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Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is renowned among global adventurers, drawing them to explore its captivating landscapes. Positioned at 4,130 meters above sea level, the base camp acts as a gateway to the towering grandeur of Mount Annapurna (8091 M), the world's 10th highest mountain. This iconic Himalayan trek promises an unforgettable journey through the Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by breathtaking peaks like Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m), and Hiunchuli (6441 m) and so on. The trek is preferred because of its dramatic changes in altitude and rich biodiversity, offering trekkers an amazing experience through varied and awe-inspiring terrain.
Annapurna Base Camp trek begins with a scenic drive or flight to Pokhara and next day to Ghandruk, a picturesque Gurung village renowned for its traditional culture and stunning mountain views. From Ghandruk, trekkers embark on a journey through diverse landscapes, starting with a descent to the Modi Khola gorge before ascending towards Chhomrong. This charming village, perched atop a ridge, offers panoramic vistas of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Continuing upwards, the trail passes through lush forests of bamboo and rhododendron, gradually leading to Himalaya, a small settlement nestled amidst the Himalayan foothills. As trekkers ascend further, they enter the Annapurna Sanctuary, a glacial basin surrounded by towering peaks including Annapurna I, the main attraction at 8,091 meters. ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) itself sits at an altitude of 4,130 meters, providing a close-up view of the spectacular amphitheatre of mountains.
After soaking in the mesmerizing scenery at ABC, the return journey retraces the path through Bamboo, known for its serene atmosphere amidst dense forests. Trekkers can rejuvenate tired muscles in the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda before heading back to Pokhara, where the adventure concludes amid the tranquil lakeside ambiance of this gateway city to the Annapurna region. Throughout the trek, each stop offers unique cultural encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unforgettable allure of the Himalayas, ensuring an enriching and memorable experience for every adventurer.
Annapurna Base Camp trek is well-suited for all trekkers of varying experience levels, including beginners. The well-established trail and moderate difficulty make it accessible to those new to trekking, offering a gradual ascent through diverse landscapes without requiring technical climbing skills. Trekking days are paced to accommodate acclimatization, allowing ample time to adjust to the altitude and enjoy the journey. Local teahouses along the route provide comfortable lodging and meals, making logistics straightforward. With proper preparation, including physical conditioning and adequate gear, beginners can embark on this iconic Himalayan adventure and experience the breathtaking scenery, cultural encounters, and the sense of achievement that comes with reaching the base camp of one of the world's highest peaks.
Unforgettable Highlights:
- Scenic Pokhara: Start your journey from the picturesque lakeside city of Pokhara, known for its tranquil lakes and stunning views of the Annapurna range.
- Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Base Camp: Pass by the majestic Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain, considered sacred and off-limits for climbing, before reaching the Annapurna Sanctuary.
- Annapurna Sanctuary: Enter the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin surrounded by towering peaks including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and others, creating a spectacular amphitheater of snow-capped mountains.
- Panoramic Mountain Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of the western Annapurna Himalayas including peaks like Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhre from various vantage points along the trek.
- Cultural Insights: Experience the rich Gurung culture in the villages along the way, with opportunities to interact with locals and learn about their traditional lifestyle.
- Natural Hot Springs: Relax and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda, a perfect way to unwind after days of trekking.
- Modi Khola Gorge: Trek through the dramatic Modi Khola gorge, surrounded by lush forests of bamboo and rhododendron, offering stunning natural beauty.
Trip Itinerary Highlights
- Day 01 Kathmandu (1350 m)
- Day 02 Kathmandu – Pokhara (820m)
- Day 03 Pokhara (820 m) – Nayapul (1070 m) – Ghandurk (1940)
- Day 04 Ghandurk (1940 m) - Chhomrong (2170m)
- Day 05 Chhomrong - Himalaya (2920m)
- Day 06 Himalaya – Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
- Day 07 Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo (2335m)
- Day 08 Bamboo – Jhinu Danda (1780m)
- Day 09 Jhinu Danda – Pokhara (820 m)
- Day 10 Pokhara – Kathmandu
- Day 11 Kathmandu
- Day 12 Departure
- OPTION 02 The same trek to ABC can be done in 15 days as below:
- Day 01 Kathmandu (1350 m)
- Day 02 Kathmandu – Pokhara (820m)
- Day 03 Pokhara – Nayapul - Hille (1475 m)
- Day 04 Hille - Ghorepani (2750m)
- Day 05 Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3200m) - Tadapani (2590m)
- Day 06 Tadapani - Chhomrong (2170m)
- Day 07 Chhomrong - Himalaya (2920m)
- Day 08 Himalaya – Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
- Day 09 Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo (2335m)
- Day 10 Bamboo – Jhinu Danda (1780m)
- Day 11 Jhinu Danda – Pothana (1900m)
- Day 12 Pothana – Phedi – Pokhara (820 m)
- Day 13 Pokhara – Kathmandu
- Day 14 Kathmandu
- Day 15 Departure
- NOTE The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.
What is included in this tour ?
- Transfer airport – hotel – airport including domestic airport
- 5 Nights hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Kathmandu - Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight/private vehicles/tourist bus
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) + TIMS Card
- All meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation at lodge during the trek
- Guide and porter-s during the trek
- Guide and porter-s all meal, accommodation, daily wages, transportation and insurance
- Pokhara - Nayapul - Pokhara by private vehicle/local bus
- Porter-s transportation Kathmandu - Pokhara – Kathmandu by bus
- Farewell dinner
- Company service charge
- All necessary government taxes
What’s Not included in this tour?
- Personal equipment
- Personal and medical insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
- Bar bills and beverage (like mineral water, coke, beer and etc.)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any other services, which is not mentioned above
Trip itinerary
After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our correspondent will be there to welcome you to the Himalayan country. We will pick up you in private vehicle and transfer to hotel. After your arrival we will be briefing you and prepare for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning fly or drive to Pokhara by flight/private vehicle/tourist bus. The flight takes 25 minute and vehicle/tourist bus takes 7/8 hours to reach Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast in hotel we will drive to Nayapul. It takes around 2 and half hour to reach Nayapul. From there, we ascend gently towards Ghandruk; the place which is very familiar for the Guurung’s ethnicity. This group of people are the only one who are highly selected in British Army as Gurkha’s Army. From Ghandruk, we can see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre very clearly in front of our eyes. Overnight at Lodge.
(Note: We can also hire vehicle directly upto Ghandruk which takes about 3 hours to reach from Pokhara.)
We will have breakfast in lodge at the morning. This day we will walk towards Chhomrong through descending and ascending trails. We will reach Chhormrong after 5 to 6 hours of hours walk. This place is very beautiful to stay with all the natural beauty, panoramic views of mountains and the way houses and lodges are there. This place has settlements of various ethnics groups having majority of Gurung community. From here we can see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fistail Mountains. Overnight at lodge.
We will have breakfast in the early morning. We will reach in about 6/7 hours to Himalaya. This day we will ascend towards Himalaya passing through jungles along Modi Khola. We will have to walk descendign trails at first then cross bridge and complete ascending trails to reach Sinuwa. From there we will will reach Bamboo by walking straight and ascending trail. We will take lunch in Dovan. This palce looks very peaceful with the greenery on side and by the side of river. From Dovan after walking straight trail we can see a beautiful spring, from there we walk straight ascending stone paved ladder for about one hour to reach Himalaya. Overnight at lodge.
We will have breakfast in the morning. This day we will walk towards Base Camp which takes about 5/6 hours. We have to walk 2 or 3 hours along the lap of Hiunchuli, there are sometimes chances of occurring avalanches in this trail. After walking around 1 and half hours we will reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp.From Machhapuchre Base Camp we will start seeing mountains like they are exactly infront of our eyes. The view from there, surrounded by mountains is breathetaking. Watching the same view, walking on the lap of Himalayas for another 2 hours, we reach ABC. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will return back towards Bamboo through same route, It will take around 5 / 6 hours straight and descending trails to reach Bamboo. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk towards Jhinu Danda, one the way we will reach Chhomrong village, we will reach Chhomrong after 5/6 hours walk, Again after walking one hour descend from Chhomrong we will reach Jhinu danda there is natural hot spring. Overnight at lodge.
This day after walking 8 hours along the Modi river, we will reach Nayapul. After one and half hour drive from Nayapul by taxi or car, we will reach Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
There is flight to Kathmandu after every half and hour. We will have enough time to explore around Pokhara. Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, It will take 25 minutes flight form Pokhara to reach Kathmandu. Otherwise we can drive by private vehicle/tourist bus which will take 7/ 8 hours to reach Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel.
This day will be a free day in Kathmandu. In meantime we can do sightseeing at the different places listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like: Boudha, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
Our correspondents will come at the hotel to depart you with the warm hearts at your mentioned time for departure. Fly towards your destination.
After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our correspondent will be there to welcome you to the Himalayan country. We will pick up you in private vehicle and transfer to hotel. After your arrival we will be briefing you and prepare for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning fly or drive to Pokhara by flight/private vehicle/tourist bus. It will takes 25 minutes by flight, 5 hours by private vehicles and 7 hours by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning drive to Nayapul after one and half hours drive from Pokhara, From Nayapul we have to walk for about four hours to reach Hille. Overnight at lodge.
(Note: We can hire the jeep from Pokhara to Hille which takes about 4 hours or we can also hire upto Ulleri and start the trek from there.)
After having breakfast we will start trek and reach Ulleri after two hours walking through the steps. On the way towards Ghorepani we will see stunning views of Mt. Machhapuchre. After having lunch on the way we will walk towards Ghorepani. Overnight at lodge.
Early morning trek to Poon Hill (3200 m) which is a hill station, from there we can see sunrise & panoramic view including Daulagiri and Annapurna range & back to Ghorepani after breakfast trek to Tadapani (2590 m), from here we will see very beautiful mountains such as Annapurna south, Himchuli, Gangapurna and others. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk towards Chhomrong through descending and ascending trails. We will reach Chhormrong after 5 to 6 hours walk, which has settlements of various ethnics groups having majority of Gurung community. From here we can see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fistail Mountains. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will ascend towards Himalaya passing through jungles along Modi Khola. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk towards Base Camp, We have to walk 2 or 3 hours along the lap of Hiunchuli, there are sometimes chances of occurring avalanches in this trail. After walking around 1 and half hours we will reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. On the trail towards Annapurna Base Camp we are surrounded by beautiful mountains. After walking around 2 hours we will reach Annapurna Base Camp. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will return back towards Bamboo through same route, It will take around 5/6 hours to reach Bamboo. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk towards Jhinu Danda, one the way we will reach Chhomrong village, we will reach Chhomrong after 5/6 hours walk, at Chhomrong Again after walking one hour descend from Chhomrong we will reach Jhinu danda there is natural hot spring.. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk towards Pothana. After crossing Modi Khola we will reach Landruk village, after Landruk we will reach Tolka, From Tolkha we will ascend towards Bhickok deurali, from here we will descend towards Pothana. Overnight at lodge.
This day after walking 3 hours we will reach Phedi. On the way to Phedi from Pothana we will see parts of Mount Annapurna range and Gurung village. After one hours drive from Phedi in taxi or car we will reach Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
There is flight to Kathmandu after every half and hour. We will have enough time to explore around Pokhara. Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, It will take 25 minutes flight form Pokhara to reach Kathmandu. Otherwise we can drive by private vehicle, it will takes 5 hours and tourist bus 7 hours to reach Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel.
This day will be a free day in Kathmandu. In meantime we can do sightseeing at the different places listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like: Boudha, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
Our correspondents will come at the hotel to depart you with the warm hearts at your mentioned time for departure. Fly towards your destination.
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