Tour overview
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal’s most classic, short, and less challenging treks to Annapurna Base Camp Nepal, which takes you to the foot of some of the tallest mountains in the world. This 15-day trek combines the best of the Annapurna region’s cultural and natural features and offers a lifetime trekking experience and a fabulous introduction to the High Himalayas and rural Nepal. The path includes a stunning panorama of Annapurna (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung (6983m), Fang (7647m), and Hiunchuli (6441m) among other peaks.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts from Pokhara, which is the gateway to the Annapurna Himalaya Region of Nepal after spending a day exploring the beautiful Kathmandu city. With a beautiful landscape, Pokhara offers a touristic environment which is why it is considered a natural paradise for explorers and nature lovers. From Pokhara, we take a short drive to Nayapool and trek through Hindu farming communities. The walk to Poon Hill offers flora and fauna and a beautiful traditional village among country landscapes that are attractive and warmly welcoming. The climb also highlights panoramic sunrise along with stunning mountain views of Annapurna-I, Annapurna-IV, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, and many more high peaks of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. Passing through the pine and rhododendron forests, you will have the chance to explore the biodiversity of the Annapurna region, including Himalayan wildlife such as Rhesus, Bear, Musk Deer, Langur Monkeys, Leopard, and so on.
This 15-day trek is one of the most popular treks in the world and is suitable for physically fit hikers who want to reach the base camp of Mt Annapurna (The tenth-highest mountain in the world). You get to experience unforgettable moments and satisfy your inner hunger by trekking in Annapurna.
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Day 01: | Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation. Meal: Breakfast |
Day 02: | Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation. Meal: Breakfast |
Day 03: | Drive to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel | Drive: 5/6 hrs. Meal: Breakfast |
Day 04: | Drive to Nayapul – 1 hr| Trek to Tirkedhunga – Altitude: 1,577m/5205 ft | Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 05: | Ghorepani – Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meals: BLD |
Day 06: | Early Morning Excursion to Poon Hill – (Altitude: 3210 m/10531 ft.) for sunrise view | Trek to Tadapani – Altitude: 2,600m/8528 ft. | Trek: 7-8 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 07: | Chhomrong – Altitude: 2170 m/7095 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 08: | Himalaya – Altitude: 2,600m/8580 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 09: | Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Altitude: 3,700m/12210 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 10: | Annapurna Base Camp and back to Deurali – Altitude: 4,130m/13,545ft. 3,231m /12210 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 11: | Bamboo – Altitude: 2,300m/7,544 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 12: | Jhinu Danda – Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD |
Day 13: | Nayapul and drive to Pokhara – Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Trek: 6-7 hrs. Drive: 2 hrs. Meal: BL |
Day 14: | Drive to Kathmandu – Drive: 5-6 hrs. Meal: B |
Day 15: | Departure transfer Meal: Breakfast |
Departure dates and price
Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Group Joining Dates
Trip Date | Trip Cost | Availability | Booking |
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September 21, 2023 | 945 | 4 | Book Now |
September 23, 2023 | 945 | 3 | Book Now |
September 29, 2023 | 945 | 6 | Book Now |
September 30, 2023 | 945 | 2 | Book Now |
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On the first day, our representatives will be there at Tribhuwan International Airport for your warm welcome and to shift towards a fine tourist standard hotel. This day, we arrange a schedule for discussing and introducing with trekking members along late evening hours will be spent on famous local restaurants enjoying Nepalese cultural dance and music with delicious Nepali dishes.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation. Meal: Breakfast
The second day after attending breakfast, we scheme for sightseeing towards major attractions throughout Kathmandu valley. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) will be our targets of the day which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After enjoying and exploring these wonderful spots, we return back to prepare and finalize our needs required during the trek. This night, we stay at the same hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel | Drive: 5/6 hrs. Meal: Breakfast
The third day after morning breakfast, the trekking guide arrives with a private vehicle at the hotel for shifting you towards the bus station to catch a tourist standard bus to reach Pokhara. Therefore leaving the valley, the bus follows west to catch Prithivi Highway towards Pokhara. On the midway, we stop twice for breakfast and lunch before stepping into Pokhara. Finally, after reaching Pokhara, we sight Fewa Lake in the remaining hours and stay overnight there.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul - 1 hr| Trek to Tirkedhunga - Altitude: 1,577m/5205 ft | Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD
The fourth day after early morning breakfast, we drive towards Nayapul and finally, after steeping Nayapul we begin our quick bag packing and arrangements to start our trek ahead. Developed trek from there, takes towards Birethanti for considering some formalities at the office of ACAP and continues to walk forward passing bamboo forests, waterfalls, farms and unique settlements takes to Tikhedhunga for stay overnight.
Day 05: Ghorepani - Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meals: BLD
On the fifth day leaving Tikhedhunga behind, an early morning-developed trail takes us to Ulleri (Large Magar Village) by crossing a stream. From there, upward ascends with a magnificent view of Annapurna south and many more bypassing numerous villages, Rhododendron, and oak forests take to Ghorepani, situated at top of the hill. This night will be spent at a lodge in Ghorepani.
Day 06: Early Morning Excursion to Poon Hill - (Altitude: 3210 m/10531 ft.) for sunrise view | Trek to Tadapani - Altitude: 2,600m/8528 ft. | Trek: 7-8 hrs. Meal: BLD
On the sixth day triggering Ghorepani, we walk early morning to reach Poon hill vantage point before sunrise, and while striking morning sunrise throughout Annapurna Himalayan Range with many other neighboring Himalayas makes your moment breathtaking. After enjoying some moment, we get back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue hiking towards the east to reach Tadapani. Tonight’s accommodation and dinner will be arranged at a lodge in Tadapani.
Day 07: Chhomrong - Altitude: 2170 m/7095 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD
Seventh-day developed walk through steep descent crossing rhododendron forest leads towards suspension bridge bypassing numerous terraced fields and waterfalls. Therefore, crossing the suspension bridge and walking miles up and downhill takes us to Chhomrong (on the lap of Annapurna massif) from where we descend following the stone steps trail to reach Sinuwa. The night will be spent at a lodge in Sinuwa.
Day 08: Himalaya - Altitude: 2,600m/8580 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD
Eight-day starting walk is a bit easy from Sinuwa till bamboo, passing different settlements and steep stone staircase along crossing a suspension bridge and numerous of pleasing oak and rhododendron forests offer Dhobhan. A continuous steady and steep climb through the valley towards Himalaya and Hinku Cave takes to Deurali and this night will be spent at a lodge in Deurali.
Day 09: Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Altitude: 3,700m/12210 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD
On the ninth day by leaving Deurali, a morning climb through an upward trail takes us to Bagar and a strenuous hike leads towards the base camp of Machhapuchhare (3,700 m). After observing stunning views of Mount Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Mountain) with numerous towering peaks around, we follow a wide trail that leads us to the Annapurna Sanctuary. Finally, after steeping our aimed destination (Annapurna Base Camp) greets us 360° vista from high elevation and this night will be spent at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp and back to Deurali - Altitude: 4,130m/13,545ft. 3,231m /12210 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD
On the tenth day after inspecting the mighty Annapurna Sanctuary, we catch back our earlier developed trek and cross numerous waterfalls, caves, temples, and forests holding bamboo, rhododendron, and oak trees along passing numerous attractive settlements including Deurali and Dobhan, to reach Bamboo. Dinner and accommodation will be managed at a lodge in Bamboo.
Day 11: Bamboo - Altitude: 2,300m/7,544 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD
On the eleventh day quitting Bamboo, we hike up to Khuldighar where the ACAP office and visit center is located along moving forward by passing Sinuwa, we hike down to the bridge across Chhomrong River to enter the beautiful Gurung settlement. From there, steep descent slides us to Jhinu Danda for relaxing your tired muscles by taking a dip in a hot spring. After a short time there, we move towards the lodge to spend overnight in Jhinu Danda.
Day 12: Jhinu Danda - Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD
Twelfth-day leaving Jhinu behind, we step forward early morning passing through whitewashed stone houses and temples along crossing stone staircase to reach the bottom of a hill (Bhaisekharka). After that, vertical climb through the forest by enjoying a stunning view of Annapurna South takes to Pitam Deurali and following a stone-paved trail, we walk down to Pothana for staying overnight.
Day 13: Nayapul and drive to Pokhara - Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Trek: 6-7 hrs. Drive: 2 hrs. Meal: BL
On the thirteenth day, early started the easy walk from Pothana takes us to Dhampus village. Therefore, passing a small lake trail drops down to Phedi to catch tourist standard buses to reach Pokhara. Finally, after stepping into Pokhara, evening hours can be spent by enjoying with crewmember or exploring Pokhara. The night will be spent at a tourist standard lodge in Pokhara.
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu - Drive: 5-6 hrs. Meal: B
On the fourteenth day after a sweet early morning breakfast, we move forward to catch a tourist standard bus towards Kathmandu leaving Pokhara. After reaching Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our private vehicle and shifted towards a fine tourist standard hotel throughout. Evening hours will be separated for discussing memorable moments of trekking and night will be spent at the lodge.
Day 15: Departure transfer Meal: Breakfast
On the last day focusing your time, you can go shopping to collect some gifts for your friends or family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle transfers you to the airport focusing your departure time. Our representatives will be there to wish for your safe flight and successful steps ahead.
Included
- Ground Transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu drive in Deluxe Tourist sharing coach.
- Ground Transportation Pokhara: Pokhara/Nayapul/Pokhara drive in private vehicle
- Accommodation during Trek: 9 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodations during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms. [Few nights in an attached bathroom in available places ]
- Accommodation in Pokhara: 3 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
- Accommodation in Pokhara: 2 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
- Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
- Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Project [ACAP] Permit and Trekkers' Information Management Systems [TIMS] Card
- Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
- Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
- Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- Exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses
Not Included
- Nepal arrival visa
- Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc.
- Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc.
- Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
- Medical expenses and trip cancellation.
- Any other extended trips and accommodation.
- Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as a token of appreciation.
- Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
Departure
Departure dates and price
Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Group Joining Dates
Trip Date | Trip Cost | Availability | Booking |
---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2023 | 945 | 4 | Book Now |
September 23, 2023 | 945 | 3 | Book Now |
September 29, 2023 | 945 | 6 | Book Now |
September 30, 2023 | 945 | 2 | Book Now |