9-Day Trek to the Annapurna Base Camp from Kathmandu
Highlights
Annapurna, Kathmandu
mountaineering, trekking, sightseeing
Group Tour
9 Days
Hard
English
Description
Trek through a fascinating journey in the rhododendron and sal forests of Nepal on your way to Annapurna Base Camp. Admire the view of breathtaking snow-capped mountains and experience rural life at terrifying heights.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, where you will be escorted to your hotel.
After check-in and refreshment, join a brief session by the tour consultant. Then, spend the rest of the day at your leisure to rest or explore the sights of the valley.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast, embark on a guided tour to the Kathmandu valley's major historical, cultural and spiritual attractions.
Visit world heritage sites such as the historic Durbar Square, the Pashupatinath temple, the Swayambunath temple and the Bouddhanath Stupa.
Later in the afternoon, join for a brief discussion with the mountain guide and other team members who will accompany you. Then, spend the time at your leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 3- Drive to Pokhara
Start early in the morning to board a tourist bus to Pokhara, an enchanting city dotted by numerous lakes. Stop en route for lunch. View mountains such as Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and other Himalayan peaks.
Take an evening stroll alongside the lakeside city.
Overnight in a hotel.
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Day 4- Trek to Kalikasthan
After a refreshing breakfast, drive to Bijayapur Khola, which is the start point of the trek. Initially hike through flat paddy fields till crossing over the point of a river bed. From here, the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan. Lunch midway through the climb.
Reach Kalikasthan to rest or explore the surrounding areas.
Overnight at a local Mountain Lodge.
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Day 5- Trek to Syaklung
- After a hearty breakfast, continue to hike to Syaklung, crossing quaint villages where people have retained their old lifestyles.
- Hike through beautiful rhododendron forest along a ridge of the mountain. It offers a fantastic view of the Annapurna mountain range.
- Reach Lamjung Himal, a snow-capped summit.
Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
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Day 6- Trek to Chisapani
From Syaklung, entertain yourself with a game of "Hide & Seek" in the dense rhododendron and Sal forests by the time you reach Chisapani.
Climb through gradients of 400 m descent to a 600 m ascent before finally arriving at the top of Chisapani, which offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayan Panorama.
Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
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Day 7- Return to Pokhara
Savour a hearty breakfast before hiking downhill to Rupatal and again uphill to Sundare Danda. From here, it is a 15-minute walk down to Begnas Tal, where you can enjoy an hour of boating.
Drive to Pokhara to check-in at a hotel. Later one can either take a rest or explore the lakeside.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 8- Drive to Kathmandu
Take the early morning tourist bus or private transport to get back to Kathmandu. You can also consider taking a flight back to Kathmandu. The scenic route makes the long bus journey interesting.
On arrival in Kathmandu, a guide will transfer you to your hotel. Spend the day resting or shopping for handicrafts. Get insights from our specialist on the latest events that may be of interest.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 9- Final Departure
Board your flight back home; a journey of a multitude of experiences of natural Nepal comes to an end today! But, if you are interested, you can continue your trip to other locales of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Darjeeling or Sikkim. Ask us about extension programs to these incredible destinations.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |