Ghorepani - Annapurna Base Camp

Ghorepani – Annapurna Base Camp

Overview

A trek to the amazing Annapurna Base Camp is very appropriate for first time trekkers to the majestic Himalayas. This trek offers you scenic natural beauty including beautiful forest of rhododendron, oak, pine, and beautiful gorges.

You get to witness and experience the amazing culture of Magar and Gurung ethnicity in person. The hospitality of the people of the region will amaze you. And talking about the views, you will bear witness to many great mountains like Annapurna I, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Hiunchuli, etc.

Ghorepani, Tadapani, Ghandruk and the like. We will depart to Birethanti from the capital and from there, the trek will commence. We will reach in Ghorepani on the fourth day. After witnessing an amazing sunset and sunrise from Poonhill, we move forwards towards the foot of the Himalayas.

We will reach the base camp of the eighth day of the trek. The destination, Annapurna Base Camp will be magical with a close-up view of amazing snow-capped mountains, and panoramic sunsets. We will camp there for the day, and return down from the next day. The descent will be accompanied by mesmerizing flora and fauna.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Day 2 Kathmandu to Birethanti

Day 3 Birethanti to Ulleri

Day 4 Ulleri to Ghorepani

Day 5 Ghorepani to Tadapani

Day 6 Tadapani to Chhomrong

Day 7 Chhomorng to Himalaya hotel

Day 8 Himalaya hotel to the base camp

Day 9 Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

Day 10 Bamboo to Jhinu

Day 11 Jhinu-Birethanti-Pokhara

Day 12 Sightseeing around Pohara

Day 13 Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 14 Leisure day

Day 15 Departure

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival
We will address you at the airport on your arrival at Nepal. We will drop you to the hotel from the airport and help you with the check in formalities.

Day 2 Kathmandu to Birethanti
The next day, we will move to a small village at the foot of the Modi Khola Valley called Birethanti. The village is at around 1,100 metres and is one of the main stops on the Annapurna Circuit treks. The small village offers a cozy atmosphere with a breath of fresh air and great views. Overnight at a lodge.

Day 3 Birethanti to Ulleri
After a good night's sleep at Birethanti, we will journey towards another small village known as Ulleri. The hile leading up to Ulleri will be 5-6 hours long. Ulleri is another popular stop on the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. The beautiful village ill mesmerize you with amazing scenery and even more amazing hospitality from the locals.

Day 4 Ulleri to Ghorepani
This is the day that we reach Ghorepani. After walking for about 5 hours from Ulleri, we will reach the amazing Ghorepani. The place is a very popular tourist destination. It is particularly famous for the amazing sunset and sunrise views from Poonhill. Poonhill is an hour hike from Ghorepani and is like a viewpoint for sunsets. The place will mesmerize you with the amazing scenery that it offers. We will stay overnight here.

Day 5 Ghorepani to Tadapani
The fifth day of the trek, we say farewell to the amazing Ghorepani and travel further towards Tadapani. Tadapani iis a small village in the Annapurna Himalayas that is a common overnight stop on the Annapurna Base Camp trek. With friendly and welcoming locals, you will experience the authentic Gurung culture firsthand. We will stay overnight here.

Day 6 Tadapani to Chhomrong
After having breakfast at TAdapani, we continue our journey and move closer towards the Himalayas. On the sixth day of the trip, we will walk for about 5-6 hours alongside amazing sceneries and beautiful vegetation. The mountains will keep us company as we journey forward. The day’s stop will be at Chhomrong, a small village residence area at 2,170 m. The place is a perfect resting area with good lodges. We will spend the night here.

Day 7 Chhomorng to Himalaya hotel
After descending to the suspension bridge over the Chomrong Khola we hike the trail to the small hamlet of Dobhan via the villages of Sinuwa, Kuldiha and Bamboo. About half an hour past Dobhan, a shrine which is the sacred home of the deity Panchhi Baraha and next to it is a view of an impressive waterfall. Passing the Modi Khola the trail goes steeply up to Himalaya Hotel. The hotel will be where we will stay for the night.

Day 8 Himalaya hotel to the base camp
Finally the day has arrived.The day when you will finally reach your destination, which is the Annapurna Base Camp. After a fulfilling breakfast at the Himalaya, we journey towards the top. The base camp, situated at an altitude of 4,130 m offers views unparalleled anywhere else. The cold and refreshing air straight from the himalayas will revitalize not only your mind and body, but even your soul. The base camp experience will be something that you will never forget for the rest of your life.

Day 9 Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Finally time to say goodbye to the amazing base camp. We will make our way down towards the city area no as the trek is in the ending phase. Since it is all downhill from here, it should not be any problem. We will descend for about 6 hours and reach Bamboo where we will stay the night.

Day 10 Bamboo to Jhinu
The descend continues. We will travel downhill for another 5-6 hours from Bamboo today. The amazing scenery will be there to accompany us. We will reach a small village called Jhinu where we will be spending the night and experience some local cuisines.

Day 11 Jhinu-Birethanti-Pokhara
Today is when our trek ends. We will descend to Birethanti from Jhinu, which will take about 4-5 hours. After we reach there, we will go to Pokhara in a vehicle which will take about an hour. Then, you can either rest at your hotel, or you can go out and enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara, one of the most happening places of Nepal.

Day 12 Sightseeing around Pokhara
The next day, you will spend roaming around Pokhara. The city of lakes, Pokhara has a lot to offer for sightseeing. We will spend the night there as well

Day 13 Pokhara to Kathmandu
On this day, we will head back to the capital city. After a scrumptious breakfast at Pokhara, we will head back. You can either choose to fly to Kathmandu, or drive there. It will take about 6 hours on a vehicle whereas only half an hour via a plane. The choice is completely yours.

Day 14 Leisure day
This day is given as a leisure for you to rest. If you choose not to, you can roam around the bustling and full of life cities of kathmandu. Eat some local food, do some shopping, you can do what you wish! The evening, we will have a celebratory dinner for the completion of the trek.

Day 15 Departure
Your final day here in Nepal. We will help you with the check out formalities and drop you off at the airport!

Date & Cost

Trips Dates	Trip Cost	Trip Status

What's Included

Included In The Cost

- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
- An experienced, government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Agency’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes

Not Included In The Cost

- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Equipments

- Important documents and items
  Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
  Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
  Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
  Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
  
  Head
  Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
  Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
  Headlamp with extra batteries
  Sunglasses with UV protection
  Prescription sunglasses (if required)
  
  Upper Body
  Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
  Light and expedition weight thermal tops
  Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
  Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
  Down vest and/or jacket *
  Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
  
  Hands
  1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
  1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
  1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
  
  Lower Body
  Non-cotton underwear briefs
  1 pair of Hiking shorts
  1 pair of Hiking trousers
  1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
  1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
  1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
  
  Feet
  2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
  2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
  1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
  1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
  Cotton socks (optional)
  Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version
  
  Sleeping
  1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
  Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
  Rucksack and Travel Bags
  1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
  1 large duffel bag *
  A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
  Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
  2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
  
  Medical
  Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
  Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
  1 skin-blister repair kit
  Anti-diarrhea pills
  Anti-headache pills
  Cough and/or cold medicine
  Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
  Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
  Water purification tablets or water filter
  1 set of earplugs
  Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
  
  Practical Items
  1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
  1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
  1 compass or GPS(optional)
  1 alarm clock/watch
  camera with extra cards and batteries
  large Ziplocs
  2 water bottles (1 liter each)
  1 small folding knife
  Binoculars (optional)
  
  Toiletries
  1 medium-sized quick drying towel
  Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
  Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
  Deodorants
  Nail clippers
  Face and body moisturizer
  Anti UV sun block cream
  Female hygiene products
  Small mirror
  
  Personal Hygiene
  Wet wipes (baby wipes)
  Anti-bacterial hand wash
  Extras/Luxuries
  Reading book
  Trail map/guide book
  Journal and pen
  Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
  1 modest swim suit
  Binoculars (optional)
  Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
  Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
  Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow

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Destination: Annapurna Base Camp via Ghorepani
Arrival on: Kathmandu
Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Authentic Nepali cuisine, common international cuisines like Indian, Italian, Continental
Accommodation: 3- Star hotel during your stay in the City; teahouses and lodges during the trek