Annapurna Base Camp Trek
GRADE
Moderate
TRIP DURATION
9 days
BEST SEASON
March till May & September till December
GROUP SIZE
From single person
TRIP NOTES
CUSTOMIZE TRIP
On Request
Trip Highlights
Picturesque landscape, superb Mountain View, ethnic group, Rhodendron flower (March/April), 180 degree mountain views from Poon Hill & Annapurna Base Camp including 2 eight thousander mountain...
Trip Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp trek known as Sanctuary trek is a true classic, amidst some of the highest and most spectacular mountains in the world. Many of the peaks are over 7000m, including the famous twin-peaked Machapuchare, as well as Annapurna I and lll, Annapurna South, Gangapurna and Glacier Dome. Our trek begins in the terraced foothills close to Pokhara. The Ghorepani-Chumrung-Dhampus Ridge gives us good panoramic views of the mountains and, as we pass through local farming communities, the vista becomes more impressive.
After two days trek we arrive at Ghorepani. We spend the night here in order to make an early morning ascent of Poon Hill, to see the spectacular sunrise view over the Himalaya. During our trek we pass through the Gurung villages of Chumrung, the offering rhododendron and bamboo forests to Hinko Cave. Beyond Hinko, we soon see excellent views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare. After spending the night in Chumrung, we climb high above the Modi Khola River, through the gates of the Sanctuary. Once inside, we are afforded incredible views of the mountains from Machupuchare Base Camp, 3700m, and Annapurna Base Camp, 4130m, where we will spend a day.
Clients will carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Duration of trekking hours is about 5-7hr a day.
- Day 01 Pokhara to Nayapul drive and trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m); 4hrs (L, D)
- Day 02 Trek to Ghorepani (2855m); 6 hrs (B, L, D)
- Day 03 Trek to Poon Hill for Sunrise then to Tadapani; 7 hrs (2595m); (B, L, D)
- Day 04 Trek to Chumrung (2140m); 5 hrs (B, L, D)
- Day 05 Trek to (Himalaya 3000m); 7 hrs (B, L, D)
- DAY 06 Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) via Machapuchare Base Camp (3700m); 5 hrs (B, L, D)
- DAY 07 Excursion to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) and Back to Bamboo (2340m); 5 hrs (B, L, D)
- Day 08 Trek to Jhino (hotspring) (1775m); 6 hrs (B, L, D)
- Day 09 Jhino to Nayapul trek; 6 hrs and drive to Pokhara (827m); total 8 hrs (B, L)
YOU MAY CAN BOOK EXTRA SERVICE WITH US IN REASONABLE PRICE ; BEFORE AND AFTER TREK:
- Day 00 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. (D)
After Trekking:
- Day 00 Drive or if fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara/Hotel (B)
- Day 00 Day at leisure/ Farewell dinner /Hotel (B, D)
- Day 00 Drive to Airport for Return flight (B)
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.
- Trekking transport start from Pokhara
- Trekking conservation permit
- Trekking Register Certificate
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter in between 2 person)
- Experienced and first aid trained license holder trekking guide
- Tea House accommodation during the trek in double occupancy
- All meals during the trek (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Sleeping bag (only if require)
- Government taxes and service charges
- Drinks and Bar Bill (beverage) in the tea house trek
- Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency
- Personal insurance
- Personal use trekking equipment
- Tipping to guide and porter
Day 01 Pokhara to Nayapul drive and trek to Tirkhedhunga
Altitude: 1577m
Trek Length: 4 HOURS
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
After your Energetic Breakfast, at around 8:00am your guide will meet you at the hotel premises. You will be
transferred to Nayapul via Office transport. Nayapul is 1.5 hours’ drive from pokhara, the drive covers the
distance of 43kms. After Reaching Nayapul you will begin your trek towards Tirkhedhunga. The Trek Begins
with 15 mins walk towards the village Of Birethanti Then walking across the Banks of Modi Khola, Then a short
Ascending Trek to The village of Tikhedhunga. The guide will take you to your Tea House Accommodation for
overnight stay in Tirkhedhunga. Today’s trek is a slight Preparation for the upcoming trek.
Day 02 Trek to Ghorepani
Altitude: 2855M
Trek Length: 6 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trek starts with the uphill climb through the village of Ulleri, the path rises more gently from this point,
over the forests of oak and rhododendrons, towards Banthanti as we hike towards Nangethanti. Finally
reaching the village of Ghorepani standing at 2840m. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 03 Trek to Poon Hill for Sunrise then to Tadapani
Altitude: 3210M/2840M
Trek Length: 7 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We wake up at 4:30 am early morning and start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an altitude of 3,210 m, a view
point that treats you with a 180 degrees Mountain View. We return to Ghorepani for Breakfast after spending
an hour in Poonhill. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests. After
that, we go downhill to the Banthanti, then off to Tadapani.
Day 04 Trek to Chumrung
Altitude: 2140m
Trek Length: 5 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Starting the day with steep downhill through the rhododendron forest. Today trek will be an easy downhill
climb towards the village of Chumrong which concludes the 5 hours walk.
Day 05 Trek to Himalaya
Altitude: 3000M
Trek Length: 6 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Now the real quest of the trek Beings as we Leave Chumrung and climbing to Khuldighar. We continue our
ways across steeply down a rock bank and Walking through the bottom of the gorge. We end our 6 hours trek
as we reach Himalaya Hotel.
Day 06 Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchre Base Camp (3700m)
Altitude: 4130M
Trek Length: 7 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The quest for the base camp is at its final day, we trek across Hinko Cave, Deurali and then Machapuchare
Base Camp. The overwhelming view on the trial is surely a lifetime experience. The trek ends at the Base of
Majestic Annapurna Base Camp as the rigorous 7 Hours Trek finally comes to end. Overnight at Annapurna
Base Camp.
Day 07 Excursion to Annapurna Base Camp meters and Back to Bamboo
Altitude: 2340M
Trek Length: 6 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After the successful basecamp Trek we return back by the same path towards Bamboo. The trek passes
through Rhododendron and Bamboo Forests as it finally leads to the Village of Bamboo after 6 hours of
downhill trek. Overnight in Bamboo.
Day 08 Trek to Jhino (hotspring)
Altitude: 1775M
Trek Length: 6 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We follow the same path and continue our downhill descend towards the village of Jhinu. The trail continues
through rhododendron and bamboo forests. The trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu, Jhinu is also the
home to Natural hot spring where you can take a bath to refresh yourself up after tough 5 hours trek.
Overnight at Jhinu.
Day 09 Jhino to Nayapul trek; 6 hrs and drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 827M
Trek Length: 5 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The last day of trek we walk through the banks of Modi Khola and going through Birethanti finally reaching
Nayapul. Then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara.
(NOTE: Since this information is a standard representation of what we provide, the above trip schedule can be customized as per your request and requirements.)
