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Trip Overview

Bird watching and trekking in Annapurna base camp is the best choice for all bird watchers, nature lovers and trekkers. Annapurna base camp birding trek offers you many different types of migratory and local residency birds including the Himalayan monal (national bird of Nepal). 

A total of 518 species of bird have been recorded in the Annapurna conservation area project. You can do bird watching and trekking up to Annapurna base camp at an altitude of 4130m. That is the highest destination in Annapurna base camp people can trek with a normal trekking permit.

Annapurna Birding Trek - 14 Days cost start from USD 1360 to USD 2425 per person depending on the numbers of pax booked. Annapurna birding costs depend on group size and service included in the birding tour. Annapurna birding cost includes ACAP fee, trekking permit fee, bird-watching guide and porter fee, all the ground transportation, hotel and food during the trip. March to May in the spring and October to December in the autumn are the best times to do birding in the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Annapurna Birding Trek - 14 Days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt. Ltd. will heartily welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have some time to explore Thamel or visit some important place in Kathmandu city and final preparation for Trekking from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast in your hotel, you will start your journey to Pokhara 820 meter as per planned. It takes about 6-8 hours by tourist bus or private vehicle to reach Pokhara. It depends on road condition and traffic even Kathmandu to Pokhara is just 200 km far in road distance. all the tourist buses leave at 7 am from near Thamel. Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 25 minutes and flight is available from 8:30 AM onwards hole day by few different domestic airlines. We have designed this program taking plane for time saving, comfort journey and especially beautiful scenery from plan. Pokhara is one of the most popular touristic places in Nepal. There are some nice places to visit in Pokhara if you have a free time. Panoramic view of hole Annapurna range, fishtail, Lamjung Himal is visible from your hotel at lakeside.

Day 3

Pokhara to Banthati

After breakfast, drive to Hile by private jeep, where you have a chance to stop and see some birds on the way. The birding trek starts from hile walking through Tikhedunga and Ulleri village and continues to Banthati. 2210 meters normally takes 6/7 hours ascending 700 meters. Hile to banthati is mostly a step and some gradual uphill. But still quite nice for birding along the trai

Day 4

Banthati to Ghorepani

Birding Trek starts after breakfast as usual from Banthati to Ghorepani 2860-meter walking 4–5 hours, passing Nangethati, walking through mixed and rhododendron forest. Most of the trail is some steps up and gradually uphill all the way to Ghorepani, about 650-meters ascent in total. Today is a chance to see some forest birds along the trail.

Day 5

Ghorepani – Poon hill - Banthati

Today everyone has to wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise view and Mountain View from Poon Hill, 3210 meters. It takes 45 minutes to 1 hour all the way up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani. After Poon Hill you back to your hotel for breakfast and pack bag, then trek to Banthati 2750-meter walking 5–6 hours, some ascending and descending through mixed, rhododendron forest in step narrow trail. You will have a chance to see some forest birds along the trail.

Day 6

Banthati to Chhomrong

The trek starts normally at 7-8 AM. After breakfast, go downhill and up to Tadapani through some Rhododendron Forest and Chuile village till you cross the suspension bridge at the bottom of Chuile village. Then the trek continues towards Chomrong 2170meters. It might take 6–8 hours in total to pass Gurjung village to reach Chomrong village, 2170 meters. Lunch break might be at Gurjung village or anywhere at a suitable time. Today is a better chance for different species of birds during the trail.

Day 7

Chhomrong to Bamboo

The birding trek from Chomrong starts after breakfast in your lodge. It is about 5–6 hours walking through some mixed and bamboo forest. The trail from Chomrong to Bamboo 2310 meters is quite narrow and steps up and down, passing lower and upper sinuwa. Today might also be a good day to record some birds.

Day 8

Bamboo to Deurali

The birding trek starts after breakfast as usual. It is all the way and gradually uphill to Deurali 3330 meters. Today’s trail is mostly inside bamboo and some other mixed forest. Today is the best chance to find the Himalayan monal, the national bird of Nepal.

Day 9

Deurali to Annapurna base camp (ABC)

The bird trek from Deurali to Annapurna base camp 4130-meter is about 5–6 hours, including tea/lunch break at Machapuchhhre base camp. The trail is gradually uphill all the way to Annapurna base camp, ascending 800 meters. One day you will have the chance to see an almost 360-degree view. The best views start from Machapuchhre base camp. Normally, mountain weather is not very stable and changes quite fast. So, it is better to start and reach your destination at a good time, eat and drink properly, stay warm and hydrated. The sunset view of fishtail is absolutely nice in clear weather.

Day 10

Annapurna base camp (ABC) to Dovan

This morning, everybody woke up before sunrise and waited to see the first sunshine on top of Annapurna one and other mountains. After that, people will be busy taking individual and group photos, then go back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast and finally packing your luggage, the trek starts down to Dovan 2600-meters 5–6 hours Descending about 1500 meters. Today is probably a good chance to see some finches, sunbirds, Himalayan Monal and many more.

Day 11

Dovan to Chhomrong

Today you can have your breakfast from 7-8 AM and trek to Chhomrong 2170-meter walking 5–6 hours through some bamboo forest and mixed forest. Today’s trail is quite narrow, up and down hill steps. It is about a 500-meter descent in total and ascent few hundred ascents as well. Today is a better chance for thrushes, laughing thrushes, babblers and some forest birds.

Day 12

Chhomrong to Pokhara

This morning you will have another good chance to see Annapurna South and Hiuchuli from a close distance in good weather. After breakfast, as usual, you will trek about 2 hours down to Mathkyu (jeep station) almost a 600-meter descent and drive back to Pokhara by local jeep for 3–4 hours in total. You are free to explore the lakeside in the afternoon/evening and dinner with a Guide or on your own. There is a good chance to see many different species from Chomrong to Pokhara.

Day 13

Pokhara to Kathmandu

You can have breakfast as program and be ready to back Kathmandu on time as per planned, drive 6-8 hours or fly 25 minutes.

Day 14

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu on your own or, if you need help, we can provide a guide and vehicle on an extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at the hotel on time as per your flight details to catch an international flight. A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you off at Tribhuvan International (TIA) airport and goodbye for this time wishing you a safe journey back home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Two-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Two-night hotel in Pokhara in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Nine-night normal accommodation in trek.
• Three meals, three cup of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Flight for clients and guide.
• Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu ground transportation for porter.
• Normal Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• Birding trek Guide.
• Trekking starting and ending points by private jeep/van.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if need.
• Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation fee). TIMS.
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Your personal expenses.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you come early from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.