cultures, traditions, and values, rare and unique vegetation and wilderness, and unforgettable trails through the snowy landscape. Ghandruk and Chhomrong village, Machapuchare B.C, Annapurna B.C (4,130m.) and Jhinu (Natural hot spring) and the views of Machhapuchhre 6,993m, Annapurna South 7,219m, Himchuli 6,441m, Gandharva Chuli 6,248m, Annapurna III 7,555m, Gangapurna 7,455m. Etc are a major attraction of this trek.
8 Days Annapurna Base Camp 4,130m/13550 feet. Starting from Kimche, with a short drive of 3 hours from Pokhara. and one hour trek to Ghandruk village. The trail takes you through forests and fascinating traditional villages of Ghandurk and Chhomrong Gurung village. After reaching Chhomrong Gurung village, Following the Modi Khola and passing through Rhododendron forest and bamboo. Heading towards by the time you reach the large rock overhanging, known as Hinku Cave, you will have noticed that the vegetation has thinned and the gorge narrowed to be only a few hundred meters wide. Steep snow-clad ridges falling from Hiunchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right from the sanctuary. As we enter the sanctuary, you find yourself in a huge Amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks like Machhapuchhre 6,993m, Annapurna South 7,219m, Himchuli 6,441m, Gandharva Chuli 6,248m, Annapurna III 7,555m, Gangapurna 7,455m. Etc.. After these panoramic views of Giant himalayas we will trek down to Pokhara via Jhinu Hot Spring and then back to Kathmandu.
- Country: Nepal
- Trekking Area: Annapurna
- Activities: Trekking
- Altitude: Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
- Grade: Moderate
- Trek Type: Local Tea House
- Season: March-May, Sep-Dec
- Group-Size: 02 up to any size.
- Highest Point Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
- Popular Gurung village Ghandruk and Chhomrong
- Trek Starting Point: Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Option I: If you start ABC Trek from Pokhara, you will drive from your Hotel in Pokhara to Kimche and start the trek.
- Walk between Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- Exploring ancient popular Gurung villages, Ghandruk and Chhomrong
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
- Himalayan range view of Himchuli Barahi Shikhar, Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, and Annapurna III
- Species of rare floras and faunas like rhododendron, pine, spruce, fir trees, and reptiles, gharials, leopard, langur monkeys, rhesus monkeys, bear, musk deer, and other beasts.
- Bird watching aids you witness different species of local and migratory birds
- Route encompassing various temples and stupas
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu / Pokhara: 2 night Hotel (3* Standard) Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu B/B and 1.Night in Pokhara with BB
- Member Transportation:
- Domestic AIR Transportation: Fly from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (22.minutes) as per scheduled itinerary.
- Overland FWD Transportation: 4WD Drive Pokhara to Nayapul and on the way back Nayapul-Pokhara
- Permit: Annapurna Conservation area entry / TIMS permits.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved staff during the trek and expedition.
- Member Luggage: Up to 15.Kg per member baggage will be allowed during trekking.
- Porter: 2 members 1 Porters (30.kg) Pokhara-Mardi-Pokhara NOTE: Baggage more than 15.kg per person will charge extra additional cost at the airport as well required of extra porters to carry extra weight then schedule itinerary.
- Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Lodge/Tea house Camp during trekking.
- Communication: SAT Phone (Carried by Guide) will be provided for emergency use only. NOTE: For members ($.5 per minute) will be charged for service.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff, Trekking Guide daily wages, equipment and foods.
- Map: Trekking Route Map.
- Medical kit Box: Comprehensive Medical kit for local staff use only.
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US $ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120). NOTE: For Indian citizens, an entree visa is not required.
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Tips: Minimum 10 % of total budget as tips for Guide, staff and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. As well costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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