Overview
The 9 Days Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek program is perfectly designed by one of the experienced guides who’re highly recommended by many travelers considering for travelers with a short time of holidays, it’s especially trailed for tied time-bound adventurer trekking enthusiasts who are still keen to make it happens at least once in a lifetime within 9 days of time, this will be truly a great trekking experience and an achievement of a lifetime.
A classic Annapurna base camp trek takes you through the beautiful land of the Himalayas starting a trek from the beautiful lush forests of rhododendrons, pines, and terraced fields to the spectacular mountain vistas, walking through the legendary settlements of Gurung, Magar, and Thakali, enjoying the most gorgeous waterfalls, crossing the sound of great suspense bridges, and glaciers into the high point of the trek then finally we make it onto the Annapurna Base Camp itself where you will be spending overnight with fantastic views of the glory. No doubt, how beautiful these mountains are so breathtaking, it’s a trekker’s paradise on earth.
The next day, we wake up full of brightness, a golden array of sunshine over the mighty mountains, and enjoying the views with a cup of tea, what could be more thrill than this, pretty sure this experience is going to be the best experience of life ever.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will pick you up from Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. The trip starts at nearly about 6.30 am with a drive of around 6 to 7 hours through lush green forests, meandering roads through the hills, and a gracefully flowing riverside. You will also come across lively markets and clusters of villages on the way. Buffet lunch will be taken in one of the roadside restaurants.
Today, after we reach Pokhara, we will see the good scenery of the majestic city. You can go boating in Fewa Lake (if we have enough time, as the boating facility gets closed early in the evening). The lake overlooks the Annapurna Himalayan Range and is a sight to behold.
This day we normally 6 am get up and have breakfast after that ready to go new and peaceful city Pokhara. 7/8 am start to drive by local vehicle or tourist bus also normally 7 hours to get Pokhara. We are going to 400m down from Kathmandu. we have lunch on the way Malekhu/Mukling many more lunch places over the way. many views from on the way Langtang Himalayas Trishuli river many local villages.
When we reach Pokhara we take the room and keep our luggage in the room and take shower do fresh half an hour or one hour. and then we walk around Pokhara's main tourist area. there look really fantastic places Fewa lake, Barahi temple middle in the Fewa lake, many restaurants, bar, pub, cultural dance, musician, many shops, etc available. and have dinner at any restaurant choice yourself. maximum countries food is available there.
Early morning we have breakfast and meet your guide, porters ground your hotel in time and your guide provides a vehicle till to Nayapul. today we are 1/30 hours drive to Naya pul. and then start to trek. From Naya pul to heading Ulleri for camp. first, we have to reach Biryathati village there is a tourist checkpoint there we have to check our trekking permit and TIMS card. we will catch up hile, Tikhedhunga many places on the way all the way hilly region. we have lunch on the way and continue trek to Ulleri this is your first-day trek.
On the first day, we have to walk a total of 5/6 hours. we will have slowly become sweaty and tired but incredibly happy. we have to cross the two bridges first one Modi river which comes from the Annapurna base camp like the Annapurna glacier. and the second one is Tikhedhunga Khola there is a suspension bridge after this bridge we hike straight up1/30 hours to Ulleri.
early morning when sunrise and the clear day we see Annapurna south(7,230m), and Himchuli(6,448m) mountain from your hotel like Ulleri. breakfast at the hotel and start to the walkway to Ghorepani. we are heading up we will see a really nice peak which one is fishtail. have to passed today 3 village Ulleri, Nangge Thati, Ban that, we have lunch at |Ban that. today fantastic day because you have to inside color full forest which national flower of Nepal (rhododendron). different wild animals, domestic animals, birds you will see. this area is all people are Magar cast. today we have to walk a total of 6 hours. Ghorepani also needs to check our trekking permit. we stay today (2,860m) evaluation.
Today is a surprise day in your life. earlier wake up like 4 am with a headlight and start to hike poon hill. after 1 hour walk, you will reach poon hill (3,210m). approximately sunrise 5:15 am - 6:30 am. depending on the time of year. Incredibles scene top of the poon hill more than 14/15 mountains. Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 4, Annapurna south, Himachali, Fishtail, Lamjung Himal, many more all-round.
From poon hill to back walk down 45 minutes get your hotel and have breakfast after that heading up to Deurali to Tadapani. lunch place is available on the way. this day also needs to walk a total of 7 hours and get Tadapani overnight at hotel Tadapani (2,600m).
Today easy to ascend is the long descent to the Kimrong Khola where have to cross on a suspension bridge. today have to cross 3 suspension bridge. there are all Gurung communities from Tadapani. their local people really kindly, politely, helpful and respectful. this way too many rhododendrons on the way. from tadapani to chhumrung (2,160m) maximum 6 hour to get and from chhumrung to sinuwa (2,120m). 1 hour only. Chhumrung is a big community of Gurung village many more lodges too. we can seen Machhapuchre, annapurna south, himchuli, gangapurna mountain.
Today morning has breakfast at your hotel and slowly prepare your luggage and start to trek. we get first bamboo village there are everywhere bamboos forests. somewhere stone steps on way many years ago there was a very slippery way everywhere so their community collect the donation and build the way. Nowadays look nice they safe the tourist from danger way.
Today we follow the riverside that river name is Modi river which blowing our right side. we get another village this one is called Dovan. today you feel hole the day inside the jungle. because we are in the jungle all the time. way to Deurali we get Hingku cave also amazing steps on the stone. after 30 minute walk, we get Deurali (3,230m). so today totally 7 hours walk to get a hotel in Deurali overnight.
Today morning has to breakfast and continues to your destination place. from Deurali you saw an amazing sticking buddha statue on the stone. which one over your head right side on the clips rock. just look but can't touch because it is no possible to reach that place no way. trekking through the narrow Modi river valley brings you to the Machhapuchhare base camp. definitely panorama view over Himachuli to Annapurna 1,2,4 as well as Machhapuchhare mountain.
there is no such thing as the Machhapuchhare base camp because climbing on that mountain is prohibited technically this is an Annapurna sanctuary. today we success to reach Annapurna base camp (4,140m) high altitude above sea level. Modi river is a stream below the Annapurna glacier.
This morning earlier wake up and walk around base camp near pray flag and glacier. take it time to pictures 20-30 minutes because early morning is very cold that way. back to the hotel and have breakfast, bag pack ready to return back Sinuwa. Today little more long way to trek but all the way descending some were only ascend like 1 hour. continued to MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan, Bamboo, Kuldighar, and Sinuwa overnight Sinuwa.
Today when you wake up you can see landscape hills. after breakfast slow down to cross the Chhomrong Khola and climb up again top to the Chhomrong village continue sloped downhill to Jhinu dada. but today is an easier trek for you because all the way steps by stones. When you reach Jhinu dada keep your baggage in your hotel room and relax for half an hour, one hour, and ready to go hot-spring with your costume. there are really natural hot-spring so enjoy your time how enough you. and back to the hotel to enjoy your dinner at the hotel. well, sleep.
After fresh your breakfast 3 hours walk and catch up the vehicle it is in Sewai village. toady 2-3 hours drive to Pokhara. reach to Biryathati you will check out your permit and TIMS card over there. after reaching Pokhara all ready to reserve your hotel. finally good shower after a long time. could you walk around tourist shop centers at lakeside? well, dinner out restaurant all kinds of dish available in lakeside.
Ok, today is your day whatever you like to relax or sightseeing, if you want to sightsee there are many places have to see like Bat cave, Mahendra cave, Gupte shower cave, David fall, peace stupa, International mountain museum. you'd you want boating it's also available there in Phewa lake you'd you want paragliding it's also available over Sarang Kot.
After breakfast ready to go to Kathmandu properly pack your luggage and carefully. from your hotel drive till to airport for you in the time. no hurry it because there just 1 hour before you will enter your flight time. just 25 minutes fly to get to TIA Trivuwan international airport in Kathmandu. Do not worry about your hotel in Kathmandu because here already booked your hotel by company. the vehicle is come in the airport for pick up you till to your hotel. this evening's farewell dinner all together at any restaurant.
This day is the final day for you from Nepal after successfully your destination target. today going to bye-bye to all who together walked, ate, played all think shared like family. everybody is happy-go-lucky too within 13-14 days. and finally going to meet your happy family and friends. everyone shaking our hand and saying bye-bye see you again.
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and Transportation.
- 3-Night Hotel at Kathmandu (3 Start) Hotel.
- Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) and airport departure taxes.
- (100% Waterproof) Duffle bag to keep your personal belongings and things to be carried by the porter.
- 3 Time Meals with Tea/Coffee During Trek.
- Professional Guide, Assitance Guide, and Potters (Size of the Groups) During the Trek.
- Permit, "Tims", National Parks Entry Fee.
- All wages and medical, Insurance, for the Guide and potters.
- First-aid Medical Kits for the Group and Staff.
- Fare-Well dinner in Kathmandu Before Departure.
- Helicopter stands by for rescue (nominally charge applies).
- Unique Sherpa trek & Expedition Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek.
- All taxes are imposed by the government of Nepal.
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and also in case of early return than the scheduled itinerary.
- Extra baggage check-in during the flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) if more than 15 KG, extra, can pay directly to the airline.
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Any kind of meal During Your Stay in Kathmandu (Except Farewell Dinner).
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, or early return from the trek.
- Rescue, Medicine, Medical Test, Repatriation, Hospitalization Expenses for Climbs.
- Any Internet, Hot shower, Drinking Water, Alcohol, cold Drinks, Laundry.
- Additional costs suffered due to causes beyond our control, such as natural disasters, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, emergency evacuation, changes in government policies, strikes, and so forth.
- Insurance for Clients
- International flight Tickets.
- Clothing, Packing Items or bag, personal, Medical Kits, and Personal Trekking Gear.
- any other items, not Included in the Above (Cost included) Section.
Frequently Asked Questions.
You must carry a photocopy of your passport and two copies of the recently taken pp size photo also under provision you will need.
1. Visa to Nepal recommended letter from the department of Nepal tourism board.
2. Hotel booking confirmation.
3. Proof of insurance that covers emergency search and rescue, and treatment for the duration of their travel.
4. Barcode generated from the online application of the online international travel form.
Yes, of course, you can extend your visa for a minimum of 15 days for $45 and $3 extra each day.
Travel insurance is mandatory for travelers willing to go on adventures. It should be covered your medical expenses, travel protection, emergency medical repatriation, baggage loss coverage, and in case of death.
You must submit a copy of your insurance policy to the office or Unique sherpa trek & Expedition before the trip.
Yes, Why not? If you are on regular medications for general health concerns, you can take your medication. But it is always better to consult a doctor for anything concerned with health.
Yes, most village has medical clinics and health posts available in server cases, in other ways we will have medical personnel available for your services.
Nepal is a beautiful, and diverse landscape country. While there are numerous destinations that can be traveled to throughout the year. Nepal is the 12-monthly best season for trekking, tour, and travel, but for mountaineering best season is spring.
Internet facilities are wide coverage in Nepal including remote areas too as well. You can also 3G/4G service by purchasing a SIM card available at convenience stores in cities and remote areas. but nowadays all places have free wi-fi available in the hotel and restaurants during the trek.
At high altitudes, your cardio-pulmonary system is affected by low oxygen density. You can suffer from general breathing difficulties to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and your skin is susceptible to sunburn if not protected by clothes or sunblock. The AMS is preventable through appropriate trekking pace and undertaking acclimatization.
We highly recommend having a guide with you. You will travel in wilderness areas and at high elevations so from a safety aspect you should not be alone. Traveling through villages there are many trails and if you took the wrong path accidentally it might be challenging to communicate with locals to get back on the right way or to secure food or accommodation. They will be unlikely to speak English.
Actually, in Nepal quiet and reasonable price, it is also dependent on the quality and quantities which means more than $10 per night without dinner and breakfast. The cost of food depends on your choice to eat. Lower prices in the local restaurants and higher prices in fancy restaurants have totally different prices. but all your stay for the mentioned days in the trip is included in the package price.
We ensure travel safety for all our guests’ women or men traveling with our company. Nepal is generally very safe and welcoming to foreign tourists. We have excellent relationships with the lodges we use and our guides are aware of the whereabouts of every guest on the trek. Our groups are small and we ensure continuous visual contact.
Well, tips and gratuities are provided as a reward for hard work. Our porters, guide, assistant sherpa, and climbers guide invest their time. Experience and effort to make your travel a memorable one. so, the tip is a bonus and makes motivates them.
