11 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Itinerary
Your Journey, Step by Step
Kathmandu – Pokhara (860m/2,788ft)- 7 hrs
Today you will have early morning breakfast in the hotel. Then you will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara with a scenic view through the Prithivi Highway. Enjoying the beautiful view of landscape along the Trishuli River and a wonderful view of waterfalls, jungle, river, terraced filled, etc. we reach Pokhara after around 8 hours. On reaching Pokhara, we will have lunch. After some rest, we will walk around the beautiful town Pokhara also known as the ‘city of lakes’. Overnight at Pokhara
Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m/3444ft) & Trek to Ghandruk (2,012m/6,601ft)
From Pokhara, we will take a private car to Nayapul and after about a one-hour drive we reach the Nayapul, passing several beautiful villages. Nayapul meaning a new bridge is the major shopping center for the people of the old city. and it is the starting point of Ghorepani and Annapurna base camp trek. After reaching Nayapul we start our trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Leaving beautiful Nayapul, we trek around 4 hours to reach Ghandruk. Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung settlements of the Annapurna region. On reaching Ghandruk we can explore the unspoiled tradition and culture of Gurung people. Overnight
Ghandruk to Chomrong (2,170m/7,119ft) Trek
After breakfast in Ghandruk, we gradually ascend for an hour up to the Ghandruk top. Then we steeply descent to Kimron Khola and cross the river through a suspension bridge. And we start to climb up again to Chomrong village. Chomrong is another beautiful Gurung village of the Annapurna region. It is spread over a hillside also gives the stunning view of the Annapurna South & Machhapuchhre. It is situated in the lap of mighty Annapurna south. It is also the largest local settlement along the route. Overnight at Chomrong village
Trek from Chomrong to Himalayan Hotel (2,920m/7,119ft)
oday’s trail descends on a stone staircase, then we cross the Chomrong river. And high above the Modi Khola on its west bank, we follow the trail that passes through a forest of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak. Then we climb further on a rocky trail and reach Sinuwa
After Sinuwa, we gently trek through the dark rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar. Then have a long descend on a steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Bamboo and Dovan. From here we continue to hike enjoying the beautiful view of Machhapuchhre and waterfall to Himalaya. Overnight at the Himalayan Hotel.
Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m/12,139ft)
From Himalaya, we are climbing to the Annapurna Base Camp today and before that our trail takes us to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Our trek continues through the amazing views into the sacred Annapurna Sanctuary. Then it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail. It hurdles up against the cliffs and a short walk takes us to Bagar. Bagar is a green meadow with some abandoned hotels. Now the normal trail follows the left side and the trail appear gently ascending until Machhapuchhre Base Camp. From the Base Camp, we can have the best landscapes and the view of Machhapuchhre, Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna
After enjoying the beautiful views, we follow the path that passes through alpine meadows. Then our trails go gently up after some trek and after a short trek leads us to the Annapurna Base Camp. On reaching Annapurna Base Camp we have the 3600 views of amazing mountains. Hiunchuli, past Annapurna South to Annapurna I and Khangsar Kang, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre are astounding. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp lodge.
Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2,340m/7,677ft)
Today we will enjoy the spectacular sunrise view over the Annapurna Himalayas from the Annapurna Base Camp. And having the last view from the base camp, we take our breakfast. Leaving the lodge, we follow the same trek to Bamboo. We will first cross the Machhapuchhre base Camp then descend to the green meadow, Bagar. Our trek continues through the amazing views into the sacred Annapurna Sanctuary, we reach Dovan then Bamboo. Overnight at Bamboo
Trek from Bamboo to Jhindu Danda (1,755m/5,757ft) 5/6 hrs walk,
From Bamboo, we trek to Jhindu Danda following the same trekking route as we followed before trekking up too Annapurna Base Camp. After breakfast, we trek through the forest of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plant, climbing up and down the valley. Then we cross the beautiful Gurung village of Sinuwa. After Sinuwa the trail eventually down to the river and we come across the suspension bridge. Crossing the suspension bridge we again climb up a stone staircase to Chomrong village. Here we can observe the amazing mountain view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. We will have lunch in Chomrong and head toward Jhindu Dada. The trail is steeply down to Jhindu Danda and we walk down for half an hour to reach Hot spring at the bank of the Modi Khola. Overnight at Jhindu Lodge
Trek from Jhindu dada to Nayapul (1,050m/3,444ft) Drive to Pokhara (820m),
After breakfast, we will first trek to Nayapul which will be the last day of our trek in the Annapurna region. We trek to Nayapul enjoying the beautiful views of landscapes along the trail back and after about 4 hours we reach Nayapul. On reaching Nayapul we will have lunch and dive back to Pokhara. And after a 1-hour drive, we reach Pokhara. If you don’t feel tired you can walk or do cycling in lakeside. Overnight at Pokhara
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Today, we drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast. After about 8 hours’ scenic drive offering an amazing glimpse of rural areas. And passing through middle hill scenery and along the Trishuli river we arrive at Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu you will be dropped to your hotel. Have some rest in the afternoon. And you will have a cultural dinner with a member of Bold Himalaya in the evening. Overnight at Kathmandu
Departure
A representative from Bold Himalaya will drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before your flight. I hope you had a great journey to Annapurna Base Camp. Or if you are interested and want to have another trip/ trek, we can arrange another beautiful, adventurous, awesome trip for you right there
Inclusions
What’s Covered in Your Adventure
- All ground transportation including airport transfer (Airport – Hotel – Airport).
- 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara for 2/2 nights, including breakfast.
- 3 meals in a day during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea and coffee).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System), and necessary paper works.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist Bus.
- All accommodations in trekking lodges/tea houses during the ABC treks route.
- Duffle bag, T-shirt, Adventure trip certificate, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Map.
- First aid medical kit & medicine.
- Experienced, English-speaking, license holder, and friendly trekking guide (including his well-paid salary, meals, drinks, accommodation, insurance, transportation, etc.).
- All Government and local taxes and service charges
- International airfare, airport departure tax & your travel insurance.
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily obtain Visa upon your arrival at Nepal entry point or Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu).
- 2 Lunch and 2 dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Bar and desert bills.
- Personal expenses (laundry, battery recharge).
- Tips trekking crew members
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