Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The Annapurna Base camp trek also popularly known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek; is perhaps one of the most beautiful trekking trail in the world. The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes it a trekker's paradise. Starting from Pokhara, climb to Naudanda (nine hills) and gain elevation gradually through Ghandrung and Chhomrong. Then follow the Modi Khola valley through thick bamboo and rhododendron forests to the Annapurna Base camp at 4200 m.

The Name “Annapurna” is literally from Sanskrit "Goddess of Harvest" which believes as a goddess of fertility and agriculture. Mount Annapurna is the 10th highest mountain in the world. Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Himalaya, a 55km long Massif with highest point Annapurna I stands at 8091m (26538ft). It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the most famous Kali Gandaki River the deepest Gorge in the world and which separates it from the Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m). The Region Annapurna is surrounded by many Himalayan ranges which include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre - the famous fish-tail mountain that dominates the skyline above Pokhara.

Annapurna region is protected by Annapurna conservation Area Project (ACAP) which was established in 1986 under the guidance of the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. The project covers the whole Annapurna range, covers an area of 7629 sq. km. and is home to over 100000 residents of different cultural and linguistic groups. ACAP is rich in biodiversity and is a treasure house for 1226 species of flowering plan.

Annapurna base camp trekking is the one of the best ways to explore nature at its richest, exploring low lying villages to high end-glaciers offering magical views towards the icy peaks of the Annapurna Mountainous Range. It offers magnificent views of the glacial basin of the Annapurna Sanctuary, formed by the gorgeous Annapurna Himalayan Range including Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Himchuli, and Manaslu.

Program Itinerary

Day 01- Arrive at Kathmandu Airport (1340 m) and trip information.Overnight at hotel.

Day 02- Rest and preparation day in Kathmandu after your long journey to Nepal. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03- Drive 7 hours to Pokhara (827m) by tourist bus. Explore around the lake side in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04- Drive 1 hour and Half  to Nayapul by private car/van/bus and trek 4 hours to Tikhedhunga (1570m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 05- Trek 6 hours to Ghorepani (2850m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 06- Hike 45 minutes early morning up to Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise view and trek 5 hours to Tadapani (2680m) via Ghorepani. Overnight at lodge.

Day 07- Trek 6 hours to Sinuwa (2325m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 08- Trek 5 hours to Deurali (3231m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 09- Trek 6 hours to Annapurna Base camp (4130m).Explore around the Base Camp. Overnight at lodge.

Day 10- Trek 6 hours back to Bamboo (2347m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11- Trek 5 hours to Jhinu hot spring (1780m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 12- Trek 6 hours to Dhampus ( 1695m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 13- Trek 2 hours to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara. Half day sightseeing around Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14- Fly in to Kathmandu from Pokhara in the morning. Free whole afternoon. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15- A full day Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley and farewell Dinner with family. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16- Transfer to international airport for your final Departure.


Cost Includes

• Pickup and drop from and to airport by private vehicle.
• Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB plan.
• Guided City tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• All standard meal during the trek (B/L/D).
• All twin sharing accommodation in lodges during the trek.
• Government license holder English speaking local guide.
• The required number of local staff and Porters to carry your luggage and to assist you during the trek.
• Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine for all trekking staffs.
• All fee of national parks and conservation areas.
• Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
• All our government taxes.
• Official expense.
• Farewell Dinne

Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other major cities.
• Travel Insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
• International airfare and airport departure tax.
• Nepal entry visa, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
• Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
• Personal trekking Equipments.
• Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.)
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

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