Trip code | |
Package name | Annapurna Base Camp Trekking |
Duration | 13 |
Max. elevation | 4130 m |
Level | Moderate |
Transportation | All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary. |
Accomodation | ??? Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea house during the trek. |
Starts at | Kathmandu |
Ends at | Kathmandu |
Trip route | Kathmandu - Pokhara - Ghandhruk - Chumrong - Dovan - Machhapuchare Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp |
Cost | USD 880 per person |
In our day 2 in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites like Swayumbhunath temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square , biggest hindu shrine Pashupatinath temple, biggest stupa Bouddhanath and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day trek to Annapurna base camp.Also we will have a meeting with trekking guide for briefing about whole trekking journey.
At Morning as per size of a group of people we will drive either in a car, coach or in regular tourist bus, ride takes you on Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. An interesting drive where one can witness lively scenery of Nepal beautiful landscapes with farm villages and towns. As drive continues views of distant snow mountain range and then finally reach Pokhara. A scenic city in the shadow of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail Peak.
On arrival at Pokhara, check in a nice hotel for overnight stop located near the Phewa Lake side with time for leisure stroll around lined with fancy shops, stores, restaurants and many nice hotels.
(Option of flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara a 30 minutes by air facing sweeping panorama of Central and Western Himalaya range)
Enjoy hearty breakfast and then an exciting morning drive of few hours to reach the starting point of the trek. A scenic ride as you leave Pokhara city outskirt following the Pokhara-Baglung highway with excellent views of Annapurna Himalaya. An area of low warm climate with vast farm land as drive diverts from the main road, then follow the Modi River upstream to reach the trekking point. With time to get organized, where our guide will sort out the baggage to be carried by our strong porters. Start the first day walk with climb past Syaulibazar village to reach Ghandhruk large village, populated by Gurung people the main tribe of Annapurna Himalaya region, overnight in a nice lodge with grand views of Annapurna peaks and lovely landscape.Overnight Ghandhruk.
After a pleasant overnight halt in the last village at Ghandhruk, morning a short descend to a river kimrung bridge, with climb to a Dhurpin viewpoint place with few local houses and shops as walk continues on winding path through cool shade of rhododendron and pine forest with short down-hill to a big settlement at Chumrong which is biggest gurkha solider villages. Located at the lap of Annapurna south with the front magnificient view of fish tail, himchuli, and many more landscapes. Overnight in Chumrong.
After a pleasant overnight halt in the last village at Chumrong, morning a short descend to a river, with climb to a Sinuwa ridge a place with few lodge and shops as walk continues on winding path through cool shade of rhododendron and pine forest with short down-hill to a small settlement at Bamboo. Located amidst bamboo stalks and pine trees with 4-5 simple lodge. From here few hours climb on gradual up to reach our overnight stop at Dovan a place with few nice lodges, situated in a gorge above Modi River.
From Dovan, adventure begins in the morning with climb within dense alpine forest, as walk takes you to a small place at Himalaya close to a large overhanging cave called Hinko. From here a short down and up to Deurali for lunch break, and then continue following the Modi River upstream to Machhapuchare Base Camp for overnight stop also known as MBC for short. A scenic spot perched on a high ridge right beneath majestic Machhapuchare Himal / Fish Tail North Face. Overnight Machhapuchare Base Camp.
Morning from MBC, a short day walk of less than 4 hours to Annapurna Base Camp, the main highlight and highest spot of the adventure. A slow morning climb to enter a plateau enclosed within array of high snow peaks, as walk reach you at Annapurna base camp the only base camp in whole Himalaya with facilities of a nice cozy lodge, where rooms faces amazing views of mountain scenery.
At ABC for lunch and overnight halt, enjoy rest of the afternoon with fantastic views of Annapurna group of peaks with towering wall of Mt. Annapurna-1, world tenth highest and first 8,000 m mountain conquered way back in 1950’s by French Expedition.
After a wonderful time and mesmerizing experience at Annapurna base camp with glorious views, return journey on the same way back to Bamboo, a long downhill with short climb then reach the overnight halt in a nice small lodge amidst lovely forest surrounding.
Enjoy breakfast and then a short climb with gradual trail all the way to Sinuwa Danda, after a short break descend to Chomrong River where you climb for less than an hour to reach at Chomrong for possible lunch stop.
After Chomrong a short down to Jhinu Danda, a lovely village with many good lodge located on a high ridge, enjoy the afternoon in a refreshing hot spring pool located half hour down from the lodge.
Today our great walk ends as morning leads to a bridge and then board in vehicle for exciting drive following the river all the way at Nayapul, from here back on good road as drive continues past many farm villages and town to reach Pokhara by the lake side for last overnight stop in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya.
Morning after a good breakfast an overland on the same scenic highway, where drive takes you past farm country, villages and towns as journey continues on leaving the Trisuli River behind where drive takes you on winding up to reach the suburb of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the last hour drive as you enter into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities.
Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable and fabulous adventure at Annapurna Base Camp Trekking and around amazing Nepal.
On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal International airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room the join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.
Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.