Annapurna Base Camp trek counted as the best trekking trails amongst the trekkers from the entire world. Among other different trekking options in Annapurna region, Annapurna base camp is the magnificent treks which bestow different adventurous experiences with natural beauty and has equal significance of both enriching values too. Annapurna trekking ways are adorned out by the arresting Himalayan scenes.
This moderate Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill trekking presents you magnificent sight of vast mountain ranges like Annapurna I (8091 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Annapurna South (7219 m) etc. The utmost height we will reach during the trek is 4130m.
*Get an exclusive SGTREK Duffle bag when you sign up for this trek.
PAYMENT DEPOSIT:
- Deposit $1000/Pax for booking this tour.
- Final Balance Payment by 6months before to the event date.
VACCINATION AND COVID19 REGULATIONS
- All participants need to be vaccinated to join this event.
- Pre and Post covid19 test need to be paid by clients in Singapore and Nepal if needed.
- Get Covid19 Travel Insurance coverage to protect yourself / Travel Insurance also needed which covers mountaineering up to 6000m.
STAFF CONTACT NO:
Do contact VIJAY +6592700908(WHATSAPP) or Email: contact@sgtrek.com
We also can customize this trek based on your dates.
TRIP DURATION: 14Days 13Nights
START DATES:
SPRING SEASON
- 16 Mar – 29 Mar 2024
- 30 Mar – 12 Apr 2024
- 13 Apr – 26 Apr 2024
- 27 Apr – 10 May 2024
- 11 May – 24 May 2024
AUTUMN SEASON
- 31 Aug – 13 Sep 2024
- 14 Sep – 27 Sep 2024
- 28 Sep – 11 Oct 2024
- 12 Oct – 25 Oct 2024
- 26 Oct – 08 Nov 2024
- 09 Nov – 22 Nov 2024
- 23 Nov – 06 Dec 2024
- 07 Dec – 20 Dec 2024
TRIP COST:
Group of 2Pax Above: SGD1480/Pax (*SGTREK MEMBERS SGD1400/Pax)
*Book in group of 2Pax or above: Get $100/Pax Discount – offer valid till 30Sep2023
*Single supplement prices applicable. You can check with us for more details on the cost while booking if you are a solo traveler.
Event Grading: Moderate
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*For those who wish to engage personal porters’ Additional porter cost. Do make the porter reservation while booking for the event.
ITINERARY:
Arrive in Kathmandu as per the itinerary and update us of your arrival flight details to Kathmandu Airport.
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1320m). Our representative will be at the airport. Upon arrival you will be heartily welcomed by him putting garland on your neck which means welcome to Nepal. Then you will be driven to the hotel by car. Rest and enjoy the day around the town.
Hotel in Kathmandu- B
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) by Tourist Bus about 7 hours. Pokhara is located about 200 km west from Kathmandu and the tourist coach takes about 7 hours to get there. The drive mostly fallows along Trishuli River side enjoying the view of landscapes. At the Evening you may take short sightseeing around lakeside Pokhara.
Hotel in Pokhara- B
Day 03: After breakfast in Pokhara drive to Nayapul and start walk to Ulleri (2020m). The drive takes 1.5 hours to Nayapul (42km) by car. After checking in at Birethati, trails leads up through the beautiful rice, maize and millet farms of locals through Bhurundikhola along with the great scenery passing through several countryside villages all the way up to walk further until Ulleri, you need to climbs about 2000 stones steps from Tikhedhunga.
Tea house in Ulleri – B, L, D
Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m) about 6 hours. The trail goes steep up for 1.5 hours through stone steps where the trail leads through cultivated fields Rest of trails goes through inside (blooms on March, April) rhododendron and Oak forest. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there.
Tea House in Ghorepani- B, L, D
Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2630m) about 5 hours. Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) for amazing sunrise view about an hour walk. The view of the shining mountains is good for photography, after about one hour’s exiting sunrise we will go back down to the lodge at Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani after breakfast. The beginning parts of the trek the trail steep uphill to the ridge through the stone steps till Deurali. It is almost parallel height of Poonhill. After passing through the rhododendron forest, we will have an end short easy walk to the ridge and step down to the river to cross the bridge and climb up till Tadapani.
Tea House in Tadapani- B, L, D
Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong Village (2170m) about 5 hrs. From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests till Chuile then still down with terrace field until crossing the river. After crossing the river gradually uphill till Chhomrong where will have lunch and overnight. Chhomrong is a Gurung Village, and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with tremendous view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.
Tea House in Chhomrong – B, L, D
Day 07: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) about 6 hours. The trail descends via a stone staircase and then crosses the Chhomrong Khola. We climbed to Sinuwa. After Sinuwa passes through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak arrives Bamboo. From Bamboo we walked up and down 1.5 hours to Dovan.
Tea House in Dovan- B, L, D
Day 08: Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3230m) about 4 hours. The day starts with gentle gradual ascending following the trail above the river through bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests. We cross two small rivers over small bridges. The trail follows along the Modi River. There is also the possibility of seeing a variety of species of wildlife such as wild pig, deer and Langoors.
Tea House in Deurali – B, L, D
Day 09: Trek from Deurail to Annapurna base camp (4130m) about 4 hours. Today we start our trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC). The trail climbs gently through a river bank and then it rises steeply over the mountain side. There are also some avalanche prone areas at some points on the trail but only after or during winter season. From MBC to ABC you will see bare plains without plants. We will face snow boulders melting and forming small rivers with sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above the sanctuary. The heart inspiring views of Machhapuchre, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiuchuli and other peaks will be the sparkling of our hard efforts.
Tea House in ABC- B, L, D
Day 10: Trek from Annapurna Base camp to Bamboo (2310m) about 7 hours. Early morning we relish the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from Annapurna Base Camp. After our breakfast, start descending from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo, back through Machhapuchre Base Camp, Deurali, Dovan and finally reach Bamboo. Heading back down to the valley is much easier than climbing up. We will see the waterfalls that drop down from a high point to the rocks below.
Tea House in Bamboo- B, L, D
Day 11: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinudanda (1780m) about 5 hours. After breakfast we hike up to Sinuwa than down to Chhomrong khola. Then again, we ascend on the thousand stony steps taking us to Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, we further descend to Jhinudanda. Upon arrival at Jhinudanda, we got opportunity to enjoy hot springs lying just a 20 mins down from Jhinudanda.
Tea House in Jhinu– B, L, D
Day 12: Trek from Jhinudanda to Matque just cross the suspension bridge and take a jeep to Pokhara about 3 hours. Upon arrival in Pokhara, we will have an opportunity to visit some more places around the lake city until evening.
Hotel in Pokhara- B, L
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Look around shops and shop souvenirs. Enjoy and rest.
Hotel in Kathmandu- B
Day 14: Fly back to home country. Our agency’s representative will put you Khada (a kind of cloth which is used to wear on your neck). Wearing Khada means good luck and protection. And drop you at the airport. See you next time.
Note of above Itinerary: B =Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner.
The above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. We will follow accordingly.
*Note:
- 1Porter carries 2clients duffel bag, each duffle bag limited to 12kg max. Exceeding weight need to engage personal porters at additional cost. (*we do not encourage porters carry heavy load for the trek.)
- Tips and gratitude provided to local staff (Guides/Porters) are mandatory.
WHATS INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
Cost Include
- All the Ground Transportation from airport pick up to airport drop.
- 2nights Hotel in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis
- 2 nights Hotel in Pokhara
- All Meals during trekking days 10 days (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary a main course in each time with a cup of hot drinks tea or coffee. (Any food can be chosen from the menu but a main course only each time)
- All Accommodation from day 1 to day 14 in twin sharing basis
- All trekking and climbing related permit & fees, (Entry Permit Annapurna conservation fees and TIMS Card).
- Professional Trekking leader, guides and necessary porters
- Sleeping bag (to be return after trek)
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes and VAT
- Guide & porter’s insurance.
- Trekking/climbing certificate from the agency.
Cost Exclude:
- International air fare to/ from Nepal
- Entry Visa fees – at present $30 for 15 days, US$ 50 for 30 days, and US$ 120 for three-month visa on entry into Nepal.
- Major foods (Lunch and Dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Insurance covers medical, emergency evacuation, loss, theft expenses.
- Drinks: both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water.
- Laundry fees
- Battery charge, WI-FI and hot shower during the trekking
- Personal gear and expenses
- Tips and gratitude provided to staff.
THINGS TO CHECK PRIOR TO THE TRIP:
VISA:
Do check on your visa requirements based on your passports. Most of the passports are on arrival.
Visa Fee structure:
3.5.1. Visa Fee
- 15 Days – 30 USD
- 30 Days – 50 USD
- 90 Days – 125 USD
Visa Facility Fee
NECESSARY THINGS NEEDED:
- Passport size photos: 2pcs
- Passport Photocopy; 2pcs
- Travel Insurance Photo Copy (Policy no. & Contact No.) – Must cover adventure sports around 5500M evacuation.
- Local currency
LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
CLOTHING:
- Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
- Lightweight cotton long pants (3 pairs)
- Fleece jacket or pullover (1)
- Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
- Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces).
- Long under wear (2 pieces)
- Short under wear (4 pieces)
- Sun hat or scarf (1)
- Woolen hat (1)
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
- Lightweight gloves (1)
- Sunglasses (1)
- Rain coat (1)
- Head Scrap
FOOTWEAR:
- Trekking boot (one pairs)
- Camp shoes (1 pair)
- Thick socks (4 pairs)
- Light socks (3 pairs)
- Sandals (1 pair)
OTHER EQUIPMENT:
- Sleeping bag (4seasons)-1 if you have can bring for hygienic
- Down jacket -1
- Daypack – 1
- Water bottle – 1
- Sun creams
- Hiking Poles
- Thermos Flask
- Bright Headlamps/Spare batteries
- Tea – you can boil water in teahouses.
- dairy milk bars – chocolate is a must!
- trail mix and peanuts
FIRST AID:
- Diamox – for altitude
- Advil
- Aleve
- Vicks vapor rub
- Sunscreen
- chapstick
- anti nauseant – you tend to feel just a bit nauseaus a lot at altitude.
- immodium – diarrhea is common at altitued.
- bandaids
- blister bandaids or moleskin
- eye drops
- advil cold and dinus
- nasal moisturizer – altitude causes nasal cavities to be very dry, nasal moisturizer was very helpful.
- Q-tips
- tweezers
- tiger balm.
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- YOU have read all the above paragraphs and YOU know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. YOU hereby assert that your participation is voluntary and that YOU knowingly assume all such risks.
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Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com
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