ABC trek is Nepal's spectacular diversity that appears at its finest set through forest, villages, terraced fields, deep valleys, and high mountains encircling this tour. The giant Annapurna Mountains embrace the prime Himalayan cultures and terrain, from subtropical jungle to the higher dry landscape of the Mountains. ABC Trek is a moderate trekking in western Nepal on the south face of the Annapurna Himalayan sanctuary. The Annapurna base camp trekking has a breathtaking overwhelming landscape. Annapurna base camp trekking is significant for rhododendron lovers, the deep lap of higher mountains with bedding glaciers, geologists, and flora and fauna researchers/lovers. Visiting once into this area once is never enough in a lifetime. While you are there the massive mountains stand like a universal mirror in front of you. You will be greeted all the way through with smiling mountains because the upper side wall is full of massive mountains and enormous glaciers on the lower side. Every step of this trekking makes valuable and unforgettable your holidays in the mountains. We are sure, trekkers can experience many things within a short time voyage in this area. Entering into the deep Himalayan valley to Annapurna base camp (4200mtr) via heavy tropical rhododendron forest, the best viewpoint Pun Hill (3200m) will be a lifetime unforgettable Himalayan Trekking.
Itinerary
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, greet with a marigold garland flower, and transfer to your hotel and free time.
We drive along the Prithvi highway through the famous Trisuli River bank. Or take the domestic flight of 35 minutes to Pokhara. Overnight at a good hotel on B/B planning in Pokhara
We should take a private Jeep from Pokhara because local Jeeps are driving only according to their schedule also they are not frequent. That does not suit our time and destination. The Jeep drives us to the ending point of the road at Banthanti then the trek starts through a den rhododendron forest via Nangethanti to the beautiful Ghorepani village (2800m) overnight at a nice hotel with a warm fire-heating dining room.
Wake up early in the morning and hike for one hour up to Poonhill through the rhododendron forest for a magnificent sunrise view over the mountains. Poonhill is one of the regionally dominant viewpoints, Mt. Annapurna (I) 8031m, Dhaulagiri 8,167m, Manaslu 8,163m and relatively Annapurna south, Himchuli, Fishtail, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Lamjung Himal, Gurja Himal, Nilgiri Himal, Tilicho Himal, Dhampush peak are panoramically visible. The beautiful landscape with horizontal meadows and Kaligandaki Valley widely appears. Descend to the hotel from the viewpoint for breakfast and start trekking through the deep forest until you reach Banthanti. You can stop anywhere for lunch in Banthanti. It may take about an hour to reach Tadapani village bounded by gorgeous beautiful forests. Trekkers will have a magnificent view of Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, and Annapurna III from Tadapani. Overnight at local lodge.
Descending through the rhododendron forest to a small settlement at Chuile and then over many stone staircases until Kimrung Khola. Cross the river over a suspension bridge and follow the gentle up-and-down trail until Chhomrong Gurung village. Make a lunch break at Chhomrong with its magical Mountain View, after lunch, it descends again via hundreds of stone staircases to the River and crosses a suspension bridge. The path gently climbs uphill to the other side of the valley through bamboo, rhododendrons, and oak forests. We ascend again from Modi Khola to Sinuwa. Overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa
We ascend through rhododendron, bamboo, and hemlock forests decorated with orchids and ferns. From Khuldi, the trail is downhill on a steep and slippery stone stairway into the deep bamboo village. Then, the path crosses tributary rivers on narrow bridges, several waterfalls, and a small settlement in Dovan. We ascend on a stony trail through the forest and Himalayan lodge then up to a steep hike to the Hinku cave. The Hinku cave is an ancient pasture shelter. Cross the glacier stream ahead of the cave and follow rocky gentle climbing until you arrive at Deurali. Overnight at a local lodge.
Ahead of Deurali, there are avalanche areas. During winter or heavy snowing time, it is dangerous to cross through there so trekkers must cross the stream and escape to the other side that ascend through birch and bamboo forest. We continue to move uphill, pass over a moraine, and go downhill to a stream. Then, short ascends lead us to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). We keep ascending uphill on the moraines of South Annapurna Glacier until we reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). There is a marvelous view of the south face of Annapurna rising above the sanctuary to the northwest. In the Noon, we will move towards the prayer-flags-wrapped viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains and the surrounding glacier. Overnight at a lodge
Wake up very early in the morning for a sunrise view over the Massive Mountains. The sunrise will make the whole valley golden outline. See the massive icefall and glacier and wide contour of the Annapurna Himalayas. Visit some monuments of mountaineers who lost their lives during the expedition. Start your returning trek via the same trail you scaled up through Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan to Bamboo. Overnight at lodge
Ascend on the rocky trail through the bamboo and rhododendron forest until Khuldi and then short descend through the rhododendron and bamboo forest to Sinuwa. Keep descending to Chhomrong Khola cross the suspension bridge and walk over on hundreds of stone staircases up to Chhomrong the oldest Gurung village. Make your lunch with fantastic views of mountains and your retracing way. Then again descend about one hour to Jhinuwa Danda.
There is a natural hot spring with swimming pools. You can have a natural spring bath massage to relax your tired body. However, it is 30 minutes away from the hotel and need to pay little entrance fees.
After breakfast, cross a long suspension bridge and climb 5 minutes above the bridge side for the Jeep. Your private Jeep will be waiting for you there and drive to Pokhara. You will arrive in Pokhara by Noon and take some free time to see around Phewa Lake, Lakeside, and Baraha Temple or hang into the restaurant or souvenir shopping
Drive back to KTM by Tourist bus along Prithvi highway or take a short flight from Pokhara. If you drive out it takes almost a day long but taking a flight preserves your time to explore Kathmandu as well
Cost Details
Trip plan
Price per person
Remarks
Full Package price
U.S.$ 1065.00
Food & drinks on the trek are included
Service price
U.S.$ 700.00
Food & drinks on the trek are not included
What's included
Airport pick-up and drop private Vehicle
Deluxe Hotel Room at the beginning and end of trekking on B/B Planning in Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Deluxe bus Tickets to Pokhara-Kathmandu
Trekking permits related fees, TIMS, and Local permits.
Local hotel accommodation from the beginning to the end of the trekking
The Meals and drinks for entire trekking according to the menu and of your choice (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek including hot drinks
A Professional Guide and necessary porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging.
Pokhara to Banthanti and Jhinudanda to Pokhara four whell private vehicle for trekking drop and pick up.
Service charges and farewell
Airport drop by private car
What's not included
Nepal entry visa:
International airfare
Food during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Tips for your trekking staff.
Your health insurance and expenses.
Helicopter price in case you need to be evacuated.
Your travel or trekking insurance
Drinks like Coke, Fanta, mineral water, can juice, mars, bars, (all kinds of bottled drinks and packet cereals)
Warm water or tea in your drinking bottle
World heritage entrance fees in Kathmandu (if you go sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Extra room charge in Kathmandu or Pokhara if you stay more than our plan
Domestic Plane tickets in case you want to fly from KTM-Pokhara-KTM
Useful Info
Clothing Equipment:
Lightweight walking boots, a pair of track shoes, and slippers to wear in the evening or when the boot is wet.
Warm jacket (Fibers fill or down should be adequate.)
A Rainproof jacket with a hood or poncho.
Warm clothes or fleece jackets.
Thin and thick trousers.
Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. (Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary during treks going above 3000mtr)
Thermal underwear (These are excellent for sleeping at night)
A pair of loose-fitting long shorts and 1 lightweight long-sleeved –shirt are particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.
A woolen or warm hat to wear in the morning and at night. Sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
A pair of gloves (warm and normal ones)
2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick warm socks.
Underwear, buff, and hankies as you need.
Permits: You need Annapurna Conservation Area Project permits and a TIMS permit, including trekking insurance for your trekking crews.
Accessories
Duffle bag or kit bag to carry your gear while trekking, sleeping bag. Small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet paper, towel, soap, etc. Water bottle. Snow glasses and sunglasses, 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. Headlamp with spare batteries, sun cream, personal medicine, lip guard, toothbrush, towel, Reading materials, game items (optional), notebook, rubber band, pen and pencil, a diary, a pocket knife, trekking map, passport, and copies.
Walking Trails: The trail often goes through the beautiful forest, ancient typical cultures villages, waterfalls, staircases, wilderness pastureland, alpine conture ridges, several viewpoints, crosses several suspension bridges, wild bees, natural hot springs, zig-zags up and down, passes several river streams, and mighty glaciers.
Walking hours per day: Normally, walking hours will be 4-8 hours per day, but our itinerary is always eligible acording your space. Everyday, the trek starts after your breakfast. Go slower, take your own speed and enjoy your holidays.
Landscape & temperature: There are amazing landscapes and temperature depends upon the season. We follow the Madi River gorge, greenery forested trail for the beggining and entering into the alpine conture sector near the Massive Himalayas at Annapurna legendary Sanctuary . Horizontal meadows and wide valleys with panoramic views. A wide spellbound of Glacier with tremendous high mountains wall around at ABC.
Accommodations and Food: Everywhere we can find very neat and clean local lodges and hotels with the best food items. Select the food according to our choices on the Menu. The hotel accomodations on the ABC side are normal but very clean. Hot shower and bathrooms are outside or on sharing basis. Accomodations before Bamboo are more comfortable with wide, clean, and warm dining room. There is no heating system in dinning room in the ABC site.
Maximum altitude: 4200 Meters at ABC and can achieve some higher if you want from ABC
Drinking water: Everywhere you can get fresh running water, but we recommend using some purifier tablets or a filtered water for drinking, or you can buy mineral water or filtered water.
Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness (acute mountain sickness) is difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, rapid pulse, nausea and vomiting, etc. It affects mountain climbers, hikers, and skiers because of lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels. It occurs as the result of failure to adapt to a higher altitude. It happens most often in the brains or the longs after the fluid begins to leak from the blood vessels.
1, High–altitude cerebral edema (HACE): When the fluid collects in the brain, you initially get headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, want to lie down and do nothing, a decrease of consciousness, and problems with balance coordination.
2, High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). If the fluid is collected in the lungs, you become breathless and dry and an irritative cough begins, coughing up blood, discoloration of skin, and chest tightness.
Prevention:
To prevent acute mountain sickness; we have to avoid rapid altitude gaining, drink enough water or fluid, acclimatize to adjust the body in higher altitudes, avoid alcohol, eat regular meals, get higher and sleep at lower altitudes, avoid high altitude if you have heart and lung disease. The main treatment for acute mountain sickness is to stop climbing higher altitudes and descend to a lower altitude if the symptoms occure
TestimonialsWhat our Traveler say
Professionnel & excellent relationnel
Sangha nous a été conseillé par un ami trekkeur français. Il parle plusieurs langues parfaitement. C’est un guide exceptionnel qui gère d’une main de maître toute la logistique & ce, avec un sourire permanent affiché sur le visage. Il sait s’adapter à vos besoins ou vos difficultés & vous proposer un trek à l’image de vos possibilités ou envies du moment. Il est attentif & à l’écoute. C’est une personne rassurante et enjouée qui fait l’unanimité auprès des gens, il adore discuter & partager avec ses compatriotes , avec ses pairs & avec les étrangers. Bienveillant, humble & simple, nous ne pensions pas trouver autant de qualités auprès d’un guide.Mention spéciale pour son frère Rudra qui fut notre porteur & qui, lui aussi nous a convaincus. Beaucoup de respect et d’amour entre ces 2 frères. Rudra est plus discret mais très agréable & connaît la montagne mieux que personne. Pour un prochain voyage, ce sera avec eux qu’on souhaite découvrir d’autres magnifiques itinéraires. On les a adorés & adoptés. Il y a beaucoup de coeur chez ces 2-là.
