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The Annapurna Base Camp Trek
". . . thanks for organising such a fantastic trip. We had a great group, we all got on well, Padam and the porters were lovely and I fell in love with Nepal." - Lesley
“… Just a quick note with a big THANK YOU for the trek and its perfect organisation. I had a terrific time there and am really looking forward to the next one. Richard and Dom, Padam and Raju, all did a fantastic and flawless job. Very professional and very friendly. And people from both groups were super nice as well…” - Fernando
Arrives Kathmandu 7th April 2012
Departs Kathmandu 20th April 2012
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Arrives Kathmandu 3rd November 2012
Departs Kathmandu 16th November 2012
Life in Nepal is teeming with excitement and interest. The people, the architecture, the cultures, the scenery: all a fantastic wake up call for the senses. From the moment you arrive in Kathmandu you are greeted with streets filled with life and adventure – as if arriving on the set of an Indiana Jones movie! On the trek you will experience variety and beauty in both the landscapes you walk through and in the peoples you meet along this classic Himalayan trekking route. This is a tea house trek, basic but the best hospitality you will find anywhere!
Trekking Nepal's Annapurna Base Camp trek, (also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary) is arguably the most intensely scenic trek in Nepal. From the Annapurna Base Camp the towering peaks of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7273m), Annapurna Fang (7647m), and Machhapuchhare (6997m) bathed in snow set the scene as one of the most spectacular mountain settings in the Himalayas. Whatever you forget – don’t forget the camera!
Outline
Itinerary
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Day
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Activity
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1
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Arrive
Kathmandu. |
2 |
Bus
to Pokhara and final pre-trek preparation. |
3
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Commence
trek. |
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4 - 10 |
On trek. Leaving Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, we trek to Annapurna base camp via Poon Hill. Initially our route leads us through rhododendron forests which then give way to bamboo groves before emerging into fantastic alpine tundra overlooked by the world's highest mountains. Passing through the Machhapuchare and Annapurna base camp directly below the dramatic fishtail peak, our destination is the vast natural amphitheatre of the Annapurna Sanctuary where we are ringed by glistening peaks towering above us ready for the photo-call. |
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11 |
Finish
trek, bus ride to Pokhara. |
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12 |
Day
resting in the beautiful lake-side town of Pokhara. |
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13 |
Bus
to Kathmandu. |
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14 |
A chance to have a final look around old Thamel before flying home. |
Note: one or two extra nights in Kathmandu can easily be arranged upon request and will cost around £20 per person per night – and are well recommended!
Timing
Spring and autumn are the best times of year for a walking holiday in Nepal. In turn visibility should be great with some excellent sunrise views in particular. In spring, at the higher altitudes you can expect to walk within the snowline but in turn it can rain in the afternoons. Also you should note that spring is the season for the Rhododendrons - wonderful for all the senses! Autumn is typically dryer but without the snow and Rhododendrons . though there will be plenty of Marigolds.
Equipment
The kit list specifically required for this trekking expedition will be posted to you once booking is received. But in the meantime consider buying some good walking boots and start wearing them in . . . now. No technical kit is required, though a good 3 season plus sleeping bag will be much appreciated at the higher altitudes.
Level of Fitness
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a nine day trek taking us to 4130m. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience and neither does it require any technical skills. Experienced walkers and trekkers will manage this easily within their stride. Days will on average involve six hours walking time, though some may be shorter or longer according to weather conditions. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy yourself on the trek. If you don't normally get out much it is never too soon to start. Exercise regularly each week to develop your cardiovascular system and stamina. At weekends, go and explore some countryside, maybe take a pack and do some camping. As a rule of thumb, if you can comfortably walk 10 miles (16km) then you should be fine on this trip.
Roughing It
All our trips involve a degree of 'roughing it'. On trek, showers are available for example - but they won't necessarily be hot. However, the facilities are generally good, and in our experience hygiene is of a high order in the tea houses in which we visit. Back in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotels we use are of a high standard, clean and comfortable and great places to relax, though not ostentatious.
Outline Itinerary Price (excluding flights) : £880 (GBP)
Maximum
number of places on this trip :
The number of places available on this trip is limited
to a maximum of twelve (12) people.
Price includes :
- British trek leader
- Local specialist guides
- All accommodation
- All in-country transport
- Fully supported trek with porters
- Meals on trek
- Lost luggage protection with i-Trak
Not included :
It will not cover your meals when
not on trek, such as when you are in Kathmandu, nor will it cover any
individual sightseeing undertaken in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Other items
not included: travel insurance, passports, visas, inoculations, excess
baggage, tips, and items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and
laundry. £15 per day to cover meals not provided, snacks, drinks and souvenirs etc. This will easily cover it.
Flights
For best prices we would recommend checking prices with www.travelbag.co.uk, www.travelsupermarket.com, www.lastminute.com.
Be sure to reconfirm all flights prior to departure. Also, if
you can stay a while longer - we'd well recommend it - there's plenty
more to do - we can help you arrange:
- Sight-seeing in Kathmandu
- Sight seeing flights to Everest
- White water rafting
- A visit to the Royal Chitwan Safari Park
- you won't regret an extra day or two spent
in this fine region!
How about carbon offsetting your flight here? Climate Care allows you to offset your flight's emissions by funding sustainable energy projects. From £3 for return flights to Morocco to £47 for flights to NZ - this trip needn't cost the Earth. Thanks.
Travel Insurance
There are many travel insurers out there, and you are free to choose who you use for this trip. If you'd like a quick quote to give you some idea of cost try the Quote button below from Columbus Direct . . .
Booking
Please refer to our booking conditions.
This expedition is limited to a maximum
of twelve (12) people. To gain a definite place on this expedition
a payment of UK£200 is required.
Private bookings can be taken for this adventure holiday. Contact us with your preferred date(s) that suit you and the numbers and we'll get back to you asap with all the details.
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here to see Seven Good Reasons why you should book your adventure experience
with Will4Adventure.
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