Destination

Annapurna Region
Trip Duration

13 Days/ 12 Nights
Trekking Grade

Moderate (Medium Hard)
Max. Altitude

4310 Meters
Best Season

Spring/ Autumn
Min. Group Size

2 Max 12
Accommodation

Basic Teahouse/ Camping
Meal

All Included
Trip Activity

Trekking in Nepal

Highlights of Annapurna North Base Camp Trek

Discover Kathmandu – the city of temples and heritage
Beautiful mountain flight to Pokhara, explore the lake city of Pokhara
13 days adventure trek in remote areas of Annapurna
Less traveled area so no crowds
Basic shelter available, but good camping trek
Panoramic and closed views of Annapurna massif, explore the valley, unobstructed sunrise and sunset views
Charming villages, experiencing the lifestyle and culture of Gurung people who are very famous
Walking on narrow and forested paths, old tradition Gurung museum, waterfalls

Annapurna North Base Camp Trek – 13 Days, Overview

The Annapurna North Base Camp Trek is offered to those who love trekking in the jungles and less explored areas of the famous Annapurna region. Before 1950, no mountain higher than 8000 meters had been climbed. On 3 June 1950, a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal became the first climbers in history to summit the Himalayan mountain Annapurna I. The expedition group wanted to attempt either Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) or Annapurna I (8091 meters). The team initially took steps to start looking for a route to Dhaulagiri or Annapurna. Deciding that Dhaulagiri was too difficult, they found a route along the North Face of Annapurna. This route is now popularly known as the French North Face Route. They reached the summit of Annapurna without oxygen. Descending Annapurna proved to be a huge challenge and adventure for them. It was a crazy descent, avoiding snowstorms, avalanches and other near misses. Both barely make it back to camp.

Annapurna was not climbed again until 1970, after which a British Army expedition took the same route to reach the summit. Despite the difficult route, mountain lovers and a small number of adventurers are now exploring the Annapurna North Face Base Camp. So a fresh and timeless experience awaits you. AlpineTrav Treks offers this new trekking program for the wilderness trekking lovers to the base camp of Annapurna I on the northwest side. Although, it is a difficult trek but it definitely allows you to explore the beauty of the Himalayas with various panoramic views. The view of Annapurna I, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhepuchare, Dhaulagiri, natural hot springs, and Gurung culture are the main attractions of this trek.

Our journey starts with sightseeing in Kathmandu and a scenic flight to Pokhara, and we travel via Pokhara to Tatopani and follow the Maurice Herzog Trail route, on the first day, we reach Narchayang village and on the second day, Chote and reach the North Base Camp of Annapurna I (8091 meters). We trek through Kalokhola, Phulbari and the pasture areas near the base camp. On the 9th day of the trek, we reach the base camp. It takes about three to four days to return from the base camp. We can return via Lete in Mustang. Tourists may find the journey a bit difficult as there are no lodges or hotels established on the new trekking route yet. This adventure trek is perfect for filming and photography. We provide highly expert, professional trekking guides and Sherpas to take care of our clients.

AVAILABILITY

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COST DETAILS: (price of the trip)

The cost of the trip always depends on the size of the group, the hotel accommodation category and the desired budget of the client.
The itinerary included in the package offered by AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions is a guideline and standard format, which can be modified according to your time and needs.
The itinerary can be changed after mutual understanding between AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions and the client. Additional activities can also be added or subtracted as per the client's request before the tour confirmation.
If the client wants to add some services, we will charge him for those additional services and if he wants to subtract some services, we will remove the charges accordingly.
Our package cost is published in the itinerary full board services for the client to understand better.
For any information on your selected package, please contact us.

ACCOMMODATION

We will stay in Kathmandu at Hotel Vajra and Pokhara Hotel Mount View or similar category, which will be tented camp for trekking. All this is included in the cost of the trip. While foam mattresses will be provided for tent camping. We will also provide pillow, dining tent, table, chair, solar light, shower tent, toilet tent facilities for your convenience once you reach the camping. And (cooking utensils and more)

In Kathmandu and Pokhara, your accommodation will be on a twin-sharing basis and if you wish to have a single room, upon request you will have to pay a single supplement as mentioned in the trip cost. For Trekking, in case of single by default, a single tent will be arranged for you at no extra cost.

MEALS ON THE TREK

We will serve typical Nepali cuisine, various ethnic dishes as well as all kinds of international dishes (Tibetan, Chineses, Continental, Italian, and so on, Indian cuisine) from pizza and chips to apple pie. And we will enjoy a variety of hot drinks and breakfast, including bread, eggs, pancakes, muesli, granola, konflux, porridge as well as hot milk with fresh fruits. And a hot lunch will be served on the way to our next destination. Upon reaching the destination, dinner and breakfast will be served at the campsite where we will spend the night. During the tented camping, freshly cooked hygienic food or packed food (as per the conditions) will be provided. However, in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we will only provide breakfast. Because you can taste the food you like, as there are high-quality delicious foods from different countries available. Therefore, you will have to arrange your own lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

DRINKING WATER

We provide boiled water for drinking purposes on all our climbing time, homestay or camping treks. We strictly discourage the use of single-use plastic bottles such as mineral water on all our treks. Therefore, carrying a hot water bottle is highly recommended.