
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Annapurna, Nepal- Duration
- 8 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 18 - 60
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- Grade
- Moderate
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- Max. Altitude
- 870m - 4190m
- US$ 550
- Budget
- US$ 705
- Full Board
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- Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
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- Duration
- 8 Days
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- Grade
- Moderate
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking
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- Max Altitude
- 870m - 4190m
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- Age Limit
- 18 - 60
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- Region
- Annapurna
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- Destination
- Annapurna Base camp Trekking
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
- Sub tropical to alpine
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek or more popularly known as the ABC trek is a trek to the base camp of Mount Annapurna I (8,091 m) and other surrounding mountains. Annapurna I is the tenth highest peak in the world. There are a total of 10 peaks over 6,000 m in height at the Annapurna Sanctuary, the official name of which is the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). It is the first Conservation Area in the country and is also the largest protected area.
The base camp itself is situated at an altitude of (4,190 m/ 13,746 ft). The base camp is encircled by mountain peaks like Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna II, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3, and Machhapuchhare. These mountains are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center.
The glacier basin beneath forms the area of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The Modi Khola knifes its way south to a narrow gorge from the glacier basin. Further south, the gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley, the domain of the Gurungs. The middle and upper portions of Modi Khola offer some of the best short trekking routes in Nepal, and the valley is located as such that treks here can be easily combined with treks into the Kali Gandaki region to the west.
The Annapurna Sanctuary is located in the western part of Nepal. It is located east of the Kali Gandaki Valley and 40 km north of the lake city of Pokhara. Annapurna I mountain is the crown jewel of the region. It was first climbed in 1950 by a French Expedition led by Maurice Herzog.
Since there is only a narrow entrance to the Annapurna Base Camp between Himchuli and Machhapuchhre mountain, the small valley which houses the Base Camp was relatively unexplored before the 1940s. Despite the late discovery of the area by outsiders, Annapurna I was still the first mountain over 8,000 m in height to be climbed.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts with an early morning flight to the tourist city of Pokhara in Western Nepal. Pokhara is the headquarter of the Kaski District which is known as the district of seven lakes. The Fewa, Begnas, and Rupa lakes are the largest of the lakes near Pokhara. The flight during Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers a panoramic view of the mountains in the Annapurna Massif and the Dhaulagiri Range. The view of the Pokhara valley along with its lakes is spectacular during landing.
We will directly board on a jeep from the domestic airport in Pokhara and head towards Ghandruk Fedi, located at the foot of Ghandruk Mountain. Mount Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) is visible in all its glory along with other gigantic peaks from Ghandruk Fedi. Our trek starts from here with a short walk to Jhinu Danda. We will enjoy the exotic hot spring in Jhinu Danda for the night and head towards the heartlands of the Annapurna Sanctuary in the coming days.
We will walk through beautiful forests of rhododendron, pine, berries, and fir during our trek. The Chhomron and Modi river are our friends during the trek which takes us through small mountain sanctuaries like Sinuwa and Deurali. You can shop for basic supplies and amenities throughout the trek, right up to Annapurna Base Camp. The Internet is also available during night’s stay. There is a facility of VSAT telephone in guest houses at Annapurna Base Camp.
- Visit the core Annapurna Sanctuary and explore the rare flora and fauna of the Annapurna region.
- Explore the culture of the local Gurung and Ghale people.
- Panoramic view of mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Ganesh, Gangapurna and Dhaulagiri.
- Experience wonderful homestay experience in Ghandruk.
- Bath in natural hot water spring at Jhinu Danda.
- Scenic view of farmlands and beautiful villages in the Annapurna region.
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Day 01
An early morning flight to Pokhara (1,400 m/ 4,593 ft). Jeep drive to Ghandruk Fedi and trek to Jhinu Danda (1,625 m/ 5,331 ft). 30 minutes of flight, three and a half hours of jeep ride, and three hours of trek.
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Day 02
Trek from Jhinu Danda to Sinuwa (2,310 m/ 7,578 ft). Six hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 03
Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3,150 m/ 10,334 ft). Six hours of walk. O/N at guest house.
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Day 04
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,090 m). Four and a half hours of walk. Overnight at the guest house.
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Day 05
Annapurna base camp to Bamboo (2,210 m/ 7,250 ft). Six and a half hours of walk. Overnight at a guest house.
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Day 06
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,625 m/ 5,331 ft). Six hours of walk. Overnight at a guest house.
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Day 07
Trek from Jhinu Danda to Ghandruk Phedi and drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 08
Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus and end of trip.
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01 Day
We will start our trek with a half-hour flight to Pokhara. The flight introduces us to the gigantic mountain peaks of Nepal. Right after taking off from Kathmandu, we will be greeted by the peaks of Langtang and the Lakpa Dorje Range. Going slightly westward we will see the mountain peaks of the Annapurna Massif and the Dhaulagiri range. We will land at the Pokhara airport with the view of beautiful blue lakes like Rupa, Begnas, and Fewa in the foreground.
A jeep will be waiting for us at Pokhara Airport. We will waste no time and hop into the jeep, which will take us to Ghandruk Fedi. The road from Pokhara to Nayapul is the main road connecting Pokhara with Parbat, Beni, and Baglung. Therefore the road is blacktopped and the ride is comfortable. We will leave the main trail from Nayapul and head on an off-road towards Ghandruk Fedi. We will drive through beautiful villages and picturesque fields of rice, barley, millet, potatoes, and other vegetables.
The view of mount Machhapuchre from Ghandruk Fedi is stunning. We will carry our luggage and start our trek from Ghandruk Fedi. We will take a short trek to Jhinu Danda today, wherein lies the natural hot water spring. The road leading up to Jhinu is pleasant with the beautiful view of the Landruk village to our right.
We will cross a long and high suspension bridge over Komrong Khola after walking for a short while from Ghandruk Fedi. Another hour of the walk takes us to Jhinu Danda. We will unpack our luggage at a guest house there and head 15 minutes downwards to the bank of the Modi River. Here lies the hot spring of Jhinu. It is believed that bathing at these springs cures people of skin and bone-related ailments.
We will spend some time relaxing at the hot water spring in Jhinu and climb back towards Jhinu Danda. We will rest by the fireside for some time and slip into our bed after dinner.
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02 Day
We will start our trek from Jhinu Danda following breakfast. The first part of the trek from Jhinu Danda to the village of Chhomrong is uphill. This uphill trek along the paved track takes about one and a half hours. Chhomrong is the largest village in the region and provides a unique blend of the local tradition of the Gurung people with modernity. The traditional houses converted into modern restaurants, eateries, hotels, and shops for trekkers and climbers provide a distinct look and vibe to the village.
Chhomrong village is divided into two parts – upper Chhomrong and lower Chhomorong. Once we reach the top of Chhomrong we will climb down towards lower Chhomrong, which lies at the bank of the Chhomrong River. We will cross a suspension bridge over Chhomrong and again take a steep climb up from Chhomrong to the top of the hill. The road ahead moves through dense forests of rhododendron, pine, and fir.
Numerous waterfalls are on our way which is often frozen during peak winter. The path from here goes up and down frequently in the canopy of the woods. We will rest at lower Sinuwa for tea and continue our trek. About an hour of a trek from lower Sinuwa will take us to upper Sinuwa which will be our abode for the day.
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03 Day
We will start our trek from Sinuwa after early morning breakfast. The settlements are far-flung now except for some small clusters of guest houses and homes of the local people. Places like Bamboo, Khuldi Ghar, and Dovan provide us welcome respite with hot teas served by the people of the hotel. We will also have our thermos and water flasks filled with hot water during these breaks. The road is steadily upwards and the forest starts to get deeper as we move along. Sunlight is scarce because it is often blocked by the mountains and the canopy.
The view of the deep glacial valley on our right is astounding. The Annapurna Massif projects towards the sky like a magical wall of snow ahead of us. The view of Machhapuchhre (fishtail) from our trekking tail is particularly noteworthy. We will encounter dense bamboo forest after reaching the place known as Bamboo. We will also see pipes used for hydroelectricity projects in the Modi river during our trek. We will reach Deurali in the evening and rest at a guest house there.
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04 Day
We will start our trek towards the Annapurna Base Camp today. The first part of the trek up to the Himalayas passes through forests which gets sparser as we move along. The road goes up and down a little and can often be slippery. We will rest for some time in the Himalayas and take our lunch. We will reach the banks of the Modi river after walking for a short while from the Himalayas. There are two route options from here – cross the Modi river and walk along the other bank or walk along the same bank.
The two routes are almost parallel and converge near Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m/ 12,139 ft). However, if you are trekking during peak winter it is better if you walk along the opposite bank because the near bank has a risk of avalanche. A narrow passageway between Machhapuchhre and Himchuli mountain is located near Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). This passageway is the only route towards the Annapurna Base Camp from the valley below.
The Machhapuchhre mountain has never been climbed as the locals hold the mountain sacred and it is considered ominous to climb the peak. The Base Camp is therefore only symbolic and is a resting spot for trekkers on their way to Annapurna Base Camp. The walk from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp takes about one and a half hours (two hours at most).
Deep snow marks our track and if we are trekking during spring we can see Danphe (the national bird of Nepal) in the mountain slopes to our right. Annapurna Base Camp is located in the middle of a small valley-like circle formed by mountains like Annapurna, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, and Gandharva Chuli. The rare sight of Machhapuchhre from its northern slope is visible from Annapurna Base Camp. We will rest at a guest house in Annapurna Base Camp for the night.
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05 Day
We will wake up early so that we can catch the first glimpse of the sun rising over the gigantic peaks of the Annapurna Massif. There is a spot at a few minutes walk from Annapurna Base Camp, which provides a stunning view of the mountains including the view of the glacier in the ravine below. The sun lighting over the two fins of Fish Tail mountain provides a view to cherish for a lifetime.
We will come back to our guesthouse after enjoying an early morning spectacle with the mountains. We will begin our return trek after breakfast. The first part of the trek is to the narrow escapeway between Fish Tail and Himchuli mountain. We will go further down from here, walking along the banks of the Modi river, until we reach the small settlement of Bamboo. We will warm ourselves by the fireside in a guest house at bamboo and slide into our bed following dinner.
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06 Day
We will head back towards Jhinu Danda today. Today’s part of the trek is a pleasant downward stroll among the silent woods of the Annapurna Sanctuary. One particular climb – from the base of Chhomrong Khola to Upper Chhomrong – is difficult otherwise today is one of the easiest days of our trek. The view of Chhomrong village on the other hill across the river right after crossing Sinuwa is spectacular.
We will go down to the river through wide stone pavements and again climb up to the top of Chhomrong village, from where Jhinu Danda is clearly visible in the foot of the Modi river on the other side of the hill. We will often come across mule caravans which are the sole means of transport in this region. After reaching Chhomrong, we will begin a forty-five-minute descent towards Jhinu Danda. We can again go back to the Jhinu hot spring if we are willing and have time to spare. We can see light coming out from the Landruk village in distance during the evening.
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07 Day
We will bid farewell to Jhinu Danda after breakfast and start our trek. The trek is easy and takes us through level hillsides. We will cross the suspension bridge over Kimrong Khola after walking about an hour from Jhinu Danda. The view of the gorging Kimrong Khola below from the suspension bridge is spectacular. We will also see the meeting point of the Kimrong and Modi rivers from the suspension bridge.
We will rest for tea upon reaching Ghandruk Phedi. The Ghandruk village, which is known for its homestays and beautiful view of the mountains, is located at ten minutes of a hike from Ghandruk Phedi. We can explore the village and learn more about the culture of the local Gurung people if we have enough time. We will board a jeep to Pokhara from Ghandruk Phedi. Please note that Jeep might not always be readily available upon return to Ghandruk Phedi from Jhinu Danda. In such cases, we might also need to board on a local bus to Pokhara.
We will reach Pokhara after three and hours of drive. We will check into our hotel and walk along the Fewa lakeside. Pokhara is a beautiful tourist town with vibrant nightlife. We will enjoy a pleasant evening at the lakeside and go back to our hotel.
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08 Day
The view of the mountains from Pokhara during sunrise, especially the reflection of fishtail on the Phewa Lake is spectacular. We will wake up early to catch this spectacular sight and board on a tourist bus back to Kathmandu following breakfast. The bus ride is a joy ride along the Prithvi highway which serpents along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers for the most part. These two rivers are among the main tributaries of the Narayani river, the deepest river in Nepal.
You will see the mid-altitude parts of the Mahabharata range during the ride back. Beautiful classical Nepali villages are seen along both banks of the river during the ride. We will also come across some highway towns like Damauli, Muglin, Gajuri, Malekhu, and Naubise. The last part of the highway, just before entering Kathmandu valley, goes up from Naubise to the Nagdhunga Pass like a swirling snake. You will see the wide and clustered Kathmandu valley after entering Nagdhunga Pass. We will transfer you to your hotel after boarding off the bus near the tourist town of Thamel. Our trip ends after you check in to your hotel.
Above 08 days Annapurna Base Camp Trekking itinerary has included only trekking period. It does not include your arrival day in Nepal and departure day from Nepal. In this regards, you need to allow at least 10 days holidays.
Note of optional package:
If you would like to spend more days in the Himalaya, then we do offer 14 days standard full board for same trip. Please, click here for standard and long version plan.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara with taxes.
- Hotel in Pokhara at 2 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement (Should covered by your insurance company).
- Trip achievement appreciation certificate.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals and drinks in trekking.
- Personal equipment.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara with taxes.
- Hotel in Pokhara at 2 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
- Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking for you.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement (Should covered by your insurance company).
- Trip achievement appreciation certificate.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- All kinds of drinks in the trekking (hot, cold and alcoholic).
- Personal equipment.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
The full board package includes your meals 3 times daily in trekking where as budget packages does not include meals. Please do let us know which package that you would like to book we are here for your service.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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