Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Bhutan Tour Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Bhutan Tour is a beautiful journey that is a well-designed package for those travelers who want to mix nature, culture, and adventure in one trip. This is an incredible trip package designed for those seeking to do a short trek in the Himalayan region of Nepal along with a tour of the cities of Bhutan, “the Land of Thunder Dragon”.
One of the world-famous trekking routes of the Annapurna region is Annapurna Base Camp, also popularly known as ABC which leads you to the lap of Mount Annapurna (8091 m). ABC is at an elevation of 4135 m and trekking to the base camp lets you explore the hilly & mountainous region, traversing through the beautiful rhododendron forest and observing the beautiful habitation of Nepalese indigenous and ethnic groups along with their hospitality. The Annapurna mountain ranges throughout the hiking routes are extraordinarily mindboggling as well as stunningly beautiful.
On the way to the base camp, you can catch a splendid view of about 15 snowcapped mountains including Dhaulagiri I (8167 m / 7th highest), Manaslu (8156 m / 8th highest), and Annapurna I (8091 m / 10th highest) from a famed viewpoint called Poon Hill (3200 m).
The trip to Bhutan provides you with an insight into the unique culture and tradition of the country as well as the natural beauty that makes you soak in it. Bhutan, a mystery Himalayan kingdom, is one of the world's least-visited countries but has been giving a fantastic site for enjoying a calm vacation thanks to its various high mountains that provide the much-needed thrill and solace away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The tour is the best opportunity to discover the renowned landmarks of Bhutan, its Dzongs, monasteries, and well-preserved ecology. It is also the best chance to walk on the mountain passes that ascend towards the Tiger's Nest, of witnessing a sacred ritual like those we've seen in travel literature, enthralled by the allure of the route less traveled, a country rumored to be inhabited by dragons, magic, and magical animals.
This combined package is 21 days where you spend 4 days in Bhutan as well as includes sightseeing the jewels of Kathmandu (UNESCO enlisted world heritage sites). Overall booking this package, you hit the bull's eye by visiting two naturally gifted nations fulfilling your desire.
Trip Highlights
- Getting to the heart of the Himalayas, where you feel as if you are in the earth's heaven
- Challenge your hiking habits and push yourself to the maximum on this high-altitude track
- Rest and unwind in Pokhara, the lake paradise
- Hike through secluded towns, fairy-tale forests, enormous moorlands cut by cascading rivers, and the blue-hued peaks of base camp as they glow under the stars to witness the incredible grandeur of the unique Himalayan terrain
- From the stunning heights of Poon Hill, witness a magical sunrise across the Annapurna Mountains - an early morning climb to this great site will be well worth the effort
- After your hike, rest and unwind in Pokhara by cruising along with Phewa Tal (Lake) and gazing up at snow-capped mountains, or get a relaxing massage to revive those tired legs
ABC Trek with Bhutan Tour Difficulty
In the Annapurna Conservation Area, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderately challenging trek. The Annapurna Base Camp is a 115-kilometer round trek that begins in Pokhara and ends in Pokhara. The course includes a number of uphill and downhill stone staircase climbs that can be exhausting. Along with the hike across the rocky moraines, some sections climb steeply up and down. However, after a snowstorm, the track becomes rather difficult to struggle through the snowy route in the winter. The walk takes you to 4130 meters above sea level, so even in thin air, the higher section of the hike is quite adventurous.
Best Season for ABC Trek with Bhutan Tour
The ideal trekking experience can be had from March to June in spring and September to November in fall, just like the regular optimum season for adventure, Annapurna Base Camp hiking. The days are getting warmer, and the nicest vistas of the Himalayas can be found all along the trail. If you're up for a frosty adventure, December and January are ideal months to go on the ABC Trek. With the right warm clothing, one may complete the walk with an unforgettable Himalayan adventure that only a few hikers get to enjoy.
The optimum time to walk to Annapurna Base Camp is in the shoulder seasons of April-May (spring) or October-November (autumn), which are pre-monsoon and pre-winter, respectively. Depending on the altitude, the weather is somewhat hot during the day and freezing at night during hiking. There's also a lower possibility of rain during this period, and you'll want to get a string of clear days, which is ideal for trekking.
Permits for ABC Trek with Bhutan Tour
The Annapurna Conservation Area encompasses the majority of trekking trails in the Annapurna region, including the world-famous Annapurna Base Camp circuit. To trek in the Annapurna region, foreigners must get an entry permit from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) as well as a TIMS card