- 11-day trek to the southern base camp of Annapurna
- Local English speaking guide during the trek
- Through the mountain villages around the sacred mountain Machapuchare
- Panorama of the eight-thousand-foot Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri
- Royal Cities – Kathmandu and Bhaktapur (UNESCO)
- Complete on-site services – accommodation, transfers, transportation, permitees, guide during the trek
Price for 2 persons – from 32 500 CZK/person, 3 persons – from 29 500 CZK/person, 4 persons – from 27 500 CZK/person. In case of a larger group we will be happy to inform you about the price on request.
Tour program:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
Individual arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
2. DAY 2: KATHMANDU, PASHUPATINATH, BHAKTAPUR AND BODHNAATH BURNING GHATS
Kathmandu – visit the temple complex and the funerary burning ghats of Pashupatinath, transfer to the second royal city of Bhaktapur with handicrafts in the streets, visit the most revered Buddhist stupa of Bodhnatha, which is an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.
3. DAY 2: TRANSFER BY AIR TO POKHARA
Morning air transfer to Pokhara, afternoon individual ascent to the Peace Pagoda above the city with views of the Himalayan eight-thousanders panorama.
4. DAY 4: TREKKING TO THE SOUTHERN BASE CAMP OF ANNAPURNA
Morning transfer to the town of Nayapul, which will be the start of the trek. The first stage climbs through a bamboo grove to the village of Thikhedhungga (1540m).
5.-6. DAY 6: TREKKING TO THE SOUTHERN BASE CAMP OF ANNAPURNA
Slowly beginning to take in the diversity of each day, you will trek through rhododendron groves and through the Bhurungdi river valley to the village of Ghorepani (2860m). On the second day, an early morning climb to the scenic summit of Poon Hill (3193 m), where you can observe the ridge of eight-thousanders, the Annapurnas and the Dhaulagiri at sunrise. Descend to Ghorepani and continue the trail over the three-thousand-foot Deurali Pass to Tadapani (2630 m).
7.-9. DAY 7: TREKKING TO THE SOUTHERN BASE CAMP OF ANNAPURNA
The next stage is marked by a significant descent into the Kimrong River valley, from here a short climb leads to Taulung, where views of the sacred Machhapuchare Mountain (also called Nepal’s Matterhorn) open up and on to the village of Chhomrong (2170m). From Chhomrong a gradual climb along the river, up stone steps, through rhododendron groves and oak forests via Dobhan (2600 m) and Deurali (3230 m) to the amphitheatre of the Himalayan peaks of Machhapuchare BC (3700 m). Exceptional views of the panorama of Annapurnas, Gangapurnas and majestic Machhapuchare.
DAY 10-13: TREKKING TO THE SOUTHERN BASE CAMP OF ANNAPURNA
On the seventh day of the trek, you will ascend to the highest point of your trek, the base camp below the south face of Annapurna, Annapurna BC (4130m). Here you will enjoy views of the perpendicular south face of Annapurna, the surrounding Himalayan giants and the glaciers falling into the valley. Return the same way via the villages of Bamboo (2310 m) and Jhinu Danda (1780 m), where you will bathe in the warm thermal springs. Continue through Gurung villages and suspension bridges over the Modi Khola River to Pothana (1890 m), where you bid farewell to the Himalayan eight-thousanders.
DAY 14: TREK TO THE SOUTHERN BASE CAMP OF ANNAPURNA
Descend through terraces with paddy fields and the village of Dhampus (1650 m) to Phedi to the main road, from here transfer to Pokhara. Afternoon individual program, possibility of boating on Phewa Lake or visit to the Mountaineering Museum.
DAY 15: POKHARA
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Afternoon individual program, possibility to visit the historical centre and Durbar Square, or climb the Buddhist stupa Svayanbhunath with a view of the city.
DAY 16: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
Transfer to the airport, departure.
Further information
Price includes:
- English speaking local guide during the trek
- domestic flight Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu
- transport by minibus to Bhaktapur and sightseeing in Kathmandu (day 3) incl. local English speaking guide
- 1x transport from Pokhara to Nayapul (start of the trek)
- 1x transport from Phedi to Pokhara (end of trek)
- accommodation in cities – 3x hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast and 2x hotel in Pokhara with breakfast level 2** (double room)
- accommodation on the trek – 10x lodge accommodation (simple double rooms furnished with a bed with mattress, pillow and blanket, own sleeping bag is required)
- trekking permit and permit to Annapurna area
- transfers from airport to hotel and back in Kathmandu (4 times)
- information materials
- CK insurance against bankruptcy
Price does not include:
- international airfare Prague – Kathmandu – Prague (we will be happy to arrange it for you, approximate price 21 000 – 24 000 CZK)
- extra charge for single room in Kathmandu and Pokhara – 1650 CZK/person/trip (In case of odd number of persons, extra charge is mandatory.)
Price does not include – payable locally:
- Nepalese visa – 50 USD (to be arranged upon arrival at the airport)
- taxi from and to Pokhara airport
- other meals, (on the trek see separate section below)
- individual transport in the cities (taxi, rickshaw, etc.)
- entrance fees to monuments
- hot water for washing up on the trek (extra charge 1-3 USD/person)
- porter for the whole trek (recommended in pairs) – 275 USD/trek/20 kg + baksheesh,
- baksheesh to guides and drivers.
- Insurance for medical expenses or cancellation fees (we are happy to arrange)
Program can be individually customized, a 3 day visit to Chitwan National Park can be added at the end.
Difficulty:
Although this is a relatively short trek, the difficulty of this trek can be classified as moderate. It is more challenging mainly due to the considerable elevation gain. Some days in the beginning of the trek you will overcome a series of ascents and descents through side valleys, while in the second part you will ascend gently along the Modi Khola River until you reach Annapurna Base Camp. Especially in the second half of the ascent, the progress will be more gradual and the daily sections shorter, due to the necessary acclimatization. The highest point reached will be the BC Annapurna at 4130 m, where you will also spend one night. The program is suitable for individuals in good physical condition, used to doing several days of trekking in the mountains with a backpack on their back.
Porters:
To facilitate your hiking program, we recommend that you order a porter to carry some of your gear. The carrier can carry a maximum of 20 kg and the total weight it carries is usually enough for a couple. In the backpack during the day you would then only carry your personal belongings, small food and spare clothes in case of bad weather. We can order the carriers in advance according to your interest. Payment is made on the spot in USD.
Meals:
In addition to the meals included in the price, it is possible to visit a number of restaurants in the cities with a very varied diet. On the trek it is possible to eat in the lodges you will be staying in, there is a choice of menus. For breakfast they usually prepare eggs in various ways, porridge, flour pancakes and soups. For dinner the menu usually includes several types of soups, pasta – noodles, potatoes, dal bath (lentils and rice), eggs and vegetables. Meals are mostly vegetarian and for hygiene reasons we do not recommend eating locally sourced meat on the trek. The cost of a full day’s meals ranges from 25-35 USD/person/day.
Suitable time of the year to do this trek:
This trek can be done in two main seasons, except the monsoon season which is from June to September. In the spring season, from March to May, there are generally hot days with occasional rain showers, which gradually diminish. Magnolia and rhododendron forests bloom beautifully in the foothills of the Himalayas. The period from October to November is characterised by clear skies, slightly cooler weather and generally good visibility. Temperatures in Kathmandu range between 22-28 °C in spring and autumn. At an altitude of around 4000 m, temperatures are around 10-15 °C during the day, dropping to freezing at night.
Organiser.
Note: In case of worsening of the epidemiological situation and inability to travel to the final destination, CK reserves the right to reschedule the tour. In order to avoid the possibility of the traveler to cancel the tour, the travel operator may not be able to cancel the tour or postpone the dates.
