Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Welcome Dinner The trip begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Our company representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You can take a quick stroll in Thamel during the day. In the evening, you join the company representatives’ for a welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Our tour guide will join you on the second day and take you sightseeing around the valley. A private vehicle will drive you to the major tourist attractions in the valley like the UNESCO World Heritage sites. We shall visit sites like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. After visiting these sites, we shall stop for lunch at authentic Nepali diners. Meanwhile, the company will arrange the permits and documents required for the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

On the 3rd day, you drive to the beautiful city of Pokhara. The tourist bus will pick you from your hotel and drive you along the Prithvi Highway. During this ride, you can enjoy the views of the lush green hills, mountains, and rushing rivers. After covering around 200 kilometers, we arrive at Pokhara. Pokhara is famous for its natural beauty as it contains sites like the Phewa Lake, Mahendra Cave, and Davis Falls. You can even visit the Bat cave as well. Overnight in Pokhara.

In the morning, a private vehicle will drive you to Nayapul on a zigzag route. Nayapul is the starting point of many treks in the Annapurna region. The destination for the day is Ulleri, and to reach there, we must trek through Birethanti and Tikhedhunga. The trail then crosses a suspension bridge and ascends through the stone staircase to reach Ulleri. In Ulleri, you get to experience the ethnic Magar culture. Overnight in Ulleri.

The trail for the day leads us to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a major trail that lies in the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The trail initially takes us through Banthanti, and it is here we shall have our lunch. After lunch at Banthanti, the trek continues to Ghorepani which is another Magar village. From Ghorepani, you can see the sights of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Overnight in Ghorepani.

You wake up very early today and ascend to Poonhill. It is a vintage viewpoint often referred as one of the best in the world. You can witness the remarkable sunrise over the Himalayas and enjoy the panoramic view of the Annapurna Mountains. After spending sometime here, you descend down to Ghorepani for breakfast and trek to Tadapani. It is a beautiful Gurung village from where you can see Annapurna South (7,219m), and Hiunchuli (6,441m). You can even visit indulge in some homestay to learn authentic Gurung culture. Overnight in Tadapani.

Today’s trail drops to Kimrong Khola and gradually climbs up through the forested Modi valley. The destination for the day is Chhomrong. Our trail leads us through Gurung settlements of Chulie and Gurjung. You stop at the Gurung village of Talung for lunch and then climb the staircase to arrive at Chhomrong. Chhomrong is the largest settlement in the valley and well known for its agricultural production. Overnight in Chhomrong.

The trail for the day leads us across the Chhomrong Khola and later it ascends to Sinuwa. Sinuwa is a lovely settlement that is mostly inhabited by the Gurungs. The trail then passes through the rhododendron and oak forests and drops down to Bamboo. After lunch at Bamboo, you climb through the forested area to arrive at the small Himalaya village which is the last spot before the Annapurna Base Camp. The trail is now pretty rugged and in some parts, snow is visible. Himalaya is basically a group of teahouses and lodges in the Annapurna region. Overnight in Himalaya.

Today is the major highlight of this trip as we visit the Annapurna Base Camp. As we trek in the increasing elevation, you can notice the change in the vegetation as the tress disappear and only alpine scrub and bushes remain. You explore the Hinku cave on the way and then move towards the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. From here, we can see the colossal Machhapuchhre (6993m) and fellow trekkers. Annapurna Base Camp sits only a few hours from here. Upon arrival at the Annapurna Base Camp, we shall interact with the campers here. The base camp serves as a great vantage point to observe the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu mountains. Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp.

In the morning, you enjoy the splendid views of the sunrays lighting the Himalayas up. You bid goodbye to ABC and begin your descent to Bamboo. The trail for the day is mostly downhill and involves lots of down climbing. Bamboo is a small settlement, and it gets its name due to the adequate bamboos growing here. The downward trail gives way to lush vegetation and proper trekking route. Overnight in Bamboo.

From Bamboo, you climb up to Khuldighar where you can see the experimental sheep farm. The trail drops down through the rhododendron fields to Sinuwa and later ascends steeply to Jhinu. The natural hot springs in Jhinu are super refreshing and enjoyable. Those springs will help relax your aching body and give a well-deserved treatment to your legs. Overnight in Jhinu.

This is the final day of trekking. We will head back to Pokhara for today. The trail descends down and crosses the river to take you back to Birethanti. After having lunch here, we will continue to retrace our steps back from Birethanti and walk back to Nayapul. At Nayapul, our representative will meet you and he will take you back to your hotel. Overnight in Pokhara.

After some sightseeing in Pokhara which includes the wonderful Phewa Lake and artistic World Peace Pagoda, you drive back to Kathmandu. The drive lasts for 6 hours and it showcases the beauty of a typical hilly highway. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can further explore the valley or take some much deserved rest in your hotel. Shop for souvenirs at Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The 14 day trip comes to an end today. After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, our company representative will have a brief session with you. The company representative will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International airport for your final departure.