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The finest challenging trek in the Annapurna region, our new itinerary has all the makings of a classic. We follow remote trails leading through secluded villages and camp in magnificent locations beneath an awesome backdrop of peaks. We traverse to the south of the Annapurna Range, where we ascend through conifer forests and cross pristine alpine meadows gaining Spectacular Mountain views (from Manaslu to Dhaulagiri). We enter the spectacular Nar region and traverse around the ice bound Tilicho Lake before crossing the Mesokantu Pass, bringing us into the very heart of the Annapurna.
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
All Clients travelling to Kathmandu will be met at the airport by a TTG representative who will arrange the transfer to the group hotel. Please look our logo at the arrival gate.
Accommodation
While in Kathmandu the group will stay in a mentioned hotel or hotels with similar categories as on itinerary. We choose hotels not too far from the main downtown. Most of our hotels will be in central Thamel so that you can shop, eat and go anywhere easily.
Whilst on trek we spend in lodges/tea houses. The Nepalese trekking lodges also known as 'tea-houses' are simple, friendly and atmospheric. As they are far from the nearest road is it not surprising that they are simple establishments as everything must be carried up by porters or animals. Most of these lodges have heated dining areas which are often attractively decorated. Bedrooms tend to be quite basic and are unheated with wooden beds and foam mattress. You will need a sleeping bag. The lodges have shared washing and toilet facilities. Some lodges have solar powered showers (charged at $3 - $5 per shower) and battery charging facilities (also charged at a rate per hour). Staying at the lodges is a great way to meet fellow hikers and the locals. Most accommodation is arranged on a twin sharing basis and if you are travelling by yourself you will room with another single traveller of the same sex. Please note, however, that at several of the places in high season, there is a limited choice of accommodation and all the lodges have only multi-bedded rooms. Where this is the case, the group will be split amongst the available rooms and this could be unsegregated male/female. Hotel nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara single rooms are available for a supplementary cost. One the trek only sharing rooms.
Solo Travellers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and we do not charge a single supplement. We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the entire trip. If you prefer to have your own single room then you have to pay single supplement, however the single room is only possible in Kathmandu not on the trek.
Food
Typical meals provided in the lodges will include some Nepali dishes and some international cuisine from pizza and chips. However as a responsible tour operator we encourage you to eat local food whenever possible because this will help the local economic and these local foods are always fresh.
We order meals in advance and your trip leader will suggest you what is safe and good to eat there. Breakfast will usually be porridge, eggs, bread, lunch will be a simple meal with a like noodle, rice, and dinner will be 2 courses consisting of soup, main meal. All drinks & beverages and Deserts are extra. In Kathmandu breakfast is included if you have booked the hotel with us. If you are vegetarian is great if not we still recommend you to stay vegetarian especially during the trek as meat are not hygiene.
A Typical Day
Shortly after first light you should wake and start packing your kitbag and making preparations for the day. Coming down to the dining room we will be served breakfast from the lodge kitchen before setting off on the day’s trek. We will generally reach our lunch stop by mid-day after around 3 or 4 hours of trekking. Lunch is taken at tea houses along the route. This is normally a leisurely affair and is a great time for relaxing, reading and sitting in the sun. Our porters usually catch up with the group during lunch and then are well on their way to the evening’s stop by the time we set off again. It is usual for the afternoon’s walk to be shorter than the morning session. On arrival at the lodge the trek leader will organise everyone’s room. After checking in to your room you may wish to relax with a beer on the terrace of your lodge before taking dinner. Dinner is taken in the dining room which normally has some form of heating. This is a great time of day for reliving the events of the trek so far and for general socialising. By 9.00pm most trekkers will have retired to bed and by 10.pm the whole lodge will be asleep.
Group Leader & Support Staff
The group will be led by an experienced English-speaking local leader, and on trek will have the services of porters to carry luggage.
Spending Money
Approximately US$400-600 (or equivalent Australian dollars, Euros etc.) changed into local currency, should be sufficient for miscellaneous personal expenses including tips for guide/porters, drinks for all trips & meals in the city. It is not necessary to obtain local currency (Nepali rupees) prior to departure. Sterling, US Dollars and Euros are equally acceptable for exchange in Nepal. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash, since you will exchange the majority of this on the day of your arrival in Kathmandu. If you prefer not to carry all of your spending money in cash, it is possible to withdraw money (rupees only) from ATMs in Kathmandu using your debit or credit card. During the trek it is possible to buy snacks, chocolate, tea, coffee, soft drinks and beer on most days. Please be aware that since everything has to be carried up, these items become more expensive as you gain altitude.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ for good service. Tips do not form part of the wages of your guides, porters and trek crew but they are very much appreciated. It is important to remember that tipping is voluntary and should be dependent on good service. Normally the tips are given at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group rather than from individuals. Most groups will give the tips with a bit of ceremony (or sometimes a party) on the last evening, to mark the end of the trip. The level of tipping should be determined by the group as a whole with everyone contributing an equal amount that all are comfortable with. As a rough guide, we recommend about 10% of your trip. At the end of a trek many people also like to donate various items of their equipment to the porters and trek staff who work so hard to make the trip a success. Boots, gloves, hats, scarves and even socks (clean of course) are always warmly received by the porters. Technical clothing and equipment such as head-torches and trekking poles are highly prized by the Shepa crews. If you think you would like to donate equipment at the end of your trip, your local trip leader will make arrangements for a fair distribution among the trek crew.
Baggage Allowance
Your baggage on trek will be carried by porters. The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking should be no more than 15kg. It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on trek at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude
This holiday involves going to high altitude. During the course of your trip you will reach altitudes in excess of 4230m metres. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatize successfully. When we plan an itinerary we consider this very carefully and plan our holiday.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 12 kgs for the porter.
You must bring the following items:
The following items are optional:
Notes
The Nepalese are still traditional and conservative in the way they dress. Therefore to avoid embarrassment on both sides we recommend that you respect this and do not wear revealing clothing or sleeveless tops while visiting Nepal. Shorts are acceptable, but they should reach to just above the knee and be modest and for women it is preferable to wear trousers or a long skirt.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
All nationalities require a visa. The visa fee is $40 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, and $120 for 90 days and is obtainable on arrival. Payment must be made in cash and USD, GBP or Euros are accepted. Please bring 4 passport size photos for different permits.
Trekking Permits – what do we need from you?
We need your passport copy to make the necessary permit and arrangement. Please make sure we have this at least one month ahead of your trip. We also need your original passport after arrival to obtain the special Mustang permit.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK/US/Australia/Germany e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist checkup.
Currency
The unit of currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee. We can change this money in Kathmandu which has better rate than hotels and Airports. Guides will show you the place after arrival.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/
Preparing For Your Trip
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a trekking holiday getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. We suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime leading up to your trip. Regular hiking in hill country is the best training but jogging, squash and swimming are also good for developing cardio vascular fitness and stamina. Note that you will encounter a lot of steps on the trail while ascending and you might wish to tailor your exercise to take this into account. Whatever your preparation you should make time to spend at least a few days prior to your trip making long walks in hilly country. It is also a good idea to do some reading about the country and the culture of the local people before you embark on an adventure holiday.
Climate
October to November and March to May are the best times for trekking in Nepal. These months either side of the summer monsoon season is neither too hot in the foothills nor too cold in the higher elevations and they offer the best conditions for trekking. December till Feb is winter and cold but often clear blue sky and nice day. Pre-monsoon is the best time to see the colourful blooms of the rhododendron at lower elevations. The post-monsoon months usually offer the clearest skies and the most settled weather. At either of these periods you will encounter a wide range of daytime temperatures during your trip from approximately 25ºC in Kathmandu to approximately 14ºC at 3000 metres, and approximately -5ºC at Throng la. The ‘real feel’ temperature in the middle of the day will be much warmer than this but at night in the rarefied air the temperatures plummet and you can expect to experience overnight temperatures below freezing anywhere above 3000 metres. In the higher elevation- the night time temperatures during winter may reach –5ºC or exceptionally, below this. Extended periods of rain or snow are very unlikely outside of the monsoon period but short lived storms can and do occur.
Books
Maps
Annapurna Base Camp. 1:50,000. Nepal Maps
A good scale map with contour interval at 40 metres. This is the definitive map for the Annapurna, Nar Phu and Tilicho Lake trek.
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Please do not forget to come with a positive attitude, flexibility, a sense of humour and an appetite of adventure and discovery!
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The Following dates and prices are LAND ONLY itinerary joining in Kathmandu. Please make your own flight arrangements. If you need some help to arrange an international flight, we can suggest you some agents who are specialized on ticketing.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - No surcharge guarantee whether you are booking for this year or the next, we have undertaken to guarantee that all of our Land Only prices will not change once you have booked your holiday.
DATE WITH FESTIVAL & EVENTS - recommended If you are planning your holiday and want to have once in a life time experience then chose the date that combined with events or festivals. It will enhance an experience of life time in your holiday.
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You can also use this tour as a base for a tailor-made itinerary. Like your personal architect creating your one-of- a-kind home, our Travel Specialists will execute the trip of a lifetime. It's all up to you - logistics, pace, budget, dates, performances, visits, explorations, meals and lodging are hammered out down to the finest customized detail. Please fill in our tailor-made request form.
If you do not want to join a group then you can also make this a private trip with your friends and family one at your own schedule. Considering this, Trekking Team Group organizes private journeys as well. Please choose your own departure date.
When you arrive in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan international airport,You will be warmly greeted by our airport representative. After traditional warm welcome you will transferred to Kathmandu Hotel, we will discuss about the trip and briefing about the package, evening typical welcome dinner.
Your first day will begin with the breakfast at your hotel. Today is your full day sightseeing tour so at the very first beginning, you will be taken to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the important historic and tourist destination in Nepal. The main attraction in the Kathmandu Durbar square is Hanuman Dhoka palace. The striking place was named in honor of the monkey god, Hanuman. At the southern end of the Durbar Square there is the most curious attraction in Nepal, the Kumari Chowk. After visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square you will be guided to the famous Buddhist Swayambunath Temple in Kathmandu. This temple attracts Buddhists and tourists from round the world. Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the valley. The view of Kathmandu valley from the top of the temple is stunning.
Early in the morning, today you will leave Kathmandu valley and drive towards Pokhara. You'll head along the road toward Pokhara through the beautiful scenic beauty. You leave the highway to Pokhara at Dumre and head north to Besisahar and change a jeep to Syange, it takes about three more hours to get to your overnight place.
Our guide will be driven you to Dharapani today. First trail takes you to the Marsyandi valley wide open up to Syange after that the wide narrow valley will appears when you go ahead. You can explore the Nepalese rural village and interact with the local villagers about their lifestyle, crossing through the barley, rice and potato field. At the evening dinner and overnight in Dharapani.
Today after breakfast you trek a gradually ascending path and cross a stream to reach Koto. On the way you can enjoy the spectacular mountain views are of Annapurna II and Manaslu range along with beautiful views of forests which add another dimension to your trek. Furthermore walking you will reach Koto which is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and other ethnic groups where you can explore and interact the lifestyle of Tibetans people mainly influenced by Buddhist. Stay overnight in Koto.
This morning after breakfast you head out early, as you have a long and somewhat difficult day before. You cross the river leading to the Nar Phu valley and hike up through beautiful woods above the Phu Khola. On the way to Dharmasala you can explore some beautiful woods and past several small caves, and a pilgrims"Dharmasala". After you emerge out a narrow canyon, you may actually enjoy under a wide waterfall just before Dharmasala. Evening dinner and overnight in Dharmasala.
You start out trek to Meta from Dharmashala. You will climb out of the gorges to the small Buddhist settlement at Meta.Today after breakfast you will leave Dharmasala and start your another trek to Meta. The trail is carved into the narrow and steep sided walls of the Nar Phu Khola, climbing through pine forest. The trail breaks into a huge expanse, surrounded by the snow capped peaks of Pisang and Kang Guru. If you have time you can go to explore the remains of abandoned settlement where Tibetan refugees lived for a short time following the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Overnight in Meta.
Another classic Himalayan trekking day, You will head to Nar from Meta today where you will visit superb views of huge peaks that stretch north towards Tibet, as you trek down to the old bridge spanning a deep, contoured and narrow gorge. It's a good thing the scenery is so stunning. The village of the Nar is the largest in the region where the villagers eke out the living trading and tending their barley field. You will visit monastery on that location.
At Nar you will explore the impressive gorge country. This day is a rest day. Make fit yourself for the further journey. This day is for acclimatization. Physiologically prepare yourself for adaptation to changes in climate or environment. Alternatives for the day is if you want to visit, you can explore Nar Phu Valley, to visit some of Gompas, climb the prayer-flag festooned hill above Nar for wonderful views, or sit at your lovely guest house overlooking the whole scene in the sun.
Today is adventurous day with long day hike so we get up early in the morning and head to Kang La pass. From pass you can see the Annapurna massif. You will ascend through Nar Valley and reach to Kang La pass crossing a series of alpine meadows where you will explore the high ridges in the vicinity that afford an almost 360 degree mountain panorama including Chulu East at the head of the valley. Overnight in Kang La Pass.
You will set off early, as today is a long but spectacular day, a reak highlight of the trip. From Kang La Pass you make the ascent over the Kang La the trek's highest point. The view are phenomenal and from the pass you can see far across the entire Annapurna range, with a stunning view of Annapurna II and Tilicho peak and beyond. It is a steep descend, which is mainly straight forward with sections of scree slopes that will need to be navigated. From here it's all the way down untill you reach Ngawal. Stay in Ngawal for overnight.
Today trek from Ngawal to Manang is little bit short than other day trek. The trail pass thorugh leveled path along the bank of the Marsyangdi river to reach Manang. On the way to Manang you can explore the pine forests, and also the Braga village where you can interact with local people about their daily lifestyle and farming terraces. You can enjoy the majestic views of the Annapurna range, Tilicho Mountain and beautiful landscapes. Stay overnight in Manang
Today's path is little up and little down, you will trek through Manang heading the western gates.You will cross the river and continue walking on the southern side through coniferous forest. After reaching Kangsar village you need to walk further up to towards Siri Kharka and pass a Monastery on the way.Then you can see the spectacular views of Gungang Himal and Mt.Chulu when you walk uphill. After a short walk you will reach Siri Kharka. Overnight in Siri kharka.
After breakfast you will be trekking to the tilicho base camp through the small villages by crossing the Jomsom. The trail goes through the middle of the landslide area whereby you can see impressive rock formations along the trail. Beside that you can visit the wonderful village Khangsar and communicate with the local village peoples and about their cultures. Then after you can enjoy the natural beauty rivers and lake which are truely magical. Camp in river bank.
Toady after breakfast our tour guide will take you to visit Tilicho lake. On the way you enjoy yaks and deer grazing above and below the trail. On the other side is Tilicho Lake, a large spectacularly set lake nestled at the foot of the north face of Tilicho Peak. The lake was reffered to by the leader of the French expedition team as ‘The Great Ice Lake’. The Lake also holds an important place for the Hindus as this sacred lake features in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus, The Ramayan.
It’s a tough stage at first involving a 300m ascent to a ridge high above the lake. The traverse includes a couple of ridge crossing before a short steep ascend to the Mesokanto La. From the pass anticipate views that stretch back to the lake as well as views to the Nilgiri peaks and Dhaulagiri on the far side of the Kali Gandaki Gorge. From the Mesokanto La there is a steep sometimes under snow – descent to camp at 4440m. Alternatively you might continue for a furtherhour to a lower camp at 4000m. From these vantage points you gain an eagle’s view to the village of Marpha way down in the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
A long ridge descent that leads gradually down to the Kali Gandaki River and the village of Jomsom. You pass through the pretty village then cross through an extensive network of terraced fields to reach the valley bottom, Jomsom. On arriving you will stay in a comfortable lodge close to the airport. Overnight in Jomsom.
Today you board the early morning flight to Pokhara soveuring magnificent views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. On arrival at Pokhara airport you will have transport on standby to take you into the town. Here you can wonder the markets and the lakeside for a couple of hours before returning to the airport for the onward flight to Kathmandu. On arrival transfer you to your hotel.
Your final day in Kathmandu is a free day. You do as you like. Many people take the time for shopping others enjoy exploring the cultural sites of the city. Our local guide can advise you on the best shops in the area. Farewells! Our airport representative will travel with you to the airport.
Nov 19 2018
We did a 23 days hike with Trekking Team Group in October 2018. We were 100% satisfied with the overall experience of the trek. Everything was neatly organized. Communication beforehand was very quick efficient and in a timely manner. Upon arrival in Kathmandu we were carefully taken care of every single day. First by the agency (sightseeing/ evening dinner in Kathmandu) and later by our fantastic, very knowledgeable and experienced guide and porter. We booked a group trek but since no other people signed up for the same itinerary the trek was carried out as private trek without additional cost. I am glad to have chosen TTG as operator and would recommend undoubtedly to everyone that plans to go trekking in Nepal.
Jun 14 2017
ABC with Trekking Team Group was an outstanding choice! With so many companies to choose from it is difficult to determine who will be best suited to your needs- especially online! While in Thamel I spent the weekend before our family trek comparing companies and I found TTG to be most accommodating, professional, experienced when discussing various trekking options. Our trip to ABC with TTG was the best value out of the 6 companies I compared and looking back I would not have changed a thing! Our guide, Hari, was exceptional- patient, knowledgable, well-spoken. Overall, very pleased with Trekking Team Group and the experience!
Jun 13 2015
I have had a wonderful experience with Trekking Team Group.The care and attention given to everyone was 'over the top', and the pricing was extremely reasonable. Additionally I participated in a 10 person 22 day camping supported trek to Nar, Phu and Tilicho Lake areas. The scenery was stunning, the leadership and support was way beyond expectations, the value was tremendous, and the overall experience was completely off the scale! The area we trekked in had such a variety of landscapes, cultures and natural beauty that each day was exciting and new. Hats off to Goku, Arjun, and all the other TTG staff. Experience could not have been better.
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This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the trip destinations in this site are remote areas, within under developed countries, where events are less predictable than is usually the case in. The unexpected is the norm in these areas and, despite painstaking planning and organization, our adventure trips can never be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places that we visit do not have the same quality of emergency health and safety services that you are used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is generally uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotels often do not approach the standards of the West.
IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THIS, YOU SHOULD NOT TRAVEL WITH US. This unpredictability also means that the itineraries that we put forward for each of our trips should be seen as statements of intent, rather than as contractual obligations. A variety of factors, including weather, transport difficulties and political instability, might dictate that we change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes that are necessary, after consultation with the group. Only rarely will such changes be significant, and we will always do everything within our powers to minimize the effects of the enforced changes. We cannot be held responsible for the results of changes or delays, irrespective of how they are caused.
Trekking Team Group is the major supporter of Ambe Foundation, an apolitical and not-for-profit organisation. We contribute our support for the development of some community schools in remote villages in Nuwakot district. We have been supporting Gramin Devi School and Khumbeshwori School, both community-based educational institutions, through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects.
Donation
Trekking Team Group donates one percentage of its total business profits to the foundation on yearly basis. The donated amount supports the ongoing maintenance of Gramin Devi School and Khumbeshwori School in Nuwakot.
Sponsorship
One of the major activities of Ambe Foundation is the children sponsorship programme. It is conducted in full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.
Partnership (Volunteering Program)
The Ambe Volunteer Programme, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilise teams of experts and interested individuals effectively for education, health and community development in Nuwakot district.
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