Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 15 Days
- Max Elevation: 4,130m
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek
- Transportation Local public vehicle
- Group Size: 2+
- Starts at: Kathmandu
- Ends at: Kathmandu
- Trip Route:
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani, Chhamrung, ABC and Bambu, Pokhara, Kathmandu
- Best Season: (March, April, May) And (September, October, November)
Trip Highlights
- Highest point annapurna base camp (4130m)
- A beautiful spot machhapuchhre base camp (3700m)
- Renowned and charming village ghandruk and chhomrong
- Jhing natural hot spring
- Life style and culture of gurung and other people
- Number of suspension bridge
- Eye catching view of annapurna south, hiunchuli, barahi shikhar, annapurna 1, glacier dom, gangapurna, annapurna 3, and machhpuchhre etc
- Trek is mostly peaceful hike on the jungle and terrace
- The trek will be on the annapurna conservation area project (acap)
- You will pass small villages or tea house every 2 hours walk
Trip Information
Overview
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (Tribhuwan International Airport) Arrival
Our personnel will be waiting for you at the airport with your name on a placard. He will pick you up from airport and transfer you to the hotel as per your preference. This day will be for your refreshment and in the evening you will be provided a guided evening walk to the local markets as well as localities to make you familiar with the Nepalese atmosphere.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
We will be providing you a half day guided sightseeing tour to different UNESCO listed world heritage sites in Nepal with one of our best tour guides and the destinations includes Boudhanath the largest of all Buddhist monument stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath the monkey temple and also the oldest one of its kind, Pashupatinath the Hindu temple of lord Shiva. We will stay overnight at the same hotel in Kathmandu.The best seasons for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek are autumn (September 15 to December 15) and spring (March 15 to May 30). Both offer clear weather, comfortable temperatures, and stunning views, with autumn being popular for its crystal-clear skies and spring for vibrant rhododendron blooms.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara
We take a drive for 6 to 7 hours where you can enjoy the most of culturally beautiful Nepal. We will have our overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara and prepare for the trekking.
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhe Dhunga via Nayapul
We will take a short one hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul to begin with our trek. Then we will start hiking to Tikhe Dhunga at 1525 meters of altitude through Birethanti which is a hefty settlement at the bank of Modi River. It will take approximately 4 and a half hour for us to reach Tikhe Dhunga from the main trail to Sudami. We will stay overnight at a guest house in Tikhe Dhunga.
Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
We will be walking through oak and rhododendron forest passing Bhurungdi Khola (River) which is a charming experience in itself to commence. We will have our lunch after a short climb to Nangethanti at 2460 meters. We will head to Ghorepani (2750 meters) after lunch for overnight stay at a standard tourist guest house and today’s hiking will be approximately of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 06: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poon Hill
This day we should have to wake up early to reach Poon hill at (3210 meters) a view point providing the astonishing view of sunrise through the Himalayas. It will take approximately an hour to reach Poon Hill and we will be returning back to Ghorepani for our breakfast. We will again be starting our trek from Ghorepani passing through pine and rhododendron forest and climb to Deurali at an altitude of 2960 meters. We will then climb down to Banthanti and make our way to Tadapani (2540 meters) after a long walk of 6 hours. We will stay overnight at a guest house in Ghorepani.
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong
We will start ascending through the western bank of Modi khola from Tadapani Gurjung where the route offers an excellent view of upper Modi valley. We will arrive at Chhomrong (2210 meters) village after a walk of 5 hours. Chhomrong village is situated at the foot of Himal Chuli (Mountain peak) a stunning souvenir of nature. Our overnight stay will be at a guest house in Chhomrong.
Day 08: Trek from Chhomrong to Dobhan
We will descend to Chhomrong Khola and then start to climb slowly to Kuldi Ghar (2470 meters) via Sinuwa. We will again trek downhill to Bamboo enjoying an unoccupied forest area, giant rocks, rhododendron forest to reach Dobhan at 2540 meter after a 6 hours walk. We will be staying overnight at a guest house in Dobhan.
Day 09: Trek from Dobhan to Deurali
We will continue our trek to Deurali (3170 meters) enjoying the great scenarios of mountains like Machhapuchhre (6997 meters), wildlife too are the main highlights of this day if you remain lucky enough. We will stay overnight at Deurali at a guest house.
Day 10: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Today; we will reach the main destination of our journey trekking via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. We will walk for 5 hours 30 minutes to reach the spectacular place offering spectacular views.
Day 11: Trek from ABC to Sinuwa
We will be returning back to Sinuwa and it takes approximately 5 hours and stay overnight there.
Day 12: Trek from Sinuwa to Ghandruk
Our destination for this day will be Ghandruk village which is a beautiful Gurung village and also offering the best of Mountain views. You will be enjoying amazing scenarios on the way to Ghandruk passing through Gurjung Khola, kimrong and Deurali. We will visit Gurung Museum as well as travel around the village too. Our overnight stay will be at Ghandruk.
Day 13: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
This day we will return back to Nayapul enjoying the marvelous scenarios on the way. We will then drive back to Pokhara for overnight stay.
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara
We take around 6 hours drive to return back to Kathmandu where we will provide you a farewell dinner.
Day 15: Departure
We will send our professional staff or guide to lead you to airport for your departure to your homeland.
Price Includes
- Airport pick up and drop by car
- 3 Night Hotel in Kathmandu B/B
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- 2 Night Hotel in Pokhara B/B
- Three times meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation in teahouse/ lodge during the trek
- One experienced (government licensed) and qualified English speaking guide
- One porter for two trekkers
- Guide/ Porters: food, lodge, transportation, salary, insurance, equipment etc
- TIMS card and ACAP Permit fee for trekking
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourists Bus
- Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara by a private vehicle
- All taxes and company service charge
- Medical support Kit Box
- Farewell Dinner(Nepalese Cuisine)
Price Does not Include
- International airfare and visa fees
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company
- Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
- Tips for your guide and porters
- Entrance fees during the sightseeing
- Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays