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Our trip was fantastic - Nurbu and his young sherpas were as good as one could get.
Martin Humphry (South Africa) | Island Peak, Nepal

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Open Charity Challenge to Annapurna Base Camp

This is the classic trek to the Annapurna Base Camp the world’s tenth highest mountain and to viewpoint at Poon Hill. This is also a great opportunity to raise sponsorship funds for the charity of your choice.

This is an open Charity Challenge event led by Alan Ward, for more experience on Alan’s background and experience.

We start by taking the spectacular flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara where you will get superb views of the Himalayan mountains. This is a classic trek passing through Gurung villages and rhododendron forests followed by an ascent of Poon Hill where there is a superb view of the Himalayan peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna 1, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and Machapuchare (known as Fishtail mountain).

The trail follows the Modi Khola river through the gates of the Sanctuary into a hidden amphitheatre with a superb view of the Annapurna massif. Annapurna Base Camp is the classic trek into Annapurna Sanctuary under the south face of Annapurna which was first climbed by Bonnington’s team in the 1970s.

This trek would be a good choice if you would like to get into the Himalayan mountains without the longer acclimatisation period required for some of the other treks in Nepal such as Everest Base Camp. The highest altitude reached on this trek is 4,130m at Annapurna Base Camp.

 

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Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Duration: 16 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Alan Ward
  • Minimum Group Size: 7 people
  • Cost: 2012 - £1,350; (US$2,175) plus contribution to charity of your choice
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Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Lukla and Kathmandu
  • All transfers including private airport collections
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share room in teahouse lodges while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, TMC Western and Sherpa guides and porters
  • Complimentary Everest trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £64)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"

 

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Trip Grade Moderate

Trip Grade Moderate

Suitability: a good choice for most hill walkers, reasonable level of fitness required.

1) Walking times: average 5 to 7 hours walking per day for up to 14 days usually with some rest days included.

2) Altitude: up to 5,000m.

3) Terrain: for most of time following well-travelled trails, there will be daily ascent and descent.

4) Remoteness: usually not too remote and often there is a reasonable level of infrastructure such as lodge accommodation and cell/ mobile phone reception.

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Trip Dates

  • November 17th to December 2nd 2012
  • November 16th to December 1st 2013
  • November 15th to 30th 2014

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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Drive to Pokhara 
  • Day 3Drive to Naya Pul & trek to Tirkhedunga (1,540m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Ghorepani (2,750m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Tadapani (2,590m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Chomrong (2,170m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Bamboo (2,335m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Deorali (3,140m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,480m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,100m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Dovan (2,540m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Chomrong (2,170m) 
  • Day 13Trek Lhandrung (1,565m) 
  • Day 14Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara 
  • Day 15Drive to Kathmandu 
  • Day 16Fly home 
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