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Annapurna Base Camp 4,130m Trek

Season

March - May, September - November

Group Size

1+

Max Altitude

4,130m (ABC)

Duration

14 Days

Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Sanctuary Trek is one of the best trekking in Nepal which has created the record of highest selling package for trekking in Nepal. Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal each year to perform Annapurna Base Camp Trek.  On the trek, you will also cover places like Ghorepani and Chhomrung. You get to enjoy the most amazing views of the hills and the peaks from the top of Poon Hill. It has a height of 3,210m, and trekkers tend to climb to its top early in the morning. Annapurna Base Camp Sanctuary rewards trekkers with many aspects. Trekkers will be able to view Mount Annapurna face-to-face plus they will be able to experience the lifestyle of rural ethnic villages along with the spectacular views of Himalayan ranges. The magnificent composition of scenery and easy walking through mountains and lowland villages makes Trek to Annapurna Base Camp the safest heaven to visit.  The mind-blowing views of mountains, Rhododendron Forest, thick bamboos and the mix culture makes the trek most memorable and incomparable to other treks.

Trip highlights:

  • Panoramic sunrise at Poon Hill and sunset from Annapurna Base Camp.
  • Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, and Machhapuchhre.
  • Rhododendron-filled forests.
  • Oak, bamboo, pine, and alpine vegetation.
  • monkeys (langurs), Himalayan tahr (wild goat), barking deer, Danphe (Himalayan monal—Nepal’s national bird), eagles, vultures
  • Natural Hot Springs at Jhinu Danda
  • Suspension Bridges & Rivers at Modi Khola.
  • Stays at teahouses and lodges in the Himalayas.

Itinerary

Annapurna Base Camp 4,130m Trek

14 Days • Itinerary Overview

Day 01

Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

At a very first day of the trip our representative will give you a warm welcome at airport, take you to your hotel and explains all the details about the program briefly so that you can make your mind for the tour tomorrow to Annapurna Base Camp. You can visit some local places of Kathmandu or rest in hotel the choice is yours.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal:

 

Day 01

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Today, we travel to the jolly Lake city of Pokhara. If we happen to be going there on a tourist bus, we will depart from the hotel early in the morning. We hope you will enjoy the 6-hour scenic drive through lowlands, rivers, and hills. Another way to get to Pokhara is by boarding a 25-minute mountain flight amidst the Himalayas. overnight at Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

Day 03

Pokhara - Nayapul - Ulleri (1960m, 6hrs)

After two hours of drive to Nayapul we will begin our walk through Bhurungdi Khola. Then we will depart to Tirkhedung where we will have our lunch. We will keep on trailing down and cross the Bhurungdi Khola at a point to reach Ulleri. There we will stay in a lodge and rest.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04

Ulleri - Ghorepani (2750m, 5 hrs)

After the we will be climbing staircase that seems to go Total endless. But relax as we climb high up the stairs, we will have spectacular view of Annapurna South and Fishtail Further, we enter a wooded area passing pink blooming trees and large bamboo plants and come across a stream to be in Banthanti (2300m). Ahead, to the Nangathanti (2520 m), an hour climbs away to Ghorepani (2850m). On the trail to Nangathanti, we have jungle with thick vegetation, mossy tree and then we follow a stream up to a narrow valley climbing more stairs.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05

Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3210m) - Tadapani (2600m, 7 hrs)

Today we wake up early in the morning to go for sun rise and mountain views at Poon Hill. It takes one hour. At the top of the Himalayas, offers a breathtaking view of the Dhaulagiri & Annapurna Range as rising sun swathes with its rays. Trek back to Ghorepani and hit the trail back to Tadapani (2600m). The trail extends itself towards north in a ridge line allowing visibility of Annapurna’s stretching from east to west. Moving along with the canyon leads to sharply descending muddy slope followed by small settlement. Persisting down the narrow and muddy canyon which is heavily forested goes along with stream and down it sometimes. Finally, we arrive at open area visualizing a bigger valley. After hiking a dense forest and moving down to the stream we reach Tadapani for lodging.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06

Tadapani - Chhomrong (5 hrs, 1951m)

Today, the easy trail falls to Kimrung Khola and ascends again to reach Chhomrong Village. The village provides a beautiful view of Annapurna south; it is situated at the base of Hiunchuli Himal which is the highest permanent residential area in the valley. Chhomrong is one of the biggest villages of Gurung ethnic people of Nepal. They are especially popular as a warrior after their fearless fight in the 1st and 2nd world war. These people are still serving as British Gorkha Army.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07

Chhomrong – Dovan (6hrs, 2505m)

Today, we make our way to Dovan. But before that, we traverse through terrace farmlands and villages which goes downhill to the Chhomrong Khola. Another suspension bridge, which leads us uphill through rhododendron forests, the villages of Sinuwa, Kuldighar.  the route falls very steeply till the bank of rock to level out. Keeping the west side of rivers the undulating trail runs through thickest bamboo at the bottom of the gorge. The trail then continues to the Dovan. Overnight at a tea house.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08

Dovan – Deurali {4 to 5hrs,3200m)

After breakfast, we slowly trek to our next destination Deurali. The short trekking day along the shrub land and grasslands to Himalaya. You can see the lovely waterfall along the way. From Himalaya we will walk up to reach Deurali, the way up to Deurali is beautiful. Overnight at Teahouse.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09

Deurali – MBC (3700m) – ABC (4110m) 4to 5 hrs

After breakfast slowly trek to Machhapuchhre Basecamp (MBC). The terrain switches from sub-tropical forest to alpine. Then slowly trek to ABC. Time to achieve and conquer the highlight of our trek! We begin in the early hours with a 2-hour climb ascent which brings us to the Annapurna base camp. Voila! Here we are, at the destination! We assure you tremendously and jaw-dropping up-close views of the Annapurna ranges, Annapurna first (8091m) Annapurna South {7219m} Himchuli (6441m}, Tent peak (5663m), Fishtail (6993m), Gangapurna (7455m). Overnight at Tea-house.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10

Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo (2335m) 6 to 7 hrs.

After you are done collecting an assortment of memories and pictures, we make our way to Bamboo. Morning enjoys with excellent view, waking up at the foot of the mighty Annapurna I. Then we trek downhill to Bamboo a long and beautiful trekking day. Overnight at a tea house. Note: Nowadays staying overnight at Annapurna Base is not much places, mostly trekkers staying at MBC and early morning hike to ABC and back. If still snow, early morning hiking and trekking to ABC icy and slippery so we might need spikes (basic crampons).

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11

Bamboo – Jhinu hot spiring (1780m) 5 hrs

The undulating trail through Khuldighar, across Chhomrong Khola to Chhomrong village and descent towards Sulphur-mixed hot spring located at Jhinua Danda. It is believed in Nepalese society that taking a bath here makes the skin disease and gout curable. Here, trekkers can enjoy natural hot spring water and relax after a tiresome trek. place is eminent for the normal hot spring, where we can loosen up and wash off our tiredness. Hot spring: We need to walk down to the river. Overnight at Lodge.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12

Jhinu Dada – Pokhara

After breakfast we continue down and cross the long suspension bridge and take a jeep from matque it taks 4-hour drive to Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

Day 13

Pokhara – Kathmandu

After trekking, we will return back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. If you choose to travel through plane, free time in the morning can be used to roam in the city’s ample shops and cafes. You can also enjoy boating on beautiful Fewa Lake.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

Day 14

Departure to your own destination or extend the trip

It’s the day to say bid farewell to the beautiful land of Nepal. Our company representative will take you to the airport. In case our country has enchanted you so much you desire to further explore, we are always there to extend your trip.

Annapurna Base Camp 4,130m Trek

14 Days – Detailed Itinerary

At a very first day of the trip our representative will give you a warm welcome at airport, take you to your hotel and explains all the details about the program briefly so that you can make your mind for the tour tomorrow to Annapurna Base Camp. You can visit some local places of Kathmandu or rest in hotel the choice is yours.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal:

 

01

Today, we travel to the jolly Lake city of Pokhara. If we happen to be going there on a tourist bus, we will depart from the hotel early in the morning. We hope you will enjoy the 6-hour scenic drive through lowlands, rivers, and hills. Another way to get to Pokhara is by boarding a 25-minute mountain flight amidst the Himalayas. overnight at Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

03

After two hours of drive to Nayapul we will begin our walk through Bhurungdi Khola. Then we will depart to Tirkhedung where we will have our lunch. We will keep on trailing down and cross the Bhurungdi Khola at a point to reach Ulleri. There we will stay in a lodge and rest.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

04

After the we will be climbing staircase that seems to go Total endless. But relax as we climb high up the stairs, we will have spectacular view of Annapurna South and Fishtail Further, we enter a wooded area passing pink blooming trees and large bamboo plants and come across a stream to be in Banthanti (2300m). Ahead, to the Nangathanti (2520 m), an hour climbs away to Ghorepani (2850m). On the trail to Nangathanti, we have jungle with thick vegetation, mossy tree and then we follow a stream up to a narrow valley climbing more stairs.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

05

Today we wake up early in the morning to go for sun rise and mountain views at Poon Hill. It takes one hour. At the top of the Himalayas, offers a breathtaking view of the Dhaulagiri & Annapurna Range as rising sun swathes with its rays. Trek back to Ghorepani and hit the trail back to Tadapani (2600m). The trail extends itself towards north in a ridge line allowing visibility of Annapurna’s stretching from east to west. Moving along with the canyon leads to sharply descending muddy slope followed by small settlement. Persisting down the narrow and muddy canyon which is heavily forested goes along with stream and down it sometimes. Finally, we arrive at open area visualizing a bigger valley. After hiking a dense forest and moving down to the stream we reach Tadapani for lodging.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

06

Today, the easy trail falls to Kimrung Khola and ascends again to reach Chhomrong Village. The village provides a beautiful view of Annapurna south; it is situated at the base of Hiunchuli Himal which is the highest permanent residential area in the valley. Chhomrong is one of the biggest villages of Gurung ethnic people of Nepal. They are especially popular as a warrior after their fearless fight in the 1st and 2nd world war. These people are still serving as British Gorkha Army.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

07

Today, we make our way to Dovan. But before that, we traverse through terrace farmlands and villages which goes downhill to the Chhomrong Khola. Another suspension bridge, which leads us uphill through rhododendron forests, the villages of Sinuwa, Kuldighar.  the route falls very steeply till the bank of rock to level out. Keeping the west side of rivers the undulating trail runs through thickest bamboo at the bottom of the gorge. The trail then continues to the Dovan. Overnight at a tea house.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

08

After breakfast, we slowly trek to our next destination Deurali. The short trekking day along the shrub land and grasslands to Himalaya. You can see the lovely waterfall along the way. From Himalaya we will walk up to reach Deurali, the way up to Deurali is beautiful. Overnight at Teahouse.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

09

After breakfast slowly trek to Machhapuchhre Basecamp (MBC). The terrain switches from sub-tropical forest to alpine. Then slowly trek to ABC. Time to achieve and conquer the highlight of our trek! We begin in the early hours with a 2-hour climb ascent which brings us to the Annapurna base camp. Voila! Here we are, at the destination! We assure you tremendously and jaw-dropping up-close views of the Annapurna ranges, Annapurna first (8091m) Annapurna South {7219m} Himchuli (6441m}, Tent peak (5663m), Fishtail (6993m), Gangapurna (7455m). Overnight at Tea-house.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

10

After you are done collecting an assortment of memories and pictures, we make our way to Bamboo. Morning enjoys with excellent view, waking up at the foot of the mighty Annapurna I. Then we trek downhill to Bamboo a long and beautiful trekking day. Overnight at a tea house. Note: Nowadays staying overnight at Annapurna Base is not much places, mostly trekkers staying at MBC and early morning hike to ABC and back. If still snow, early morning hiking and trekking to ABC icy and slippery so we might need spikes (basic crampons).

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

11

The undulating trail through Khuldighar, across Chhomrong Khola to Chhomrong village and descent towards Sulphur-mixed hot spring located at Jhinua Danda. It is believed in Nepalese society that taking a bath here makes the skin disease and gout curable. Here, trekkers can enjoy natural hot spring water and relax after a tiresome trek. place is eminent for the normal hot spring, where we can loosen up and wash off our tiredness. Hot spring: We need to walk down to the river. Overnight at Lodge.

Accommodation: Local Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

12

After breakfast we continue down and cross the long suspension bridge and take a jeep from matque it taks 4-hour drive to Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

13

After trekking, we will return back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. If you choose to travel through plane, free time in the morning can be used to roam in the city’s ample shops and cafes. You can also enjoy boating on beautiful Fewa Lake.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

It’s the day to say bid farewell to the beautiful land of Nepal. Our company representative will take you to the airport. In case our country has enchanted you so much you desire to further explore, we are always there to extend your trip.

Trip Inclusions

Trip Inclusions

Everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trek

Cost Includes

  • Arrival and departure transport
  • Mentions three-night Hotel in B/B plan
  • Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight
  • Drop to Nayapul and Pick up from Matque
  • Hotel in Pokhara and Kathmandu with breakfast Included
  • Farewell Dinner by Company
  • Trekking Accommodation, Twin Sharing in Basic Tea-house
  • English-speaking guides/ Who has excellent knowledge.
  • Two guest 1 porter
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with hot tea.
  • Fresh Fruits after dinner every evening.
  • All necessary documents and permits for trekking
  • Staff insurance, medication and equipment
  • All Govt. and Local Taxes, First Aid Kit
  • Free Trip map
  • Special Caring

Exclusions

  • Flight to Nepal / Nepal Entry Visa Fees
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Travel Insurance/ Rescue Evacuation / Medical Treatment
  • Personal nature expenses
  • Gratitude to staffs
  • Any extras which are not mentions in “Cost Includes”

Note: The itinerary provided above is a general outline and can be customized to suit your interests and preferences, if needed.

Trip Notes

Suggested Packing List for Trek:

Please note that this is a general packing list recommendation and may not cover all the individual needs. You should tailor your packing list based on your requirement.

Travel Documents and Money:

  • Passport (four month valid with empty page for visa)
  • Nepal Visa on arrival, recommended to fill the Visa-on-arrival- online.
  • Boarding pass must keep for obtain the visa
  • Travel insurance Document with contact information
  • Cash (Make sure you bring the new notes, no writing, 2006 or older notes are not accepted)
  • Credit Card: Master or Visa Card accepted but no apple pays etc.

Trekking Gear:

  • Walking Trouser or pants – 2 pair
  • Trekking Boot
  • Socks – 2/3 pairs
  • T-shirts – 2/3
  • Fleece Jacket or Sweater
  • Thermal Set – 1
  • Long-sleeve shirt of vest – 1 / 2
  • Glove – 1 Pair
  • Sun Hat – 1
  • Woolen Hat – 1
  • Wind Proof Jacket – 1
  • Rain Punch or Rain gear – 1 set
  • Head Torch – 1
  • Power Bank with Solar if possible – 1
  • Water bottle or hydration Pouch – 2 liters recommended
  • Light Towel (Can provide if needed, please tell us in advance)
  • Small Day pack 25- 35 liter
  • Sleeping bag or Liner (if you have your own bring it otherwise, I will provide)
  • Walking Stick – will provide
  • Trekking bag – will provide

Toiletries:

  • Suns Cream – SPF 30 minimum
  • Moisturize cream
  • Lip Balm
  • Shampoo only for trekking (can purchase small pack here in Nepal)
  • Tooth brush and Paste
  • Comb
  • Insect repellant
  • Personal medicines.

Above information is intended as guideline only.

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