Itinerary Description
Introduction : This expedition holds a lot of appeal for those who crave to climb the height of 8000 meters and beyond. It is a double take at one go. The opportunity provided by the expedition to scale both the peaks is an altogether exceptional experience. This expedition is only for people who have extensive experience and expertise of scaling the peaks of such altitude earlier.
Mt. Everest & Mt. Lhotse are the highest and the fourth highest peaks in the world respectively, and are part of the same range of mountain. Since the route is accessible via the Khumbu glacier, there is a fantastic possibility of an expedition to both the peaks.
Mt Everest - Lhotse combined expedition presents the opportunity of a life time. The unpredictable weather conditions combined with high altitude, severe weather conditions and avalanches present multiple and varied challenges. Very few people dare to do this expedition owing to the complexity of the trail. It is absolutely essential for the climbers to have the prior experience of scaling a 7000-meter peak or higher. Besides one needs to have good fitness of both the upper and lower body to tackle the difficulty of the expedition. No one dared to challenge their might until the last century when humans set foot on the top of these peak. From then on, the peaks have drawn number of expeditions to their exalted heights. The experience and expertise gained by humans over the decades have been instrumental in many climbers reaching the Everest summit.The footfall on the Everest-Lhotse expedition has increased over the recent years. The Everest-Lhotse expedition attracts people from all over the world. Expedition packages have been custom designed as per the requirements of mountaineers from around the world. Nestled in Khumbu region of Nepal, the Mt Everest-Lhotse expedition is one of the three most popular expeditions in the entire region. It is a difficult to climb where ascents to the camp pass through complex terrain. The footfall is prominent on the Nepali side due to the ease of arranging and organizing resources and climber-friendly policies of the government.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in KathmanduDay 2
Day 2: Kathmandu to PokharaDay 3
Day 3: Pokhara to Ghandruk via NayapulDay 4
Day 4: Ghandruk to Lower SinuaDay 5
Day 5: Lower Sinua to DeuraliDay 6
Day6: Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base CampDay 7
Day 7: Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base CampDay 8
Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp to BambooDay 9
Day 9: Bamboo to JhinuDay 10
Day 10: Jhinu to Pokhara via NayapulDay 11
Day 11: Pokhara to KathmanduWHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Difficult
Max Altitude
8850 mts
Distance
0 km
WIMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WIMRS Level Required
WIMRS 5
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WIMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
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Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized 8k+ peak expeditions.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15+ adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
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Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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