Overview

The Annapurna Base Camp trekking is one of the famous trails of Annapurna Region across the breathtaking landscape of the Himalayas. The trekking starts after one and half hour drive from Nayapul to Ghandruk village offers magnificent view of Mt Annapurna and Fishtail Peak.  Further trekking through Machhapuchare Base Camp, we reach to final destination to Annapurna Base Camp enclosed by a solid wall of snow capped peaks and we return the same way back. On the way we encountered with high mountains, passed through the dark forest &awe-inspiring glaciers, walks on the banks of pristine rivers, Rest and overnight in simple mountain teahouses and welcome by warm hearted local’s people. Annapurna Base Camp Trek combines natural scenery of snowcapped mountains as well as experiences of culture and lifestyle in the mountain of Nepal.
Trip Facts

Trip Code: HITT-ABC13D

Activities: Trekking/Tours

Trip Duration: 12 NIGHTS/ 13 DAYS

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Type: Mountain Tea House during Trekking

Highest Altitude: 4130 M

Transportation: Private Vehicles / Tourist Bus/ Flight

Group Size: 2 persons to 25 Persons.

Details Itinerary

DAY 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport meet our office representative and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu then check in hotel and rest.  In the evening we will organize a Welcome Dinner at Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy a typical Nepalese food.

DAY 02:
Kathmandu - Pokhara

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Pokhara 205 kilometers from Kathmandu about 6 hours on the mountain roads. Pokhara is a small valley well known as a city of lakes and also a gateway of trekking to Annapurna Region. Upon arrival at Pokhara then check in hotel near Fewa Lake.  In the evening walk around the lakeside market and prepare for trekking.

DAY 03:
  Pokhara-Ghandruk (2840m)

At early morning after breakfast, we drive to Nayapul about one hour and start the trek to Birethanti about one hour through stone paved steps. After Birethanti continue trek straight uphill toward Ghandruk about 4/5 hours passing several small beautiful villages of mostly Gurung community then overnight at tea house in the Ghandruk Village.

DAY 04:
Ghandruk-Chhomrong (2170 m)

Today we trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong about 4 hours.  After passing to Kimron River continue walking several Ups & downhillleads us another beautiful & quite village Chhomrong situated at the lap of Himalayan range offers close view of Annapurna South then overnight at tea house in the Chhomrong village.

DAY 05:
  Chhomrong to Dovan (2580m)

From Chhomrong Village first trek to Sinuwa Danda passing Chhomrong River and again start walking to Bamboo through a thick rhododendron forest, scattered with big rocks. Then finally descend along into the dark bamboo forest area, we reach to Doban. Totally we treks 6 hrs. Trek to Dovan then overnight at Tea house in the Dovan.

DAY 06:
Dovan to Deurali (3230m)

Today we trek shortly to Deurali about 4 hours. On the way we pass rhododendron forest, Himalaya hotel, and several small streamsover small wooden bridges.  We may encounter with different mountain wild animalslike dear, wild pig, Jackals, Peacocks etc. After trek to Hinko Cave then onto Deurali from there will have the great views of Fishtail Mountain then overnight at Tea house in Deurali.

DAY 07:
  Deurali to Machhapuchare Base Camp (3700m)

The trail from Deurali to Machhapucher Base camp leads closer toward the Himalayas at high altitude. We trek slowly about half an hour across toavalanche prone areas can see the astonishing river valley surrounded by big snow mountains.  Finally we hike towards to Machhapuchre Base Camp offers superb view of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Mountain) and Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna first, Annapurna Third then overnight at tea house in the MBC (Machhapuchare Base camp)

DAY 08:
  Machhapuchre Base Camp to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) (4,130m)

After Machhapuchre Base Camp we trek about 2/3 hours towards main destination of this trekking to Annapurna Base Camp at the elevation of 4130 M.  Annapurna Base Camp offers sensational close-up view of Annapurna South, Annapurna first, Hinchuli and other mountains.  Adventurous and exciting trekking almost ends here. Today whole we rest here then overnight at tea house ABC (Annapurna Base Camp.)

DAY 09:
   ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) to Bamboo (2310m)

In the morning see the superb view of sunrise over the mountains. After breakfast trek down to same way to Bamboo about 6 hours through MBC, Deurali, and Dovan then overnight at tea house in the Bamboo village.

DAY 10:
  Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m)

Today also trek down from Bamboo to Jhinu Dada about 6 hours. We follow the same route from Bamboo to Sinuwa up to the Chommrong and continue descending through several steeply trails leads to Jhinu Dada. You can also get chance to bath in natural hot springs to kill your tiredness then overnight at tea house in the Jhinu Danda

DAY 11:
  Jhinu Dada to Nayapul to Pokhara

At the last day of the trekking, we trek from Jhinu Danda about 6 hours to Nayapul where the trek ends.  After passing Syauli bazzar, Birethanti we reach Nayapul then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in the Pokhara.

DAY 12:
Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast drives or fly back to Kathmandu about 6 hours (if by flight just 30 Min) by mountain roads after get Kathmandu our staff will pick up then transfer to hotel then overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

DAY 13:
  Departure

Transfer from hotel to the Kathmandu International Airport and back to home.  Check in 3 hours before the flights.

Price Cover

Cost Includes:

     All hotel/airport transfer by private Vehicle.
     All necessary Trekking Permit, TIMS Card and other documents for Annapurna Conservation Area.
     Accommodation in hotel at Kathmandu (2 nights) & Pokhara (2 nights) on B.B Basis (Bed & Breakfast), Tea House during trekking.
     The required number of English speaking license holder guide & porters during trekking.
     Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
     Welcome dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant upon arrival.
     All Ground Transportation sightseeing tours by Private Tourist Vehicle.
     Himalayan Idol travels Staff Food, accommodation, & Insurances.
     All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.

Cost Excludes:

      Nepal entry Visa fees, International Air tickets, airport departure tax, Personal Travel & rescue Insurances.
      Entry permits and sightseeing entrance fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, cultural &historical sites except trekking.
      All the Personal Expenses, bar bill, Mineral water, Cold drinks, Laundry, Phone calls etc.
      Tips for company tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)
      All Items of Personal nature like drink, Laundry etc.
      Others expenses not mentioned above in the Cost Included
      During trekking 3 times meal ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Tea & Coffee)

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