Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 12 Days

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The area below the base camp of Annapurna south is called Annapurna Base Camp. This trek starts at Nayapul and takes us to the Base Camp of the Annapurna South.

The area below the base camp of Annapurna south is called Annapurna Base Camp. This trek starts at Nayapul and takes us to the Base Camp of the Annapurna South. The view along the trails is superb. Walking slowly and passing through terraced farms we reach Machhapuchare base camp.  Some of the best of Nepal's diversity is compressed into less than two weeks of walking. The huge south face of Annapurna (8090 m.) provides an impressive backdrop, while the closeness of 10 peaks over 6000 m. inspires a joy as a fitting highlight of this spectacular trek. With its superb views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, it is a great place to spend a day or two. We return to Phedi and catch our vehicle for Pokhara. This area is well developed with lodge facilities.

Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m)

Meet us outside the airport, transfer to Hotel. Meet with trekking guide and discuss about necessary things.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2
Kathmandu

After breakfast, keep full day valley sightseeing with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu, Visiting Patan city, the second largest town in the valley, Krishna Mandir, Golden Temple etc.

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 3
Kathmandu - Pokhara (910m), Approx. 6 hours drive or 30 minutes flight

After breakfast, scenic drive or fly to Pokhara. Afternoon, walk around Lake city. Early evening, Trek briefing and final preparation.

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 4
Pokhara - Nayapul - Ghandruk (1,950m/), 1½hr drive, 5-6 hrs trek

After breakfast, drive to Nayapul (trail foot) and begin the trek to Birethanti, a prosperous riverside village on the Modi Khola. Walk upstream through terraced paddy fields to Syauli Bazaar, then cross the suspension bridge and ascend, with breathtaking views of mountains and climb to the beautiful Ghandruk village.

Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5
Ghandruk - Chhomrong (2,210m), 5-6 hrs

This trail follows descends down to Kimrong stream through the forest of rhododendron. We then walk towards Chhomrong crossing through the village of Gurung. Chhomrong offers you close views of Mt. Annapurna south and Hiun Chuli and Mt. Fishtail.

Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6
Chhomrong - Dovan (2,550m), 6-7 hrs

After breakfast, the trail drops to cross the Chhomrong Khola and then ascends to the charming village of Sinuwa. Thereafter the trail enters the upper Modi Khola Valley through dense forests of cane, rhododendron and oak. It rises then drops to the village of Bamboo (2,310m/7,580ft) on the banks of the river: a prefect lunch spot. After lunch, continue up through uninhabited forest to Dovan,

Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7
Dovan - Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m), 6-7 hrs

The day begins with climbs to Machhapuchhre base camp (3900meters) and to Annapurna base camp. Since the area surrounded by the mountains of every side, Known as Annapurna Sanctuary. The area gives you an spectacular views of the Himalayas including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Barah Shikhar.

Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp - Sinuwa (2,360m), 6-7 hrs

Early morning ascent for a stunning sunrise and breakfast, the journey returns to Sinuwa. Descend a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. The trek continues through beautiful rhododendron forests and down to Sinuwa

Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9
Sinuwa - Jhinu Danda (1,780m) - Landruk (1,565m), 6-7 hrs

From Sinuwa, the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, closing the day Back to Landrung with the remembrance of Annapurna south and the giant Himalayan peaks.

Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10
Landruk - Phedi - Pokhara (910m), 5-6 hrs, 40 min drive

The trails enters the narrow wooded valley of the Modi Khola and take us through the village of Dhampus. Trek down to Phedi and half an hour car drive to Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 11
Pokhara-Kathmandu (6 hrs), 220km

After breakfast, scenic drive back or fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.

Day 12
Final Departure

Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.

Meals: Breakfast

USD 850 Per Person

  • Government license holder experienced, trekking guide (trained in Wilderness First Aid& altitude sickness) and porters (1 porter for between 2 trekkers basis) with their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance, clothing, and medicine.
  • Twin sharing Tea house/Lodges Accommodation during the trekking.
  • Daily Meals are chosen from the Menu (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit.
  • TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Pokhara to treks start point Nayapul and trek finish point Phedi to Pokhara transport by Private vehicle
  • Comprehensive per-departure information
  • All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
  • Any service in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
  • International Airfare/Airport tax.
  • Hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Mineral/hot water.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, dessert, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
  • Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
  • Personal trekking gears
  • Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in Price Includes section.

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Price From USD $ 850/person
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Total $ 850 USD

Trip Facts

  • By Road
  • Small - Large
  • 4000+ meters