Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a moderate nature trek that starts at Phedi, a short drive of about 45 minutes from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Base Camp, 4130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you cared to stop for a conversation. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towering snowy peaks in the background.
The return walk is even more interesting as the trek winds around different ridges towards Ghorepani, where you witness breathtaking views of an early morning sunrise where a red halo seeps through glistening gaps over the snow capped peaks of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Mountains. The sceneries seen throughout this trek grace the landscape of the Himalayas where imagination defines the beauty of nature as an experience that can never be forgotten.
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu:
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara:
Day 04: Drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus [1700m]
Day 05: Trek to Landrung [1550m]
Day 06: Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel [2850m]
Day 08: Rest day:
Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp [3700m]
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna South Base Camp [4130m]
Day 11: Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
Day 12: Trek to Ghandruk [1940m]
Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani [2880m]
Day 14: Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara:
Day 15: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu:
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu:
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
PM: Proceed on to another city of the valley called Patan city which is also known as the city of fine arts where one can witness splendid artifacts of the medieval period. Afterwards, drive back to the Hotel and rest of the evening will be at leisure
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara:
Rest of the day will remain at leisure to browse around.
Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus -1700m
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 05: Trek to Landrung-1550m
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 06: Trek to Chomrong-2100m
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel -2850m
Overnight at Tea house.
Day 08: Rest day:
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp-3700m
You ascend and descend as your route opens up new trails. On climbing steeply for a while, you approach Hinku Cave. This course follows zigzag paths of stones. After walking for 3 to 4 hours, you enter the Annapurna circuit Sanctuary, a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, II, III and IV and the fish tail spire of Machhapuchhare. Several lodges and Annapurna inns are spotted at Deorali and Bagar. Finally, you will find yourself at Machhapuchhare Base Camp, a grassy moraine platform.
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna South Base Camp-4130m
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 11: Trek to Chomrong -2100m
Day 12: Trek to Ghandruk-1940m
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani -2880m
Overnight at Tea House.
Day 14: Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara:
Overnight at The hotel in Pokhara.
Day 15: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu:
Rest of the day will remain at leisure to browse around the area.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Beshisahar (Trek starting point by private car).
- 12 days Tea House trek to Annapurna Base Camp , as specified in the above itinerary on full board
basis (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner). - Sherpa guide and Sherpa porters for the Trek portion.
- All the surface transfers in the above itinerary with private vehicle.
- Equipments, clothings for porter.
- Prevailing government taxes, ACAP fee, Tims card fee.
- Any international airfares, Airport tax, Visa fees etc.
- Expenses of personal nature such as alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, telephone & laundry bills, camera fees etc.
- Insurances of any kind and any extra cost arises during the trip due to the natural calamities, political disorder or due to any reason which is beyond the control of Adventure G.Nepal.
- Any other services which is not specified in the COST INCLUDES section above.
Please note: Any change in program, no. of pax, exchange rate, fuel surcharge, govt. taxes (currently 13% VAT + 10% service charge are applied) and inflation will change the quotation accordingly.
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