Annapurna Camp Trek 9 Days trip from Pokhara

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Duration

8 Night 9 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1 - Arrive in Pokhara

Altitude: 1,400m/4,600ft
Stay: Hotel (check-in at 12noon)
Briefing about the trek in the evening
Sightseeing: Phewa lake, Tal Barahi Temple, Himalayan views, International Mountain Museum (not included in the cost)

Day 2 - Pokhara to Nayapul (drive) and trek to Ghandruk

Altitude: 2,000m/6,500ft
Pick up time: 7:00 am
Drive to Nayapul: 40km, 1:30 hours
Trek 5km, 5-6 hours
Gradual ascend throughout
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Views: Machapuchare and Annapurna south

Day 3 - Ghandruk to Chhomrong

Altitude: 2,200m/7,200ft
Trek 10km, 6-7 hours
First 1 hour descent followed by an uphill hike of 5-6 hours to Chhomrong
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Views: Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Fishtail, Hinchuli, sunset on Annapurna range
Shops for batteries, memory card etc

Day 4 – Chhomrung to Bamboo

Altitude: 2,500m/8,200ft
Trek 10 km, 5-6 hours
Descend on 2500 stone steps to ChomrungKhola, steep ascend to Sinwa to Bamboo village
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Views: Annapurna III and Fishtail peaks

Day 5- Bamboo to Machhapuchhre Base Camp

Altitude: 3,700m/12,150ft
Trek 5-6 hours, 10 km
Ascending trail with boulders, rocks, snow patches, snow bridges. Crossing ModiKholariver
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Views: moon rise on Machhapuchhre and views of Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna

Day 6 - Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp

Altitude: 4,130m/13,500ft
Trek 3km, 2 hours
A steep ascent at the start then moderate ascend
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Views: Entire Annapurna range, panoramic views of Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli and Machapuchare

Day 7 - Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

Altitude: 2,500m/8,200ft
Trek 8-9 hours, 13 km
Retracing route with gradual ascend and descend
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses

Day 8 - Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring

Altitude: 1,700m/5,600ft
Trek 8 km, 5-6 hours
A mixture of steep ascending and descending trail
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses

Day 9 - Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

Trek 6-7 hours, 11 km
Easy trail to Nayapul
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Reach Pokhara in the evening

Included/Exclude

Things to Carry
Backpack & rain cover: (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps
Day pack + rain cover: 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter)
Walking stick: Advisable (At least one)
Head torch: 1 Nos.
Water bottle/Hydration pack: 2 bottles of one litre each
People who use a hydration pack
1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one litre
Carry at least one thermos flask
Snacks Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors
Personal Medical Kit: Consult your doctor
T-shirts: 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton)
Fleece T-shirts: 1 Nos.
Fleece jacket: 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater)
Down feather / Hollofil jacket: 1 Nos.
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant): 1 Pair
Thermal inners (upper and lower): 1 Pair
Trek pants: 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denim, capris)
Poncho: 1 Nos.
Personal Utilities
Sunscreen cream
Moisturiser
Toilet Paper & wipes
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial powder
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Quick-dry towel
Sun cap 1 Nos: (One that covers the neck as well)
Woollen cap: 1 Nos.
Balaclava: 1 Nos.
Neck-gaiters: 1 Nos.
Sunglasses
Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected.
People who wear spectacles-
(A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek)
(B)- Photochromatic glasses.
Trekking shoes: 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip)
Floaters/flip-flops: 1 Pair (Optional)
Cotton socks: 5 pairs
Woollen socks: 3 pairs
Gaiters: 1 Pair (TTH team will notify you if required)
Waterproof gloves: 1 Pair
Fleece/woollen gloves: 1 Pair
Inclusions
1. Accommodation: (Sharing basis)
• Day 1 and 9 Hotel in Pokhara.
• Day2 to 8 Teahouse.
2. Private Transport: (According to Itinerary)
• Pokhara to Nayapul and return.
3. Support:
• 1 English Speaking Guide.
• Assistant Guide.
4. All meals during trek: (As per the itinerary)
• Day 2 Lunch to Day 9 Lunch
5. All necessary permits and entry fees.
6. TIMS card.
7. High-altitude sleeping bag.
8. First aid medical kits, oxygen cylinder.
9. Storeroom facility in Pokhara for extra luggage.
10. Insurance of Trekking Guide and porters.
11. Services from Pokhara to Pokhara.
Exclusions
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Porters for the personal bag*
3. Wifi, charging batteries and hot showers
4. Nepal entry visa (approximately $40 USD) only for foreigners (Not for Indian)
5. Customary gratuities for guides & porters
6. Unforeseen cost due to flight cancellation, weather conditions etc
7. Evacuation and medical expenses*
8. Drinks: We don’t include drinking water on the trek which you can buy a number of places for between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp). A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu/Pokhara for around $2 and treat the water (your guide can help you find the good places to fill your water bottle)
9. Travel Insurance: We require some travel insurance. I suggest to get travel insurance from World Nomads it should be around $100 per/person and covers the helicopter evacuation and medical.
10. All costs not outlined under "What's included"