Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Duration: 15 Days 11 reviews

About Annapurna Base Camp Trek

If you are seeking a short but immensely beautiful adventure, Annapurna Base Camp Trek is for you.

Annapurna base camp is a popular trek among the many treks here in Nepal. It guides you through the streets of Kathmandu to the mists of cold solitary mountains. ABC is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek due to the protected areas you walk upon. This trek is an attraction within itself as it takes you to the legendary mountain which is the first among all the 8000m peaks to be successfully climbed in its entire history, Mt Annapurna.

With the experience of not only the mountains but each and every aspect representing Nepal, the trek represents itself as fruitful and worthwhile. In the entire trek, you will be a spectator to 13 peaks above 7000m and no less than 16 peaks more than 6000m. To add to the trek, beautiful Nepal unfolds its heavenly routes to the mountains including cascading waterfalls, rivers, the deepest gorge, and the green lush fields covering up the plains and the hills.

Annapurna base camp trek is preferable to the other treks because not only does it lead you to the ABC but during the trek you pass through Machhepuchhre  Base Camp as well, providing you the opportunity to explore two base camps in one journey and within the same cost. Witnessing Annapurna Massif and Machhepuchhre Massif during the same trip makes you wonder if you really are in heaven. Other than these massifs, you will have magnificent views of other infamous snow-capped Himalayas of Nepal such as Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, and many more. Talking about the experience on the trek, the deepest gorge Kali Gandaki and Mt Machhepuchhre accompanies you throughout the trek. Moreover, a day in the village of Ghandruk makes you admire the culture and tradition of the Gurung community, one among the many diverse ethnicities in Nepal that resides in these areas. Other highlights to this trek are Ghorepani and Poon Hill, a vantage point for the views of Annapurna plus other peaks and sunrise and sunset. But these destination including Gandruk, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill are optional to the trek and solely depends on the route you take towards the shadows of Mt. Annapurna.

Annapurna base camp trek is a 15 days journey from the day of your arrival at Kathmandu to the day you retrace your way back to the capital again. For the first two days, you rest up in a cozy hotel embracing the chaotic city of Kathmandu and exploring the various UNESCO World Heritage Sites located within the city. After strolling around the capital of the country, the journey begins on the third day of your arrival by either road or flight, to the city of lakes, Pokhara. Pokhara is famous for the beauty it holds and the tourism it attracts. The city is quite famous as a tourist area as you will have a variety of options to explore and have a soulful experience of Nepal. The cool breeze touching your face as you dip your feet in the cold water of the lakes and admiring the view will make you feel alive and this is one of the experiences Pokhara offers you with. As you can do many things in Pokhara such as visit lakes which are Fewa Tal, Begnas Tal, Rupa lake, and more, with many other adventures such as paragliding in Sarangkot, cycling, ziplining, boating, visiting the Davids fall, Seti Khola, infamous Peace Pagoda, the gorgeous temples such as Bindabasini and Talbarahi, this journey serves you the best holiday you can ever have. Exploring amazing caves is also an additional attraction to this journey. A glimpse of Mt Machhapuchhre is seen before the trek even begins which excites and triggers the traveler inside you even more.

The trek eventually begins when you reach Nayapul after one hour ride from the city of Pokhara which is at an elevation of 1070 m. You hike up to Ulleri (1960 m) and then to Ghorepani (2580 m). Ghorepani is a place situated in the Dhaulagiri Zone of the Myagdi district from where you continue the walk through the Ghandruk village loop treks and finally, rest for the day. As you settle down in Ghorepani you start to feel the difference in the tradition, culture, and even the food from the city areas. Continuing to the trek you acclimatize the next day and hike up to Poon hill to admire the 180-degree view of Annapurna and cover a short trek to Chuile through Ghorepani again. Chuile is a more tranquil setting having just one lodge but the rooms here have access to stunning vistas. As you move forward in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek you head towards Shinwa (2360 m). It takes about six to seven hours to reach Shinwa from Chuile. Deurali, being the next destination for the eighth day which resides on an elevation of 3200m, takes about six hours of hike. The next morning you get ready and leave for the highlight of the trek, the Annapurna Base Camp which lies at an altitude of 4130m, which takes you approximately five to six hours from Deurali to reach. At an elevation of 4130m, surrounded by the gigantic mountains with the cold hovering around and the sun rays hitting against the enormous rocky peaks covered with snow is just surreal to acknowledge let alone to live the moment gives you the chills to being alive in this beautiful world. You might find the journey to the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek ending but the trek offers you more than just one base camp. As you descend having thought that the trek is over, you find yourself walking along the routes leading you to another base camp which is Machhepuchhre Base Camp (3700 m), where you can see the mesmerizing views of the Fishtail massif around you. Breathing along the mountains within the Annapurna range along with the fantastic views of the Himalayas all around is surreal. With all the amazing and beautiful experience you move along the trails and descend to Bamboo (1780 m). The hike from ABC to Bamboo takes about five hours. Although descending seems like the journey is over there is more to explore such as the hot springs in Jhinu Danda. On the eleventh day you reach Hot springs and then retracing the trail back to Nayapul the next day, you finally arrive back at Pokhara. The final destination is Kathmandu you travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu to catch your flight back home.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek however can be adjusted to your convenience and the time you are willing to spend here in Nepal.

Highlights

  • Mt. Annapurna tenth highest mountain,Mt. Dhaulagiriseventh highest mountain in the world
  • Amazing views of Machhapuchre , Nilgiri,Huichuli , and other mountains
  • Experience beautiful Gurung villages their cultures and hospitality
  • Best Sunrise and sunset from Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp
  • Annapurna Conservation Area (flora, Fauna) And Natural Hot spring

 

Itinerary

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Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Himalaya Hub Adventure will pick you up from the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and take you to the hotel as per the booked itinerary. After a few hours of rest in the hotel, the representative of HHA will meet you and describe the whole trip and how it will go. Interact with the Representatives and Guides so you become more prepared for the trip! However, if you arrive late at night, the meeting will be held the next day after the Kathmandu city Tour. At the meeting, we fulfill all remaining booking and payment processes as well.

  • Hotel
  • 1,350m

In the morning, after breakfast, guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley including the renowned UNESCO world heritage sights – Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa. In the evening, get preparation for the trek. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 1350m

The journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara through the Prittivi Highway It's a scenic drive, windy, with beautiful terraces, riverside views, and hills crossing amazing vistas. After a long 8-hour drive, we get to Pokhara, a touristic city with a beautiful lake, snow-capped mountain peaks, and green hills as the backdrop. The lakeside area is quite famous for its relaxing hangout places like restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, and others. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 900m

After breakfast in the Pokhara hotel, drive 1.5 hours to Nayapul (the trekking starting point), then commence the trek to Ulleri, passing through Birethanti and Hile, a small, beautiful village following a stream, a suspension bridge, and flat terrain. At the end, we have a 2-hour steep walk (stone staircase) to Ulleri village, which is a cultural village where we spend our night. Overnight at the guest house

  • BLD
  • Hotel
  • 1070m

After breakfast, today we trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2840 m). It's a 6 hour walk to our final destination.

The walk to Ghorepani is very pleasant in nature, through the rodhodendron and bamboo forests, gradually up with stairs, and with a spectacular view of South Annapurna and Mt. Fishtail along the way. Overnight at the guest house

  • BLD
  • Hotel
  • 2,840m

Today, wake up early in the morning and hike 1 hour to Poon Hill (3210 m)for the best sunrise and mountain views, including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, Nilgiri, and many mountain ranges. Take some pictures, go back to the same tea house, and after breakfast trek to Chuile (2300m) from Ghorepani, which is another interesting day of our trek, passing beautiful oak forest, streams, waterfalls, and spectecular mountain vistas. Overnight at the guest house in Chuile.

  • BLD
  • Hotel
  • 2300m

After breakfast, today we trek from Chuile to Sinuwa (2360 m). It's a 7 hour walk to our final destination.

The walk to Sinuwa is on stone stairs (uphill and downhill). We trek almost 40 minutes downhill from Chuile, and after crossing the suspension bridge, we reach to Gurjung village, then another 1.5 hours ascending to Chhomrongdanda and straight to Chhorong village, which is a big settlement of Gurung people. It is a cultural village with amazing views of Mt. Fishatil, South Annapurna, and Hiunchuli. Once we reach Chhomrong village, we will have a lunch break, then walk another 2 hours to Sinuwa, our stop for today. Overnight at the guest house

  • BLD
  • Guest house
  • 2,360m

After breakfast, today we trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3200 m). It's a 7 hour walk to our final destination.

The walk to Deurali is mostly along the Modi River in nature, passing through beautiful tea houses in Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya. We trek for about 2 hours to reach Bamboo, straight and slightly up until Khudighar, then around 30 minutes downhill, and from Bamboo to Dovan is an easy walk in flat then slightly uphill to Himalaya and then to Deurali, mostly walking in bamboo forest, rodrodenren , pine, and lots of waterfalls. We encounter some wild monkeys and mountain goats. We also have red pandas in this area, which are the most extinct animals in the world. Overnight at the guest house

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 3,200m

After breakfast, today we trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp  (4130 m). It's a 6-hour walk to our final destination.

The walk from Deurali to Machhapuchre base camp passes through rocky hills, crossing some narrow, steep paths that are less tropical and dry.

Due to the risk of having an avalanche in one or two places while trekking to MBC from Deurali, we have an alternative way of crossing the river from the other side to avoid the risk of an avalanche, especially in the spring season. It's a 3-hour gradual climb up to Machhapuchre Base Camp, following the valley of the Modi River with lots of cascades. After reaching Machhapuchre base camp, we will have lunch here, then continue for another 400m climb to reach ABC, our ultimate goal of this trek. Overnight at the guest house

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 4,130m

Wake up early in the morning before sunrise and enjoy the best sunrise over Annapurna I (8091m). Annapurna Base Camp is surrounded by Peaks, South Annapurna, and Hiunchuli, and below you see Mt. Fishtail and the other side of Gangapurna, Tent Peak, and the biggest South Annapurna glacier right in front of the base Camp.

After capturing all these beautiful moments, we do some photoshoots and breakfast at the same guest house where we slept, then walk down the same way back to Bamboo for the night. Overnight at the guest house

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 2,400m

After breakfast, you will start your trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1700 m), where we have a natural hot spring. It takes us around 6 hours of walking to arrive at our destination. The trail from Bamboo to Hot Springs is mostly downhill, with ascents to get to Sinuwa and Chommrong villages. After some breaks in Chhomrong, we continue down to Jhinu Danda and arrive at the tea house before lunch time. So, we can go to the natural hot spring for refreshment after lunch, which is really good for the body, skin, and relaxation, especially after a long trek. Overnight at a guest house in Jhinu Danda.

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 1,700m

Today is our last day in the mountains. After breakfast, we hike for about 1.5 hours to Motkyu (1500m), where we end our trek, then we drive 2 hours back to Pokhara, transfer you to the hotel in Pokhara, and after refreshment, explore your own lakeside or do some boating around Fewa Lake in the evening celebration of your successful trip to ABC. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 900

After breakfast, you will visit the Pokhara Valley, including some of the major sites: Peace Stupa, Devi's Falls, Gupteshwor Cave,

mountain museum, Seti George, and the rest of the day, relax on your own or do some optional activities like Paragliding, Bungee jumping, Zip lining, Ultra Light flight as per your interest, which you can consult with our company guide while you are in Pokhara or on arrival in our office on the first day for booking extra activities, Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 900

Today, we will be heading back to Kathmandu by morning tourist bus (8 hours drive), optional 30-minute flight, or private transport (6 hours), as per your interest and group size. It's a scenic drive or flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu through the Prithivi Highway, which is 220km but windy, following beautiful rivers, hills, terrain, and mountain vistas. It's a long but enjoyable ride back to Kathmandu, after a refreshing evening farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant, and overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • 1350m

Today is your last day in Nepal. Our company representative will transfer you 3 hours prior to your flight time to the airport for your international flight back home or to your onward destination.


  • Breakfast
Annapurna Base Camp Trek map

What’s Included

  • Airport pick up and drop by private transport
  • Round trip transportation by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu.
  • Guided tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • 3night standard accommodation in Pokhara and 3 nights in Kathmandu on a B/B plan
  • Guide (his salary, food, insurance, transport, equipment) during the trek.
  • Porter (Their salary, food, insurance, transport, equipments, 1 porter to carry the luggage of 2 clients) during the trek
  • Your Food 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during your trek with a cup of tea or coffee at breakfast time
  • Accommodation in the tea house during the trek (neat and clean but normal on a twin-sharing basis)
  • ACAP (Annapurna conservation area permit)
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Transportation by private car from Pokhara hotel to Nayapul (Trekking starting point) and at the end from Nayapul to Pokhara hotel.
  • Sleeping bag & down jacket (you need to return after completing your trek)
  • Medical kits
  • Register your name in the embassy
  • Last night's cultural dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant-
  • All government tax & official expenses
  • Lunch & Dinner in Pokhara and  in Kathmandu
  • All monument entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Extra night accommodation in Pokhara & Kathmandu
  • Travel insurance
  • All bar bills (soft, hot & alcoholic drinks) during the trek
  • Hot shower, battery charge, telephone call, Wi-Fi, sweets, cigarette and your personal expenses during the trip, beyond I mention above in a price included section
  • Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances is beyond Himalaya Hub Adventure.
  • Tips for field staff. 

 

Departures & Dates

We have a daily trips availabloe on private basis, for costomize group tour please feel free to write us

Useful Information

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