Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
- Morning 10 AM approx pick up and start your journey from Delhi/Mathura to Mathura, which is approximately a 3-hour drive.
- Upon arrival in Mathura, check-in at your hotel and freshen up.
- Visit Banke Bihari Temple
- In the evening, witness the light & sound show at Prem Mandir
- Overnight stay atMathura/Agra
- After breakfast, checkout Visit Shri Krishna Janam Bhoomi & Shri Dwarkadish Temple
- & depart toAgra, a journey of around 2 hours.
- Visit Taj Mahal, the symbol of love.
- Afternoon depart for Lucknow, a journey of around 4 hours
- Overnight stay in Lucknow
- After breakfast, checkout & visit Saryu Nadi, Ram Janmabhoomi
- Explore other places of interest like Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan
- Later leave for Varanasi, a drive of approximately 5 hours.
- Check-in at your hotel in Varanasi
- Overnight stay in Varanasi
- After breakfast, take a drive throughBHU, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, Durga Kund Temple.
- Take a boat ride along the Ganges River from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
- In the evening, experience the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Later you can explore the bustling markets and enjoy the local cuisine.
- Overnight stay at Varanasi
- After breakfast, checkout Visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first five sermon, and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum.
- & drive to Prayagraj, which takes about 2-3 hours.
- Explorethe historic Anand Bhawan
- If time permits, you can also visit the Khusro Bagh and Patalpuri Temple.
- Visit the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.
- 10:00 PM Overnight Journey to Delhi
- Morning reach Delhi
- Drop atStation
- Trips end with wonderful memories of trip
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.