Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp 10 Days

Trip Code : VHA/AR-01

Accomodation : Tea House

Duration : 10 Days

Grading : Moderate

Max Altitude : 4310m

Activity : Natural wonders

Starts at : Kathmandu

End at : Kathmandu

Best Season : September-December & March-May

Overview

“Annapurna” is the goddess of food/grain and harvest. Annapurna name comes from the Sanskrit, Anna, meaning “food” or “grains,” and purna, meaning “perfect” or “full.” She is the goddess of providing food to all living creature. It is believe that when Annapurna blesses the food, it is changed into amrita,

Annapurna is considered an avatar of Shiva's wife, Pārbati, God Shiva with a bowl( Kamandlu) asking her food that provides the (Shakti )energy that leads to knowledge and enlightenment.

Annapurna Himal named from the goddess Annapurna. This range is spread from Marshyandi to Kaligandaki river valley. Which is located in the western( Gandaki province) Himalayan range of Nepal . This is most popular area for trekking in Nepal .

Lamjung himal , Annapurna second, Annapurna four, Annapurna third, Machhapuchhere( Fishtail), Annapurna south, Himchuli, Barah Shikar, Annapurna first , Nilgiri, Tukche and Dhaulaghiri are major mountains of this region. Climbing peak i.e, Tent peak, Tharpachuli. Throng peak, Chulu East, West are also located in this area. Eight thousand Above 3 mountains i.e dhaulaghiri, Annapurna 1st and Manasalu himal can be seen from the Annapurna Trekking roure.

The trek Annapurna Circuit starts from Marshyandi River valley and ends at lower part of Kali Gandaki river valley . Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long distance trek in the world, as it combined, in its old full form, a wide variety of climate zones from tropics at 600 m asl to the arctic at 5416 m asl at the Thorong La pass and cultural variety from Hindu villages at the low foothills to the Tibetan culture of Manang Valley and lower Mustang. Continuing construction of a road has shortened the trail and changed the villages. With construction of the road, mountain biking is becoming popular, with Mustang in particular becoming one of the world's most popular mountain biking destinations

There are many options for trekking duration in this region . Annapurna circuit, Sikles, Panchase, Machhapuchhere model trek, Tilicho lake trek, Jomsom Muktinath, Uppor Mustang, Annapurna Basecamp , Ghorepani Poonhill, Ghandruk,Mardi Himal, Kopra Khayer trek and Nar Phu are the main trekking routes of this region .

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive / fly to Pokhara.( 200 km drive about 6-7 hours)

Pokhara is the second tourist destination of Nepal . It Is also called lake city. Second biggest lake of Nepal “Phewa” is located here and other lakes i.e, Begnas, Rupa, Maidi, Khaste, Neaureni, Gunde are in this beautiful city. It is located west from Kathmandu. If you take private vehicle or tourist coach, it may take 6-7 hrs drive along the Trisuli and Marshyandi River. Flight will take only 25 minutes. While going to Pokhara if the weather is fine , you will have magnificent view of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu Himal, and Annapurna range. Overnight at lakeside

Day 2: Pokhara to Kande Drive and Trek from Kande to Tolkha/ Landruk.

Morning after breakfast drive by car/ Jeep or van to Kande along the ridge of Sarangkot, Kaskikot and Naudanda,It will take about 45 minutes to reach to Kande. Our porter will fix the luggage and ready for walking for walking . The trail is up hill until the Australian camp and will have lunch at Australian camp. Annapurna Range including Dhaulaghiri will be seen from there. After lunch trek to Deaurali , There will be tea break at Deaurali( 2200meters). There are two trail from Deaurali one goes to Mardi himal and one goes down to Landruk Gurung village. Overnight at Landruk.

Day 3: Tolkha/ Landruk to Chomrong . 2000 meters.

From Landruk there are two trail one goes to Ghandruk village and another right trail to Annaputna Basecamp . When you reach to Himalpani then cross the hanging brige of modi khola which is flows from Annapurna Glacier. Then cross another long hanging bridge which is recently built by Kaduri( British Agriculture organization) at Kimring Khola. Lunch will be ay Jhenu Danda, after thelunch you will gain the height again to Chomrong . The trail is steeply up until to the Chomrong top. Chomrong is another big village to Guring community and also the basecamp from Annapurna Basecamp trek . Annapurna south , Himchuli and Fishtail view are close from here

Day 3: Tolkha/ Landruk to Chomrong . 2000 meters.

Day 4: Chomrong to Himalaya.3200 meters 6-7 hrs Walking

The trail again dowin hill from Chomrong and cross another hanging bridge of chomrong Khola then ascend up to Sinuwa then along the forest trek to Bamboo via Kuldighar. Only tourist tea house will meet there after.The trail ascend up and down from the left side of the Modhi Khola. Lunch will be at bambbo. There are lots of Bamoo bush in this route. After bamboo the trail goes all the up to to Himalaya via Dovan. There are only 3 Tea houses in Himalaya. Overnight at Himalaya( 3200 meters).

Day 5: Himalaya to Annapurna Basecamp. 4200 meters.

Walking along the Modhi khola valley to Deaurali. Before Deaurali cross one of the stream which flows from Himchuli. Which sometimes over flow during the monsoon and even avalanches during the winter season . Between Deaurali to Machhapuchhare basecamp the trail is risky of avalances. You will have tea break at Machhapuchhere basecamp(3900 meters) . Fishtail view will be seen to the south from here and tree line is flinshed and grass land started from here to Annapurna Basecamp. Turn left from Machhapuchhere basecamp and gain another 300 meters to reach to the Annapurna Basecamp. Annapurna Glacier is to the right from here. Annapurna Basecamp( 4200 meters) is surrounded by all Himalayas i.e, Himchuli, Annapurna south, Barah Shikar, Annapurna First, Glacier dom, Tent Peak, Fluted peak, Gangapurna, Gandarva Chuli, Annaputna third, Fishtail.

Day 6: Annapurna Basecamp to Bamboo .

Morning explore Annapurna basecamp and see the sun rise on the mountain and view of Annapurna Glacier then after late breakfast walk same way back to Bamboo and Overnight at Bamboo.

Day 7: Bamboo to hot Spring( Jhenuwa ). 6 hrs walking.

Flow the same trail until to Jhenuwa. You will reach to hotspring for late lunch. Checkin in the Tea house and have lunch at Jhenudanda. After lunch walk another 30 minures to the Modi River bank and take Hot spring and back to the Tea house.

Day 8: Jhenuwa to Ghandruk. 1900 meters / 4-5 hrs walking

Trek up hill to Gahandruk again .Ghandruk is another big old village of Annapurna area. This is also called tourist hub of of this region. Banks, many hotels, tea houses and Annapurna conservation regional office is located here. Transportation is already access to this village. Overnight at Ghandruk.( 1900 Meters)

Day 9: Ghandruk to Nayapool and Drive to Pokhara.

After exploring the Gurung village in the morning and after breakfast take alternative walking route to New bridge and Lunch at Birethati. Transfer by Car/ Jeep/ Van to Pokhara . It takes about 2 hrous drive to Pokhara.Overnight at pokhara lakeside