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Annapurna Base Camp Trek 

6 to 19 May

“NEPAL” the name itself evokes memories of high snow-clad mountains, lush green pastures, free flowing ferocious rivers, long and strong suspensions bridges, smiling and warm faces. Pokhara situated around 200 Kms west of Kathmandu on the eastern shores of beautiful Phewa Lake, at height of 850 mt. / 2,789 ft., is the starting and ending point of many treks in the Annapurna ranges. Ekai Kawaguchi, way back in 1899, was the first outsider to visit Pokhara. He wrote “In all my travels in the Himalayas I saw no scenery so enchanting, as that which enraptured me at Pokhara”. Modern day visitors are no less impressed. Mt. Annapurna, at 8,091 mt. / 26,545 ft, is the world’s 10th highest mountain. This was the first mountain standing above the barrier of 8,000 meters, climbed in the epic adventure by Maurice Herzog in 1950. As the country of Nepal was just opened to outside world before this expedition, the maps of the area were so inaccurate, that the first problem was simply to reach the mountain. This French team had set out to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri, finally went ahead to climb the unknown north side of Mt. Annapurna I, as they were unable to find a viable route up Dhaulagiri. On 3rd Jun 1950, Maurice Herzog with his teammate Louis Lachenal reached on top of Annapurna I and managed to have a look at the Annapurna Sanctuary on the opposite side. But the mountain took its toll; as they had to pay back by severe frostbite, due to bad weather conditions. Herzog lost most of his fingers and toes and had to quit climbing. But his indomitable spirit made him the Minister of Sports in France.


ANNAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA PROJECT (ACAP) :
As trekking got momentum in this area after the first expedition, the whole area faced the problem of severe deforestation, due to ever increasing demand of fuel, for locals as well as trekkers. To tackle this problem, ACAP was set up in 1986 with a detailed programme of reforestation and forest management, promoting alternate energy sources, educating locals about wild life, flora and fauna and development projects. Over the years it has turned out to be one of the most successful conservation projects ever. On this trek we can have glimpses of Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail Mountain, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli peaks. The shape of Machhapuchhare or Fish tail is most beautifully seen from Chomrong or Modi Khola. From here we will see the striking similarity between the name of the peak and fish tail. This is a holy mountain to Gurungs and nobody has been allowed to climb on top of it. From Kathmandu we will fly to Pokhara and rest. The next day we will hit the trail. From Kande after a steep ascent, we will reach Pothana. From here it’s a slow upward journey going through prosperous Gurung villages of Landruk, Chomrong etc. On the 8th day of the trek, we will reach ABC.

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TOUR COST (FOR TEAM A): (Ex – Kathmandu)(With guide from Hills and Trails for full trekking programme)

  • 73,000/- per person (INR) (For May 2024) (On twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara only) (For 26 and above paying paxs)

  • 76,500/- per person (INR) (For May 2024) (On twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara only) (From 21 to 25 paying paxs)

  • 78,500/- per person (INR) (For May 2024) (On twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara only) (From 16 to 20 paying paxs)

  • 83,500/- per person (INR) (For May 2024) (On twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara only) (From 13 to 15 paying paxs)

  • For booking the tour pay deposit of `. 25,000/-

  • We can conduct the trek in case of smaller numbers, but the cost will change slightly.

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TOUR STARTING DATE: (Ex – Kathmandu)

  • 6th May 2024

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ABOVE COST INCLUDES:

  • 3 Nights in Hotel Royal Singi OR in similar hotel in Kathmandu on FB plan (On twin sharing). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Vegetarian)

  • 2 Nights stay in Hotel White Pearl OR a similar hotel in Pokhara on FB plan (On twin sharing). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Vegetarian)

  • Accommodation on twin / multiple sharing basis in tea houses during trek.

  • Arrival / Departure transfers from hotel to KTM airport (2 Times) and from hotel to Pokhara Airport in A / C deluxe coach.

  • Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu by flight for all trekkers and guide.

  • A guide from HILLS AND TRAILS.

  • A local guide along with necessary number of porters. (One porter will be carrying two person’s loads, maximum up to 30 Kgs.)

  • Daily wages, Insurance, Meals and Accommodation for Nepali staff.

  • Entry permits for Annapurna National Park with necessary documentation. Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC) from Trekking agent association (TAAN) with necessary documentation.

  • Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • A down feather jacket, for the trek. (This will have to be returned after completion of the trek.)

  • One duffel bag and a cap.

  • One boat ride in Phewa Lake, Pokhara.

  • Certificate of completion.

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COST EXCLUDES: 

  • To and fro international travel cost to Kathmandu.

  • Insurance Charges for any kind of insurance.

  • Emergency helicopter evacuation and any medical treatment cost.

  • Any expenditure of personal nature like drinks, mineral water, hot water for drinking, beverages, hot shower during trek), phone charges, any tips to drivers, hotel staff, laundry, porters, sherpas etc.

  • In the event of any delays due to flights cancellations / postponements due to weather condition or any other reason – the entire cost of extra

  • days for all services, including accommodation and food will be required to be paid by the participant directly on the spot.

  • Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of HILLS AND TRAILS and its associates; like change in itinerary due to flight delays, road blockage, landslides, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew etc. on which HILLS AND TRAILS and its associates do not have any control.

  • Charges for Mountain Flight.

  • Anything which is not mentioned in the “COST INCLUDES”.

  • TCS if applicable at prevailing rates. (At present 20%).

Our standard cancellation policy is as follows:
 45 days before departure: 5% of tour cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)
 45 to 30 days before departure: 20% of tour cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. .(If we have booked the air tickets)
 30 to 15 days before departure: 40% of tour cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)
 15 to 7 days before departure: 60% of tour cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)
 7 to 0 days before departure: 100% of tour cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)
 Note: If we have incurred any cancellation charges on any other service provided to the client, all cancellation charges for those services will have to be borne by the client; over and above the Standard Cancellation charges.

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