Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip Overview

Annapurna Base Camp is one of the dream destinations of most travelers. This trip offers the stunning views of the Himalayas taking you to the two famous bases of the mountains of this region, i.e. Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. Passing through some old authentic villages and learning the culture and lifestyles of people, you will be enjoying the views of magnificent snow-capped mountains around.

Highlights

Magnificent views of 7000+ meters peaks
Close visit to local Gurung inhabitants of Ghandruk and learn authentic Gurung culture.
Relaxing Hot-Spring bath at Jhinu Danda
Relaxed Boating in the Phewa Lake

Itinerary

Depending on your scheduled domestic flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu, you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the domestic airport terminal at TIA. Upon reaching Pokhara airport after a half-hour flight, you will be picked up by your private vehicle at the airport parking lot and start driving to the trek starting point, Nayapul, from where you will be walking uphill to Tikhedhunga. While you will be walking towards your destination, you will get to pass through many small villages of Birethanti and Hile. Small waterfalls on the way will grab your attention for a nice picture click.

Tea House

Lunch, Dinner

Today you will have steep uphill stone steps (3767 steps) climb for around 1.5 hours up to Ulleri. The trail passes through cultivated fields and forest of Oak trees and Rhododendron (weather dependent). After having lunch at Nangethanti, you may rest for about an hour for some relaxation and pictures. Afterward, start climbing uphill again until you reach Ghorepani.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is the most important day of your trek. You will need to wake up pretty early in the morning for approximately an hour hike up to Poonhill (referred to as Poon Danda in Nepali) from where the spectacular sunrise view can be seen. It's amazing to see the golden ray of sunlight touching the snow-covered peaks of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Fishtail, Nilgiri South, and Singa Chuli to name some peaks. Enjoy a cup of local tea while the sun rises high.

Afterwards, trek down to your lodge, have breakfast and continue to trek down to Tadapani which is a long way through the forest.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From Tadapani, you will make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. The route passes through the west bank of the Modi Khola after which you will descend steeply down the village of Chuile coming over to the Kimrong Khola. From here, you will continue a steep climb till to Chhomrong. Upon arrival at Chhomrong, you will be welcomed by the mighty peak of Annapurna South, with the Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhare) facing it across the valley. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of giant Annapurna massive.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, start walking leaving behind Chhomrong along the Modi Khola. You will be at inhabited foothills into the high step and wooded slopes of Himalayas. You will cross the suspension bridge then trek up to Sinuwa Danda from where the trail becomes somewhat flatter. The trail passes through thick and dark arresting rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar. Then the trail passes through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Dovan.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The day starts with gentle gradual ascend, after breakfast at Dovan, following the trail above the river through a thick bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests. Crossing two streams over small bridges, the trail further passes through solitary places. Feel the peace while you go through nature's wilderness and solitariness. If you are lucky, there is the possibility of seeing a variety of species of wildlife such as wild pig, deer, and snow leopard.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After you are done with your breakfast in Deurali, start your trail climbing gently through a river bed and which rises steeply over the mountainside. Stay alert and well-informed about the weather condition as there are some avalanche prone areas at some points on the trail.

After walking for about half an hour from Deurali, you will find yourselves in the middle of the river bed surrounded by snow covered mountains. It's a beautiful view giving inner warmth when the snow on the mountains shines when the sun rises.

Today's hike is somewhat strenuous but the unfolding views of the majestic Machhapuchhre give a rewarding experience.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Machhapuchhre Base Camp and set out for the trail. As you keep walking, you will see that any living vegetation that you had encountered in previous trail starts disappearing. You will just see the snow boulders melting and forming small streams here. The path widens as you enter the Sanctuary following a stream and then you will climb few huts alongside the moraine from where you will get the sensational views of the Annapurna South.

Praising your hard efforts to reach your destination, Annapurna Base Camp will reward you with heart inspiring views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiuchuli and many other peaks.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, don't miss the chance to witness the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from the Annapurna Base Camp.

After breakfast, you will start descending to Bamboo back through Machhapuchhre BC, Deurali and Dovan. As you will be heading down all the way, it will be an easy trail for you. You will get to see the waterfall dropping down from a high point to the rocks below. Take some chance to capture some great photos here. Further passing through the forests with great views of Machhapuchhre and Hiuchuli, you will finally reach Bamboo.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After having breakfast, you will be trekking back to Sinuwa and further descending back to Lower Chhomrong. To reach Upper Chhomrong, you will need to pass the thousand stone steps. From here, you will take the route to Jhinu Danda instead of going towards Ghandruk. Upon reaching Jhinu, which is famous for hot springs, get some time to relax your body in the hot spring located at just 15-minute walking distance from Jhinu Danda.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today will be the last trekking day of your trip. So, wake up early, enjoy your breakfast with the mountains and set out towards your trek ending point, Kimche, where you will find your vehicle waiting for you to take back to Pokhara.

Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be transferred to your hotel to drop those bags. Rest of the day would be free to relax and roam around the Lakeside market which is full of great cafes, restaurants, shopping arcades, and Yoga studios. Get some time to enjoy boating in Phewa lake too.

Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch

You will be picked up by a private vehicle for a short transfer to Pokhara airport to catch your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu after a half-hour flight, you will be directly escorted to your hotel in Kathmandu. The evening is free for some last-minute shopping or relaxation. Trip concludes !!

Hotel

Breakfast

Commencing this trip

The trip starts with a short flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Ground transportation to Pokhara from Kathmandu is also a popular option if you have a full free day to enjoy landscapes view driving by the side of the Trishuli River. Optionally, a 4-hour white river rafting can also be arranged if you are considering driving options.

From Pokhara, the trip starts with the drive to Nayapul, which is the trek starting point for most treks in Pokhara. First, you will be starting off with the trail to Ghorepani. After enjoying a majestic sunrise view from Poonhill, you will continue to trek to the Machhhapuchhre Base Camp enjoying the company of your experienced trek guide and his stories. Welcomed by wide varieties of flora and fauna (season dependent), you will reach the destination of the trip, Annapurna Base Camp and the return back afterward. A short visit to Hot spring located at Jhinu Danda will give you a perfect relaxation to forget the fatigues from the long daily walks.

Best time to do this trip

Unlike most of the treks in Nepal, the best recommended time to do this trek is during Spring and Fall when the weather is clear to show you the smiling glimpse of the Himalayas. Although this trip is doable during Summer, it is recommended to get prepared for rain and set up your mind to walk in wet boots with the raincoat on. Be cautious in every step during monsoon as there can be the risk of landslides at some parts of the trail.

What is included?

One night's accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Pokhara, including breakfast.
10 nights accommodation in standard tea house during the trek on a full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee).
Kathmandu to Pokhara and return flight fare with domestic airport transfers in a private vehicle.
Guide's domestic flight fare.
ACAP and TIMS permit required for the trek.
Pokhara - Nayapul and Kimche - Pokhara transfers in a private vehicle.
English-speaking local expert guide and porter on the trek
Equipment allowances, salary, and insurance for trekking staff.
Kitbags/ duffle bag for the trek.
First aid kit with basic supplies for staff.
All government taxes.

What is not included?

Accommodation, Lunches, and Dinners in Kathmandu.
Lunch and Dinner in Pokhara.
Soft Drinks, Cigarettes, and soft/hard beverages like Coke, Beer, etc.
Any sort of guided/ unguided city tours and transfers for the same.
Entrance fees for heritage sites, monasteries, and museums (if any).
Hot shower and hot drinking water during the trek.
Nepal entry visa fee.
International airfares and airport transfers.
Your personal trekking gear and equipment, like the sleeping bag, trekking poles, down jackets, etc.
Personal nature expenses related to the phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratuity/ Tips, snack expenses, extra meals, etc.
Your insurance and emergency rescue evacuation, if any.
Any items not mentioned in the "Service included section"

Important points to be noted:

The mentioned trip price is per person and quoted for an open trek* based on a group of 5 travelers. The trip price will vary depending on the final group size. The trip price for a customized private trip arrangement may vary.

Single rooms will not be available in the tea houses during the trek due to the limited number of lodges on the trail.

Depending on time availability or budget, travelers can opt for either tourist bus transport or domestic flight transfer for the Kathmandu-Pokhara route and return transport, with a revised trip price that does not affect the actual trek departure date.

An assistant trek guide will be provided to the group above 5 travelers.

* Open trek refers to the trek opened for all interested travelers from around the world to join.

What does our clients say about this trip?

ABC Trek

Adrienne Moors, Nederlands

29th July, 2023

We used Trek Guiders on our recent trip to Nepal to walk the ABC trek, they were excellent. They helped plan and guided us to the top. We had an idea about staying in a few luxury lodges on the way in Ghandruk, Landruk and Majgaun, which they were able to slot into the plan. In hindsight there was also a nice lodge at new bridge near the hot springs, which would also be a good stop for a night with an ensuite. Prajwol organised all our predeparture stuff, including internal flights, and our accommodation in Pokhara, and pickups from Kathmandu. He was polite and quick to reply to my emails while we sorted out the details of the trip.

Once we arrived in Kathmandu, where we greeted by our guide, Lhakpa, and the next day we were off. We had a great time on the track and had two friendly porters who came to or aid when the going was tough. We were not the quickest on the track, and Lhakpa was good at encouraging us when the going seemed tough. I felt sorry for our 2 porters who would sit and wait for us on the track until we caught up, but it was nice that they also joined us for coffee (real espresso) at some of the tea houses. I can’t recommend Trek Guiders enough if you want a bespoke trek in Nepal, with a local company and a friendly and helpful team.

Source : Trip Advisor