Api base camp is a gem hidden in the far-western region of Nepal. The real adventure, amazing landscapes, cultural diversity, furiously galloping snow-fed rivers, stunning mountains, and pristine forests are the most eye-catching factors of this trek.
Our Api base camp trekking of 15 days begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi and a forward scenic drive to Latinath passing Gokuleshwar behind. Ahead, developing steady walk bypassing numerous traditional villages holding stone houses, alpine forests, open grassland, and pastures by enjoying magnificent surrounding views with stunning mountains leads towards an open plateau surrounded by mountains (Api base camp). Surely, steeping on high elevation rewarded views makes you feel a sense of real achievement. Countless additional attractions ahead and opportunities to inspect the way of surviving by western Nepalese peoples are encountered en route. Multiple experiences of camp stay, homestay, and normal lodge stay to make this trekking trip more unique and rewarding.
Day 2: Kathmandu (1,300 m) to Dhangadhi (109 m) 15 min flight
Day 3: Dhangadhi (109 m) to Gokuleshwar (640 m) 8 hrs drive
Day 4: Gokuleshwar (640 m) to Latinath (1,004 m) 2 hrs drive and then Paribagar (1,770 m) 1 hrs trek
Day 5: Paribagar (1,770 m) to Makarigadi (1,470 m) 5 hrs trek
Day 6: Makarigadi (1,470 m) to Siti (2,250 m) 8 hrs trek
Day 7: Siti (2,250 m) to Domal (2,950 m) 7 hrs trek
Day 8: Domal (2,950 m) to Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) 5 hrs walk
Day 9: Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) to Api base camp (3,860 m) 3 hrs walk back to Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) 3 hrs
Day 10: Trek from Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) to Siti (2,255 m) 6 hrs trek
Day 11: Siti (2,255 m) to Makrigaad (1,470 m) 6 hrs trek
Day 12: Makrigaad (1,470 m) to Latinath (1,005 m) 4 hrs trek and Gokuleshwar (857 m) 2 hrs drive
Day 13: Gokuleshwar (857 m) to Dhangadi (109 m) 9 hrs drive
Day 14: Dhangadi (109 m) to Kathmandu (1,300 m) 1 hr and 15 min flight
Day 15: Departure day
Cost Includes:
Arrival and departure by private car
2 nights' accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Special farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Domestic flight ticket (Kathmandu to Dhangadi and return)
Required ground transportation (By bus and car)
Gov. licensed and well trained English-speaking guide and his entire expenses
A porter (One porter for every 2 members) and his entire expenses
Three meals a day (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) during the trek
All required local tax and Gov tax
Down jackets and sleeping bags (to be returned after trip completion)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or earlyreturn 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 boiledwater, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu
On the first day, monitoring your land off at Tribhuwan International Airport our company representatives will warmly welcome and shift you towards a nearby fine tourist standard inn. We also schedule a brief meeting regarding our upcoming trek at our office and during evening hours, we recommend genuine Nepali food items in the most popular Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy ethnic cultural dance and music.
Day 2: Kathmandu (1,300 m) to Dhangadhi (109 m) 15 min flight
On the second day after attending morning breakfast, the soon private vehicle shifts us to the airport for catching a short scheduled flight to Dhangadi. Finally, after landing at Dhangadi airport, we will be straight transferred to a tourist standard hotel for freshening up along remaining hours will be set up for exploring attractions including the Aircraft museum, cycling up to Botanical Garden, and many more others. In the evening hours, we return to the hotel that we had left behind before for spending the night.
Day 3: Dhangadhi (109 m) to Gokuleshwar (640 m) 8 hrs drive
On the third day early morning leaving the plains of Terai, we move ahead by following the Mahakali highway towards the hilly region of Gokuleshwar. Steady drive on uphill till Dadeldhura and continuing drive forward through high winding roads by inspecting beautiful views of Himalayas through windows of bus takes to Gokuleshwar. According to your desire, the remaining hours can be spent exploring nearby attractions or you can take a rest. This night will be spent at a lodge in Gokuleshwar.
Day 4: Gokuleshwar (640 m) to Latinath (1,004 m) 2 hrs drive and then Paribagar (1,770 m) 1 hrs trek
On the fourth day after having breakfast, we follow the driveway along the Chameliya River and pass the biggest hydropower station in far west Nepal to reach Latinath. Therefore, a short ultimate uphill walk begins forward and takes towards the beautiful village of Paribagar. Finally, leisure hours will be utilized by exploring the village along with tonight’s dinner and accommodation will be arranged at the local host family’s house.
Day 5: Paribagar (1,770 m) to Makarigadi (1,470 m) 5 hrs trek
On the fifth day, marching ahead by enjoying breakfast and leaving Paribagar behind passing numerous traditional villages holding stone houses and terraced fields on the way leads toward the tea house. Enjoying a short moment in the tea house and continuing to walk forward by crossing pleasing forests holding verities of flora and fauna takes us to the beautiful settlement of Makrigaad. Tonight’s dinner and accommodation are arranged in a homestay.
Day 6: Makarigadi (1,470 m) to Siti (2,250 m) 8 hrs trek
On the sixth day after enjoying breakfast, our day’s walk begins with a short steep climb towards the Chameliya River along with that continuing walking by climbing up the gorge with spectacular views by the side, leading to Pato. Further walk from Pato, a gentle and steady climb takes you to Siti bypassing numerous settlements along with traditional attractions en route. This night we stay at the local house of the host family enjoying a unique dinner with them.
Day 7: Siti (2,250 m) to Domal (2,950 m) 7 hrs trek
On the seventh day, initially following the downhill walk to the beautiful village located at the bank of the river along forwarding steeping slow ascend takes to Dolma (sacred spot and junction point of two opposed rivers). This night will come to be different from other nights because tonight we plan to stay by setting up the camp far away from settlements.
Day 8: Domal (2,950 m) to Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) 5 hrs trek
Eight-day, we step forward after having morning breakfast at Domal by catching a steep climbing trail that leads at a little top height. Initially, passing easy walk through forests and open pasture spots slide towards Dhaulo Odar (an open grassland surrounded by high towering mountains, pleasing forests, and a few compact caves) to set up a camp for spending our night there.
Day 9: Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) to Api base camp (3,860 m) 3 hrs trek and back to Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) 3 hrs trek
On the ninth day of targeting the base camp of Mt. Api, we march forward following an upward trail toward a massive open plateau surrounded by mountains. As we reach the plateau (base camp of Mt. Api) that greets breathtaking views of Mt. Api accomplished by Mt. Nampa(6,929 m) and Mt. Bobaye (6,808 m). After enjoying some moments there, we head towards the source of the Chameliya River (Pikandaha) bypassing compact temples. Finally, after reaching Holy Lake, we spent some time and return to Dhaulo Odar for spending overnight.
Day 10: Trek from Dhaulo Odar (3,545 m) to Siti (2,255 m) 6 hrs trek
On the tenth day splitting the base camp of Mt. Api, we move backward till Siti. A morning downhill walk directly leads to the unique settlement of Khayekot and forward passing agricultural terrace fields, alpine forest, and eye-catching green hills along following a steep climb ahead takes to the beautiful village of Siti. Finally, after stepping into Siti, the night will be spent in a homestay enjoying dinner prepared by members of the host family.
Day 11: Siti (2,255 m) to Makrigaad (1,470 m) 6 hrs trek
On the eleventh day, we develop a walk catching an upward rigid above Siti passing forest, the agricultural field, and spare settlement along with enjoying breathtaking views of the white Himalayas before stepping into Pato. A forward, steady downhill walk takes you to the settlement of Makarigaad, and the remaining hours will be spent exploring the settlement throughout along night will be spent at the house of local people enjoying dinner prepared by them.
Day 12: Makrigaad (1,470 m) to Latinath (1,005 m) 4 hrs trek and Gokuleshwar (857 m) 2 hrs drive
The twelfth day begins with a morning downhill less demanding, and a very pleasant walk by exploring Hindu temples and passing numerous attractive settlements in the mid-way before reaching Latinath. Ahead, catching a vehicle leads towards Gokuleshwar. Finally from the bus station, we will be transferred to a basic lodge at Gokuleshwar for spending the night.
Day 13: Gokuleshwar (857 m) to Dhangadi (109 m) 9 hrs drive
On the thirteenth day after attending morning breakfast, we move forward to catch our tourist standard bus to the bus station. Passing through roadside tea houses, hamlets, beautiful green hills holding terraced fields and many other attractions reach Dhangadi. Finally, we will be shifted to a fine hotel there for taking a relief shower and painless rest tonight’s dinner and accommodation will be also managed at the hotel.
Day 14: Dhangadi (109 m) to Kathmandu (1,300 m) 1 hr and 15 min flight
On the fourteenth day, we move forward to the airport to board a flight focusing on our ticket time. Finally, landing off at Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu) after a scenic flight our private vehicle picks us up and escorts us towards a fine tourist standard hotel. The remaining hours can be spent exploring nearby attractions or taking a rest in the hotel and this night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Departure day
Fifteenth day (last day) focusing on your flight schedule, you can step forward for strolling the market to collect gift items for your friends, families, or loved ones. We will be there to help with your necessary arrangements and packing along with our private vehicle to transfer you to the airport focusing on your flight time. Heartily, our company members will be there to wish you a safe flight.
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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 for 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.
