Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Kathmandu⌄

   Our Airport Representative will meet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A drop to the Hotel by private tourist vehicle is arranged. You can either take a rest or meet us at our office and know the detailed arrangement of the Trek.

   Overnight: Overnight at Hotel florid Nepal

2. 2Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (884m) by Tourist Bus⌄

   After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara which is 200 km from Kathmandu by tourist bus. We take our lunch in between this six-hour bus ride. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Pokhara.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at the Standard Hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara

3. 3Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara, and then Trek to Ulleri (2073m) (1 hour drive, 4-5 hrs trek)⌄

   From Pokhara, the drive to Nayapool takes about an hour. Our trek begins from here. After a short walk along the banks of Modi River, we reach Birethani. Small teahouses are in plenty along the route. After crossing a village, we climb to Hille and then to Tikhedhunga. We then take a steep ascent up to Ulleri, a large Magar village, which is rather challenging.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

4. 4Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2856m) - Trek 5-6 hrs⌄

   From Ulleri, the trail is a gentle ascent and we pass through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Banthanti. A couple of hours from here and we reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani stay is popular for the Poonhill hike which presents a spectacular view of the sunrise and a superb panoramic view of the mountain ranges.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

5. 5Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2625m) - Sunrise Poon Hill trip (2 hrs) - Trek 4-5 hrs⌄

   Today's journey begins with a short hike to Poonhill, the best viewpoint in the trail and unmistakably a photographer's paradise. A 45 min walk takes us to the top of the hill which is at a height of 3210m. We return back to Ghorepani for breakfast.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

6. 6Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2020m) - Trek 5-6 hrs⌄

   After breakfast at Tadapani, we move down gradually along forests of rhododendrons, cross the Kimsung River and ascend to reach a Gurung village called Gurjung. From here, a straight climb takes us to Chhomrong, a beautiful village situated in the lap of the Annapurna.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

7. 7Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2580m) - Trek 4-5 hrs⌄

   Stone steps from Chhomrong drop down to Chhomrong Khola, where we cross a suspension bridge. Then we take a steep climb to Sinuwa. After a short walk along the jungle, followed by an easy downhill, we reach Bamboo. Passing the damp bamboo forest, we take the steep descent to Dovan, the bottom of a gorge.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

8. 8Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3230m) - Trek 4-5 hrs⌄

   The walk from Dovan to Himalaya is a silent one as big noises are not allowed in the jungle in regard to a temple on the way. The route first comprises bamboo forests and then changes to rhododendron forests and contains plenty of waterfalls. Upon reaching Himalaya, clearings appear and glacial rivers are visible along the trail as we ascend to Hinku cave. After a short walk, the trail first drops to the river and then ascends again to reach Deurali that offers exotic views of the valley below.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

9. 9Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)(4131m) - Trek 5-6 hrs⌄

   From Deurali, the trail passes through a river bed, and after a tedious climb, we reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Himchuli et cetera are very rewarding. The way to ABC is wider with scanty vegetation. As the area is prone to avalanches, caution should be taken on possible dangers. Up from MBC, mountain views unveil to clarity. Annapurna Base Camp gives an awe-inspiring view of the snow-covered mountains including the Annapurna range, Singuchuli, Macchhapuchhre, Tent Peak et cetera.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

10. 10Trek from ABC back to Sinuwa (2340m) - Trek 6-7 hrs⌄

    After viewing a spectacular sunrise from ABC, we head back following the same trail through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya and Bamboo all the way to Sinuwa. Mostly downhill, the trail is an easy walk.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

11. 11Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinu Hill(2170m) - Trek 6-7 hrs - visit hotspring 2 hrs⌄

    The village is spread over a hillside that has stunning views of the Annapurnas and Machupachare. We will stop for lunch in Chhumrung.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

12. 12Trek from Jhinu Hill to Nayapul (1070m), and then Drive back to Pokhara(884m) - Trek 5-6 hrs - Drive 1 hr⌄

    There is a natural hot spring where are ponds where you could take a bath. It is located side of Modi River. About 20 minutes walking distance from your Hotel in Jhinu Danda.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at the Standard Hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara

13. 13Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara (884m) - 6-7 hrs drive tourist bus⌄

    We will stop for Lunch for about 30 minutes. It is famous for various types of fish species and its product.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at the Standard Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu

14. 14Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport by private vehicle normally before 3 hrs⌄

    We will drive you via Pashupatinath Temple; you could stop few minutes to take photos.

    Meals: Breakfast