Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Trip at a Glance
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Country: Nepal
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Trip grade: Moderate
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Destination: Nepal
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Activities: Trekking/ Walking
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Maximum altitude: 4130m
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Group size: Minimum 8 people
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Best Season: Sep-Dec and Feb-May
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is recognized as one of the most overwhelming trekking trails of Nepal. Besides the views of tenth highest mountain Mt.Annapurna(8019m), other peak like Mt. Machhapuchhre(6999m) also known as Fishtail, diverse landscape, whimsical Gurung village, babbling andd burbing rivers, rivulets, waterfalls, varities of flora and fauna are the major source of attracation for visitors.
The trek becomes more amusing with the aroma of fresh air and flowers of exotic beauty. The main purpose of the trek is to reach the nearest panoramic view point at the height of 4,130m above sea level from where you are able to behold the breathe taking mesmerising beauty of Annapurna ranges along with other himalayas.
Detail Itinerary
After arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu meet our one of the member of travel agengy. He/She will give you orientation class about the trip.
Early morning transfer to Pokhara. Drive 5-6 hrs by tourist bus. After reaching to Pokhara , you can utilize the remaining time by sightseeing of beautiful Pokhara valley and boating in alluring Fewa lake. Over night in hotel at lakeside.
After having breakfast in hotel, a short drive of about 1 and half hour takes you to Nayapul(55km). Then, your trek for the day starts. Stunning views of village, hills and mountains can be obsreved while ascending through the trails. By the end of the day, you will reach to Tikhe Dhunga. Overnight at Tikhe Dhunga.
Your trek to Ghorepani begins after the breakfast in TikheDhunga. You will reach to Ulleri(2070m) where you will be able to endorse the wonderful magar community and their culture. Passing by the beautiful rhododendron forests and oak trees, you will reach to Banthanti(a small village) and to adorable Ghorepani. Overnight at Ghorepani.
Early morning, you will hike to Poonhill from where you can witness appealing beauty of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri along with gorgeous sunrise. Then, you will descend to Ghorepani after spending some hours at Poonhill. You will have your breakfast and continue your hike to reach Deurali(2690m) and to Tadapani. Overnight at Tadapani.
After trekking about 6-7hrs you will reach to Sinuwa. In between the trails of Tadapani and Sinuwa you will walk through beautiful rhododendron forests and reach to Gurung village. The trek continues to reach Chhomrung. Chhomrung is a small village situated at the lap of immense Annapurna. Overnight at Sinuwa.
Your trek to Deurali begins after the breakfast in Sinuwa. The trail is a bit difficult in comparison to previous days but enchanting beauty of Himalayas makes you forget all the troubles and tiredness you have faced during the trek. You will walk through steep trails and reach to Deurali. Overnight at Deurali.
The trek to final destination begins after the breakfast in guest house at Deurali. You will reach to Machhapuchre Base Camp(MBC) first and rest there for launch break. Then, your trek of about 5-6hrs begins to reach ABC. The trek here becomes quite challanging because of steep uphill and high altitude. The final destination is surrounded by snowcapped mountains and marvellous 360 degree views of himalayas. Breathetaking panoramic vews reduces all the tiredness. Overnight at guesthouse in ABC.
Your trek for the day begins after having breakfast and enjoying the morning view at ABC. Today you will walk down to Bamboo. The trail will be easier and the altitude will be low as compared to last day. Overnight at Bamboo.
After having breakfast at Bamboo, your trek begins. You will cross steep trail to reach to Khudighar and to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, you will follow the stone steps trail and reach to Lower Chhomrung and reach to Upper Chhomrung. Descending through the steep trail, you will reach to Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is famous for its natural hot spring where you can devote some of your warm moments. Overnight at Jhinu Danda.
After spending splendid night at Jhinu Danda, you are now about to end your reckless journey to ABC. From Jhinu Danda you will walk to Nayapul along flat trail followed by Modi River. An easy but magnificient journey passing through rice, paddies fields and green vegetation arround leads you to Nayapul. From Nayapul you will drive to Pokhara . Overnight at Pokhara.
You will drive back to Kathmandu.