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The Trek
The Annapurna valley was first explored in 1950 by a French Expedition team trying to attempt a summit. Their account and description of the valley encouraged and motivated many travelers to explore what is now known by many as the most beautiful sanctuary in the Himalayas.
The trek to the base camp goes through dense forests and offers spectacular views. You also pass through the Machapuchure base camp and the view of the Annapurna Massif from the base camp is to die for!
Poon Hill – The Poon hill trek runs very close to the ABC trek and is a must do! The Poon hill top offers out of the world views of not only Annapurna but also Dhaulagiri (the 7th highest mountain in the world!). If included in the ABC, the joint trek first offers you a distant view of Annapurna and Macchupuchure from Poon hill before taking you right at the heart these big peaks at Annapurna base camp.
Expected Weather
- Chances of Rain/Hail – Chances of rain is very less. One can expect a mild occasional drizzle.
- Snow on trail – Possible in March and April
- Minimum Temperatures – Afternoon upto 20 degrees (Afternoons can be hot sometimes), Nights around zero degrees (May) -5 to -7 degrees (October)
- Day 1: Arrive in Pokhra. Overnight in Pokhra.
- Day 2: Drive from Pokhra to Nayapul (1430 mts). Distance - 43 kms; Time - 90mins. Hike from Nayapul to Hile. Time - 3 hours. Overnight at Hile
- Day 3: Trek from Hile to Ghorepani (2840 mts). Trek Distance and Time - 13 kms, 7 hours. Today you pass through Tikhedhunga (1,577m), Ulleri (2,070m) and Banthanti (2,250m). Overnight at Ghorepani.
- Day 4: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon hill (3210 mts). See the sunrise from Poon hill. Time - 1 hr. Trek down from Poon hill to Ghorepani. Time - 45 to 60 mins. Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2706 mts). Total Trek Distance and Time for the day - 13 kms, 9 hours. Overnight at Tadapani.
- Day 5: Trek from Tadapani to Chomrong (2170 mts). Trek Distance and Time - 11 kms, 6 hours. Overnight at Chomrong
- Day 6: Trek from Chomrong to Bamboo (2310 mts). Trek Distance and Time - 7.6 kms, 6 hours. Overnight at Bamboo
- Day 7: Trek from Baamboo to Deurali (3230 mts). Trek Distance and Time – 7 kms, 4 hours. Overnight at Deurali
- Day 8: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 mts). Trek Distance and Time – 7.6 kms, 6 hours. Today you trek through the narrow Modi Khola Valley that brings you to the base of Machhapuchhare Base Camp. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
- Day 9: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (3210 mts). Trek Distance and Time – 16 kms, 8 hours. Overnight at Bamboo.
- Day 10: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760 mts). Trek Distance and Time – 8.5 kms, 6 hours. Trek from Jhinu Danda to Sewai. Time - 3 hrs. Drive from Sewai to Naya Pool approx 1.5hrs and on to Pokhara approx 1.5hrs
- Stay at Pokhra on day 1.
- Drive from Pokhra to Ghandruk and from Syauli Bazaar to Pokhra.
- All meals and accommodation (On twin or triple sharing basis) for the duration of the trek.
- Hot water every night to drink. (Hot water is payable in Nepal)
- All National park entry and forest permit fee.
- Rentals for all common gear provided to you like tent and sleeping bags.
- Guide and Expertise charges
- A high altitude medical kit which includes oxygen cylinders, Oxymeters, BP meter and Medicines.
- 5%GST
- Stay in Pokhra on last day.
- All meals in Pokhra.
- Meals and Drinks purchased by participants during the trek apart from the ones which we give.
- Rentals for personal gear (You are expected to get your own personal gear – Refer the things to get file)
- Flight/train till Pokhra.
- Backpack offloading charges. You are expected to carry your own backpack. Trekkers unable to do so can opt for a porterage service accordingly.
Yes, if you're flying into Nepal you need a passport to show at the airport in Nepal.
You can arrive in Pokhara on Day 1 till 5:00 PM (latest) and leave from Pokhara on the Day 10 in the evening after 4:00 PM.
1. Traveller identification document (voter id or passport)
2. Negative RTPCR report
3. Double vaccination certificate
4. CCMC form - https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php
From Kathmandu you have three options to reach Pokhara.
Option 1 - Take a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Cost approximately 1500 NPR. There are day buses and overnight buses as well. Travel time approximately 7 to 12 hrs depending on the road and traffic.
Option 2 - Cab from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Cost approximately 12000 NPR. Travel time approximately 5 to 8 hrs.
Option 3 - Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Cost approximately 3000 NPR to 5000 NPR, depending on when you book. Travel time 45 minutes. Cab ride from Pokhara airport to lakeside (where hotels are) cost approximately 500 NPR.
To cross the border from Sonauli is a tedious journey. You need to first reach Gorakhpur by train or by bus. It is better to reach Gorakhpur early morning, so that you can reach Pokhara on the same day itself.
- Option 1 - Take bus from Gorakhpur to Sunauli, cost approximately 300 NPR, travel time approximately 3.5 hrs. You can get a bus from outside the railway station or the bus stand. You then have to cross over the border on foot.
- Option 2 - You could also take a cab from Gorakhpur to Sunauli. Cost approximately 2500 INR, travel time approximately 1.5-2 hrs. You could book cab with Driver O.P Pandeyji - +917408993432. As you reach Sunauli, Indian tourists have to show their identification document at the border - Voter id or passport. They do not accept Aadhar cards. Foreigners have to show passport with visa at Sunauli border. At the border they also check hard copies of RTPCR report, double vaccination certificate and CCMC form.
From Sunauli to Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Option 1 - Take a bus. Cost approximately 700 NPR to 1000 NPR, travel time approximately 10 to 12 hrs, a very painful journey - for both Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Option 2 - Take a cab to Pokhara. Cost approximately 15000 NPR, travel time approximately 6 to 8 hrs. Driver Anandji - +9779857012227 Option 3 - Take a flight from Gautam Buddha Airport, Siddharthanagar. Flight from here to Pokhara, cost approximately 4000 NPR to 5000 NPR, travel time 40 minutes. No flights after 3:00 PM in the evening. Cab ride from Sunauli to Gautam Buddha airport cost approximately 600 NPR, travel time approximately 30 minutes. If the driver numbers don't work you could find cab drivers at the borders and negotiate the prices mentioned here. If you reach Sunauli by evening or night, you could spend the night at Bhairabhawa hotel near Gautam Dubbha airport, Siddharthanagar, and take a flight out to Pokhara the next day.
A certified trek leader, a guide, cook & porters will accompany you during the trek
We will be staying at tea houses for the entire duration of the trek. Some tea houses will have two-in-a-room accommodation, and as we go higher, due to space constraints, it may be three to four trekkers in one room.
The tea houses will have Indian style washrooms on shared basis (no attached washrooms with rooms).
Yes, the tea houses will have electric points to charge your phones and cams. Some tea houses charge for the usage of electric points for charging. This will be an additional cost borne by the trekker.
No, the tea houses will not have heating facilities. For sleeping, the tea houses have blankets which serve well for keeping warm.
Good Sturdy Backpack: Prefer a trekking pack over a backpacking one. The size of the backpack depends upon the participant. Normally for a 7-9 day trek a 50-60 litre pack should suffice.
Shoes: Any waterproof trek (not hike) shoes would be ideal.
Socks: 3 pair cottons/performance and 3 pairs of woollens.
Trek pants (Ideally Water Resistant): Get one quick dry summer trek pants and one thicker/shell pants. If you don’t have trek pants you can replace it with Gym track pants.
T-shirt/Base layer: Get 3 T-shirts/ trekking base layer on the trek, two of which should be thick and full sleeve. Avoid cotton and prefer dry fit.
Fleece/ Sweater/ good quality Hoodie: Get 1 fleece jacket or sweater. Fleece is preferred over sweater or hoodie as it is lightweight and easy to carry. Sweaters and Jackets can be heavier than Fleece for the warmth they offer.
Down/ Padded Jacket – Down/ Padded jacket (Upto -10 degrees ). If you don’t want to get a padded/ Down jacket, get two fleeces.
Cotton track pants for camp – These are specifically for cold evenings at the campsite. This can be ignored if you are comfortable wearing your trekking pants in the camp.
Thermals: 1 pair. We wear thermals only upon reaching the campsite not while trekking.
Windproof Jacket: All rain proof can be used as wind proofs. Required as an additional layer during trekking in windy conditions. Avoid if you have a rain proof jacket.
Rainwear:
Option A – Rain set – One Waterproof jacket (3000 mm waterproofing), Rain proof pants and Bag cover
Option two – Poncho that covers your body and bag completely.
We ideally recommend Option 1 as poncho makes trekking difficult.
Woolen Cap/ Balaclava -1: To cover your ears, head and neck.Get one woolen cap and one neck warmer or balaclava.
Neck Warmer/ Scarf -1: For evenings. Avoid if you are comfortable using a Balaclava.
Gloves: 2 gloves out of which 1 can be water proof and one woollen. The waterproof one has to ideally be padded and a size larger than you normally use. This is so that you can wear both your gloves together if required.
Suncap – 1
Sunglasses – 1
Toiletries – Also include sunscreen, moisturizer and lip-cream
Headlamp/Torch – 1. Preferably headlamp.
2 water bottles (1 litre each) – One can be a thermos flask. One can also get a hydration pack.
Camp shoes/ Flip flops for camp
Plastic covers for inside the backpack to keep your clothes dry
Day pack – Required if you have a summit days climb. Preferably one that can be compressed.
Documents: 2 passport sized photograph, Address and Photo proof (Driving License or Aadhaar card), Doctor’s medical certificate saying that you are fit for the trek. We reserve the right to not take you on the trek if you fail to produce this.
Trekking pole
Yes, most of the tea houses in Nepal do have Wifi. In some tea houses it is paid and in some it is free of cost. You will find a Wifi connection at most places in Nepal.
We recommend each trekker take his/ her individual travel insurance from India (own country) itself. The travel insurance in Nepal is very expensive. To be on a safer side and for a strong mind set, having an individual travel insurance that covers medical emergencies is recommended specially when one undertakes outdoor expeditions such as trekking and mountaineering.
Yes. Indian currency in the form of 100 rupee and 500 rupee notes works in Nepal. You will have SBI ATMs in Nepal
On a trek one is expected to carry your own backpack. Trekkers unable to do so can opt for a porterage service accordingly. The charges for this are 1000 INR per day per bag
Yes, you would need a minimum of 3 days more. We can help you with the arrangements.
Budget hotel - Hotel Royal Suite, cost 1600 NPR per night.
Medium range - Kathmandu guest house, 3500 NPR per night.
Luxury - Fairfield by Marriott.
All these hotels in Thamel Kathmandu.
From airport to reach Thamel, a cab ride would cost approximately 500 NPR
Pokhara - Budget hotel - Hotel Serenity (not great on service) cost for one night 1600-1800 NPR.
Medium range hotel - Hotel Eternity cost for one night 2000-2500 NPR.
Comfortable stay - Hotel clock cost 2500+ NPR. All the costs are inclusive of breakfast. All these hotels are near lakeside Pokhara.
You can prepare for the trek with a combination of Cardio & Strength activities
7-8 kms slow jog OR 25kms kms cycling. Pace is not important, consistency is important (non-stop jogging/running/cycling)
Squats 30 x 3, Lunges 30 x 3, Calf raises 30 x 3
All of the above at least 6 times a week
Climbing stairs 75 floors with backpack (Once a week, ideally after a run)
If you cancel –
– 60 days before the trip: we can process a complete refund minus minimum processing charges.
– Between 30-45 days before the trip: you will be refunded 50% of the trek fee.
– Within 30 days before the trek starts: No refund.
– If your spot is replaced in a full batch: we will process a complete refund after canceling minute operational charges. (For fixed departures only)
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