Api base camp trek 21 days is still an unexpected trekking trail and not many travelers have visited this area. It is shrouded side in the western remote territory of Nepal. While trekking in this course, we will almost certainly observe Kali Dhunga which is one of the Holy Lakes around there and we can reach there by a stroll of around two hours from the base camp.
Api base camp trek is a very remote and immaculate trekking zone in western Nepal. Till now, just a couple of vacationers have visited the area. The genuine wild of Nature can be experienced along the Api Himal base camp trail. Wonderful mountain scene, social assorted variety, fast waterways, and immaculate woods are the primary attractions of this district. Aside from the beautiful magnificence, off-beaten trails, and puzzling society, the area offers an all-encompassing perspective of the 7,817-meter Mt. Nandadevi, which lies in Uttar Pradesh of India, Thado Dhunga Tuppa (5,368m.), Api Himal, Rajamba (6,537m.), Kapchuli and numerous different pinnacles. The 6,850-meter pinnacle of Kapchuli is otherwise called Jethibahurani.
Day 03: Drive from Nepalgunj to Mahendranagar (219 km) 3-4 hrs drive
Day 04: Drive from Mahendranagar to Gokuleshwor (290 km) 5-6 hrs drive
Day 05: Trek from Gokuleshwor to Karkale (900 m) 2-3 hrs trek
Day 06: Trek from Karkale trek to Chiureni (1100 m) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 07: Trek from Chiureni trek to Makarighat (1800 m) 6-7hrs trek
Day 08: Acclimatization at Makarighat
Day 09: Trek from Makarighat trek to Seti (2800 m) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 10: Trek from Seti to Lawathi (3000 m) 4 hrs trek
Day 11: Trek from Lawathi to Simar (3300 m) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 12: Trek from Simar to Dhawaliwadar (3800 m) 4-5 hrs trek
Day 13: Trek from Dhawalidwar to API Base Camp (4100 m) 2 hrs trek
Day 14: Trek from Base Camp to Saheb Bagar (2800 m) 6 hrs trek
Day 15: Trek from Saheb Bagar to Makarighat (1800 m) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 16: Trek from Makarighat to Bitule (1200 m) 5 hrs trek
Day 17: Trek from Bitule to Gokuleshwor (850 m) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 18: Drive from Gokuleshwor to Mahendranagar 5-6 hrs trek
Day 19: Drive from Mahendranagar to Nepalgunj 3-4 hrs drive
Day 20: Flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 21: Departure Day
Cost includes:
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation and camp during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Following your arrival time at Tribhuwan International Airport, our company representatives will be there for your warm welcome and to shift you towards a luxury tourist standard hotel. Therefore, we plan on gathering at our office to discuss the upcoming trek.
Day 02: Fly to Nepalgunj (517 km)
Early in the morning after breakfast, we drive to the airport and catch a flight to Nepalgunj and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Drive from Nepalgunj to Mahendranagar (219 km) 3-4 hrs drive
After breakfast, we head towards Mahendranagar. After a three to four hours drive, we reach Mahendranagar from Nepalgunj. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Drive from Mahendranagar to Gokuleshwor (290 km) 5-6 hrs drive
Leaving Mahendranagar, we move forward to reach Gokuleshwor which can be reached in a five to six hours drive. Overnight at camp.
Day 05: Trek from Gokuleshwor to Karkale (900 m) 2-3 hrs trek
Today, the first day of our trek begins. We will hike through an area with a picturesque peak view and striking landscape. We will have to make about 2 hours straight walk and reach Karkale, where we will stay overnight at camp.
Day 06: Trek from Karkale trek to Chiureni (1100 m) 6-7 hrs trek
Commenting on our trek from Karlkale, we will walk through stunning villages and farmland. On the way, we will cross countless hanging bridges. After walking for six to seven hours, we will reach Chiureni. In Nepali, Chiuri means butter tree. This place is famous for butter trees so the name comes after it. We will see many butter trees around our campsite and stay overnight at camp.
Day 07: Trek from Chiureni trek to Makarighat (1800 m) 6-7hrs trek
On this day our trekking trail follows the Chamliya Khola moving ahead from Chiureni. The trail goes straight and some parts are narrow. Overnight at camp.
Day 08: Acclimatization at Makarighat
Today is the rest day after two long trekking days. You can explore the beauty of Makarighat on this day.
Day 09: Trek from Makarighat trek to Seti (2800 m) 6-7 hrs trek
The trail today is ascending. We have to walk frequently uphill and climb up to 1200m. On the way, we will see some villages and observe that settlements are very scattered. We can see pleasant Mountain View while walking for about six to seven hours. Overnight at camp
Day 10: Trek from Seti to Lawathi (3000 m) 4 hrs trek
Leaving Seti, the trail goes up and moves down again for about 2 hours then we will reach Lawathi. This is the last village of this trek and this place is known as Saheb Bagara. Many years ago, trekkers were staying at that place so local people started to call this place “Saheb Bagar”. From here the trail goes uphill and walks through dense jungle reaching Lawathi where you will spend your overnight.
Day 11: Trek from Lawathi to Simar (3300 m) 5- 6 hrs trek
Commencing the trek from Lawathi, we hike through a thick jungle. The trail goes tenderly uphill. During the summer season, there are a lot of kinds of plants that can be seen in this area. The name of the plant called “Yarsagumba” is a kind of fungus (half plant half caterpillar).
Day 12: Trek from Simar to Dhawaliwadar (3800 m) 4-5 hrs trek
On the following day, we walk straight to Dhaliwadar. “Dhaliwadar” means cave as mentioned above in the past days nomadic people used to stay at this cave. Today we will walk through the greenery forest with Mountain View and need to cross some small streams. Overnight at camp
Day 13: Trek from Dhawalidwar to Api Base Camp (4100 m) 2 hrs trek
Ascending for about two hours from Dhawalidwar, we will reach the Api Himal base camp. After having lunch, we will visit to view the holy lake, walk around the base camp and enjoy stunning mountain views. Overnight at camp.
Day 14: Trek from Base Camp to Saheb Bagar (2800 m) 6 hrs trek
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we descend to Saheb Bagar and go behind the same trail following the same path. After the six-hour walk, we will reach Saheb Bagar where we will stay overnight.
Day 15: Trek from Saheb Bagar to Makarighat (1800 m) 6-7 hrs trek
Leaving Saheb Bagar, we move forward towards Makarighat which will take about six to seven hours to reach our destination. Overnight at Makarighat.
Day 16: Trek from Makarighat to Bitule (1200 m) 5 hrs trek
Following the same footpath, we walk back to Bitule Chaur for about five hours. Overnight at Bitule
Day 17: Trek from Bitule to Gokuleshwor (850 m) 5-6 hrs trek
Today is the last day of our trek. We will walk through stunning villages for about six hours to reach Gokuleshwor. Overnight at Gokuleshwor.
Day 18: Drive from Gokuleshwor to Mahendranagar 5-6 hrs drive
Driving back to Mahendranagar after such a wonderful trek makes such relief. After about six hours of driving, we will reach Mahendranagar where we will spend our night in one of the hotels.
Day 19: Drive from Mahendranagar to Nepalgunj 3-4 hrs drive
After breakfast, we drive from Mahendranagar to Nepalgunj. The drive is short and pleasant. Overnight at Nepalgunj.
Day 20: Flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Early in the morning, fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. Tonight we host a farewell dinner in one of the famous restaurants in the town.
Day 21: Departure Day
On the last day focusing your time, you can go shopping to collect some gifts for your friends or family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle to transfer you to the airport focusing on your departure time. Our representatives will be there to wish you a safe flight and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
