Best of Annapurna Trek - 18 Days

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Machhapuchhre (6997 m) and Mardi Himal (5587 m)
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Trip Facts
Duration18 Days
Trip GradeModerate
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude4500
Group Sizemin. 1
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking
Best TimeMarch - May & October - December

 

The best of Annapurna trek is prepared with the four scenic viewpoints of Annapurna region that will take you to Mardi Himal,  Mulde view point,Khopra Danda and to Poon Hill. All these three viewpoints offer you great sunrise over Annapurna Himalayas and stunning view of Annapurna massive and beautiful landscapes. The trail to best of Annapurna is less crowded and it is not very popular yet though offer great views so the trekking trail during the peak season time also these routes won’t be busy. How every when you are already at Ghorepani then you may prepare to meet many trekkers because Ghorepani is the meeting point of tourists who are heading to Annapurna Base Camp, who are after the Annapurna Circuit trek and who are just doing the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. The most exciting points of this trip is the view from Mardi Upper View Point,  sunrise from Mulde and Poon Hill.

On the trail to Mardi Himal Base Camp and to Khopra Danda trek you will meet very few people on the trail and you have a chance to enjoy this stunning view of Himalayas and landscapes in natural silence.  Most of the part of this trial will go through big forests and its completely different environment to get rest for mind and soul. During the spring season, you can see a lot of different types of blooming rhododendrons and many Himalaya flowers.  This trek can be suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers and for elderly people who are looking for a quiet trail to enjoy nature. We rate this trek as the best of Annapurna Trek because the scenery is just perfect.

Trekkers even can plan the trek by their own in Annapurna region but we do not advice to trek alone in this trek because as big part of the trail goes through dense forest and many different wild animals like Himalayan Black bear, Snow leopard and other dangerous animal can be big threats for the safety.

Accommodation and Meals in best of Annapurna trek

The Mardi Himal routes and Khopra Danda routes have very basic tea houses and basic meals but sufficient for trekkers. Deurali, Landruk, Tadapani and Ghorepani has a standard tea house because these are the places that exist on the popular trekking route to Annapurna Base Camp The typical meal served in Mardi Himal route and towards Khopra danda is Dalbhat (steam rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry) as it is the national dish of Nepal. We recommend you to eat dalbhat because it is freshly prepared every day. Once you are in Tadapani, Landruk and Ghorepani then you can choose meals from the menu and they have a really big variety of meals to serve.

Internet Access and Mobile Phone 

As most of the trail to Best of Annapurna trek is though remote are some of the places you have facility with internet and some of the places you do not have access to internet and signal in your mobile phone. If you are thinking of taking a local sim card then NTC sim card has wider coverage than NCEll.

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Cost Details
Includes
  • Nepal Visa fee
  • Airport transfers - both international and domestic 
  • Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation in a 3+ or 4 star category in a twin sharing room including breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Private transport for airport transfers, Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu, sightseeing, to trekking starting point and from trekking ending point to Pokhara
  • Teahouse accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary during trek
  • Trekking permits- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • English speaking local guide, his insurance, equipment and remuneration
  • Assistant guide in a group of five or more people 
  • One porter for two people, max. luggage weight 25 kg, his insurance, equipment and remuneration
  • one duffle bag each to transport luggane on trek
  • City guide and sightseeing entrance fees during the sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Nepal government tax and Nepal Excursion Treks service charge
Excludes
  • International flight tickets
  • Meals and services other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Lunch and dinner apart from welcome and farewell dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Personal expenses such as drinks and bar bills, travel insurance, laundry, battery charging service etc.
  • Emergency evacuation and medical expenses if any
  • Any extra costs due to changes in the itinerary beyond the control of Nepal Excursion Treks Pvt. Ltd  such as natural disasters, flight cancellation, early or delayed arrival or departure etc.
  • Other services not mentioned as included in the price
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