Itinerary Day 01: Kathmandu (1400m) Day 02: Cultural and Historical sightseeing in Kathmandu Day 03: Morning drive to Pokhara Day 04: Pokhara to Naya Pool (bus) - Hile (1545 m) Day 05: Tirkhedunga to Ghorepani ( 2775 m) Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3193 m) - Tadapani ( 2540 m) Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong ( 2170m) Day 08: Trek to Doban ( 2505m) Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp ( 3700m) Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m) Day 11: Trek to Doban (2505m) Day 12: Trek back to Chhomrong/Jhinu   Day 13: Landrung to Potana ( 1900m ) Day 14: Potana to Phedi, drive to Pokhara Day 15: Kathmandu   Day 16: Departure

Outline Trekking/Tour Days - (12) Total Days - (16) Min. Altitude - (1545m./5069ft.) Max. Altitude - (4130m./13550ft.) Overal Walking - hrs Per/Day Nature - Lodge (Teahouse Trek) Difficulty - Easy Group Size - 2 Age Limit - Best Time - February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.

Package includes:
- Pick up and drop from international airport.
- Kathmandu accommodation (4 nights tourist standard deluxe hotel with       Breakfast)
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Sightseeing tour with experience local guide
- Annapurna Conservation Entry permit fees
- Trekking permit (TIMS)
- Teahouse (twin sharing basis room)
- Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek
- Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers
- All program according to itineraries on full board
- Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs

Package includes:
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Domestic airfare
- Personal expenses
- All bar bill
- Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc

Day 01: Kathmandu (1400m)
Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Cultural and Historical sightseeing in Kathmandu
Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Morning drive to Pokhara
Transfer to the Hotel. Walk around the Phewa lake and city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara to Naya Pool (bus) - Hile (1545 m)
4-hour trek to Hile (1545 m). The trail winds its way through bamboo forests and passes by a spectacular waterfall. Overnight at teahouse / lodge.

Day 05: Tirkhedunga to Ghorepani ( 2775 m) in 6 hrs.
The Annapurna South (7273m) and the Hiunchuli gradually unfold on this pleasant walk uphill through fields and pastures and later through rhododendrons and oak woods. Ghorepani was originally a horse watering post, which has evolved into an important crossroads for tourists and the numerous mule caravans on the Jomoson-Pokhara trip.Overnight at teahouse
lodge / camp.

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3193 m) to Tadapani ( 2540 m) in 6h
We leave early morning for Poon Hill, to catch the early morning sunlight on the panorama of peaks: Dhaulaghiri, Annapurnas, Machhapuchare… This is an option but really worth the while. We then retrace our steps to Ghorepani and continue towards Tadapani through rhododendron woods. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.

Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong ( 2170m), walking approximately 5 hrs.
The trails slowly descend to the small river and cross the bridge and start to ascend to the  Chhomrong Village with good views of Annapurna mountains.Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.

Day 08: Trek to Doban ( 2505m), walking approx 5 hrs.
The trail descends to the Chhomrong river and ascends to the Sinawa at 2340. Cultivation gives way to a beautiful tropical forest, with some huge bamboo trees and passing through the Bamboo (2335m), including views of the twin "fish tail" peaks of Machapuchare then to Doban. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.

Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp ( 3700m), Approx 6 hrs walking distance. As the trail ascends every step it takes you to the Himalayan Hotel at (2920m), slowly the landscapes being changes and continue to MBC. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp. .

Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m), walking approximately 4 hrs. The ridgeline of peaks is almost uninterrupted – from the snowy slopes up to Hiunchuli behind, then Annapurna I (8091m), the massive south face of Annapurna itself, Fluted and Tent peaks in the foreground, to Annapurna III (7555m) and finally the gorgeous north face pyramid of Machapuchare (6997m), guarding the narrow entrance. Overnight at teahouse lodge or camp.

Day 11: Trek to Doban (2505m), approximately 5.30 hrs walking. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.

Day 12: Trek back to Chhomrong/Jhinu, / Jhinu approximately 5 hrs walking distance. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.

Day 13: Landrung - Potana ( 1900m ), in 6h.
Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. Ovenight at teahouse / lodge.

Day 14: Potana to Phedi, drive to Pokhara (2.5 hrs trek) - Pokhara (bus)
An afternoon of leisure to spend at the Pokhara lakeside. You can enjoy a swim, a boat ride, some shopping and the restaurant terraces on the shoreline. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.

Day 15: Kathmandu: drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Departure: Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights:

Trekking through Gurung Villages

Gurung Culture

Stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range

Ghorepani Village, Annapurna Base Camp

Poon Hill, the best view point in Annapurna Region

Fully supported teahouse (camping, foods prepared by our cooks)  trek including 3 meals per day

Cultural and historical sightseeing in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath (the monkey temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the biggest Buddhist stupa at Boudha

 

Pre Trip Meeting
Utmost Adventure representative host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other team members.

 

Important note for Adventure travel

As you are going to visit most remote places on earth. In remote and developing countries do not expect standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you speak with your consultant or travel agent.

 

These trip notes represent the most current information for this itinerary, and may supersede any information in the current brochure, including but not limited to the itinerary and price. The itinerary should be seen as a guide only. This itinerary may change at any time due to inclement weather, forces of nature and other circumstances beyond our control.

Accommodation
Accommodations are included in the trip cost and UAT provide 4 night tourist standard deluxe hotel in Kathmandu (BB plan), 13 nights teahouse based accommodation during trek. (note: choosing camping trek, All hotel accommodations & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement on your request with extra charge)
Toilet Facilities - On trek, toilet facilities are available in teahouse lodge in basic form. (in camping trek near by your tent is an optimum distance in a toilet tent. After use of such facilities, wastes will be cover with necessary natural preservation)

 

Foods
Freshly cook Meals on full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) will be provided in available teahouse lodge. (For Camping trek freshly cook meals cooked by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety). Each day dinner and breakfast will be provided in the same teahouse lodge you spend the night. Lunch camp will be fixed on a best available place.

 

Why travel with Utmost Adventure?

Leader & Trekking Crew
Utmost Adventure Trekking is established and run by experienced, energetic and passionate team of young hardworking people. Most of our team members have started their career from junior-level. Our tour leader, high altitude Guide, Helpers began their courier by carrying heavy luggage in to High Mountains in Nepal and Tibet from  long time. UAT Tour and trek leaders are trained from  Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management Training Center, Language and First Aid course from KEEP, Eco Trekking Workshop from TAAN, Rock and Ice climbing training from Nepal Mountaineering Association.  They are insurance for their safety and security for any kind of unforeseen  events.

Our tours, treks and expeditions are all lead by experienced local leader. All our leaders, guides and porters are locals, born and grown up in the region where you are travelling. Therefore our guides can offer you well based information about the culture, habits, people and community in the areas where you are traveling. The team of professional guides and porters are ready to ensure that you will have safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Travelling with local leader will be the highlight of your adventure and we are sure that you will agree: there truly is no better way to travel! Our team consist skilled professional workers who have been providing services to travelers several years.
 
We are always finding new ways to make our service quality better and better, step by step. By the quality of our services our satisfied clients have increased. Many of our customers have their belief in to UAT and some of them use our services year after year. Now it is our pride that we have become one of the renowned companies among the others.

Climate

Annapurna Base Camp trek with Ghorepani Poonhill is possible at any time of the year on where you are going. Generally speaking, the best months to trek are October-November (post-monsoon) and April-May (pre-monsoon). It is possible to trek throughout the year but trekkers must be aware that bad/ freak weather can strike in any season. Trekking Season in Nepal are details of trekking conditions throughout the year:

Trip Grading
Grade 2 (Moderate)
Trek grading include the condition of the walking terrain, the altitude, the number of pass crossings and the lenth of the trek. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is graded moderate. Bit more challenging than grade 1, generally between 900m/3,000ft to 3,000m/10,000ft but possibly involving side trips to higher elevations. During the trek you will be walking for up to five to six hours a day at a slow but steady pace. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and we suggest 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise. Hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended.
 
Acclimatization and high altitude sickness
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Commonly called altitude sickness, this has the potential to affect all trekkers from 2500m and higher. Your body needs days to adjust to smaller quantities of oxygen in the air - at 5500m/18,044ft the air pressure is approximately half that of sea level, ie there is half the amount of oxygen (and nitrogen).
 
For treks below an altitude of about 3000m/10,000ft it is not normally a problem. AMS is caused by going up high too fast and can be fatal if all the warning signals are ignored. Note that it is not the actual altitude, but the speed at which you reach higher altitudes which causes the problems.
 
Altitude sickness is preventable. Go up slowly, giving your body enough time to adjust. These are the 'safe' rates for the majority of trekkers: spend 2-3 nights between 2000m/6562ft and 3000m/10,000ft before going higher. From 3000m sleep an average of 300m/1000ft higher each night with a rest day every 900-1000m/3000ft. ultimately it is up to you to recognize the symptoms, and only ascend if you are relatively symptom-free.
 
Our Gokyo Trek starts two full days acclimatization before reaching over 4900m. It helps trekkers to be acclimatizing with altitude and get to the point without altitude problem.