Annapurna Base Camp

Day 1: Pokhara. As the base camp for the entire Annapurna Conservation Area, Pokhara is a bustling town. With lakes, snowcapped peaks & stupas, this town is one of the most happening towns in Nepal.

Day 2: Pokhara to Komrong - A three-hour drive from Pokhara will get you to the starting point of the trek at Kimchey. From there, it’s an easy hike through Gandhruk village (the largest village in Annapurna conservation area) into the jungle till you reach the tea house at Komrong, located at the ridge. Oak, rhododendron trees, bridges form the landscape for this day.

Day 3: Komrong to Chhomorong - This day will give you your first glimpse of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. It will be a very dramatic day of downhill and uphill trek through bamboo and rhododendron forest. Perfect day to birdwatch and catch the first glimpse of Mount Machhapuchhre. Chhomrong is one of the most beautiful villages of Annapurna Conservation Area with a settlement of tea houses and agricultural land.

Day 4: Chhomorong to Dovan - This day will be one of the toughest of the trek. Initially, you will have to descend down stairs and then ascend back up until you reach upper Sinua followed by a jungle trail to Dovan. From Sinua you hike through a bamboo forest and after lunch start the scenic hike towards Dovan.

Day 5: Dovan to MBC - This will not only be one of the longest days of the trek where we cover 12km. but will also be the most scenic days. You will be walking through dense bamboo forest and arrive above treeline to see some gigantic snow peaks. The whole day is a mixed bag of trails and views from forest to rocky mountains to snow peaks. As the sun sets behind Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal and Hiunchuli the view from the tea house at MBC becomes magical.

Day 6: MBC to Annapurna Base camp - The shortest day of the trek! This is the day to click those photos, take your time, admire the views and reach ABC. At ABC, if the sky is clear, not only will you witness a picturesque sunset but get to stargaze to your heart's content, all from the comfort of your tea house.

Day 7: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo - This day is all about descending back to Bamboo. You will be trekking back on the same trail so it’s the perfect opportunity to take all those photos you missed or admire the views to your heart's content.

Day 8: Bamboo to Jhinu - As you walk back and up the 3000 steps to Chhomorong you can treat yourself at the German bakery for a trek well done. After which you proceed towards Jhinu, your last tea house and immerse yourself in the hot water spring there. Make sure you take a dip at the hot spring, it isn’t something you get to experience often!

Day 9: Jhinu to Pokhara - As the last day, the distance we have to cover is less, but it is a descent. So we will watch our steps as we come back to Sewai and catch a taxi to Pokhara. And then you can enjoy the party town of Pokhara and relax at a trek well done.

1) Will the tea house room have Blankets/Quilts? Yes, they will all provide warm blankets and beds. But as an added precaution we will also provide personal fleece liners to every trekker from the company.

2) Will I need Gaiters and Microspikes on the trek? If it is required, we will provide them when necessary.

3) Do I have a weight limit for my porter bag? Yes, we would like you to respect the mountains and their people and limit your weight to 10kgs.

4) Do I need to get insurance coverage? Yes, in case of medical emergencies or evacuations, helicopter charges will be covered by the insurance only if you have one.

5) Travel (Adventure Travel) Insurance Travel Insurance is mandatory for everyone traveling outside their country. Your insurance must include adventure travel and sports, and should cover emergency rescue operations or helicopter lift-off when needed. Along with adventure travel insurance, it must also cover personal accidents, medical expenses, and personal liability. We will be asking for the insurance for the Permits.

6) Emergency Rescue & Health Care Emergency rescue is conducted throughout the Himalaya in case of any accidents or sudden health deterioration. Helicopter rescue missions in such cases are covered by the insurance. However, you must check with your medical insurance before signing off on the documents. If not please make sure you get one before your trek.

7) Can I order anything from the menu and will that be covered by Beyond The Wall? Yes, you can order anything from the menu at the time of the meal in tea houses during the trek and we will pay for it.

8) Food & Accommodation Rice and Lentil, popularly known as Dal Bhaat, is the staple diet of most Nepalese. Rich in proteins and carbohydrates, Dal Bhaat can be eaten anytime during the day. Along with many other authentic dishes, Nepal hosts the finest array of international cuisines; American, Thai, Chinese, and Continental, etc, along with fast food which is commonly found in base camp and tea houses. Oats, Muesli, Roast, Pizza, Pancakes, and sandwiches are commonly found in almost every trek trail.

9) Trek Permits A permit required to trek in Nepal will be provided by Beyond The Wall.

10) Cellular Connectivity

Since you are traveling to a different country you can buy a local sim card or update your SIM for international travel. But it is not mandatory as Nepal is a wifi-enabled country with every hotel, cafe, and even tea house throughout the trek having wifi connectivity. If you still want to buy a sim you can buy it from the airport in Kathmandu. We recommend you buy a SIM from the operator called Namaste. To buy a sim you will need your Passport / any form of ID, a passport size photo, and around 1200/- Nepali rupees, ie. about 750/ INR.

11) Use of Electrical Devices and Connectivity Electrical appliances use 220-240 volts and 50 MHZ of power to operate in Nepal (Some countries use 110-120 volts of electricity, and accept very specific shaped plugs.) If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter to the plugin. These adapters help fit your appliances in any socket.

12) Local Currency and Payments Most of your stay and food will be taken care of by us once you reach Pokhara. Although many places in Pokhara do accept Indian Rupees, it would be ideal if you exchange your currency at Pokhara. There are many licensed money exchangers in the city. Make sure you carry enough Nepali Rupees for the trek if you want extra facilities like Wifi, hot water, packaged drinking water, etc. There are ATMs in Pokhara where you can withdraw money using your debit/credit cards, but they will charge a nominal fee for each transaction. Please check with your bank that your debit/credit card can do transactions in Nepal. Keeping some spare US Dollars is a good idea. Also, If you are coming to a different country then obviously you will have to buy and shop for your love once ;)

13) Batch size We as an organization believe in giving the best of the experience that comes with the outdoors. We also understand that nature is something that is better experienced without much disturbance around and in calm solitude so, on the basis of keeping it a truly uplifting experience, we keep our group size limited to 10 trekkers per batch.

14) Tipping custom for guides and porters It is a part of the trekking culture to tip your porters and guides.​

Accommodation: Stay starts from hotel in Pokhara on Day 1 till Jhinu on Day 8. You will be staying in tea houses on all days of the trek. *The rooms in the hotel and tea houses can vary from single, double, or triple.

Transport: Transport from the hotel at Pokhara to Gandruk on Day 1 and back from Sewai to Pokhara on Day 9 will be covered by us.

Meals: Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and evening tea will be provided by us on all trek days. Included meals start with dinner at Pohkara on Day 1 and end with lunch at Sewai on Day 9. At tea houses, you get to choose anything from the menu during all your trekking days (Except alcoholic drinks).

Safety Equipment: First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinder, oximeter will be carried by the trip leader.

Trip Leader: Experienced outdoor leader with Wilderness medical knowledge/Wilderness First Responder certified.

Certified Local Guide: A licensed guide with ample experience as a Himalayan Guide & with good communication skills will be a part of the team.

TIMS and Permit: Trekkers information Management System and Permit for trekking in Nepal will be taken care of.

• Rescue: Travel Insurance is not included. Rescue expenses incurred by helicopter, horse, mule or any other means are not included.

• Phone, WiFi, and other battery charging costs – Tea houses in Nepal generally have an additional cost for extra electricity provided.

• Hot Water for shower/bathing- Tea houses charge extra money for a bucket of hot water.

• Packaged drinking water is not included.

• Any tip to porters or guides.

• Anything apart from Inclusion.

• Personal expenses of any kind.

We as an organization put in our hundred percent to make sure that you get the best experience throughout the trek with us. To do so we personally book tea houses for each of our treks prior to the trek date and ensure good quality and service.

However we do understand that due to unforseen circumstance you might have to cancel your trek. We will process the refund as below-

Upto 30 days before the start of the trek or due to natural calamities- 4% cancellation fee

15 days - 30 days before start of trek – 15% cancellation fee

14 days - start of trek – No refund can be provided.

The money will be transferred to the bank accounts from where the payment was made within a week.