| Trip Facts | |
| Accommodation: | Standard to Deluxe Hotel’s Options in Cities & Tea Houses During Trek |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Max Altitude: | 4,130 m / 13,550 ft |
| Meals: | As Mentioned in the Itinerary |
| Transportation: | Private Vehicle/Flight |
| Duration: | 15 Nights / 16 Days |
| Group Size: | 1 to 15 People |
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, Gurungs and enjoy Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda
- Witness Annapurna Range from Poon Hill on Sunrise and from Annapurna Base Camp during Sunrise and Sunset
- Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
- Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture
Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the most accepted, renowned and significant classical trek in the Annapurna Region. This trek takes us to Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchhre Base Camp through passing various beautiful villages, people of different cultures, nature and a close view of snowcapped mountains. The major highlights of this ABC Trek are diverse culture of Gurung, Magar Settlements, Dense Forest, Flora and Fauna, Sunrise and Sunset View from Poon Hill and Base Camp over Annapurna Range including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Hot Spring in Jhinu and lots more. This region with lush green Pine and Rhododendron forest is the home for Elusive Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Himalayan Monal (National Bird of Nepal) and many more.
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.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Meal: D
Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will take you for guided tour of Kathmandu city. We will begin with Pashupatinath Temple which is famous Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva at the bank of holy Bagmati River. After this, we continue to Boudhanath Stupa, which is giant Stupa in Asia and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Then, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square where Nepalese Kings used to get Throne. Interesting places to see here are Taleju Temple, Statue of Kal Bhairabh and Hanuman, Temple of Jagannath (Erotic Temple) and Kastamandap Temple from which Kathmandu got its name. We visit Kumari Temple and pay homage to the living goddess, Kumari and also walk around the Freak streets which was famous during Hippie Era in 60’s and 70’s.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Meal: B
Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara-30 Minutes
After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport and fly to Pokhara. From Pokhara, we see the magnificent Annapurna Range. In the evening, we walk around Lakeside Bazaar.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Meal: B
Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara-30 Minutes
After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport and fly to Pokhara. From Pokhara, we see the magnificent Annapurna Range. In the evening, we walk around Lakeside Bazaar.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Meal: B
Day 04: Drive to Hile- 2 Hours and Trek to Ulleri- 5 Hours
After breakfast, we drive to Birethanthi crossing beautiful villages of Hemja, Kande, Naudanda,Lumle and Nayapul. From Nayapul, we will drive on Off Road to Hike along the Modi River. We cross several tributaries, then pass through two settlements of Lamthali and Sudame. After Hile (1,470 m), we arrive at Tirkhedunga. After lunch at Tirkhedunga, we will trek on stone steps to Ulleri which takes around 4 Hours.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Ulleri.
Meals: B L D
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,750 m/ 9,025 ft)-6 Hours
From Ulleri, our trails climb steadily to lush Oak forests and crosses numerous small streams. Then we pass a Rest House, Dharmashal and continue until we arrive at Ghorepani. Ghorepani literally means Horse Watering place.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Ghorepani.
Meals: B L D
Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m/10,530 ft)-1 Hour and trek to Tadapani(2,950 m/9,680 ft)- 6 Hours
We wake up early morning and climb Poon Hill to view the magnificent Sunrise over Annapurna Range and Mt. Dhaulagiri. After spending around hour, we return back to Ghorepani. We will have breakfast and then continue to Tadapani.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Tadapani.
Meals: B L D
Day 07: Trek to Chomrong (2,170 m/7,120 ft)-6 Hours
This day, we make our way to Chomorong which is beautiful Gurung Village at the top of the hill. After breakfast, we begin our trek to Chomorong. We trek through dense forest of Rhododendron and see other Flora and Fauna including Himalayan Monal, National Bird of Nepal. Several Ups and Downs are common on the trail.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Chmorong.
Meals: B L D
Day 08: Trek to Dovan via Bamboo (2,335 m/ 7,660 ft)-6 Hours
After breakfast, we descend down on step stone until the Suspension Bridge on Chomorong River. Then we ascend up to Lower and Upper Sinuwa. We continue to Bamboo, passing small streams and tropical forests for the delicious lunch. Passing though huge Bamboo forest, we will reach at to Dovan.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dovan.
Meals: B L D
Day 09: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,920 m/9,580 ft) & to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m/12,140 ft)-6 Hours
After breakfast, we start our trek by entering to the forest and arrive at Himalaya Hotel in 1 & 1/2 hours. We continue walking to the middle of the forest with frequent Ups and Downs to arrive at Hinko Cave (3,140 m). After the Cave, we continue to Deurali for lunch. After lunch, we walk along the River and may walk on Snow specially in winter to arrive at Macchapuchre Base Camp just below the Macchapuchre Mountain, Mt. Fishtail.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Machapuchre Base Camp.
Meals: B L D
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m/13,550 ft)-2 Hours
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 11: Trek back to Dovan – 6 Hours
We wake up early in the morning and walk to the ridge to witness the magnificent Sunrise over Annapurna Range. Then after breakfast, we descend down to Macchapuchre Base Camp and continue our trail back to Dovan.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dovan.
Meals: B L D
Day 12: Trek back to Chomorong and to Jhinu Danda- 6 Hours
This way we will follow the same trail till Chomorong and descend steep down to Jhinu Danda for 45 minutes. 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 13: Trek to Ghandruk (1,950 m/6,400 ft)-6 Hours
This day, we trek to the famous Ghandruk Village. It is the biggest Gurung Village in this region and been renowned centre of all the Gurkhas, who mostly serve on British and Indian Army as Gurkha Regiment. In the evening, we walk around the Village and visit Gurung Mesuem. We will have the best view of Annapurna South and Hiuchuli from Ghandrunk.
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Ghandruk.
Meals: B L D
Day 14: Trek to Kuile- 3 Hours and drive to Pokhara- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
This is our last day of the trek. We have easy morning and descend down through Kimche to Kuile. Then at Kuile, we meet our vehicle and drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, the whole day is free rest unless you have any plan. In the evening, you may walk around the Lakeside Bazaar.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Meals: B L
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu- 30 Minutes
After relaxing morning, we drive to Pokhara Airport in the afternoon 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 16: Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.
Accommodation:
Meal: B
TRIP COST
Based on 4 Star Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Based on 1 Pax: USD 3,050/- for Single Pax on Single Room
Accommodation Envisaged or Similar:
Nepal Ghar Hotel in Kathmandu- 3 Nights
Temple Bell Hotel in Pokhara-2 Night
Local Tea Houses/Lodges in Annapurna Region: 10 Nights
Based on 3 Star Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Based on 1 Pax: USD 2,760/- for Single Pax on Single Room
Accommodation Envisaged or Similar:
Jampa Hotel in Kathmandu- 3 Nights
Heaven O Ganga in Pokhara-2 Night
Local Tea Houses/Lodges in Annapurna Region: 10 Nights
Crew Member:
1 Trek Guide and 1 Porter
ABOVE COST INCLUDES:
- Welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with Office Representative.
- 3 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
- 2 Night in Pokhara with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
- 10 Nights/11 Days All Inclusive Treks in Annapurna Region with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in local tea houses/lodges.
- KATHMANDU/POKHARA/KATHMANDU flight with all necessary transfers.
- Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
- 1 English Speaking Trek Guide and 1 Porter.
- Insurance, meals, accommodation and allowances to the trekking crew members.
- First Aid Kit and Personal Duffel Bag.
- Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu and Pokhara Sightseeing with Guide and Entrance fees.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project, ACAP Fees and Trekkers Information Management System, TIMS Fees.
- Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for drives and transfers.
- All drives and transfers by Private Car except mentioned.
- Lower Ghandruk/Pokhara by Private Jeep.
- 24/7 hours Assistance.
ABOVE COST EXCLUDES:
- International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
- Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at airport (USD 50/- for 30 Days).
- Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara except welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
- Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
- Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
- Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
- Trek equipment like including Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag, Trekking Pole, High Ankle Boot etc.
- Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
- Other than in our include section.
END OF THE ARRANGEMENTS!!!
