Ski in the Annapurna Sanctuary
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Ski Touring
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Advanced
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From 4 people
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Feb - Mar
OVERVIEW SKI TOURING
Ski Touring and Split in the Nepal Himalayas. Personalized programs of 15 to 30 days: Annapurna Sanctuary, Langtang, Manaslu…
Here we detail our basic program in the Annapurna Sanctuary. But this is a fully customizable trip for closed groups of at least 4 people. Depending on your availability of days and technical level, we will customize the trip.
Highlights
- Ski & Snow in the Himalayas
- Ski from 5.500m peaks or more
- Jordi Tosas, high mountain guide specialist in Nepal
- Small private groups
ITINERARY SKI TOURING
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon: we can visit the Swayambhu stupa (monkey temple), get lost in the streets of Thamel or have our first Dal bhat dinner (the most traditional dish of Nepali cuisine).
Transfer by Tourist bus to Pokhara. Free afternoon to visit Pokhara Lake. Night at the Hotel.
After breakfast in Pokhara there will be vehicles and our trekking staff 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. We then start the trek by walking along the Kimrung river and up through Kyimmung, Taplung village and finally arrive in Chomrung for the night.
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. Now our final destination of the day “Doban” is approaching in 10 minutes, where we will stop for the night.
The trail climbs along the Modi Khola and then up a rocky path through the forests until it reaches a cave at Hinku. From here 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. Our night stops at one of the accommodations here.
Today we arrive to the Annapurna base camp, going up a hill through a moraine. Crossing three hills and finally the Annapurna BC (4130 m). Here 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 we will put on our skis and do the first skiing activity under the Annapurna.
Mountaineering / Backcountry Skiing / Splitboarding:
Our lodge located in Annapurna BC will be our 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.
Machapuchare Base Camp is another excellent place to start new skiing activities, so we will reserve the last few days to explore this area.
We will descend through the bottom of the valley to the village of Chomrong.
We return to the end of the trail and spend the afternoon to discover the calm and beautiful Pokhara. Night in hotel.
We will leave early in the morning by bus to Kathmandu. Night at the hotel.
Final departure, transfer to the airport.
All our Nepal tours can be extended and customized. Here are the most popular additional services:
- Everest Morning Flight: Approx 1h flight to see/touch Mount Everest (we’ll fly just 5 miles from the summit). Including round trip transfer to your hotel. (We will leave at 5:15 a.m. and return at breakfast time)
- KTM Cultural Tour 1: 1 day tour to visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Pashupatinath Temple + Boudhanath Stupa + Bhaktapur City.
(Included cultural guide (Speaks English, Spanish…), Additional hotel night and meal not included. - KTM Cultural Tour 2: 1 day tour to visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Patan city + Kathmandu Durbar Square + Swoyambhu Nath Stupa.
(Included cultural guide (Speaks English, Spanish…), Additional hotel night and meal not included - Extra Night: One additional night in KTM (including breakfast in shared or single room)
You can book extra services at the time of booking your trip or later.
WHAT'S INCLUDED SKI TOURING
The Cost Includes
- Private transfer to and from the airport
- Hotel in Kathmandu (tourist class) including breakfast (shared room)
- Transport by bus KTM to Pokhara (option by flight with extra cost)
- Lodging in the hostels available during the trekking. (Trekking based on tea houses) (Shared room)
- 3 fixed meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) suggested by the guide during the walk
- National park fees and TIMS fees
- High Mountain Guide to coordinate and support all activities
- 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 and porters insurance
- Technical and material advice
The Cost Excludes
- Flights and visas to Nepal (we can arrange these)
- 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)
- Medical and rescue insurance
- Expenses for road blockages/landslides/natural calamities/strikes
- Anything not included in the "INCLUDES" section
DEPARTURES SKI TOURING
TRIP DATES | AVAILABILITY | PRICE | SPACE LEFT | |
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02/03/2025 - 21/03/2025 | Guaranteed | 3.890€ |
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TOUR DETAILS SKI TOURING
SKIING IN THE HIMALAYAS IS A GIFT ONLY FOR BIG DREAMERS
We have experience organizing ski expeditions of all levels for many years. The program we detail here is an example of the many ski activities that can be done in the Himalayas of Nepal.
The Annapurna Sanctuary region is ideal for its quick and easy access, as well as usually having a quantity and quality of snow.
There are also other options for activities in autumn at higher altitudes such as the Far West or the northern region of Manaslu. Do not hesitate to talk to us and together we will design the ideal trip for you.
For this Ski Touring trip, a good level of off-piste skiing and having previously done usually ski touring activity (randonnee / ski touring / backcountry skiing) is required. Depending on the physical and technical level of the participants and the snow and weather conditions, the mountain guide will adapt the outings for maximum enjoyment. Do not hesitate to contact us to jointly evaluate whether you have the appropriate level of skiing.
If you know that you prefer to go far and steep and are looking for a challenge, our advice is to bring along your group of friends and book an entire mountain expedition group for yourselves. Weather and snow conditions will, of course, determine what and where we can ski. Even if you already knut each other, we can still tailor the level more to your wishes and skill level.
Our trainer Mr. Pablo Ral, graduate in Physical Activity Sciences, Master in High Performance, Chilean Ski Mountaineering Coach and specialist in endurance sports… can make you a specific personal training plan for this trip.
- Standard training plan (one-time payment): 99€ (Fill out online form, 30 min personal interview (to adjust the plan and resolve doubts), Receive your personalized plan)
- Premium training plan (monthly): 130€ (Fill out online form, 1h personal interview (to adjust the plan and resolve doubts), Receive your personalized plan. Weekly monitoring of your progression and monthly readjustment of the training plan)
You can request your training plan at the time of booking your trip or later. (Standard training plans are valid for a maximum of 3 months)
Ski 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 (moon boots)
- Ski 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
Food:
The Itinerary explains what meals are included each day according to the program. If you have allergies or preferences, let us know on the registration form and we will take it into account.
We always recommend that you bring your own energy bars, nuts… so that you can eat while doing the activities.
Accommodation:
The first and last night we will stay at the International Guest House hotel in Kathmandu. The other nights we will sleep in the different lodges that we will find along the way.
The program provides accommodation in shared rooms. If you want a single room, please indicate this at the time of booking.
We believe solo travelers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travelers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
In case you wish that we can look for the best flight combination tickets from your nearest airport to the destination you can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. This service includes monitor the flight prices over time to get the best deal when prices are low and check in of your flight. The administrative fee for this service is 35€ + the flights cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.
We offer you a 5% discount on your IATI travel insurance. The discount is just valid if you buy the travel insurance policy after clicking on the link.
In case you wish that we can look for the best travel insurance that covers the trip destination/activity with your nationality. You can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. The administrative fee for this service is 15€ + the insurance cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.
The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment.
Rescue insurance: Mandatory
Rescue insurance is highly recommended on all active trips. It must be taken into consideration that these insurance policies are specific for each type of activity (hiking, climbing…)
The user is informed that the GUARANTEE COMPANY that covers the risks of contractual liability and guarantee against insolvency is MARKEL INSURANCE SE. Our trips are covered by Civil Liability insurance.
Visas, and Entry Requirements
Certainly! It is important to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity when traveling to any country.
Nepal has VISA on Arrival for most of the countries, you can speed up the process and avoid queues when landing, if you submit your application online through this official web link.
Upon arrival, proceed to the bank counter at Tribhuwan International Airport with the submission ID (confirmation page) that you received when filling out the application form for a Nepal visa.
Pay the applicable fee in cash and after making the payment, proceed to the Immigration Officer Desk with your original passport for visa processing.
In the case of a visa, keep yourself up to date, as immigration policies often change. That is why it’s advisable to verify the information closer to your intended travel date.
Currently, as of February 2024, the Nepal tourist visa costs are as follows:
- 15 Days: USD 30
- 30 Days: USD 50
- 90 Days: USD 125
To know the specific visa requirements for your trip, it is recommended to contact your local embassy or consulate, or consult with your travel agent. Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements can vary based on your nationality and your destination. While we strive to keep our information updated, visa rules can change unexpectedly. Therefore, it is crucial that you verify the information yourself and understand that you are accountable for meeting your own visa requirements.
Vaccines
For each trip, clients are solely responsible for having the mandatory and/or recommended vaccines required in each region or country. Consult with your doctor to have all vaccinations before the start of the trip.
The client can take out trip cancellation insurance to be able to obtain payment of the entire amount paid (according to its conditions).
The end user may withdraw from the contracted trip, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid, except for the indicated penalties, but must also satisfy the Agency in the amounts indicated below once the trip has been confirmed. If it is not carried out due to not reaching the minimum necessary places, the client can save the credit for future trips or request a full refund of the reservation.
Cancellation Policy 4:
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- 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
* Cancellation fees will not be paid for reservations already issued. If there are other non-refundable expenses already issued, these will not be paid either and will be deducted from the amount to be paid.
* The cost of cancellation of issued flights is 100% of the amount.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
B4Experience offers active trips for different sports and Outdoor activities, as well as information related to these activities through our web platform www.b4experience.com and other channels.
The practice of any activity in nature carries a risk for those who do it, with most of these activities being considered high-risk sports. Each one must know and apply their limits and be aware that regardless of the technical training and physical level one has, their practice can lead to accidents or even death.
The in-person activities and trips offered by B4Experience are carried out on land and activities that may inherently involve risks for those who carry them out and thus clients are informed that they contract them.
DOSSIER DISCLAIMER:
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print/ download a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
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.
OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS SKI TOURING
You might travel with…
Jordi Tosas
Alpinist, High Mountain Guide UIAGM & B4Experience Co-founder
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Skiing in the Himalayas was an extraordinary experience.from Spain08/12/2022Skiing in the Himalayas was an extraordinary experience. Every day was a new adventure, with guides who were true experts. The chosen routes allowed us to enjoy the landscape and local culture. I hope to return soon to explore more!Date of Experience: December 08, 2022
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Amazing Himalayan Ski Adventure!from Spain01/01/2022Amazing Himalayan Ski Adventure! The routes were perfect and the snow was spectacular. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. This experience is truly unforgettable. I hope to return soon!Date of Experience: January 01, 2022
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Great skiing experience at Annapurna.from Spain26/11/2021Great skiing experience at Annapurna. The team was very professional and fun. I will repeat without a doubt!Date of Experience: November 26, 2021
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The ski expedition in Nepal organized by B4Experience was unforgettablefrom Spain12/03/2021The ski expedition in Nepal organized by B4Experience was unforgettable. Every detail was perfectly planned. From the mountains to the local culture, everything was amazing. Thank you for making this trip an adventure of a lifetime!Date of Experience: March 12, 2021
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I had an amazing experience with B4Experience at AnnapurnaI had an amazing experience with B4Experience at Annapurna. The ski routes were challenging but exciting. The organization was excellent and the views were simply spectacular. I will definitely come back to explore more.Date of Experience: February 07, 2021