The classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers a wide range of untouchable mountains and varied cultures as well as wildlife.
Our 12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins at our ancient capital city of Kathmandu by taking a scenic drive to the naturally blessed lake city of Pokhara, it is an incredible city where you will have a great opportunity to explore the magical mountain in distance as well and live traditions of the ethnic group peoples on the lakeside street.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m) and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (900m) in a tourist vehicle, 7-8 hrs
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul (1,070m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m), 4 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840m), 5 hrs
Day 05: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) and trek to Tadapani (2,610m), 6 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m), 5 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,950m), 6 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), 7 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Bamboo (2,345 m) – 6 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu (1,780 m) – 5 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m), drive to Pokhara – 5.5 hours, and guided tour of Barahi Temple and Fewa Lake
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) in a tourist Vehicle, 7-8 hours
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m) and transfer to the hotel
On the day of your arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our crew representative at the Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the respective hotel where you will be introduced to your trekking guide and fellow during the tour briefing/ presentations with final preparations of the trip!
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (900m) in a tourist vehicle, 7-8 hrs
On the second day of the Annapurna Base camp Trek, you’ll be picked up by our guide from your hotel around 6:30 am and you will drive to Pokhara in a comfortable tourist bus which will take you approximately 6/7 hours, Pokhara is a beautiful city lakes and mountains. It is at a distance of 200 km from the capital city of Kathmandu. On the way, you’ll have fantastic sceneries; enjoy the beauty of flora, and fauna, the diverse demography, beautiful mountain ranges, the raging Trishuli, Marshyangdi Rivers, and plenty of rivulets along the way as well as White Mountain in the distance.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul (1,070m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m), 4 hrs
Today is a third of the trek, enjoying the breakfast in the morning at the hotel, exciting trekking to Annapurna base camp trek begins, a scenic short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, this is a starting and ending point of the trek, From here, we trek towards Tikhedunge by following the most dazzling farmlands, terrace fields, and beautiful villages of Birethati, Hille to Tikhedunga. Today is a short and easy hike that offers great views of the mountain scenery. overnight at lodge.
You’ll be accommodated at the best available Trekking lodge with the standards meals including Lunch, and Dinner ( L+D)!
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840m), 5 hrs
Today the trail crosses the Tikhedunga Khola( river) on a suspension bridge then the trail climbs steeply on a stone staircase that is said to have more than 1000 steps. As you trek along you pass typical villages, and wide landscapes, ascending to Ulleri. From Ulleri the trail takers you walk through the lush green forest where you may see some wild animals and colorful birds before you reach Ghorepani. Reaching the Ghorepani you will see the beautiful Himalayan range and green valley around.
You’ll be accommodated at the best available Trekking lodge with the standard meals including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D)!
Day 05: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) and trek to Tadapani (2,610m), 6 hrs
Today is an exciting and wonderful day of your trek. Early morning excursion to Poon Hill (3210m) about 40 minutes hike from your lodge. From Poon Hill, you will see the spectacular panorama stretches of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I the two major mountains above eight thousand meters high above sea level. From that point, you will see the awesome sunrise view over the Himalayan range: including the western region’s highest mountain Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range, Nilgiri range, Machhapuchhare, and other peaks. After your breakfast, the trek takes you up the hill through dense forest Deurali and then descending to Tadapani,
Overnight we will be accommodated at the best available trekking lodge/ hotel with standard meals including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).
Day 06: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m), 5 hrs
Today you trek on a stone trail and descend through the forest, walking through the many walls and praying flags around the trails, passing the Gurung village to the foot of the valley by the river. After crossing the suspension bridges the trek continues with an easy walk to get to the Chhomrong with the more nice view of the many high mountains,
Overnight we will be accommodated at the best available trekking lodge/ hotel with standard meals including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,950m), 6 hrs
The trail will descend from Chomrong passing the village, after crossing the suspension bridge the trail will lead up to Sinuwa with more beautiful views. On the way to the Himalayans, you trek through the lush green forest where you may see monkeys and stunning waterfalls by the time,
Overnight we will be accommodated at the best available trekking lodge/ hotel with standard meals including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), 7 hrs
Today the trail will go continue by the river, steep up on the ravine to reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp. Leaving from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp, the valley widens and the view of the mountains and the glacier becomes much more spectacular,
Overnight we will be accommodated at the best available trekking lodge/ hotel with standard meals including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).
Day 09: Trek to Bamboo (2,345 m) – 6 hrs
Today is early morning at the Annapurna Base Camp to view the amazing sunrise on the Himalayas: Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharva Chuli, Flute peak, Machhapuchhare with numerous other peaks and massive glacier. After breakfast at the same lodge, you trek down to Bambo,
Overnight we will be accommodated at the best available trekking lodge/ hotel with standard meals including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu (1,780 m) – 5 hrs
From Bambo, the trail takes you through the lush green forest to Sinuwa Dada. From here you trek downhill to cross the river then you will be ascending to Chhomrong and then descend to Jhinuwa. At Jhinuwa there is a natural hot spring where we will have a shower dip for relaxation,
Overnight we will be accommodated at the best available trekking lodge/ hotel with standard meals including breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m), drive to Pokhara – 5.5 hours and guided tour of Barahi Temple and Fewa Lake
Today the trail descends crossing the suspension and short trek goes along the Modi river From Kyumi the trail still ascends gradually through the passing villages after a short walk to Nayapul seems like your trekking is done, then you will ride a car to get Pokhara. After finishing your remarkable trip in the mountain now time for having some western food in Pokhara and have a good shower here.Overnight at guesthouse. As today is the last day of the trek there will be a farewell dinner with the trekking crew,
Service Included: Breakfast, & lunch ( B+L).
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) in a tourist Vehicle, 7-8 hours
A scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu will take 7hrs or in option, you will fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu, you will have free time for shopping for souvenirs for family and friends,
Note: All above trekking hours and distances are approximate and it’s just for general guidelines, it will all depend on your pace- During the trek, you’ll be freely able to walk at own your pace!
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