Annapurna Base Camp Trek-15 days
Trip Overview
The most significant of all, Annapurna Base Camp Trek-15 days is a rewarding trekking trail after the EBC Trek. However, the trail tops the list of all with in the region itself. So, what determines the preference of visitors for a perfect trekking region to enjoy?
Erected as the 10th highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Annapurna rewards the country a remarkable form of existence. Treasures such as these add liveliness to assets of the country. Also it serves a wonderful opportunity to people who wish experience this level of adventure but cannot find a one in their own country.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek- 15 days starts from Pokhara, which is the gateway to Annapurna Himalaya Region of Nepal. This place itself is considered as a natural paradise for explorers and nature lovers. With stunning landscape, it offers a touristic environment. Moreover, the serene lakes and street, thrilling natural water fall, holy caves and ad adventure activity, Paragliding fascinate outnumbered tourists from the globe. Sarangkot, which is a hill station and also a popular vantage point for sunrise, sunset and breathtaking mountain views. Sarangkot is the spot from where, paragliding takes off and lands at the bank of Phewa lake.
From Pokhara, we take a short drive (one hour) to Nayapool. Nayapool is the place from where we begin our trekking. Now, we begin to walk via picturesque traditional village among country landscapes and flora and faunas.
The steep uphill of Ullery is really challenging for us. However, the walk is absolutely pleasant through rhododendron.
Ghorepani and our early climb to Poonhill offers incredible mountain views. Annapurna-I, Annapurna-IV, Gangapurna, Himchuli, Ganesh Himal, Manasalu and many more are dominant views in Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.
Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest conservation in the world is also a prominent attraction of this trekking.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek- 15 days trail lets you please yourself by trekking in Annapurna. Cascading waterfalls, pristine villages, terraced farmlands, green meadows and lush Rhododendron forests steadily excites you at the initial stages of the trek. For being a part of the Annapurna region, you later reward all credits to yourself with a different feeling of amusement. This trekking route is ideal for trekkers who wish to taste the delicious ingredients of the Annapurna region but are restricted by time.
On our backtracking, we still enjoy natural hot spring at Jhinu danda. This will be like relaxation on natural warm water and also like therapy in the mountain. We end this trek after one hour drive from Nayapool to Pokhara.
Highlights Annapurna Base Camp Trek- 15 days
- Alluring and serene Pokhara Valley and its natural infatuations
- Poonhill, one of the most popular viewpoits in Annapurna Region trekking in Nepal
- Hot Spring at Jhino
- Breathtaking Mountain peaks from Poonhill, Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp
- Traditional lifestyle and friendly people
- Annapurna Conservation Area, the biggest conservation area in the world and its flora and fauna
- Natural water falls, creeks, floweing rhododendron, winding rivers, picturesque settlements
Accommodation
We will offer three star accommodation in Kathmandu and in Pokhara . If you want to upgrade the accommodation, you have to pay some extra. Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra. We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.
Meals
We provide only breakfast in Kathmandu and during the trekking days. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov). Breakfast will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing.
Best Time to Travel
Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.
The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Also majority of the trekkers find Spring best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp since they love to see flowering rhododendron.
Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.
Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.
Physical Condition and Experience
Those who can walk 4-5 hours in the mountain can do this trek. Annapurna Base Camp Trek-15 days is a moderate trek in Annapurna Region Trekking in Nepal . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence. No prior trekking experience and technical skills are required for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. These prior skills will be an asset for it.
Getting to the trailhead and Away
We drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It is short 25 minutes flight. But if you choose to drive, it takes 8-9 hours. Again from Pokhra, we drive 1.30 hrs to Nayapool. Nayapool is the bginning point of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. We again end our trekking at Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara. We either choose to fly or drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
Threats and Safety
We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery trail. We do not face any glaciers and avalenches in Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. But climbing steep uphill of Ulleri might be challenging, sometimes, for the beginners. But it is only for 2-3 hours hiking. Otherwise, we will clebrate beautiful and pleasant trek in the lap of mountains.
There are few cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness. It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. Sometimes, we have food poison too. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep.
Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead.
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Cost Details
What's Included and Excluded?
Cost Include
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private vehicle.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara ( 2 night on B/B plan)
- Meals (breakfast)
- An experienced tour guide
- Tea House hotel accommodation during the trek.
- A highly experienced, helpful and friendly government license holder Guide and his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine etc.
- Porter ( porter available if more then 2 clints only
- National Park permits.
- TIMS (trekkers’ information management System.)
- All ground transportation.
- All our government taxes.
- Official expanse and service charge included.
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner
Cost Exclude
- Your travel insurance. (Compulsory)
- Your Lunch and Dinner
- International air fare.
- Domestic airfare Kathmandu-Pokhara- Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Personal trekking Equipments.
- Personal Expenses
- Tips to guide and porter ( as you wish/ depends on your satisfaction)
US $ 755
* All Inclusive PriceQuick Facts
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate
Destination: Nepal, Asia
Group Size: 1-14 pax
Arrival On: Kathmandu
Departure From: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Best Season: March-April/ Sept-Nov
Elevation: 1300-900- 4210m