Arrival and Transfer to Hotel
You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Rupaidia, Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Nepaljung, Dhangadi, Chandani Dodhara, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Morang, Tatopani, Tinker, Rasuawagadi, Kimanthanka etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.
On Arrival, you will have the on-arrival visa instantly if you have not applied Nepal visa for a Nepal through the consulate centers or Nepal Embassies near you or your city. Within half an hour, you can get an instant authentic visa on your passport after producing all the required documents for the visa.
But, the majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 20-30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Written “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” as you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just a 15-20 minute drive. Don’t get scared by the chaos and heavy traffic on the way to the hotel from the Airport.
Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.
Check if everything is fine with the accommodation you are using tonight.
Orientation
As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.
We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onwards. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide and porter, emergency rescue, travel insurance and many other important things to know beforehand.
We will introduce you to the trip crew and have a brief talk with them so that you can feel more comfortable during the trip.
If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.
Last Minute Booking
Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. Actually, those who approach for last minute booking with us; must pay a 10% additional cost of the total trip cost mentioned in our website.
You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.
If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. So, if you are late to book the trip you like to do with us, no worries, you still have the option and we will try our level best to make your trip as successful and grand as other normal trips.
Don’t hesitate to hit the booking button at the eleventh hour, we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.
Trip Extension
We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip. If you let us know a day earlier directly or through the trip crew you are using in the field/route like through your trip leader, you will have a beautiful time ahead. For the extension of the trip, you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.
Currency Exchange
You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in the hotel in Thamel or other several places of Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Chitwan, Nagarkot, Lumbini or any trekking beginning points as well. You’d better exchange your currency with Nepali ones in Thamel as they give a good exchange rate. You can find several money exchange counters in different corners of Thamel city. You can directly go there and exchange your currency with Nepali ones.
If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc. You can even exchange of your currency with Nepali on the trekking routes/trip routes like in Lukla, Namche, Pokhara, Besisahar, Manang etc. You can ask to exchange your currency with Nepal ones with local lodges/restaurants/hotels/ guesthouses too. But, you must have your currency like USD, AUD or CAD. Even Indian currency does work in Nepal while paying but only Rs. 100 rupees not 500 and 1000. You can pay with your currency with the current exchange rate wherever you go in Nepal. No worries guys!!
HH Team
Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. You can completely on them. They are well-trained, friendly and highly literate in their respective languages. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, expert in first-aid application and how to handle the sudden accidents on the trip. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives.
However, we kindly request you not to exploit them and provoke them on the trip for your benefit. You can enjoy your trip with them to the fullest but at the same time, we humbly appeal not to try to change their mindset, perspectives, religion and culture that are following.
The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.
Luggage and Storage
If you are hiring a porter for your trip in the mountains, you can pack no more than 10 kg. in the duffel bag or your backpack. We provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Because it is the labor rule that a porter can only maximum of 20kgs in the mountain. Please, don’t pack unnecessary stuff in the duffel bag. Actually, two people can share one duffel bag and one porter by putting 9k stuff by each individual.
If you think you don’t need the stuff you have with you in the mountains, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu or even in Pokhara if you are passing through it. The best way to keep your unnecessary stuff is in the Kathmandu hotel. They will keep your unnecessary luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to do it for you before you depart for the trip. Don’t forget to take the luggage tag while storing the unnecessary luggage.
Meals
Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.
During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.
You will have your meal at the lodge/local guesthouse, hotel or resort during the trip. You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip.
Sometimes, you may not get the item you want in the mountain during the trekking trip/touring trip, at the time; you have to consider it very calmly.
You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient
Trek Starts
The trek commences from Kathmandu with a flight to Pokhara and then a jeep ride to Jhino Danda. The flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu is only for 40 minutes and then the jeep drive to Jhino Danda is for 2-3 hours along the off-road. However, the drive will be adventurous and exciting with marvelous country, mountain and river views.
You arrive at Jhino Danda via Pokhara city, you will enjoy the natural hot spring here.
Electricity and Water
You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal. Even though you go to the mountain for trekking and other adventure activities, you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups for free. However, in some cases you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and the local lodges and guesthouses may charge you some amount like Rs. 100-200 to charge your batteries, backups and phones in remote areas trekking like upper Mustang Trekking, Upper Dolpo Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trekking and Manaslu Circuit Trekking. Otherwise, in Annapurna region trekking and Everest Region trekking, you don’t need to pay for battery, phone and backup charging on the trail. But, there won’t be an electricity heating system in the mountain while doing trekking or other adventure activities. Unlike that, you can enjoy all kinds of electricity heating systems in the city tours like Kathmandu City Tour, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, Nagarkot and Namobouddha Tour.
Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe from contaminated water. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from the Local Rivers, streams and taps. The bottled water costs between Rs.100-300 which is 1 liter in the mountain.
Communication
You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu and other major cities like Chitwan, Pokhara, Nagarkot and Lumbini. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local teahouses/lodges/ guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay Rs.100-200 per device for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains.
In remote areas trekking like Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Kanchenjungha Circuit Trek and Upper Mustang Trek, charge a certain amount like Rs.200-400 per device for the installation of Wi-fi at the local lodges. Otherwise, in Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek, they don’t charge you money for the facility Wi-Fi, they will offer you for free.
The best way to access good communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized- photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication wherever you go, even from the corner of the mountain. You can make a call, access the internet over it and even make a video call instantly from the Everest Base Camp (5364m) and even from Larkya La Pass (5106m) in Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Trek Ends
The trek ends in Pokhara officially with a flight to Kathmandu. Normally, in Pokhara, you can celebrate the last day of the trek with your entire trekking crew by offering them tips and a heavy dinner because they have worked hard for you and your safety all around the trip. The last day walk is from ABC to Pokhara and you wait for the next day’s flight to Kathmandu.
Feedback
You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and to sharpen our services and facilities in the days to come.
If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.
Trek Extra Personal Expenses
How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning. And, at the end of the trek, you have to give some tips to your trekking crew, at least some or a little. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency.
Typical Day
The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you like to have on the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.
After lunch, you will resume your work/trek/trip again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.
Why with Haven Holidays?
- Free Booking and Free Cancellation
- Veteran Crew Members
- Enhancing Eco-Tourism
- Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
- No hidden cost
- Flexible
- Cost Friendly
- Wider Networks
- Expert in risk management
Booking, Cancellation and Refund
If you want to book the trip featured by us, you are required to settle the 25 % payment of the total trip cost. However, if you are in a rush and instantly plan your trip to Nepal, then, you can make the trip payment by visiting our office in Nepal as well but we need a confirmation email prior to it.
In case you cannot do the booked trip in the time-frame you wanted for some reason, you have the right to postpone it. Even if you cannot do the trip after the postponement, you can transfer the same trip or another in exchange for your family, relatives and friends.
But for Everest Base Camp Trek or other any trip in the Everest region, the cancellation must be made 2 months prior as we have already booked the accommodation, transportation and domestic flights to make your trip more consistent and convenient. But, sorry to state that no refund will be made for the exchange of booked trip with us. We are ready to wait for months and years for the right time to do the booked trip in Nepal. Be confident that we won’t spoil your booked trip.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is a must thing to fix before the departure for a particular trip. In case you face a sudden and unpleasant incident during the trip, you may need rescue evacuation and medical expenses. For that, you must have travel insurance. Actually, life is more important than your trip. As long as you have life, you have everything. So that, have authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue evacuation and medication expenses in case you have got some nasty accidents during the trip.
If you have got some idea about travel insurance and the companies who do travel insurance for you, you can go with them, otherwise, you can search on Google and will easily get the travel insurance companies who will help you doing insurance for your trip.
Hot Shower
Actually, a warm or hot shower makes you happy and offers you new energy during the trip and it is very necessary. If you are traveling in the city area in Nepal, you will easily get the facility of a hot shower. But, if you are making a trip to the mountains, it may be difficult to get a hot shower during the trip. However, the local lodge and guesthouse will offer you a bucket shower with warm water or they will provide a hot shower with cooking gas. If you want to enjoy the hotel shower in the mountains, you can ask the local lodge owner to manage it for you and they will charge some money like Rs. 300-500 per individual.
Why Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride with Helicopter Return with Haven Holidays?
- Expert and professional local guides
- Flexible trekking crew
- Better understanding of weather conditions and local culture
- Immediate Rescue in case of emergency
- Better Accommodation Food
- Eco- Friendly and Sustainability
- Expert in Communication
Departure
After a farewell dinner with our team and the important feedback session, we will comfortably drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport and to any other destination you want for your exit to your homeland or the commencement of another trip. After we drop you to the destination you prefer, you can catch up on your international flight and another trip you want. We wish you a very wonderful time ahead.
Additional Information
What I expect at Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Begin your Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with a drive or domestic flight to Pokhara. From Pokhara, you will head for Nayapool then to Jhinu Danda with Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride.
Begin the trek officially from Jhinu Danda where natural hot spring is located.
You will traverse through spectacular trekking trail through local settlements, natural water falls, mountain summits, chortens and colorful prayer flags. You will enjoy walking through massive and grand Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world. You will enjoy experiencing all diverse and rare species of flora and fauna including black bear, musk deer and Himalayan Thar.
Enjoy ascending to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) through Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). Step at Annapurna Base Camp have the thrills of adventure being entirely surrounded by all snow-fed mountain peaks including Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
Enjoy local authentic cuisines al local lodge and guesthouse with local people. Also, you can have the delights of staying overnight at local lodges and teahouse in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Taste the foods items which are freshly cooked with all organic local ingredients.
Walk 7 hours in average in a day covering 10-12 kilometers in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Encounter some steep climbs and steep descents along the trek. Actually, the climb of Jhinu Danda is very steep and challenging in the beginning of Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Dip your exhausted body into the lukewarm natural hotel springs located at the bank of Modi Khola near Jhinu Danda.
Climb the highest point Annapurna Base Camp which is located at an elevation of 4130m above via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m).
Explore Pokhara, the city blessed with freshwater lakes like Phewa and Begnas, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot Shiva Statue and Talbarahi Temple.
Celebrate your Annapurna Base Camp Trek which formally ends in Pokhara with clubs, pubs, souvenirs collections and enjoying your favorite dishes in your favorite restaurants.
What I expect from Haven Holidays in Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Haven Holidays will provide you a very professional and highly experienced trekking crew all round the trip. The will be very knowledgeable and informative regarding mountain peaks, local culture, foods and accommodation in Annapurna Base Camp Trek, weather and the possible challenges on the trail and altitude sickness. Moreover, they have very deep knowledge about Annapurna Conservation and the diverse species of flora and fauna. The Haven Holidays Trekking crew will be great communicators so that you can communicate with them very well and can share the things the way you like in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The Haven Holidays Trekking Team will altogether assist you in every step of your walk during the trip.
We provide you sleeping bag, trekking poles and Haven Holidays T-shirt or Cap as a gift. We provide you a world class services including meals, accommodation and transportation all round Annapurna Base Camp Trek so that you can feel safer and can enjoy Annapurna Base Camp Trek in more exciting way. In case of emergency, we will be there in no time to rescue and proceed for the further medical treatment.
A Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara,
The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara will be of 6 hours along the Prithvi Highway covering 201 km. This drive will be with luxury tourist bus with full AC. If you want, you can go with private jeep or car as well. The cost for private car and jeep will be higher than luxury bus ride for Pokhara from Kathmandu.
The tourist bus station is located at Kaldhara near Thamel. Kaldhara is 10 minutes walk from center of Thamel.
Pass through Kathmandu valley, drive past Thankot, a hill station and Chandragiri Cable Car and you will love this drive through country villages and landscapes. You begin to drive alongside of Trishuli River which is very popular for river rafting in Nepal.
You will have lunch on the way to Pokhara at Mungling Area. There are plenty of restaurants for lunch and snacks on the Pruthvi Highway. You will also have tea/coffee/light snacks and toilet breaks on the way to Pokhara.
You will pass Mungling, AAnboo Khaireni, Bandipur, Dumre and Damauli before approaching Pokhara.Arrive at the tourist bus station in Pokhara and transfer to the hotel buy private car or jeep.A flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is only for 25 minutes. The flight takes off from Kathmandu airport, domestic terminal and heads for Pokhara. On the way to Pokhara, one can witness magnificent mountain peaks and landscapes including Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre. The flights will be operated by Buddha Air, Sita Air, and Yeti Air, Simrik Air and Shree Air.
It will be very exciting and safe to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara to escape 6-7 hours drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara with heavy traffic on the way.
A Drive from Pokhara to Jhinu Dandda
The trekkers, these days, can have the access of jeep ride to Jhinu Danda from Pokhara directly to begin their Annapurna Base Camp Trek. One can get this jeep service and the ticket at Harichowk near Bindhyabasini Temple. The drive is total 27 km long and it takes around 3-4 hours as the condition of rural road is not good as you are approaching to Jhinu Danda. However, the drive is very safe with well-maintained four-wheel jeep and experienced drivers. On the, you will pass through Hemja, Naudanda, Nayapool, Birethanti, Syauli Bazaar and Ghadnruk village on your left. You will love this drive along the country road with greenery all round, Modi Khola and local settlements.
One can get two types of jeep drive from Pokhara to Jhinu Danda. These are: Private Jeep and Sharing Jeep. If you go with sharing jeep, you have share the jeep with other 6-7 people and if you want to go with Private jeep, you can leave Pokhara anytime you like and you don’t have to share the jeep with other people. It up to you whether to share the jeep or not.
Popular Places/Destinations you explore During the Annapurna Base Camp Trek!
Pokhara
Pokhara city largely fed by freshwater lakes and spectacular mountain panoramas is a popular tourist hub in Nepal located at the lap of Annapurna Mountain panoramas. Both domestic and international tourist love tasting Pokhara spending at least a couple of days. You can visit and explore Phewa Lake with Talbarahi Temple in the middle of it, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, Begnas Lake, Chamere (bat) Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue. Besides, trekkers can also go to visit Mountain Museum and Tibetan Refugee Camp where you can collect some special souvenirs of special woolen things.
Along with this, you can go up to Sarangkot for mountain views including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and giant Manaslu with spectacular sunrise.
Also, one can do adventurous activities in Pokhara like paragliding, Zip Flyer, Avia-Ultra Light flying, bungee jumping and boating in Phewa Lake.
Driving to Begnas Lake and staying a couple of days there will be a spectacular experience for you when you are in Pokhara.
Jhinu Danda
Jhinu Danda (hill) is the beginning point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It has beautiful lodges and hotels for overnights stay and for meals. Most importantly, Jhinu Danda has a natural hot spring. The Jhino Danda Hot Spring is located at the bank to Modi Khola, just 20 mins walk from main Jhinu Town.
You will enjoy dipping you body into natural hot water. You will see two major water ponds fed by natural hot water at bank of Modi river where you can stay for a couple of hours for relaxation and refreshment at the end of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You need to buy an entrance that costs Rs. 150. This is a donation for the Annapurna conservation Area not for any specific person. You don’t need to pay any other extra cost for enjoying hot springs at Jhino Danda except Rs. 150 as a donation for the village project.
Enjoy melodious Modi River with two natural hot springs at its bank and walk back to Jhinu Danda Town for overnight stay.
Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp is the main and the ultimate destination in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Annapurna Base Camp is located at an elevation of 4130m above the sea level. Annapurna Base Camp is entirely surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks including Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. You can enjoy fresh snow and can play with it at Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp is a part of Annapurna Conservation Area. You can see a board “Welcome to Annapurna Base Camp’’ with the elevation 4130m at the entrance of Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp has 10-12 lodges and guesthouses where people stay overnight and have their meal.
Staying overnight at Annapurna Base Camp and capturing the next morning’s sunrise and mountain views with giant Annapurna South and alluring Machhapuchrre will be the moment for lifetime
You may have the problem acute mountain sickness at night while staying overnight at Annapurna Base Camp. You need to be very careful about it at nighttime. If you have some symptoms of it, report it to your guide immediately.
Annapurna Base Camp also has a helipad; one can fly to Annapurna Base Camp directly from either Kathmandu or Pokhara. In case of emergency and rescue, one can get helicopter from Annapurna Base Camp.
Annapurna Conservation Area
Annapurna conservation Area is the largest protected area of the world serving the travelers various opportunity to observe the diverse species of flora and fauna including Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer, antelope, langoor, several species of birds and plants like pine, fir, rhododendron, pine, birch and juniper.
The Annapurna Conservation Area covers the total area of 7,629 sq. km abode to over 100,000 residents of different cultural and linguistic groups. People travelling through Annapurna conservation Area can hugely be benefitted with wider and comprehensive understandings and experiences of local culture, history, civilization, language, authentic local cuisines, diverse wildlife and plants’ lives. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is entirely based in Annapurna Conservation Area beginning from Jhino Danda and taking it to you Annapurna Base Camp and ends at Jhino Danda again before you drive back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek- Is this right for you?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek to the final destination, Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins with an easy hike from Jhino Danda and turns to be moderately difficult while ascending to Deurali (3200m). While you are ascending to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) and finally to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m), you find Annapurna Base Camp Trek little stressful but astoundingly rewarding.
Some people take Annapurna Base Camp Trek as an easy and some consider it as a moderate trek. Some basic skills of hiking and trekking will be sufficient for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. No special technicality of trekking and hiking is required for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, you must be prepared well for 6-7 hours walking with several steep ups and downs mostly above 3000m above covering 10-12 kilometers distance each day in average. Are you ready to do that during Annapurna Base Camp Trek? Are you all set with right packing list and professional trekking crew to beat the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking trail? Are you very determined for conquering Annapurna Base Camp Trek with necessary preparations including regular exercises, aerobics, outdoor sports and short hikes and treks with steep climbs and downs? If you have already done so, then, Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be right for you and you will celebrate this adventure to Annapurna Base Camp with alluring Machhapuchhre and Annapurna massif.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail !
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is entirely based in Annapurna Conservation Area beginning from Jhino Danda(1700m) taking you to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m) and takes you back to the same destination, Jhinu Danda to end the hiking officially. The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is not technical but moderately difficult. It seems an easy hike but, in fact, it is a bit strenuous in the sense that one requires hiking at least 7 hours a day with steep ups and downs equally covering at least 10-12 kilometers distance each day. The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is safe; no threats of avalanches and landslides and even no threats of wild animals of Annapurna Conservation Area.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is mostly through the pine, birch, juniper, fir and rhododendron and local villages with teahouses and lodges. If you go Annapurna Base Camp in Spring, you will enjoy magnificent rhododendron flowering in different seven colors which entirely blankets the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail till Deurali (3200m).
The steep walk of Jhino Danda initially seems to be very challenging to climb up Chhomrong for at least 3 hours. This tiring walk really makes the trekkers who are doing Annapurna Base Camp Trek almost hopeless but rest of the trails is less challenging and less strenuous.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail after Deurali is less strenuous and less steep while ascending to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. However, due to high elevation above 3500m, one may feel little difficult in pacing and breathing. Go slowly taking a long deep breath while ascending from Machhapuchhre Base Camp(3700m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m).
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trails passes through Jhinu Danda, Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp before ascending to the final destination, Annapurna Base Camp.
While backtracking, the trekkers will use the same trails as they did before and end the Annapurna Base Camp Trek at Jhino Danda where they can have a sweet and relaxing taste of natural springs.
Overall, the ascents and docents are equal in distance and hours that one has to encounter. The steepest among them is Jhino Danda ascent to Chhomrong village if you are beginning from Jhino Danda. Alternatively, you can combine Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek with Annapurna Base Camp Trek. IF you go with ABC Trek with Poonhill, you don’t need to encounter this steep ascent from the base of the Jhino Danda. You will have flat trail directly going to Chhomrong from Tadapani.
Cultural Highlights on Annapurna Base Camp Trek!
Meet local people and interact with them
Be familiar with local life style of the people located on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail
Participate in celebrations of major festivals of Nepali People like Dashain and Tihar if you are travelling in Autumn( Sep-Nov)
Enjoy having authentic local dishes prepared the local ethnic people on the trail
Visit and explore Pokhara’s cultural and religious places like World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot Shiva Statue, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple and Talbarahi Temple.
Natural Highlights on Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Ascend and step at Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) and celebrate this adventurous victory
Walk through Annapurna Conservation Area and experience diverse species of wildlife and plants including Himalayan Thar and musk deer
Witness and capture mesmerizing mountain views including Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South
Traverse through deep woods, cascading waterfalls, winding rivers and streams, local villages and spectacular landscapes
Enjoy exploring Pokhara city with Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Davis Fall and Seti River Gorge
Relish with natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda
The Guide and Porter For Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
The guide and porter you hire for Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be our own trekking crew and Haven Holidays Team. They are very professional, helpful and caring all the time. You can ask help in need whenever you require and they will be very delighted to help you. They are fully authorized with valid license to lead the trekkers/travelers in the mountain and in the city.
The team of guide and porter we provide you are well-known to local culture, accommodation, foods, elevation trekking distance per day, different breaks (water, toilets, tea/coffee and light snacks, lunch etc) during the day-walk, first-aid applications, acute mountain sickness, rescue if necessary and arrangement of transportation during the trek. The team who you are with is eco-friendly and great communicators. You can enjoy merrymaking and share your things if you like.
Emmergency Evacuation/Rescue
In case you are critically suffered of acute mountain sickness or of any other causes while ascending to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) or anywhere on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek trail, you will immediately be rescued by the helicopter and admitted at the hospital of Pokhara City or Kathmandu Valley and begin the further treatment. For this, you must allow your trekking partner and your guide to call the helicopter by presenting authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue and treatment expenses.
Important Note
It is very important to consider whether to go with bus ride to Pokhara from Kathmandu and back or by air. If you have an important schedule and important thing to do right after and before your Annapurna Base Camp Trek, it is recommended to go with domestic flight to and from Pokhara. Another big issue will be the issue of heavy traffic on Prithvi Highway and the 6 hours drive from and to Pokhara may prolong like 10-12 hours sometimes. Again, if you have travel sickness, please try your best to escape this 6-8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back.
Another important thing to consider is that if you are completely beginner and learning to hike for 3-4 hours in a day covering less than 7 kilometers, please, don’t try to go Annapurna Base Camp which is located at 4130m above the sea level. One requires good level of stamina, condidence and preparations for Annapruna Base Camp. Make sure that you have packed all required trekking gears and can walk at least 7 hours a day covering 10-12 kilometers distance in average in a day, then only, go for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Make your Annapurna Base Camp Trek either in Spring ( Mar-May) or in Autumn( Sep-Nov).
Safety Measures for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Carry Comprehensive First-Aid Kit
Carry Right and Reliable Trekking Gears
Listen to your Trekking leader and follow his/her instructions properly
Stay hydrated and have balanced diet
Stay calm, cool and confident
Try to avoid alcohol and smoking at higher elevation above 3500m
Carry Diamox in case you get altitude sickness
Drink safe water (bottled and properly boiled)
Address any serious health issue beforehand the trek by consulting your personal physician or if you have got it on the trail if you have got any immediately
Share your problems with your trekking leader on the trail if you get any.
Ask for helicopter rescue if you think that you are in critical condition.If you have the symptoms of acute mountain sickness and if it gets sever, try to walk down to lower elevations and apply first aid procedures.
What I like most about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Personally, what like most about Annapurna Base Camp Trek is stepping at Annapurna Base Camp and capturing giant Annapurna South and alluring Machhapuchhre. Along with this, one can enjoy the walk through Annapurna Conservation Area with diverse species of flora and fauna. Moreover, trekkers will find Pokhara city as paradise for relaxation and refreshment. The final and the most important thing in Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the natural hot springs of Jhino Danda where trekkers can release all weariness and exhaustion at the end of the trek by dipping their bodies into the natural hot water at the bank of Modi River.
Tipping for Guide and Porter
Tipping for your guide and porter is not mandatory but they expect something extra from you after they work hard for you. Isn’t it? You’d better prepare USD 5-10 per day per individual guide and porter. But, it doesn’t mean that you have to do the same as we recommend you. You reward them with some handsome tipping as well if you are fully satisfied. Sometimes, you don’t need to reward them with tipping if they don’t take a good care of you and try to spoil your trip with some unnecessary personal benefits and interests. Nevertheless, tipping ( little or more) seems to be mandatory in present world while doing a vacation trip.
Meals Available on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
You will enjoy, mostly, freshly cooked local cuisines during the trip. The local teahouse and lodges will offer you very authentic local cuisines like tsampa, porridge, Tibetan bread, yak meat items, locally grown vegetables and fruits, etc. They also offer some continental, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and popular dishes during the trek as mentioned on their food menu. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, no problem, you will have various items of meals in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and for this, you require informing your trek leader before the trek commences.
You can cook on your own at local lodges while staying overnight during the trip in the mountain on the condition that you won’t disturb and if the kitchen is not crowded if you have this hobby. You can carry the instant noodles and can prepare in your room during your Annapurna Base Camp trek. The meals you have will be freshly cooked and very hygienic in order to ensure your balanced diet and hygiene. Pick up the item from food menu prepared by local lodges and teahouses and ask them to prepare it for you.
Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp
The temperature at Everest Base Camp is normally negative and you have to prepare accordingly. The actual temperature at Annapurna Base Camp ranges between 12 to negative 18 degree Celsius. Though the temperature at Annapurna Base Camp rises to 12 degree Celsius in the sunny day and it drops down to -18 at night and one may face heavy snowfall as well if you go to Annapurna Base Camp in pre and post winter months/days ( Early Dec and late Feb). It is almost impossible to ascend to Annapurna Base Camp in the peak of the winter as Annapurna Base Camp is entirely covered with snow and people cannot stay there during the peak of the winter months.
Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in Autumn (Sep-Nov) ranges between 12 to negative 7 degree Celsius.
Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in Spring (Mar- May) ranges between 12 to negative 5 degree Celsius.
Trekkers who are going to Annapurna Base Camp are advised to prepare accordingly by consulting their trekking leader.
Best Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The best Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek is Annapurna Base Camp Trek 8 days. The 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary has two days for driving/flying to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu in the beginning and the end of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. 5 and half days will be for real trekking and half day will be for Pokhara sightseeing and refreshment tours.
Safety Measures for Annapurna Base Camp Trek,
Begin your trek from Jhino Danda and you will ascend to Sinuwa on the first day. The second day, you will ascend to Deurali and the day, you will get your final destination, Annapurna Base Camp and it takes two more days to walk down to Jhino Danda via Bamboo. While returning, you will stay overnight at Bamboo and then to Jhino Danda. The sixth day, you will drive back to Pokhara and do city sightseeing tour in Pokhara with lake activities in Phewa Lake.
The final two days, the 7th one for driving in Pokhara and the 8th day will be driving back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
This way, you can enjoy your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with all activities you want to do. We really don’t need any acclimatization day for Annapurna Base Camp Trek as we are not going above 5000m like in Everest Base Camp Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek.
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