Overview
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of few treks that combine so many different landscapes and bring us so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 meter peaks in a a short period of time. It is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region that goes alongside terraced rice paddies, dotted villages, lush rhododendron forests and high altitude landscapes with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times. The walk-in to the Sanctuary provides an experience of the great variety of landscape types which serve to make Nepal such a special trekking destination. We will pass through a diverse geographical and cultural variation with an amazing range of Flora and Fauna in between. Our Trek begins in Kuile nearby Nayapul and ends at Lower Ghandruk. During the trek, we encounter sub-tropical heat, pretty villages and neatly terraced rice fields. Gaining height gradually, we enjoy several days of pleasant walking with a mix of abundant forest and scattered areas of farmed land. Finally, beyond the last of the bamboo and rhododendron woodland, the valley narrows at the entrance to the world of ice and snow that is the Annapurna Sanctuary. Throughout the walk-in, there are outstanding panoramas of the high peaks to the north, and the contrast of the rice-fields and villages with the snow peaks above, makes for very picturesque trekking indeed. Finally, our trip ends at Lower Ghandruk before we drive to back to Pokhara. Pokhara enhances by its lovely lakes, which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas.
Highlights of the Trek
- Step into Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m and trek to the most Diverse Annapurna Region
- Witness Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiuchuli (6,441 m) , Mt. Fishtail (6,997 m) and Annapurna Glacier
- Visit many villages of Magar and Gurung
- Enjoy Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda
- Witness Sunrise and Sunset over Annapurna Range
- Enjoy Pokhara, city of lakes and adventures
- Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival 1,350 m/4,430 ft)
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara-30 minutes, drive to Kuile via Nayapul (2 Hours) & trek to Ghandruk (1,950 m/6,400 ft)-4 Hours
Day 03: Trek to Chomrong via Kimrung Danda (2,170 m/7,120 ft)- 6 Hours
Day 04: Trek to Dovan (2,600 m/8,530 ft)-6 Hours
Day 05: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,920 m/9,580 ft) & to Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fish Tail) Base Camp (3,700 m/12,140 ft)-6 Hours
Day 06: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m/ 13,550 ft)-2 Hours
Day 07: Return back to Bamboo (2,400 m/7,875 ft)- 6 Hours
Day 08: Trek back to Jhinu Danda (1,760 m/5,775 ft)-6 Hours
Day 09: Trek to lower Ghandruk-2 Hours and drive back to Pokhara-3 Hours
Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival 1,350 m/4,430 ft)
After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our office representative welcomes you with Garland and takes you to hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have briefing on trek and equipment check by our Trek Manager and Trek Guide. Then, we will take you for dinner to make you introduced with Nepalese food habits and Culture.
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara-30 minutes, drive to Kuile via Nayapul (2 Hours) & trek to Ghandruk (1,950 m/6,400 ft)-4 Hours
After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport for flight to Pokhara. During the flight, we get to savor the most mesmerizing views of the magnificent 8,000 meter Mount Manaslu and the Snow-Capped Annapurna Range. From Pokhara airport, we drive to Kuile via Nayapul and start trek to Ghandruk. We will ascend on stone steps on the beginning and continue to the village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a famous village of Gurung who has renowned in British and Indian Army as Gorkha Regiment. In the evening, we walk around village and may visit Gurung Museum. Ghandruk offers the great views of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Gangapurna and Mt. Fishtail always reward the trekkers.
Accommodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Ghandruk.
Meals: B L D
Day 03: Trek to Chomrong via Kimrung Danda (2,170 m/7,120 ft)- 6 Hours
Early morning, we enjoy beautiful Sunrise over Annapurna Ranges in Ghandruk. After breakfast, we start our trek to Chomorong passing by small villages and streams. We ascend on stone steps and arrive at Kimrung Danda which gives close view of Annapurnas. After spending some time at Kimrung Danda, we descend to Kimrung khola on forested path and cross a suspension bridge and make a steep ascend to Chomrong.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Chomrong.
Meals: B L D
Day 04: Trek to Dovan (2,600 m/8,530 ft)-6 Hours
After we leave Chomorong, we walk on steep stone steps upto the bridge over Chomorong Khola, and climb uphill to Sinuwa Danda. The ascent from Sinuwa becomes somewhat flatter. The trail passes through thick and dark Rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar. Then, we descend a long and steep stone steps into deep bamboo and Rhododendron forests to Bamboo. From Bamboo, Dovan is 1 & 1/2 hours gentle uphill
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dovan.
Meals: B L D
Day 05: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,920 m/9,580 ft) & to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m/12,140 ft)-6 Hours
We follow the ascending trail and enter the forest to get to Himalaya Hotel for another 1 ½ hours. Then climb steeply and reach a fire-blackened overhang of Hinko Cave and continue to Deurali. From Deurali, the valley narrows even more as we enter the gateway to the Sanctuary. We climb up to the area which is called Macchappuchare Base camp, a level and grassy moraine platform with several lodges. In the afternoon we can go up to the ridge behind camp to look down onto the glacier and absorb the distant view of Annapurna 1 & 3, Gangapurna and by straining your neck upwards…the now nearby Fishtail.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Macchapuchhre Base Camp.
Meals: B L D
Day 06: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m/ 13,550 ft)-2 Hours
Today is short day of the trek as we walk gentle ascending to Annapurna Base Camp which is 4 km from our camp. After breakfast, we continue to Annapurna Base Camp. The Trail is a gentle uphill on a valley kind. During the walk, we see Mt. Fishtail on back and Annapurna South and Hiuchuli on the front. Annapurna Base Camp is marked by Sign Board with many prayers flag. After lunch, we walk on the ridge above lodge from where we see Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiuchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,997 m) and Annapurna Glacier. The view is rewarding during the Sunset.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Annapurna Base Camp.
Meals: B L D
Day 07: Return back to Bamboo (2,400 m/7,875 ft)- 6 Hours
We wake up early in the morning and walk to the ridge to witness the magnificent Sunrise over Annapurna Range. After breakfast, we start our way back to Bamboo. Heading back down to the valley is much easier than climbing up. We will see the waterfalls that drop down from a high point to the rocks below. We pass through the forests with great views of Fishtail and Hiuchuli mountains.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Bamboo.
Meals: B L D
Day 08: Trek back to Jhinu Danda (1,760 m/5,775 ft)-6 Hours
From Bamboo, we make a steep ascend to the Kuldi Ghar and then to Sinuwa following the stone steps that leads to Lower Chhomrong. Then we ascend on the thousand stony steps taking us to Upper Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, we descend to Jhinu Danda. In the late afternoon, we walk down for 20 minutes to Jhinu Natural Hot Spring for Natural Hot Bath on the river bank of Modi Khola.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Jhinu Danda.
Meals: B L D
Day 09: Trek to lower Ghandruk-2 Hours and drive back to Pokhara-3 Hours
After breakfast, we will trek down to lower Ghandruk by crossing long suspension bridge and board our awaited for Pokhara. In Pokhara, you can walk around Lakeside Bazaar in the evening.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Meal: B
Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu– 30 Minutes
After relaxing morning, we drive to Pokhara Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will host farewell dinner to mark the great success of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: B D
Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.
Meal: B
TRIP COST – Single Pax
Based on 4 Star Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Based on 1 Pax: USD 2,200/- for Single Pax on Single Room
Accommodation Envisaged or Similar:
Nepal Ghar Hotel in Kathmandu- 2 Nights
Temple Bell Hotel in Pokhara-1 Night
Local Tea Houses/Lodges in Annapurna Region: 7 Nights
Based on 3 Star Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Based on 1 Pax: USD 2,075/- for Single Pax on Single Room
Accommodation Envisaged or Similar:
Jampa Hotel in Kathmandu- 2 Nights
Heaven O Ganga in Pokhara-1 Night
Local Tea Houses/Lodges in Annapurna Region: 7 Nights
Crew Member:
1 Trek Guide and 1 Porter
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Welcome, airport arrival, and departure transfers in Kathmandu with an office representative.
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast, inclusive of taxes and service charges.
- 1 night’s accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast, inclusive of taxes and service charges.
- 7 Nights / 8 Days all-inclusive trek in the Annapurna region with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea/coffee during meals at local tea houses/lodges.
- Kathmandu–Pokhara–Kathmandu flights with all necessary transfers.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- One English-speaking trekking guide and one porter.
- Insurance, meals, accommodation, and allowances for trekking crew members.
- First aid kit and personal duffel bag.
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fees and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees.
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle during drives and transfers.
- All drives and transfers by private car unless otherwise mentioned.
- Lower Ghandruk to Pokhara transfer by private jeep.
- 24/7 assistance and support throughout the trip.
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Nepal visa fees on arrival at the airport.
- Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, except for the welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
- Bottled drinking water, hot beverages, hot shower charges, and mobile/camera charging fees during the trek.
- Personal expenses such as tips, bar bills, laundry, and other personal items.
- Any additional costs arising due to natural calamities, flight cancellations, illness, hospitalisation, tour cancellation, strikes/blockades, or unforeseen circumstances.
- Trekking equipment including down jacket, sleeping bag, trekking poles, high-ankle boots, and other personal trekking gear.
- Emergency helicopter evacuation charges in case of emergency.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the “Package Includes” section.
Note: Package cost may vary depending on the number of travellers (pax).
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