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“NEPAL” the name itself evokes one’s 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 M / 2789 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. HILLS AND TRAILS 3 / 8, Chandrashekhar Society, Swami Nityanand Marg, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 4000069, Maharashtra, India. PH: +91 22 26840175 / 9869065211 / 9820233295 / 9969036175 / 9820050294 / 26871042 / 9969717554. [email protected] Website: http://hillsandtrails.in by Hills and Trails 2017 Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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“NEPAL” the name itself evokes one’s memories of high snowclad 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 theeastern shores of beautiful Phewa Lake, at height of 850 M /2789 ft, is the starting and ending point of many treks in theAnnapurna ranges. Ekai Kawaguchi, way back in 1899, was thefirst outsider to visit Pokhara. He wrote “In all my travels in theHimalayas I saw no scenery so enchanting, as that whichenraptured me at Pokhara”. Modern day visitors are no lessimpressed. Mt. Annapurna, at 8,091 mt. / 26,545 ft, is the world’s10th highest mountain. This was the first mountain standingabove the barrier of 8,000 meters, climbed in the epic adventureby Maurice Herzog in 1950.

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Swami Nityanand Marg, Andheri (E),Mumbai – 4000069, Maharashtra, India.

PH: +91 22 26840175 / 9869065211 /9820233295 / 9969036175 / 9820050294 /

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ABOUT THE ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK:

“NEPAL” the name itself evokes one’s memories of high snow cladmountains, lush green pastures, free flowing ferocious rivers, long and strongsuspensions bridges, smiling and warm faces. Pokhara situated around 200Kms west of Kathmandu on the eastern shores of beautiful Phewa Lake, atheight of 850 mt. / 2789 ft, is the starting and ending point of many treks in the Annapurna ranges.Ekai Kawaguchi, way back in 1899, was the first outsider tovisit Pokhara. He wrote “In all my travels in the Himalayas Isaw no scenery so enchanting, as that which enrapturedme 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 standingabove the barrier of 8,000 meters, climbed in the epicadventure by Maurice Herzog in 1950. As the country ofNepal was just opened to outside world before thisexpedition, the maps of the area were so inaccurate, thatthe first problem was simply to reach the mountain. ThisFrench team had set out to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri, finallywent ahead to climb the unknown north side of Mt. Annapurna I, as they were unable to find a viableroute up Dhaulagiri. On 3rd Jun 1950, Maurice Herzog with his teammate Louis Lachenal reached ontop 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 weatherconditions. Herzog lost most of his fingers and toes and had to quit climbing. But his indomitable spiritmade 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 theproblem of severe deforestation, due to the ever increasing need 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 anddevelopment projects. Over the years it has turned out to bethe most successful conservation project ever.

On this trek we can have glimpses of Annapurna I, II, IIIand IV, Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail Mountain, Dhaulagiri,Annapurna south and Hiun Chuli peaks. The shape ofMachhapuchhare or Fish tail is most beautifully seen fromChomrong or Modi Khola. From here we would see the strikingsimilarity between the name of the peak and fish tail. This is aholy mountain to Gurungs and nobody has been allowed to

climb on top of it.

ABOUT THE ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK:

“NEPAL” the name itself evokes one’s memories of high snow cladmountains, lush green pastures, free flowing ferocious rivers, long and strongsuspensions bridges, smiling and warm faces. Pokhara situated around 200Kms west of Kathmandu on the eastern shores of beautiful Phewa Lake, atheight of 850 mt. / 2789 ft, is the starting and ending point of many treks in the Annapurna ranges.Ekai Kawaguchi, way back in 1899, was the first outsider tovisit Pokhara. He wrote “In all my travels in the Himalayas Isaw no scenery so enchanting, as that which enrapturedme 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 standingabove the barrier of 8,000 meters, climbed in the epicadventure by Maurice Herzog in 1950. As the country ofNepal was just opened to outside world before thisexpedition, the maps of the area were so inaccurate, thatthe first problem was simply to reach the mountain. ThisFrench team had set out to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri, finallywent ahead to climb the unknown north side of Mt. Annapurna I, as they were unable to find a viableroute up Dhaulagiri. On 3rd Jun 1950, Maurice Herzog with his teammate Louis Lachenal reached ontop 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 weatherconditions. Herzog lost most of his fingers and toes and had to quit climbing. But his indomitable spiritmade 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 theproblem of severe deforestation, due to the ever increasing need 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 anddevelopment projects. Over the years it has turned out to bethe most successful conservation project ever.

On this trek we can have glimpses of Annapurna I, II, IIIand IV, Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail Mountain, Dhaulagiri,Annapurna south and Hiun Chuli peaks. The shape ofMachhapuchhare or Fish tail is most beautifully seen fromChomrong or Modi Khola. From here we would see the strikingsimilarity between the name of the peak and fish tail. This is aholy mountain to Gurungs and nobody has been allowed to

climb on top of it.

ABOUT THE ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK:

“NEPAL” the name itself evokes one’s memories of high snow cladmountains, lush green pastures, free flowing ferocious rivers, long and strongsuspensions bridges, smiling and warm faces. Pokhara situated around 200Kms west of Kathmandu on the eastern shores of beautiful Phewa Lake, atheight of 850 mt. / 2789 ft, is the starting and ending point of many treks in the Annapurna ranges.Ekai Kawaguchi, way back in 1899, was the first outsider tovisit Pokhara. He wrote “In all my travels in the Himalayas Isaw no scenery so enchanting, as that which enrapturedme 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 standingabove the barrier of 8,000 meters, climbed in the epicadventure by Maurice Herzog in 1950. As the country ofNepal was just opened to outside world before thisexpedition, the maps of the area were so inaccurate, thatthe first problem was simply to reach the mountain. ThisFrench team had set out to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri, finallywent ahead to climb the unknown north side of Mt. Annapurna I, as they were unable to find a viableroute up Dhaulagiri. On 3rd Jun 1950, Maurice Herzog with his teammate Louis Lachenal reached ontop 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 weatherconditions. Herzog lost most of his fingers and toes and had to quit climbing. But his indomitable spiritmade 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 theproblem of severe deforestation, due to the ever increasing need 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 anddevelopment projects. Over the years it has turned out to bethe most successful conservation project ever.

On this trek we can have glimpses of Annapurna I, II, IIIand IV, Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail Mountain, Dhaulagiri,Annapurna south and Hiun Chuli peaks. The shape ofMachhapuchhare or Fish tail is most beautifully seen fromChomrong or Modi Khola. From here we would see the strikingsimilarity between the name of the peak and fish tail. This is aholy mountain to Gurungs and nobody has been allowed to

climb on top of it.

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ITINERARY:

DAY 01: MUMBAI - KATHMANDU (1,300 M. / 4,290 FT.) (BY DIRECT FLIGHT FROMMUMBAI)

A direct flightfrom ChatrapatiShivaji International Airport, Mumbaiwould take us to Kathmandu, Nepal. Thisflight would leave in the morning fromMumbai and we would reach Kathmanduby afternoon. From the airport we wouldbe transported to Hotel Shangri-La or asimilar hotel. In the afternoon we wouldhave a meeting which would give us thedetailed information about the trek. Theevening would be free for everybody tospend time in the by lanes of Thamel,the shopping hub of Kathmandu.

Overnight in Shangri-La or a similar hotel.

(L, D…)

DAY 02: FLY FOM KATHMANDU TO POKHARA. (850 M. / 2,789 FT.) AROUND 45 MINUTES.

We would leave Kathmandu early after breakfast and drive down to the Tribhuvan Airport to catch aflight to lake town of Pokhara, at 850 m. / 2,789 ft., is around 200 Kms. West of Kathmandu.

Pokhara is a tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves,temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. The lake is the main focus for all the visitorsand is situated on the western edge of the town. From anywhere in the town we could see theHimalayan giants like Dhaulagiri (8,167 m. /26,795 ft.), Annapurna I (8,091 m. / 26,545ft.), Machhapuchhare (6,997 m. / 22,942ft.), Annapurna III (7,555 m. / 24,767 ft.),Annapurna IV (7,525 m. / , 24,688 ft.),Annapurna II (7,937 m. / 26,041 ft.) fromleft to right as we face them. Some of theplaces which could interest us to have alook could be Phewa Lake, Barahi Templeinside the lake on an island, Devi’s fall,Mahendra Gufa, Seti Gorge etc.

Overnight stay in Fishtail Lodge or similar atPokhara.

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: MUMBAI - KATHMANDU (1,300 M. / 4,290 FT.) (BY DIRECT FLIGHT FROMMUMBAI)

A direct flightfrom ChatrapatiShivaji International Airport, Mumbaiwould take us to Kathmandu, Nepal. Thisflight would leave in the morning fromMumbai and we would reach Kathmanduby afternoon. From the airport we wouldbe transported to Hotel Shangri-La or asimilar hotel. In the afternoon we wouldhave a meeting which would give us thedetailed information about the trek. Theevening would be free for everybody tospend time in the by lanes of Thamel,the shopping hub of Kathmandu.

Overnight in Shangri-La or a similar hotel.

(L, D…)

DAY 02: FLY FOM KATHMANDU TO POKHARA. (850 M. / 2,789 FT.) AROUND 45 MINUTES.

We would leave Kathmandu early after breakfast and drive down to the Tribhuvan Airport to catch aflight to lake town of Pokhara, at 850 m. / 2,789 ft., is around 200 Kms. West of Kathmandu.

Pokhara is a tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves,temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. The lake is the main focus for all the visitorsand is situated on the western edge of the town. From anywhere in the town we could see theHimalayan giants like Dhaulagiri (8,167 m. /26,795 ft.), Annapurna I (8,091 m. / 26,545ft.), Machhapuchhare (6,997 m. / 22,942ft.), Annapurna III (7,555 m. / 24,767 ft.),Annapurna IV (7,525 m. / , 24,688 ft.),Annapurna II (7,937 m. / 26,041 ft.) fromleft to right as we face them. Some of theplaces which could interest us to have alook could be Phewa Lake, Barahi Templeinside the lake on an island, Devi’s fall,Mahendra Gufa, Seti Gorge etc.

Overnight stay in Fishtail Lodge or similar atPokhara.

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: MUMBAI - KATHMANDU (1,300 M. / 4,290 FT.) (BY DIRECT FLIGHT FROMMUMBAI)

A direct flightfrom ChatrapatiShivaji International Airport, Mumbaiwould take us to Kathmandu, Nepal. Thisflight would leave in the morning fromMumbai and we would reach Kathmanduby afternoon. From the airport we wouldbe transported to Hotel Shangri-La or asimilar hotel. In the afternoon we wouldhave a meeting which would give us thedetailed information about the trek. Theevening would be free for everybody tospend time in the by lanes of Thamel,the shopping hub of Kathmandu.

Overnight in Shangri-La or a similar hotel.

(L, D…)

DAY 02: FLY FOM KATHMANDU TO POKHARA. (850 M. / 2,789 FT.) AROUND 45 MINUTES.

We would leave Kathmandu early after breakfast and drive down to the Tribhuvan Airport to catch aflight to lake town of Pokhara, at 850 m. / 2,789 ft., is around 200 Kms. West of Kathmandu.

Pokhara is a tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves,temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. The lake is the main focus for all the visitorsand is situated on the western edge of the town. From anywhere in the town we could see theHimalayan giants like Dhaulagiri (8,167 m. /26,795 ft.), Annapurna I (8,091 m. / 26,545ft.), Machhapuchhare (6,997 m. / 22,942ft.), Annapurna III (7,555 m. / 24,767 ft.),Annapurna IV (7,525 m. / , 24,688 ft.),Annapurna II (7,937 m. / 26,041 ft.) fromleft to right as we face them. Some of theplaces which could interest us to have alook could be Phewa Lake, Barahi Templeinside the lake on an island, Devi’s fall,Mahendra Gufa, Seti Gorge etc.

Overnight stay in Fishtail Lodge or similar atPokhara.

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(B, L, D…)

DAY 03: DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO KANDE (1,770 M. / 5,807 FT.). AROUND 1 TO 1 ½ HOURAND THEN TREK FROM PHEDI TO POTHANA (1,900 M. / 6,236 FT.) AROUND 3 TO 3½HOURS. THEN WALK UPTO LANDRUK (1,550 M. / 5,085 FT.)AROUND 4 TO 4½ HOURS.

We would get up early and after breakfast we would travel by road to a placecalled as Kande. This would take about 1 to 1 ½hours. From here we would hit the trail. Thetrek would start with a very steep climb in thebeginning. This climb would be through thickand mixed forest. After almost 2 to 2½ hours oftiring climb, we would reach Australian Camp,from where Damphus plateau would start.From here the ascent would become verygradual. Then we would descend to a smallsettlement called Pothana (1,900 m. / 6,236ft.). After having lunch here we would proceedon a very broad motorable dusty road to reachthe small Gurung village of Landruk. This wouldtake around 4 to 4½ hours of a very leisurewalk. After crossing a small suspension bridgewe would continue the gentle descent towards the village of Tolka (1,700 m. / 5,577 ft.), which isnothing but a collection of lodges built specially for trekkers. The slow descent would continue foralmost one more hour and we would reach the small village of Landruk (1,550 m. / 5,085 ft.) Theviews of the snowy mountains on the way would be really breath taking. From west to east we wouldget to see Annapurna South (7,219 m. / 23,686 ft.), Hiun Chuli (6,441 m. / 21,132 ft.),Machhapuchhare (6,997 m. / 22,942 ft.), and Mardi Himal (5,588 m. / 18,333 ft.).

Overnight in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 04: TREK FROM LANDRUK TO CHOMRONG (2,050 M./ 6,726 FT.) AROUND 6 HOURS.

Landruk is a large Gurung village situated on thetrue eastern ridge of Modi Khola. Across thevalley we see the large village of Ghandruk. As weleave the village we would immediately cross anintersection, where one path would descendsteeply down towards the Modi Khola in westerndirection. This path would go to Ghandruk. Wewould not take this path and would continue innorth direction and descend gently towardsModi Khola. The path would continuously cross

(B, L, D…)

DAY 03: DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO KANDE (1,770 M. / 5,807 FT.). AROUND 1 TO 1 ½ HOURAND THEN TREK FROM PHEDI TO POTHANA (1,900 M. / 6,236 FT.) AROUND 3 TO 3½HOURS. THEN WALK UPTO LANDRUK (1,550 M. / 5,085 FT.)AROUND 4 TO 4½ HOURS.

We would get up early and after breakfast we would travel by road to a placecalled as Kande. This would take about 1 to 1 ½hours. From here we would hit the trail. Thetrek would start with a very steep climb in thebeginning. This climb would be through thickand mixed forest. After almost 2 to 2½ hours oftiring climb, we would reach Australian Camp,from where Damphus plateau would start.From here the ascent would become verygradual. Then we would descend to a smallsettlement called Pothana (1,900 m. / 6,236ft.). After having lunch here we would proceedon a very broad motorable dusty road to reachthe small Gurung village of Landruk. This wouldtake around 4 to 4½ hours of a very leisurewalk. After crossing a small suspension bridgewe would continue the gentle descent towards the village of Tolka (1,700 m. / 5,577 ft.), which isnothing but a collection of lodges built specially for trekkers. The slow descent would continue foralmost one more hour and we would reach the small village of Landruk (1,550 m. / 5,085 ft.) Theviews of the snowy mountains on the way would be really breath taking. From west to east we wouldget to see Annapurna South (7,219 m. / 23,686 ft.), Hiun Chuli (6,441 m. / 21,132 ft.),Machhapuchhare (6,997 m. / 22,942 ft.), and Mardi Himal (5,588 m. / 18,333 ft.).

Overnight in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 04: TREK FROM LANDRUK TO CHOMRONG (2,050 M./ 6,726 FT.) AROUND 6 HOURS.

Landruk is a large Gurung village situated on thetrue eastern ridge of Modi Khola. Across thevalley we see the large village of Ghandruk. As weleave the village we would immediately cross anintersection, where one path would descendsteeply down towards the Modi Khola in westerndirection. This path would go to Ghandruk. Wewould not take this path and would continue innorth direction and descend gently towardsModi Khola. The path would continuously cross

(B, L, D…)

DAY 03: DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO KANDE (1,770 M. / 5,807 FT.). AROUND 1 TO 1 ½ HOURAND THEN TREK FROM PHEDI TO POTHANA (1,900 M. / 6,236 FT.) AROUND 3 TO 3½HOURS. THEN WALK UPTO LANDRUK (1,550 M. / 5,085 FT.)AROUND 4 TO 4½ HOURS.

We would get up early and after breakfast we would travel by road to a placecalled as Kande. This would take about 1 to 1 ½hours. From here we would hit the trail. Thetrek would start with a very steep climb in thebeginning. This climb would be through thickand mixed forest. After almost 2 to 2½ hours oftiring climb, we would reach Australian Camp,from where Damphus plateau would start.From here the ascent would become verygradual. Then we would descend to a smallsettlement called Pothana (1,900 m. / 6,236ft.). After having lunch here we would proceedon a very broad motorable dusty road to reachthe small Gurung village of Landruk. This wouldtake around 4 to 4½ hours of a very leisurewalk. After crossing a small suspension bridgewe would continue the gentle descent towards the village of Tolka (1,700 m. / 5,577 ft.), which isnothing but a collection of lodges built specially for trekkers. The slow descent would continue foralmost one more hour and we would reach the small village of Landruk (1,550 m. / 5,085 ft.) Theviews of the snowy mountains on the way would be really breath taking. From west to east we wouldget to see Annapurna South (7,219 m. / 23,686 ft.), Hiun Chuli (6,441 m. / 21,132 ft.),Machhapuchhare (6,997 m. / 22,942 ft.), and Mardi Himal (5,588 m. / 18,333 ft.).

Overnight in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 04: TREK FROM LANDRUK TO CHOMRONG (2,050 M./ 6,726 FT.) AROUND 6 HOURS.

Landruk is a large Gurung village situated on thetrue eastern ridge of Modi Khola. Across thevalley we see the large village of Ghandruk. As weleave the village we would immediately cross anintersection, where one path would descendsteeply down towards the Modi Khola in westerndirection. This path would go to Ghandruk. Wewould not take this path and would continue innorth direction and descend gently towardsModi Khola. The path would continuously cross

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small streams and would pass through the terraced rice fields. Afterdescending for about one hour we would reach the bridge built across ModiKhola.

After crossing the Modi Khola the path would immediately start climbing on asteep slope. This would be a very strenuous climb for almost one hour. Afterthis climb we would reach Kyumnu Khola. Here the path would slightly ease out and we would getmuch needed respite from the steep climb. After climbing gently for half an hour we would reachJhinu Danda (1,750 m. / 5,828 ft.) JhinuDanda boasts of hot springs which arealmost on the banks of Modi Khola and itwould be a steep descent of around 20minutes from here. (Coming up from therenormally would take an hour!). After havinglunch at this hot spot, we would continueon the uphill path towards Chomrong.Initially the path would be very steep andafter a back breaking climb of 2 hours wewould reach to the point at the end of theridge called Daulu or Taulung (2,180 m. /7,152 ft.). The gradient would ease fromhere and we would slowly climb down tothe main Chomrong village, which hassome of the most stunning views ofAnnapurnas. This walk normally would take another 20 minutes.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 05: TREK FROM CHOMRONG TO BAMBOO (2,400 M. / 8,530 FT.) AROUND 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS.

Leaving Chomrong, the trail would descend on a stone staircase and would cross the Chomrong Kholaon a swaying suspension bridge. Thenthe path would climb out of the sidevalley. After the bridge, the climb isvery steep initially through forests ofbamboo, rhododendron and oak.Climbing further on a rocky trail andafter walking for almost an hour wewould reach a small settlement ofSinuwa (2,350 m. / 7,826 ft.) FromSinuwa to Kuldighar (2,500 m. / 8,202ft.) our trail would go through thickrhododendron forest. We often would

small streams and would pass through the terraced rice fields. Afterdescending for about one hour we would reach the bridge built across ModiKhola.

After crossing the Modi Khola the path would immediately start climbing on asteep slope. This would be a very strenuous climb for almost one hour. Afterthis climb we would reach Kyumnu Khola. Here the path would slightly ease out and we would getmuch needed respite from the steep climb. After climbing gently for half an hour we would reachJhinu Danda (1,750 m. / 5,828 ft.) JhinuDanda boasts of hot springs which arealmost on the banks of Modi Khola and itwould be a steep descent of around 20minutes from here. (Coming up from therenormally would take an hour!). After havinglunch at this hot spot, we would continueon the uphill path towards Chomrong.Initially the path would be very steep andafter a back breaking climb of 2 hours wewould reach to the point at the end of theridge called Daulu or Taulung (2,180 m. /7,152 ft.). The gradient would ease fromhere and we would slowly climb down tothe main Chomrong village, which hassome of the most stunning views ofAnnapurnas. This walk normally would take another 20 minutes.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 05: TREK FROM CHOMRONG TO BAMBOO (2,400 M. / 8,530 FT.) AROUND 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS.

Leaving Chomrong, the trail would descend on a stone staircase and would cross the Chomrong Kholaon a swaying suspension bridge. Thenthe path would climb out of the sidevalley. After the bridge, the climb isvery steep initially through forests ofbamboo, rhododendron and oak.Climbing further on a rocky trail andafter walking for almost an hour wewould reach a small settlement ofSinuwa (2,350 m. / 7,826 ft.) FromSinuwa to Kuldighar (2,500 m. / 8,202ft.) our trail would go through thickrhododendron forest. We often would

small streams and would pass through the terraced rice fields. Afterdescending for about one hour we would reach the bridge built across ModiKhola.

After crossing the Modi Khola the path would immediately start climbing on asteep slope. This would be a very strenuous climb for almost one hour. Afterthis climb we would reach Kyumnu Khola. Here the path would slightly ease out and we would getmuch needed respite from the steep climb. After climbing gently for half an hour we would reachJhinu Danda (1,750 m. / 5,828 ft.) JhinuDanda boasts of hot springs which arealmost on the banks of Modi Khola and itwould be a steep descent of around 20minutes from here. (Coming up from therenormally would take an hour!). After havinglunch at this hot spot, we would continueon the uphill path towards Chomrong.Initially the path would be very steep andafter a back breaking climb of 2 hours wewould reach to the point at the end of theridge called Daulu or Taulung (2,180 m. /7,152 ft.). The gradient would ease fromhere and we would slowly climb down tothe main Chomrong village, which hassome of the most stunning views ofAnnapurnas. This walk normally would take another 20 minutes.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 05: TREK FROM CHOMRONG TO BAMBOO (2,400 M. / 8,530 FT.) AROUND 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS.

Leaving Chomrong, the trail would descend on a stone staircase and would cross the Chomrong Kholaon a swaying suspension bridge. Thenthe path would climb out of the sidevalley. After the bridge, the climb isvery steep initially through forests ofbamboo, rhododendron and oak.Climbing further on a rocky trail andafter walking for almost an hour wewould reach a small settlement ofSinuwa (2,350 m. / 7,826 ft.) FromSinuwa to Kuldighar (2,500 m. / 8,202ft.) our trail would go through thickrhododendron forest. We often would

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see langur monkeys swinging through the trees here. From here we woulddescend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendronforests. From Kuldighar this would be a short walk on a muddy trail toBamboo Lodge (2,400 m. / 8,530 ft.).

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 06: TREK FROM BAMBOO TO DEURALI (3,200M. / 10,499 FT.) AROUND 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS.)

In the morning we would continue our trekon a gently ascending path throughbamboo forests with varieties ofrhododendron and oak trees. After walkingfor about an hour we would reach a placecalled Tip Top (2,550 m. / 8,366 ft.). Wewould continue over several little streamsto the lodges in a clearing in the bambooforest at Dovan (2,600 m. / 8,530 ft.) Aboutten minutes beyond Dovan, we would seeprayer flags by a small waterfall, to mark ashrine known as Panchenin Barha. Peopleleave some offerings of flowers or stripes ofcolored cloth here. It is believed that, if wetake eggs or meat north of this point themountain gods can get angry and bad luck can come our way!

The trail would now pass through muddy area and would traverse high above the river. The valleywould be narrow here and we could see a huge waterfall gushing down the steep slope on theopposite bank. We would also see some debris of avalanches except during winter season. Afterwalking for almost 1 ½ hours we would reach Himalayan Hotel (2,870 m. / 9,416 ft.) situated besides

a little stream. Beyond Himalaya thetrail would steeply ascent up to HinkuCave (3,100 m. / 10,171 ft.), named asthere is a huge overhanging rock whichprovides some protection against rainand avalanches. From Himalaya tohere is normally one hours’ walk. Justafter Hinku caves we would cross asmall rivulet and would walk on agradually ascending path to reach

see langur monkeys swinging through the trees here. From here we woulddescend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendronforests. From Kuldighar this would be a short walk on a muddy trail toBamboo Lodge (2,400 m. / 8,530 ft.).

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 06: TREK FROM BAMBOO TO DEURALI (3,200M. / 10,499 FT.) AROUND 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS.)

In the morning we would continue our trekon a gently ascending path throughbamboo forests with varieties ofrhododendron and oak trees. After walkingfor about an hour we would reach a placecalled Tip Top (2,550 m. / 8,366 ft.). Wewould continue over several little streamsto the lodges in a clearing in the bambooforest at Dovan (2,600 m. / 8,530 ft.) Aboutten minutes beyond Dovan, we would seeprayer flags by a small waterfall, to mark ashrine known as Panchenin Barha. Peopleleave some offerings of flowers or stripes ofcolored cloth here. It is believed that, if wetake eggs or meat north of this point themountain gods can get angry and bad luck can come our way!

The trail would now pass through muddy area and would traverse high above the river. The valleywould be narrow here and we could see a huge waterfall gushing down the steep slope on theopposite bank. We would also see some debris of avalanches except during winter season. Afterwalking for almost 1 ½ hours we would reach Himalayan Hotel (2,870 m. / 9,416 ft.) situated besides

a little stream. Beyond Himalaya thetrail would steeply ascent up to HinkuCave (3,100 m. / 10,171 ft.), named asthere is a huge overhanging rock whichprovides some protection against rainand avalanches. From Himalaya tohere is normally one hours’ walk. Justafter Hinku caves we would cross asmall rivulet and would walk on agradually ascending path to reach

see langur monkeys swinging through the trees here. From here we woulddescend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendronforests. From Kuldighar this would be a short walk on a muddy trail toBamboo Lodge (2,400 m. / 8,530 ft.).

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 06: TREK FROM BAMBOO TO DEURALI (3,200M. / 10,499 FT.) AROUND 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS.)

In the morning we would continue our trekon a gently ascending path throughbamboo forests with varieties ofrhododendron and oak trees. After walkingfor about an hour we would reach a placecalled Tip Top (2,550 m. / 8,366 ft.). Wewould continue over several little streamsto the lodges in a clearing in the bambooforest at Dovan (2,600 m. / 8,530 ft.) Aboutten minutes beyond Dovan, we would seeprayer flags by a small waterfall, to mark ashrine known as Panchenin Barha. Peopleleave some offerings of flowers or stripes ofcolored cloth here. It is believed that, if wetake eggs or meat north of this point themountain gods can get angry and bad luck can come our way!

The trail would now pass through muddy area and would traverse high above the river. The valleywould be narrow here and we could see a huge waterfall gushing down the steep slope on theopposite bank. We would also see some debris of avalanches except during winter season. Afterwalking for almost 1 ½ hours we would reach Himalayan Hotel (2,870 m. / 9,416 ft.) situated besides

a little stream. Beyond Himalaya thetrail would steeply ascent up to HinkuCave (3,100 m. / 10,171 ft.), named asthere is a huge overhanging rock whichprovides some protection against rainand avalanches. From Himalaya tohere is normally one hours’ walk. Justafter Hinku caves we would cross asmall rivulet and would walk on agradually ascending path to reach

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Deurali (3,200 m. / 10,499 ft.) in about 40 minutes time.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 07: TREK FROM DEURALI TO MACHHAPUCHHAREBASE CAMP OR MBC (3,700 M. / 12,139 FT.)AROUND 4 TO 5 HOURS.

From Deurali we would see that the valleywould widen and would become less steepand we would actually see the gates to thesanctuary. The trail here would be less steep.As we continue to walk on this trail into thesanctuary, it would cross two avalanchetracks on a narrow trail. After a short trek wewould be at Bagar (3,300 m. / 10,827 ft.), ameadow and some abandoned hotels. Itwould take around one hour from Deurali toBagar.

From here the trail would follow the left side of the valley. Then the trail would gently ascend until wewould reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp OR MBC (3,700 m. / 12,139 ft.). There are 6 to 7 lodgessituated here. This walk from Bagar to MBC would take another 2 hours. This would be one of theplaces, where we could enjoy the views of Mount Hiun Chuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I,Annapurna III, Gangapurna (7,455 m. / 24,469 ft.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 8: TREK FROM MACHHAPUCHHARE BASE CAMP OR MBC TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP OR ABC (4,130 M. / 13,550FT.) AROUND 3 TO 4 HOURS.

The path ahead of MBC would be in alpine meadow.This would be a gently climbing path. After a short trek,we would begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp,ABC. ABC would be around 3 to 4 hours walk from MBC.From here, we could see the views of several peaks at360 degree. We would spend this day in absorbing thenatural grandeur around us. The sunrise on Annapurna Iwould be really breath taking.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

Deurali (3,200 m. / 10,499 ft.) in about 40 minutes time.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 07: TREK FROM DEURALI TO MACHHAPUCHHAREBASE CAMP OR MBC (3,700 M. / 12,139 FT.)AROUND 4 TO 5 HOURS.

From Deurali we would see that the valleywould widen and would become less steepand we would actually see the gates to thesanctuary. The trail here would be less steep.As we continue to walk on this trail into thesanctuary, it would cross two avalanchetracks on a narrow trail. After a short trek wewould be at Bagar (3,300 m. / 10,827 ft.), ameadow and some abandoned hotels. Itwould take around one hour from Deurali toBagar.

From here the trail would follow the left side of the valley. Then the trail would gently ascend until wewould reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp OR MBC (3,700 m. / 12,139 ft.). There are 6 to 7 lodgessituated here. This walk from Bagar to MBC would take another 2 hours. This would be one of theplaces, where we could enjoy the views of Mount Hiun Chuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I,Annapurna III, Gangapurna (7,455 m. / 24,469 ft.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 8: TREK FROM MACHHAPUCHHARE BASE CAMP OR MBC TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP OR ABC (4,130 M. / 13,550FT.) AROUND 3 TO 4 HOURS.

The path ahead of MBC would be in alpine meadow.This would be a gently climbing path. After a short trek,we would begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp,ABC. ABC would be around 3 to 4 hours walk from MBC.From here, we could see the views of several peaks at360 degree. We would spend this day in absorbing thenatural grandeur around us. The sunrise on Annapurna Iwould be really breath taking.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

Deurali (3,200 m. / 10,499 ft.) in about 40 minutes time.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 07: TREK FROM DEURALI TO MACHHAPUCHHAREBASE CAMP OR MBC (3,700 M. / 12,139 FT.)AROUND 4 TO 5 HOURS.

From Deurali we would see that the valleywould widen and would become less steepand we would actually see the gates to thesanctuary. The trail here would be less steep.As we continue to walk on this trail into thesanctuary, it would cross two avalanchetracks on a narrow trail. After a short trek wewould be at Bagar (3,300 m. / 10,827 ft.), ameadow and some abandoned hotels. Itwould take around one hour from Deurali toBagar.

From here the trail would follow the left side of the valley. Then the trail would gently ascend until wewould reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp OR MBC (3,700 m. / 12,139 ft.). There are 6 to 7 lodgessituated here. This walk from Bagar to MBC would take another 2 hours. This would be one of theplaces, where we could enjoy the views of Mount Hiun Chuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I,Annapurna III, Gangapurna (7,455 m. / 24,469 ft.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 8: TREK FROM MACHHAPUCHHARE BASE CAMP OR MBC TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP OR ABC (4,130 M. / 13,550FT.) AROUND 3 TO 4 HOURS.

The path ahead of MBC would be in alpine meadow.This would be a gently climbing path. After a short trek,we would begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp,ABC. ABC would be around 3 to 4 hours walk from MBC.From here, we could see the views of several peaks at360 degree. We would spend this day in absorbing thenatural grandeur around us. The sunrise on Annapurna Iwould be really breath taking.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

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DAY 9: TREK FROM ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TO BAMBOO. AROUND 8 TO 9 HOURS.

This day would actually mark the start of the return journey. We would startwalking back on the same trail till Jhinu. As it would be mostly descending tolower altitudes we would be covering longer distances in the return march.After leaving ABC we would reach MBC in no time and would start thedescent towards Bamboo.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 10: TREK FROM BAMBOO TO JHINU DANDA.(1,770 M. / 5,807 FT.) AROUND 6 TO 7 HOURS.

This would be also an easy but long day. Wewould reach Chomrong by late afternoon.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 11: TREK FROM JHINU DANDA TO NAYA PUL VIAKIMCHE KHOLA AND BIRETHANTI. (1,050 M. /3,497 FT.) AROUND 7 TO 8 HOURS. THEN DRIVE TOPOKHARA. ABOUT 2 HOURS.

After an early breakfast we would start walking towards Birethanti (1,050 m. / 3,497 ft.) This walkwould normally be a very easy walk as it would be all downhill. After descending steeply for about 2hours, we would be walking along Modi Khola on its west bank. In another one hour’s time we wouldreach the busy hamlet of Birethanti, which would be a very good stop for lunch.

After lunch we would cross Modi Khola and climb for about half an hour on the opposite bank andwould reach the site of Naya Pul. Hereour vehicles would be waiting for usand we would drive back to our hotel inPokhara. This drive normally takesaround 2 hours.

Overnight stay in Fishtail Lodge orsimilar at Pokhara.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 12: FLY FROM POKHARA TO KATHMANDU.AROUND 45 MINUTES.

After a long and demanding tek wewould lazy around n the hotel andwould catch a late afternoon flight for

DAY 9: TREK FROM ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TO BAMBOO. AROUND 8 TO 9 HOURS.

This day would actually mark the start of the return journey. We would startwalking back on the same trail till Jhinu. As it would be mostly descending tolower altitudes we would be covering longer distances in the return march.After leaving ABC we would reach MBC in no time and would start thedescent towards Bamboo.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 10: TREK FROM BAMBOO TO JHINU DANDA.(1,770 M. / 5,807 FT.) AROUND 6 TO 7 HOURS.

This would be also an easy but long day. Wewould reach Chomrong by late afternoon.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 11: TREK FROM JHINU DANDA TO NAYA PUL VIAKIMCHE KHOLA AND BIRETHANTI. (1,050 M. /3,497 FT.) AROUND 7 TO 8 HOURS. THEN DRIVE TOPOKHARA. ABOUT 2 HOURS.

After an early breakfast we would start walking towards Birethanti (1,050 m. / 3,497 ft.) This walkwould normally be a very easy walk as it would be all downhill. After descending steeply for about 2hours, we would be walking along Modi Khola on its west bank. In another one hour’s time we wouldreach the busy hamlet of Birethanti, which would be a very good stop for lunch.

After lunch we would cross Modi Khola and climb for about half an hour on the opposite bank andwould reach the site of Naya Pul. Hereour vehicles would be waiting for usand we would drive back to our hotel inPokhara. This drive normally takesaround 2 hours.

Overnight stay in Fishtail Lodge orsimilar at Pokhara.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 12: FLY FROM POKHARA TO KATHMANDU.AROUND 45 MINUTES.

After a long and demanding tek wewould lazy around n the hotel andwould catch a late afternoon flight for

DAY 9: TREK FROM ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TO BAMBOO. AROUND 8 TO 9 HOURS.

This day would actually mark the start of the return journey. We would startwalking back on the same trail till Jhinu. As it would be mostly descending tolower altitudes we would be covering longer distances in the return march.After leaving ABC we would reach MBC in no time and would start thedescent towards Bamboo.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 10: TREK FROM BAMBOO TO JHINU DANDA.(1,770 M. / 5,807 FT.) AROUND 6 TO 7 HOURS.

This would be also an easy but long day. Wewould reach Chomrong by late afternoon.

Overnight stay in Guest House.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 11: TREK FROM JHINU DANDA TO NAYA PUL VIAKIMCHE KHOLA AND BIRETHANTI. (1,050 M. /3,497 FT.) AROUND 7 TO 8 HOURS. THEN DRIVE TOPOKHARA. ABOUT 2 HOURS.

After an early breakfast we would start walking towards Birethanti (1,050 m. / 3,497 ft.) This walkwould normally be a very easy walk as it would be all downhill. After descending steeply for about 2hours, we would be walking along Modi Khola on its west bank. In another one hour’s time we wouldreach the busy hamlet of Birethanti, which would be a very good stop for lunch.

After lunch we would cross Modi Khola and climb for about half an hour on the opposite bank andwould reach the site of Naya Pul. Hereour vehicles would be waiting for usand we would drive back to our hotel inPokhara. This drive normally takesaround 2 hours.

Overnight stay in Fishtail Lodge orsimilar at Pokhara.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 12: FLY FROM POKHARA TO KATHMANDU.AROUND 45 MINUTES.

After a long and demanding tek wewould lazy around n the hotel andwould catch a late afternoon flight for

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Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu we could quench our thirst ofshopping by visiting Thamel!

Overnight in Hotel Shangri-La or similar hotel.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 13: FINAL DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU.

This would be the last day of our trek. Wewould leave our hotel after breakfast andwould get transferred to TribhuvanInternational Airport in Kathmandu. Thedirect flight from here would take us toChatrapati Shivaji International Airport,Mumbai.

(B …)

TOUR STARTING DATE: (Ex – Kathmandu)

7th May 2017.

COST INCLUDES:

1. Accommodation:

Kathmandu: Overnight in HotelShangri-La or a similar hotel for 2nights. The cost would include 1 nightstay before the trek and 1 night stayafter trek. But this could change if theitinerary would need to change due toreasons beyond our control. Extrapayment would have to be made, incase we would incur any extraexpenditure.

Pokhara: In Fishtail Lodge or similar, for2 nights. The cost would include 1 nightstay before the trek and 1 night stayafter trek. But this could change if the itinerary would need to change due to reasons beyondour control. Extra payment would have to be made, in case we would incur any extraexpenditure

Landruk, Chomrong, Bamboo, Deurali, MBC, ABC and Jhinu: On trek we would be staying in teahouses or guest houses. We would try to get twin sharing accommodation at all places. But in

Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu we could quench our thirst ofshopping by visiting Thamel!

Overnight in Hotel Shangri-La or similar hotel.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 13: FINAL DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU.

This would be the last day of our trek. Wewould leave our hotel after breakfast andwould get transferred to TribhuvanInternational Airport in Kathmandu. Thedirect flight from here would take us toChatrapati Shivaji International Airport,Mumbai.

(B …)

TOUR STARTING DATE: (Ex – Kathmandu)

7th May 2017.

COST INCLUDES:

1. Accommodation:

Kathmandu: Overnight in HotelShangri-La or a similar hotel for 2nights. The cost would include 1 nightstay before the trek and 1 night stayafter trek. But this could change if theitinerary would need to change due toreasons beyond our control. Extrapayment would have to be made, incase we would incur any extraexpenditure.

Pokhara: In Fishtail Lodge or similar, for2 nights. The cost would include 1 nightstay before the trek and 1 night stayafter trek. But this could change if the itinerary would need to change due to reasons beyondour control. Extra payment would have to be made, in case we would incur any extraexpenditure

Landruk, Chomrong, Bamboo, Deurali, MBC, ABC and Jhinu: On trek we would be staying in teahouses or guest houses. We would try to get twin sharing accommodation at all places. But in

Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu we could quench our thirst ofshopping by visiting Thamel!

Overnight in Hotel Shangri-La or similar hotel.

(B, L, D…)

DAY 13: FINAL DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU.

This would be the last day of our trek. Wewould leave our hotel after breakfast andwould get transferred to TribhuvanInternational Airport in Kathmandu. Thedirect flight from here would take us toChatrapati Shivaji International Airport,Mumbai.

(B …)

TOUR STARTING DATE: (Ex – Kathmandu)

7th May 2017.

COST INCLUDES:

1. Accommodation:

Kathmandu: Overnight in HotelShangri-La or a similar hotel for 2nights. The cost would include 1 nightstay before the trek and 1 night stayafter trek. But this could change if theitinerary would need to change due toreasons beyond our control. Extrapayment would have to be made, incase we would incur any extraexpenditure.

Pokhara: In Fishtail Lodge or similar, for2 nights. The cost would include 1 nightstay before the trek and 1 night stayafter trek. But this could change if the itinerary would need to change due to reasons beyondour control. Extra payment would have to be made, in case we would incur any extraexpenditure

Landruk, Chomrong, Bamboo, Deurali, MBC, ABC and Jhinu: On trek we would be staying in teahouses or guest houses. We would try to get twin sharing accommodation at all places. But in

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some tea houses twin sharing might not be possible and more than twopersons could be put in one room. (Especially at high camps) Some ofthe guest houses would have only basic infrastructure. Most of theguest houses would have common toilets, situated outside.

2. Travel:

Airport transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara in non A / C coach. Kathmandu to Pokhara and back by flight for all trekkers and some Sherpa staff.

3. Food:

As per itinerary. (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner) Only vegetarian food would be served onvery high camps. The menuwould be fixed, as the foodwould be prepared in thetea houses.

4. Other facilities:

Certificate ofcompletion of trek. One duffel bag, 1

One-day backpack, cap andhip pouch. A down feather jacket

and sleeping bag onreturnable basis during theyatra. A guide along with

necessary number of porters.(One porter would becarrying two person’s load,

maximum up to 30 Kgs.) Entry permits for Annapurna National Park with necessary documentation. Trekking Registration

Certificate (TRC) from Trekking agent association (TAAN) with necessary documentation. Insurance and equipment for Nepali staff including guide and daily wages for porter and guide

along with meals and accommodation.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Flight Fares from home to Kathmandu and back to home.2. Any expenditure of personal nature like drinks, hot water for drinking, mineral water, beverages,

hot shower, phone charges, any tips to drivers, hotel staff, laundry, porters, sherpas etc.

some tea houses twin sharing might not be possible and more than twopersons could be put in one room. (Especially at high camps) Some ofthe guest houses would have only basic infrastructure. Most of theguest houses would have common toilets, situated outside.

2. Travel:

Airport transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara in non A / C coach. Kathmandu to Pokhara and back by flight for all trekkers and some Sherpa staff.

3. Food:

As per itinerary. (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner) Only vegetarian food would be served onvery high camps. The menuwould be fixed, as the foodwould be prepared in thetea houses.

4. Other facilities:

Certificate ofcompletion of trek. One duffel bag, 1

One-day backpack, cap andhip pouch. A down feather jacket

and sleeping bag onreturnable basis during theyatra. A guide along with

necessary number of porters.(One porter would becarrying two person’s load,

maximum up to 30 Kgs.) Entry permits for Annapurna National Park with necessary documentation. Trekking Registration

Certificate (TRC) from Trekking agent association (TAAN) with necessary documentation. Insurance and equipment for Nepali staff including guide and daily wages for porter and guide

along with meals and accommodation.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Flight Fares from home to Kathmandu and back to home.2. Any expenditure of personal nature like drinks, hot water for drinking, mineral water, beverages,

hot shower, phone charges, any tips to drivers, hotel staff, laundry, porters, sherpas etc.

some tea houses twin sharing might not be possible and more than twopersons could be put in one room. (Especially at high camps) Some ofthe guest houses would have only basic infrastructure. Most of theguest houses would have common toilets, situated outside.

2. Travel:

Airport transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara in non A / C coach. Kathmandu to Pokhara and back by flight for all trekkers and some Sherpa staff.

3. Food:

As per itinerary. (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner) Only vegetarian food would be served onvery high camps. The menuwould be fixed, as the foodwould be prepared in thetea houses.

4. Other facilities:

Certificate ofcompletion of trek. One duffel bag, 1

One-day backpack, cap andhip pouch. A down feather jacket

and sleeping bag onreturnable basis during theyatra. A guide along with

necessary number of porters.(One porter would becarrying two person’s load,

maximum up to 30 Kgs.) Entry permits for Annapurna National Park with necessary documentation. Trekking Registration

Certificate (TRC) from Trekking agent association (TAAN) with necessary documentation. Insurance and equipment for Nepali staff including guide and daily wages for porter and guide

along with meals and accommodation.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Flight Fares from home to Kathmandu and back to home.2. Any expenditure of personal nature like drinks, hot water for drinking, mineral water, beverages,

hot shower, phone charges, any tips to drivers, hotel staff, laundry, porters, sherpas etc.

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3. Porter charges, if hired for personal use. (Normally the charges wouldbe in the range of `. 800 to `. 900/- per day per porter.)

4. Entrance fees to monasteries.5. In the event of any delays due to flights, weather condition – the cost of

extra days would be required to pay by the participant directly on thespot for accommodation and food.

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

7. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.8. Items not specified in the above in ‘Cost Includes’.9. Govt. service tax applicable at prevailing rates. (At present 9%)

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. The vehicles in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not at disposal.2. On this arduous trek delays and detours would be expected on account of landslides and blocks

due to weather conditions. Our effort would be to continue with the trek as per the schedule &make sure that you would be comfortable. But in such rare situations we might have tocompromise on the campsite / hotels & adjust to these situations then & there. Nocompensation of any sort would be provided in such an event.

3. The itinerary described above is the planned one; but very rarely due to reasons beyond ourcontrol some on the spot changes would have to be done. The decision of the tour guide wouldbe final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.

4. The distances & altitudementioned in the above itineraryare to the best of our knowledge& information. Some minorvariations would be expected.

5. All the guest houses would havebattery (any battery e.g. mobilecamera, handy cam, I pod etc.)charging facility but it would beavailable after paying extramoney.

CANCELLATION:All the bookings such as hotelaccommodations / groundtransportation are pre booked well inadvance. We are liable to pay penaltiesto all our suppliers / vendors if theseservices are released after booking, within the mentioned time frame. If the passengers want to

3. Porter charges, if hired for personal use. (Normally the charges wouldbe in the range of `. 800 to `. 900/- per day per porter.)

4. Entrance fees to monasteries.5. In the event of any delays due to flights, weather condition – the cost of

extra days would be required to pay by the participant directly on thespot for accommodation and food.

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

7. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.8. Items not specified in the above in ‘Cost Includes’.9. Govt. service tax applicable at prevailing rates. (At present 9%)

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. The vehicles in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not at disposal.2. On this arduous trek delays and detours would be expected on account of landslides and blocks

due to weather conditions. Our effort would be to continue with the trek as per the schedule &make sure that you would be comfortable. But in such rare situations we might have tocompromise on the campsite / hotels & adjust to these situations then & there. Nocompensation of any sort would be provided in such an event.

3. The itinerary described above is the planned one; but very rarely due to reasons beyond ourcontrol some on the spot changes would have to be done. The decision of the tour guide wouldbe final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.

4. The distances & altitudementioned in the above itineraryare to the best of our knowledge& information. Some minorvariations would be expected.

5. All the guest houses would havebattery (any battery e.g. mobilecamera, handy cam, I pod etc.)charging facility but it would beavailable after paying extramoney.

CANCELLATION:All the bookings such as hotelaccommodations / groundtransportation are pre booked well inadvance. We are liable to pay penaltiesto all our suppliers / vendors if theseservices are released after booking, within the mentioned time frame. If the passengers want to

3. Porter charges, if hired for personal use. (Normally the charges wouldbe in the range of `. 800 to `. 900/- per day per porter.)

4. Entrance fees to monasteries.5. In the event of any delays due to flights, weather condition – the cost of

extra days would be required to pay by the participant directly on thespot for accommodation and food.

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

7. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.8. Items not specified in the above in ‘Cost Includes’.9. Govt. service tax applicable at prevailing rates. (At present 9%)

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. The vehicles in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not at disposal.2. On this arduous trek delays and detours would be expected on account of landslides and blocks

due to weather conditions. Our effort would be to continue with the trek as per the schedule &make sure that you would be comfortable. But in such rare situations we might have tocompromise on the campsite / hotels & adjust to these situations then & there. Nocompensation of any sort would be provided in such an event.

3. The itinerary described above is the planned one; but very rarely due to reasons beyond ourcontrol some on the spot changes would have to be done. The decision of the tour guide wouldbe final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.

4. The distances & altitudementioned in the above itineraryare to the best of our knowledge& information. Some minorvariations would be expected.

5. All the guest houses would havebattery (any battery e.g. mobilecamera, handy cam, I pod etc.)charging facility but it would beavailable after paying extramoney.

CANCELLATION:All the bookings such as hotelaccommodations / groundtransportation are pre booked well inadvance. We are liable to pay penaltiesto all our suppliers / vendors if theseservices are released after booking, within the mentioned time frame. If the passengers want to

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cancel the tour due to any reason, they have to make an application inwriting to that effect, along with the original receipt issued by “HILLS ANDTRAILS”. Such cancellation will attract the cancellation charges given below.

TOUR CANCELLATION CHARGES ARE APPLICABLE ON ACTUAL FULLTOUR PRICE ( WITHOUT DISCOUNT)

Before 60 days 30% of the tour cost. Between 59 – 30 days 50% of the tour cost. Between 29 – 15 days 60% of the tour cost. Between 14 – 09 days 75% of the tour cost. Between 08 – 02 days 90% of the tour cost. Day of tour departure of the tour 100%

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our effort would be to give a clear idea about various aspects of the trek to avoid anymisunderstanding during the tour. We request you to please read all the information given herewithcarefully. The information provided would be mostly common for all the trips i.e. treks and overlandtours unless specified.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THE TRIP:

Severe

This trek would be on pathswhich ascend and descend manythousands feet in a day. It wouldbe advisable that the guestshould have some previousexperience of walking in hills. Onthe trek we would be reachingthe highest point of 4,130 m. /13,550 ft. So a fair amount offitness would be needed tocomplete the trek withoutdifficulty.

ACCOMMODATION:

There would be no bathingfacility during the trek. Hotshower facility would be availableat some places after paying extramoney to guesthouse owner. (Might cost you ` 300/- per bath!).

cancel the tour due to any reason, they have to make an application inwriting to that effect, along with the original receipt issued by “HILLS ANDTRAILS”. Such cancellation will attract the cancellation charges given below.

TOUR CANCELLATION CHARGES ARE APPLICABLE ON ACTUAL FULLTOUR PRICE ( WITHOUT DISCOUNT)

Before 60 days 30% of the tour cost. Between 59 – 30 days 50% of the tour cost. Between 29 – 15 days 60% of the tour cost. Between 14 – 09 days 75% of the tour cost. Between 08 – 02 days 90% of the tour cost. Day of tour departure of the tour 100%

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our effort would be to give a clear idea about various aspects of the trek to avoid anymisunderstanding during the tour. We request you to please read all the information given herewithcarefully. The information provided would be mostly common for all the trips i.e. treks and overlandtours unless specified.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THE TRIP:

Severe

This trek would be on pathswhich ascend and descend manythousands feet in a day. It wouldbe advisable that the guestshould have some previousexperience of walking in hills. Onthe trek we would be reachingthe highest point of 4,130 m. /13,550 ft. So a fair amount offitness would be needed tocomplete the trek withoutdifficulty.

ACCOMMODATION:

There would be no bathingfacility during the trek. Hotshower facility would be availableat some places after paying extramoney to guesthouse owner. (Might cost you ` 300/- per bath!).

cancel the tour due to any reason, they have to make an application inwriting to that effect, along with the original receipt issued by “HILLS ANDTRAILS”. Such cancellation will attract the cancellation charges given below.

TOUR CANCELLATION CHARGES ARE APPLICABLE ON ACTUAL FULLTOUR PRICE ( WITHOUT DISCOUNT)

Before 60 days 30% of the tour cost. Between 59 – 30 days 50% of the tour cost. Between 29 – 15 days 60% of the tour cost. Between 14 – 09 days 75% of the tour cost. Between 08 – 02 days 90% of the tour cost. Day of tour departure of the tour 100%

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our effort would be to give a clear idea about various aspects of the trek to avoid anymisunderstanding during the tour. We request you to please read all the information given herewithcarefully. The information provided would be mostly common for all the trips i.e. treks and overlandtours unless specified.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THE TRIP:

Severe

This trek would be on pathswhich ascend and descend manythousands feet in a day. It wouldbe advisable that the guestshould have some previousexperience of walking in hills. Onthe trek we would be reachingthe highest point of 4,130 m. /13,550 ft. So a fair amount offitness would be needed tocomplete the trek withoutdifficulty.

ACCOMMODATION:

There would be no bathingfacility during the trek. Hotshower facility would be availableat some places after paying extramoney to guesthouse owner. (Might cost you ` 300/- per bath!).

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TRAVEL (Air, Rail, Land)

All other travel charges than mentioned in the itinerary would be excludedfrom the cost.

BEST SEASON AND AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

April & May – October & November: The temperatures and costs would differ from season toseason. The details of the temperature and costs would be provided as per the travel time once the

tour would be confirmed.

TOUR LEADER / LOCAL GUIDES

Tour Leader:

HILLS AND TRAILS would provide atrek leader on the trek. But if thegroup size is too small then we maynot send a tour leader from Mumbai.The tour leader who wouldaccompany the group would have lotof experience in leading groups. He orshe would mainly act as coordinatorfor the entire tour. He or she wouldwork in tandem with local guides. Thetour leaders, though not qualifiedmedically, are all competent to givefirst – aid if and when required. It

would be advisable to speak to your group leader in case of health problems that you may face on thetour.

Local Guides:

Local guides carry a good experience in leading treks and other trips. They would mainly act as routeguides. Most of these guides would be good at communicating in very basic English or Hindi. Theywould be rarely trained in first aid or in any technical skills. In case of critical situations or problems,that the group might face, it would be expected that the group members make the decisions forthemselves. The local guide would just give his or her opinion, but the final decision would have to bemade by the group members.

MEDICAL & FIRST AID:

This trek would take us to great heights which could create some problems for our health. Due to thehigh altitude we might experience some symptoms of high altitude sickness like headache, loss ofappetite, nausea, breathlessness, loss of sleep. Slowly everybody would get acclimatised to the highaltitude. This might take a day or two depending on individual. If not properly planned andacclimatised there would be a chance that some serious complications like AMS (Acute mountain

TRAVEL (Air, Rail, Land)

All other travel charges than mentioned in the itinerary would be excludedfrom the cost.

BEST SEASON AND AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

April & May – October & November: The temperatures and costs would differ from season toseason. The details of the temperature and costs would be provided as per the travel time once the

tour would be confirmed.

TOUR LEADER / LOCAL GUIDES

Tour Leader:

HILLS AND TRAILS would provide atrek leader on the trek. But if thegroup size is too small then we maynot send a tour leader from Mumbai.The tour leader who wouldaccompany the group would have lotof experience in leading groups. He orshe would mainly act as coordinatorfor the entire tour. He or she wouldwork in tandem with local guides. Thetour leaders, though not qualifiedmedically, are all competent to givefirst – aid if and when required. It

would be advisable to speak to your group leader in case of health problems that you may face on thetour.

Local Guides:

Local guides carry a good experience in leading treks and other trips. They would mainly act as routeguides. Most of these guides would be good at communicating in very basic English or Hindi. Theywould be rarely trained in first aid or in any technical skills. In case of critical situations or problems,that the group might face, it would be expected that the group members make the decisions forthemselves. The local guide would just give his or her opinion, but the final decision would have to bemade by the group members.

MEDICAL & FIRST AID:

This trek would take us to great heights which could create some problems for our health. Due to thehigh altitude we might experience some symptoms of high altitude sickness like headache, loss ofappetite, nausea, breathlessness, loss of sleep. Slowly everybody would get acclimatised to the highaltitude. This might take a day or two depending on individual. If not properly planned andacclimatised there would be a chance that some serious complications like AMS (Acute mountain

TRAVEL (Air, Rail, Land)

All other travel charges than mentioned in the itinerary would be excludedfrom the cost.

BEST SEASON AND AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

April & May – October & November: The temperatures and costs would differ from season toseason. The details of the temperature and costs would be provided as per the travel time once the

tour would be confirmed.

TOUR LEADER / LOCAL GUIDES

Tour Leader:

HILLS AND TRAILS would provide atrek leader on the trek. But if thegroup size is too small then we maynot send a tour leader from Mumbai.The tour leader who wouldaccompany the group would have lotof experience in leading groups. He orshe would mainly act as coordinatorfor the entire tour. He or she wouldwork in tandem with local guides. Thetour leaders, though not qualifiedmedically, are all competent to givefirst – aid if and when required. It

would be advisable to speak to your group leader in case of health problems that you may face on thetour.

Local Guides:

Local guides carry a good experience in leading treks and other trips. They would mainly act as routeguides. Most of these guides would be good at communicating in very basic English or Hindi. Theywould be rarely trained in first aid or in any technical skills. In case of critical situations or problems,that the group might face, it would be expected that the group members make the decisions forthemselves. The local guide would just give his or her opinion, but the final decision would have to bemade by the group members.

MEDICAL & FIRST AID:

This trek would take us to great heights which could create some problems for our health. Due to thehigh altitude we might experience some symptoms of high altitude sickness like headache, loss ofappetite, nausea, breathlessness, loss of sleep. Slowly everybody would get acclimatised to the highaltitude. This might take a day or two depending on individual. If not properly planned andacclimatised there would be a chance that some serious complications like AMS (Acute mountain

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sickness), HACE (High altitude cerebral edema) OR HAPE (High altitudepulmonary edema) could develop. This trek would be in the remote districtof Khumbu, which would be accessible easily only by helicopter. To carry outrescue for any medical emergency for any member, if helicopter would haveto be used, that guest would have to pay for it in USD in advance.

Any expenditure incurred by us, for a particular guest due to any medical reason or for any emergencyevacuation, would have to be borne by that particular guest.

INSURANCE:

No insurance of any kind on luggage, accident, medical, evacuation, life or other allied matters wouldbe provided by “HILLS AND TRAILS”. Members would have to make their own arrangements for thesame. It would also be very important that every member confirms that the insurance covers theevacuation if needed. Also make it sure that the insurance policy would be valid in Nepal and for sucha trek.

For more details contact us at:HILLS AND TRAILS3 / 8, Chandrashekhar Society,Swami Nityanand Marg, Andheri (E),Mumbai – 4000069, Maharashtra, India.

PH: +91 22 26840175 / 9869065211 / 9820233295 / 9969036175 / 9820050294 / 26871042 / 9969717554.

[email protected]

Website: http://hillsandtrails.in

sickness), HACE (High altitude cerebral edema) OR HAPE (High altitudepulmonary edema) could develop. This trek would be in the remote districtof Khumbu, which would be accessible easily only by helicopter. To carry outrescue for any medical emergency for any member, if helicopter would haveto be used, that guest would have to pay for it in USD in advance.

Any expenditure incurred by us, for a particular guest due to any medical reason or for any emergencyevacuation, would have to be borne by that particular guest.

INSURANCE:

No insurance of any kind on luggage, accident, medical, evacuation, life or other allied matters wouldbe provided by “HILLS AND TRAILS”. Members would have to make their own arrangements for thesame. It would also be very important that every member confirms that the insurance covers theevacuation if needed. Also make it sure that the insurance policy would be valid in Nepal and for sucha trek.

For more details contact us at:HILLS AND TRAILS3 / 8, Chandrashekhar Society,Swami Nityanand Marg, Andheri (E),Mumbai – 4000069, Maharashtra, India.

PH: +91 22 26840175 / 9869065211 / 9820233295 / 9969036175 / 9820050294 / 26871042 / 9969717554.

[email protected]

Website: http://hillsandtrails.in

sickness), HACE (High altitude cerebral edema) OR HAPE (High altitudepulmonary edema) could develop. This trek would be in the remote districtof Khumbu, which would be accessible easily only by helicopter. To carry outrescue for any medical emergency for any member, if helicopter would haveto be used, that guest would have to pay for it in USD in advance.

Any expenditure incurred by us, for a particular guest due to any medical reason or for any emergencyevacuation, would have to be borne by that particular guest.

INSURANCE:

No insurance of any kind on luggage, accident, medical, evacuation, life or other allied matters wouldbe provided by “HILLS AND TRAILS”. Members would have to make their own arrangements for thesame. It would also be very important that every member confirms that the insurance covers theevacuation if needed. Also make it sure that the insurance policy would be valid in Nepal and for sucha trek.

For more details contact us at:HILLS AND TRAILS3 / 8, Chandrashekhar Society,Swami Nityanand Marg, Andheri (E),Mumbai – 4000069, Maharashtra, India.

PH: +91 22 26840175 / 9869065211 / 9820233295 / 9969036175 / 9820050294 / 26871042 / 9969717554.

[email protected]

Website: http://hillsandtrails.in