Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 5 Days

Day 01: Drive to Nayapul and towards Siwai (1,300 m) (trekking point) trek to Chhomrong village at 2170 m, 6-7 Hrs 

 We begin our trek with 2½ hours drive along the snake line road to Siwai via Nayapul and Birethati villages, located near the river Modi where our first day starts past several farm villages with scenic waterfalls then cross short bridge over Kimrong khola and ascend on stone staircase to Jhinu Danda village  as the climb leads through terraced farm areas uphill walk brings you to Chhomrong,  a village for overnight stop. Tremendous view of Annapurna South, Fishtail, Hiunchuli and Annapurna three visible from here. Chhomrong is the gateway of Annapurna Base Camp trek. This is a large and last permanent Gurung village before Annapurna base camp other places on route beyond Chhomrong are a temporary settlement to cater the need of trekkers with the lodge and guest houses all the way to Annapurna base camp.

Day 02: Trek to Bamboo (2,310 m) and Dovan (26oo m) 7-8 hrs.

Morning walk downhill to the river, then crossing a short bridge heading up to reach at Sinuwa at 2,330 m high, a lonely spot with few shops and nice lodges walk from here leads into cool forested area of oaks-rhododendron and pines trees and then a short steep descend to Bamboo a small settlement with 5-6 lodges surrounded by bamboo trees, On Modi River gorge. After Bamboo, an hour or more of slow climb brings to Dovan.  After Dovan with the sound of raging Modi River, our end of the walk leads higher through thick forested area and you will be staying in one of these lodges tonight.

Day 03: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) via Deurali (3280 m) and Machapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m),7-8 hrs.

The trail continues steeply up to the Hinko Cave after short descend and then crossing ablation of old avalanches of a rocky moraine, then a short climb brings at Deurali after leaving the gorge area to more wide open area. From Deurali heading higher leaving the tree lines behind following the raging glacial Modi River all the way to Machhapuchare base camp at 3,700 m high, located beneath towering North Face of the Fish Tail Mountain. After a nice lunch break at MBC, finally, our walk leads into famous and picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary where Annapurna Base Camp located.  MBC, the starting point of the sanctuary, as the walk leads higher ground for few hours and then entering the sanctuary with an amphitheater of peaks that surrounds this amazing place. Two hours of ascending brings you to the highest spot of this adventure at Annapurna base camp with 4,130 meters elevation.

Afternoon enjoys and relaxes overlooking Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), including to Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) at 6,790 m stretches up towards Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli and Fluted Peak or Singu Chuli. Overnight at ABC.

Day 04: Trek back to Sinuwa (2,330 m), 7-8 hrs.

We will savor sunrise view over Annapurna Himalaya early morning after most memorable and enjoyable time at base camp within Annapurna Sanctuary retrace the journey back walking downhill back into tree lines with few short ups to reach at Bamboo. After Bamboo on leaving Modi River gorge climb leads up to Khuldi-Ghar into the forested area, and then a short gradual walk to Sinuwa (2330m) for an overnight stop.

Day 05: Trek to Siwai and drive to Pokhara - 6 hrs.
From Sinuwa trail descend to Chhomrong Khola, after crossing short suspension bridge trail leads up to the top of  Chhomrong village. After Chhomrong,  trail descend all the way to scenic and lovely Jhinu village located on a ridge top with views of surrounding landscapes and rolling green hills and then short descend on stone stairs reaching at another Nayapul (New Bridge), from here back to a small village at Siwai for the drive back to Pokhara after completing a wonderful and fabulous time up in the high mountains

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Cost Include 

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
• Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
• Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
• The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
• Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit
• Trekkers' Information Management Systems(TIMS) Permit 
• Siwai/Sinwa to Pokhara drive in a sharing vehicle
• Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
• Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
• All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
• Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

• Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers etc. 
• Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
• Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
• Extra porter if you require. 
• Personal trekking equipment.
• Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
• Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
• Any other extended trips and accommodation.
• Tips of a guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
• Monument entrance fee for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
• Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
• Nepal arrival visa.

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passports sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information, we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers, we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers, we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arrange the best trekking that delights you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas needs to the arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend a large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear are likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid up on arrival in Kathmandu.