Rapid Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Day 01: Drive to Jhinu | Trek to Chhomrong
Altitude: 2170m/7120ft | Drive: 3 and a half hrs. | Trek:  3/5 hrs. | Meal: LD

Day 02: Trek to Dovan
Altitude: 2,600m/8580 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 03: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Altitude: 3,700m/12210 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 04: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp and back to Deurali or Dovan
Altitude: 4,130m/13,545ft. 3,231m /12210 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek to Jhinu Danda
Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Hike to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring and back to Jhinu | Drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Trek: 1-2 hrs. Drive: 3 hrs. Meal: BL

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Service Includes:

• Accommodation at a comfortable Mountain Lodge that is available en-route during the trek (A few nights’ during the trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
• Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
• All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
• Trek transfer as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee
• Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card fee
• Kimche/Kyumi/Pokhara drive in a sharing vehicle
• Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt
• Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
• All government and local taxes as applicable

Service Excludes:

• Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
• Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation and other services- shall be booked the accommodation on the suggestion
• Travel Insurance
• Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
• The cost incurred during the emergency, evacuations
• Tips for Guide and porters
• Any services other than not mentioned in “Service Includes”

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call to your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arrange a best trekking that delight you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas need to arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear are likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid up on arrival in Kathmandu.