Khair Baraha Treks

Trip Facts

Trip Highlights

19 Days Trip

14 Days moderate trek

4 Nights hotel

Trip Overview

A spectacular trek following remote trails into the heart of the Annapurnas. It is hard to surpass this two weeks trek into the heart of the Annapurnas, following trails through remote villages, and luxuriant forest to gain incomparable views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. From Pokhara we ascend a series of forested ridges and Villages. We enjoy the tranquility of trails that lead through forests of rhododendron, Daphne and orchids, and pass traditional Gurung villages. Our first views of Hiunchuli and Annapurna south are a taste of things to come as we gradually ascend through rhododendron forest and alpine meadows to camp beneath the awesome Fang Face of Annapurna I. From our stunning campsite we include a day walk past Hindu shrines to the sacred Lake of Khaire Barahaa . The huge summit ridges of Dhaulagiri dominate the horizon. Yet this is no ordinary view of the Himalaya , for between our camp and the summit lie the misty depths of the Kali Gandakhi Gorge � the deepest gorge in the world. The stunning panorama is a reminder of the scale of the Himalaya, with the river tumbling over 7000 meters from the snowy heights of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Savoring these views we head back to Pokhara, following trails where the villages still retain the charm and character of rural Nepal .

Outline Itinerary

DAY 01 Arrive Kathmandu
DAY 02 Visit Kathmandu
DAY 03 Transfer > Pokhara
DAY 04 Trek Start
DAY 17 Trek end and fly back to Kathmandu
DAY 18 Free in Kathmandu
DAY 19 Trip concludes & Departure from Kathmandu .

Cost Includes

Annapurna conservation area permits,
Trekking Map of Annapurna region
Full Board Plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation, tea or coffee) during trek,
Join Nepali Cultural Program with dinner,
Hotel in Kathmandu as your requirements,
Hotel in Pokhara on BB plan,
An experienced licensed holder Guide and required porters
Food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, and local tax for guide and porters,
Transportation by bus, car or by flight,
Medical kit box
TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
Trekking Equipments
All government tax
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
All necessary transportation while sightseeing
Airport pick up and drop with an escort

Cost Excludes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara,
Your travel insurance,
International flight and departure tax,
Any expense of personal nature,
Nepal entry visa fee,
Any kinds of Bar bills,
All the alcoholic and non alcoholic Drinks,
Rescue operation.

Khair Baraha Treks Photographs

Essential Information

When trekking in Nepal Himalayas "Altitude related Problems" are the important factors to be considered because there is always a real danger of mild to serious problems related to altitude and it is important that trekkers understand that they will be affected to a greater or lesser extent when they ascend to altitudes over about 3000 meters. Altitude sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and it means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3000 meters. The victim can develop severe symptoms very rapidly if the mild effects are ignored.

We advise our clients to remember the following suggestion when you are on trekking in the high altitude areas above 3000 meters. The following are the basic symptoms of the altitude sickness and to avoid such sickness we recommend few important points.

1. Basic Symptoms:

Loss of appetite
Sleep disturbance
Difficult to pass urine

2. Medium Symptoms:

Headache which is bad
Irregular breathing
Nausea
Mild weakness

3. Serious Symptoms:

Slight swelling of hands and face
Cannot stand upright without swaying while eyes are closed.
Can hear gurgling sound in the chest.
Zero energy.

What to do about Altitude Sickness?
Altitude illness can be prevented by acclimatization; that is, by a graduate rate of ascent (not more than 400 � 500 meters), allowing sufficient rest at various intermediate altitudes. The dry air of the mountains tends to dehydrate you so an increased fluid intake is necessary. Try to drink at least four liters of water a day. On the trail you can drink hot garlic soup that will help you to some extent. When we reach to our destination it is better to make some hiking up to a bit higher point and come down to the camp or hotel. This is a really good way to get acclimatization. You may take Diamox 250mg tablets the night before flying / going to altitude. Sometimes the symptoms often disappear and the trek can be resumed.

If you feel obviously suffering from the serious symptoms of AMS then descent should not be delayed even if it means going down in dark. In such case, should an emergency situation arise, horse, or porter will be arranged; or we carry you and run to lower (descend) altitudes. There is communication facility at Namche Bazaar; Doctors at Khunde hospital in the Everest Area and HRA Clinics and in some trekking areas also have the Gamow Bag. The hospital or the clinic will take fees or charges for such services. We can arrange for immediate evacuation, by horse or helicopter, depending on the severity of the case.