Itinerary for 20-Day Nepal Ski Touring Expedition

Day 1: Arrival

• Arrival in Kathmandu.
• Transfer to the hotel (3 star hotel)
• Free afternoon: you can visit the Swayambhu stupa (monkey temple), get lost in the streets of Thamel or have your first Dal bhat dinner (the most traditional dish of Nepali cuisine).

Day 2: Bus to Pokhara

• Transfer by Tourist bus to Pokhara.
• Free afternoon to visit Pokhara Lake.
• Night at the hotel (3 star hotel).

Day 3: Ghandruk - Chomrung

• Breakfast in Pokhara
• Vehicles and trekking staff will be ready to take you to Nayapul and Kimchi, the total trip will be 3:30h
• Just a 45-minute walk will bring you to Ghandruk, a Gurung village, the most beautiful village on the trip.
• You will then start the trek by walking along the Kimrung river and up through Kyimmung, Taplung village and finally arrive in Chomrung for the night.
• Stay in tea house

Day 4: Chomrong to Doban

• Breakfast
• The trail descends a stone stairway and crosses the Chomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, then up the mountain flank, rocky path through the forested area and then reaches Khurdi Ghar. This can be a good place for lunch.
• The walk descends (about 350 meters) through the stone steps, the woods and you will arrive at the Bamboo Hotel. The walk now gently ascends through the woods, a stream flowing down from the flank to your left hand side.
• The final destination of the day “Doban” is approaching in 10 minutes, where you will stop for the night with dinner and stay at a teahouse.

Day 5: Doban to Machapuchare

• Breakfast
• The trail climbs along the Modi Khola and then up a rocky path through the forests until it reaches a cave at Hinku.
• You will reach Deurali and along with the river bank you will climb little from Bagal witnessing rhododendrons and at the end of the ridge you will stop at Machapuchare (Fish Tail) base camp.
• The magnificient views of the mountains of Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and III, Gangapurna and Machapuchare by themselves will make for a great day out.
• Dinner and overnight at a teahouse.

Day 6: MBC to Annupurna - First Ski Day

• Today you will arrive to the Annapurna base camp, going up a hill through a moraine.
• Crossing three hills and finally the Annapurna BC (4130 m) where you will see some of the amazing views of Annapurna I (8091 m). On your left, Varhha Shikar (7,647 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m) and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Also, mountains like Khansar Kang, Tarke Kang, Singuchuli and behind them you can see the triangular rock needle of Machhapuchare and the snowy peak of Annapurna III (7555m). On your left, Varhha Shikar (7,647 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m) and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Also, mountains like Khansar Kang, Tarke Kang, Singuchuli, and behind them you can see the triangular rock needle of Machhapuchare and the snowy peak of Annapurna III (7555m).
• Welcome to your new ski house for the next few days.
• After lunch you will put on your ski equipment and do the first skiing activity under the Annapurna.

Day 7 - 12: Ski Days in Annapurna Sanctuary

• Mountaineering / backcountry Skiing / splitboarding - weather and snow conditions will, of course, determine what and where the group can ski.
• The lodge located in Annapurna BC will be the starting point for the activities of the next few days, with endless possibilities in mountains of up to five and six thousand meters of altitude. From here the group will decide its objectives.
• The ascents to these mountains will be done in the purest alpine style, without the help of porters and carrying only what is necessary. So you have to arrive well acclimatized and without rushing.
• Stay in teahouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 13-16: Ski Days in MBC

• Machapuchare Base Camp is another excellent place to start new skiing activities, so the guides will reserve the last few days to explore this area.
• Stay in teahouse
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day 17: MBC to Chomrong

• The group will descend through the bottom of the valley to the village of Chomrong.
• Stay in teahouse
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day 18: Chomrong to Ghandruk & A Kimchi

• You will return to the end of the trail
• Spend the afternoon to discover the calm and beautiful Pokhara.
• Night in hotel
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 19: Bus to Kathmandu

• The group will leave early in the morning by bus to Kathmandu.
• Night at the hotel.
• Breakfast & lunch included

Day 20: Departure

• Final departure and transfer to the airport
  
  

Equipment

Ski / Split Equipment

Your ski equipment;

• Skis/splitboard
• Poles
• Helmet if you want
• Ski crampons
• Touring ski boots - you must have used your ski boots in advance and be sure you do not get blisters!
• Warm shoes to wear in the camp
• Skins with the new glue (1x) or 2 pairs of ski skins
• Climbing harness
• Climbing slings (1x)
• Carabiners (1x)
• Crampons
• Ice axe crampons (mandatory and essential for split-boards)
• Ski bag and boot bag (required)
• Avalanche equipment in backpack, shovel, probe, DVA transmitter/receiver (mandatory)

Other things recommended/necessary on these trips, in addition to travel equipment:

• Warm hat (i.e. beanie)
• Balaclava/ warm buff (preferably wool, 1x)
• Ski socks (preferably wool, 2x)
• Thick thermal socks (preferably wool, 2x)
• Base layers (preferably wool, 2x)
• Insulating mid-layers (e.g.wool sweater and fleece pants)
• Shell jacket and shell pants (wind and waterproof)
• Waterproof insulated mittens (no gloves!)
• Mittens or gloves for ski touring
• Warm down parka
• Backpack (must fit all gear, ~35 L) with ski carrying straps
• Neck gaiter
• Head lamp
• Canteen or thermos, minimum 1 liter. If you choose a Camelbak type bag, keep in mind that the tube can freeze recommending carrying an auxiliary bottle
• Sun cream and lip protection
• Snacks (bars, gels, nuts…) to eat in the mountains during the treks
• Personal plate, fork, spoon, knife & cup
• Personal gear such as medication, toiletries, hand sanitizer, etc
• Optional: spare batteries, camera, powerbank, first aid kit.
• Winter sleeping bag (-20 to -30°C)

Recommended:

• Ski touring helmet
• Camera and extra batteries(batteries die very quickly in the cold)
• Power bank for charging electronics
• Hand and foot warmers
• Thin liner gloves

Lodging

Rates & Inclusions

Rates

From €3,995/person

• Invoice / base currency is EUR
• Convert to your currency here
• If you have any questions please submit a booking request

• ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kathmandu in shared room including breakfast, lodging in tea houses in shared room
• SKI TOURING: 10 days of guided ski touring/splitboarding
• TRANSPORT: Private transfer to/from airport, bus KTM to Pokhara
• GUIDING: high mountain guide to coordinate & support all activities
• SUPPORT: Logistics, technical and material advice
• 3 fixed meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) suggested by the guide during the walk
• National park fees and TIMS fees
• Porter (one for every 2 people). Carry a maximum of 20 kg of total weight, although it is suggested to give a maximum of 8-10 kg per person
• Nepalese staff daily salary, food and accommodation. Guide & porters insurance.

• EXTRA DAYS/NIGHTS: Price on request
• Flight instead of bus KTM to Pokhara

• FLIGHTS: flights & visas to Nepal - get the best flight deals here
• INSURANCE: Ski Travel Insurance - get the best travel insurance here
• SKI TOURING / SPLITBOARDING GEAR: All ski-touring & splitboarding equipment including avalanche safety equipment
• Drinks during the route
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Tents and food in high altitude camps (if you wish to spend a night outside the lodge during skiing days)
• Expenses for road blockages/landslides/natural calamities/strikes

Terms & Conditions

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Cancellation Policy

• FULL REFUND UP TO 24H AFTER PURCHASE
• Up to 90 days before the trip 100% refund of the trip amount.
• Up to 60 days before the trip Refund of 50% of the trip amount.
• For terms shorter than those described in the cancellation policy, the amount already paid will not be paid.
• *€250 management fees apply

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ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. On all Outdoor trips, the routes will be adjusted depending on the weather, the level of the group participants and the risks assessed by the guide/trip leader. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.