Annapurna Base Camp: Exclusively for Women

Unleash your Spirit of Adventure on the world’s most scenic trek – the Annapurna Base camp in Nepal !

This year, we have put together an itinerary in this enchanting trek exclusively for women that is challenging, fun and safe.  The trail to the Annapurna Base Camp (13550ft) holds the trekkers attention throughout the trek. The trail traverses the beautiful landscapes of dense forest with waterfalls, hanging bridges,  challenging steps and a valley beset with the masif. The trek ends dramatically with a face to face with the Annapurna along with other impressive high peaks.The magnificent Annapurna at 8091mts is the world’s 10th highest peak.

A hike on a mountain is a journey inwards and outwards all at once. We expect this trek will be a transformational experience for you with friends new and old, overcoming challenges and bonds created.

In a 12 week duration, we will help you prepare to be fit and confident to trek to the top.This trek is rated moderate in difficulty.

TEAM:

Brighu Raj Acharya (founder – Himalayan Brothers Adventure) from Himachal Pradesh has been in the travel and trekking industry for a decade. His expertise with mountains will ease your mind on the slopes.

Prema Bala holds her passion for trekking, fitness and healing equally. She will offer her expertise of coaching your mind and body fitness required for this trek.

Ask your queries to Lakshmanprema@yahoo.com

Adventure by its nature, requires that you be relatively flexible, self- sufficient and accept travel situations. That means plans may not always happen exactly as one would prefer or expect. The constraints of group travelling along with the need to understand and be sensitive to others sharing your trip is important. The most essential element in adventure is its spirit to ‘take things as they come’ and ‘see them pass’.

Trek details:
Date of Trek: 3rd oct – 10th oct 2019
Days of trek: 7N8D
Group size of upto 9
Trek fee: 30,000 INR

TREK STARTS on 3rd october 7 AM from POKHARA

Trek fee includes:
– Accommodation in Pokhara (2nd Oct on arrival and 10th October),
– Transport from Pokhara to starting point of trek and return
– Food and accommodation on the trek
– Assistance with permit is available

Trek fee excludes:
– Accommodation in Kathmandu on arrival and return.
– Permits for the trek
– Accommodation in Pokhara the day after trek ends.
– Onwards and Return transport from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu

Expedition to Annapurna Base Camp

This year we invite you on one of the most scenic treks in the world.

The Annapurna Base Camp (13550ft) trek holds the trekkers attention throughout the trek. The trail traverses the beautiful landscapes of dense forest with cascading waterfalls, hanging bridges connecting quaint villages, challenging countless steps and many more. The trek ends dramatically with a face to face view of the magnificent Annapurna and other impressive high peaks including the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli.

The Annapurna at 8091mts is the world’s 10th highest peak.

A mountain hike is a journey inwards and outwards all at once. We expect this trek will be a transformational experience.

TEAM:

Brighu Raj Acharya (founder – Himalayan Brothers Adventure) from Himachal Pradesh has been in the travel and trekking industry for a decade. His expertise with mountains will ease your mind on the slopes.

Prema Bala holds her passion for trekking, fitness and healing equally. She will offer her expertise of coaching your mind and body fitness required for this trek.

For detailed queries please write to Lakshmanprema@yahoo.com

Trek details: Trek starts from Pokhara
Date of Trek: 22nd september – 28th september 2019
Days of trek: 6N 7D
Group size of upto 9 (men, woman, kids over 15 yrs with discretion)
Trek fee: 31000 INR

Trek fee includes:
– Pokhara to Pokhara
– Accommodation in Pokhara (21st sept on arrival and 28th sept trek last day)
– Transport from pokhara to starting point of trek and return,
– Food and accommodation on the trek.

Trek fee excludes:
– Accommodation in Kathmandu on arrival and return.
– Permits for the trek
– Accommodation in Pokhara the day after trek ends.
– Onwards and Return transport from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu

This trek is one of the most realisable high altitude trek to trekkers looking to challenge themselves. The trek is rated moderate in difficulty.

Khirganga Trek

If there is just one trek that you have the time for, then this trek in the Parvati Valley is it. As much as we would wish to keep this place a secret, if we absolutely have to share it, then we would want to be your guides to this magical hot spring. Trek alongside the wild Parvati River, through wooded alpine forests and gushing waterfalls. A 6-7 hour trek takes you to the pristine hot springs on top surrounded by a ring of snow-capped mountains. After a hard day’s trek soak in the hot springs, camp at Kheerganga and return the next day.

Day 1: Manali to Tosh (drive  and camp at Tosh)
Day 2: Start trek at Tosh. Reach Kheerganga. 6-7 hrs. Camp at Kheerganga
Day 3: Come down to Tosh and drive back to Manali

3000m  (Easy, April – October)

Pin Parvati to Spiti Valley

Start the trek in green forests and end up in the stark mountain deserts. This trek, starting at Manikaran, takes you from the lush Parvati valley along the powerful Parvati river to its source – the glacier fed lake of Mantalai – and on to the harsh and beautiful Spiti valley in its varied shades of brown. A strenuous, but exciting trek over ice-fields with crevasses and finally into the Pin Valley National Park with chances of spotting some wildlife like snow leopard, Spiti wolf, ibex and ghural.

5319m   (Strenuous, June – October)

Day 1: Manikaran
Day 2: Pulga
Day 3: Khirganga
Day 4: Tanda bhuj
Day 5: Thakur kuan
Day 6: Pandu Pul
Day 7: Mantalai lake
Day 8: Base Camp – Pin Parvati Pass
Day 9: Ghurgul
Day 10:Mud
Day 11: Sagnam

“I had the pleasure of doing Pin Parvati Pass with Himalayan Brothers Adventures in August 2014. They were professional as well as much fun. Great team work from everyone made the journey a joy to do. Stunning place to trek I recommend it to anyone thinking of doing it.”
-Sue Hanlon, New Zealand

Hamta Pass

Walk the traditional route between Kullu Valley and Lahaul/Spiti before the road over Rohtang Pass was built.
Day 1: Starting at Prini village near Manali, the trail crosses small villages of Hamta and Sethan before walking through an alpine forest to the campsite at Panduropa. (6 hrs)
Day 2: Walk through a thick forest and reach Chikka. Cross the bridge of Hamta stream and reach Chikka. Cross Hamta stream by bridge and after about a 2 hour walk arrive at the beautiful campsite of Jwara. (5/6 hrs)
Day 3: A gradual climb begins, to arrive at Bhalu ka gera (bears den), known for wild flowers, rocks and caves. Continue on to Hamta pass for fantastic views of Inderkila, Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indersan (6220m). Cross the pass, enter Lahaul valley and walk down to the campsite by the stream. (7 hrs)Day 4: Cross the stream near the camp and follow it right up until it joins Chandra River. Continue all along the river to reach the campsite at Chhatru. (6 hrs)
Day 5: Drive from Chhatru over Rohtang pass to Manali.

4227 m   (Easy/Moderate, May – October)

Brighu Lake Trek

Enjoy the panoramic views of the Pir Panjal and Dauladhar ranges as you trek through alpine forests, oak groves and meadows. An annual pilgrimage spot for the locals, the sage Bhrigu is said to have meditated here.

Day 1: Drive 15 km on the Manali-Rohtang highway to the meadows of Gulaba where the trail starts. The trail climbs through dense forests of deodar and pine to cross a small stream and reach the camp site at Kothi Theli. (5 hrs)
Day 2: Steep ascent up to the lake. Cross a mountain ridge beyond which lies the Bhrigu lake. Reach the beautiful lake by the afternoon and set up camp on the shore. (5 hrs)
Day 3: Walk along meadows and enter a thick forest from where the downhill trek begins. The trail is rather steep and can be hard on the knees,  but you’re awarded breathtaking views of the Beas Valley far below. Reach the Vashisht village and drive back to Manali. (6 hrs)

4270m   (Moderate, April – October)

Chanderkhani Trek

This popular trek takes you to the ancient village of Malana whose inhabitants are said to have descended from Alexander The Great. The villagers here, have their own laws and customs, speak a different dialect and dress differently. The trail through beautiful Chandrakhani Pass offers glorious views of snow-clad peaks and thick carpets of birch and spruce. Stop at Malana village and drive back or continue trekking down to Rashol into Parvati valley.

Day 1: Drive to Naggar and trek up to Rumsu village campsite. (3 hrs)
Day 2: An easy climb through conifer forests  to alpine meadows offers a magnificient view of the Pir Panjal range and peaks rising above 6000 mtrs. Overnight camp at the base of the Pass. (5 hrs)
Day 3: A lovely trail leads to Chandrakhani Pass and offers splendid view of Dhauladhar range, Parvati valley and Malana valley. Steep descent to Malana camp here. (6 hrs)
Day 4: Drive back to Manali today or continue your trek down past Malana River and steadily uphill to Rashol Pass to enter Parvati Valley. Easy descent to Rashol village and campsite. (5 hrs)
Day 5: Walk through deodar forests, cross the gushing Parvati River and reach Kasol. Drive to back to Manali. (4 hrs trek)

3500m    (Moderate, March – October)

Beas Kund Trek

One of the most popular walks of the Manali area, this short trek takes you through beautiful forests and valleys to a glacial pond believed to be the source of the Beas River. An enjoyable trek for all age groups.

Day 1: Start at Solang and trek along the Beas for about 8 kms up to Dhundi. Camp here for the night with excellent views of the surrounding mountain peaks. (5/6 hrs)
Day 2: Continue up the next day to the beautiful glaciated lake of Beas Kund. Get close views of Hanuman Tibba, Friendship and other famous peaks of Manali. Come back to the Dhundi camp. (5/6 hrs)
Day 3: Head back to Solang.

3690m (Easy, April – October)

For an added level of difficulty try this route:

Solang – Dhundi – Beas Kund – Patalsu Mountain – Marhi – Rohtang

3970m (Moderate, May – October)

Parashar Lake

Located in Mandi district this trek follows a relatively easy trail through forests and little rivers. Its perfect for family groups with option to camp overnight. The trek offers a 180 degree view of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinnaur mountain ranges. The beautiful temple devoted to sage Parashar and the mysterious floating island on the lake are added attractions.

(Easy, April to November)

Bijli Mahadev

Steeped in mythology and magical stories, the Bijli Mahadev temple at the top of the mountain, is a must-see. Travel by a car from Manali to Kinja. Start the trek from here. It is a 4 kms moderate trek from here upto Bijli Mahadev. Alternatively, if you’d like to make this a 3-day trek, walk from Naggar to Jana. Camp overnight and continue on to Bijli Mahadev.

(Easy, March – November)