Annapurna (South) Base Camp Trek

Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is by far the most rewarding and enriching experience of Nepal Himalaya. It is an easy-moderate level trek  and with certain fitness training (GAF team shall help you in planning and training), you will definitely have the most mesmerizing experience of this extra ordinary trail.

Trek to the base camp of Annapurna, is as popular trekking destination as EBC if not more. The trek begins at Pokhara, widely known as the ‘Lake City’ and passes through cascading waterfalls, beautiful villages, terraced farmlands, lush rhododendron forests, and amazing mountain vistas before reaching the base of the mighty Annapurna.

Annapurna Conservation Area Project protects the entire surrounding area of the region. Numerous high mountains like Machapuchare 6,993m, Mt. Annapurna I 8,091m, Mt. Annapurna II 7,939m , Mt. Annapurna III 7,555m, Mt. Annapurna IV 7,525m, Mt. Lamjung Himal 6,986m, etc. exist within the conservation area. Hot water springs at Poon Hill are one of the attractions during the trek. You can come here all around the year as people trek in all seasons; however the best time to come to this area is between March to mid may and between Septembers to mid November.

GIRIPREMI’S SUCCESFULL EXPEDITION TO MT. ANNAPURNA I 2021

Giripremi‘s team of highly experienced mountaineers are setting forth on 8th consecutive expedition to an 8000er mountain. It is none other than mighty Annapurna I, the tenth highest mountain & the most challenging in the world.

Trek Schedule (Autumn):  13 – 23 October 2023

Trek Fees:
*** (Autumn trek cost is subject to change)

1. Both way flight (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
   INR 57,500 + GST @ 5%
2. One way flight (Kathmandu-Pokhara) ; Drive while coming back
   INR 55,000 + GST 5%

Important note regarding TCS:
Additional TCS (5% as of now) from every participant will be collected and filed to the income tax department against the PAN of that individual. The same will be displayed in the form 26AS for that particular quarter. So, the total amount after TCS will be as below:

Illustration of the trek cost:
Basic trek cost- Rs. 57,500 + 5% GST = Rs. 60375
Amount after TCS- Rs. 60,375 + 5% TCS = Rs. 63,394

1. If cancellation is made one month or more prior to the trek, we will refund 100% of the paid amount
2. If cancellation is made 15 to 30 days prior to the trek, we will refund 50% of the paid amount
3. If the cancellation is made within 15 days prior to the trek, there will be no refund.

If the trek gets cancelled due to any any natural calamities like Uttarakhand floods, Nepal Earthquake, Covid-19 pandemic, we will refund the trek fees deducting actual expenses incurred depending on the stage of the trek.

Covid-19 Regulations:

As per directed by the destination city / country.