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Trip Facts
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Mode of Trip Tea House /Lodge
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Trek Grade Moderate and Adventurous
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Highest elevation 4,130 at ABC
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Trip Duration : 13 Nights & 14 Days
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Season Aug-Dec/ Feb- May
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Type Of Trip Guided Trek
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Group Size 2-12 pax

Overview

Annapurna Base Camp trek is  the exciting journey to the base camp of  Mt. Annapurna [8,091 meters ,  “The tenth highest peak in world” It is  is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable Himalayan adventures. This extraordinary adventure to the north-central prospects of the Himalayas follows one of the oldest trekking routes and takes you across the fascinating allurements of the second mainstream trekking route in the country.

Annapurna Base camp Trekking ( ABC Trek) promises an incredible and unforgettable experience moving along the captivating landmarks of the Annapurna region. During this trek, you will across the lush forested trails adorned with dotted rhododendron flowers, terraced farms and alpine meadows with incredible mountain vistas on the backdrop. You will also get the opportunity to relish the unique and fascinating culture, traditions, and hospitality of the indigenous Gurung and Magar ethnic groups of the region.

During Annapurna Base camp Trek you will also get the opportunity to explore the fascinating diversity of the Annapurna Conservation Area, which is home to endangered species of flora and fauna like red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan musk deer, Kasmir musk deer, Himalayan black bear, gray wolf, lynx, cheer pheasant, crimson horned pheasant, etc.

Adventure Great Himalaya created 13 days Annapurna base camp trek, the trek take you through of popular Annapurna Himalaya  sunrise view point poon hill,   if you have limit time, The trek can shorten to 9 days to go directly base camp without poonhill.

Our 13-day ABC Trek journey starts from Kathmandu (1,400 meters). We’ll travel to Pokhara (823 meters) from Kathmandu either by tourist bus or by flight. The following day, we’ll take a scenic drive to Hile, which takes about 2 hours, and then begin trekking to Ulleri (1,980 meters).

Ulleri is a picturesque village renowned for its local traditions and stunning views of the first Annapurna mountain. From Ulleri, we will trek to Ghorepani (2,850 meters),  a famous Magar village, which brings you to the exciting vantage point in the Annapurna region, Poon Hill (3,210 meters). From this hill, you can enjoy the breathtaking, stunning 360° panorama of the Himalayan peaks, like Annapurna, Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and several other adjacent peaks.

Moving further in your journey, you will pass through the beautiful high-altitude settlements of Tadapani (2,610 meters), Chomrong (1,951 meters) and Dovan (2,130 meters) before reaching Annapurna Base Camp (4,160 meters) through Machhpuchhre Base Camp (3,720 meters). After soaking in the mystical atmosphere of the Himalayas in this ABC Trek Nepal and exploring two of the most popular base camps in the region, you will begin your descending journey.

From the base camp, you will descend down to Bamboo (2,050 meters) and soak in the natural hot spring at Jhinu Danda (1,700 meters). Then, you drive down to Pokhara and enjoy a leisurely day at this popular tourist destination, which is popular for its serene lakeside views. Them ending your journey on a high note at Pokhara, you will fly back to Kathmandu, enjoying the aerial views of the sparkling Himalayas and lush valleys down below.

 

 Annapurna Base Camp  Trek Highlight

  • Incredible Sunrise and Sunset view from Poonhill Over Annapurna range.
  • Walk through of Local Village and their spectacular lifestyle.
  • Overnight   stay at the Base camp (4130m) from the see level.
  • Stunning landscapes,  terraces, lakes, forests and mountain views
  • 360 degree views of the Himalayas from base camp.
  • Visit the beautiful   lake city of Pokhara

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

At Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be well received by AGH guide and staff for transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city, after getting refreshed our guide / leader will brief the group of the trip to Ghorepani & Poon Hill around Annapurna, hotels, lodge, includes welcome dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with culture programs.

Accommodation – 3 Star Hotel ( Hotel Kailash Kutte or Apsara boutique)
Meals – Dinner

Day 2

Fly To Pokhara , 25 Minuts , Overnight Hotel

After Breakfast  9 am transfer to Domestic airport and fly to Pokhara about 11 am,  free  time, overnight hotel.

Meals – Breakfast
Accommodation –  Hotel ( Hotel Ice land or Hotel Batika )

Day 3

Drive to Hile (trek point) with 4 hrs trek to Ulleri 1,980m

 Trekking Duration: 4 Hour
Distance:  5 km
Altitude : 1980 m

From Pokhara, you can take a jeep for a few hours to reach Hile, passing through Nayapul and Birethanti along the way. In Birethanti, we’ll make a stop for the necessary checkpoint procedures. Once we arrive in Hile, we’ll cross the suspension bridge at Tikhedhunga and embark on a scenic uphill trek to Ulleri. This trek usually takes about 2 hours. We’ll spend the night in Ulleri, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountains.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 4

Trek to Ghorepani 2,850 m – 06 hrs.

 Trekking Duration: 6 Hour
Distance:  8 km
Altitude : 2850 m

Morning starts with steep uphill climb on stone steps for an hour or more to reach on top Ulleri village, moderate size villages with houses in traditional Nepalese style of slated roofs from here walk leads with gradual slow climb into enchanting cool rhododendron and pine forested area to reach at Ghorepani village, located on a ridge surrounded with beautiful rhododendron trees. This village inhabited mostly by Poon people of Magar tribe and famous for Poon Hill view top which is an hour climb.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 5

Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,640m – 05 hrs.

 Trekking Duration: 6 Hour
Distance:  10 km
Altitude : 2600 m

Early morning climb to the top of Poon Hill to catch the stunning sunrise over array of Himalayan peaks from world 7th highest Dhaulagiri-10th highest Annapurna with range of peaks including world 8th highest Manaslu with majestic Machhapuchare peak “Fish Tail”.After enjoying exciting moment head back to Ghorepani and continues trek with uphill and downhill through cool forest then reaching at Tadapani for overnight stop.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 6

Trek to Chomrong 1,951m – 06 hours.

 Trekking Duration: 6 Hour
Distance:  8 km
Altitude : 1951 m

From this nice and quiet village, morning walk on downhill into cool forest of rhododendron and pines trees to reach Kimrong valley. After Kimrong valley an uphill climb for an hour to reach on top of Chomrong village, and then short downhill to main Chomrong village for overnight, this is the last permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 7

Trek to Dovan 2,130m – 06 hours.

 Trekking Duration: 6, 7  Hour
Distance:  9 km
Altitude :  2130 m

After Chomrong morning walk on short downhill over terraced farm fields and to Chomrong river, after crossing bridge an uphill for an hour to Sinuwa Danda a small place with few lodges offering grand views of surrounding rolling green hills, from here walk into dense forest till Bamboo is reached, located near Modi River.From here an hour walk with gradual up to Dovan for overnight stop, situated in a forested area around Modi River gorge.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 8

Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m – 06 hrs

 Trekking Duration: 6 Hour
Distance:  9 km
Altitude : 3720 m

From here onward air gets cooler towards Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, walk leads on winding path with ups to Himalaya Hotel near large Hinko Cave, beneath Huinchuli peak. From here walk on glacier and moraine around old avalanche area, after crossing a small bridge near Deurali before Machhapuchare Base Camp is reached.

After Deurali tree lines disappears with only high alpine bushes and shrubs, our route climbs following Modi river upstream, walk gets pleasant for an hour and with steep up to reach at Machhapuchare Base Camp for overnight.This place with few lodges located on the bottom of Mt. Machhapuchare North Face, from here onward starts Annapurna Sanctuary area.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 9

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4, 160 m – 04 hours.

 Trekking Duration: 2, 3 Hour
Distance:  3 km
Altitude : 4160 m

After a wonderful morning overlooking views of Annapurna mountain range, from here a short walk to the base camp, morning walk on the grassy uphill slopes then reaching higher almost level ground near Annapurna Base Camp, morning walk with stunning views of close Annapurna peaks that circles the sanctuary facing Annapurna I.

 

After a good scenic walk reaching at Annapurna Base Camp a magnificent spot with about three large lodges at present, offering tremendous awesome scenery of snow capped peaks that encircles around this lovely spot at base camp, afternoon at leisure to enjoy the mountain views.Annapurna area was first explored by the British Adventure Col. James O.M. ‘Jimmy’ Roberts in the year 1956 and exposed to the world as the ‘Sanctuary of Gods’. The Sanctuary has been christened as “Annapurna Sanctuary” ever since.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 10

Trek Back to Bamboo 2,050 m – 06 hours.

Trekking Duration: 7  Hour
Distance: 16 km

After a grand time at Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp, morning walk on the downhill path all the way to Deurali, then with few ups and downs with gradual winding trail in the serene forest and back to the tree lines to Bamboo for the overnight stay.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation : Lodge

Day 11

Trek to Jhinu danda 1,700m Drive Back to Pokhara

Trekking Duration: 5 Hour
Distance: 8.5 km

From here a short steep up to Khuldi Ghar, then on the winding downhill pathThrough the dense forest to Sinuwa danda, from here walk descends to Chomrong khola. After the bridge an uphill walk for less than an hour reaching at Chomrong village for rest stop or lunch,

After Chomrong with another up for half hour to the top of Chomrong ridge, then our route descends to Jhinu danda, We will cath Jeep In Jhinu and drive back Pokhara.

Meals -:  Breakfast / Lunch /
Accommodation : Hotel ( Hotel Batika  / Iceland )

Day 12

From Pokhara to Kathmandu by  Flight

After a marvelous time on high mountains and hills of Annapurna Himal, After breakfast, 9 am transfer to domestic airport and fly back to Kathmandu, Overnight Hotel

Meals -:  Breakfast
Accommodation : Hotel ( Hotel  Kailash Kuttee  / Apsara Boutique )

Day 13

International departure homeward bound.

Today, last day in this unique Nepal country of Himalayan wonders, after great adventure and experience around Poon Hill & Annapurna Base Camp trekking, as your flight time AGH staff transfer you to Kathmandu airport for your international departure homeward bound or to your next port of call.

Meals -:  Breakfast
Transportation –  Car / Van

Cost Include/ Exclude

What’s include

  • Airport / Hotel/ Airport Transportation
  • 2 Nights 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu  and Pokhara with breakfast
  • Travel to Pokhara – From Kathmandu / Pokhara  and return  Kathmandu  by flight
  • Annapurna Trekking Permit and necessary company documents
  • Full board meals on the trek  (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Hot Drinks : Tea / Coffee
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek.
  •  Trekking Guide :An experienced, helpful and good English Speaking Guide.
  • Trekking Porters:  One Porter for 2 Trekkers
  • Company T-shirt and Trekking map
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
  • All government taxes and service charge.
  • Farewell Dinner

What’s excluded

  •  International airfare and Nepal visa
  • Personal Travel   insurance and also emergency rescue evacuation
  • Lunch / Dinner in City  like Kathmandu, Pokhara ( Except farewell diner)
  • All the Bar bills – Bottle of Drinks, extra Hot drinks,  personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, Hot Shower)
  • Tips for Guide, Porter

Equipment List

BAG/ RUCKSACK

  • Duffel bag or rucksack
  • Day pack

FOOTWEAR

  • Weatherproof walking boots or shoes
  • Inside footwear (flip flops)
  • Multiple pairs of warm socks

CLOTHING

  • Warm base layer underwear top and bottoms (woolen or synthetic)
  • Light breathable hiking trousers
  • 1, 2  t-shirt
  • Warm mid layer top (woolen or synthetic)
  • Down jacket( -10 to -15)

More detils Packing List

More Trip Info

Annapurna Base Camp Trek  Route

The Annapurna Base camp Trek route Via poon hill start  From Kathmandu, we drive to Pokhara, the “Venice of the Himalaya”, where the white peaks are reflected in the water of Phewa Lake. After having breakfast, we will drive to Nayapul to start hiking.

The hiking trail passes through a Hindu farming village up to Tibeto-Berman groups for two days to Ghorepani. We will ascend Nepal’s most incredible viewpoint, Poon hill. Trekkers could see panoramic sunrise over Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu.

We have created 13 day Annapurna Base Camp trek with a perfect itinerary at a reasonable cost. This scenic hiking leads you through golden rice paddies, high-elevated scenery and lush rhododendron forest.

The ABC trail then swings east towards the Modi Khola where gushing water rush over boulder on their way to Indian plains. This route offers plenty time to acclimatize as it gains the altitude gradually. At Taglung, the trail veers north and climb up the valley through the mixed forest and lush farmlands. The villages on the route are charming and warmly hospitable.

The main activity begins at Macchapuchhare BC, which is followed by a challenging ascent to Annapurna BC (4,130m/13,550ft), amid the breathtaking Annapurna Sanctuary Amphitheater. At BC, a massive wall of rock and ice rising 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) will surround you, with a U-shaped glacial valley below. Some prominent peaks seen from BC are Annapurna (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), and Hiunchuli (6,441m).

Annapurna Base Camp Trek with a Hike to Poon Hill

A scenic hike to Poon Hill offers a good time for acclimatization before we rise to Annapurna Base Camp. Add to this, you will get opportunity to interact with local – Gurung and Magar community, who are known for their bravery in British Gurkha Regiment.

13 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is perfect amalgamation of two most sought and popular trekking routes of Nepal (ABC and Poon Hill). These two trekking routes cover about 80% of visitors in Annapurna region.

Adventure Great Himalaya Time Sever

If you have a limited time and you truly want to spend quality time at your vacation, flying (Ktm to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu) is the best choice. Flight route will deliver you early; allowing you to start your vacation as soon as you arrive. If you opt to drive, you will spend whole day in vehicle; which drastically cuts down the time you can spend there. And at the end of your trip, a flight back to Kathmandu will save your one more day.

14 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is perfect for avid trekkers who wish to explore the major attractions that Annapurna Conservation Area. A complete trip is full of adventure, fun, and discovery!

Best Time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Best time to trek to the Annapurna Base Camp depends according to personal preferences and choices. But, one of the peak seasons for trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp is during the month of September, October, November, March, April, and May.

Autumn ( September, October, November)

The temperature of the Annapurna region during autumn may range between 13-17 degrees. During the day and night, the temperature is comparatively low. One of the best things about autumn is that you may not have to face the problem of rainfall while trekking. Autumn brings clear and dry weather which is the most favorable time of the year.

Spring ( March, April, May)

Spring is the second best time for trekking to the ABC after autumn. During Spring, the weather and temperature of the Annapurna region are warm and humid but not too hot for trekking. Spring is the time when new plants grow and flowers bloom. So, during this time, the surrounding becomes even more beautiful.

If you are trekking in Spring, be prepared for the May rainfall too. Carry appropriate trekking gears when you leave for trekking. Make sure you check the weather forecast before starting your journey.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty

The Annapurna Base Camp sits at an altitude of 4130 meters while you have to cover a distance of 115 kilometers. To cover the distance, you may have to walk for about 6-7 hours a day. The Annapurna hiking trail is easy for those who used to walk regularly. You might get altitude sickness if you are fresher in trekking and hiking.

ABC Trek weather and temperature

The weather and temperature of the Annapurna region also determine the difficulty level of the trek. It might turn quite challenging during winter and monsoon. During winter the paths may be covered with snow. Similarly, during monsoon, rainfall may make your trek uncomfortable since the paths get muddy and slippery.

Accommodation in ABC Trek

Finding accommodation in the ABC trek during peak season is hard in some places. However, we can arrange accommodation for any season.  You must be aware of the fundamental facilities accessible in that location, such as pricing, sanitation, teahouses, camp lodging, and specific route. The route to Annapurna Base Camp is well-worn. There you find several tiny villages appear along the trail where you encounter bazillion teahouses and have lunch breaks. get more details here ow is the Accommodation in ABC Trek

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