Private Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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8 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Annapurna Base Camp trek offers stunning views of some of the most iconic mountains in the world, including Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Dhaulagiri. On a clear day, you can also see the Manaslu and Langtang mountain ranges. The trek passes through several traditional Nepali villages, where you can learn about the culture and lifestyle of the people who live in the region.

What's Included

Government tax
If required, Sleeping Bag & Down Jacket(Refundable)
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
An iodine / Caroline purifies drinking water during trekking.
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Charging, Hot Shower During the Trek US$ 3 - US$ 5 per shower
Tips for Guide
Hot & Soft Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pick up the international airport and drive to Pokhara (800m)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Tribhuvan International Airport

    Our ground crew will await your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will be welcomed with garlands depicting typical Nepalese welcome. You will then board our vehicle and head towards Pokhara. The drive to Pokhara navigates via Prithvi Highway. Your vehicle will exit Kathmandu Valley from Naagdhunga and takes on the narrow but scenic highway. Your vehicle will drive along the Trishuli River through many tars and river basins. You will reach Pokhara after 5-6 hours of driving. Overnight stay at Lakeside, Pokhara.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Jeep Drive to Samrung and trek to Shinuwa

    1 stop
  • 2

    A scenic Jeep ride from Pokhara will follow a hearty breakfast at the hotel. You will head west from Pokhara. The road diverges at Nayapul and takes on an unpaved road headed for Samrung. This stretch from Nayapul to Samrung takes about 30 minutes. Samrung, a small Gurung village, will be your starting point of the trek. From Samrung, you will traverse terraced farms and typical Nepalese villages to reach Jhinu. Jhinu is famous for its Natural hot spring. From Jhinu, our trek ascends higher up steeply. After one and a half hours of traverse, you will reach Chomrong. Chomrong provides a scenic view of Annapurna massifs. It is a dense Gurung village with stone thatched houses. Your trail will descend from Chomrong and then steeply ascends. After 3 hours of trekking, we reach Sinuwa.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Trek to Deurali

    1 stop
  • 3

    Today's stretch of the trek provides you with deeper insight into Annapurna Conservation Area. The trek from Shinuwa to Deurali takes about 6-7 hours. Along the way, we pass through dense Rhododendron, Juniper, and Birch forests. Our trail mostly navigates along the Modi River basin. You will traverse various small villages of Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalayas before reaching Deurali. 

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

    1 stop
  • 4
    Annapurna Base Camp Trek

    You will feel the altitude gain after starting your trek from Deurali. As we cross the mark of 3000, the oxygen level in the air thins out. Right after Deurali, you will encounter a considerable landslide that takes about 30 minutes to traverse. After crossing the landslide amazing view of Mt.Fishtail appears before you. We reach Macchapuchre Base Camp (MBC) for lunch. From MBC, you will be blessed with occasional sightings of Mt.Annapurna (8091m). The trail from MBC is straightforward, with gradual elevation. You will reach Annapurna Base Camp (4310m) for your night stay.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Return to Bamboo

    1 stop
  • 5

    Annapurna Base Camp offers one of the best sightings of the Himalayas during the sunrise. You can wake early for a sunrise view hike to a nearby glacier. After returning, you will serve a hot breakfast and start your return journey. The journey back retraces the same trail through the villages of Deurali, Himalaya, and Dovan before reaching Bamboo. You will stay at Bamboo for the night.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Trek to Jhinu and drive to Pokhara

    1 stop
  • 6
    Pokhara

    You will begin your return journey from Bamboo after breakfast in the morning. The trail navigates the old route and takes you along small Gurung villages. We start our final ascent at Chomrong, famously called the ‘1000 steps stairs". From Chomrong, it's an easy-going descent to reach Jhinu. It takes about 1 hour from Chomrong to get to Jhinu. You can relax and unwind by bathing in a natural hot spring in Jhinu. We have lunch at Jhinu, and then walk towards Samrung for our ride back to Pokhara. x

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Explore Devi's fall, Binda Basini temple, and Drive to Kathmandu

    1 stop
  • 7
    Kathmandu

    You will take on a short tour of Pokhara before departing for Kathmandu. We will first observe the raging waterfall of Pokhara, Devi's fall. It has been a popular sighting for tourists for ages. From there, we drive to Bindyabasini temple, a prominent Hindu monument in Pokhara. This temple has been regarded as holy and sacred for the Royal family of Nepal. After the visit, we begin our return journey to Kathmandu. Overnight in Thamel, Kathmandu

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Departure

    1 stop
  • 8
    Tribhuvan International Airport

    Depending on your flight schedule, you will be escorted to the airport by our representative. We bid you farewell until next time. We can enjoy and explore around Thamel area if you have more time before departure.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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