• Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Price from $799 / person
  • Difficulty Level Medium Hard
  • Max Altitude 4310 Meters

Annapurna North Base Camp Trek is proposed to those who like to trek in wilderness and less explored area in famous Annapurna region. No Mountains higher than 8000 meters had never been climbed before 1950. A French expedition group led by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal became the first climbers in History to climb the summit of Himalayan Mountain Annapurna I in 3 June 1950. This expedition group wanted to try either Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) or Annapurna I (8091 meters). The team initially make a move to start looking for a route to either Dhaulagiri or Annapurna. Deciding that Dhaulagiri was too difficult, they found their way to the North Face of Annapurna. The route now is popular as French North Face Route.They reached the summit of Annapurna without oxygen. Down to Annapurna became a great challenge and adventurous for them. It was a crazy descent, dodging the snow storm, avalanches, and other miss happens. Both barely make it back to camp.

Annapurna was not climbed again until 1970 after that British Army expedition followed the same route to get in to the summit. Mountain lovers, adventurous people in few number are now exploring Annapurna North Face Base Camp, despite of difficult trail. So fresh and everlasting experience awaits for you. Wilderness Excursion offers this new trekking itinerary for the wilderness trekking lovers to the base camp of Annapurna I in northwest side. However it is difficult trekking but it certainly allows you to explore beauty of Himalayas with various panoramic views. The view of Annapurna I, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhepuchare, Dhaulagiri, Natural hot spring, Gurung culture are the main highlight of this Trek.

Our journey begins from Pokhara, we drive to Tatopani and follow the Maurice Herzog trail route, on first day we reach to Narchayng village and Chhotema on second day and one more day day to north Base Camp of Annapurna I (8091m).. We trek through the places of Kalokhola, Phulbari and pasture near base camp. We reach the base camp on 9th day of the journey. It takes almost three to four days to return from the base camp. We can retun back via Lete in Mustang. Tourists may find the journey a little difficult as no lodge or hotel is yet established along the new trekking route. This adventurous trekking is best for Filming and Photography. We provide highly experts, professional trekking guides, and Sherpa to take care of our clients.

Highlights

  • A short adventure trek to the remote area of Annapurna
  • Less travelled area so NO crowds
  • Easy access from Pokhara, no needs of flights.
  • Basic shelter available, but good camping trek

 

Itinerary

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Ride jeep to Tatopani from Pokhara, lunch break at Beni. And Trek to  Narchyang village (2 Hrs). Overnight at Upper Narchyang 2140m.(Homestay)

  • Lunch & Diiner
  • Homestay
  • 1900m
  • Narchyang

Upper Narchyang to Chhotepa that takes 7 Hrs and walking distance is 14km or so. Trek through Lekhgaun, Ghalemdi, and Mristi Khola. Overnight at Chhoteopa 2369m.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 2369m
  • Ghorepani

 6-7 hours of walk takes us to Sandhikharka. The walking distance is some 9km. Hike through Humkhola. Overnight at Sandhikharka 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 3165m.
  • Sandhikharka

We trek to Annapurna North Base Camp today; that takes 7-8 hours and length is some 10 km  trekking through Bhusket Mela. Overnight camp at base camp of Mount Annapurna 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 4190m
  • North Annapurna BC

Discover around the North Annapurna Base Camp glaciers (4190m) and trek to Sandhikharka (7-8 Hrs-9.5km app.) Overnight at Sandhikharka 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 3165m.
  • Sandhikharka

Trek to Thulobugin Phedi and camp there for overnight stay. 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 3500m
  • 3500m

Cross theThulobugin Pass (4310m) and trek to Lete / Gasa (2010m). Overnight in lodge. 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 2010m
  • Gasa

Take a local jeep to Pokhara that takes some 8-9 hours of road drive. Escort to your hotel at Pokhara. Farewell dinner with your crew. 

  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Not included
  • 800m
  • Pokhara
Customized Trip

What's Included

  • 1 Experienced, registered English speaking friendly local guide.
  • 1 Assist guide is the group size exceeds more than 6 pax .
  • Porters to carry all personal and group equipment for camping
  • Meals: 7 Breakfast, 8 Lunches and 6 Dinners, tea, coffee and fresh fruits during the trip.
  • Home stay / lodge / camping accommodation during trek.
  • Required trekking permits (ACAP entrance fees and TIMS Card)
  • Local ground transportation during the trip in Nepal.
  • Guide and porters fees with all their expenses.
  • Government tax, vat and office service charge etc.

What's Excluded

  • Accommodation, meals and transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Bar bills, beverages such as coke, fanta, mineral water.
  • Personal trekking gear, travel insurance, internet, phone calls.
  • Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
  • Gratitude and tips for your guide and porter.

Availabilities

Wilderness Excursion (P) Ltd is a local tour operator so we guaranty small private groups departures any dates that suits your date and time.