Best Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in Kathmandu Nepal

1. Annapurna Base CampTrek Peregrine Treks and Expedition (P.)Ltd • HIGHLIGHTS • Tenth Mountain’s (Mount Annapurna I) base campvisit • Hike up to Poonhill from Ghorepani for Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range including maymountains • 360 degreeviewofHimalayasandnaturalamphitheatreofAnnapurnasanctuary • Picturesque Gurung, Magar villages and local Buddhistculture • Visit the beautiful lake city ofPokhara • Designed for lovers of nature and adventure, this trek to the base camp of the world’s tenth highest peak, Mt. Annapurna 1, features breathtaking views of the mountains as well as picturesque villages famous for local Buddhist. Rightly often cited as Annapurna Sanctuary, Annapurna Base Campis a natural amphitheater opening to a 360-degree view of the Annapurna Range and several other majestic Himalayanpeaks. In addition to the charms of the Himalayas and its unique trail traversing forests of bamboo, oaks and rhododendron as well asmonasteries, lakes and rivers, this package includes some fascinating experiences in Kathmandu and Pokhara, making it a perfect honeymoon trip, if you are looking for one. Otherwise,itis stillthemostsought-aftertripsinNepal. BestSeason The best time to do this Annapurna Base Camp trekis in the spring (Mar - May) & fall (Sep - Nov). It can be done in the summer, monsoon months as well, but be sure to prepare for the rain. You can also do thistrekinwinter,but bestto inquirewithoneofour local expertsifallthenecessaryteahouseswillbe open at this time. Avalanches can also be a risk during the winter months, so it is important to trek with a knowledgeable guide who is familiar with theconditions.

2. Annapurna Base CampTrek Peregrine Treks and Expedition (P.)Ltd Accessibility From Pokhara, youwillhavetodriveforanhourbyprivatetransportthestartingpointoftrek,Nayapul. Almost all routes end in Nayapul, from where you will catch transport back to Pokhara. You can take a jeepbeforeNayapul and cutoffthefirstdayofthetrekifyouhave limitedtime. Permits You should buy Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekker's Information Management System(TIMS)whicharetobedisplacedatthecheckpointinthebeginning. Accommodation &Meals We shall arrange you the teahouses available along the entire trek, and all your meals. You can buy water from local shops. At an additional cost, teahouses offers hot showers along with battery charging andwi-fi,butreliabilityvaries dependingonthevillageandtheseason. Other information Footwear Well broken-in walking shoes, thick socks, light socks, campshoes.

3. Annapurna Base CampTrek Peregrine Treks and Expedition (P.)Ltd Clothing Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, tracksuit. Other equipment Sleeping bag (4 seasons), trekking hold all or stash sack with lock, daypack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lipsalve. Other items Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, tie cord, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medicalkit Annapurna Base Camp Trekking detailitinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via respectiveairlines. On reaching at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, warmly greeted by our staff and guides for transfertoyourhotelintheheartofKathmanduaroundThamelarea,thehappeningspotinKathmandu withmany finehotelsand restaurantswithshoppingstoresandshops,hereourguidewillbriefyouwith all information regarding Annapurna Base Camp trekking and while you are under ourcare. Evening includes authentic Nepalese dinner in a nice local restaurant with cultural-folk programs to entertain you with deliciousmeals. Day 02: In Kathmandu with trek preparation and optionaltour. Today, allowing you much time to prepare for Annapurna Base Camp trekking with optional touraround Kathmanduatplacesofinterestwithrestoftheafternoonfreefortrekpreparationsand packing gear. Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara 950m (30 mins flight and 6 hrsdrive) Starting this fabulous and scenic moderate and adventurous Annapurna Base Camp Trekking taking a morning drive towards Nepal Mid West with grand views of Ganesh-Langtang Himal, as the drive gets closer towards Pokhara catch the views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Mt. Machhapuchare known as Fish Tail due to itsshape. After exciting scenic drive reaching at Pokhara a famous and popular touristic spot of Nepal Himalaya, blessed with natural wonders of snow capped peaks, rolling green hills and valley with serene lakes, in PokharaovernightbythePhewaLakewithampletimeforshort walksaroundthelake. (OptionsbyAirtakinghalfhourof scenicflighttolandat PokharafromKathmandu)

4. Annapurna Base CampTrek Peregrine Treks and Expedition (P.)Ltd Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (trek point) and trek to Ghandruk 1,940m -04hrs. After a wonderful stop at scenic Pokhara, our adventure starts with few hour drives from Pokhara towardsmidhills,offeringviewsofAnnapurna Himalaya rangeincludingthemajestic Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail” as the ride reaches Nayapul (new bridge) situated on Pokhara- Baglung / Benihighway. From here our walk begins on gradual trail to reach at lovely Bhirethati village, from here our route diverts following the Modi River upstream past farm lands and villages, on leaving the river behind at Syali Bazaar, then starting a long climb on stop steps into farm terraces and Gurung villages of Kimche andslowlywalkleadstoalarge villageatGhandruk,populatedwithmostlyGurung ethnictribes. Here explore around Gurung village, one of the largest village within Annapurna region, where the men folkhavelongtraditionssupplyingfinestsoldiersinBritish andIndianGorkhaRegiments. At Ghandruk with many good lodges for overnight stay after good walk of few hours, Ghandruk offers viewsofAnnapurnaSouthandHuinchulipeakswithtipsofMachhapuchareHimal. Day 05: Trek to Chomrong village at 2,170m - 06hrs. FromGhandrukwalk leadsupontopofthevillageandthenwalkingonmoderate trailwithincoolshade of forest, soon leading to an hour climb up at Kimrong ridge, with few lodges and tea-houses after a shortrestheadingdownhilltoKimrongKholaanditsbeautifulvalleyforlunchstop. After lunch few hours uphill haul to reach a ridge of Chomrong village, where walk leads to a short descend reaching another large Gurung village at Chomrong, this is one of last permanent village on route Annapurna base camp andsanctuary. Chomrong village with lovely lodge with views of beautiful landscapes and snow capped peaks of Annapurna South-Huinchuli and Fish Tail peaks. Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,600 m via Bamboo 2,310 - 06hrs. With pleasant overnight at Chomrong our route leads downhill to Chomrong River, after crossing a bridge with climb on stone steps to Sinuwa Danda (ridge) with glorious views of surrounding hills and snow clad peaks, here with short rest as the walk leads into serene cool alpine forest of tall rhododendron-oaks-magnolia-pines and firtree lines on winding gradual trail. After a lovely morning walk of few hours then descend into bamboo thickets reaching at Bamboo a settlementwithnumberoflodgeswithinbambooandalpinewoodsbytheModiRiver. From entering into Modi River gorge, where walk leads to slow climb within forested areas and then finallyendingthedaywalkatDovanwithovernightsinthisisolated placebythesound ofModiRiver.

5. Annapurna Base CampTrek Peregrine Treks and Expedition (P.)Ltd Day 07: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 via Deurali 3,200 m - 05hrs. From here onward walking into a gorge where the air is much cooler within forest as the walk proceeds with short climb reaching at large overhanging cave known as Hinko, and then walk to Himali Hotel for short rest and refreshment, and then walk leads downhill past old rubble landslides and glaciers by the river Modi, after crossing a small temporary wooden bridge leading to a short climb at Deurali with 5-6 lodges. At Deurali for lunch the only place with lodge from here onwards into pure wilderness where tree lines declines for smaller alpine bushes and shrubs, as the walk leads to a climb following raging Modi River upstream toreach our overnight halt at Machhapuchare Base Camp. Located just behind at the bottom of Machhapuchare Himal North Face, this is where Annapurna Sanctuary begins. Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m - 03 hrs with freeafternoon. After a wonderful morning catching views of Fish Tail and peaks of Annapurna South with Huinchuli includingmassiveMt.AnnapurnaIlistedasworld'stenthhighestmountainsat8,091mhigh. Walk leads to a slow climb on grassy slopes to reach a wide plateau into the sanctuary encircled within amphitheatre of high snow clad peaks, and then reaching our main highlight of the adventure at Annapurna Base Camp, the highest spot of the trek at 4,130 m high with sweeping panorama of mountains andglaciers. Here with enough time to enjoy the views of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545 ft) Vara-Shikar peaks / Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Huin-chuli, Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) AnnapurnaIII(7,555m-24,787ft)withMt.Machhapuchare(Fish-tail)theunclimbedandvirginpeak. Day 09: Trek back to Bamboo 2,310 m - 06hrs. Enjoying amazing views of high giant mountains within Annapurna Sanctuary and its base camp, our return route leads back to Bamboo on the same trail with downhill walk most of the way with fewshort climbonroutetoourovernightstopatBamboo. Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda (hot-spring) 1,780 m - 05hrs. After a refreshing morning with the sound of raging Modi River a short climb to reach into forested areas, where gradual walk leads at Sinuwa Danda with few lodges and views ofChomrong and Ghandruk village in thedistance. From here on long downhill walk to Chomrong River, on crossing a bridge with steep climb to Chomrong village forlunch.

6. Annapurna Base CampTrek Peregrine Treks and Expedition (P.)Ltd Afternoon with short climb to a ridge and then descend towards Jhinu Danda for overnight stop in one ofitslovely nicelodgewithafternoonfreeto enjoy thehotspring whichisabout30minutesdownfrom the lodge by the RiverModi. Day 11: Trek to Potana 1,900 m via Landruk - 06hrs. After a pleasant and relaxing time at Jhinu village, morning walks leads to a descend for an hourtowards Modi River, on crossing the bridge with short climb to Landruk village, another large Gurung village, from here on gradual winding trail past terraced farm fields and scattered villages with an uphill for 40 minutes to reach at scenic Deurali ridge of above 2,150 m high offering grand views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurnapeaks. After Deurali walk all the way to Potana village for overnight stop with superb views of mountains located within forestsurrounding. Day 12: Trek to Kande 1,770 m via Australian camp and drive to Pokhara - 04hrs. Morning catching the mountain views, our last walk of this short wonderful trek leads uphill into cool rhododendron forest to Thulo Kharka popularly called Australian Camp, a wonderful spot with grand views of Annapurna Mountains, from here on downhill to reach at Kande village by the road head of Baglung-Pokhara highway. After completing our marvelous country walk on the high hills of Annapurna and then an hour drive bringsyoubackatpicturesquePokhara withfantastictimeonAnnapurna Himalayan Trek. Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to yourhotel. Early morning transfer to bus or other smaller vehicle for scenic and exciting drive to Kathmandu as the morning ride leads towards farm villages and towns and driving along the Marysangdi and Trisuli River toward Mugling Bazaar, and then after an interesting 5-6 hours journey reaching at hustle and bustle of Kathmandu citylife. (ByAiroptionsof 30minutesofscenicflighttoKathmandu) Day 14: Transfer to international airport for flight homewardbound. Last day in Nepal, the land of Himalayan wonders as per your international flight time our staff will transfer you to airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective destination with wonderful experience on Annapurna Base CampTrekking.