The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a popular trekking route located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is known for its stunning mountain scenery, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Here's some information about the trek:
Location: The Annapurna Base Camp (also known as ABC) is situated in the heart of the Annapurna Conservation Area, a region in north-central Nepal.
Duration: The typical duration for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is around 7 to 12 days, depending on the chosen route and the pace of the trek.
Highlights: The trek offers breathtaking views of towering peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091 meters) and other prominent mountains like Machapuchare (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli. You'll pass through diverse landscapes ranging from lush forests to high alpine meadows and experience traditional Nepalese culture in the local villages along the way.
Itinerary: The trek usually starts and ends in Nayapul or Phedi, with stops at popular villages such as Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Deurali, and Machapuchare Base Camp before reaching Annapurna Base Camp. The return journey often follows a similar route or an alternative trail.
Difficulty: The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a moderate-level trek suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. The trail involves uphill and downhill sections, some steep climbs, and the altitude can be a factor as you ascend to higher altitudes. Prior trekking experience is not necessary, but basic physical fitness and acclimatization are important.
Permits: To trek in the Annapurna region, you will need to obtain two permits: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Accommodation: Along the trekking route, you'll find teahouses and lodges that offer basic accommodation and meals. These places provide a warm bed, hot meals, and a chance to interact with fellow trekkers.
Best time to go: The ideal time for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is generally clear, and the views are spectacular. However, with proper preparation, the trek can be done throughout the year, although winter months (December to February) can be colder and more challenging.
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ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREKKING 2024
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On first arrival at Kathmandu-Nepal international airport, our staff and guide will receive with
traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city, on checking into
your nice rooms. After getting refreshed from the jet-lag, join at the hotel lobby and at meeting
room for trek briefing provided by our guide or leader. Information about the hotel, lodge on treks
with full details of trekking trails, food and accommodation on treks. As well with do’s and don’ts
with welcome group dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurants with local cultural program along
with Nepali meals.
Day 02: Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m (30 mins by air)-06 hours on road.
Morning leaving the hotel for exciting overland journey to beautiful Pokhara, the renowned tourist
city in Nepal. The drive leads on the main highway following the Trisuli River, quite popular river
for rafting. On reaching Mugling Bazaar, then heading due west facing views of Manaslu and
Annapurna Himalayas.
As the drive reach Pokhara city, and then transfer into a nice hotel by the calm Phewa Lake side.
Where all good hotels, restaurants and shops are located. Included Meal: B.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapool, trek to Ghandruk village 2,012 m / 6,601 ft.-04 hrs.
Morning after a good breakfast, a few hours interesting drive leads beyond the Pokhara city and
the valley outskirt. During drive enjoy views of Annapurna range of peaks with majestic
Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail. Which dominates the Pokhara valley. The drive
leads on Pokhara-Baglung, Beni highway reaching Nayapul town, Then start trekking from
Nayapool and then following the Modi River past nice Bhirethati village, small farm village of
Syauli. From here walk begins with climb leaving the low warm farm land of paddy fields. The
uphill walk continues through several farm settlements to Kimche village, and then a slow climb
up to a large village of Ghandruk. A place on top of a hill facing views of Annapurna Himalayas,
and surrounding lovely country landscapes.
At Ghandruk check into a nice mountain lodge, with time to explore the Gurung village, the main
hill tribes of southern Annapurna region. Included Meal: B. L. D.
Day 04: Trek to Chomrong village 1,951 m- 06 hrs.
Enjoy the morning glorious views of snow-capped peaks of Annapurna Himalayas, then on the
trail to Annapurna base camp. A short climb on top Ghandruk village, then on gradual winding
path for short while, then an hour climb to Kimrong ridge. A small settlement with few Tea-
Houses and shops, after a short rest, the on downhill to Kimrong valley for lunch in a nice small
lodge restaurants.
Afternoon leaving the lovely Kimrong river valley with steep climb of few hours then reaching a
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level winding path. Walk on stone paved trail all the way to Chomrong, a lovely large Gurung
village. As well the last permanent village ahead Annapurna base camp and the sanctuary.
Chomrong with many good lodges, restaurants with fresh bakery café, with close views of
Annapurna peaks. Included Meal: B. L. D.
Day 05: Trek to Dovan 2, 130 m via Bamboo 2,050 m - 06 hrs.
From Chomrong morning walk follows down to Chomrong River, and crossing over a bridge, and
then steep on stone steps to Sinuwa Danda. A small place with few nice lodges and shops, having
refreshing rest, continue walk through dense forest of rhododendron and pine trees to reach a
small area of Khuldighar.
The trail from Khuldighar leads to short descent reaching Bamboo, a nice settlements with several
simple good lodges. Located on a forest clearing amidst thick bamboo thickets, above Modi River,
a possible stop for lunch.
Afternoon walk leads to slow climb into forest reaching a small settlement with few smaller
lodges at Dovan. Located above the raging Modi River gorge, enjoy the overnight stop in of its
nice simple lodge, guest-houses. Included Meal: B. L. D.
Day 06: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720 m -06 hrs.
Slowly our adventure gets closer to our main highlights and destination to Annapurna Sanctuary
and the base camp. Morning from Dovan heeding slowly with steep climb through forested path to
a Himalaya Hotel, close to a large Hinko Cave. From here downhill close to Modi River and then
a short climb reaching a nice small plateau at Deurali. A temporary settlement with number of
nice lodges and restaurants for lunch stop, located beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli
peaks. Afternoon following the river upstream with steep climb through small bamboo grooves
and then ending the climb reaching Machhapuchare Base Camp for overnight halt. MBC for short
located beneath towering North Face of Machhapuchare Himal, the Fish-Tail peak with views of
Annapurna-I and A-South at close distance. Transfer in a nice lodge, with time to marvel the
lovely views of surrounding giant peaks. Included Meal: B. L. D.
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m - 03 hrs.
Having good breakfast at MBC, a short day walk of few hours to Annapurna base camp, morning
a short climb. Then enter the most scenic plateau where Annapurna Sanctuary locates, enclosed by
an arrays of peaks. The walk follows to slow gradual ups reaching the entrance gate of Annapurna
Base Camp. A short climb to where all lodges and guest houses are situated beneath massif
Annapurna-I and Vara Shikar / Annapurna Fang peaks.
Reaching the lodge at ABC by lunch time, rest of the afternoon at leisure for short hike around
arctic zone terrain. Facing incredible panorama of Annapurna Himalayan peaks. Included Meal:
B. L. D.
Day 08: Trek to Bamboo 2,050m - 06hrs.:
Morning enjoy the fantastic views of surrounding towering giant peaks of Annapurna with
Gangapurna Himal and Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli. Return journey a long walk down hill after
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MBC to Deurali, and then with short ups and down back into tall tree lines to Bamboo for
overnight stop.After a marvelous time around Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp. Included
Meal:B.L.D.
Day 09: Trek to Jhinu-Danda a place with hot spring 1, 700 m - 06 hrs.
After a pleasant overnight in Bamboo with the sound of river flow, a short climb and then on
winding trail to Sinuwa Danda. From here down to Chomrong River with steep climb on stone
steps to Chomrong village for lunch break.
Afternoon a short walk down to Jhinu village for last overnight around the hills of
Annapurna Himalayas. At Jhinu enjoy the refreshing dip and a warm bath on natural hot-spring,
situated close from the lodge at Jhinu. Included Meal:B.L.D.
Day 10: Short last day walk and drive to Pokhara 860 m- 03 hrs.
Having breakfast walk over the bridge and then reaching on a road-head for exciting drive back to
beautiful Pokhara for lunch and overnight stop.
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the lakeside facing grand views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himal
range. Pokhara offers wide range of short Adventure Sports activities, like Para Gliding, Bungee
Jumping, Zip Line and Ultra-Light flight etc. Included Meal: B. L.
Day 11:Fly or drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Morning leaving the hotel in Pokhara, drive in a private vehicle or on regular Tourist Bus, as per
size of a group. The scenic and interesting overland journey to Kathmandu on the same exciting
highway. After hours of driving reaching back to your hotel in Kathmandu, rest of the day at
leisure. Included Meal: B.L.D.
Day 12: International departure for homeward bound.
After an enjoyable and most mesmerizing time in Nepal, around the Himalayas with Annapurna
Base Camp Trek. As time for departure, our staff transfer you to international airport for flight
homeward bound or to next port of call. Included Meal: B.
B- Breakfast, L- Lunch and D- Dinner
Total Cost of Trip: $ 1405 per person
Cost Include:
⮚ Airport Pick up and drop off
⮚ 2 Night hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast (3 star rated)
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⮚ 2 Night hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast (3 star rated)
⮚ All accommodation in simple T-house
⮚ Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
⮚ Experience and government licensed guide and porter
⮚ First aid kit carry by Sherpa leader
⮚ Food salary insurance for Guide and Porter
⮚ National park entrance fee
⮚ All government charges and taxes
⮚ 1 porter for 2 trekkers
⮚ Farewell dinner last night in Kathmandu.
Cost Include:
⮚ Extra night's hotel stay in Kathmandu if extended stay is required
⮚ Laundry service / battery charge
⮚ Rescue / emergency and Travel insurance
⮚ Personal equipment’s and personal expenses
⮚ Tips for guide and porter
Safety
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Treklanders Adventures. Please note
that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed
necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary;
however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot
guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group
member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The
leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be
flexible if required. In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to
weather, landslides etc. any extra charges should be borne by the customer.