Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
The classic trekking in the Annapurna region is to so call Annapurna sanctuary; the site of the base camp is used by expeditions attempting the massif south face of Annapurna I. The trek to Annapurna base camp combines some of the most spectacular Himalayan scenery with a fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalese.
Spend at least one full day inside the sanctuary, side trips across the south Annapurna glacier, north Annapurna base camp allow for an even better appreciation of this unique place. Anytime, trekkers must beware of snowfall and avalanches that can block the narrow entrance to the sanctuary.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel, rest and refresh for couple of hour and complete the official formalities.
Day 02: Morning fly (30 Minutes) to Pokhara (820m) or Drive to Pokhara (8 hrs) Overnight in Pokhara
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul in Private vehicle 2 hrs and trek to Ulleri (2010 Mtr) 4 hrs walk
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2860) 6 hrs Walk
Day 05: Early Morning Sunrise view from Poonhill (3210) M And back to Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani (2630) m 7 hrs walk
Day 06: Trek to Chhomrong (2170 M) 6 hrs walk
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya (3270 M) 6/7 hrs walk
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 M) 7 hrs walk
Day 09: Early Morning explore with mountain view in 360° Angle & trek back to Bamboo (2335 M) 7 hrs walk
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu (Natural Hot Spring ) (1780 M) 5 hrs walk
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul (1070) 4 hrs and drive to Pokhara (820 M)
Day 12: Free day in Pokhara for personal activities- go for boating in Fewa Lake/rest/ shopping/sightseeing etc…
Day 13: Fly (30 minutes) Or Drive 8 hrs back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure
Detail Itinerary
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m)
Our Unique Way maker Trekking Company Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Company play card. Transfer to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon stroll Tourist colourful market Thamel down town.
Overnight in Kathmandu with breakfast
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (820), 30 min flight /Drive 8 Hrs.
After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu’s domestic airport for a morning flight to Pokhara along the Himalayan Range. Or Drive on tourist Bus through green hill .Transfer to your hotel in Lakeside, Free afternoon for wonder around Lake City Pokhara. Evening, briefing and final preparation about trekking.
Overnight in hotel in Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Pokhara – Nayapul – Ulleri (2010 M), 2 hr drive, ~12km, 5 hrs trek
After breakfast, 2 hours drive over the green hills and mountain to Nayapul (1070 metre) At a 30minutes walk from Nayapul you will reach to Birethati, here you have to show your trekking permit and TIMS in the National Park Office. After a short stops, and trail slightly goes Tikhedhunga via Burundi Khola, village of Sudame, Mathathati Hille and finally crossing many beautifully settled hamlets and reach to Tikhedhunga . You begin your trek with steep ascend for the first 2 hours and then gently passing through Magar villages of Ulleri (2010m.)
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Ulleri – Ghorepani (2,860m), ~15km, 6 hrs
While we start trek we can see Mt. Annapurna south (7219m.) and Hiunchuli (6441m.).It is a very pleasant part of the trek. We walk in the jungle most of the day. If you come in the spring you will see a lot of Rhododendron flowers. You have the chance to see many wild birds and animals. You can see a great view of many snowcapped mountains. Ulleri to Ghorepani.
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Ghorepani – Tadapani (2630), ~15km, 7 hrs
We get up early in the morning to see sunrise with warm clothes and climb up Poonhill(3210m.). it is not necessary to take much with us as we return later to collect our main rucksacks. It is about one hour walking to get to Poonhill (3210m). You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas like Annapurna South, Bahari shikhar, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche peak, Annapurna I,II,III,IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt.Manaslu ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and others mountains. After this unforgettable view, we come back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Trek to Tadapani. The hike starts with quite a steep uphill section to Deurali pass. It is a similar elevation to Poonhill. We will see all the mountains from here as well. Our legs get a bit of a rest on the downhill walk towards lunch at Bathanti, which takes us through beautiful, deep forests, and then to Tadapani.
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Tadapani – Chhomrong (2170 M), ~13km, 6 hrs
More downhill walking awaits us today as we again trek rhododendron and oak forests. We’ll arrive at the lofty Gurung village of Chhomrong by lunchtime, giving you a bit of time to explore the fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Chhmorong – Himalaya (3270), ~15km, 6-7 hrs
The trail drops down a set of stone steps to Chhomrung Khola and than uphill to Sinuwa and on through rhododendron forest to Kuldi (2470m). The trek now enters the upper modikhola valley. The section of the trail is a bottleneck and. In the winter it is very common find snow from this point. The trail climbs through rhododendron forest to Dovan 2840m. This stretch of the trail to Himalaya.
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09:Himalaya – Annapurna Base Camp (4130 M) ~15km, 6-7 hrs,
From the Himalaya hotel it’s on to Hinko (3100m) then to lodge at Deurali at the gate way to Sanctuary. At the Machhauchhare base camp isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted and there is decent accommodation available. Sometime altitude sickness will start from here to heading uphill to Annapurna base camp.
The trail leads you uphill to Annapurna base camp at 4130m and it will take 2 hours and better to do early in the day before clouds roll in. if there is snow trail is difficult to follow. The lodge you can get here very crowded at high of the trekking season. The frozen dawn is best observed from the glacier moraine a short stroll for your cosy room.
It’s time to reap the rewards of your hard trekking work! Miles above earth, we have all day today to wander the base camp and drink in the beauty and majesty of Annapurna. The sunrise and sunset are spectacular displays of natural theatre, and not to be missed. Make sure your camera is charged!
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: ABC – Bamboo(2335), 7 hrs, 22km,
We’ll savor one last fiery Annapurna sunrise before beginning our trek down the mountain. Our route today ends in the village of Bamboo, named for the dense forest of tall bamboo that surrounds it.
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 11: Bamboo –Jhinu Dada (1780 M) (5 hrs), 12 km
It takes 5-6 hours of walking to reach to hot spring. We will begin our journey by long and steep stone stairs and pass through rhododendron forest. Later we will arrive at Sanuwa. From there we will pass through a small village at Tilche and cross the suspension bridge over Chhomrong Khola to reach Chhomrong & trek down to Hot spring/Jhinu Danda. Where you go for a bath in Natural hot spring & will stay overnight.
Overnight in hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 12: Jhinu Dada – Nayapul-Pokhara (820 M) (5hrs walk +2 Hrs Drive)
From Hot spring-Jhinu Danda, we will walk continue 5 hours along with Modi river to reach Birethanti where our Permit & TIMS check out as safe trekkers & we move too little to reach to Nayapul. Our Private transport will be waiting there before we reach then we move to Pokhara in less than 2 hours
Day 12: Pokhara (Sightseen And chill Out Day Your Day)
Day 13: Pokhara – Kathmandu 30 min flight /Drive 8 Hrs
The 25 minute flight from Pokhara Or 8 hrs. Drive in Tourist Bus Or Car to Kathmandu brings us back the way we originally came, ending again in a comfortable hotel. Your conquest of the Himalayas is complete: it’s time for some rest! After an afternoon to nap and relax, we’ll meet up one last time for a celebratory dinner at one of the town’s finest Nepalese restaurants, where you can give us your feedback on the trek.
Day 14: Kathmandu –Departure Day
It’s your last day in Nepal! Grab some breakfast, and then take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu. We’ll make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty time before your flight home. At this time, we’ll say our goodbyes and bid you farewell, armed with warm memories and gorgeous photos to show your loved ones.
Note: Trekking distances and times are approximate: times differ widely from group to group.
- Cost included:
- Airport pick up & drop
- Trekking guide
- One porter each two clients in tea-house trek, required cook, trek crews & porters in tent trek
- Insurance, lodging, food & allowance to your trek crews
- Tent & mattress for tent trekking
- All meals as per itinerary
- Land transportation as per itinerary
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Trekking Permit & National Park Fee
Excluded:
- International airfares & war insurance
- The cost of personal items like laundry & all kind of soft & hard drinks
- Optional excursions
- Cost of visas, insurance charges & passports where is necessary
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis
- The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling
- All others except committed to provide in ‘cost included’ section above.
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