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The Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Arrives Kathmandu 28th March 2010
Departs Kathmandu 10th April 2010
Life in Nepal is teeming with excitement and interest. The people, the architecture, the cultures, the scenery: all a fantastic wake up call for the senses. From the moment you arrive in Kathmandu you are greeted with streets filled with life and adventure – as if arriving on the set of an Indiana Jones movie! On the trek you will experience variety and beauty in both the landscapes you walk through and in the peoples you meet along this classic Himalayan trekking route. This is a tea house trek, basic but the best hospitality you will find anywhere!
Trekking Nepal's Annapurna Base Camp trek, (also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary) is arguably the most intensely scenic trek in Nepal. From the Annapurna Base Camp the towering peaks of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7273m), Annapurna Fang (7647m), and Machhapuchhare (6997m) bathed in snow set the scene as one of the most spectacular mountain settings in the Himalayas. Whatever you forget – don’t forget the camera!
Outline
Itinerary
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Day
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Activity
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1
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Arrive
Kathmandu.
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Bus
to Pokhara and final pre-trek preparation.
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3
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Commence
trek.
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4 - 10
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On trek. Leaving Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, we trek to Annapurna base camp via Poon Hill. Initially our route leads us through rhododendron forests which then give way to bamboo groves. In turn as the scenery and landscape make the transition with the altitude so the people do also. From Hindu in the lower reaches to Buddhism as we pass from verdun and lush bush to the open reaches of arid alpine landscape. Passing through the Machhapuchare and Annapurna base camp directly below the dramatic fishtail peak, our destination is the vast natural amphitheatre of the Annapurna Sanctuary where we are ringed by glistening peaks towering above us ready for the photo-call.
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11
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Finish
trek, bus ride to Pokhara.
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12
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Day
resting in the beautiful lake-side town of Pokhara.
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13
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Bus
to Kathmandu.
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14
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A chance to have a final look around old Thamel before flying home.
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Note: one or two extra nights in Kathmandu can easily be arranged upon request and will cost around £20 per person per night – and are well recommended!
Timing
This Nepal trek is a spring expedition with a view to getting the best of Nepali weather. In turn visibility should be great with some excellent sunrise views in particular, though still with some chance of rain in the late afternoons. Normal walking boots and waterproofs are advised in the packing list, and warm clothes for the higher altitudes.
Equipment
The kit list specifically required for this trekking expedition will be posted to you once booking is received. But in the meantime consider buying some good walking boots and start wearing them in . . . now. No technical kit is required, though a good 3 season plus sleeping bag will be much appreciated at the higher altitudes.
Level of Fitness
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a nine day trek taking us to 4130m. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience and neither does it require any technical skills. Experienced walkers and trekkers will manage this easily within their stride. Days will on average involve six hours walking time, though some may be shorter or longer according to weather conditions. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy yourself on the trek. If you don't normally get out much it is never too soon to start. Exercise regularly each week to develop your cardiovascular system and stamina. At weekends, go and explore some countryside, maybe take a pack and do some camping. As a rule of thumb, if you can comfortably walk 10 miles (16km) then you should be fine on this trip.
Roughing It
All our trips involve a degree of 'roughing it'. On trek, showers are available for example - but they won't necessarily be hot. However, the facilities are generally good, and in our experience hygiene is of a high order in the tea houses in which we visit. Back in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotels we use are of a high standard, clean and comfortable and great places to relax, though not ostentatious.
Outline Itinerary Price (excluding flights) : £880 (GBP)
Nb. In order to avoid any price increases due to fluctuations in the exchange rate we break this into two payments: £530 needs to be paid before the trip commences, with the balance of £350 paid in-country as a payment of $500US cash.
Maximum
number of places on this trip :
The number of places available on this trip is limited
to a maximum of twelve (12) people.
Price includes :
- British trek leader
- Local specialist guides
- All accommodation
- All in-country transport
- Fully supported trek with porters
- Meals on trek
- Lost luggage protection with i-Trak
Not included :
It will not cover your meals when
not on trek, such as when you are in Kathmandu, nor will it cover any
individual sightseeing undertaken in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Other items
not included: travel insurance, passports, visas, inoculations, excess
baggage, tips, and items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and
laundry. £15 per day to cover meals not provided, snacks, drinks and souvenirs etc. This will easily cover it.
Flights
For best prices we would recommend checking prices with www.travelbag.co.uk, www.travelsupermarket.com, www.lastminute.com.
Be sure to reconfirm all flights prior to departure. Also, if
you can stay a while longer - we'd well recommend it - there's plenty
more to do - we can help you arrange:
- Sight-seeing in Kathmandu
- Sight seeing flights to Everest
- White water rafting
- A visit to the Royal Chitwan Safari Park
- you won't regret an extra day or two spent
in this fine region!
How about carbon offsetting your flight here? Climate Care allows you to offset your flight's emissions by funding sustainable energy projects. From £3 for return flights to Morocco to £47 for flights to NZ - this trip needn't cost the Earth. Thanks.
Travel Insurance
There are many travel insurers out there, and you are free to choose who you use for this trip. If you'd like a quick quote to give you some idea of cost try the Quote button below from Columbus Direct . . .
Booking
Please refer to our booking conditions.
This expedition is limited to a maximum
of twelve (12) people. To gain a definite place on this expedition
a payment of UK£200 is required.
Payments can be made by sending a cheque made payable to Will4Adventure
to 13, Spring Hill, Sheffield, UK, S10 1ET.
All payments should come with the following reference:
"your surname"/W4A/NEPABC03/10
To book
this trip, or for further information, e-mail me at will@will4adventure.com,
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