Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the perfect doorway in the world's prominent trekking destination Annapurna region of Nepal.
Annapurna region is one of the prominent and most trekked destination of Nepal. One of the most famous trek in this area is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The magical hike to Annapurna Base Camp starts with a short drive from Pokhara city. Before the trek starts, spend a day observing the natural beauty that exists in Pokhara. It’s a huge breath of fresh air from the dirtiness and seemingly never-ending noise of Kathmandu. The first moment of the trail leads through mixed, subtropic forests. In the springtime, the scorching red and pink rhododendrons are a sight to eyewitness. Soon after Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we reach Annapurna Base Camp. Here, we are enclosed by Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Annapurna I, Tharpu Chuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre. The trail climbs higher, above the tree line to the stony alpine landscape, figurative of the Annapurna region
In reaching to Annapurna Base Camp, staying in Ghandruk for a couple of nights is an overwhelming time during our trip. Ghandruk village is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal. Surrounded by beautiful attached agriculture fields, Ghandruk (at about 1,940 meters) is open to unbelievable views of the Himalayas. Develop engrossed by the sight of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, along with a few other rocky mountain tops. Walk around the twisting stone roads and narrow passages of Ghandruk village. There are plenty of guest houses and good restaurants or tea house in the village with comfort, and we’ll show you the best of the best. There are two famous and beautiful Gurung museums in the village, both worth a visit. The first one is the Gurung Traditional Museum, which brags a protection make from elephant skin along with many other reserves. Also, spend some time perusal the Old Gurung Museum. You can trek the Annapurna Base Camp throughout the year. Although, the best times to go on a trek to Annapurna Base Camp are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. The weather is clear and pleasant with the clearest skies and awesome views around.
Trip Facts:
Destination: Nepal
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Style: Trekking and Tour
Transportation: Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Group Size: 1 to 20
Max Altitude: 4130 meters.
Outline Itinerary of the Trek:
Day 01:
Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Day 02:
Drive to Pokharaby deluxe tourist bus about 7 hour.
Day 03:
Pokhara to Ghandruk drive 3 hours and hike 1 hour.
Day 04:
Ghandruk to Chhomrong Village about 6 hrs
Day 05:
Chhomrong to Dovan about 6 hours.
Day 06:
Dovan to Deurali about 5 hours
Day 07:
Deurail to Annapurna base camp about 5 hours.
Day 08:
Annapurna Base camp to Bamboo about 8 hours.
Day 09:
Bamboo to Jhinudanda about 6 hours.
Day 10:
Jhinu Danda to Matque 1 hour and drive Back to Pokhara 3 hours.
Day 11:
Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus, about 7 hours.
Detailed Itinerary of the Trek:
• Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Our member will pick you up from the airport. Then you will be driven to the hotel. After refresh you will be briefed either hotel or at our office for your trip. At last if you will have time you can roam around at Thamel market.
o Max. Altitude: 1340m
o Accommodation: Hotel
o Food: Breakfast
o Place: Kathmandu
• Day 02: Drive to Pokharaby deluxe tourist bus about 7 hour.
we then leave for Pokhara. While driving we follow villages and Trishuli River until midpart of the driving journey.
o Max. Altitude: 815m
o Accommodation: Hotel
o Food: Breakfast
o Place: Pokhara
• Day 03: Pokhara to Ghandruk drive 3 hours and hike up 1 hour.
Journey will start after breakfast by having private car, jeep or bus direct to Kimche. Then we start trek to Ghandruk only for 1 hour gradually up to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a big Gurung (an ethnic cast) village from where can see Annapurna South and Himhuli and fishtail clearly.
o Max. Altitude: 1940m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Ghandruk
• Day 04: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong Village about 6 hrs
From Ghandruk the trail go straight till Kimrung through tiny villages on the way then down to the river through jungle. After crossing the river we gradually climb back uphill to the village of Chhomrong, where will have lunch and relax, as we stay here overnight. Chhomrong is a Gurung Village, and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with tremendous views across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.
o Max. Altitude: 2170m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Chhomrong Village
• Day 05: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan about 6 hours.
The trail descends via a stone staircase and then crosses the Chhomrong Khola. We climb till we reach Sinuwa. After we leave Sinuwa, begin to pass through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests to the village of Bamboo. From bamboo we walk another 1.5 hours to Dovan where we will stay for the night.
o Max. Altitude: 2600m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Dovan
• Day 06: Trek from Dovan to Deurali about 5 hours
The day starts with a gentle gradual walk following the trail above the river through bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests. We cross two rivers as we follow the trail along the Modi River. There is also the possibility of seeing a variety of species of wildlife such as wild pig, deer and langoors (monkey).
o Max. Altitude: 3230m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Deurali
• Day 07: Trek from Deurail to Annapurna base camp about 5 hours.
Today we start our trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC). The trail climbs gently through a river bank and then rises steeply over the mountain side. There are a few areas prone to avalanche on the trail but only after or during the winter season. From MBC to ABC the environment will change to a bare plateau devoid of plants. We will witness snow boulders melting to form small rivers and sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above the sanctuary. The heart inspiring views of Machhapuchre, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiuchuli and other peaks will be the reward for all our efforts.
o Max. Altitude: 4130m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Annapurna Base Camp
• Day 08: Trek from Annapurna Base camp to Bamboo about 8 hours.
Early morning start as we relish the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from Annapurna Base Camp. After our breakfast, we start descending from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo, back through Machhapuchre Base Camp, Deurali, Dovan and finally reach Bamboo. Heading back down to the valley is much easier than climbing up. We will see the many waterfalls cascading down from high above, to the rocks below.
o Max. Altitude: 2310m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Bamboo
• Day 09: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinudanda about 6 hours.
After breakfast we hike up to Sinuwa then down to Chhomrong khola. We then ascend up the thousand stony steps taking us to Chhomrong. From Chhomrong we further descend to Jhinudanda. Upon arrival at Jhinudanda, we have an opportunity to soak in the hot springs lying just 20 mins down from Jhinu Danda.
o Max. Altitude: 1780m
o Accommodation: Tea House
o Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
o Place: Jhinudanda
• Day 10: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Matque 1 hour and drive Back to Pokhara 3 hours.
We begin our walk from Jhinu danda to Matque village just opposite of Jhino after we take a jeep to Pokhara. The drive will take 3 hours. Upon arrival in Pokhara we will have an opportunity to visit some more places around the lake city until the evening. A post trekking massage is always a great way to relax.
o Max. Altitude: 815m
o Accommodation: Hotel
o Food: Breakfast
o Place: Pokhara
• Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus, about 7 hours.
We leave Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu. Once back at your hotel you can relax or go explore the maze of souvenir shops in Thamel.
o Max. Altitude: 1340m
o Accommodation: Hotel
o Food: Breakfast
o Place: Kathmandu
• Day 12: Full day sight seen at the world heritage sites.
After breakfast around 9 am a tour guide with vehicle come to your hotel to do sight seen in Kathmandu valleys world heritage sites including Pashupatinath ( One of the biggest Hindu temple with cremation center), Boudhanath (One of the biggest Stupa), Swayambhunath called monkey temple as well and Patan Durbar square (An old palace with ancient art and architect).
o Max. Altitude: 1340m
o Accommodation: Hotel
o Food: Breakfast
o Place: Kathmandu
• Day 13: Fly back to home
Today we do farewell to you as you are flying back to home. We put you khada on your neck as a symbol of peace, protect and love from Nepal. See you again
If you have extra days you can involve other activities as well.
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