Annapuran Base Camp Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m)

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our team representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel. Feel free to spend the extra hours as you please. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3* star category Hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Stop At: Bouddhanath Stupa - Khaasti Chaitya, गुना कामदेव मार्ग, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
The day will be spent sightseeing some of the prominent places of Kathmandu Valley. We visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath Stupa which are the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites. and are also the most popular pilgrimage sites of Buddhist devotees.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square where we can observe the art, architecture, and artifacts of an era gone by.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
The day will be spent sightseeing some of the prominent places of Kathmandu Valley. We visit Pashupatinath which are the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites and are also the most popular pilgrimage sites of Hindu devotees.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the 3* star category Hotel.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Ghandruk (1940m)

Pass By: Old Gurung Museum, 5 Kaski, Ghandruk Nepal
We start our trip by leaving Kathmandu for Ghandruk. First, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara which flies us above beautiful settlements, rivers, hills, and mountains for 30 minutes. From Pokhara, we take 2 hours long drive to Nayapul, from where we begin climbing up stone stairs to reach the picturesque village of Ghandruk inhabited by Gurung natives. If time allows, we will visit the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk. Overnight in Ghandruk.

Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
First, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara which flies us above beautiful settlements, rivers, hills, and mountains for 30 minutes.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 4: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m)

Pass By: Chhomrong Cottage, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Leaving Ghandruk behind, we start our trek to Chhomrong. Making few steep ascents and descents, the trail walks through rhododendron forests and reaches various settlements, en route. Along the way, we relish the beautiful panorama of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6993), and Gangapurna (7455m). We descend from Chere Danda and walk gently to reach the beautiful village of Chhomrong. Overnight in Chhomrong.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 5: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m)

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
We descend from Chhomrong, walking down thousands of stone steps made along the trail until we reach Chhomrong Khola. Crossing the bridge over Chhomrong Khola, we climb uphill to Sinuwa. We trek through lush forests as we descend casually to the village of Bamboo from Kuldihar. Overnight in Bamboo.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 6: Bamboo to Deurali (3230m)

Pass By: Deurali, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Passing through damp and cold bamboo forests, and after a steep ascent, we reach the Himalaya Hotel. With a steep climb uphill, you start noticing the landscape change as the vegetation is drier and sparser. The barren rocks, sometimes filled with snow, make it an alluring landscape. Walking past rock-face cliffs and waterfalls, we reach Deurali. Overnight in Deurali.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 7: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
From Deurali, we trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). It takes 4 hours of walking on steep trails to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp from where we get a mind-blowing view of Machhapuchhre (6993m) along with the Annapurna massif, Hiunchuli (6441m), and Gangapurna (7455m). As we continue our trek to Annapurna Base Camp, the vegetation disappears leaving us with bare, rocky hills and gigantic mountains. From the base camp, we relish the 360-degree view of the mountains of the Annapurna region.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Guest House.


Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
We wake up early to witness the rays of rising sun touching the snowcapped peaks gently and turning them into gold. After breakfast, we bid our goodbye to Annapurna Base Camp and head towards Bamboo. We walk for the whole day, retracing our trail, walking past various settlements and changing vegetation. Passing through the damp bamboo forest one more time, we enter Bamboo where we stay for the night.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge or Guest House.

Day 9: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m)

Stop At: Jhinu Danda Hot spring, 33700, Nepal
Making few uphill and downhill climbs, we trek to reach Jhinu Danda. En route, we reach Chhomrong as we walk up the stone steps along the trail. From there on, it is a downhill walk to reach Jhinu Danda, which is popular for its hot spring. Upon reaching, we enjoy the dip in the hot water and relax our strained muscles. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jhinu Danda suspension bridge, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Making few uphill and downhill climbs, we trek to reach Jhinu Danda. En route, we reach Chhomrong as we walk up the stone steps along the trail. From there on, it is a downhill walk to reach Jhinu Danda, which is popular for its hot spring. Upon reaching, we enjoy the dip in the hot water and relax our strained muscles. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the Guest House or Lodge.

Day 10: Jhinu to Pokhara

Pass By: Nayapul Trekking Starting Point, Baglung Rajmarg, Salyan 33400, Nepal
From Jhinu Danda, we trek down to Nayapul (1070m) enjoying the picturesque landscape throughout the way. We walk down on stone steps amid rhododendron forests and meet the roadway in Nayapul. Then, we drive from Nayapul to Pokhara relishing the countryside view. In the evening, you can stroll around the lakeside area and enjoy the vibrant city as you please. Overnight in Pokhara.



Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
In the evening, you can stroll around the lakeside area and enjoy the vibrant city as you please. Overnight in Pokhara.


Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Mount View Pokhara.

Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we drive on Prithvi Highway from Pokhara to Kathmandu following the bold Trishuli River. We stop at local restaurants by the highway as we drive amid hills and countryside settlements. In Kathmandu, you can enjoy your time strolling around the nearby market. Overnight at a hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Moonlight or 3*-star category Hotel.

Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Time to say our goodbye has come. Our team representative will drop you at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.