This is one of the most famous trekking areas in Nepal. It starts either from Phedi or from Nayapul after reaching Pokhara. There are rarely a few places in the world with such a splendid variety of natural beauty as that of Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Buddhist monasteries, home of famous Gorkha soldiers and other friendly ethnic groups, as well as hot springs and beautiful villages in this area.

Trekking Destination: Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Minimum altitude: 900m.
Maximum altitude : 4130 m.
Grade : Moderate and Fairly Strenuous
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge Trek
Duration : 12 Days

Day 01: Arrive, international airport in Kathmandu meet Nepal alternative treks representative in the airport and free transport to selected hotel at Thamel, The hotel is centrally located in the Thamel area of Kathmandu which is renowned for its many restaurants, shops, bars, and nightclubs etc which cater for the tourists.

Day 02: Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley with professional tour guide.
In the morning after breakfast at 9 AM, we host a Pre-Trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your trek Leader/Guide mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other participants. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip.

Please advise us if you will be arriving late and are therefore unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.

In the pre-trip meeting all passengers must bring:
1. Passport.
2. Four copies of Passport size photos each.
3. Travel Insurance Policy.
4. A writing pen
5. Note pad.

After the Pre-Trip meeting and breakfast your sightseeing trip will start at 9.45 AM in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Bodhnath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats.

The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near by your hotel. Later, we are supplied with our Trek Pack and departure information for tomorrow. Stay Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) by tourist bus at 7:00 a.m. from Kantipath. And stay over night in Pokhara near by Lake side.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (42 km. 2 hours driving by public bus) and trek to Tirkhedunga (1520 mtr. 3 ½ hours walking) Stay over night at lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2853 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) Stay over night at lodge.

Day 06: Visit to Poon Hill early in the morning (32 minutes. 45 minutes to get at the top for the best sun rise viewing and trek to Tadapani (1920 mtr. 6 hours walking) Stay over night at lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong (1720 mtr. 5 hours walking) Stay over night at lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Dovan (5 hours walking) 2505 mtr, Stay over night at lodge.

Day 09: Trek to MBC (4700 mtr. 4/5 hours walking) Stay over night at

Day 10:Trek to ABC (4130 mtr. 2/3 hours walking) Stay over night at Lodge.

Day 11: Trek back to chhomrong 7 hours walking and Stay over night at lodge.

Day 12: Trek back to Ghandrung 5 hours walking Stay over night at lodge.

Day 13: Trek back to nayapul 7 hours walking and drive to Pokhata Stay over night at Pokhara.

Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu (200 km. 6/7 hours driving) by tourist bus at 7:30 am from pokhara. And stay over night in kathmandu at Selected Hotel.

Day 15: Departure to your home country. Nepal alternative treks will provide you free transport to international trivuwan airport.

SERVICE INCLUDES:

1. Airport to hotel by private car.
2. Sightseeing with professional city guide,
3. 3 night hotel in kathmandu(2 nights before trek & 1 night after trek).
4. Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus.
5. Pokhara bus station to hotel in Pokhara by taxi.
6. Hotel 2 nights in Pokhara (before trekking & after trekking).
7. Pokhara to Nayapul by public bus.
8. Nayapul to Pokhara by public bus.
9. Lodge accommodation on the way.
10. Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner tea/coffee three times a day).
11. ACAP permit and TIMS card.
12. One fluent English speaking, Government registered, First aid trained guide and required porters.
13. Guides/Porter's: food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment etc.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Soft and hard table drinks such as: coke, beer, mineral water.
2. Rescue operation charge.
3. Tips etc.