Proposal

The Annapurna circuit, one of the pearls of the world of global trekking

Talking about Nepal is talking about ancient culture and the Himalayas. In this mountain range there are more than half of the 14 mountains over eight thousand meters in the world, the highest on the planet. And in the western region, near the city of Pokhara, on the shores of Phewa Lake, is the great Annapurna massif, this mountain was the first eight thousand climbed by humans, a French expedition, on June 3 In 1950 he managed to make history and step on the summit of Annapurna 1 (8091 meters above sea level). Very close to this massif, there is also Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters above sea level), another of the colossi, also part of the history of Argentine mountaineering. The Annapurna Circuit runs more than 300 km around the Annapurna massif.

We propose a route that combines part of this famous circuit and access to the two base camps, the south and the north (that of the French). Join us on a definitely unforgettable trip.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Meeting with de guide and the rest of de group. Hotel accommodation.

Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara (bus trip, 7am to 8am)

Day 3: Travel by bus/jeep to Ghandruk. First stretch of trekking, 4 hours, to Chhomrong (2310 masl), 9 km. Accommodation in a hostel.

Day 4: Trekking from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel (2950 masl), 7 hours, 12 km. Accommodation in a hostel.

Day 5: Trekking from Himalayan Hotel to Machhapuchere Base Camp (3710 masl), 6 hours, 6 km. Accommodation in a hostel.

Day 6: Trekking from Machhapuchere Base Camp to Annapurna South Base Camp (4130 masl) and descent to Sinawa (2340 masl), 20 km, 9 hours. Accommodation in a hostel.

Day 7: Trek from Sinuwa to Tadapani (2630 masl).

Day 8: Trek from Tadapani to Ghorepani (2860 masl).

Day 9: Trekking to Poonhill (great viewpoint of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and the entire region) in the early morning. Then, trekking to Tatopani. Night in hostel.

Day 10: Bus / Jeep to Lete. Night in hostel.

Day 11: Trekking to Annapurna North Base Camp. Camp at Sherpherds Kharka (2760 masl). Night in camp.

Day 12: Trekking to Hum Khola camp (4290 masl). Night in camp.

Day 13: Trekking to Annapurna North Base Camp (4150 masl). Night in camp.

Day 14: Tour of the surrounding area and descent to Hum Khola or camp.

Day 15: Descent through the Khalte Danda Valley to Dana. Night in hostel.

Day 16: Bus/Jeep from Dana to Pokhara. Night in hotel.

Day 17: Bus/jeep trip to Khatmandu. Last night in the hotel. The end of the trip

Next day: Free. Return

Included Services

Permanent advice on all topics in advance (flights, equipment, training, etc.)

Mountain guide from the accompanying AEX staff from Argentina

Assistance at Kathmandu International Airport upon arrival;

Airport transfers - Kathmandu;

3 nights in a hotel*** in Kathmandu, breakfast included;

Every night in mountain lodges (twin double rooms) or tent

Meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Domestic flights Kathmandu - Lukla, and Lukla - Kathmandu;

Nepalese guide;

One porter for every two people (maximum transported load of 15 kg);

meals, accommodation for guides and porters.

All permits and paperwork (entrance to reserves and parks);

First aid kit;

Insurance, salary, equipment, food and accommodation of Nepalese staff.

permanent assistance

Services NOT included

Flight to Kathmandu

Travel insurance (mandatory contract for helicopter rescue; approx. 150 usd)

Meals in the city (Kathmandu)

Drinks

Extra meals (energy, snacks, others; can be purchased along the way)

Tips (approximately 150 USD per person at the end of the trek)

Visa (40 usd at the airport)

Everything not specified in 'The price includes'.

Mountain rescue insurance (helicopter, if necessary, only applicable at the request of Nepalese medical personnel). MANDATORY. Consult

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Where do you sleep

Double rooms in small hostels in the towns and hamlets that are found throughout the route

Faq

If I have never done mountains, can I dream of doing this trekking or climbing a 6000?

As long as you are physically fit and can adapt to a high altitude hiking expedition, there would be no problem. Except for the summit day, it is high altitude trekking.

How do you travel to Nepal?

We advise you on the flight, which has numerous stopovers, via Doha or Dubai in general. No less than 24 hours counting scales

I don't have even half of the equipment required, can it be rented? what should be bought?

We will advise you with the list of equipment, what you don't have you can rent or buy

What real requirement does this expedition have? How much do you walk per day?

About 7 hours per day and the summit day is the most demanding, with approximately 14 hours of activity.

Where do you spend the night?

The overnight stay is in hostels that are located in each of the small towns. They have a bed and bedding. Also some nights in a tent.

How much does the backpack weigh?

Very little, only the equipment that you use every day, the rest is carried by the porters.

What extra expenses may I have during the tour?

Wifi in the lodges (if you want to use it, approx. 4 usd per night)
Bottled water, highly recommended (1 usd in the first towns and up to 5 usd above, per liter)
Charge the cell phone (approximately 4 usd full charge

What do we eat?

On all our expeditions we provide food service ON A FULL BOARD PLAN.

Here we base ourselves on regional food, which is very complete but typical of those mountainous areas in Asia (a lot of rice, vegetables and little meat)

It is necessary to complete the personal/medical record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Fitness (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.

Required equipment

EQUIPMENT

Small backpack for trekking (35 to 50 liters) - With ventral straps (belt)
High mountain sleeping bag (-10°C)
Trekking sticks
Category 4 Lenses

FEET

1 trekking shoe
1 third lightweight pair to rest your feet

FIRST LAYER (First skin)

changes of underwear.
2 cotton T-shirts (for camping and sleeping)
2 short-sleeved t-shirts and/or synthetic t-shirts
1 Long-sleeved synthetic T-shirt
1 Polypropylene or similar pants or leggings (not cotton). To use as warm inner pants
1 Thin polypropylene or similar gloves (not cotton)
1 pair of thin polypropylene or similar socks (not cotton), in contact with the skin.
Multifunction Buff type scarf

SECOND LAYER (Coat)

2 pairs of Trekking socks (synthetic-thermal)
2 pairs of thick mountain socks
1 cotton or wool socks (wool is used for sleeping)
2 Long trekking pants
1 coat (polar, softshell or similar)
1 Down jacket-duvet
1 Fleece gloves
1 warm hat (fleece)
1 Sun cap (with flaps)

THIRD LAYER (windproof and waterproof)

1 waterproof jacket (ultrex or gore tex or similar)
1 Pant cover (gore tex or similar or ski type)
1 Third layer gloves or mittens (waterproof and breathable). They can be ski type.

PERSONAL ITEMS