The Great Buddhist Master Trail Marathon & Nepalese experience
PLUS Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Awesome Adventure!
The 5 day run experience (package 1) PLUS Annapurna Base Camp
£1250.00 Per person (based on 2 sharing)
Annapurna Base Camp without 5 day Nepalese experience & Marathon
£950 per person (based on 2 sharing)
Note: single supplement for the whole trip £150
What’s Included:
3 Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Kathmandu sightseeing with our tour guide
Return transfers to Mangeau a remote Countryside Village
Traditional home cooked food & accommodation for 2 nights in the Countryside
Prize giving celebration party and farewell dinner under the stars
English speaking leader, marshals salary, their insurance, medical kit
All Heritage site entrance fees.
Annapurna Trekking;
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
All ground transportation
Trekking permits and Annapurna conservation fee
Domestic flight (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
1 Night hotel accommodation in Pokhara with Breakfast.
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant
trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers:1 porter) Staff costs including their salary, insurance,
equipment, food and accommodation
Thursday 9th November 2023
Fly to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 30 minutes flight, 5 – 6 hours trek
We take the 08.00 flight to Pokhara, the beautiful lake city and catch great views of the Himalayas from the right side of our airplane. After landing in Pokhara airport, we drive to NayaPul (1 hour and 20 minutes) and start the trek. From Birethanti, we trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. If time permits, we will also visit the Gurung museum today. Overnight in Ghandruk.
Friday 10th November 2023
Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 5 – 6 hours
At this juncture, we climb up for around an hour up to Kimrungdanda. On the way we can enjoy great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Ganggapurna. A steep descent takes us to the KimrongKhola. After another steep ascent from KimrongKhola to ChereDanda, we descend for a while and then it’s a gentle walk to Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive. Overnight in Chhomrong.
Saturday 11th November 2023
Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft): 4 – 5 hours
We descend via 2500 stone steps and cross the bridge above ChhomrongKhola. From here it is an uphill climb to Sinuwa. Next, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo. Overnight in Bamboo.
Sunday 12th November 2023
Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 3 – 4 hours
We pass through a damp and cool bamboo forest before ascending steadily with a few steep sections. It is only after reaching the Himalaya Hotel that the forest opens up and we are out in the sun again with astounding views of the glacial river below. It is a steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here we can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetation is sparser, allowing magical views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock-face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls. Overnight in Deurali.
Monday 13th November 2023
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m/12135ft): 5- 6 hours
Climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountain side. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous. From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience. The vegetation disappears and the path widens as we enter the Annapurna sanctuary. From here, we get sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. From base camp we again get to savor mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South , Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 – 8 hours
From the Annapurna base camp we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Today’s trek is downhill, so it shouldn’t be very difficult. Besides, we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up. Overnight in Bamboo.
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Bamboo to JhinuDanda (1760m/5770 ft): 5 – 6 hours
From Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to ChhomrongKhola. Then we climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to JhinuDanda, where we will be resting for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from JhinuDanda to soothe our aching body. Overnight in JhinuDanda.
Thursday 16th November 2023
Trek to NayaPul then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive
On our way to NayaPul from Jhinu Danda, we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. We have lunch on the way. Our trek will end at NayaPul where we board our vehicle to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Friday 17th November 2023
Fly to Kathmandu
We fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel. We can enjoy the day leisurely, explore more landmarks or catch up on some last minute bargain shopping. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Hotel included for this last night in Kathmandu.
Saturday 18th November 2023
Final Departure
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today, but your experiences will live with you. Somehow this Country just opens your eyes and makes you re valuate what life is about. It is not like a normal holiday where you go home back to normality. Something magical happens here.
