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Lodge Transportation: Private car/ tourist bus- according the itinerary Operation: Lodge to Lodge during the trek Meals: Hotel

1 ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK 15 days Trip Duration: 15 Days Activities: Sightseeing, Trekking & Walking Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Max Elevation: 4,130m/13,550ft at Annapurna Base Camp Accommodation: Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara/ Mt. Lodge Transportation: Private car/ tourist bus- according the itinerary Operation: Lodge to Lodge during the trek Meals: Hotel with Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara; Full board during the trek T: ,

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (4,130m/13,550ft) TRIP OVERVIEW Annapurna Base Camp Trek combines some of the most spectacular mountain sceneries and provides you a fascinating insight into the modern hill life

2 ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (4,130m/13,550ft) TRIP OVERVIEW Annapurna Base Camp Trek combines some of the most spectacular mountain sceneries and provides you a fascinating insight into the modern hill life of Nepal. This unique trek along local trails, through forests, villages and terraced farmland treats you to unparalleled mountain scenery surrounded by enormous glaciers, giving you an inside experience into the Nepalese life and culture. It's good introductory route and you will closely encounter the Himalayan range within a short period of time. You'll explore the heart of the Annapurnas as you trek to the Annapurna base camp. This is the most spectacular spot for the dramatic view and lay out of the towering snow-capped peaks. Annapurna base camp trek begins in Pokhara. You walk through many villages and up to the lush green hillcountry typical of the midlands of Nepal. We ascend well-trodden trails through terraced farmland and traditional villages. As we climb through ancient oak and rhododendron forest, across sparkling streams and past waterfalls, the world of snow and ice starts to unfold above us. This combination of pretty villages and terraced fields of millet and rice, coupled by the majestic splendour of Machapuchare (6,993m), Annapurna I (8091m) and Hiunchuli (6,441m) make this an extremely rewarding trek.

OUTLINE ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Day 02: Kathmandu Free Day in Kathmandu Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 5-6 hrs drive Day 04: Trek to Tikhedhunga

3 OUTLINE ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Day 02: Kathmandu Free Day in Kathmandu Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 5-6 hrs drive Day 04: Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,577m/5,173 ft), 1 hrs drive and 4 hrs walk Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft). 5-6 hrswalk Day 06: Trek to Tadapani (2540m/8332ft), 6-7 hrs walk Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong (2,210m/7,249 ft), 5-6 hrs walk Day 08: Trek to Dovan (2,600m/8,528 ft), 6-7 hrs walk Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m/12,139ft), 4-5 hrs walk Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13550ft), 3 hrs walk Day 11: Trek to Bamboo (2,300m/7,544 ft), 5-6 hrs walk Day 12: Trek to JhinuDanda (1,780m/5,859 ft), 5-6 hrs walk Day 13: Trek to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 6-7 hrs walk & 2 hrsdrive Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 5-6 hrs drive Day 15: Final Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination A TYPICAL DAY ON THE ANNAPURNA TREK Your day starts with a cup of hot tea being served in your room in the morning, after which you will be required to pack your luggage for the porters to load whilst you are having breakfast. After breakfast we set off on the trail, enjoying the pleasant cool of the morning. Your day's trek involves navigating through numerous picturesque forests, hills, mountains and the local villages. Around mid-day we usually stop at a pleasant spot along the way for lunch. Your midday lunch break usually lasts around an hour and is a time to relax, pop the boots off and air those feet! Plenty of time is allowed for photographs en route. After lunch you'll walk another two to three hours or so, before you stop for the night. You have enough time to change, freshen up and explore the area in evening.each evening is spent to your interest, reading or chatting with the fellow trekkers and crew members over a game of cards The crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Our porters and sherpas also like to have singing and dancing competitions which they would love for you to join! After dinner, our trek leader will brief you about your next day s plan and finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY FOR 15 DAYS ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl.

4 DAY TO DAY ITINERARY FOR 15 DAYS ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative will welcome you and assist you with your transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. You can spend the day as you please, and in the evening you will be treated to a welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu. You will be briefed about your trip and spend overnight at your hotel. Day 02: Kathmandu- Trekking Preparation day This is a leisure day. You may simply relax and explore Kathmandu downtown by yourself. You can carry out your trekking equipment checks and purchase anything if required. In the evening we will introduce your trekking team and discuss the trip in detail. Overnight at Kathmandu. Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (823m/2,700ft), 5-6 hrs drive Early morning we will drive to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel. You may spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding Phewa Lake and the high streets. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,577m/5,173 ft), 1 hr drive and 4 hrs walk Today after breakfast our trekking guide will take you for an hour s drive to NayaPulwhere we will commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to TikheDhunga. Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft). 5-6 hrs walk After breakfast we prepare for the long uphill and start with steeply ascends on the long stone steps to Ulleri village. We spend a pleasant day's trekking through rhododendron and oak forests. The scenery gives you inner power to climb up these steps and motivates you to hike more. After a few hours of hiking we will reach Ghorepani, where we will enjoy fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Himalayan range. Day 06: Poon hill hike and trek to Tadapani (2540m/8332ft), 6-7 hrs walk We will have an early morning start with a 40 minute hike up to Poon hill (3210m/10530ft). The route offers a glimpse of the pleasant rhododendron forest. This brilliant viewpoint provides us with an unobstructed sunrise over the wide panoramic scenery of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and the Annapurna range including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) all the way to Manasalu. After a breathtaking sunrise we return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue our trek to Tadapani. We spend the night here. Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong (2,210m/7,249 ft), 5-6 hrs walk Dropping down from Tadapani to the KimrongKhola offers a good view of the upper Modi valley. After crossing the suspension bridge the trail follows up to the Gurjung village for your lunch stop. A further trek leads uphill for half an hour when we arrive at the

5 Chhomrongvillage (2210m). This village lies tucked at the very base of HimalChuli. Chhomrong is the biggest Gurung settlement in this valley. Day 08: Trek to Dovan (2,600m/8,528 ft), 5-6 hrs walk After breakfast our trail descends to the Chhomrong Kholawhich leads us to a small place of Sinuwa hill. The trek then enters the upper ModiKhola valley. After lunch we continue our trek down to Bamboo through an uninhabited forest area to Dovan for overnight stay. Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC- 3,700m/12,139ft), 4-5 hrs walk Our day start with the route climbs to Himalaya Hotel (2840m). On the way we can explore the Hinku cave, where the trail crosses a ravine and major avalanche track till Deurali (3,000m/9,840 ft). After lunch the trail continues into the Machhapuchre Base Camp for overnight stay. Here you have the closest view of Machhapuchre, Annapurna I and Gangapurna. Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC- 4130m/13550ft) 3 hrs walk After breakfast this day leads you in to the heart of the Sanctuary at the Annapurna Base Camp for overnight stay. The trail follows uphill for a few hours passing a few roofless shepherds huts along the side of a moraine. This area is windy and often snowbound. You will rarely see a panoramic view of snow capped mountains this amazing all around you!you will have the full day to explore and relax at the base camp as per your interest. Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,300m/7,544 ft), 5- hrs walk You will wake up to the glimpse of the sunrise over Mt Annapurna I. Today we will retrace the journey back to Bamboo for the night. There are quite a few tourist guest houses here. You can rest and relax inthe evening with a memorable view of the many snow capped peaks and enjoy the dinner. Day 12: Trek to JhinuDanda (1,780m/5,859 ft), 5-6 hrs walk After breakfast our trail leads to the KhuldiGhar and retracts to Sinuwa hill right up to Chhomrong. After lunch the trek steeply descends towards Jhinu for the night s stay. You may have the chance to see the natural hot springs down at the stream and enjoy a hot bath Day 13: Trek to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 6-7 hrs walk & 1 hr drive Today s walk is fairly long it follows river Modi most of the way until Landruk village. From here the route follows the path leading back to Syauli Bazaar. The walk is pleasant most of the way until Birethanthi and an easy trek to Nayapul. Our adventure ends here and we drive back to Pokhara for the night. Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 5-6 hrs drive We head back to Kathmandu today. The guide will transfer you to the hotel and you can then spend the rest of the time relaxing or exploring the surrounding areas. We will host a farewell dinner in the evening, get some feedback on the trip and you will then spend the night at the hotel. Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu Today is free for last minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family and friends until your departure flight/drive. You may also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. END OF TRIP

IMPORTANT NOTES: Our trek is managed by a team of professionally trained leaders/guide who are responsible for all aspects ofoperation of the trek.

Weather conditions and health conditionsof members of the trekking team can be a factor compelling us to change the itinerary.

6 IMPORTANT NOTES: Our trek is managed by a team of professionally trained leaders/guide who are responsible for all aspects ofoperation of the trek. We will make every effort to keep the treks as per the proposed itinerary, however as this isadventure travel in a remote Himalayanregion, the itinerary will be subject to external factors. Weather conditions and health conditionsof members of the trekking team can be a factor compelling us to change the itinerary. The leader will try toensure that the trip runs accordingly, but please be prepared to be flexible when and if it is necessary. We always recommend you to have one/two additional nights in Kathmandu before/after your trekwhich would ensure you have adequate time even if your trip delays. If everything runs smoothly as per the plan, you can use these days for additional activities like city tours, bungee jumping, river rafting etc according to your interest.

7 Trip Cost Includes: Airport arrival and departure by private vehicle 3 star standard twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu &Pokhara All local transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu &Pokhara Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu Sightseeing trip with city tour guide in Kathmandu as per itinerary & monument entry fees Kathmandu to Pokhara& return by regular tourist bus Pokhara to Nayapul& return by private vehicle Annapurna Sanctuary Trek Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek Accommodation on teahouse/lodge during the trek One Alpine Adventures leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained) and sherpa helper Annapurna Conservation entry fee and permit & TIMS Card( Newly Introduced Trekking security Card) Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag for the duration of the trip Exclusive medical kit bag All government and local taxes Trip Cost Excludes: Visa fees, intl. airfare & departure taxes Excess baggage charges Lunch and dinner in city Travel and rescue insurance (although we can advise on good mountain rescue covers) Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters Tips for driver, guides and porters How to book: In order to confirm your booking, you will be required to pay a 20% deposit of the trip value as it enables us to make pre-trip arrangements on your behalf. The remaining payment will be required before your trip commences. Payment can be made by cash, telegraphic transfer to our bank account or by travellers cheques. Please contact us for more information on your mode of payment. CONTACT US TODAY! Alpine Adventures Ltd P.O. Box: 41452, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 (0) / sales@alpineadventures.co.ke T: , info@alpineadventures.co.ke

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