Annapurna base camp trek

Annapurna base camp trek $ 1200

Annapurna base camp trek is one of the most popular tourism destinations of Nepal. Annapurna base camp is not located at high altitude like Mt. Everest base camp. The altitude of Annapurna base camp is 4130m. Annapurna base camp is only one base camp of above eight thousand meter high mountain which is located below 4200m high altitude and  is easily accessible base camp in short time. The first reason of Annapurna base camp trek to be popular  is that this is located below 42oom high . The second reason of Annapurna base camp trek to be popular is that you can see stunning snow-covered mountains almost in three hundred sixty degree (3600) like the line of figures of hand .  The third reason of Annapurna base camp trek to be popular  is that there is very less chance to be Altitude Mountain sick . It is also known as Annapurna sanctuary trek. If you do the Annapurna base camp trek, you will, in the first part of trekking, enjoy looking  the greenery villages with farming terrace, valley with tier upon tier green hills .  Furthermore,  you can see  Annapurna one mountain, Annapurna south, Singachuli, Tent peak, Hiuchuli, Bahrasikhar  from very close. Likewise, you can also see the stunning scene of other mountains such as  Machhapurchre  Dhaulagari, south Nilgiri, Annapurna two, Annapurna  three, Annapurna four and Gangapurna mountain.  Not only the spectacular scene of mountains, the magnificent views of tier upon tier green hills with the farming terraces and green valley can be also seen in Annapurna base camp trek. The trek begins and ends in mountain village. Therefore, the local cultural parts including the local food, dress and how the local people spend the daily life in Himalaya can also be observed. When you trek in the area of Annapurna base camp, you will see the wild animals and birds and rhododendron flowers . Similarly, you can also see the beautiful sunrise and sunset. Annapurna base camp trek is said an easy and easily accessible trek in which trek you can see stunning scene of mountains and explore the biodiversity as well as observe the cultural diversity. Therefore, it is advised you to explore Annapurna base camp trek at least once in a life and make your holiday memorable. Journey Point Treks and Tours Company is always ready to make your point of journey in Annapurna base camp.

Attraction:

We believe that attraction, accommodation, accessible and amenities are the elements of tourism. Generally, element of tourism is known as four A’s. Attraction is one of the most important elements of tourism. If you are curious about what attractions are in the Annapurna base camp trek, you don’t have to do more research . You just have to read the following information. The followings are the major attractions of Annapurna base camp trek.

Mountain scene:

If you do Annapurna base camp trek, you will see the magnificent views  of mountains, world’s seventh highest mountain Dhaulagiri ( 8167m) , Tukuche peak (6920 m) Thapa peak (6012 m), Nilgiri south( 6839 m), Bahra Shikhar or Fang ( 7647 m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiun Chuli ( 6434 m) , world’s tenth highest mountain Annapurna One (8091m), Singachuli ( 6501 m), Gangapurna ( 7455 m), Machapuchre which is also known as Fistail  (6993m), Annapurna three ( 7555 m), Annapurna two ( 7937 m), Lamjung Himal ( 6983 m) , Annapurna four (7525 m )mountains. Similarly, world’s eight highest mountain Manaslu (8163m). Similarly, the world’s eight highest mountain Manaslu (8163m) can also be seen but it is in a long distance. There must be good weather to visualize Manaslu Mountain. The names of the mountains mentioned above are only the major mountains. The names of some mountains located as wing of popular mountains are not mentioned herewith. In fact, more than thirteen snow-covered mountains can be seen  in Annapurna base camp trek.

Greenery scene:

Not only the scene of mountains, the magnificent views of tier upon tier green hills is the attraction of  Annapurna base camp trek . If you look to the south direction from the path of Ghorepani Poon hill to Tadapani and from the top of Poon hill, you will see the Pokhara Valley with the tier upon tier green hills. Some time, the valley with the tier upon tier green hills looks more beautiful in the morning and evening time. Likewise, you will also see the green valley with the farming terrace which begins from the river and joins to the lap of mountains. If you look to the west north direction from the path of Poon hill, you will see the Valley with the tier upon tier green hills.  Annapurna base camp trek lies in the Annapurna conservation area project and flora and fauna are protected by Annapurna conservation area project. Therefore   Annapurna base camp trek is said to have been rich in term of mountains flowers such as rhododendron. If you do trekking in spring season, you will see bloomed rhododendron flowers from the trekking path.

Sunrise and sun set view:

Perhaps, you might have seen the views of sunrise and sunset from the sea level. But, the looks of sunrise and sunset from the sea level would be different the beauties of sunrise and sunset from the mountain. You will see the fascinating the view of sunrise and sunset from Poon hill and Annapurna base camp . When the sun comes from the east and the ray and light of sun goes to the mountain, it attracts to all.  Similarly, in the sunset time, when you see the sunset and the golden color appeared in the snow-covered mountain caused by the sunset, you will definitely   feel that this is real paradise.

Wild animal and Birds:

Annapurna base camp trek is not only rich in term of spectacular views of thrilling snow-covered mountain and greenery hills with forest, this trek is also rich in term of wild animal such as Snow leopard, Bear, Musk dear, Monkey, King and queen birds. You have to go to higher place to see the snow leopard and bear. The farmers complain of their domestic animals killed by Snow leopard and get angry. The bear can be seen in the bushes of bamboo eating the fresh bamboo mainly in August to September.

Cultural Aspect:

Ethnic cast Gurung and Magar are mainly inhabited in the area of Annapurna base camp trek. Beside, Gurung and Magar, Chhetri, Tamang and Dalit people also live there but in not significant number. Gurung mainly live in the area of Lankdruk and Ghandru whereas Magar live in the area of Poon hill. Gurung and Magar are some of the endogenous people and they have their own mother tong and custom as well as religious value. You can also see the dress of Gurung and Magar cast and their cultural aspects.  Therefore, you can observe the  human settlement, cultural and daily life of people who live in this
area of Annapurna base camp trek, from the perspective of anthropology and sociology.

Hot Spring:

There is hot springs in Jhinu Danda which lies on the trekking trail of Annapurna base camp trek.  Hot spring is at the altitude of 1780m  from the sea level. The spring of hot water is one of the attractions of Annapurna base camp trek. The hot spring is in Beach of Modi River which comes from the Annapurna base camp. You will go to Hot spring to have the bath on the natural hot spring water and stay in Jhinu Danda where hot spring is. If you go and take the bath on the natural hot spring after trekking, your tiered muscle gets relaxed.

Accommodation:

Are you worried if there is no available of accommodation? .You don’t have to worry about where to sleep and what to eat .The guest house, local hotel and motel as well and restaurant are available in Annapurna base camp trek . Most of the guest house and local hotel have the room with the shared toilet room and bathroom. Very few guest house and local hotel have the room with inside toilet. The twined and room with two beds are available so that you can sleep comfortably in private room. About food, the guest house and local hotel will provide the food as your choice. They have menu of available food. You have to choose the food written on the menu.

Accessible:

Are you worried if Annapurna base camp trek is very far and not accessible?. Annapurna base camp trek is one trekking destination of Annapurna region which is very near and easily accessible from Pokhara. Annapurna base camp trek is not a difficult trek and you don’t have to go and sleep in high altitude like Annapurna circuit and Everest region. You have to sleep at the maximum altitude of 4130 m high. Pangbuche is the area of Everest region which is almost similar altitude of Annapurna base camp and   the crops can be produced at this altitude. To get to Annapurna base camp , you have to go the Pokhara. You can go to Pokhara either by Airplane or by bus. Then after, you have to go to beginning point of trek by jeep or car.

Amenities.

The tourism infrastructure is slightly getting developed in Annapurna base camp trek. Nowadays, it is not like past. The Wi-Fi is available in all most every place. Hot shower is available. You can charge the camera and mobile. If the solar and hot shower does not work, they hotel provides the hot water which you can use for shower but you have to pay extra money. The minimum threat of human activities in the environment has been prioritized in the ecotourism of Nepal. Therefore, the luxury and sophisticated hotel like the hotel available in the mountain of Alps is not allowed to build.

The Itinerary:

Paying attention to the panoramic views of Himalaya and view of sun rise, the Journey Point Treks and Tours Company has made an extensive itinerary which has included the area of Ghorepani poon hill .  If you do Annapurna base camp trek, you don’t have to do Ghorepani Poon hill trek separately. If you have short time, you can do only Ghorepani Poon hill trek separately.