Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Highlights

• Annapurna was first explored by the British Adventure Col.James O.M. "Jimmy" Roberts in the year1956 and exposed to the world as the "Sanctuary of Gods".
• Mount Annapurna is the tenth highest peak in the world and the journey to its Base Camp which is at the elevation of 4130m is one of the most popular walks on earth.
• Get a chance to see wild animals like Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer, Leopards and different species of birds too.
• Proffers splendid views of Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7041m), Fishtail or Machhapuchhre (6998m), Mount Annapurna I (8091m), Mount Annapurna II (7939m), Mount Annapurna III (7555m), Mount Annapurna IV (7525m), Mount Annapurna South (7219m), Mount Himchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tukuche Peak (6920m).
• Scenic hike across typical Gurung Villages
• Explores ethnic groups and the interesting cultures of Gurung, Magar, Thakali.
• Enchanting sunrise view from Poonhill (3210m).

What's this trip about?

One of Nepal's most famous and preferred treks, the Annapurna base camp trek is short, easy yet more popular than other high-altitude treks, especially considering how rewarding it is in terms of scenic beauty. Also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (ABC) for it flaunts the 55-kilometer long mountain ranges, protected by the largest conservation area in the country-Annapurna conservation area (7,629 sq. km.), the trek is very rich in vivid landscapes of luscious meadows beautified with its greenery and dense forests that offers close-up views of Annapurna mastiffs. The Annapurna base camp trek has to be the perfect combination of easy accessibility but one hell of an adventurous experience. You will be blessed with glorious views of Annapurna III (7,555 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Gangapurna (7,454 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Singu Chuli (6,501 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Baraha Shikhar (7,647 m), Nilgiri South (6,839 m), Tukuche (6,920 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu (8,163 m) and other surrounding mountain peaks during the trek. Even though one has to trek up to a height of 4,130m (13549.87 ft), Altitude sickness is observed to occur very less because of the length of the Annapurna base camp trek and more than enough time for acclimatization. Therefore, one with moderate health conditions can complete this trek within Annapurna region with little to no difficulty. The 15-day long Annapurna base camp trek officially starts from ‘the city of lakes’ Pokhara. With a motive to reach the base of the absolutely majestic Annapurna, the trekkers will travel through beautiful villages and lands with terrace farming, Amazing waterfalls, mountain vistas, and gorgeous dense rhododendron forests slog with the experience of a diverse culture of various ethnic groups. So if you're looking for a trek that is a complete package of cultural diversity’s exploration of traditional villages, the experience of mother nature’s beauty at its finest in a very short duration is also not that risky in health aspect, and if you wish to take your little one with you, then Annapurna base camp trek should be your first choice.

What's excluded

• Travel and rescue insurance
• Entrance fee(s) during sightseeing
• International flights; Nepalese visa fee
• Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Excess baggage charge(s) for the domestic flight
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary.

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