Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Annapurna Circuit Trek
Cost per PorterUSD 200
Trek CostUSD 1200.00
  • Duration15 Days
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Elevation

Tour Highlights

Annapurna is the best and greatest tenth-highest mountain in the world, but it also holds the most significant spiritual significance for Nepal's lovely and proud people. Revered as the great goddess for the excellent harvest, Annapurna is also worshipped by the locals who seek her blessings for an ample source of food and total prosperity. The sacredness of the great mountain makes trekking at the great Annapurna region an extraordinary spiritual journey, offering trekkers the most incredible adventure and a chance to connect through the spiritual traditions of the entire area. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek gives the natural beauty, cultural insights, and the thrill of high-altitude trained trekking.

The trek begins at Pokhara city, sandwiched between the Annapurna Range and peaceful Phewa Lake, before going through the great Nayapool, a small town just a two-hour drive through Pokhara. From here, the journey also takes through the tremendous lush forests of rhododendron, bamboo, and juniper, leading to Poon Hill, a renowned viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the incredible surrounding peaks. As the trek continues, you will pass all through Machhapuchhre Base Camp, eventually reaching the highlight of the trek—Annapurna Base Camp—where you are surrounded by the towering mountains, including Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, as well as Nilgiri. Along the way, you will also get diverse wildlife, rare vegetation, and the chance to interact with various ethnic communities such as the great Ghale, Magar, and Gurung ethnicities, which gives your cultural understanding depth. This trek has an excellent blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural ascension, making it one of Nepal's most impressive and rewarding trekking experiences and the finest go-to place.

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Itinerary

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DAY 1

Reach Kathmandu

Upon arrival at the tremendous and world-famous Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be received by our representative at the regular Nepal Trekking Routes. You will later be transferred to the assigned hotel and spend some time cooling and relaxing. Our hardworking staff will warmly welcome you and will provide a healthy dinner. We will take care of your overnight stay.

DAY 2

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Upon having a tasty and brilliant breakfast, we will go to the incomparable places around Kathmandu city with the renowned tour guide with all the qualifications and experience you might need for such a tour. You will go through the Hindu revered Pashupatinath temple, the great Buddhist shrines Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath and the incomparable Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will also be provided a briefing during the trekking journey later in the evening, either by the tremendous trekking guide or veteran intelligent leader. Overnight stays will be in Kathmandu, where you can chill and relax.

DAY 3

Kathmandu to Pokhara via drive

We board on the flight to Pokhara from the airport at Kathmandu. This scenic flight is a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of Nepal. We have the option to drive to Pokhara as well. It will take around six hours. Overnight stay at Pokhara.

DAY 4

Head to Tikhe Dhunga

The trekking journey begins on this day. We drive from Pokhara to the place called Naya Pool. We start from Nayapool following the village trail along the Modi River. We reach Birethanti in around two hours. We move past Sudami and reach Tikhe Dhunga. Overnight stay at Tikhe Dhunga.

DAY 5

Move to Ghorepani (2750 meters)

We walk through oak and rhododendron forest. We move past several streams to get to Nangethanti where we have our lunch and then finally reach Ghorepani in around two hours. We stay at Ghorepani for the night.

DAY 6

Ghorepani to Poon Hill; Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520 meters)

A hectic hike to Poonhill is one of the best highlights of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Poon Hill, which stands at a height of 3210 meters, is a fantastic viewpoint in this region to see the Fishtail, Dhaulagiri and incredible Annapurna peaks. It will take around one and a half hours to reach the fine Poonhill. We get back to Ghorepani and eat breakfast. We head to Tadapani en route to Banthanti. Overnight stay at Tadapani.

DAY 7

Tadapani to Chhomrong (2210 meters)

We follow the Modi river while moving to Chhomrong. We will be at Himanchuli’s cusp when we reach Chhomrong. Overnight stay at Chhomrong.

DAY 8

Chhomrong to Dobhan (2540 meters)

We walk through the lush green forest of rhododendron and pine after we cross the river Chhomrong. We walk past the villages namely Kuldi Ghar, Sinuwa and Bamboo. We finally reach Dobhan (2540 meters). Overnight stay at Dobhan.

DAY 9

Dobhan to Deurali (3170 meters)

We will witness diverse wildlife and vegetation as we move ahead. We can savour the view of the majestic mountain peaks. We can witness the Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) on this day. We explore the intriguing Hinku cave which is situated beneath a cliff. Overnight stay at Deurali.

DAY 10

Head to Annapurna Base Camp

We walk across boulders as well as moraines on this day. We move through the Machhapuchhre Base Camp and reach the Annapurna Sanctuary. We walk for forty-five minutes to get to the Annapurna Base Camp. We can savor amazing views that surround the Annapurna peaks.

DAY 11

Move to Sinuwa

We retrace our steps back to Sinuwa. This is going to be comfortable as we move down; this is going to take around five hours.

DAY 12

Trek to Ghandruk (1940 meters)

We move downhill as we start from Sinuwa. Then, we move uphill to reach Kimrong from where we head to Deurali. We will see amazing views of the snow-clad mountains on the way. We reach Ghandruk, the famous Gurung village which is home to a Gurung museum as well. Overnight stay at Ghandruk.

DAY 13

Move to Nayapool en route Birethanti and drive till Pokhara (910 meters)

On this day, we return to Nayapool en route Birethanti and then we drive back to Pokhara from there. Overnight stay at Pokhara.

DAY 14

Move to Kathmandu

We get back to Kathmandu enjoying the amazing scenes along the highway. This will take around six hours.

DAY 15

Final departure

Based on departure time, you will be transferred to the international airport from where you will head to your native land or your next travel destination.

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Included & Excluded

    Includes:
     

    • Pickup and drop off facility to and from airport
    • Trekking guide and porter (1 porter= 2 clients, maximum 25 kilograms for baggage)
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with lodging facility while trekking
    • Hotel Thamel Park/ Equivalent accommodation facility at Kathmandu
    • Down jackets, sleeping bags, trekking sticks, and duffel bags (if needed
    • National park permit
    • Trekking Information Management System Card (TIMS)
    • Land Transport (Kathmandu-beginning point of trekking- Kathmandu)
    • Equipment and insurance for staffs
    • First aid box
    • Delicious farewell dinner at Kathmandu alongside cultural show in an authentic Nepalese restaurant

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