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Based in: Nepal

When: All Year

Tour: 15 days

Accommodation: Hotels and Tents or Lodges

Trek Grade: 2c (FP)

 

 

NEPAL

Kathmandu Tour and Safari

Nepal Mountain Bike

Tilicho Lakes Mountain Bike

Mera Peak Trek

Dhaulagiri Trekking

Annapurna Trekking

Island Peak 17 Days

Island Peak 20 Days

Island Peak 22 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest via Goyko Lakes

EVEREST MARATHON 2012

Ice Col Trekking

 

TIBET

Everest Advanced Base Camp

Kharta Valley

Mountain Biking

Mt Kailash Zhangmu

Mt Kailash Simikot  

Mt Kailash Lhasa

Lhasa Nepal Tour - 7 Days

Lhasa Nepal Tour - 8 Days

Tibet Overland - 11 Days

Overland & Base Camp Tour

 

INDOCHINA

Vietnam and Cambodia Delights

Halong Bay Extension

Vietnam Highlights

Vietnam Cycling

Laos with Kong Lor Cave

Laos with Muang La

 

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ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK NEPAL

The Annapurna Himal lies between the Kali Gandaki and Marsyangdi river valley, forming a solid, mountain bastion. It spans 40 miles and incorporates twelve peaks higher than 7000 m. Surrounded by spectacular vista's and rhododendron forests which give way to bamboo groves, you will encounter the marvellous culture of the people of the Annapurna region. 

Annapurna circuit, base camp

ANNAPURNA ITINERARY:

 

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu for your Annapurna Base camp Trek. Transfer to Hotel.

 

Day 2: Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparations for the Annapurna trek.

 

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Hotel Overnight.

 

Day 4: Drive: Pokhara  Nayapul and Trek to Ghorepani (2774m).

We ascend a steep stone staircase to Ulleri village and on through rhododendron forests. We eventually arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass.

 

Day 5 Ghorepani - Tatopani

We have a restful day walking around the giant rhododendrons and taking in the breathtaking scenery.

 

Day 6 Tatopani - Chhomrung.

As we drop down from Tadapani Ghandgung we get magnificent views of the upper Modi valley. The route then heads upwards toward the village of Chhomrong, tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli.

 

Day 7 Chhomrung - Himalaya Hotel

Today begins with a steep descent down a bank of rock and then through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge. We then trek toward the neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, and climbs to Himalaya hotel.

 

Day 8 Annapurna South Base

We follow a broad grassy path and then climb on to the lateral moraine and down the other side on to the glacier. We walk up the bed of the glacier to visit Base camp at 4,237m.

 

Day 9: Machhapuchhre Base or Annapurna South Glacier basin

(3,858m)

Staying on the west bank of the Modi, we continue along the path as he Modi follows a deep cliff to the right. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp and one can either camp here or continue northwest, staying above the glacial moraine.

 

Day 10 Annapurna Base - Dovan

After an hours ascent to Annapurna Base Camp we descend and follow the same route to a the camp spot at Dovan

 

Day 11 Dovan - Modi Khola

Today, we pass an experimental sheep Farm at Khuldi Bikas where and head towards Chhomorung where the trail continues steeply up stony steps to Kabre Chautara and on to Modi Khola

 

Day 12 Modi Khola - Dhampus

We trek down to Gurung village, and onto Dhampus.

 

Day 13 Dhampus - Pokhara

Our trek heads via Phedi to our bus which will take us back to Pokhara . Hotel

 

Day 14: Return to Kathmandu. Free Day.

 

Day 15: Departure from Nepal after your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

 

Prices available on request with excellent discounts for large groups.

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