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There is a controversy regarding the name and location of the Chulu Peaks, there are several peaks close by and are also a part of Chulu massif but are not indicated in the map. Thus it is difficult to differentiate between the two Chulus. However, the Chulu group comprises four peaks.
Two in the east and two in the west, Chulu west may also be called an Chulu Central. There is no technical difficulty in ascending this peak but the progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.
Start Point : Besi Shar
Ending Point : Jomsom
Trip Duration : 24 Days
Max. Altitude : 6431 Meters
Best Season : Sep-Nov, March-May
Facts of the Trips
| Starting from: | Beshi Shahar (Drive from Kathmandu 7 hour) private transfer |
| Ending at: | Jomsom (By Air) |
| Grade: | Alpine |
| Highest access of the trek: | 6,431m. |
| Culture: | Different Community with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Thakalis & Tibetan. |
| Mode of trekking tour: | Lodge Trek - Recommended one or camping trek. |
| Himalayan sights: | Annapurna I - 8091m. Annapurna II-7937m. Annapurna III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m,Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Churen Himal 7371m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m, Machhapuchhre 6993m, Mardi Himal 5588m. Singu Chuli 6500m, Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Gangapurna 7483m, Lamjung Himal 6931m, Manaslu 8163m, Ganesh Himal 1-7429m. Ganesh Himal 2-7163m, Ganesh Himal 3-7110m, Ngadi Chuli 7871m, Himalchuli 7893m, Shringi 7187m, Pisang peak 6019m, Himlung 7126m, Gyajikhang 7038m, Cheo Himal 6820m, Chulu East 6338m, Chulu West 6420m, Thorong Peak 6484m, Yakawa Kan 6482m, Ratna Chuli 7035m, Brikuti 6364m and more snow capped mountains. |
| Most Attraction of the trek: | Different Community with majority of Gurungs & Magars and Great Himalayan scenery etc. |
| Lakes: | Gangapurna Lake – 3350m., Tilicho Lake 4200m. highest lake of World. |
| Min 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 | 11-12 |
| 1550 Euros per person | 1300 Euros per person | 1210 Euros per person | 1150 Euros per person | 1060 Euros per person | 1000 Euros per person |
Lodge Trek (Tea House) and climbing Chulu west:
1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed, breakfast ( BB) plan and hotel category 3/4 stars
2. Permit fee of Chulu West Peak
3. Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
4. One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
5. Park fees for Annapurna region
6. TIMS Permit
7. Kathmandu – Besisahar & Pokhara - Kathmandu by private transportations Car, Van, Heice and Coaster
8. Insurance for Guide & Porters
9. All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
10. Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
11. Farewell dinner
12. Our service charge
Price Excludes:
1. Personal equipment for climbing & Trekking
2. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
3. Betray charge
4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
6. Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
7. Personal expenses
8. Tipping (Tips)
9. Bar bills & Beverage
10. Departures taxes for International flights.
Suggested Climbing gears:
Climbing boots, Crampons
Ice axe, Harness
Karabiners, Ice screws
Snow bars Tapes/slings,
Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat)
Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts
Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters,
Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool,
climbing socks, Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts,
T-shirts, Wool long underwear
Down high altitude, Sleeping bag
Down jacket/ trousers/vest, Climbing sunglasses
Sunscreen, Lip salve
Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing
Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves
Equipments are available in Kathmandu on sale and parts of this equipment can be rented too.
1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu bed, breakfast (BB) plan and hotel category 3/4 stars
2. Permit fee of Island Peak
3. Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
4. One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
5. Park fees for Everest conservation
6. TIMS Permit
7. Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight
8. Insurance for Guide & Porters
9. All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
10. Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
11. Farewell dinner
12. Our service charge Price Excludes:
1. Personal equipment for climbing & Trekking
2. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
3. Betray Charge and Hot shower
4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
6. Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
7. Personal expenses
8. Tipping (Tips)
9. Bar bills & Beverage
10. Departures taxes for International flights.
Suggested Climbing gears:
Climbing boots, Crampons
Ice axe, Harness
Karabiners, Ice screws
Snow bars Tapes/slings,
Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat)
Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts
Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters,
Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool,
climbing socks, Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts,
T-shirts, Wool long underwear
Down high altitude, Sleeping bag
Down jacket/ trousers/vest, Climbing sunglasses
Sunscreen, Lip salve
Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing
Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves
Equipments are available in Kathmandu on sale and parts of this equipment can be rented too.
Guide/Sirdar/TripLeader: All our guides/Leader are professional & Experienced Local Sherpa (Expert in Himalayan Trekking & Mountaineering) and of course from region of Mt. Everest (top of World peak) Solu (Lower parts of Everest region and Khumbu (Higher part of Everest region). They are fully trained/licensed holder from Ministry of tourism in Nepal. They speak good English, sound knowledge of Nepalese cultures, religions & life styles of people and all our guides are at least 5- 12 years of experiences in Trekking & hiking trip in Nepal Himalayas.
Porters/Helpers: Our Trekking & Mountaineering Porters/helpers are fully acclimatized with Himalayan Environment. We always select physically fit strong enough to carry your bags during trek. Some of they will speak little English As well. All our porters in Nepal trip are well Equipped, Insured and paid. We provide 1 porter for 2 people or 1 porter for 1 person (solo trekker). The Maximum of porter weight limit is not more than 30kgs. However, this limit does not apply for Camping/tented trek.
Assistant Sherpa guide/helper: for group of 5-6 Pax, we provide 1 Assistant Sherpa guide/helper, 7-10 pax, 2 Assistant Sherpa guide/helper and number of Assistant Sherpa guide/helper will add according to group size. The job of Assistant Sherpa guides/ helpers is to lead slow walking trekkers, handling porters, walk a head for room reservation if necessary, help to sick Trekkers if necessary or any task given by guide.
Economic of Service: / DELUXE
Once you are joined with Annapurna Foothills Treks, we take guarantee of our Excellent/Deluxe typed Service to all our valued guests. Our Agency never Behave you as our business customers but we always respect, take good care and will provide our sincere attention for your comfortable holiday in Nepal. Our professional & Experienced Team will make rewarding holiday once in your lifetime Experience! We will put all our efforts to make your holiday trip fantastic & Memorable One.
Accommodations during Trip: Accommodations in Kathmandu City will provide DELUXE room Hotel where all Modern Hotels Facility are Available. During Trekking trip in Nepal, Our Sherpa guide/Leader will select best available tea houses/Lodges with common Bathrooms/Toilets.
Meals during trip: during your staying in Kathmandu city Pokhara Buffed Breakfast will serve between 0600- 0930hrs in the morning. During your trekking, full board (3 meals, breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) self choice meals order like restaurant from meals menu of Each Lodges/tea houses. This is our good system to make our guests fully satisfy from their own self meals choice.
Advantages to join trip with Annapurna Foothills Treks
There are few reasons and Advantage to join with us.
- To obtain real special cost Package and Guarantee of real special Quality services during your holiday (most of international company offer at least double price for same services & trip Package we provide. Joining Local Sherpa Agency like us, you are supporting poor economic condition of real mountain Sherpa guides & porters of Nepal and saving your money as well.
- For Best, fact & exact information about trip, well designed Itinerary suitable to your timeframe of Holiday, well Acclimatization during trek
- Professional Service from Government registered Leading Local agency and by Experienced sherpa Staffs
- Team of 100% sherpa Trekking, Tours & Expeditions Guides & Leaders
- Trustable, faithful & hard working Sherpas Team for any Himalayan Trips, Valuable trip package Provider
- Small group trip for better care and comfortable service Arrangements to our valued guests
- Best Selected DELUXE accommodation during trip
- Flexible in itinerary, any trip can design on your requirements
- Everyday departure & Trip organize from single person
- Meals as your choice during trek
- Team Work for Sense of Humor & Service responsibility
Do you still have some more days after this Trip, looking for any other additional Activities to join?? If you say Yes, of course we can plus to organize any short tours (1-10 days), Rafting (1-10 days), Jungle Safari Package (1- 3 nights), combined tours, Rafting & Jungle safari Activities including Sunrise/sun set tour of Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Pokhara city, Mountain flights, Canyoning etc… Just let us know your areas of Interest, requirements: We will make combined multi- activities Adventures holiday trip package for your great holiday in Himalaya.
If you have few more days, you can add extra 2 nights/3 days most recommended short adventure trip from Pokhara after trek.
The Most recommended Short Adventure Activities Package (Rafting plus Jungle Safari)
Day 01. TRISULI RIVER RAFTING- CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Trisuli River Rafting put it point from Kathmandu or Pokhara (Approx 3 hrs), meet the group, guide & Staff. Start Rafting at River which will take about 3 hrs, take Light Lunch at bank of River. Drive to chitwan National park, check into resort, free welcome drinks (tea/coffee or any cold drinks as your choice), and take Lunch. Elephant ride tour or Village walk as per time constrain. Evening join the Tharu Ethnic (caste from Terai region of Nepal) Cultural Music Show (this program may not available if you will stay at inside National park resort). Buffed Dinner of Meals as your choice from the Menu.
Day 02. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Early morning after Tea/coffee, Bird watching Program (approx 90min), back to Resort for Breakfast. Canoe trip at Small River to especially to see Crocodiles, birds, visit to Elephant Breeding Centre and back to resort for Lunch. Afternoon Elephant bathing & Elephant Ride to Jungle or just jungle walk as your own. Free at Evening or Join Cultural show (if there are no show on first night). Buffed Dinner of Meals as your choice from the Menu.
Day 03. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK- KATHMANDU
Drive to Kathmandu by DELUXE tourist bus (approx 6 hrs) or by flight (25min). Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu.
Special offer cost Package: Euros 155.00 per person (Out side National Park)
Special offer cost Package: Euros 230.00 per person (In side National Park)
Cost Includes:
- Tourist bus to Rafting Point & jeep drive to resort after Rafting
- 3 hrs rafting at Trisuli River with Light Lunch, Rafting Staff, Rafting equipments etc.
- 2 nights/3 days Jungle Safari DELUXE Accommodation on Full Board meals basis
- Jungle Activities like Elephant Bath, Tour of Breeding Centre, Jungle walk, Village walk, Bird watching, Cultural show, Real Canoe Trip & Elephant ride
- DELUXE tourist bus( A/c) drive to Kathmandu including Buffed Lunch & Bus Station Transfer
- Any bar bills & cost of personal Natures
- Chitwan- Kathmandu Flight: US$ 91.00 & Airport tax( Rs 170.00)- Fare can change without any notice
When you travel with Annapurna foothills Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd , We never force you to follow our fixed/set package, BUT services like Hotel reservation in city or sightseeing tours in city which you can make yourself own arrangements! If so, we will remove that service from our set Package which you don’t need or you would like to arrange yourself, we can just provide you services of only trekking package too. So we have given you various options. Also based on your previous trek Experience, if you would like us to customize the Itinerary (add more days or make shorter) suit to your timeframe of holiday, we are always Flexible with our Programs and Packages.
However, the given Itinerary is well designed for well acclimatization from high altitude sickness, we always advised to go through the special designed Itinerary and cost package. Timeframe
Optional Trip Design-
Plan & design your own Trip: Not satisfied with above Trip package offer? Program out of your budget? Or Program out of your timeframe?? Still we are ready to redesign trip package suit to your timeframe, Budget, interest and requirements, please fill the Form and summit it with detailed information request. We will reply you with suitable package of your choice & interest with fact information.
Budget trip Package: I like your trip Itinerary/program plan but I am planning LESS BUDGET trip, still can you help? Yes, of course why not. If your budget for this trip is less than our DELUXE package offer, but still you are interested with our above suggested itinerary, we will try our best to provide you BUDGET TRIP PACKAGE suit to your requirements and interest. Please mention your Expected Budget package, Timeframe, Standard of Hotels you like to stay or any other personal requirements. We will reply you as soon as possible.
Group Join, Private Trip & Single Supplement conditions:
Group Join Trip: We organize Group join Trip Minimum from 2 people to Maximum 15 persons. If you are single person and looking for group join trip Departure, just write us E-mail with any questions, advices or requirements, we are pleased to reply you within 24 hours!
Private group Trip: We organize private group Trip from single person to Maximum 15. Private group Trip is suitable for couples, spouses, friends’ network & family.
Single Supplementary Charge: Either you are in group join trip or Private Group trip (except Solo trekkers), if you are single person (single Male or single Female) but Not couples or boy friend/girl friend or no one to share room with you, in this case you will provide single room in whole trip and you should pay single supplement charge extra. If it is possible to share room with same gender (Male/male or Female/female), do not need to pay any single supplement charge.
Trip Departure: Every Day from March 1st to end of May (Spring Season) we make Trekking in Nepal all places, from June 1st to end of August ( summer season) Monsoon, we only plus Trekking like Mustang, Upper Dolpa, Tibet and Lhadak, from September 1st to end of November( Autumn season) it is peak season in Nepal, you can book trip us as our fixed departure date or own your individual. December 1st to end of February (winter season) During this time is very cold in Nepal, but, you can excellent view and very less tour find during Trek, we organize winter Treks in Nepal, Lang Tang Trek 10 days, Helambu Trek 8 days, Everest panoramic trek 8 days, Gorepani Trek 7 days Treks, Kaligandki Trek 12 days, Annapurna sanctuary Trek 12 Days
Best Travel Seasons: The best Selected Months are April, May, October & November for better weather. Early September, March & June are best option for those who seek Trekking in Less tourist traveling month especially for famous trekking region of Nepal like Everest & Annapurna region treks in Nepal. July & August is best months for Trekking in forbidden kingdom of Nepal: Mustang & Dolpa. December to February are Winter Seasons (Snowing Months) in Nepal, please look winter trekking options with us. Click (Winter Trekking Package in Nepal)
For Booking / Reservation or Inquiry, Please contact us
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in.
The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.
Day 02: Kathmandu
After the breakfast in the morning, our city guide will come to the hotel with vehicles and then we leave hotel to visit Kathmandu Darbar Square, the house of living Goddess Kumari, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, The Red Monkey God and hundreds of erotic carvings. Swayambhunath is the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas.It is said to be 2000 years old.
Boudhanath is a huge Buddhist stupa located about 7 km east of Thamel. It stands on a massive mandala style platform and has features similar to the Swayambhunath, though it is bigger than Swayambhunath in size. It is said that this stupa was built during the 5th Century. Every year, Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and neighboring countries visit Boudhanath, particularly in winter and Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath temple is one of the biggest Hindu temples.
Day 03: After drive trek to Khudi (790m/)
Drive 190km (5/6 hrs) by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Besisahar and then trek 2 hour further to Khudi. This is a beautiful road trip through the hill country with views of the Himalayas. We stay overnight at lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Germu phant/ Syanje (1,314m)
Trek through a lovely valley, crossing suspension bridges and seeing waterfalls. We make trek through bushes, cultivated Maize, rice and Beans. As we proceed ahead, the valley becomes narrower with barely populated villages perched on the steep flank of the valley wall.
Day 05: Trek to Tal (1,700m)
Here the famous Marsyangdi River ambles through a small widening of the valley floor, providing fertile ground for planting before vanishing into the huge boulders created by landslide. While passing through the small bamboo,
This valley was once a well trafficked area along the salt trading route with Tibet. We will enter the Manang District at Tal. We stay overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2,670m)
Trek passing through many Chortens and Mani-walls, we come across the villages heavily influenced by the Tibetan culture. The entry gate at Kani Village wards off evil spirits giving those that pass through it added blessings for a safe journey. As we reach Chame, the headquarters for the Manang District, Annapurna II appears looming in the distance.
We stay overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3,185m)
This trek crosses to the right and then the left bank of the Marsyangdi River, and the valley narrows as the trail gradually climbs to Pisang. We stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3,351m)
As we trek along the south bank of the Marsyangdi stream, the landscape becomes sparse with vegetation. The trail continues along the river basin slowly ascending to Manang. We stay overnight at lodge in Manang.
Day 09: Manang
We will spend a day in the village of Manang to rest and acclimatize. Some nice day trips are possible from here. Annapurna III and Gangapurna are displayed magnificently here with a hanging glacier in between. We stay overnight at lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,018m)
We trek branching away from the Marshyangdi Khola, steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. We stay overnight at lodge
Day 11: Trek to Chulu West base camp
We have to walk for three hours from Yak Kharka to Chulu west base camp. Sometime, we see blue sheep on the way.
Day 12: Chulu west base camp trek to chulu west peak High Camp
At Chulu west high camp, our climbing guide will teach you about how to use the climbing gear and check all the equipments.
Day 13:
Climbing early in the morning, Annapurna Foothills Treks climbing sherpa will take to you Chulu west summit (6420 m). We stay overnight at Chulu west peak high camp.
Day 14:
Extra day for if incase of bad weather or altitude sickness.
Day 15:
Trek to thorung phedi (4500m)
Day 16 Trek to Muktinath (3,798m)
This is one of the most challenging trek days as we will leave very early in the morning (before sunrise) to cross the Thorong La pass (5,416m/17,819ft) by noon, and then trek down to Muktinath. Muktinath, a symbol of religious acceptance, is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike, for they worship their God by a different name in the same temple. We stay overnight at lodge in Muktinath.
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2800)
The 18.5km/5hrs trek to Jomsom descends from here, with views of the Kaligandaki River far below and Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks towering in the west. At Eklobhatti Village, the trail conjoins with the path from Kagbeni winding along the valley floor through beautiful barren lands with snow capped peaks in the distance. We stay overnight at lodge in Jomsom.
Day 18 Fly Jomsom to Pokhara
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara early in the morning, and spend the rest of the day relaxing lakeside. Check into hotel
Day 19 Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu and you will be received by our crew member there from airport. You will be taken to hotel where you will have free evening.
Check into hotel
Day 20 Kathmandu
This is the rest day to be used the way you like
Day 21 happy departure
Training:
- Acclimatization trekking : footpaths are wide and safe, built for porters and also for yaks or mules caravans, coming up the high valleys, crossing rivers on impressive suspension bridges. Ascents of Gokyo Peak and Kala Pattar take place on footpaths. Cho La pass : a short and easy walk on the Cho La La glacier.
- The ascent of Island Peak is grade: Alpine PD, though a short steep part of the final ridge should be quoted AD. Starting from Base Camp, height 16,800 feet, a footpath goes up till the height 18,300 feet. From there, a easy climb through rocks lead to the glacier. The route goes first left on the glacier, avoiding seracs and crevasses, and then turns right till the steep snow slope leading to the summit ridge, climbed with the help of a fixed rope (300 feet climb, gradient 45 degrees). The ridge itself is a classic climb, except a steep part (grade AD) which may require a other fixed rope.
ACCOMMODATION
Camping trek means sleeping in tents. On a camping trek, the tents provided are ‘Two men dome’ or ‘A’ shaped. Foam mattress with insulation underneath is provided for sleeping. Clients need to have their own sleeping bag. Bags or cloth packs are used as pillows. If you wish, you can bring your own ‘Air pillow’.
We have a pool of hotels in Kathmandu under 3 /4 Star categories which we provide to clients in connection to this itinerary, unless it is mentioned otherwise or clients have a special choice. You can check on the description of such hotels through our website.
MEALS & DRINKING WATER
We provide three tasty, plentiful and nutritious meals daily with a variety of local and Western dishes. To start the day, breakfast consists of a choice of porridge, muesli and cereal followed by omelet, fried or scrambled eggs with chapattis or bread. Lunch is generally a selection of salad, cooked vegetable dishes, pasta and traditional breads.
After a long day on the trail, dinner is a hearty 3 course meal - soup, followed by a variety of vegetable, meat, rice and pasta dishes and completed with a simple dessert. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are also provided at all meals. We use as much fresh produce as possible and special diets are regularly catered for. The leaders are able to maintain very tight controls on health and hygiene in the kitchen with respect to general cleanliness and food preparation and also within the group with respect to personal hygiene. This has allowed us to maintain remarkably high standards of health over many years of trek organization - and good health is vital to an enjoyable and successful trek and climb. All foods are well cooked and vegetables are treated by potassium permanganate or iodine. Boiled water is served for drinking. Antiseptic soaps and potassium or iodine treated water are provided for washing. Special dietary requirements can always be catered for.
LUGGAGE WHILE TREKKING
During trek your main luggage will be carried by porters. You simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, etc. - a small load that allows full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel’s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu for free of charge. Weight allowance at Nepal ’s domestic airlines is 15 Kgs, excess weight is chargeable at USD 1 or more per Kilo depending on sectors.
GROUP LEADER AND CREW
We provide different options concerning leadership in order to match your requirements:
1) Western leader
2) Trained Nepali Trek leader (experienced and knowledgeable)
3) Sherpa Guide (handles the logistics and guides you and your team on the trek)
The Sherpa guide (commonly called Sirdar) will be accompanied by a crew of porters. On camping trek, there will be 2/3 porters for each members.
JOIN A GROUP OR PRIVATE TRIP
Our trips are available on both fixed departure and private basis. If you are looking for a group to join this trip please check our ‘2008/09 departures’ link for availability, dates and price. If you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient timeframe for any number of people (minimum 1 & maximum 100 at a time).
If you want to do something that is not included in our trip list we are ready to tailor a trip to suit your exact requirements. In short, we will make every effort to get you on the trip you want, when you want.
GROUP SIZE ON FIXED DEPARTURE TRIP
If you opt to join our ‘fixed departure trip’, you are likely to be joining people from different countries of any age group except minors. The size of group varies, minimum no of persons required to operate a trip is 2 the maximum is 12 people.
PERSONAL EXPENSES
On this trek all meals will be provided. You only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (a few smaller shops are available along the trail in some areas) tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places).
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 5 - 10% of the total tour cost as tips.
FLIGHT AND LAND TRANSFERS
First you fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then you take another flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla. The starting point of the trek is Jumla. On your return, you shall fly from Jumla to Kathmandu . We will arrange the transportation from your hotel to the airport ( Kathmandu ).
Note: There is a high probability of cancellation of internal flights in remote areas due to bad weather conditions. Hence, we advise you to keep at least one or two day extra in Kathmandu before your flight home.
COMMUNICATION
While trekking in the remote parts, you may not have an access to telephone facility for some days or weeks. However, en route there may be few places where telephone facilities may be available and likely to be working.
If it is crucial for you to keep in contact with your family or others, Annapurna Foothills Treks can provide you a mobile satellite phone (rental charge on request).
TREKKING GEARS & EQUIPMENT
You will need walking boots, sleeping bag (4 seasons/ -20C rated), waterproof jacket and trousers, fleece jacket, warm hat and gloves, sunglasses, water bottle, sun-screen and day pack.
Comprehensive list of equipments will be provided once you book your trip or check
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST LINK.
GEARS AVAILABLE IN KATHMANDU
It's not necessary to spend a lot of money buying extra equipment and clothing before your trip. Majority of these gears can be bough or hired at reasonable rates in Kathmandu .
TYPICAL DAY ON TREK
Your typical day begins with a hot cup of tea brought to the tent at about 6 am, followed by a bowl of hot water for washing. After packing all your bags and having a good breakfast, we set off on the morning’s walk. All you need to carry is a small day pack containing water bottle, camera, sun cream, hat, rain jacket and a warm jumper, just in case. The porters will carry the rest of your gear for you. After walking for 3-4 hours, we stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon’s walk is generally shorter and we arrive at camp in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the nearby villages, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days, we will arrive at camp by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free.
Dinner is usually served between 6 and 7 pm. After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and talking with the crew, or perhaps even joining in some singing and dancing, before heading off to the tent for a well-earned sleep.
MEETING AND GREETING IN KATHMANDU
You need to pass on your International flight details to us for a “meeting and greeting” service at airport. You just pass on the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see someone standing with a placard with either ‘Explore Himalaya’ or your name written on it. Our airport representative or tour officer will greet you and welcome you with a garland.
CLIMATE AND BEST TIME TO GO
The best seasons to trek in the Jumla region are Autumn (from mid-September till November end) and Spring (from the beginning of March until mid-May). Temperatures will drop considerably as you trek higher everyday. The nights are cold (between -10 C to 5C) but the days are sunny and hot (between 10C to 20C). The mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up during the afternoon, disappearing at night. Trekking during the monsoon is not recommended, as the visibility during monsoon is limited. Trekking during the winter is possible; however, it is much colder than Autumn and Spring.
March, April, October and November are the most popular and favored months for traveling. Please choose the time that is convenient for you.
Jumla Rara region being located in rain shadow area it may be possible to trek during monsoon but domestic flights are often disrupted by heavy monsoon cloud and rain.
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
The main ethnic group in this region is the Thakuri Chhettri. The Thakuris have been residing in the area for many years. In the north part close to the border of Tibet , there are some Sherpas and Tibetans as well. The people of this region are generally open-hearted and friendly.
In this region, both Hinduism and Buddhism are in practice, however, the Hindus dominate the community composition. Here, people dress up similar to the middle hill-inhabitants of Nepal , the culture is same though.
The local economy of this region is based on agriculture, primarily rice, potatoes, buckwheat, beans, barley and wheat. Jumla is one of the highest rice- growing areas in Nepal .
ITINERARY CHANGES
Depending on the prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary.
You should keep in mind that this is an adventure trip into the remotest region, where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. Sometimes due to bad weather conditions, the flights may be cancelled. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative depending on circumstances.
TREK DURATION
We ensure liability as per indicated itinerary and list of services. If the holiday is cut short or completed earlier than the projected period upon client’s wish, we shall not be responsible or make refund against unutilized days or services. Clients need to pay extra for Hotels/services incurred in Kathmandu or elsewhere in such cases.
VISA
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu . Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the air port or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point.
Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
Tourist Visa Extension
* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day
* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
HEALTH ISSUES
As vaccination requirements change frequently, we suggest you to consult your doctor at least 2 months prior to the beginning of your trip. We recommend protection against malaria, tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis and polio.
The main health consideration in high altitude is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). You may experience some mild symptoms initially, such as headache, lethargy, nausea and difficulty sleeping, but these should lessen within a few days. To avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), people take pills called ‘Diamox’. You can also use these pills after consulting with your doctor and purchase them in Kathmandu . For your safety, we also carry the ‘Portable Altitude Chamber’ or ‘Gamow Bag’. Our itinerary will allow your body to acclimatize properly and to handle the low oxygen rate.
For your service, we carry a medical kit with standard prescribed medicines along with a users’ manual which you can use upon your own risk. We do not take any medical liability since our staffs are not qualified to prescribe medicines.
If you have ever suffered from altitude sickness, or have a heart or breathing complaint, we highly recommend you consult your doctor about your suitability for trekking in high altitude area before booking. We suggest that you take some pain-killing pills with you and enough medicine for cold, diarrhea, nausea and fever. Some nasal ointment and throat-moistening pills will greatly be of help for those who are sensitive to chilly or freezing weather conditions.
RESCUE / EVACUATIONS
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu .
INSURANCE
Before joining a tour, we recommend you to take a travel insurance which should cover cancellation, medical expenses, helicopter evacuation and emergency repatriation.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Wonderful environment of the Himalayas is also an extremely fragile one. Increasing population density and numbers of trekkers threaten the very beauty of Nepal . At Explore Himalaya, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize our impact as much as possible.
As deforestation is one of the greatest environmental threats, we do not have camp fires and use kerosene for cooking as an alternative fuel to wood. We also discourage trekkers from using wood-fuelled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many lodges, however, now provide solar hot showers, a far more eco-friendly alternative.
Garbage disposal is another major problem and some of the busier trails can, at times, appear strew with litter. Our staff members are well motivated towards eco-friendly practices. We carry out all our garbage, apart from that which can be safely and easily burnt at the campsite. Our aim is to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy.
TRIP EXTENSIONS
In addition to your trek, we can organize extensions both within Nepal and other neighboring countries. You may want to try water rafting or a jungle safari in Nepal or Nepal Cultural Tour. You may as well take a trip to Tibet , India or Bhutan , whichever appeals more to you.
CARE FOR PORTERS AND STAFF
We ensure that all the porters and other staffs going into high altitude conditions are provided with adequate clothing and equipment. We are the first ever company to supply high-altitude porters with crampons.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
1) It is fundamental you acknowledge that this is an adventure tour. This requires some flexibility. The day to day itinerary is taken only as a guideline. We can not be held responsible for any delays caused by International or domestic flights, strikes, Government regulations, weather or natural casualties etc. In such cases, Annapurna Foothills Treks shall provide suitable alternatives which could be decided upon mutual agreement. If an agreement cannot be made, Annapurna Foothills Treks shall only be responsible for refunds after deducting the expenses already incurred.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
1) Your booking will be confirmed by email once we have received the deposit of Euros 200 per person (8000m peak deposit is Euros 500) and the signed copy of booking form and contract.
2) If you cancel, the following scale of charges will apply:
DATE OF CANCELLATION (CHARGE INCURRED)
2 months before departure - loss of deposit 25 % (Euro 200) – (Euro 500 for 8000m)
29 days to 2 months before departure – loss of deposit 40%
10 to 28 days before departure – loss of deposit 70 %
Less than 10 days before departure - loss of deposit 100%
BOOKING PROCEDURE
If you still have any queries regarding this trip, please don't hesitate to contact our office staff. We will respond to you within 24 hours. You can book a trip by e-mailing us at info@annapurnatreksexpedition.com or by phone: 977-1-9841579429
