Annapurna Base Camp Trek

After clearing immigration and customs at the airport, you will meet our friendly staff from the Himalayan Advisor. You will then transfer to the hotel in vibrant Thamel. After the check-in at the hotel, you can either rest or roam around the labyrinth of Kathmandu with streets and markets crowded with exotic produce and a mystifying blend of people.

• Distance: 5.4km
• Highest Altitude: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
• Duration: 30-minute drive to the hotel
• Accommodations: Hotel in Kathmandu

We wake up early to prepare for a seven-hour-long drive to Pokhara after breakfast. Our road to Pokhara is pleasant as it winds down, hugging the terraced fields and hills. The route follows the Trishuli River to Mugling, where Trishuli and Marsyandi river confluences. We can view the beautiful terrace farmland, streams, green hills, and country lifestyle from our window. We cross the Marsyandi River to reach Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, a beautiful city with many crystal clear lakes and magnificent mountain views, we may relax near the lakeside or explore the vibrant city.

• Distance: 205km
• Highest Altitude: 820m/2690ft
• Duration: 6-7 hrs
• Accommodations: Hotel in Pokhara

After a hearty breakfast, we take an hour-long drive to Nayapul (1070m/3510ft), from where we will start our trekking adventure to Annapurna Base Camp. We walk along a beautiful trail through the subtropical forest; we reach a beautiful, flourishing village of Birethanti situated at the confluence of The Modi and Burundi Rivers. We follow the pathway through bamboo forests, waterfall, and streams to gradually ascend to Tikhedhunga.

• Distance: 40.7km + 9.2km
• Highest Altitude: 1480m/4856ft
• Duration: 5-6 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

After breakfast at Tikhedhunga, we start our walk to Ghorepani village by steeply ascending the stone stairs to Ulleri village. There are around 300 steps, and it will take us about 2 hours to reach Ulleri.  Past the Ulleri village, the trail ascends through meadows, terrace farmlands, beautiful rhododendron grove, and crosses several streams.  The sub-tropical forest on the route is home to many birds and animals. The trail is renowned for bird watching with an opportunity to spot redstarts, varieties of kingfishers, dippers, fork tails, magpies, parakeets, and many kinds of warblers and barbets along the river. After a few hours of walking, we reach a beautiful Gurung village of Ghorepani offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains.

• Distance: 12.9km
• Highest Altitude: 2874m/9429ft
• Duration: 6-7 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

We rise early at dawn to hike to Poon hill. The sunrise view over the Annapurna range from Poon hill is considered to be one of the most beautiful scenery. We can view the snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After being awestruck by the spectacular mountain views in Poon hill, we walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast.  We then start our trek towards Tadapani (2630m/8630ft) on a winding trail along beautiful rhododendron, pine, and fir forest.

• Distance: 10km
• Highest Altitude: 3210m/10525ft
• Duration:  4-5 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

We start to descend from Tadapani on a steep trail as it winds through a dense rhododendron forest to open up to perfectly manicured terraced fields. We cross a stream on a suspension bridge and ascend steadily to pass a few surging waterfalls. We walk further as we walk uphill and downhill along the trail to reach Chhomrong, a beautiful village located on the lap of the mighty Annapurna range.

• Distance: 10km
• Highest Altitude: 2165m/7105ft
• Duration: 5-6 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

The trail from Chhomrong descends through thousands of stone steps and crosses the Chhomrung Khola on the bridge. We then climb to Sinuwa and walk through a beautiful rhododendron forest decorated with orchids and ferns. We descend on stone steps to Bamboo and walk past Dovan to ascend through the Bamboo forest. Further ascent from here, we will reach a beautiful village of Himalaya.

• Distance: 12km
• Highest Altitude: 2890m/9425ft
• Duration: 6-7 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

Today we will visit Annapurna Base Camp. We walk past the village of Himalaya and enter into sparsely vegetated rocky terrain. We take a steep ascent to Hinku cave and cross the arduous moraine intercepted by creeks with ice deposition to Deurali. We walk along a river bed and then climb to Machhapuchre Base Camp via Bagar. We can relish magnificent views of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna from the base camp. We notice that the vegetation along the trail disappears as we continue towards Annapurna Base Camp.  The Annapurna Base Camp boasts a dramatic 360-degree panorama of the mountains of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and other peaks.

• Distance: 12.5km
• Highest Altitude: 4130m/13550ft
• Duration: 5-6 hrs
• Accommodations: Annapurna Base Camp

We wake up early to view the stunning sunrise over the mountains. We observe the magnificent beauty as the peaks are lit golden by the sunlight. After relishing the splendid panorama from Annapurna Base Camp, we retrace our way back to the village of Bamboo. We walk along the beautiful trail of rhododendron and bamboo forest with stunning mountain views as we descend to Bamboo (2350m/7700ft).

• Distance: 14km
• Highest Altitude: 2350m/7700ft
• Duration:  6-7 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

We continue our detour from Bamboo through the trail to Jhinu Danda. The trail initially climbs steeply with stone steps and occasional sections of a gentler incline. As we reach the top, the path plunges into the Chhomrong River. Then we take a staircase up to the Chhomrung village, where we have a beautiful view of the Valley. After a short rest at Chhomrung, We take a steep descent to Jhinu Danda. A famous hot spring is around a 15-20 minute walk from Jhinu Danda. The hot spring is a great way to soothe and relax our exhausted muscles.

• Distance: 8.5km
• Highest Altitude: 1780m/6393ft
• Duration: 3-4 hrs
• Accommodations: Lodge/Teahouses

Today is our last day in the Annapurna region.  We follow the trail going uphill and downhill along with the terraced fields. The pathway then levels off a little near the river bed and continues along the river through the forest. We continue our walk until we reach Nayapul via Sauli bazaar. Upon reaching Nayapul, we drive back to the beautiful Pokhara city. We check in at a hotel in Pokhara and spend the rest of the day as we wish. We can relax alongside the serene lake or get lost in the beautiful shops and restaurants in Pokhara.

• Distance: 13.1km + 40.7km
• Highest Altitude: 820m/2690ft
• Duration: 4-6 hrs
• Accommodations: Hotel in Pokhara

Today we bid goodbye to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara as we take a direct flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Then we will get to our hotel for check-in. After the check-in at a hotel, we are free to roam around the vibrant Kathmandu city. You can shop for souvenirs, we can arrange your visit to the world heritage sites near you with extra charges, or relax in a spa in Kathmandu. In the evening, join us for your farewell dinner as we celebrate the experience of about 2 weeks in the Annapurna region.

• Distance: 147km +
• Highest Altitude: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
• Duration: 25min +
• Accommodations: Hotel in Kathmandu

Our wonderful holiday in this beautiful comes to an end today. We can also extend our memorial trekking holiday into a more fun adventure with rafting or jungle safari. You will get escorted to the International Tribhuvan Airport to catch the flight back to your new destination. Himalayan Advisor will love to serve you for your future trek and tour holiday in the Himalayas.

• Distance:  5.4 km
• Highest Altitude: -
• Duration: 30 min. drive
• Accommodations: -