Annapurna Sanctuary Trek Including Round-Trip Domestic Flight

Is this trip suitable for you?

• Categorized moderate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek can be done by anybody who is in good health and is used to walking in a hilly environment.
• The actual trek lasts for 10 days. Most of the time you will be walking up and down well-laid stone staircases.
• The maximum you walk for 8 hours and a minimum of 3 hours. On average, you walk for 5 to 6 hours each day. If you want to take it slow, our experienced guide will allow you to walk at your own pace. You won’t have to worry about catching up with your group. There will always be someone from the crew to guide you if you fall behind. 
• The first day’s trek is the toughest as you will have to ascend more than 3000 steps. If you have trouble with your knees, you should believe opting for a much easier trek. 
• You will have your meals and stop for rest at locally run teahouses. These are small mountain lodges offering basic facilities – hearty meal and shelter for travelers passing by. 
• The maximum point you will reach is the Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m.

THE PRICE YOU ARE PAYING FOR ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK WILL INCLUDES BELOW:

• Airport pickups and drops in private vehicle
• 4-star hotel rooms in Kathmandu(3Nights) and Pokhara (1 Night) with breakfast (Twin  sharing Basis)
• Teahouse accommodation during the trek
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle (Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara)
• Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Pokhara -Kathmandu) 25KG FREE LUGGAGE PER PAX
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
• Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
• An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)NOTE: An assistant guide is provided there is 6 or more than in a group
• Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
• Down jacket and sleeping bag  (to be returned after trip completion)
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
• Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
• All government and local taxes

THE PRICE YOU ARE PAYING FOR ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK WILL NOT INCLUDE BELOW:

• Nepalese visa fee 
• Excess baggage charge(s)
• Private transportation except what is mentioned in the What Is Included section
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• International flights
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Tips for guide(s) & porter(s)

COMPLIMENTARY HALF DAY TOUR 

Pokhara Shanti Stupa, Standing on top of the Anadu Hill, Shanti Stupa adds beauty to the Pokhara Valley. It is a perfect holiday place providing a clear view of the Himalayan range, Fewa Lake and Pokhara city. The hilltop provides a splendid view of sunrise and sunset. Trip Advisor has ranked Shanti Stupa as the second top attraction in Pokhara. The Peace Pagoda shrine was built as a symbol of peace. Situated at the height of 1100 meters on the Anadu Hill, Nichidatsu Fujii laid the foundation stone along with relics of the Buddha on 12 September 1973; Nepal has two of the eighty peace pagodas in the world: Shanti Stupa in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha and Shanti Stupa in Pokhara. Shanti Stupa in Pokhara has also become a tourist attraction. It provides a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city, and Fewa Lake.

Cost Includes

Private car with driver

Entrance fee

Things to Carry while on Trek

Comfortable clothes

Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks

Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturizers

Water bottles, trendy backpack, and energy bars/snacks

A pair of sunglasses and a camera

Caps or hats

Personal toiletries and basic medication (if any)

Flashlight (with spare batteries)

Insect repellent and emergency medical kit

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty

Annapurna Base Camp Trek has a moderate difficulty as it is located at an elevation of 4,130m above sea level with a total trek distance of 115 KM. Which makes up to 8-12 KM per day but it is still very much attainable. If you have never done a high altitude trek then you must prepare beforehand by watching your diet, exercise. If you have done trekking but not as high as this one then you should work on your determination because it would be more difficult than other treks. And if you are a regular trekker then this should not be as challenging for you as it could be.

Annapurna Base Camp Weather

Spring (Best Season): Starting from March to May, the spring season has a slightly warmer temperature ranging from 17 °C to 20 °C. But it is still the best time to trek after autumn as the forests come to life with blooming flowers and green trees. The air is filled with the fragrance of the flowers and the clear sky gives an uninterrupted view of mountains.

Summer/Monsoon (Low Season): Starting from June to August, the summer season is also known as the rainy season with daily temperature from 18 °C to 25 °C. It is also known as ‘off-season’ as the rain leads to landslides in the lower region and avalanches in the higher reason making it a very less preferable season. Though you can still trek in the season if you would have prepared accordingly having muddy and slippery routes with unclear sky you will find a lesser crowd.

Autumn (Best Season): September to November is the best season to plan a trek. The temperature starts from 15 °C to 17 °C with rain or snowfall. As the sky will be clear, sunrise and sunsets could be seen perfectly. Though you will find the trail very crowded but the trek is worth doing.

Winter (Low Season): Starting from December and lasting till February, winter days have temperature from 9 °C to 12 °C, whereas the temperature at night could fall down till -15 °C to -20 °C with foggy morning and unclear sky. Although lower regions are dry but upper regions are covered with a thick layer of snow which requires crampons to hike upon and winter clothes are a must.

The Trekking Group Size

For the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, there will be one leader, assistant chief (6 trekkers:1 assistant guide), and luggage carrier (2 trekkers:1 porters) This arrangement means that if someone in the group gets sick, the trip will proceed as scheduled. For groups of any size, we can run the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, but usually, it’s a maximum of 10 members as we found this to be the key phrase for a wonderful trip. If you would like to book this trip for a large group, even so, this can also be arranged.

Important Notice

Your safety is important while traveling with Mountain Hike Nepal. Please notice that your leader can change or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is considered suitable due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above trip; but, as this adventure includes traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot promise that we won’t deviate from it. Climate conditions, a member’s wellbeing, unforeseen natural disasters, etc., may all lead to changes in the itinerary. The leader must seek to ensure the trip runs according to schedule, but if essential, be ready to be adjustable.

Accommodation

During your Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, you spend total 3 nights at one of the best four-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Facilities in 4 start Hotel Room:

1. Twin Bed Super Deluxe Room
2. Air Conditioning
3. Mini-Bar
4. 32″ LED TV
5. Digital Channels
6. In-room Safe
7. Shower
8. Hair Drier
9. Coffee/Tea Maker
10. Telephone
11. Non-smoking Room
12. Complimentary Bottled Water
13. Complimentary Breakfast
14. Daily Newspaper (on request)
15. Welcome Drink
16. Desk
17. Toiletries
18. Slippers
19. Free Wi-Fi
20. Ironing Facilities

All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional. While trekking you will be staying at the best available teahouses. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but this is not possible in a few remote locations. Also, understand that single rooms are not easily available in higher elevations like they are in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions. At higher elevations, the lodges will have only basic facilities – bed, shared washroom, and a communal sitting and dining area. You will have to pay extra for using the Wi-Fi hotspot and charging your electronic devices. 

Meals

 In Kathmandu and Pokhara, only breakfast will be available, and there will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. 

During Trekking all meals will be served at the lodge you will be staying at; lunch will be taken at a teahouse en route. Items on the menu include the traditional Nepali and Tibetan foods like dal-Bhat (rice, lentils, and curry), momo, Tibetan bread, etc. as Indian and continental dishes (chapattis, apple pie, pancake, pizza, mac & cheese, noodles, etc.).

Can you provide more information about your trekking guides?

Most of the guides in our adventure company come from mountainous areas. They are carefully selected on the basis of their experience, leadership skills, and personal aptitude. We provide guides that are experienced and fluent in English. With the objective of sustaining local communities, we employ guides from different ethnic backgrounds who have adequate knowledge about the culture, ecosystem, flora and fauna, geography, and history of Nepal.

Our guides have the required government license to guide tourists. They have all gone through intensive training programs like wilderness first aid, trekking guide training which are certified and approved by the government of Nepal.

Do I need to bring additional medicine for trekking?

We carry a first-aid box with us while trekking. But if you want you can carry along some essential medicines like ibuprofen, codeine, paracetamol, lozenges, anti-diarrhea tablets, and Diamox for AMS.

How do you avoid altitude sickness?

Please do note, all our trekking itineraries incorporate an adequate number of acclimatization days. You will get an extra day’s rest at a lower elevation to prepare your body for a walk-up in the higher reaches.

AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness usually occurs due to the lack of oxygen in the atmosphere in high altitudes. Our body is not used to walking in high altitude and it requires a lot of time to adapt to thin air in the mountains. Technically there is no way of stopping AMS but you can surely prevent it by following the given tips:

• Keep your body hydrated. Drink at least 4 liters of water daily.
• Give up smoking, alcohol, and caffeine, the major causes of dehydration and headache.
• Go slow- it’s not a race. Take plenty of time to acclimatize to the increase in altitude.
• Don’t skip the acclimatization day. Take Diamox, an over-the-counter pill used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.

What happens if I need to leave the trekking beforehand?

If you have to leave the trekking due to ill-health or injury, an emergency air rescue will be arranged whereby an air ambulance/helicopter will fly you out of the mountains to Kathmandu for medical attention. Make sure your insurance covers high altitude mountain rescue. If you are able to walk down, one of the assistant guides will guide you down to a lower elevation where you can wait for the rest of the team or fly out to Kathmandu ahead of the group. Whether for health or personal reasons, please do keep in mind that refunds for the unused days of your trip will not be given. Even if you leave the trekking beforehand, we are committed to paying the porters, and guides for the duration of the trip for which they are hired. 

How difficult is Annapurna Sanctuary Trek?

The trek starts 1070 meters from Nayapul. The highest altitude on the trek is 4130 meter Annapurna Base Camp. The trek to the 10th highest peak in the world’s base camp is generally easier. All stages of trekkers who are physically fit to walk 6 to 7 hours a day can actually make this trek.

How long is the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek?

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek takes 7-11 days, based on your route and hiking days. The route shown here takes 14 days from Kathmandu to Ghorepani and the popular PoonHill viewpoint.

How many miles is ABC Trek Routes?

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek trail includes about 115 km and you’ll walk 10-20 km a day. This route is famous and is regularly filled with worldwide trekkers. Trekking routes on this journey are easy.

How do I get from Kathmandu to Annapurna base camp?

Reaching Nayapul (starting point to ABC Trek) from Pokhara takes about 2 hours of drive. If you’re beginning the trip from Kathmandu, you can either drive or fly to Pokhara. Taking a tourist bus from Kathmandu takes about 7 hours to reach Pokhara and 25 minutes by flight.

When is the best time to trek Annapurna base camp? Is it possible in winter also?

Post-monsoon and pre-monsoon are the best time in Nepal, i.e. March to May in spring and September to November in the autumn before the harsh winter is the perfect time to walk to Annapurna Base Camp when the view of the 10th highest peak in the world and its neighboring mountain is at its finest.

Annapurna base camp trek is possible even in winter (December to February), but, in case of heavy snowfall due to the possibility of an avalanche, the normal trekking trails leading to ABC may change. Though winter provides great weather, chances of temperature falling below the freezing point are probable. To catch Annapurna’s stunning beauty in winter, one should be well-equipped with winter equipment and mentally well prepared to face the worst chill weather situation.