Annapurna Base camp Trekking

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  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty
    Moderate
  • Activities
    Trekking
  • Accommodation
    Hotel, Tea house
  • Meals
    B - L - D
  • Vehicle
    Bus/car
  • Max. People
    20

Annapurna Base camp Trekking Overview

Highlights

  • An ideal trip for the beginner with moderately challenging route
  • Best Himalayan views from Poon Hill
  • Ethnic communities on the way
  • Amazing food and warm welcoming people
  • Greeneries of rhododendron woods in Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
  • Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) surrounded by giant Himalayan peaks
  • Incredible sunrise scenery over the snowy summits

Being a moderately challenging trip, Annapurna Base Camp trekking welcomes thousands of trekkers every year to its Himalayan paradise. The delightful scenario of the north-western part of Nepal has been blazed by the outstanding Himalayan peaks like Mt. Annapurna, Fishtail, Himchuli, and Dhaulagiri peak. Beginning from Nayapul, it escorts you via Poon Hill (3210 meters) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) through the diversity of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

If you follow the ABC trekking map route, you head through the beautiful ethnic villages, walk through the greenery of rhododendron woods, and through the meadows. You will encounter the cascading waterfalls and walk along with the mesmerizing River sound. You walk every day for about 6-8 hours and reach the zenith. The miraculous setting of the Annapurna base camp is quite incredible as giant Himalayan boulders surround you like that of a natural amphitheater. Hiking itinerary to Annapurna Base Camp depends upon your preference and schedule. Our best-recommended route is via Poon Hill, which is an incredible Himalayan viewpoint. However, it can be customized on demand.   

Miracle of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Unlike Everest Base Camp Trekking, the journey to Annapurna Base Camp is much more accessible with transportation, altitude, and budget. Besides the technical part, the miraculous nature has blessed the entire Annapurna Sanctuary with mind-blowing Himalayan peaks like Mount Annapurna (8091 meters), Fishtail (6997 meters), Gangapurna, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Glacier Dome along with the neighboring attraction of Mt. Dahaulagiri (8163 meters).  The specific Annapurna base camp point is also known as a natural amphitheater as you will be surrounded by the mighty peaks from three directions. The real aura of the moderate Himalayan journey is an iconic trek to Annapurna base camp. 

Not only the alpine parts of Annapurna Sanctuary but also the exclusive downhill territory looks dramatic. Once you begin the trek, you will follow the Bhurungdi Khola and walk through the paddy fields. Then you pass through the luminous woods, get the sight of the waterfall and receive the mesmerizing hospitality of local ethnic tribes: Gurung and Magar people. The uniquely nestled town of Ghorepani is just excellent and welcomes trekkers to explore the sunrise view from Poon Hill on the following day. The trail to ABC is pretty much zigged jagged, but the variations in the landscape make your hike amazing. Chhomrong is another culturally outstanding Gurung town where you will feel warm hospitality. 

A moderately challenging route of Annapurna Base Camp Trek welcomes trekkers throughout the year, except monsoon. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek in spring and autumn are the best time to venture, whereas you can fully enjoy ABC Trekking in winter, but the route remains snowy above 3000 meters. Anyone who plans for the short and most exciting trek in Annapurna, there is no doubt that the hiking to Annapurna Base Camp.

We, the professional team of trekking enthusiasts, operate your Annapurna Base Camp Trekking without compromising at any points we have promised. Based on your preference, we can also customize the trek. To know further details or if you still have further questions, you are welcome. 

Why Shiva Excursion for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Shiva Excursion offers Annapurna Base Camp Trekking with our professional and experienced team. We are familiar with the ups and downs of the trip, including the overall arrangement. In a peak season, it is possible not getting accommodation in hotels, so you may need to sleep in a dining hall, but our guides book required accommodation beforehand, so you can trek with confidence with our team. We respond to our clients quickly and our staffs are always there to make your trip a lifetime experience. All our staffs are well insured, well trained and speak fluent English language. Our Annapurna Base Camp Trekking package is cost-friendly that you can accommodate. Trek with Shiva Excursion if you would love to hike with fun and memory.

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Itinerary

Annapurna Base camp Trekking Itinerary

Service - Include/Exclude

What's Included

  • All Airports pick up and drop.
  • 2 night’s standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • 2 nights your standard hotel in Pokhara with BB.
  • Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner During The Trek.
  • Accommodation tea-houses in mountain during the trek
  • 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

What's not Included

  • 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)

Group Joining Dates for Annapurna Base camp Trekking

Book this trip with us. Here are the upcoming dates. Feel free to share this trip with your friends and family. For custom trips or general inquiries contact us.

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Annapurna Base camp Trekking faqs

Annapurna Base camp Trekking - Info

No Experience Required

You don’t need to have previous trekking experiences in the Himalayas. If you are physically fit and keen to explore heaven on earth, you will simply make it. However, we recommend you practice hiking at your place to maintain your fitness and stretch your nerves.

Brief Meeting before Departure

The guide of Shiva Excursion explains to you in a brief about the trip before heading over there. It is an introductory session between the guests and guide too. We point out some of the preparatory points and points to be aware of during the trekking.

Accommodation on ABC Trek 

There is lodges and hotels accommodation on the ABC trekking route with all basic amenities. They have warm dining halls, a hot shower facility, and cozy rooms. But some of the places are more facilitated and you will get nice facilities, except that you need to share bathrooms in many places.

Transportation used in Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Our Annapurna Base Camp Trekking package includes ground transportation: car/bus/jeep/Hiace according to your group size. The vehicles are tourist standard with air-conditioned service. Tourist buses are easily available. However, you will also have a flight option on the Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu route.

Insurance:

Your travel insurance is mandatory for the Annapurna base camp, which is great in case for emergency for medication and helicopter rescue purpose. They will be costly, so the insurance policy must cover 4200 meters altitude. 

Altitude Sickness

Well, high altitude sickness on the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a rare case, but still cannot be underestimated. It is because acute mountain sickness' symptoms can be felt from 3000 meters altitude and the ultimate destination of this trek is 4130 meters. While walking, you will be acclimatized and some meals like garlic soup, ginger, and hot drinks support us. If you have any health issues, please, consult your doctor and bring medicine along. 

Meals:

Meals are provided by the agency (Shiva Excursion) in package booking. Among three meals, dinner and breakfast are served at the same lodge/guest house/hotels, whereas lunch is provided at the best available restaurant on the way. You will get variations in menu types: typical Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and continental meals. You will love Dal Bhat (National Nepali Dish) if you try it. Meals are yummy on the Annapurna base camp trekking route. 

Annapurna Base camp Trekking - 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. A 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  Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Around 7/8 hours)

Now we will move for Pokhara. Our drive goes through Prithvi Highway. Our lunch will be on the highway in a 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 03  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 on the first day. All the things in the surrounding will be amazing for us. We will climb until & unless we will be at Tikhedhunge for spending a first walk night.

Day 04  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 a beautiful Magar village in Nepal. Resting after lunch we will walk about 3 hours to reach Ghorepani for the night.

Day 05  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 viewpoints in the Annapurna region). We will be offered with the many mountain ranges. For memory, we can take a picture in the camera. Spending about an hour we will return back to Ghorepani. We will have our breakfast and continue our walk to the next destination Tadapani.

Day 06  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 in 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 the group.

Day 07  Chhomrung to Dovan (2500m) – 5½ Hours

Early morning having a breakfast we will continue to Dovan. Our trail goes down through river of Chomrong. Walking some time we will reach to Khuldighar for resting some time. We will follow the downward path of the forest. We will keep away the west side of the river. Our night will be at Dovan.

Day 08  Dovan to Deurali (3230m) - 4 Hours

Our today's destination is Deurali. It will be an easy walk for us as we need to trek upward.we will be walking through the Jungle side.we will keep away the west side of the river. over Night at Deurali.

Day 09  Deurali 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 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 the next path. We just need to trek downward to Bamboo. First of all, we need to reach the bank of Modi Khola and to bamboo. If it is not crowded then we may get an opportunity of spending a 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 the 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 us. Talking some time about the 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 a return back to Kathmandu. We will return back through the same highway. We will be pleased with houses and greenery of the 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 homeland. 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.

What's Included

  • All Airports pick up and drop.
  • 2 night’s standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • 2 nights your standard hotel in Pokhara with BB.
  • Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner During The Trek.
  • Accommodation tea-houses in mountain during the trek
  • 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

What's not Included

  • 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)