Adventurous Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

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Kathmandu, Nepal

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14 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

One of the classic treks in Nepal, this route takes you to the base of some of the towering mountains peaks in the world. Along the way, you will spend at least a night in the famous base camp that offers the closest views of Annapurna I 8091m to Machapuchare (Fishtail) 6997m in the 360-degree angle.

HIGHLIGHTS 
• Visit base camp of tenth highest mountain- Mt. Annapurna I
• Hike to Poonhill to see Annapurna and Macchauchre
• 360-degree view of Himalayas and natural amphitheater of Annapurna Sanctuary
• Picturesque Gurung villages and local Buddhist culture
• Visit the beautiful lake city of Pokhara

What's Included

Professional guide
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
Lunch (Optional[9])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[11])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[11])
Breakfast
All land transfer as per itinerary and Day sightseeing in Kathmandu
Accommodation in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
One Porter for every two persons
Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Meals where not specified in the itinerary
Sleeping bag and Down jacket
Personal spending money
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 14 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    1 stop
  • 1

    Upon your arrival, our staff will receive you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Refresh and relax in the afternoon followed by welcome dinner in the evening. In the mean time, we introduce you with your trekking crews.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Sightseeing in Kathmandu

    1 stop
  • 2
    Kathmandu

    Today you will spend sightseeing around Kathmandu. You will visit four world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley, namely Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Bouddha Nath.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    KATHMANDU TO POKHARA (820 M) by Tourist Bus - 6-7 hours

    1 stop
  • 3
    Pokhara

    Your trekking guide will meet you at 6.00 AM in the morning and take you to the Tourist Bus Station. You will enjoy traveling alongside the Trisuli and Marshyangdi rivers and be passing by beautiful sceneries and rural villages on the way. Upon arrival at the Pokhara, we will check into our hotel, freshen up, then your guide will take you boating on Fewa Lake and a little walking around the Phewa Lake.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    DRIVE TO NAYAPUL AND TREK TO ULLERI (2440M) , 1-hour driving and 4.5 hours walking.

    1 stop
  • 4

    After breakfast, we drive you to Nayapul and commence our Annapurna Base Camp Trek right way. We will pass by Birthanthi village where your trekking permits are checked. We then continue our trek observing beautiful scenery of the waterfalls and the forest. Crossing the Modi Khola river, we keep left for Thikhe Dhunga and Ulleri for our first over night in the rural Nepal. As we continue our trek, we will cross another river Bhurungdi river. After crossing two suspension bridges of Tikhedungda, we will climb almost 3000 steps of Ulleri hill and finally step-into the lodge we stay.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    ULLERI TO GHOREPANI (2860M). 5-7 HOURS, 5-7 hours

    1 stop
  • 5
    Ghorepani

    From here the trail goes gradually up and the views of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli are seen from the top of Ulleri. We pass by dense rhododendron and oak forests and the villages of Banthanti and Nangethani. When we arrive in Ghorepani village, we will have to trek for another 10 minutes to reach the ridge for beautiful panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. We will stay at a lodge here

    12 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    HIKING UP TO POON HILL (3210M), THEN TREK TO TADAPANI 2650M 6-7 hours

    1 stop
  • 6

    You will be given a wakeup call to get ready for a hiking to Poon Hill (3210m). Poon Hill is an ideal sunrise spot to see the panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Walking in the dark with help of torch light, we arrive at Poon Hill after 45 minutes. We will spend around half an hour, we head back down to our Guest House for breakfast. We then pack our bag-pack continues to trek to Tadapani (2650m) via Deurali and Banthanti. Along the trail, we will definitely see monkeys and some birds on the route. Tadapani itself a nice view point to see the close view of Annapurna South (7129m), Hiun Chuli (6440m) and The Fishtail

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    TADAPANI TO CHOMRONG (2200M). 7 HOURS. 7 hours

    1 stop
  • 7

    Today, we go downhill for 2 hours. We will cross a small stream and then gradually climb Gurung settlement of Gurjung. We will reach Chhomrong for and take a rest for rest of the day. Chhomrong is a bigger settlement of the Gurung community. B/Fast, Lunch & Dinner Included

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    CHOMRONG TO HIMALAYA (2800), 5 hours

    1 stop
  • 8

    Observing a morning view from Chomrong, we continue our trekking to get to Himalaya via Bamboo and Dovan. Today's walking is completely different as we walk though a deep gorge and on the banks of the Modi river. Today, you will hear the noise of Modi river and the birds on the background while walking and that will concentrate your mind. You will have a chance to see some wildlife including monkeys and Himalayan goats.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    HIMALAYA TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (4130M), 5 hours

    1 stop
  • 9
    Annapurna Base Camp Trek

    Today, we trek towards our final destination Annapurna Base Camp( ABC). You will be overwhelmed by the scenic beauty being surrounded by the snow -capped mountains. In the afternoon, your guide will take you for a close view of the Annapurna I (8091m), where you will see Annapurna glacier. Annapurna South997200m), Hiun Chuli(6444m) and Fishtail (6793m) and Annapurna III will be standing on your back.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    ABC TO BAMBOO (2310M), 6-7 hours

    1 stop
  • 10
    Ghandruk

    We will wake up early in the morning and see the magnificent sun rise view. You will have a chance to take photos while sun rays hitting the Himalayas. By the time, breakfast will be ready!! We will then return to Bamboo hiking all the way downhill. You will lose almost 2000 meters in 6-7 hours when you Bamboo.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    BAMBOO TO JHINU HOT SPRING (1780M), 5 hours)

    1 stop
  • 11
    Ghandruk

    Leaving Bamboo behind, we climb for 30 minutes to reach Khuldighar where the experimental sheep farm is. From here, the trail is gradual up first then flat and downhill until we arrive Sinuwa. We trek downhill again and after crossing over the Chhomrong Khola uphill to up to Chhomrong village. From Chhomrong, the trail descends very steeply for 1 hour to the village of Jhinu. We drop our bags here to go for taking a bath on the hot springs descending to Modi Khola river.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    JHINU TO NAYAPUL 6-7 hrs AND DRIVE TO POKHARA 1.5 hrs

    1 stop
  • 12
    Pokhara

    Today is the last day of the ABC trek. Leaving Jhinu, we firstly descend, cross the river and follow the Flat all the way to Birethanti then returning to Nayapul. Here our vehicle will have been waiting to drive back to Pokhara. We check into our hotel and your Happy Hour starts thereafter. 6 hours and 1 - hour drive.

    12 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU 6-7 hrs

    1 stop
  • 13

    You can either drive back to Kathmandu or alternatively take a 30 min flight at an additional cost. On this successful journey to ABC, we will offer a farewell dinner.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 14

    FINAL DEPARTURE

    1 stop
  • 14
    Tribhuvan International Airport

    As per your departure time schedule, we take you to the airport for your return journey. We must say you a 'sad good bye' then!

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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