Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
- Check-in, freshen up.
- Visit: Marina Beach (evening walk).
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore.
- Santhome Church.
- Stay at Chennai.
- Depart early morning for Kanchipuram.
- Visit: Ekambareswarar Temple.
- Kailasanathar Temple (Pallava architecture).
- Kamakshi Amman Temple.
- Explore Kanchipuram silk saree weaving units.
- x*Start for Mahabalipuram (70 km, ~2 hrs)*
- Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
- Visit: Shore Temple.
- *After visiting temple start for Pondicherry. (100 km, ~2.5 hrs)*
Explore: -
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Paradise Beach
- Pondicherry Museum
- The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- French War Memorial
- Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
- Arikamedu
- Serenity Beach
- Rock Beach
- Old Lighthouse
- Auroville
- Overnights stay at pondicherry
- Start to Chidambaram
- You can visit Pichavaram mangroves forest
- Depart for Tanjavur.
- Check-in and relax.
- Overnight stay at Tanjavur
Visit:
- Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO, Chola architecture).
- APJ Abdul kalam home
- If time permits, visit Saraswathi Mahal Library., Tanjavur Palace and Art Gallery.
Start for Rameshwaram (230 km, ~5.5 hrs)
- Check-in and freshen up.
- visit
- Ramanathaswamy Temple (longest temple corridor).
- Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
- Agni Theertham
- Dhanushkodi
- The Pamban Bridge
- Overnighgt stay at Rameshwaram
Visit:
- Kanyakumari Beach (sunset view).
- Gandhi Mandapam.
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
- Thiruvalluvar Statue.
- Overnight in Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari sightseeing
- Guest can wake up early and enjoy sunrise
Depart for Madurai (245 km, ~5 hrs)
- Check-in at Madurai.
Visit:
- Meenakshi Amman Temple (evening aarti recommended).
Overnight in Madurai.
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace.
- Explore Madurai markets (Jasmine, Sungudi sarees).
If time permits:
- Gandhi Memorial Museum.
- Local street food exploration (Jigarthanda, Kari Dosa).
• Departure from Madurai Airport or return drive to Chennai (optional train/flight).
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
