Annapurna

The goodness of harvests name itself makes it clear that it has a magnificent appearance. Anna means food and Purna means fullness .It has taken place on the 10th highest mountain in the world. It describes the range of mountains, but its beauty makes it so imaginary that we get lost in it’s presence. It tells the stories of nature: you feel relaxed rejoicing in the lap of Annapurna, you forget everything, and you are happy in its lap, which is why people have dreams in life to see Annapurna.

It is located in the Gandaki Province, in the north-central region of Nepal, within the Annapurna mountain range. It forms a ridge some 30 miles (48 km) long between the gorges of the Kali (Kali Gandaki; west) and Marsyandi (east) rivers north of the town of Pokhara. Its parent peak is Cho Oyu. The massif contains four main summits, two of which-Annapurna I (26,545 feet [8,091 meters]) and Annapurna II (26,040 feet [7,937 meters])—stand at the western and eastern ends of the range, respectively; Annapurna III (24,786 feet [7,555 meters]) and Annapurna IV (24,688 feet [7,525 meters]) lie between them.

Although climbers had reached 28,150 feet (8,580 meters) on Mount Everest by 1924, Annapurna I became famous in 1950 as the first peak above 26,000 feet (8,000 meters) to be ascended to the summit. The feat was achieved by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog, who, with Louis Lachenal, reached the top on June 3. Annapurna IV was climbed on May 30, 1995, by German team of Harald Biller, Heinz Steinmetz, and Jurgen Wellenkamp; and Annapurna II was climbed on  May 17, 1960, by the British climbers Richard Grant and Chris Bonington and the Sherpa Ang Nyima in an expedition led by James O.M. Roberts. In 1970, an all-women Japanese climbing team scaled Annapurna III—an article by John M. Cunningham

 

Acme Adventure Treks Pvt. Ltd aims to collect all real news and articles to give right information. Nepal Government has a project called The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in 1986 to achieve a balance between environmental conservation and socio-economic development through people’s participation. ACAP operates under the guidance of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), formerly King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC).

Tourism is an important and fast-growing industry in the ACA, which is visited annually by more than 150,000 people. The land is fragile and its resources are under pressure due to human activities. NTNC-ACAP aims to explore the long-term potentials of tourism and development while minimizing its threats.

ACAP is well-known for being the first organization in the world to introduce Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDP) as an important part of Protected Area (PA) management. Before this, people were seen as enemies of species and habitat conservation and PA’s were usually fenced off to keep people out and animals in. The new approach recognizes the importance of involving local people in the management of PA’s and in improving their living conditions. ACAP’s ICDP includes conservation (nature and cultural heritage), education, institutional development (local management committees), research, infrastructure (drinking water, trails, bridges, etc) and economic development (agriculture, animal husbandry, and tourism).

Acme Adventure Treks expert team has prepared the best itineraries for trekking in the Annapurna region.

Day 1: Arrive TIA airport, 1300 m

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, at 1300 meters, you will go through the customs department and exit the building. A representative of ours will be waiting for you with your name tag on a white board; you can identify them by raising your hand. After greeting you, you will be taken to the Thamel area and lodged in a three-star hotel that offers excellent care, a cozy setting, hospitality, and services. After resting for some time, we will call in your room for further discussion. Whenever you get ready, team will be waiting in the hotel’s lobby. We will start our general meeting & introduction with the guidance of our team.

Day 2: Fly to Pokhara, 820 m

You will fly to Pokhara with our guide from TIA Domestic Airport within favorable time, The airlines will be either Buddha airlines or Yeti Airlines, depending upon us. As soon as you land in Pokhara (820 m), you will get transferred to hotel or homestay, depending on your choice. You will be staying at Lakeside, You will meet rest of team in Pokhara and do preparation for the treks.

Day 3: Pokhara (820 m) to Ulleri (2010)

We will depart at 8am from the hotel, in this day, we need to drive up to Hille for around 2.5 hours in jeep and we will start our trek for a maximum of 2 hours on the first day and stay overnight in Ulleri at 10 a.m. After dinner, we have a small meeting for the next day.

Day 4: Ulleri 2010m to Gorepani 2750m

In this day, we will start our trek in our flexible time based on the summary of discussion from our guide and we will walk through forest with small village with up-and-down trails. In a month like April, when we see beautiful flowers and birds singing, we will enjoy our trails , with taking break and rest for tea, lunch, water and so on. Finally, through hustling, we reach the top of Ghorepani at 2750 m with maximum 4.5-hour trek, We follow guide’s instruction and suggestions, & he has everyone’s responsibility. We stay overnight in Ghorepani, preparing for Sunrise to Poonhill at 3210m

Day 5: Gorepani (2750 m) to Poonhill (3210 m) to Tadapani (2630 m)

Its big day for us, We walk early in the morning and start walking to Poonhill (3200 m) for sunrise and to see Dhaulagiri Himalayan range, Tukuche Peak, Nigiri, Annapurna Himalayan range, and MT. Fishtail, then back to Gorepani After breakfast there, we will trek to Tadapani for 4-5 hours.

Day 6: Tadapani (2630 m) to Chhomrong (2170 m)

We have already finished the first half of trek. Now,  from this day on, we will heading towards Annapurna Base Camp, We will trek down hills and then up hills to Chhomrong and make our night stay there. Chhomrong is beautiful village at 2170 m. It is the village in lap of Annapurna South (7219 m), Hiun Chuli (6434 m), and Machhapuchhre (6998 m).

Day 7: Chhomrong, 2170 m, to Upper Dovan, 2600 m

As usual, we wake up in the morning, see beautiful mountain and villages,  take our breakfast and make forward move for downhill to bridge and uphill Sinuwa (2360 m), crossing through small village and forest We trek for 5–6 hours to reach Dovan (2600 m) & make our night stay there, where you can listen and see black bear.

Day 8: Dovan (2600 m) to Deurali (3200 m)

We wake up as usual, and after breakfast, we start to trek uphill, passing forests and villages. We heard sound of water coming from Himalaya, We will trek around 5–6 hours to reach Deurali at 3200 m. We will reach Deurali soon on this day, We need to acclimatize For beginners, it is very important to be comfortable with your body and breathe. This day we stay at Deurali.

Day 9: Deurali 3200m to MBC 3700m to ABC 4130m

Its again a great and important day for us. We are well prepared with our physical and mental bodies; we see great scenes and views of mountains; we make ourselves committed to not giving up in our lives; and finally, through all our journeys, we will reach our destination, the majestic 360-degree mountain view that is gorgeously named Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m). Our faces will be full of happiness; we will make great lifetime memories, and that moment will be the best.

Day 10: ABC 4130m to Bamboo 2310m

This morning, our eyes will be open on the lap of Annapurna. We wake early at 4:30am, have a tea, and walk outside to see 360-degree view of Annapurna Range, We feel like we are in heaven. We will take a lot pictures for memories that are unforgettable. After breakfast, we head down to Bamboo 2310m. We trek for 5–6 hour downhill.

Day11: Bamboo 2310 m to Jhinu Dada 1780 m

We are coming to the end of our trek. We trek down a hill to Jhinu Dada for 5–6 hours, go for a bath in natural hot spring water, stay relaxed, and collect happiness and memories with us. We stay in Jhinu Dada on this day.

Day 12: Jhinu Dada (1780 m) to Pokhara (820 m)

We wake up when our eyes open in the morning, and we completed our trek journey. We will have breakfast there and trek downside for 30 minute, We cross a small suspension bridge and walk 10 minutes to reach at Jeep Station, so from there we drive to Pokhara.

Day 13: Pokhara Special Tour

We will have special tour in Pokhara with city guide of your choice.

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

Next morning, we fly to Kathmandu, We will have Farwell dinner and certificate distribution program in cultural Thamel Restaurant.

Day 15: Kathmandu Special Tour

We will visit historical and cultural places in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

This is complete trip we always dream of have in our life, We learn many new things and see best part of the world. Our guide will drop you off at the TIA airport. With a smile, some emotion, and the love we get in Nepal, you will take home unforgettable memories with us. And you will recommend your friends, write review for service, and provide feedback for our better development.

            Cost Included for Annapurna Base Camp Trip

• All types of transportations are needed in itinerary like airport shuttle, flights, sightseeing and private for jeeps or same types vehicles for the treks.
• In cities, especially in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the accommodation will be in the 3-star category or higher as per the breakfast requirement.
• For the trek, there are small tea houses & lodges for accommodation with breakfast, lunch, dinner and fruits.
• Every tour and activity schedule is overseen by an experienced English-speaking guide.
• All entry passes during sightseeing, the permits (ACAP) and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System).
• Cultural Exploration Dance with Farewell Dinner, sharing love and happiness together for a short time, joined in our family ACME ADVENTURE TREKS PRIVATE LIMITED.
• All applicable taxes. 

              Cost Excluded for Annapurna Base Camp Trip

•  International airfare.
•  Nepal visa fee and Insurance that need to cover rescue in an emergency      while in treks, cause trekking is adventure activities Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Optional activities (e.g., paragliding) not mentioned in the itinerary.
•  WIFI, Hot water, Hot shower and charging devices in the trek because of the     lack of electricity in that place, cost is for solar energy.
• Personal expenses and tips represent cultural values, especially for our staff, who work day and night to make the trip memorable and unforgettable.