Charity Annapurna Yoga Trek - 15 Days
15 Days
4130 M
Moderate
Plane, Car
Hotel, Home-Stay, Lodges
Yoga, Spiritual, Eco, Charity
Yoga at Annapurna Base Camp..Calling adventurous yoga students everywhere who want to not only deepen their practice but also embark on a transformational journey of self-discovery! Practicing yoga and meditation in the Himalayas leaves you with a true sense of well being, helping you towards a more peaceful and meaningful life.
The journey to Annapurna Base Camp provides exceptionally beautiful views of the highest mountains on earth. We trek through picturesque villages,dense forests alongside some of the most colorful and religious people on the planet. An opportunity to either take your yoga and consciousness to a new level or begin to understand the benefits Yoga can bring to you. Travel deep into the heart of the Annapurnas to the huge ice clad amphitheater Annapurna Base Camp situated at an altitude of 4130m,Breathtaking views of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7937m), Annapurna IV (7 525m), Gangapurna (7455m), and Machhapuchhre (6993m) towering vertically above, magic!. This trek is one of our most popular in Nepal, it is designed to leave you with a more peaceful mind, soul and body whilst helping our social commitment to the area.
The Charity:
Sunsar Maya builds pathways out of poverty by improving the livelihoods of vulnerable children and women through holistic, community-based services. Sunsar Maya operates two multi-function community centers that include an after-school tutoring and enrichment program for orphaned and and disadvantaged children to provide academic, socio-emotional, and medical care; and women’s literacy classes that build reading, math, and life skills. These services make up a multi-pronged and sustainable approach to addressing both the short- and long-term needs of a population that suffers from severe social and economic barriers. In addition, our teacher training program provides much-needed resources for educators in the rural villages of Nepal. Our goal is to create a community that breaks the cycle of poverty by investing in and supporting the well-being and success of its most vulnerable members. For more information check: sunsarmaya
Yoga instructor:
Nadine Bubner: Native to Berlin-Germany, Nadine has participated as the yoga instructor with us since our successful 2015 Charity Everest Base Camp trek. She has been living in Asia for more than a decade and is an avid stand up paddler, runner and triathlon athlete. With the rigorous exercise from running, cycling and swimming she found yoga a haven for both body and mind.Nadine has been practicing yoga since 2005 and teaching Yoga since 2010. She is registered as a Yoga Teacher by the International Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200 (2010) & RYT 500 (2017), Prenatal certified with Dr. Jean Byrne - theyogaspace Perth (2011) and is an IRONMAN Certified Coach (2016) and Holistic Health Coach (2015). Since 2017 she trains SUP Instructors for the ASI - Academy of Surfing Instructors.
Warning: This trip may change your life, so get ready for an amazing adventure! All you need is to bring along an open mind and an open heart and let us do the rest.
ABOUT THE TREK:
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to the base of the giant Annapurna massif from Kathmandu and brings you back to the capital in just 13 days. You sleep in Tea House and Lodges throughout the trek.The trail takes you to picturesque Gurung villages where you can enjoy the ever traditional warm hospitality, of the local people with time enough to relax and explore the culture. The local people are mainly Buddhist, so expect to see lots of small monasteries adorned with prayer flags on the trail. Walk through forests of rhododendron and giant bamboo on your way to your final destination, Annapurna Base Camp and into an uncompramising sureal experience, Find yourself wrapped in an ampitheater of snow capped giant peaks towering above you and soak it up for a while. This is an ultimate journey into the lap of nature, It is not that difficult and an ideal first trek..
Nepal Social Treks provides you with the complete service while your trip supports the less priviledged people in need in Nepal. Charity trips are regular trips organized by Nepal Social Treks. We believe on giving back to the society and preserving the nature and the culture in which we learn and earn from.
Tour Itinerary for Charity Annapurna Yoga Trek
Day 1: Arrival To Kathmandu. (1350m).
We pick you up from Kathmandu International Airport for your transfer to the hotel. There will be a tour briefing and a chance to meet nadine your Yoga instructor Evening is spent free, worlperhaps exploring and shopping.
Day 2: Sightseeing In Kathmandu
Today is spent visiting some of the prominent places of the Kathmandu Valley. It includes visits to Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath which are UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites and are also popular pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhist devotees. We also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square for the art, architecture, and artifacts of the Malla dynasty. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Fly To Pokhara.
Early Morning a visit to the Buddhist monastery Swayambhunath, for meditation before returning to the hotel for breakfast. Early afternoon we take a domestic flight to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day can be spent enjoying the lake side in Pokhara, a beautiful city with a splendid mountain backdrop. There will be an evening Sunset Yoga session by the lake. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Drive To Nayapul And Trek To Ulleri.
Sunrise yoga and meditation on the hotel rooftop.After breakfast we take (private transport) from Pokhara to Nayapul the start point of the trek.We have a good hike up to Ulleri passing many small settlements on the way.Evening Sunset Yoga, overnight at guest house.
Day 5: Trek To Ghorepani
Early morning yoga and meditation at the village with sunrise over the Himalayas. Today we make our way to Ghorepani. The way is filled with steps a long but steady incline passing small waterfalls and streams along the way to the village of Ghorepani. Evening Yoga at Sunset, overnight at guest house.
Day 6: Trek To Poon Hill (3,210m) And Trek To Tadapani (2630m)
Early morning before sunrise we hike up to Poon Hill (45mins) to view the spectacular sunrise. The Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli range change many shades with the slowly rising sun rays. This is one of the best places to view sunrise in the entire Himalayas. After taking our Yoga and mediations sessions with some beautiful mountain ranges as the backdrop we go back for breakfast before starting a day trek to Tadapani to stay the night. Evening Sunset Yoga, overnight at the guest house.
Day 7: Tadapani To Chhomrong (2170m)
After our morning yoga and meditation leaving Tadapani behind as we start our trek to Chhomrong. Making a few steep ascents and descents, the trail walks us through rhododendron forests with a few local settlements, en route. Along the way there beautiful panorama of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6993), and Gangapurna (7455m). We descend from Chere Danda and walk gently to reach the beautiful village of Chhomrong. Overnight in Chhomrong. Evening Sunset Yoga, overnight at guest house.
Day 8: Chhomrong To Bamboo (2310m)
After morning Yoga and meditation, we descend from Chhomrong, walking down thousands of stone steps made along the trail until we reach the Khola (river). Crossing the bridge over Chhomrong Khola, we climb uphill to Sinuwa.The trek leads us through lush forests to the village of Bamboo. Evening Sunset Yoga, overnight at guest house.
Day 9: Bamboo To Deurali (3230m)
Morning Yoga and meditation, the trail leads upwards passing through damp and cold bamboo forests before a steep ascent to reach Himalaya Hotel.The landscape begins to change,vegetation is drier and sparser with barren rocks, sometimes filled with snow, making it an alluring landscape. Walking past rock-face cliffs and waterfalls, we reach Deurali. Evening Sunset Yoga, overnight at guest house.
Day 10: Deurali To Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
After morning Yoga and meditation, from Deurali, we trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). It takes around 4 hours on steep trails to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp from where we get a very special view of Machhapuchhre (6993m) along with the Annapurna massif, Hiunchuli (6441m), and Gangapurna (7455m). As we continue on to Annapurna Base Camp, the vegetation disappears leaving us with bare, rocky hills and gigantic mountains. From base camp,the 360-degree view of the mountains of the Annapurna region is truly compelling. Evening Sunset Yoga, overnight at guest house.
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp To Bamboo
Up early to witness the rays of rising sun touching the snow capped peaks gently turning them into gold before our Yoga session. After breakfast it is time to head back,it is bye to Annapurna Base Camp as we head towards Bamboo retracing our trail, walking past various settlements and changing vegetation. We pass through the damp bamboo forest one more time to reach Bamboo where we stay for the night. Evening Yoga at Sunset, overnight at guest house.
Day 12: Bamboo To Jhinu Danda (1760m)
After morning Yoga and meditation as usual, we commence our trek to Jhinu Danda.The trail is very much up and down today En route, we reach Chhomrong as we walk up the stone steps along the trail. From there on, it is a downhill walk to reach Jhinu Danda, which is popular for its hot spring.Time to relax bathe in the hot water and relax our strained muscles. Overnight in Jhinu Danda. Evening Yoga at Sunset, overnight at guest house.
Day 13: Jhinu To Pokhara
From Jhinu Danda, we join the trail down to Nayapul (1070m) enjoying the picturesque landscape throughout the day.Stone steps amid rhododendron forests to meet the roadway at Nayapul. where transport is waiting to take us to our hotel in Pokhara.Evening is a time to relax with a farewell meal in a restaaurant by the lake. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 14: Pokhara To Kathmandu
After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu following the bold Trishuli River on the way. On arrival transfer to hotel and often on these type of tours we all get together in the evening. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 15: Departure From Kathmandu
Time to say our goodbyes to our wonderful yoga team. Our team representative will either drop you at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight .
The Cost Include(s)
- Airport arrival transfer and drop by private car.
- Hotel accommodation with Breakfast.
- Qualified Yoga instructor (we provide a Yoga mat if needed)
- Government approved English speaking Trek Guide plus porters (all our staff are insured)
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Three meals a day on trek plus tea/coffee.
- Private overland transport plus internal flights as detailed in the itinerary,
- Internal flight Kathmandu to Pokhara..
- All conservation and trek permits (T.I.M.S.) for the region you are trekking in.
- Sightseeing if mentioned in the itinerary.
- Assistance with buying trek gear or we can loan you .
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Personal insurance (must include medical evacuation if trekking or climbing)
- Meals other than breakfast when staying in hotels.
- Bottled drinks of any kind plus extra tea and coffee when trekking.
- Tips and gratuities for staff.
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Review
An Unforgettable Annapurna Base Camp Experience!
We had an absolutely incredible experience trekking to Annapurna Base Camp with Nepal Social Treks and Expedition, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From beginning to end, everything was exceptionally well organized, but what truly made this adventure unforgettable was our amazing team: our guide, Achut Pandey, and our two porters, Niran and Thirtna. Achut was an outstanding guide. He was knowledgeable, professional, patient, kind, and always attentive to how everyone was feeling. Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp can be challenging, and having someone we trusted completely made such a difference. Achut knew the mountains and trails incredibly well, kept us informed about what to expect each day, and always made sure we were comfortable, safe, and enjoying the experience. His warmth, encouragement, and sense of humor made even the difficult stretches of the trek enjoyable. Niran and Thirtna were equally amazing. We have so much respect and gratitude for them. They worked incredibly hard throughout the trek and always greeted us with kindness and a smile. If you are considering trekking in Nepal, we wholeheartedly recommend Nepal Social Treks & Expedition. And if you have the opportunity to trek with Achut, Niran, and Thirtna, consider yourself very lucky!
Nepal Social Treks helped us turn a dream into reality.
We have just completed the Annapurna Base Camp private trek with my husband, and it was truly a dream come true! Our guide, Urken Sherpa, was incredibly calm, caring, and supportive throughout the trek. We really appreciated the peace, silence, and privacy of having a private trek. Our porter, Milan, was always smiling and brought so much positive energy to our days. His kindness and cheerful attitude made a real difference throughout the journey. It was our first time in Nepal, and Nepal Social Treks helped us turn a dream into reality. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience and cannot recommend Urken, Milan, and Nepal Social Treks highly enough! Thank you for making this adventure so memorable. ❤️
Trekking Everest Base Camp
I booked the Everest Base Camp trek with this agency, and from the very beginning they were always available to answer any questions or doubts I had. Everything was extremely well organized from start to finish, my guide was fantastic, and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather throughout the trek. It was an absolutely amazing experience, and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Can’t wait to come back for another trekking ☺️ Highly recommended!
I booked the 5 day Around Kathmandu Valley tour for my family which was a great experience. Bhim was our tour guide and Deepak drove us around for the five days. The tour went very smoothly and didn't feel rushed at all. Since we went in the tourism off-season, all the stupas, temples, and UNESCO sites weren't very busy. We were able to finish the day's content by 4pm each day, giving plenty of time to rest for the next day. Bhim was very knowledgeable about each site, Nepali history, and was very receptive to our questions on Nepali culture. The hotels for this tour were also great. In particular, "hotel view point" in Nagarkot had a fantastic 360 view, as it actually is at the top of Nagarkot rather than a lot of other hotels down on the slopes. The view was incredible and we got to see some of the Himalayas, which we considered fairly lucky as we went during the cloudy, foggy monsoon season. Nepal Social Treks took complete care of everything from airport pick up to the hotels, and this was just an absolutely no-stress vacation to do some light cultural exploration of Nepal. Overall, would strongly recommend this tour and Nepal Social Treks!
I booked my trip through Nepalviaje (website in spanish) and from the first moment everything was perfect. Starting with Fernando that was answering really fast all our questions, when we arrive to Kathmandu the person waiting for us in the airport was absolutely fantastic, he wait over and hour for us cause it tooks a while to get out of the airport, the hotel for the first and last night is absolutely brilliant, when you arrive to the Office everything is super clear and they make you feel at home. The Trek is a experience of a lifetime, our guide Lhakpa IS the best guide ever and will not only guide you all the way to the base camp but show you things about culture and take care about every single details, lodges are always fantastic with a huge variaty of food. We made it with other girl and all of us reach EBC, Lhakpa will give you all the good advices to make it and the company will take care of everything, even the last day Basu(the manager of the company) call us to provide a helicopter service to come back to Kathmandu as the weather in Lukla was mean to be bad for a couple of days. 10/10 for this company and all the people involve on it
I completed the Everest Base Camp trek starting from Jiri, and it was simply an unforgettable experience. A long and authentic journey, away from the usual routes, that allowed me to experience Nepal in a deep and genuine way. From the very first day, the agency was fantastic: excellent organization, great support, and constant availability. I always felt well taken care of and never had to worry about anything. A truly special thanks to Anchal Magar, who was an outstanding guide in every sense. (A real friend) Always present, attentive, and highly professional, he showed great sensitivity in understanding my needs, adapting the pace and itinerary with care and intelligence. In the most challenging moments, he was a fundamental point of reference, providing reassurance and confidence. Beyond his skills, what stood out the most was his humanity, kindness, and dedication, rare qualities that made this experience even more meaningful. An experience I will carry with me forever!
