Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip Key Information

  • Price:US$ 989
  •  € 910
  • Duration:10 Days
  • Destination:Nepal
  • Grade:NA

Destination: Nepal

Transportation: By Air

Max. Altitude: 4130m

Group size Min: 2 people.

Group size max: 15 peoples

Itinerary: Fixes or customized (group, single, family and senior packages available

Splendid breathtaking place: Relaxing with different cost, and traditional culture mountain

During Trek: Local Guide

Short Trek: Operator,

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You can extend or shorten your trek as you wish!! 

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is quite easy and shorter trek than other high altitude trekking in Nepal. This trek incorporates diverse terrain, culture, and wildlife. Along with the most spectacular and close up view of Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli. You will thoroughly enjoy the breathtaking mountain views, beautiful landscape, and diverse cultures while learning important lessons in life. The trek is suitable for all people with sound physical health advised for the trek, mainly due to the altitude. 

Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13550feet.) trek is a moderate nature trek. Ghandruk and Chhomrong  Gurung village.  Annapurna base camp (4130m.) and in Jhinu( hot spring) is a major attraction of this trek. We follow the Modi Khola and passes through stands of rhododendron trees and bamboo. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Short itinerary is surrounded by many Himalayan, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Singachuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III,  snow-capped mountains around the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek Local Guide which makes you worthwhile which include the Annapurna range and famous virgin fishtail (Machhapuchhre) mountain that dominate the skyline above Pokhara.

The best time to attempt this trek is during spring (March-May) or during autumn (September-November). So, fall, spring breaks can be utilized for this 1 weeks journey. We make sure that the trek suits both your schedule and desires. Therefore it is always possible to cut out or add on trekking days depending on your schedule. All our guides and porters are experienced, licensed and covered by insurance.                                                                                                                                                                                         

Nepal is now safe to visit. Let us help Nepal by traveling and discover more of Asian gems from the area near or surrounding a place.                                                                      Come and join us for a life changing experience – with Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures!

Day to day outline itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive at Tribubhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, (1,300m /4,264 ft)
  • Day 02:Flight to Pokhara ( 26 minuts) (910m. Ghandruk 4 hours
  • Day 03:Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2,110m/7,249 ft): 4- 5 hrs,
  • Day 04:Chhomrong to Dovan (2610m) walking distance 5- 6 hours
  • Day 05:Dovan to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3700m): walking distance 6-7 hours
  • Day 06:Machhapuchhare Base Camp Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) and back to Dovan walking distance 6- 7 hours
  • Day 07:Dovan trek to Jhinu Dada hotspring (1760m): walking distance 6-7 hours
  • Day 08:Jhinu Dada to Pokhara walking distance 4 hours then
  • Day 09: Explore day in Pokhara
  • Day 10: Flight back to Kathmandu(1300 M) from Pokhara about 26 minutes.

Cost Details

Cost Include

Facilities included

All airport/hotel/land transfers by private vehicle and airport.
Accommodation in Kathmandu, 3 nights stays at International Guest House or Hotel Ganesh Himal with breakfast. 
Welcome and farewell dinner.
Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during the trek with all meals included.
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Swoyambhunath, Boufhsnsth, Paten and Bhaktapur including a tour guide and entrance fees.
Accommodation during trek; local lodges 9 days( lunches, dinners, tea, coffee and a twin-share room with comfortable form mattress and pillows all included. 
Experienced trek leader guide, Porters( 2 persons- one porter basis; max load 25 kg per porter their equipmets. 
One Sherpa (assistance guide) if group size more then 5,6  peoples plus their food assistant guide and Sherpa porters including their salaries, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
All necessary permits ( Annapurna national park entrance fee, TIMS).Trekkers Information Management System) Cards 
Tourist Buse  for all from Kathmandu to Pokhara 
A comprehensive medical kit.
All government and local taxes wherever applicable

 

Cost Exclude

Nepal visa fee ($30 and two passport photographs are required).
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch, dinner  in Kathmandu, unless requested for
Extra accommodation nights other than stated in the itinerary.
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry,colds drings minal water, hot water  bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, chocolate, beverages, showers etc)
Tips for guides and porters




Useful Info

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is quite easy and shorter trek than other high altitude trekking in Nepal. This trek incorporates diverse terrain, culture, and wildlife. Along with the most spectacular and close up view of Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli.

The itinerary is given below:

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pothana (1990m, 22km)

Pokhara by flight, drive to Phedi and start trek to Pothana for overnight stay. 30 minutes flight, an hour drive and 4/5 hours uphill trek.

Day 2: Trek to Jhinu Danda(1780m, 13 km, 6/7 hours)
Enjoy your breakfast with a pleasant sunrise view, and continue trek Jhinu Danda via Tolkha and Landruk village

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Day 3: Trek to Dovan (2,800m, 12km, 6/7 hours)
Breakfast and trek uphill to Chhomrong and steep descend to Chhomrong Khola. Cross it, and again trek steep uphill to Sinuwa. The walk ascends and descends to Bamboo through dense forest to Bamboo (2,310m). Then continue through the uninhabited forest up to Dovan.


Day 4: Trek to ABC (4130m, 12km, 7/8 hours) via MBC (3,730m)
Breakfast and trek all uphill to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhare Base Camp. The trek distance covers 12km takes 7/8 hours

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Day 5: Trek Down to Chhomrung (1,980m, 17km, 7/8 hours)
Early morning wake up, enjoy the views of Annapurna Himalayas, breakfast and trek down to Chhomrung.


Day 6:  Chhomrung to Pokhara. (910m, 1o km) Trek to Siwai and drive back to Pokhara (910m). We trek nearly 10km on foot takes 4/5 hours to Siwai and drive 55km takes 2/3 hours by jeep.


Day 7: Flight back to Kathmandu. Early in the morning, we will see the sunrise at Sarangkot from where we can have a pleasant view.  We can see the clear view of  Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt. Nilgiri and Annapurna range, Lamjung Himal from Saragkot and back to the hotel. Sightseeing in Pokhara around the lakeside. And in the afternoon we fly back to Kathmandu

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Nepal is now safe to visit. Let us help Nepal by traveling and discover more of Asian gems from the area near or surrounding a place.                                                                      Come and join us for a life changing experience – with Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures!

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive at Tribubhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, (1,300m /4,264 ft)Transfer to the hotel, will organize a Welcome Dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese restaurant where we enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal. Included meal: Dinner (B, B )

Day 02Flight to Pokhara ( 26 minuts) (910m. Ghandruk 4 hoursSame day drive from Pokhara to Nayapul or Ghandruk Phedi trek start to Ghadruk. We take a morning flight to Pokhara. On board enjoy the mountainous vista; Mt Annapurna and Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchchre) in their snowy attire, almost glaring at you as you glance out of the plane’s window! After meager 25 minutes, you will set your feet in one of the most appealing cities of Nepal. Pokhara happens to be the most longed tourist destination for holiday. But today, we are not exploring the city as we have something else on cards. Our transport vehicle will drive us away from the airport and take us to Nayapul (meaning new bridge). Here we gear up a bit and commence our trek to the Ghandruk village. We embark on the downhill route through the forests for about 6 hours and arrive at Ghandruk by mid noon. It is a beautiful valley dwelt mostly by the people of ‘Gurung’ community and located to the north-west of Pokhara. Spend the later half of the afternoon exploring the village as well as paying a visit to the headquarter of Annapurna Conservation Project and Traditional Gurung Museum. While at Ghandruk, you can relish the view of Annarpurna, Machhapuchchre and Himchuli. Overnight in Ghandruk at teahouse; breakfast, lunch and dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 03Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2,110m/7,249 ft): 4- 5 hrs,Early morning have breakfast then our trek from Ghandruk, we embark on the uphill route to Ghandrukot for about an hour and then take an immediate descent to the Kimran Khola (river). Surrendering to the frequent ups and downs along the route, we make yet another ascent from Kimran Khola, after which we are gifted with a comfy walk for about an hour. Pleasure is short-lived; hence we again have to take a steep ascent to eventually reach Chhomrong, which is the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, and lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli. Gurungs are the main inhabitants of Chhomrong and it is the last permanent settlement in the valley. Overnight stay in Chhomrong at a teahouse; breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ( B, L, D)

Day 04Chhomrong to Dovan (2610m) walking distance 5- 6 hoursThe trailing along the Modi Khola (river), we kiss good-bye to the inhabited foothills of Chhomrong. We the cross a suspension bridge and head to Sinuwa Danda. From here, we embark on a seemingly flatter trail picketed with rhododendron bushes alongside and make an ascent to Khuldighar. What a bumpy trek it is!! The route again slides very steeply down a rocky bank, then to our relief, flattens out, running through bamboo bunches and rhododendron forests, finally getting us to Dovan. Overnight stay in dovan at teahouse ; (B,L,D).

Day 05Dovan to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3700m): walking distance 6-7 hoursLeaving Dovan trekking to Machhapuchhare Base Camp. A trek of narrow Modi Khola valley brings you almost to the base of M.B.C. There’s technically no such thing as ‘Machhapuchhare Base Camp’, since ascents of the mountains are prohibited. The mountain views are stupendous; the panorama includes Hiuchhuli, Annapurna ranges and the ever-changing Machhapuchhare. This area is called the Annapurna sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. A huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, Annapurna III and the fish tail spire of Machhapuchhare.Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Overnight in MBC at teahouse( B, L,D)

Day 06Machhapuchhare Base Camp Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) and back to Dovan walking distance 6- 7 hoursMachhapuchhare Base Camp Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) and back to Dovan. The climb to Annapurna Base Camp takes under two hours. You descend a small ridge branching out from the mountain pass to mountainside with widespread terraced fields showcasing tranquil meadows and lush fertile farming land. As you reach Annapurna South Base Camp, witness awesome picturesque landscapes, majestic panoramic view of snow-capped mountainous peaks and varied Himalayan cultural settings tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna massive. Tremendous Annapurna Range stops your heart beat for a while; whole day without rest chill out around to explore ABC. At the end we will drop down back to Dovan. Overnight stay in Dovan at teahouse, (B,L, D)

Day 07Dovan trek to Jhinu Dada hotspring (1760m): walking distance 6-7 hoursAscend on a long, steep, slippery stone staircase from the village of Dovan. Climb out of the side valley passing through deep forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak to Chhomrong, from here steeply down trek more 45 minutes take to you Jhinu, where you can enjoy the natural hot spring small polls near Modi Khola. Meals included: Breakfast, Overnight stay in Jhinu Dada at teahouse, (B,L, D)

Day 08Jhinu Dada to Pokhara walking distance 4 hours then Today we will walk the down part of the trail mostly flat along the river to Ghandruk Phedi for lunch at Phedi. Nather 3 hours drive to Pokhara stay in Pokhara at Hotel ( B, L)

Day 09 Explore day in PokharaExplore day in Pokhara early in the morning we drive to Sarangkot hill to see the sunrise over the mountain in the rear view. After seeing sunrise we drive back to Hotel have breakfast and whole day we will explore the Pokhara city which includes Gupteswor Cave, David Fall, Seti River Gorge, Mountain Museum and last but not the least do boating in Fewa lake and go to Barahi Temple. Pokhara offers the magnificent vista of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhare , surrounding view of these mountains from Sarangot and Paragliding starting from this place along with many others. Pokhara is also the gateway to Annapurna Region . In the evening we will walk around the lakeside in Pokhara. Over night stay in Pokhara at Hotel.

Day 10 Flight back to Kathmandu(1300 M) from Pokhara about 26 minutes.we flight Once you are in Kathmandu, check into hotel and take a leisurely and relaxing time.( B, B)

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