Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Annapurna Base Camp gives a deep-rooted feeling of trekking. It is indeed fantastic and adventurous for those people who love enjoying the natural flora and fauna with pedantic snow-capped peaks.
Highlights
Key trip facts at a glance.
Gallery
Trip photos and moments.
Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp gives a deep-rooted feeling of trekking. It is indeed fantastic and adventurous for those people who love enjoying the natural flora and fauna with pedantic snow-capped peaks. This ideal trek is a classical one to take in unparalleled mountain scenery and the enormous glaciers’ outlook, including true Nepalese life and culture. Annapurna Base Camp trekking starts and ends in Pokhara, being a part of the Annapurna Circuit or the Jomsom/Muktinath trek. The Annapurna Base Camp is spread from Tatopani through Ghorepani and Tadapani by joining the main Sanctuary trail at Chhomrong. The trek involves several ascents and descents but is not so hard to attempt, as there are several alternative routes to the Sanctuary, all meeting at Chhomrong.
Annapurna Base Camp trails are also famous for trekkers because the principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna III, and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow gorge fully 12,000 ft. deep. 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 in Nepal, and the valley is located so that these treks can be easily combined with treks into the Kali Gandaki region to the west.
How difficult is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5 to 7 hours a day with a light rucksack. On some days we might even need to walk for 7 to 8 hours. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, and have strong determination, we may accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. No previous trekking experience is needed for the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform us before booking the trips. We also recommend that you consult your doctor before the trip.
Accommodation and Foods:
We will organize for you the best and most deluxe hotel in Kathmandu as per your requirements and tea-house lodge during the Annapurna trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. However, tea houses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking area at lower elevations, but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
We will provide all breakfast at Kathmandu and Pokhara to valuable guests. And 3 times a day, meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided during the trek. Generally, we recommend to our guests to take typical Nepali traditional foods like Dal Bhat and curry, because they will be fresh and good for your hygiene.
Best Time to Travel
March to May and September to December are the best months for these trekking trips. Although this trip can be taken during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.
Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal Himalaya Tour’s team will be in the Kathmandu airport to receive you without any delay according to your arrival flight schedule. It may take some time, like 30-40 minutes, to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit from the airport and stuff your name card and our company name, “Nepal Himalaya Tours.” As you see the card, our staff will greet you and transfer you to the hotel by luxury car. After check-in, you can take a rest or visit our office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner with our team member.
After breakfast, you will drive to Pokhara from the scenic Prithvi Highway, which will take you about 6 to 7 hours, including time for breakfast and lunch on the way. In the evening, we may go for a boating trip on Phewa Lake, see the spectacular views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range reflected in all its glory in the cool green water of the lake, and visit the temple, which is only available by boat.
After breakfast in Pokhara, we will start your journey for Annapurna Poon Hill Trekking. Drive by car to the Nayapul via the large village of Kaski; it will take about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then we will start the dream trek from Nayapul, crossing a large and prosperous town, Birethanti. Today the trekking trail follows the bamboo forests and passes waterfalls with plunge pools, which invite us to swim. We may have lunch at the small village of Sudame. After lunch the trail climbs steadily up to the Hile and then to Tikhedhunga.
From Tikhedhunga the trail ascends to Ulleri village through a stone staircase. Ulleri is a large Magar village situated at 2070 m. From Ulleri the trail gently climbs through pasture and cultivated fields; as we climb up, you walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest. We have lunch at Nangethanti. And evening at Ghorepani. From Ghorepani we will see majestic views of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m), Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri (6940 m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tarke Kang (7193 m), and other mountains.
Early morning climb up to Poon Hill (3210 m); from here we will see one of the beautiful Himalayan panorama views. Poon Hill provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. From Poon Hill one can enjoy spectacular views of Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche Peak Nilgiri (6940 m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tarke Kang (7193 m), Gangapurna (7454 m), Lamjung Himal (6986 m), Mt. Fishtail (Macchapuchre 6997 m), Tent Peak, and many more high Himalayas. Trek down to Ghorepani after breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani. A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna, The trail descends steeply through a dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani, which provides us a close-up sunset view.
Today we trek descends to Kimrong stream through the forest of rhododendron. Then we walk towards Chhomrong crossing through the Gurung village. Chhomrong offers you close views of Mt. Annapurna south and Hiunchuli and the virgin peak, Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre).
After descending to the suspension bridge over the Chomrong Khola, we hike the undulating trail to the small hamlet of Dobhan via the villages of Sinuwa, Kuldihar, and Bamboo. About half an hour past Dobhan is a shrine, which is the sacred home of the deity Panchhi Baraha, and next to it is a view of an impressive waterfall. Passing the Modi Khola, the trail goes steeply up to the Himalaya.
The trail continues gradually ascending to Machhapuchre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) and takes about 5 hours. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by spectacular mountains.
Wake up early in the morning, explore the hidden valley, and then trek back to Bamboo (2345 m). After breakfast, you will be walking all the way downhill to Bamboo; it takes about 6 hours.
Early morning breakfast at lodge, we start to trek from Bamboo to Jhinu (hot spring). It takes around 5 to 6 hours.
Today, our trek leads to another beautiful village of this region, known as Tolka, crossing through Landruk. Still, you will have scenic views of Mt. Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
The day starts with climbing steps through the forest until Deurali. Deurali gives you a nice view of Pokhara Valley with Phewa Lake on the south and the Annapurna range on the north. We then descend to Dhampus, another beautiful Gurung village.
We trek about 3 hours down to Dhampus Phedi and drive 30 minutes by car to Pokhara, and then we go back to Kathmandu. Evening farewell dinner with culture show.
After breakfast we transfer to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We hope you enjoyed the Annapurna Base Camp trekking tour with us, and we are sure you will be back for a trip to the Nepal Himalaya next year with your friends.
Includes / Excludes
Trip Includes
- Accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin sharing basis).
- Standard meals are served during the trekking (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Tea house lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Airport transfers (pickup and drop-off) and ground transportation in a private tourist vehicle.
- One experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide.
- One porter for every two trekkers (each porter carries up to 25 kg total—approximately 12–13 kg per trekker).
- Wages, accommodations, meals, equipment, insurance, and medical coverage for all trekking staff.
- Trekking Permit – Annapurna Conservation and Agency Paperwork
- Trip completion certificate
- Administrative & Taxes
Trip Excludes
- International airfare .
- Lunches and dinners while in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Extra snacks, alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, during the trek.
Know Before You Go
Nepal is a wonderful land to visit, geographically located between China and India—a landlocked country, but we can get the variety of weather and different land structures here in Nepal. In the northern part of Nepal, you can see the panoramic mountains, including Mt. Everest—the top of the world. The middle part of Nepal is a hilly region; Kathmandu and Pokhara are also included in the hilly region, and it is a land for trekking and hiking. Hilly regions are the gateway to adventure trekking trails like Langtang, Everest, and Annapurna. The south part of the country is the Terai region, and you can find flat land and warm weather. You are hiking in the Annapurna region, which is located in the middle part of the country. You will hike every day for 3 to 7 hours. On the way, if you feel uncomfortable or get sick, we will use first aid in the beginning; if it is not sufficient, we will take you to the nearest hospital if it happens. However, it is only for 3 days of hiking; we hope you will complete it smoothly.