People who come to Nepal,probably,their mind already start to think either Annapurna or Everest region ,there are plenty of places still to explore, though. Annapurna region is the well-known trekking region in Nepal.There are varieties of trek you can do in Annapurna.One of the best trek in this region is Annapurna Base Camp.
Pokhara is the gateway of the most of the Annapurna trek.So from the beginning you’ll be attracted with the natural make- up of Annapurna.So,most of the travelers they prefer to travel Annapurna. Obviously, mountains, landscape, plants, culture, lifestyle, accessibilities are the prime factor to travel this region.So, Let’s join with us to trek for Annapurna Base with Happy Hari. Here are the itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp.
HappyHari staff will be waiting for you at the airport with our company’s logo printed on the t-shirt and holding a sign with your name. Once you meet the leader you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Kathmandu which will require approx. half an hour’s drive. After check-in at the hotel and refreshing you will be briefed regarding your tour programme.
After an early breakfast we will go on a 6 hour drive to Pokhara. By tourist bus you will travel the Nepalese Highway with beautiful sceneries. Pokhara is the beautiful gateway to the Annapurna Mountains and one of the best places of Nepal which combines all: mountains, rivers, lakes and lifestyle.
Your trek starts after a two hour drive from Pokhara. After about one hour walk we will reach the Annapurna Conservation Area Project Counter where the trekking permits will be checked. HappyHari Trek will prepare your permits in advance. There are several nice places to have snacks or lunch or simply get refreshed before reaching our place for the night at Tikhedhunga.
This is one of the famous parts of your trek leading you through beautiful rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani. It is a long uphill climb today but the views will reward you for this exercise.
We get up early morning to give an appetizer for today. After an easy one hour climb we will reach Poonhill just on time to see the sun rise behind the Annapurnas. After breakfast we continue our journey to Tadhapani with more beautiful mountain views.
We start with a downhill trail through forests and with great mountain views. We will descend until Kimrong River. After crossing the river we will climb up to Chhomrong which is probably one of the biggest Gurung village in this area.
Early morning well managed steps will lead us down the jungle trail with a couple of tea-houses along the way where we can stop for food and drinks until we reach our overnight stay at Dovan.
Our journey follows the Modi River which originates from the Annapurna Glacier. This trail will take us through like a mountain gorge looking place.
Today is the day you were waiting for. We will reach the Annapurna Basecamp with close and stunning views of all Annapurna Mountains.
After having enjoyed the Basecamp we will take the same trail we came from down until Bamboo.
We will come again to this Gurung Village and stay over night.
Today expect some mixture of up and downhill or just Nepali flat (little steepy up, little steepy down). We will stay over night in Ghandruk
This is our final trekking day. Some easy and gentle trails will lead us to the finishing point of our trek. A vehicle to take us back to Pokhara will be waiting for us.
We leave early as the drive on the tourist bus to Kathmandu will take about 6 hours. In the afternoon you can relax or go for some final souvenir shopping.
You’ll be transferred to the Airport according to your flight schedule