My friends and I did a 7 day trip along the Annapurna circuit. Our guide Dinesh was incredible, he made the trip fun and memorable. He was well versed in navigation which reassured any hesitations that we may have had beforehand. We trekked at the beginning of monsoon season and Dinesh prepared us for encountering leeches, because we were most nervous about that. He always made sure that he ordered food to our liking and he taught us some Nepalese card games.
As a company, Imperial Nepal was great. We never had to wait on accommodation or food. We were able to add rafting at the Trisuli River Resort and a city tour of the highlights in Kathmandu. They also provided down jackets for the Poon Hill trek on our final days.
Overall, this was one of the most memorable trips of my life and I would book it again.
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
Annapurna Base Camp Trek (14 Days)
33 Reviews
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Easy
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4,130m/13,549ft at base camp
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Full board on trek
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Tea house/ Lodge
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By Bus/Car/flight
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Mar - May & Sept - Nov
- Customizable Itineraries
- Best Value Guaranteed
- We can help you make it fit your budget.
- "Snowball Discount"
Outlined Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days
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Airport – Hotel- Airport Pick up and Drop off by a private tourist vehicle
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Standard twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast for Two nights
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Standard twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara for 2 nights
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Complimentary farewell dinner at one of the western restaurants
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All necessary paperwork, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits, and Tims Card
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Tourist coach to Pokhara and from Pokhara ( private vehicle upon your request but the price will be there)
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All standard meals while on a trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
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Mountain tea house on the trail.
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Tea/Coffee served in a cup
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Purified drinking water during the trek
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Government licensed and well trained English speaking local trekking guide and his entire expenses
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The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. We assign one porter for every two guests
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Insurance of Guide and Porter and all expenses
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Down jackets and sleeping bags ( to be returned after trip completion)
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Free Imperial Nepal duffel bag, & Trekking route map
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Adventure certificate (after completion of the trek)
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First Aid Kits (Basic)
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All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
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Extra night accommodation and meals in Kathmandu/ Pokhara
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Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara except for official dinner
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Personal trekking equipment
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Travel and rescue insurance
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Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, extra shower, etc.)
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Tipping to guide porter
Trek Description
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the journey to the paradise, filled with mesmerizing wonders of nature to walk along. As the name suggests in Nepali language, Anna-purna, meaning "full of food" is treated as the "Goddess of Harvests ".
Lying within the top 10 highest mountain in the world, Mount Annapurna is the home of many trekkers adventuring the highest peaks. Annapurna Base Camp Trek sets a blissful expedition to the height of 4130m from where a complete 360-degree panorama of the Annapurna Ranges can be captured by the eyes.
As the trek to Annapurna Base Camp begins from the Lake City, Pokhara, you are simply going to get the fabulous start through terraced farmlands, rhododendron forests, inspiring mountains, picturesque villages, cascading waterfalls and many more.
Walking along the trail of Annapurna Base Camp trek, you ways are full of enticing major western parts of mountains like Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Ganagapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare. All these mountains here almost form a circle of about ten miles in diameter. Also, the sanctuary comprises of a deep glacier at the centre joining the Modi Khola to the south.
Also, the villages are the native of Gurung, Magar and Thakali community are fantastic to explore their way of communication, culture and styles during Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Trek Route
The initiation point for Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Annapurna Region is Pokhara. We drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and again from Pokhara to Nayapul after which we start walking all the way to our destination. Upon completion of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, we return back the same way we went for Annapurna Base Camp Trek Nepal. This is a complete overland tour and involves no flights. The Route Map has captured every trail we would be following throughout our Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Click Here for the routes and coverage areas of your destination.
Trek Highlights
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking takes you to the Annapurna Sanctuary with full of dazzling Himalayan ranges around you. It is indeed one brilliant destination to observe the natural wonders that is sure to make you speechless. Here are the major highlights of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek Trek.
- Sight Seeing in Pokhara – the Phewa Lake, the Davis Fall, Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), Gupteshwor Cave, Mahendra cave and many others
- Pokhara valley view
- 360-degree panorama of the Annapurna Ranges with Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and many others
- Poon Hill
- Tadapani, a place to watch the tower in the village
- Avalanche tracks and moraines
- Machhapurchhre Base Camp
- Stunning Mountain Dhaulagiri views
- Learn Buddhism, and visit ancient monasteries
- Unique Gurung, Magar and Thakali culture and generous hospitalities of the people living in this region
- Spring Season is the best to discover the wild variety of flowers all around
- The traditional farming system
- Annapurna Base Camp
Our Trekking Group
The trekking group to Annapurna Base Camp Trek depends on the number of persons. Normally, we take in 1-15 persons in a group. However, if you are in a bigger group of more than 15 persons, we can manage the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking accordingly. The maximum number '15' is the outcome of generally organized group treks. But, we are good at organizing treks for any group size you require.
Besides the trekking group, we have our local staffs to assist you as well. Trekking does not just mean traveling around; it will be more rewarding if you can gain good bunch of information of the areas you travel. So, we provide you with guides for that and in order to assure easy travel experience, we have porters who would carry on your luggage. We will facilitate you with 1 porter for 2 persons, 1 porter carrying maximum of 20 kg weight.
Guides and Porters
For trekking group of 1 to 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
For trekking group of more than 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide, 1 Assistant Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Accomodation and Meals
Our overnight stay would be on Tea houses and Guest Houses during Annapurna Trekking. Twin sharing comfortable beds and common bathroom will be provided. The place is clean and hygienic. However, if you require a single supplement accommodation, it can also be made available on request at an additional cost of US$ 200. But still you need to be aware that single supplement accommodation may not be available at all the places during your Annapurna Base Camp trek.
Our Annapurna Base Camp Trekking would let you experience typical Nepali food, special mountain foods and other cuisines including international cuisine like Indian, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental. You can always make your choices from the food menu available there. We will have breakfast and dinner at tea house/guest house whereas we will have lunch on our way.
While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels facilitated with Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower, Internet service and others. The facilities provided here is of 2 to 3 star standard hotel. We offer welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfasts during your stay in Kathmandu. Other meals as well as your other personal expenses will be from your own pocket during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea/Coffee) are included during Annapurna Base Camp Trek once you leave move ahead from Pokhara.
Transportation
The means of transportation are private vehicles and tourist bus. Pick up and drop from airport to hotel, and hotel to airport will be done by the vehicles of Imperial Nepal Treks. Also, we will be driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus.
Our Annapurna trekking will start with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. From Pokhara, we drive to Nayapul and walk all the way to our destination. While returning, we take in the same track back to Kathmandu by taking a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu early morning.
Safety and Pracaution
It is necessary that you take in good precaution during your travel to avoid any difficulties in your Trek to Annapurna Base Camp. As the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking leads to higher altitude range, you need some trustworthy, experienced, qualified and well-equipped people around you. Your safety is assured by the local trek guide and other staffs.
Since these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced, qualified and well-equipped leader such that your trek runs safe and successful one. The guides of Imperial Nepal Treks are trained and licensed from Nepal Government, certified from TAAN and Nepal Mountaineering Association with experience over 8 years. So, this is a double assurance for your safety and to make sure that you are in the correct and professionals hand. Thus, you need not worry about anything; we are here only at your service.
Health Issues
Regarding health issues, we are well aware that you are likely to get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up high at faster pace is too harmful and can be fatal as well because of less oxygen. Some general symptoms of AMS are
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid pulse (heart rate)
- Shortness of breath with exertion
Due to this, we need good time to adapt in the current environment and thus we have planned our itineraries in such a way that we get enough time for acclimatization to ensure your health safety.
A good planning for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a must to minimize the health risks with problems like AMS. And if you are a patient of heart, lungs or blood disease, it is very important that you consult with your doctors and familiarize yourself with the remedies for the diseases before trek. Â
On your day of arrival, Imperial Nepal Treks will be there to welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. We will then introduce you to all of our team and take you back to your hotel where you can rest and get ready for the next day.
Imperial Nepal Treks organizes a full-day city tour around Kathmandu Valley. The aim behind this is to let you have the know-how of Kathmandu city, the city of monuments, temples, and monasteries such as Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, Changu Narayan, Budhhanilkantha and many others. We will provide you with leisure time for rest and preparation for the final departure that is scheduled for the next day.
On this day, we offer you a welcome dinner at a typical Nepali Restaurant where you will taste different varieties of Nepali food. Your overnight accommodation remains unchanged.
We start Trek to Annapurna Base Camp with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The drive to Pokhara is filled with an outstanding panorama of river and countryside. If you have learned about Nepal, you must have gone to this beautiful source of treasures, the place called Pokhara in Nepal. Once we arrive here, you will be transferred to the hotel you've booked before. After taking some time for refreshment, we visit some exotic places lying in Pokhara such as Davi's fall, Gupteshwor cave, Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda – astounding view of Pokhara from here) and later, you will encounter out of the world experience by boating on Phewa Lake. Your accommodation would be in a tourist standard hotel where breakfast will be provided within our budget and other meals will be counted on your own expense.
Heading for Annapurna Trekking, we take a short drive to Nayapul. Passing by the famous Bindhyabasini Temple, and the wonderful view of Pokhara valley along with the Himalayan range of Annapurna Region, we reach Milanchowk. Walking along the Gobang Khola, we cross Phedi, Naudanda, and little higher from here lies places like Kande and Lumle. Crossing the bridge over Dhoti Khola, we arrive at Nayapul.
After some time we head for Tikhedhunga from Nayapul. We ascend from Nayapul and cross the river over Modi Khola. Now walking along the Bhurungdi Khola, we step in Birethanti. At Birethanti, check in formalities takes place at the ACAP office. The countryside villages above Bhurungdi Khola are simply awesome and passing by these villages here, we arrive at Tikhedhunga. Your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
The trail drops down for a while and then climbs up steadily to Ulleri. Ulleri is the view point for Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The special point about Ulleri is that it consists of 3200 stone steps engraved with beautiful landscape in Magar village. Because of the fantastic scenery here, you will be getting the ultimate energy to climb up the steps and head further to the destination. Further, from Ulleri, the pathway goes upwards through the Rhododendron forests along the Bhurungdi River. Ascending over the trail, we reach Ghorepani, the trekker's stop that was previously an important campsite. Ghorepani is the source of excellent views of entire Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
Poon Hill, the famous spot to eye on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, is one popular destination among trekkers of Annapurna region as it would let you detain the view of the sunrise over the mountains like Tukuche, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung, and others of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Taking in the snaps from here, we descend back to Ghorepani. From Ghorepani begins our trek to Tadapani after breakfast.
Heading towards Tadapani now, we descend through the trail crossing a bridge over Ghar Khola. Also, we pass by the Deurali pass and reach Ban Thanti. The pathway is descended steeply from here for a while and then we need to climb to reach Tadapani. Once we cross the small ascent, we are at Tadapani. Tadapani is a place to watch the tower in the village, a great view of Tadapani village can be observed from here. We stay overnight here. Your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
From Tadapani, the Annapurna Trekking starts with a steady climb, the pathway is straight and almost perpendicular. Starting with this strenuous route, we reach Chiule and little further we cross a bridge over Tibuje Khola. Crossing the Kingtrongkholagaon, we reach Taulung from where again the same steep trail begins towards Chhomrong, a beautiful village inhabited by Gurung people residing beneath the Annapurna South. Passing by Chhomrong, we ascend for Sinuwa and stay overnight there. Your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
From Sinuwa, our Annapurna Base Camp Trek Nepal leads to Deurali along the ascent trail. The pathway is steady and we need to climb around 840m from Sinuwa. On the way, we pass by Kuldhigar (an abandoned settlement), Bamboo (damp and cold deep forest), Dovan, and Hinki Cave from where the Avalanche Track starts. Walking along the Modi River, we finally reach Deurali. We stay overnight here. Your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
Ascending from Deurali, we are about to step into the highlight of our Annapurna Trekking, the Annapurna Base Camp. Following the Modi River, we climb upwards and find avalanche moraines near Bagar. A steep trail from here leads to Machhapurchhre Base Camp. From Machhapuchhre Base Camp, you will be able to grab some stunning views of the Fish Tail Mountain, Machhapuchhre, accompanied by other mountains like Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna. You will also notice that the vegetation disappears once we are about to reach Annapurna Base Camp and the path will also widen as we enter into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Heading west from here, we arrive at the final destination of our Annapurna Base Camp Trek Nepal which was once a site of British Expedition in the year 1970 AD. The final point of our destination is full of mind blowing views around as Annapurna South is so close and is dazzling right in front of us. The Annapurna Sanctuary would present you a complete 360-degree panorama of the Annapurna Ranges with Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and many others. We stay overnight here. Your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner)
After accomplishing the Annapurna trekking to our final destination, Annapurna Base Camp, we retrace the route back to Dobhan. Walking involves descending through the trail and we reach Dobhan. We stay overnight at Dobhan; your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
We backtrack our journey to Chhomrong from Dobhan by descending along the Modi River. We stay overnight at Chhomrong; your accommodation would be in a lodge/teahouse where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch, and dinner).
We start our trek fresh morning with some breakfasts at Ghandruk and head down for Nayapul. As we reach Nayapul, we have our lunch and drive back to Pokhara in our private vehicle. We stay at Pokhara and stroll around the lake side. Your accommodation would be in a tourist standard hotel as before where breakfast is included within our budget and other meals will be counted on your own expenses.
From Pokhara, we can take a short flight back to Kathmandu. You will be taken to the hotel you've stayed in before (unless changed). As this is the last day, we enjoy the farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with live music and rejoice in the moments.
The representatives from Imperial Nepal Treks will drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and assist you in your final departure from Kathmandu. We bid our last goodbyes and you will head towards your destination.
What is the success rate for your trips?
- We have up to 98 % success rate for our Annapurna treks.
What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?
- To prepare for a strenuous trek you should begin training at least two to three months before your departure. As a guideline, an hour of aerobic exercise three to four times per week would be considered a minimum requirement. The best preparation is bushwalking involving relatively steep ascents and descents. If you can manage a couple of valley floor to ridgeline ascents per comfortable and able to enjoy the trek to the fullest. They are physically strong, sharp-witted and have an incredibly positive attitude towards a life that we would consider extremely tough. There is something about a trek in the Himalaya that draws you back time and time again. For keen walkers it is a paradise and even avowed non-walkers find that one foot just seems to follow the other, drawn by the appeal of what lies beyond.
Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
- Yes Some one come to pick you up from airport to hotel .
What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in trekking?
- In Kathmandu we will provide you 3* category hotel and mountain normal Tea house/ Lodge
Is it possible to reserve a trip now and pay deposit later or do I HAVE to pay deposit at booking/reservation?
- About deposit amount depend about you, This is possible you reserve your trip now and pay your deposit amount 20% later
Is there a possibility of getting separate rooms for the Kathmandu portion of the trip? If so how much extra will this cost?
- Yes this is possible of getting separate rooms in Kathmandu, It cost around $40 Per night.
Is this a guaranteed departure even if I am alone stating in the request trip?
- Our departure is guaranteed even if you are along.
When I pay the remainder of the money on arrival in Kathmandu, how do you take that money? US cash or credit card?
- Remaining balance you pay upon your arrival in Kathmandu. We accept Visa card, MasterCard, and cash.
What sort of food can I expect in trekking?
- Most teahouses (lodges) in Annapurna trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat(rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat items on the menu.
Is the food in mountain prepared to international standard in terms of safety?
- YES, the food is very safe during the trekking and we recommend you to eat the vegetarian and local food. Please follow the suggestion of our guide on the trek.
Is water provided and is there still water available at higher altitudes? Is it filtered/boiled? Readily available?
- Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and tea houses. You can buy bottled water at the cost of USD 2 at lower elevations to USD 4 to higher elevation per littler. You can also drink the normal tap or spring water if you bring the purifying aid with you.
What mode of transportation do you use?
- We used in Kathmandu all transport Car/ Van/Bus with A/C
What is the best season for this trekking?
- February, March, April, May,/ October, November, December are the best time to do Annapurna trek.
What is the weather and temperature like in trekking?
Spring - March / April / May / June
- During springtime, the average temperature is 17 degrees C with a maximum of 25 degrees C during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
July / August Through Mid-September is Monsoon Season
- The maximum temperature during the monsoon season averages 25 degrees C during sunny days with a minimum -15 degrees C in the morning and night at areas above 4000 meters. The average temperature tends to hover around a comfortable 18 degrees C.
Autumn - End of September / October / November
- The average temperature during the fall is 15 degrees C with a maximum temp of 20 degrees C during sunny days and a minimum of -10 degrees C in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters altitude.
I m a Vegeterain, is that a Problem ?
- No problem at all because the lodges mostly serve the vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients to eat vegetarian meals to avoid the food poisoning, eating heavy meals and non- vegetarian meals at the high altitude is not really safe for the stomach.
Do your guides have trekking guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center? Have they received first aid training for high altitude?
- Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). And NMA.
What safety measures are in place? What safety equipment do your guides carry with them on trek to deal with sickness/accidents?
- Our guides are well trained for the high altitude problems and first aid. They always carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well. All our guides carry the local mobile phones and SAT phones for the emergency.
Do you know about how many miles the trek is?
- Total distance of the entire trek is about 75 miles.
Do we book our own international flights to and from Nepal?
- Yes, you need to book your own International flights.
Can I charge my digital camera or other equipment’s on my trip?
- These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges
Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
- There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.
Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking?
- No In Trekking you need a cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.
How much additional money do I need per day?
- It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 15 to USD 18 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.
Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
- This is a difficult thing to gauge. we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.
What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
- Our guide he arrange some guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hotel water in bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.
Is Imperial Nepl staff insured?
- Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters.
Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?
- Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.
Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
- Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.
Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?
- The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.
Can I obtain the visa for Nepal upon on arrival at the airport?
- YES, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.
2 WEEKS ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING Oct 2023 • Family
Successfully did 2 weeks Annapurna circuit trekking along with my daughter and Guide Mani.
It was amazing experience. The guide was so good that he planned everything at micro level and executed flawlessly. He guided us through difficult terrains, harsh weather conditions, especially in Thorong La pass and instilled confidence when we felt weak. He took care of our food and accommodation also very well. Will go again to other adventurous hikes with him. I can definitely vouch for him!
Trekking to ABC is as easy as abc with Imperial Nepal Nov 2023 • Friends
We did the ABC trek on a 12 day package from Kathmandu with Imperial Nepal.
It was a meet and greet by the boss Paras when we arrived at TIA. We stayed at Thamel which was very close to the eateries and shopping. The next day the eight of us went for a city tour organised by Imperial and were treated to a welcome dinner.
We flew to Pokhara on the 3rd day, was abit chaotic at the domestic terminal but our guide Shiva Lamsal was on hand to ensure that we got through security and into the waiting lounge swiftly. We met our porters on arrival and were whisked away to the start of our trek at Phedi.
The next 6 days was the climb upwards to ABC and Shiva will brief us every night and again in the morning on the day's arrangements. Aside from his official duties, he also had a good sense of humour and he made the tedious trek alot more fun and informative. We were all very pleased with the choice of guest houses, except for Himalaya and above, we always had ensuite bathrooms and more importantly, power points for our devices. Helped us saved quite abit. Shiva was also helpful in getting us upgrades like on the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Overall it was a great experience with Imperial Trek, Paras, Shiva and Ramchandra (our porter) for being attentive, arranging the stay at good guest houses and always having a smile on their faces. Although we just got back, I've already bought my next ticket to Kathmandu and had reached out to Paras/ Shiva for another trekking adventure with Imperial Nepal in 2024.
Excellent Service and Amazing Experience to ABC Nov 2023 • Friends
Had a great experience with Imperial Nepal which was highly recommended by a friend who did both ABC and EBC trek with them. Paras was really helpful to provide us all the information we needed prior the trip and he came multiple times to meet us in Kathmandu to ensure that all are in order. He even made an extra effort to bring forward the farewell dinner and bought a cake to celebrate 1 of our friend's birthday. Such sweet gesture.
We were indeed very happy with their services. Shiva, our guide will brief us every night on the next day's arrangements and answer our questions if any. Without him and the 4 porters, Ram, Bisal, Sujan and Susil, we wouldn't have made it to the base camp. It was an amazing experience with Shiva pointed out some interesting discoveries along the trek.
Thank you Imperial Trek, Paras & team for making our trip so pleasant. Will highly recommend those who are looking for a good agent!
Annapurna Base Camp excursion Dec 2023 • Friends
Overall very satisfied with the services rendered. Friendly, accommodative and informative. Our guide, Shiva Lamsal, is extremely nice and friendly. So are our 4 porters as well. Lastly, thanks to Paras as well for helping us to make this trip a dream come true.
A well organized trek Sep 2023 • Solo
I completed the Annapurna base camp trek with Imperial Nepal in September/October 2023. Shiva worked as my guide and Bharat worked as the porter. Both of them were very helpful. It was a well organized trek and I am happy with the service provided by Imperial.
Our second trek with Imperial Nepal! May 2023 • Friends
Our trek up to Annapurna Base Camp was our second trek organised through Imperial Nepal and again we were extremely satisfied with both the experience of the trip and the professionalism and helpfulness of Paras! Due to time constraints we needed a trek tailored to our time and Paras was so helpful in accommodating us. Everything was organised from start to end and ran seamlessly with no surprises. We were lucky enough to have our guide from our previous EBC trek, Gautem and he really made it for us. His knowledge, friendly attitude and sheer amount of energy really made the trip for us! On big memorable experiences like this, into places like the Himalayas you really do need to choose a company with experience and on the ground knowledge, contacts and networks. Imperial Nepal is just that company. We are already planning our next Himalayan adventure for 2025!
A truly professional and hugely exciting trip May 2023 • Friends
Myself and two friends did Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), with Imperial and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Paras organised everything perfect before, during and even after our trek. The transport, accommodation and guidance was all exceptionally well put together. A huge and special thanks to Gautem, our guide, who incidentally was the guide for my two friends to EBC pre-Covid, was superb. A true professional and someone we all got to know and like immensely. I would definitely recommend and am already planning my next trip to Nepal in which I will undoubtedly be using Imperial again. 5 stars.
Good Mar 2023 • Friends
Amazing trip of annapurna base camp Mr ram was managing director of imperial Nepal treks he manage all of our programme of Nepal tour. Santosh is our trekking guide.he has more experience in mountain trekking he give good service for us.our porter are very strong everyday they help us.
Written March 12, 2023
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Excellent trekking up to ABC Oct 2019 • Couples
We went trekking up to Poon hill and ABC under guidance of Imperial Nepal. They did not disappoint. From initial organising of the whole trek by Mr Ram Regmi to the execution by the very able and charismatic guide Sujan with his team of assistant guide Gautam and porters Suman , Api ,Roman ,Kaka. The whole team was v v humble , helpful and sincere. The trek was quite tasking especially to the older ones. Ours was a family group and one extra who joined our group. The group soon divided into 2 - the more fit youngsters in their 20s who would finish about an hour before us each day . The over 50s braved on valiantly , and I am thankful , without any mishaps. The trek has marvellous views , stunning. The cherry on the cake was unwinding and relaxing our sore muscles in the hot springs at Jhinu Danda. Guide Sujan managed both his team of porters and us v well and with respect. He is a v humble person . He never said a cross word , waited patiently and encouragingly for the slow ones ( I was one ) with always an encouraging word. Always tended to our meals and needs at the tea houses with attention to detail. The sense of achievement at the end of the trip is great. Us three siblings got together after a v long time and accomplished this wonderful , fulfilling trek.
Madhvi
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My 18 day trek to Everest Base Camp included the magnificent Gokyo Lakes and the very famous Chola Pass. Our incredibly experienced, fun, friendly guide, Hari, knew every single mountain peak, every trail, every teahouse and almost every guide and porter that we passed knew our Hari! Every step we took was under the watchful eye of Hari, helping us negotiate trails that were covered in snow and ice. He was truly the best guide you could ever wish for. We encountered some unexpected and unprecedented weather conditions that added some extra challenges to our trek, but Hari never wavered in his positivity and confidence in us to get over The Pass and onto Everest Base Camp.
We were a small group of 3 trekkers, I am a very inexperienced trekker but never once felt I would not achieve my dream of reaching Everest Base Camp because Hari was our voice of positivity and always encouraging us that our dream was possible. Our amazing porters Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, unbelievably fit and the most kind and happy porters you could ever have. In many areas of the trek where we needed extra help, they would both come back after dropping our heavy bags off, and help us navigate our way safely until I was capable of letting go of their hand. WE DID IT!! THANKYOU SO MUCH HARI, GHOBINDA AND PRASHANTA.
ABC base camp - April 2019
I have been wanting to do the trek for a long time. Imperial Nepal is my friend recommended. It's a wonderful trek and exactly the wildlife experience I needed. So much thanks to my guide Mr. Hari, he is very responsible and helped me alot in the journey. Is was a fantastic company. I would highly recommend.
Calvin Mah
Malaysia
Excellent service! Great guides. Highly recommended! - December 2018
Imperial Nepal arranged our 14-day trip that included 9 days of trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. From Kathmandu Airport pickup to Airport drop-off, everything was handled by them. We had great hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, reliable transport and best of all the great guides Mani and Shiva on the trek. They took care of the stays, the meals, helping us on the way if we needed help. Great atttitude! Very friendly. Weather turned out to be very nice too. Spectacular views, great places to stay. Would love to do another Himalaya trek again. And will definitely chose Imperial Nepal.
ArvindR403
Beaverton, Oregon
A memorable trek to ABC - Thanks to Imperial Nepal! - November 2018
We did the 14-day Annapurna Base camp trek/trip in Late Sept-Early Oct.
Ram took care of all the arrangements and I sincerely thank him for everything. it was perfect. We were 10 in our group and the two guides - Mani and Shiva. They were with us from Kathmandu to Pokhara, on the trek and back till Kathmandu. Took care of all the hotels, flights, transport, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and virtually everything along the way so that we can enjoy the hike. Of course, the trek itself is beautiful. We live in Oregon, USA and have our own share of greenery and waterfalls, but what we saw during the 9-days of ABC trekking dwarfed all that. The beautiful green lush valleys, abundant waterfalls, suspension bridges, snow-capped mountains and nice little places to stay along the way, it was a blissful experience. Mani, Shiva and all the porters we had were excellent and very helpful all along the way. When one of our members struggled, they would help carry the backpack. A couple of folks had to drop out due to health reasons, so Mani stayed to help them get back to Pokhara, while Shiva took rest of us forward. Mani joined back a day later. They managed all such deviations with ease. When we told them that we would like shorter lunch breaks, they would call ahead or have a porter run ahead to pre-order our lunches. All the places we stayed were neat and clean. The rooms/dorms at times were smaller than expected, but we soon found out the reservations along the trek guarantees a bed to sleep, but does not guarantee a specific type of room. At one place, we had reserved 4 rooms for 2 couples and 3 singles, but we had to adjust with two dorm-style rooms as another group wanted a place to stay and did not earlier had a reservation. Once we figured out that the reservations were more 'fluid' than we thought, we also made a change to one of our destination so that we distribute our trekking time more evenly. Mani gladly took care of the change. We loved the friendly spirit of all the fellow trekkers, porters, guides and everyone we met along the way. Weather cooperated with us well too. Perfect weather during out time on the trek. ABC sunrise views were fabulous. Overall the trip was great!! Thanks again to our great guides - Mani and Shiva.
Arvind K
14 Days Annapurana Circuit trek - October 2018
It's a wonderful trek! Exactly the wildlife experience I needed. Beautiful sceneries along the trek! So much thanks to my guide Mr. Kalyan, he is very responsible and helped me alot in the journey, especially when the high altitude sickness kicked in. This trek is absolutely amazing!
Kalyan B
The experience of our lives - May 2018
My wife and I had always talked about how much we would love to explore the Himalayas and to be able to trek surrounded by some of the most stunning views in the world. Thanks to Imperial Nepal Treks our dream came true last month. From the first days in Kathmandu, including the full day private tour of the city to the hotels in the main cities (Kathmandu and Pokhara) everything was seamless. The best part of our trip was undoubtedly the 9-day trek to Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp, including all the aspects of it (the route, guide and porter, the food, and the teahouses). Thank you very much to Paras for organising this trip for us and for assisting us and solving all the problems we had in such an effective way. Special thanks to our trekking guide Babu and our porter Gautam, who made our trek a once in a lifetime experience. I would recommend this company to anyone and I will surely use it again on my future trips to Nepal
jorge a
ABC Trek Taking the Poon Hill Route - April 2018
The manager Paras set up a custom trip to ABC base camp. It was an unbelievable experience if you love being in nature. I’m very fit and my guide Nimral Thapa was happy to push the pace with me. He always made sure I had a good room and full belly. Make sure you are prepared with the proper clothing. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow case and accept the fact that hot showers are unlikely and the washrooms are not always clean. If you get over that you’ll have an amazing time. Jungle, mountains, fresh air, great people!
The_Stryde
Excellent guide and porters for ABC trek - April 2018
We have just finished the Annapurna Base Camp trek with Imperial Nepal. Our guide Hari and our porters Gautam and Shiresh were excellent, very friendly young men with good English. The looked after us very well, staying with us and supporting us as we trekked, and making sure our meals and accommodation were sorted each day. We chatted a lot to the 2 porters Gautam and Shiresh and they were very knowledgeable about the mountains, the areas we visited and Nepal in general. It was lovely to share stories with them, and I’m sure they will make excellent guides as well.
Leonek
Gold Coast, Australia
Awesome Nepal!-September 2017
Imperial trekking is really helpful! I didn't have a fix date yet and planned to go on November(informed Paras from Imperial around July), and when suddenly I changed date to less than a week before i go eqrly Sept, Imperial can still made it fine.
Furthermore, the guide, Sudip is really helpful, he help guiding me through the trekking. Too bad I cant complete the ABC as I fell sick, but it's still an awesome exprience with awesome tour company!
Really recommend Paras&Sudip!
Christian Leona... L
ABC Trek - May 2017
When looking at holiday destinations we knew we wanted to experience culture and adventure with a bit of a challenge thrown in.
Our choice to go to Nepal and trek Annapurna Base Camp was an easy one and choosing Imperial Nepal Treks helped make it one of the best experiences and holiday of our lives.
From the moment we enquired online with Paras, to our online booking and arriving in Nepal 8 months later we had received great advice, service and attention.
Our 14 day Annapurna Base Camp itinerary had been arranged to suit our personal requests and suited us perfectly. We also included an overnight Nargakot hike which was a great introduction to Nepal and got our hiking legs ready for ABC.
We chose to fly to Pokhara in preparation for our trek and were happy to catch the bus back to Kathmandu afterwards.
Wonderful weather, great food and our informative, friendly and fun guide Chandra and porter Ramzi made our trip so enjoyable. Their support and individual attention was so helpful and appreciated. We were looked after so well.
Thank you Imperial Nepal Treks for the wonderful memories.
359jonno
Adelaide, Australia
“Annapurna Trek” - April 2017
We had a great time!” - Jaunary 2017
We chose imperial Nepal treks due to the great reviews here on trip advisor and im so happy we stuck with our decision! They met all our expectations - my boyfriend and I did the ABC trek with a porter and our guide Nirmal. He was super friendly, easy going and amazingly knowledgable! He was very flexible and helped us adjust our plans as we wished. His endless positivity was a huge help for us as we were trekking. Great local restaurants were chosen by him for us to eat at and they never disappointed us. Paras, the boss of imperial treks was also helpful throughout the planning of our trek. Everything was well organised and went smoothly! Thank you so much for everything Nirmal and Paras!
Emma S
Sydney, Australia
Visited: January 2017
“Amazing winter trek - ABC” - January 2017
We had an amazing trek to ABC located amidst mindblowing scenery and super-friendly people.
Our guide KC and porter were very supportive and kept adjusting the plan to suit us. They went out of their way to make us comfortable on the trek and we will always be grateful to them for that. We also learnt a little Nepalese from them and it was fun :)
The staff at Imperial Nepal were so helpful right from the start. They handled the booking and the trip professionally and we could always rely on them to provide us with valuable information while planning the trip. We were looked after so well and I will fully recommend Imperial Nepal to anyone who is visiting Nepal.
Thank you for making our Nepal trip amazing. We will be back soon :)
Sivasubramanyan
Visited December 2016
Visit Product: Annapurna Base Camp
“Annapurna Base Camp - Dec 2016” - January 2017
"A little bit up, a little bit down... mostly flat" (well not quite).
Firstly - the staff at Imperial Nepal are brilliant.
Paras took care of all the details of the trip from the time we arrived to the time we got on the van back to the airport.
Our guide Sujan was considerate and encouraging - kept us on track and on time to ABC despite our various illnesses.
The porters - Sudip, Prakash and Depok were perpetually cheerful and willing to share their language and culture.
Early winter is one of the best times to do the walk - few people on the trail, lots of room at the tea houses and temperatures are pretty comfortable (high teens during day and a little below freezing at night - depending on altitude).
Note: the walk involves a several (thousand) stairs. However the views along the way and at ABC more than make up for the effort.
Overall an excellent walk and I highly recommend the guys at Imperial Nepal.
Sirreele
Emu Park, Australia
Visited : December 2016
Visit Product: Annapurna Base Camp
“best trekking company” - November 2016
Me and my friend did the Annapurna base camp trek with our guide babu, he was the best guide we could have asked for, very flexible and did what ever we wanted to do, he took us to the best spots and showed us the real nepal, absolutely no complaints and would highly recommend him to anyone wanted to have the best time in nepal
“ ABC, a memorable trek”- October 2016
I was supposed to to EBC last year but last min mother nature threw in a quake and I could not do it. Ram was very kind to allow me reuse the advance I had paid and this year I went to do EBC. But this time bad weather prevented any flights to EBC so thanks to Ram and Mani last min we changed it to ABC. ABC was just amazing out of the world experience for me which was enhanced by my capable compatriots Mani and Sudeep, Infact I have 2 daughters one Mani's age and another Sudeep's age. So perfectly fit in as a family and they took good care of the old man that is me :-). As all old cranky codgers I took my tile to get ready, walked slowly and complained often about my gas problem, prostrate, weak knees .. endless but poor Mani took it all and kept me going. I really appreciate his patience. What I most liked about him was he was always right behind me to help me when I lost my footing but he never advised me how to hike, That is the best part so he was never a nag but a patient guide. Sudeep the kid was amazingly strong and I have promised him next time I shall not bring half of my wardrobe :-). We danced, palyed cards and exchanged philosophical musings all the 10 days. I miss Annapurna my compatriots Mani, Sudeep and ofcourse their chief Ram,
"Great track through Annapurna region”-October 2016
We had a great 8 day track in the Annapurna region. We also was some days in the Chitwan National Park. Everything was well organized by Imerpial Nepal Private Tours. It was perfect from the first till the last day. The perfect thing for us was, that it was possible to get an indviduel planed Tour. If we will come back to Nepal, we will definitly plan our stay with Imperial Nepal Private Day Tours again.
“Ask For Babu!”- September 2016
We had a great 4 day trek through the Annapurna region. Our guide Babu (Suren Thapa!!) was a lot of fun. His personal input into the trek was much appreciated as he took us to great food, tea and even a rarely visited local town. The accomodation was always very friendly and helpful.
Nick P
Sydney, Australia
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Amazing Trip To Annaurna - May 2016
Our trip to Nepal will be something my girlfriend and I will remember for the rest of our lives, and a big part of this was thanks to the guys at Imperial Nepal Treks and the jewel in their crown, our guide Hari.
Despite my reservations about booking with the first people we talked to about visiting Annapurna base camp, it was the best decision we made. Ram and Parash managed to sort everything out for us, from quite literally the last seats on a coach to Pokhara (which were fully booked by people returning home from Dashain, the biggest festival of the year for Nepal) our accommodation when we got there, our amazing guide and everything in between.
The thing that really made it for us was having Hari as our guide. Hari will work tirelessly to make sure everything is right for you: booking forward whilst walking to get you a room in teahouses on the trek (a difficult task during high season); bringing you fresh fruit to eat (he even insisted on climbing a tree to get us some limes to try); to simply being the best guide to this incredible country and the kind, beautiful people that live there.
If you only need one reason to use Imperial Nepal as the company to organise your trek for you, then Hari is it.
Go visit Nepal, if you love mountains as much as I do you’ll never forget it and Imperial Nepal Treks are the guys to show you what I mean.
London, United Kingdom
Visited October 2015
Verified TripAdvisor Review
Very well organised and good value - March 2016
I organised my trek through imperial nepal from the uk. I can say that I'm very glad I did. I was met at the airport in Kathmandu and brought to a good hotel in Thamel by private car. I was met by Ram at the hotel who explained the trip in detail to me and what the plan was for the next few weeks. Ram even took me to get a simcard In my phone which cost in total npr 1700 for 3gb of data which kept me in contact with home for all of my time in nepal. I stayed in the best rooms in Kathmandu and Pockara. Before the trek I met Sujan my guide before the trek we had dinner in Kathmandu to enjoy some Nepali food and traditional dancing we also had time to discuss the trek. I went to ABC I had Sujan as my guide and a porter in adition. I was served fresh fruit every day all meals and coffee tea was paid for I could choose anything from the menus on the treks I was served by Sujan very, very well. I chose to drive back to kathmandu by private car which was also very good after the trek. I can not say enough good things. Everything was well organised and paid for there were no hidden charges. Ram is very good at organising custom trips. Sujan my guide was top class my porter was strong and pleasant. I was made to feel special by imperial nepal and they made my trip to Nepal organised and structured but with the ability to adapt and do other things when I wanted. I would definitely recommend this company to my friends and family.
ABC 14 Days
My son and I trekked to ABC in October. Imperial Nepal is a local Nepalese company and we were glad to support the locals with our business. Imperial Nepal were very friendly and bent over backwards to ensure we were happy with our experience and had everything we needed. The guide was very friendly and informative and did everything he could to ensure we were more than satisfied with his service.
We were in Nepal when problems arose that were out of the control of the tour company. It was reassuring to have the professional experience and the local knowledge of our tour guide and Imperial Nepal Treks to smooth out any problems and ensure we didn't have to worry about overcoming such problems.
Yes, it is possible to trek ABC on your own. However, you would miss out on a great deal of interesting information and history by doing it without a local guide. ..... a little like walking around the Louvre in Paris without a guide to tell you about the works of art. The guide is also useful in communicating for you with the locals if required and ensuring accommodation in busy times when beds may be in short supply.
We found the scenery spectacular and the service provided by Imperial Nepal to be spectacular also. I would have no hesitation in recommending anyone interested in doing any trek in Nepal to do it with Imperial Nepal. They are committed to customer satisfaction and will leave you with an experience to remember fondly.
Icn C
Greater Sydney, Australia
Annapurna Base Camp Trek - October 2015
Thanks to Paras, We had a wonderful time in Nepal.! He arranged us everything we wanted to see and answered to our many questions.! Imperial Nepal Trek is the best company to make you discover this beautiful country and people.!
What to say about my trek to ABC..!! It was marvelous, a bit hard but when you get there you forget everything.! A particular thank to my guide Sujan Khanal who was patient and supported me during those nine days.!! I will never forget.! Again thank you so much.!!
Take good care of you and see you in Nepal.!
Bisous d'Axelle et Fred
Annapurna Base Camp - April 2015
I did the Annapurna base camp trek with Dinesh Khanal as a guide . The whole experience from beggining to end was amazing and i highly reccomend both Imperial as a company and Dinesh as a guide . Along with the breath taking views and occasionally challenging terrain was the comfort of having a knowledgeable guide to make life easy . Great trip .
Angelo D
Imperial Nepal is the Best -Â May 2014
This is our first time for trekking in Nepal, we don’t know how to start and prepare we arrival Kathmandu late evening. Until we meet Trekking company Imperial Nepal Treks Ram Regmi they show us the easy plan in my limit time. We have no trekking equipment but he organize the cheapest price and good team for take care us. Evening he bring us Nepali traditional dinner place which was so grate and first time we try that much strong rice wine we never forget his good offer. We planed go to ABC treks he arrange us one good guide and two porters. They take care us like a family and brother. One of my friend have a problem from foodpoison he has to take a rest and waste a time for trekking but the guide can manage the limit time for finish this trek.
We very impress with our team and they become my good friends .at last we have to give credit to my guide SANTOSH and very good support porter, the men who give us a nice experience and unforgettable first trekking trip.
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