Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Annapurna Region. This 12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary is specially designed for the trekkers who wanted to complete Annapurna Base Camp but are restricted time-wise.
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Annapurna Base Camp trek (ABC) is perfect for trekking enthusiasts who are short on time. In just 12 days, you will trek from Phedi and ends at Naya Pul and experience the most memorable mountain views and culture. It is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. This 12-days trek itinerary is designed for trekkers who want to complete the Annapurna trek but are short on time. The ABC trek started from Phedi. During the trek, you will experience idyllic villages and neat terrace rice fields. As you gradually trek higher, which is a pleasant trek, you will come across forests and scattered areas of farmed land. As the valley narrows towards the entrance of the world o ice and snow is the Annapurna Sanctuary. Throughout your trekking journey, there will be outstanding panoramas of high peaks against the contract of rice fields and villages.
It is one of the most popular treks of Nepal offering spectacular views throughout the entire trekking routes and journey. The short for Annapurna Base Camp trek is ABC trek and thousands of people visit the country with the sole purpose of interacting and encountering these mountains from up-close. Although the 11 days Annapurna Base Camp trek is considered to be a short trek, it comes as one of the best ones for people who want to experience the wilds, diverse terrains, and the mighty mountains from up-close. For travelers and trekkers who are running short of time and have a tight schedule, this trek comes off as an enriching one.
The off tracks are not an easy one since we will be conquering the mountains. The journey might be a bumpy one with highs and lows, but there are certainly plenty of small stops and teahouses where you can rest. Here, while resting, you also get an opportunity to converse with the locals and understand their roots. The funnel-shaped valley, the Annapurna Base Camp is located at an elevation of 4130 meters. Since the mountain and the base camp is located at a height of 4000 meters, it is obvious for the weather there to be cold and windy. Thus, do not forget to pack some warm clothes to protect yourself from the chilly winds.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary has its starting point from the foothills of Pokhara cruising through the peaks dying through the ancient popular Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Chhomorong. You may spend a night at Poonhill as the dawn view at Ghorepani Poonhill is to die for and the spectacular panoramic view from the place promises a clear view of more than 15 pristine snow-capped mountains including the Annapurna, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri range. What makes the Annapurna Base Camp package more serene, enriching, and beautiful are the ample number of species of rare and endangered floras and faunas trekkers get to witness along the way on the trekking trail. The lush forests of the national flower of the country, Rhododendron, and other forests of pine spruce, fir trees, monkeys, bears, reptiles, and even leopards are some of them that you will witness as you make your way in. During your journey, you may come across the farmland at Ghandruk and converse with the local Nepalese. A tender Namaste and warm gestures are enough for them to invite you in and hand in a warm cup of tea.
This generosity of the people will help you better understand the great rich culture they are embedded with. The local authentic Nepali Thaali is too a must to feast on once you are here. The plate comprises rice, lentils, vegetables, pickles, and meat of your choice. While this is a yummy cuisine, it also replenishes all your tiredness and restores energy in you to continue your trek the next day. The months of April to May would be the best time to visit Annapurna Base Camp and to ponder upon the clear blue skies and majestic mountains. If you ever want to be amazed by a complete package of enchanting nature, historic heritage, and the rich culture the people encompass, exploring the nooks of the country is an easy bet.
While descending from the Annapurna Base Camp trek, people often visit the Jhinu Danda as the hot spring baths are a major attraction there. These natural hot springs are very relaxing to the muscles and are bound to heal your sore feet. Since the place is visited many times by people from all around the globe, there are good arrangements and numerous lodges and tea houses available at ABC for accommodation.
After landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you will be met and welcomed by our representative. Our representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. Once you collect your luggage, we will transfer you to the hotel.
After a quick refreshment at the hotel, you will enjoy a brief tour of the capital city with its medieval temples and narrow mazed streets.
In the evening, you will enjoy an authentic Nepali dinner along with a Nepali cultural program. You might even be invited to dance along to the music with the dancers.
Then, you will overnight at Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic terminal to catch your flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Once you land at Pokhara Airport, our trekking crew will meet you. You will take a 1 hour drive to Phedi along the Modi Khola Valley. Once you reach Phedi, you will be greeted with the panoramic Annapurnas. The trekking route skirts through the lush forest and village of Dhampus.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
At this point, you will be high up at the east side of Modi Khola, which is a river that flows out of Annapurna Sanctuary. From Deurali, there is a steep descent down the forest, then a contour through villages and terraced fields and you finally reach Landruk.
Landruk is a picturesque Gurung settlement which offers spectacular views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
You will overnight at Landruk.
We descend all the way down to the river, to cross at New Bridge. Our route now climbs quite steeply, high above the river, through bamboo forest and isolated farmsteads. Lunch is served at the tea-houses at Jhinu Danda. Those who are energetic can take the path 20 mins down to bathe in the hot springs here next to the river after lunch.
From Jhinu Danda it’s a hot climb to reach the crest of the ridge and then around to Chhomrong, our overnight place for tonight. Chhomrong is built on the steep hillside and has a few shops and several tea-houses, wooden lodges and the whole village has stunning, prominent views towards Macchappuchare (Fish-Tail Peak)
Overnight stay at the hotel.
We leave Chhomrong along the Modi Khola leaving behind inhabited foothills into the high step and wooded slopes of Himalayas. We cross the suspension bridge then trek up to Sinuwa Danda. The ascent from Sinuwa becomes somewhat flatter. The trail passes through thick and dark rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar.
Then, we descend a long and steep stone steps into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests through which we reach Bamboo. After the gentle climb of 1 ½ hrs walking, finally, we reach our destination at Dovan for overnight
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Climbing steeply we reach a fire-blackened overhang of Hinko Cave. From here we will reach at Deurali. Leaving Deurali the valley narrows even more as we enter the gateway to the Sanctuary.
We climb up to the area which is called Macchappuchare Base camp (MBC), a level and grassy moraine platform with several lodges. In the afternoon we can go up to the ridge behind camp to look down onto the glacier and absorb the distant view of Annapurna 1 & 3, Gangapurna and by straining your neck upwards…the now nearby Fishtail.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Another short day today, as it is a fairly gentle ascent from our camp to Annapurna South Base Camp, and a distance of only about 4 kilometers or 2½ miles. Increasingly impressive views reward us for our efforts as we climb the last steep section before reaching the base camp area.
The afternoon is free to relax and admire one of the most stunning mountain amphitheatres in the Himalaya. Optionally, if conditions and route permit there's a chance to walk out towards the Annapurna Base Camp. (4130m).
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Get up in the early morning and savour the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from ABC.
Heading back down to the valley is much easier than climbing up. You will see the waterfalls that drop down from a high point to the rocks below. We pass through the forests with great views of Fishtail and Hiunchuli mountains.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
From Bamboo we make a steep ascent to the Kuldi Ghar and then to Sinuwa following the stone steps that leads to Lower Chhomrong. Then we ascend on the thousand stony steps taking us to Upper Chhomrong.
From Chhomrong we descend to Jhinu Danda. We today get opportunity to enjoy hot springs lying just a 20-min walk from Jhinu Danda.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Trek from Jhinu Danda to New bridge and then to Kyumi village. After lunch, we trek to Syauli bazaar and then down to Birethanti. After about an hour trek from Birethanti, and we arrive at Naya Pul. The trek ends at Naya Pul.
Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Breakfast at the hotel and get ready
After breakfast at the hotel, we will fly back to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You can spend the evening leisurely, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or if you prefer you may celebrate dinner together with our trekking guide.
Overnight at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the airport for final departure.
The company accepts all major credit cards (MasterCard and Visa Cards).
The client also has the option to wire transfer the payment of booking the package to the following bank account in Nepal:
Name of Account Holder: Buddha Holidays Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd., Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
Account Number (USD): 006 08082190011
Account Number (NPR/INR): 006 08082190019
Name of the Bank: Himalayan Bank Ltd, Patan Branch, Lalitpur
Swift Code: HIMANPKA
The following cancellation policies are applicable under the following scenarios:
1. If cancelled by the Company:
The company reserves the right to cancel a tour in any circumstances. The company will not cancel a tour less than 30 days before the start date of the tour except for force majeure or failure on the client’s part to make all due payments or if the client fails to comply with any requirements of the booking conditions.
If the Company has to cancel, you will be informed as soon as possible.
If there is time to do so before departure and the cancellation does not result from your failure, then the Company will offer you a choice to purchase an alternative tour as a result of consolidation or another available tour offered by the company. In either case, paying or receiving a refund in respect of difference in price or receiving a full refund of all monies paid to the Company.
It is advisable to only book fully flexible transport and other arrangements which can be cancelled or changed without charges, as the Company is not liable to pay the Client any cancellation, amendment or other changes the Client may need to make as a result of the cancellation of the tour.
As a minimum, the Company, where compensation is due will pay a compensation of USD 100 per confirmed passenger. The Company is not liable for compensation if the booking is cancelled as a result of force majeure.
2. If Cancelled by the Clients
Clients have the option to cancel their booking as per the following policies of the Company:
In case of non-payment of the remaining balance before the due date, the Company reserves the right to treat your booking as cancelled and 100% of the advanced payment will be retained as a cancellation charge by the Company.
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