Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (often referred to as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek) is the second most popular trek in Nepal. This trek is considered moderate for Himalayan trekking and has outstanding opportunities for exploring cultural, geographical and biodiversity regions in North-West Nepal. There are two different gateways into the region: via Ghandruk and via Kande. Shiva Excursion recommends the trek via Ghorepani so that you can experience the shrub forest, impressive Poon Hill viewpoint and exceptional cordial reception from the Gurung and Magar people. You will tread on stone steps and local trails following streams and valleys leading to the Annapurna base camp via Machhapuchhre base camp. One of the best experiences of the trip will be in a natural amphitheater, where you will be encircled by the Annapurna massifs from 3 sides. The sunrise views at 4131 m (13,553 ft) are unforgettable!
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and check-in to Hotel
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Around 6/7 hours)
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga –3 Hours
Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani – 5 Hours
Day 05: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani – 4 Hours
Day 06: Tadapani to Chhomrung – 5 Hours
Day 07: Chhomrung to Dovan
Day 08: Dovan to Deulari –5 Hours
Day 09: Deulari to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo –5 Hours
Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda –5 Hours
Day 12: Jhinu Danda to Nayapul– Pokhara
Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 14: Farewell
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and check-in to Hotel
There will be a warm welcome to you on Nepal after landing your flight at TIA. Representative of Shiva Excursion Pvt. Ltd. will there for your arrival. He/she will shift you toward your place of accommodation. After having rest for some time there will a brief description of the upcoming program with your guide.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Our today’s day is spent by sightseeing all around Kathmandu Valley. Having a breakfast we will visit Pashupatinath (regarded as the holiest temple of Lord Shiva). Next will be Bauddhanath (Little Tibet). Then Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) is our next destination. Lastly we will drive to Kathmandu (Basantpur) Durbar Square. It will end our Kathmandu tour we will return back & make preparation for our trekking.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Around 7/8 hours)
Now we will move for Pokhara. Our drive goes through Prithivi Highway. Our lunch will be on highway in very nice environment. In around 6 hours we will be at Pokhara. On reaching Pokhara we walk to Lakeside for watching charming sunset views. Then we will return back and have our dinner & enjoy.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m) – 3 Hours
Having a short drive to Nayapul we will start our trekking. Reaching on Nayapul we will take our things and start walking. We may have a bit difficulty in walking in first day. All the things in surrounding will be amazing for us. We will climb until & unless we will be at Tikhedhunge for spending a first walk night.
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2840m) – 5 Hours
We were tired and we will have a very good sleep. Waking up we will have breakfast and again make preparation for walking. Today our destination will be Ghorepani. Ulleri is our lunch point. It is beautiful Magar village of Nepal. Resting after lunch we will walk about 3 hours to reach Ghorepani for night.
Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2610m) – 4 Hours
Today we will wake a bit early and start our hiking toward Poon Hill (one of the best view point in Annapurna region). We will be offered with the many mountain ranges. For memory we can take a picture in camera. Spending about an hour we will return back to Ghorepani. We will have our breakfast and continue our walk to next destination Tadapani.
Day 07: Tadapani to Chhomrung (2140m) – 5 Hours
Our today’s destination is Chomrong. It will be an easy walk for us as we need to trek downward. We will be walking on the forest of rhododendron. Passing through beautiful gurung village we continue our walk until and unless we will reach Chomrong for spending a memorable night with group.
Day 08: Chhomrung to Dovan (2500m) – 5½ Hours
Early morning having a breakfast we will continue to Dovan. Our trial goes down through river of Chomrong. Walking some time we will reach to Khuldighar for resting some time. We will follow downward path of forest. We will keep away the west side of river. Our night will be at Dovan.
Day 09: Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp (4131m)–5 Hours
Today is a bit important day of our trekking as we will be walking to Annapurna base camp. Our path goes through mountain surrounded area. Here once there used to be a base camp of Machhapuchhre Mountain. Continuing the trail to Annapurna base camp we will feel ourself happy. Walking for about 5 to 6 hours long we will be able to reach base camp and our night will be cool at tented camp.
Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) to Bamboo (2345m) – 6 Hours
Spending cool night at tented camp, it is our returning time. We will return back through next path. We just need to trek downward to Bamboo. First of all we need reach the bank of Modi khola and to bamboo. If it is not crowded then we may get opportunity of spending night at one of the tea houses available here.
Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1780m)–5 Hours
It is our returning journey. Our today’s destination is Jhinu Hot Spring. We will continue our trail towards forest of rhododendron and bamboo to reach Jhinu Khola. Relaxing our self we will enjoy the natural hot spring water. We will become fresh and have our. Talking some time about whole trip we will go for sleep.
Day 12: Jhinu Danda to Nayapul–5 Hours, and drive back to Pokhara–1
Our today’s walk will be the last walk of our trek. We will walk through the main trial of meadows and cultivated fields. We will cross old villages overlooking the quite pleasant views of great mountains. After reaching Nayapul we will make preparation for returning back on Pokhara.
Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu
We need return back to Kathmandu. We will return back through the same highway. We will be pleased with houses and greenery of highway. Not only this can we be back by the airplane. Driving around seven hours we will be at Kathmandu. We will be shifted toward our hotel which will end our trekking.
Day 14: Farewell
Spending a rest night at Kathmandu, it’s a time for returning back to your home land. There will be a small farewell program for you. You will be guided all the things of returning journey by our team for your departure. Hope you will be back to Nepal to visit the remaining side of beautiful Nepal.
Cost Details
- All Airports pick up and drop.
- 2 night’s standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- 2 nights your standard hotel in Pokhara with BB.
- Accommodation tea-houses in mountain during the trek
- All 3 meals per day during the trek [B+L+D]
- Tourist standard bus between Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu
- An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant trek guide as per bigger size of group of trekkers: (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
- Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, TIMS )
- A medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All government and local taxes
Cost excludes:
- Nepal Visa fee (Nepal provides on arrival visa in Immigration, bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs,)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Meal city like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Extra calculate for additional programs as per above itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Local donation & Tips for guides and porters.
- Personal expenses (Pot of tea, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Date & Depature
We can individualize your package for the activities you want and for group size, adjusting price as appropriate.
