Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu by international flight. Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay.
DAY 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you start an interesting tour around Kathmandu. We will arrange a guide of your chosen language to give you a tour and introduction to our rich culture amongst our ancient and fascinating history and religion. In our sightseeing tour you go to Monkey temple Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar square.
Durbar Square: -This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There is an intriguing 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar square, protected as an UNESCO world Heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building.
Swayambhunath: situated on a hillock 6.5 kms. West of Kathmandu, this 2000 years old Stupa is the world’s most glorious Buddhist shrine and is surrounded by several small pagodas. The main temple is capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt and is painted on the four sides with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.
Patan: the ancient city, once a kingdom in itself, is situated across the Bagmati River to the south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square offers the finest display of Newari urban architecture in Nepal. There are temples devoted to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu all actively visited by residents and visitors. At the northern end of the square the ancient sunken water tap has been restored and is still in use with young girls filling huge jugs from the carved stone waterspouts. The courtyards of the Royal Palace with their ornamented windows, columned arcades, shrines and sunken royal bath are amongst the loveliest in all Kathmandu.
Overnight stay.
DAY 3
Kathmandu - Pokhara
Today morning drive to Pokhra (6 hrs drive). On arrival check in at hotel.
Pokhara Valley: The rare combinations of snow clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers has helped to make the valley of Pokhara one of the most picturesque natural attractions in the Kingdom. A must for all visitors to Pokhara valley is the Phewa Lake.
Pokhara valley occupies a central location in Nepal and is dominated by the peaks of Annapurna range. Its unique setting may be judged from the fact that the town of Pokhara is only fifty kilometers from Annapurna (8,091 meters) clearly seen from the valley. There is a decline of six thousand meters in altitude within a distance of only 29 kms; thus the region provides a dramatic contrast in landscape.
Overnight stay.
DAY 4
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Ulleri
Today morning drive from Pokhra to Nayapul (1050 mts.). The driving time is around 1:30 hrs. Start your trek from Nayapul to Ulleri (2070 mts) via Birethanti (1065m.). Approximate duration of trek is 4 hrs. The first part of trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend gently to the final destination of the day. The majority people here are Gurung and their religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in agricultural activities, tourism business and some are employed in Gorkha and Indian regiments.
Total trekking time: 4 hours
Overnight stay.
DAY 5
Ulleri - Ghorepani
Today’s trek start with a steep ascend for about 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way you could see good view of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997 mts.), Hiunchuli (6441 mts.) and Annapurna South peaks (7219 mts.). later part of trek is quite easier passing through rhododendron and shadowy trees and descends gently up to the final camp. You could come across monkeys and various species of birds this day.
Total trekking time: 4-5 hrs
Overnight stay.
DAY 6
Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani
Today trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180 mts.) and on to Tadapani (2675 mts.) which takes about 5 and half hours.
Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232 mts.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 mts.), Tukuche Peak (6920 mts.), Nilgiri (6940 mts.), Varaha Shikhar (7847 mts.), Mt. Annapurna I
(8091 mts.), Annapurna South (7219 mts.), Annapurna III (7855 mts.), Machhapuchhare (6993 mts.), Annapurna IV (7525 mts.), Annapurna II (7937 mts.), Lamjung Himal (6931 mts.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani. After walking for almost one and half hour you reach Gurung Hill which has the splendid mountain views as Poon Hill. From here you follow small forests with rhododendron, bamboos until you reach Deurali. The trail goes steeply down through deep forests all the way to Banthati. It takes one hour from here to reach Tadapani. Tadapani is a small village surrounded by beautiful forests which grants you a magnificent view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Annapurna II and other peaks.
Total trekking time: 5-6 hrs
DAY 7
Tdapani- Sinuwa
Today Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa. It is very easy trek by ascending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You could hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way.
This is one of the popular destinations for the birds lovers. After the 4 hours walking you will arrive at Chomrong (2170 mts) where we will stop for lunch. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455 mts.), Annapurna II and Fishtail. After the lunch, first one hr down hill to Chomrong Khola then 2 hrs gradually ascent walk to Sinwa for overnight stay.
Total trekking time: 7 hrs
Overnight stay.
DAY 8
Sinuwa - Deorali
Today trek to Deorali (3230 mts.) which takes about 05 hours. You trek gently through rich forests of rhododendron and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan (2630 mts.) where there are few lodges and camp sites. Now you pass through muddy trail which traverses high above the river. There is debris of avalanches except during winter season. After short trek, you reach at Himalayan Hotel (2900 mts.), the town named after the Himalayan Hotel. Beyond this, the trail is a steep ascent up to Hinko Cave (3160 mts.), this named as a huge overhanging rock provides some protection against rain and avalanches. It takes approximately twenty minutes through normally ascent path to reach Deorali.
Total trekking time: 5 hrs
Overnight stay.
DAY 9
Deorali - Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Today trek from Deorali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 mts.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820 mts.) and it takes about four hours. From here, the valley widens and becomes less steep and you can see the gates to the sanctuary. The trail is less steep. As the trail continues into the sanctuary, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs. After short trek you will be at Bagar (3310 mts.), a meadow and some abandoned hotels. The normal trail follows the left side of the valley. Now the trail appears gently ascent until you reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820 mts). This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441 mts.), Annapurna South (7229 mts.), Annapurna I (8091 mts.), Annapurna III (7555 mts.), Gangapurna (7454 mts.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997 mts.). The path follows through alpine meadow and after some distance your trails go gently up. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170 mts.). From here, you can see the views of several peaks at 360 degree.
Total trekking time: 4 hrs
Overnight stay.
DAY 10
Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Dovan
Today trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630 mts.) which takes about five hours. It’s much easier going down.
Total trekking time: 5 hrs
Overnight stay
DAY 11
Dovan - Chhomrong
Today trek from Dovan to Chhomrong (2040 mts) which takes about 06 hours. The path is descent up to Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar after which the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You trek gradually descend to the Chhumrong Khola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhumrong.
Total trekking time: 6 hrs
Overnight stay
DAY 12
Chhomrong - Ghandruk
Today trek to Ghandruk to Chhomrong which takes approximately four hours. At the beginning of the day, you could descend steeply to Kimron Khola (1700 mts.) and then gently for an hour up to Ghandruk kot (2100 mts.), one of the major ethnic group of Nepal.
Total trekking time: 4 hrs
DAY 13
Ghandruk - Nayapul- Pokhara
Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti which takes about six hours. You begin your trail following gentle flat path passing through forests, rocks and terraces. After Kimche (1638 mts.) the trail descends through human settlements and terraces upto Seuli Bazaar. From here, the trail moves along the bank of Modi Khola to Birethanti. Enroute you pass through forests, rice terraces & waterfalls. Birethanti is a small town with few lodges, shops and human settlements. From Bierethanti you walk for almost twenty minutes through flat path upto Nayapul (New Bridge). Here you board vehicle to drive back to Pokhara which takes approximately one and half hours.
Total trekking time: 6 hrs
Overnight stay.
DAY 14
Pokhara - Kathmandu
After breakfast in the morning you say goodbye to Pokhara and head back to bustling Kathmandu by car.
Overnight stay.
DAY 15
Leave Kathmandu
Today in time transfer to airport to board the return / onward flight.
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