Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Mardi Himal Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek are two amazing adventures in the Annapurna Sanctuary. Both of these adventures offer a unique perspective of the Annapurna mountains, mid-hill landscapes, high alpine meadows, and overall trek experience. Every trek season, thousands of trekkers embark on these treks for 5-6 days. However, very few embark on these two amazing adventures in a single go, which is probably the best adventure combo. For adventurers like you, we’ve designed this 11-day Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek, which sees you explore most of Annapurna Sanctuary in a single go.
This wholesome adventure unfolds from Pokhara, amongst the most beautiful cities in Nepal. From here, you’ll drive to Sidhing, officially kicking off the 11-day adventure. From the lowlands, you’ll reach alpine meadows and high altitude terrain in a few days, with a spectacular mountain panorama. The journey descends to the mid-hills lush forest and terrace farmlands of Landruk, New Bridge, Samrong, and Jhinu. Through the Modi river valley, you’ll trek to amazing landmarks, including Annapurna Base Camp. And on return, for cultural experience, you’ll spend overnight at Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung hamlet in the lap of Annapurna.
Trek Highlights
- Two iconic adventures, the off-beat serenity of Mardi Himal and legendary Annapurna Base Camp, on a single epic journey.
- Spectacular close-up views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and other elegant mountains in the Annapurna range.
- A serene walk through a magical rhododendron and oak forest, past charming Gurung hamlets with locals full of welcoming hospitality.
- Mesmerizing sunrise and sunset over Annapurna and Machhapuchhre for most of the trek.
- Ideal balance of solitude and high-altitude adventure, an adventure that’s peaceful and powerful.
- Moderately difficult yet compact and full of unforgettable rewards.
- Affluent tea houses and lodges with amazing meals and accommodation.
Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost
|
Pax |
Cost per person (USD) | Availability | Want to book? |
| 1-2 | 980 | Available | |
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3-4 |
920 | Available | Inquire Now |
| 5-6 | 870 | Available | |
| 7 and more | 800 | Available |
Cost Details
Cost Excludes
- Travel Insurance with Helicopter evacuation if needed
- Personal expenses (wifi, hot shower, hot drinking water, bottled water, soft drinks, etc)
- Tips to trekking guide and porter at the end of the trek
Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 2: Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (3,540 meters, 8.5 km, 5 hours)
Day 2 starts with breakfast at the tea house in Low Camp. On a clear morning, you'll get the picturesque sight of Machhapuchhre and the Pokhara valley.
The trail winds up through rhododendron and oak forest for two hours to Badal Danda. This unique vantage point offers a 360-degree panorama of the mid-hills, valleys, and the Annapurna mountains. Moreover, you'll also see the hamlets like Ghandruk and Chhomrong, popular landmarks on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route.
Two more hours of slow-paced walking from Badal Danda is Mardi High Camp.
You'll settle in at a tea house in High Camp for lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodation.
Day 3: Trek from High Camp to Mardi View Point (4,200 meters, 3 hours). Trek to Badal Danda (3,210 meters, 3 km, 2 hours)
Mardi View Point is a 3-hour trek from Mardi High Camp. This location offers sunrise and sunset views. Therefore, you will depart the tea house for the viewpoint at 3 a.m.
The route to the viewpoint is a steep uphill climb. Moreover, the altitude is around 4,200 meters, making the walk tiring and demanding.
Upon reaching the viewpoint, you'll get a spectacular view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Also, you'll see some amazing mountains like Annapurna I, Khangsar, and Gangapurna.
You'll get warm tea at the tea shop at the viewpoint. However, for breakfast, you'll return to the tea house in High Camp.
Upon returning to the high camp, you'll refresh and take breakfast. And after breakfast, you'll prepare for the short trek to Badal Danda.
From High Camp, Badal Danda is a short 1.5-hour trek away.
Upon reaching the tea house, you'll settle in for lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodation.
Day 4: Trek from Badal Danda to Landruk (1,565 meters, 6 hours)
You'll wake up with the beautiful sight of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.
After breakfast at 8 am, you'll start the serene trek to Landruk, a traditional Gurung hamlet in Annapurna.
After trekking for two hours from Badal Danda, you'll reach Low Camp. From here, you'll trek two hours more to Forest Camp and stop for lunch.
After lunch at Forest Camp, you'll resume the trek. Two hours of slow-paced walking from Forest Camp is the Landruk village.
You'll call a day off at Landruk.
Day 5: Trek from Landruk to Chhomrong (2,170 meters, 10 km, 5 hours)
As usual, your morning starts with breakfast. After breakfast, you'll start to trek to Chhomrong.
You'll descend to the Modi River from Landruk. With a picturesque glimpse of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, you'll cross a bridge over the Modi River. Once you cross the suspension bridge, you'll trek towards the New Bridge. The route is entirely through the oak forest.
Upon reaching New Bridge, you'll ascend to Samrong. And at Samrong, you'll cross a suspension bridge and ascend to Jhinu Danda.
You'll stop for lunch at a tea house in Jhinu Danda.
Chhomrong from Jhinu Danda is a sharp uphill walk. And on a sunny day, it tires a lot. Thus, a slow-paced two hours of gradual walking sees you ascend to Chhomrong comfortably.
You'll settle in at a tea house for dinner and overnight accommodation in Chhomrong.
Day 6: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya (2,700 meters, 13 km, 6 hours)
Chhomrong is an amazing hamlet to wake up to the spectacular sight of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.
After breakfast at the tea house, you'll prepare for the day's walk to Himalaya.
You'll descend to a river, cross a suspension bridge, and ascend to Sinuwa. Almost two hours of walking past the suspension bridge takes you to Upper Sinuwa, from where the route is less uphill and more flat.
There are multiple photo spots where you may stop for the photos.
Another descent of 30 minutes takes you to Bamboo. You'll stop at a tea house in Bamboo for lunch.
Dovan, the next stop, is 1.5 hours away from Bamboo. And another 1.5 hours from Dovan is Himalaya, the day's stopping landmark.
You'll settle in at a tea house in the Himalaya for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 7: Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 meters, 10 km, 6 hours)
After breakfast, you'll start the 6-hour trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
Right after Himalaya, the stone-paved route winds for an hour to the big stone cave. The rushing Modi river and waterfalls entertain the walk till Deurali.
From Deurali, you'll trek two more hours to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. The route gets flatter and easier after 30 minutes of walking past Deurali. The walk becomes scenic with the view of Machhapuchhre and Gangapurna peaks.
Upon reaching Machhapuchhre Base Camp, you'll stop at a tea house for lunch. And you'll have lunch with the scenic sight of Annapurna South and Annapurna I.
The slow-paced two-hour walk from Machhapuchhre Base Camp is to Annapurna Base Camp. For an hour, the route is tiring. However, once you reach the small pond, the route gets less sloppy.
With photographs at the base camp landmark board, you'll settle in at a tea house for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 8: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,310 meters, 16 km, 7 hours)
You'll wake up for the sunrise viewing at Annapurna Base Camp.
After sunrise, you'll have breakfast at the tea house.
You'll then prepare for the return to Bamboo, a 6-7-hour walk.
Lunch stop for this day will be at Himalaya.
Upon reaching Bamboo, you'll settle in at a tea house for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 9: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu. Hot Spring bath (1,780 meters, 10 km, 6 hours)
Bamboo to Jhinu is another beautiful trek day.
You'll start the trek after breakfast at the tea house in Bamboo.
Two hours from Bamboo is Upper Sinuwa. From here, you'll descend to Lower Sinuwa, to the river, cross a suspension bridge, and ascend to Chhomrong for 40 minutes.
You'll stop at a tea house in Chhomrong for lunch.
After lunch, you'll descend for one hour to Jhinu and call it a day off.
In the evening, you'll visit Jhinu hot spring, a must-visit hot water pool. Soaking your body in the hot water offers amazing muscle relaxation and much-needed therapy.
You'll get dinner after returning to the tea house from the hot water pool.
Overnight at the tea house in Jhinu Danda.
Day 10: Trek from Jhinu to Ghandruk (2,012 meters, 6 km, 4 hours)
Jhinu to Ghandruk is a short but amazing walk.
After breakfast at the tea house in Jhinu Danda, you'll prepare for the 4-hour walk to Ghandruk.
The picturesque sight of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli leaves you in awe.
Upon reaching Ghandruk, you'll settle in at a tea house for lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodation.
Tip: The sunset from Ghandruk looks spectacular. Don't miss it!
Day 11: Drive from Pokhara (822 meters, 57 km, 1.5 hours)
You'll wake up for the sunrise in Ghandruk. The mountains glow with morning sun and look spectacular.
After sunrise viewing, you'll get breakfast.
You'll leave Ghandruk at 10 am. Thus, you'll get plenty of time to view the amazing mountains for hours.
A 1.5-hour private jeep ride takes you to the hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara.
Mardi Himal and ABC Trek Package Information
Booking your dream adventure with us isn’t just signing up for a journey. You’re joining an amazing team with experienced individuals who’re ready to take care of you every step. From your arrival in Nepal to an amazing trek experience, with well-planned itineraries, comfortable lodges, permits, logistics, and safety, we handle everything. And you can focus solely on the adventure ahead.
Here’s a sneak peek of the services and benefits you’ll get after booking this trek with us.
Arrivals, Welcome, and Trek Brief
To ease your entry in Nepal, we’ll be at the arrivals at Kathmandu airport to greet you. It’s a complimentary service from us to you. Moreover, we’ll provide you with an airport-to-hotel transfer on a private vehicle.
Please share your flight itinerary with us to Nepal so that we can arrange the airport arrivals and pickups.
We encourage you to fly to Kathmandu at least one day before the trip’s date.
Upon reaching the hotel, you’ll meet with our manager and your trek guide (probably). At the hotel’s lobby, you’ll get a trek briefing from our manager and trek guide.
During the evening, you can stroll around Thamel to enjoy the vibe.
The next morning, you’ll have an option to take a bus ride or a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Accommodation
During the 11-day Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you’ll get two nights of accommodation at Stay Inn in Pokhara. During the trek, you’ll stay in twin-sharing rooms at the tea houses. And, at Jhinu and Ghandruk, your accommodations will be at the hotels with attached bathrooms.
Since this trek starts from Pokhara, we don’t provide any accommodation services during your stay in Kathmandu. However, upon request, we’ll book the best hotels for you, which we’ll reimburse later with you.
Along the trek, the tea houses provide amenities like wifi, hot-shower, electricity recharge, etc. All these services are extras, and you need to pay for them. However, the hotel in Pokhara, Jhinu, and Ghandruk provides these services for free.
Meals
During your 11-day trek, you’ll get 11 x breakfast, 11 x lunch, and 10 x dinner. You’ll have a menu to choose the meals, where each meal will be the main course.
At most places, the menu gives you plenty of meal choices, and even at higher elevations. Moreover, all the meals you’ll get on the trek will be fresh, hygienic, and nutritious.
We don’t recommend that you consume meat during the trek. Oftentimes, the contaminated meat causes food poisoning and other issues. Thus, vegetarian meals are the best ones during the trek.
We also encourage you to avoid consuming alcohol, caffeine, and smoking during the trek. These items often cause dehydration that ultimately leads to altitude sickness.
Note: We don’t pay for the additional meals other than the stated ones in “cost includes”. Thus, consult with your trek guide before deciding to order multiple meals. Also, other than breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Pokhara aren’t included in the trek cost.
Trek Guide and Porter
We believe that experienced trekking guides and porters are the key to making every trek successful. Hence, for your Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek, we’ll employ the most experienced trek guides and porters.
Usually, we provide one guide for a group of up to five trekkers, accompanied by one or two trek porters. However, for groups with more than five, we employ additional assistant guides to make sure that things go as planned on the trek.
One porter carries a backpack for two trekkers, with a combined weight not more than 20 kg. Thus, while packing, only bring the gear that you’ll use on the trek.
Travel Insurance for Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Although the Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek aren’t difficult ones, you may end up getting altitude sickness or injury during the trek. Thus, for your safety and for rapid rescue, such as helicopter evacuation, travel insurance is a must.
Travel insurance covers your medical and helicopter evacuation costs if you get sick or need a helicopter rescue during the trek.
We recommend you purchase a travel insurance plan that covers helicopter search and rescue up to 4500 meters elevation. Should you fail to provide us with the travel insurance policy, we may cancel the trek.
Trek Permit
Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal are in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Thus, for the Mardi and Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you’ll need an ACAP permit. ACAP stands for Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit.
You’ll come across multiple entry and exit points along the trek where you must show the trek permit.
The trek cost includes the trek permit, and thus, we’ll purchase the ACAP for you.
However, if you’re planning to do this trek solo, you must get the permit by visiting the permit office in Kathmandu or Pokhara. We request you to read our Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permit blog for a complete understanding of the trek permit, cost, validity, and where to buy one.
Weather, Temperature, and Best Time
Except for rainy months (July and August), the Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek is doable all year round. People even trek here in rainy season, but with the leeches, rain, cloudy outlook, and possible landslide, we don’t suggest you do this trek in July and August.
Thus, Autumn, Spring, and Winter are the best times for the Mardi Himal Trek with Annapurna Base Camp.
Spring (March, April, and May)
Pros: Rhododendron blossom, snow-capped mountains, rain-free days, utmost visibility
Cons: crowded route and tea houses, cold at higher elevations during early Spring
Temperature: Avg. daytime temperature: 10˚C, average nighttime temperature: -4˚C.
Autumn (September, October, and November)
Pros: Ideal weather and temperature, stunning sunrise and sunset, snow-filled mountains
Cons: Early September can get rainy, a crowd of trekkers, and the temperature decreases after October
Temperature: Average daytime temperature of 13-15˚C and nighttime temperature of -10˚C (at higher elevations after October)
Winter (December, January, and February)
Pros: Rain-free days, clear weather, fewer trekkers en route, wholesome mountain sights, snowfall
Cons: Freezing temperature and snowy trail
Temperature: Average daytime temperature at higher elevations of -3 to -4˚C and nighttime temperature below -13˚C.
Summer (June, July, and August)
Pros: Greenery everywhere, rushing rivers and dancing waterfalls, fewer trekkers en route, warm temperature
Cons: Cloudy afternoons, frequent light to heavy rain for weeks, leeches and bugs, floods and landslides
Temperature: Average daytime temperature of 10˚C at higher elevations and 20-25˚C at lower elevations. Nighttime temperature of 2-3˚C at higher elevations and 13-15˚C at lower elevations.
Typical day on the trek
The trek usually starts around 8 am, after breakfast at the tea house. While you have breakfast, your trek porter arranges the backpacks and ensures everything’s in order for the day’s walk.
You’ll trek slowly for at least 4 hours, around the midpoint of the route, and stop for lunch. After lunch, you’ll take 30 30-minute rest before resuming the trek.
The walks after lunch are usually slow and short distances. Thus, you’ll reach the destination for the day before sunset.
Upon reaching the tea house, you’ll have your rooms allocated.
Dinner order will be at 6 pm and serve at 7 pm.
After dinner, your trek guide briefs you about the next day’s walk and also collects feedback from the day’s walk.
Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek- FAQs
Preparing confidently for the Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek requires complete trek information. We’ve compiled all the essential information regarding this trek for travellers like you. Ranging from trek bookings, difficulty, trek permits, transportation, etc., you’ll learn each essential topic in detail. Each trek’s information has been broken down into individual FAQ-style sections, making it easy for you to navigate the information.
Trek Bookings and Cancellations
How can I book this trek with NepTrek?
We want you to be 100% sure about embarking on this trek before proceeding with the trek booking. Once you send the confirmation fee and decide to cancel the trek, you'll be subjected to our refund and cancelation policy.
Once you find this trek right for you, you can proceed to book this trek with us. For this, you must contact us. You can email us at mailtoneptrek@gmail.com or send an instant message on WhatsApp (+977-9818553880).
Once you contact us, you'll get the necessary trek booking information. Moreover, you can request itinerary customization, add-ons, if any, personal preferences, trek cost and details, and more.
And with all things clear, you can proceed to book the trek. We'll send you our bank account details for the trip confirmation payment.
How much amount do I need to deposit for advance trek booking?
The advance trek booking confirmation fee is 50% of the total trek cost.
To book your spot on 11 days of Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you must deposit at least USD 450 (unless specified).
We use advanced trek confirmation payment to purchase trek permits, reserve the tea houses along the trek, appoint a trek guide, manage transportation, and more.
After paying this amount, you'll get a confirmation email or message regarding the payment.
What are the refund policies if I cancel the trek?
We respect your trek cancelation decision. However, we have a refund policy regarding the trek cancelation. We hope you'll be clear with our policy listed below.
- 50% refund on confirmation payment upon canceling the trek a month before
- 25% refund on confirmation payment upon canceling the trek a week before
- No refund on confirmation payment upon canceling the trek within a week of the trek
- No refund on confirmation payment upon canceling the trek after starting it for reasons
Note: The deductions include the administrative fees, hotel reservations, and trekking permits (if we purchase before you cancel the trek).
Arrivals and Visas
How can I get a Nepali visa?
Nepal gives a visa-on-arrival for most nationals. The immigration office at Kathmandu Airport issues an on-arrival visa. Hence, you must fill out the required forms at the booths provided at the airport.
To learn more about the Nepal on-arrival visa, we recommend you visit this blog. Or, you can refer to the Department of Immigration’s official website for authentic information regarding the Nepal visa.
Will I get airport pickup service?
Yes. Our representative will be at the arrivals at Kathmandu airport to receive you. Following, you'll get a taxi or a private vehicle transfer to the hotel where you'll stay in Kathmandu.
Let us know if you want us to book the hotel in Kathmandu.
Transportation
Do I/we get private transport during the trek?
We usually provide private transportation for groups of five or more. However, for individual trekkers, private vehicle transfer is expensive.
In this trek, you'll drive from Pokhara to Siddhing, before starting the trek.
For an individual, following ad-ons is a must when opting a private transport.
- Pokhara-Siddhing: USD 50
- Ghandruk-Pokhara: USD 50
Note: A group of five or more gets a private vehicle transport.
Guides and Porters
How experienced will be my trek guide?
You'll get an experienced trek guide for 11 days Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek. We'll send you a trek guide who's completed this trek on multiple occasions.
By the way, all the trek guides at NepTrek Adventures are experienced, with extensive trekking over Nepal.
I'm/we're a female trekker(s). Can I/we get a female trek guide for this trek?
Obviously. We understand the comfort of female trekkers when they embark on a trek with a female guide.
If you prefer a female trek guide over a male trek guide for Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek combined, we'll send you our female trek guide. We have some of the finest female trek guides with extensive trekking experience in Annapurna and Everest.
Note: Since this is a special requirement, we recommend you contact us at least two months before the trek start date. Female trek guides are often in demand, and thus, we may not allocate one to you in a short period. With adequate time, we can find the right female trek guide for you.
Is my trekking guide legally licensed and certified to lead the group?
Yes. You'll get a legally licensed trekking guide for this trek. We employ licensed trekking guides to ensure 100% trek safety, comply with regulations, and complete the trek on a good note.
Moreover, all our guides are certified wilderness first-aid responders. It ensures your utmost safety throughout the trek.
Do I/we need to pay for the guide's and porter's salary?
No. You don't have to pay for the salary and trek expenses for trek guide and porter (unless you hire private porter).
We pay our guides and porters salary, including expenses incurred during, before, and after the trek.
Do I/we need to tip our trek guide and porter at the end?
Yes. You're highly recommended to tip your trek guide and porter once you complete the trek and reach Pokhara.
Tipping to the trek guide and porter is a way of expressing gratitude for the efforts they put into the trekking to make your dream adventure wholesome.
How much you want to tip is up to you. However, in practice, trekkers tip at least USD 8-10 per day or Rs. 1000. In this way, for 9-day trek, you're highly recommended to tip at least Nepali rupees 10,000 for trek guide and porter.
Meals and Accommodation
What meals can I expect on my breakfast?
As mentioned, the meal choices you'll get on this trek are extensive, fresh, and savory.
Toast, omelet, pancakes, pies, muesli, oatmeals, porridge, potatoes, tea, coffee, and yak milk (seasonal) are the most common breakfast items. You can enjoy seasonal, fresh juice at the tea houses, which feature locally grown apples.
Other than these, you'll have noodle soup, Gurung bread, and more.
What meals can I order on my lunch and dinner?
You'll get a meal menu at the tea house to choose lunch and dinner item(s). Since these are the heavy meals of the day, the choices can be similar, but you can opt for different meals.
Typical lunch and dinner meals are:
Dal Bhat, a staple Nepali dish consisting of lentil soup and rice, is highly recommended for adequate energy replenishment.
Pizza, burgers, sandwiches with fries, spaghetti, macaroni, fried noodles with egg veg, Thendek (local dish), and Sherpa stew, are popular meals.
You'll have dessert options at a USD 150 add-on for the entire trek.
Do the tea houses serve hygienic meals?
Yes. All the tea houses along the trek provide hygienic and nutritious meals to trekkers. They get fresh supplies every day during the trekking season.
The tea houses use mules to transport the materials from lower elevations upto Sinuwa. And past Sinuwa, the porters carry the fresh supplies every day. Moreover, at Annapurna Base Camp, tea houses even use helicopters to transport fresh vegetables and other supplies.
With fresh supplies, you can have healthy and nutritious meals each day.
Can I eat meat on the trek?
You can eat meat at lower elevations like Low Camp, Ghandruk, and Chhomrong. However, we don't recommend you to eat meat on the trek at higher elevations for reasons.
The primary reason is that you may get food poisoning by eating meat, as the tea houses in higher elevations don't use refrigerators.
Moreover, digesting meat at altitude can be a problem. Due to digestion problems, eat easy-to-digest meals, and if possible, avoid cheese and butter for 2-3 days at higher elevations.
Another reason is that the entire trekking region is a Buddhist area. And in Buddhist areas, the locals don't kill animals for meat. Instead, they import meat from lower elevations. Thus, it's advised not to eat meat during the trek.
Our recommendation: Avoid meat at all costs to prevent food poisoning and digestion issues, and respect the local culture.
How will my accommodation be at the tea houses?
You'll be accommodated at the tea houses along the trek for 10 days. And on the 11th day, you'll return to Pokhara.
You'll get a twin-sharing room throughout the trek. The rooms with attached toilets are subject to availability. But at most places, the tea houses provide the attached bathrooms.
You'll get a tidy room with clean and warm blankets, a pillow, and a mattress.
Are the rooms in the tea house heated?
No. You won't get heated rooms anywhere on the trek.
The tea houses light fire ovens in the dining halls. It is where you can get warm.
As the tea houses are not heated, you need to carry a sleeping bag with a -20˚C rating. If you have your sleeping bag, bring it. Otherwise, we'll help you to rent one in Kathmandu.
Can I get a private room for accommodation during the trek?
Yes. If you're an individual on Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek with us, you'll get a room. However, if you're trekking with the group, you'll have a private room accommodation upon availability.
Note: Private room while trekking in a group subject to USD 200 add-on. For individual trekkers, there's no add-ons.
It's best to understand that during the trekking season, the tea houses get flooded with trekkers. Thus, at such times, the tea houses get fully occupied and are left with no private rooms.
Trek Safety
Will I be safe with NepTrek Adventures on this trek?
Absolutely. We prioritize your safety more than anything on this trek.
You'll get an experienced licensed trekking guide throughout the trek. With expert guide and guidance, you'll be safe on the trek.
Moreover, we set a proper trek itinerary and arranged accommodation at the best available tea house. Moreover, you'll get first aid and helicopter rescue during minor and major health injuries and issues.
Will I get safe drinking water on the trek?
Usually, the drinking water you'll get on the trek is safe. If you prefer drinking cold water, you'll get filtered water at the tea houses. Also, if you love drinking warm water, you can get it for Rs. 200-300 per liter.
We recommend you bring water purification tablets, oral rehydration salts, and a water bottle with an in-built filter.
Will I get altitude sickness during this trek?
No. You'll not get altitude sickness during the ten days of Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill.
While trekking to Ghorepani and Poon Hill, you'll trek to 3,200 meters which provides proper acclimatization. Moreover, you'll descend to Chhomrong and then gradually trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
During these six days, you'll gain proper acclimatization. Hence, you'll not get altitude sickness on the trek.
What are the protocols NepTrek Adventures follows if I get altitude sickness?
If you get altitude sickness, the first thing will be your trek guide assessing the situation. If you're experiencing minor symptoms, you may continue the trek after a good rest.
However, if the symptoms worsen, you'll abort the trek and return to Pokhara/Kathmandu. Also, after assessing the situation, your descent will be on the horse/helicopter.
Note: We'll manage the rescue on time. However, you must pay for the helicopter/horse rescue.
Is my trekking guide insured?
Yes. We insure all our staff (trek guide and porter).
While guiding at high altitudes, things can change unnoticed. Hence, to keep our field staff safe, we provide health insurance including helicopter evacuation.
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