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Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 12 Days

Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 12 Days

“Annapurna Base Camp Trek – Most Popular Trekking Route of Nepal”

Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal is the most popular trekking route. Book the trip towards base camp of world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8091 m),

  • World’s 10th Tallest Mountain
  • Multicultural Village & Multiethnic Community
  • Natural Hot Springs
  • More than dozens Mountains
  • Rivers & Waterfalls
  • Diversified Flora and Fauna

Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal is the most famous trekking trail. It is all season Trekking package. Trekkers will be able to experience the great diversified culture and nature of beautiful Nepal.

Nepal Hiking Himalaya Treks & Expeditions has knitted the updated itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Other names are Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and ABC Trek. It is utmost necessary to provide the best walking experience for the sustainable tourism in Nepal.

Walk on the dusty trail is not worthwhile. Lots of hilly roads are shortened. Therefore, updated itinerary for Nepal Trekking is necessary.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – Route Overview

Nayapul or Birethanti is original trek start point for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, Nepal Hiking Himalaya takes you further towards Hille on private jeep as the road is dusty and crowded. It is not memorable to walk on the motorway during the trekking.

Trekkers travel to Hille on Jeep. Walking is from Hille to Ulleri on 1st day of ABC Trek. The route is simple and easy with magnificent scenery of terraced farmlands and surrounding hills.

Trekkers are tested on the second day. This day is completely uphill walking for almost 6 hours towards Ghorepani. Though the uphill trekking can be treacherous the scenery and green lush forests environment keeps you motivated. Ghorepani is the first town/village on Annapurna Trek with great Himalayan perspective.

Trekkers take the early morning hike of about 45 minutes before sunrise to Poon Hill (3210m). Experience the sunrise from such a vantage point.

We get spectacular vista of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Himchuli etc. Trekkers then follow the trail full of green lush forests, narrow valleys, rivers and hamlets to Annapurna Base Camp. Places like Tadapani, Chhomrung and Himalaya are used as the overnight rest places.

Annapurna Base Camp

Walking on Machhapuchhre Base Camp before reaching the base camp of Annapurna is another event to capture. Relish every moment while at Annapurna Base Camp. It is probably the most serene place on the earth. ABC Trek evolves even more while you return. Places like Dovan and Jhinu are the resting point for the overnight.

Observe Nepalese culture and traditions. Witness the Himalayan beauty. Encounter the great natural wonders of Nepal.

Jhinu is the place for final celebration. Enjoy the local delicacies and folk songs with the crew members and local people. Trekkers will then walk for about 3.5 hours to reach Siwai from Jhinu. They will take the jeep to Pokhara.

Book the Annapurna Base Camp Trek also known as ABC Trek with Nepal Hiking Himalaya. We assure great hospitality and updated itinerary to save your travel cost and time.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Day 2 Fly Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) and Trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 6 hrs trek
Day 3 Trek Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 5 hrs trek
Day 4 Chhomrong to Dovan (2580m/8460ft): 6 hrs trek
Day 5 Doban to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 4 hrs trek
Day 6 Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m/12135ft): 3 – 4 hrs trek
Day 7 Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft): 2 – 3 hrs trek
Day 8 Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310m/7575ft): 6 hrs trek
Day 9 Bamboo to New Bridge or Jhinu Dada (1760m/5770 ft): 6 hrs trek
Day 10 Jhinu to Siwai 3.5 Hrs Trek; Siwai to Pokhara Jeep Drive 2.5 Hrs
Day 11 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 12 Departure

Detail Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)

When you arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our airport representative will greet you and complete the formalities (Visa, etc), you need to confirm for our agent with a display board at the entrance gate. You will then transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will join a welcome dinner at a first rate traditional Nepalese restaurant where we get pleasure from a Nepalese cultural program and enjoy fine meal. Overnight in Kathmandu.When you arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our airport representative will greet you and complete the formalities (Visa, etc), you need to confirm for our agent with a display board at the entrance gate. You will then transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will join a welcome dinner at a first rate traditional Nepalese restaurant where we get pleasure from a Nepalese cultural program and enjoy fine meal. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2
Fly Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) and Trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 6 hrs trek

Today, we will take flight to Pokhara, you can take pleasure from best view of massive mountains since we go by the range in a analogous manner. When we get there in Pokhara, the spectacular lake city flaunts superb views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, 5 peaks of Annapurna and more. We will drive to Naya Pul from where we will begin the trek. From Birethanti, we ascend on the track to Ghandruk where we will be captivated the panoramic vistas of the peaks. We will pass along different small villages such as Syauli Bazar, Chomrong and Chane. After going across the suspension bridge above Khumnu Khola, we will arrive at Ghandruk, a settlement with stone houses normally occupied by the Gurung community. Outstandingly close-up towering views of Fishtail, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South mountains will captivate us and we also get an option to travel around rich culture of the Gurung culture and settlement at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.

Day 3
Trek Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 5 hrs trek

On this day, we go up for an hour to Ghandrukkot and then a vertically move down to the Kimron Khola. We, then, have an easy walk for around an hour and once more escalate to Chhomrong. While mountaineering, we stumble on the grand mountain of Annapurna South over the community and the scene of Fishtail peak (Machhapuchhre). Chhomrong is an eye-catching village situated on the giant Annapurna massive. Overnight at Chhomrong.

Day 4
Chhomrong to Dovan (2580m/8460ft): 6 hrs trek

Leaving the striking community Chhomrong behind, we traverse the suspension bridge after that stroll up to Sinuwa Danda. The way from Sinuwa will turn out to be rather smooth. The trail passes throughout thick rhododendron woods up to Khuldighar. Subsequently, we walk down a lengthy and vertical stone steps into bamboo and rhododendron jungles all the way through which we arrive at Doban.

Day 5
Doban to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 4 hrs trek

With have a tranquil steady ascend following the path over the river through a deep bamboo, rhododendron and oak woods up the face of the gorge. We then go across two streams via small bridges. Here we will have a chance of seeing varieties of wildlife – wild pig, snow leopard, deer etc. We go up once more to the Hinko Cave. Our further ascend takes us to Deurali. We reside at Deurali this night.

Day 6
Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m/12135ft): 3 – 4 hrs trek

Today we will walk on the landslide prone sections at some point. We must be alert to protect ourselves if there is strong wind. Walking for approximately half an hour from Deurali, we will reach in the middle of river bed surrounded by huge snow-covered peaks. Walking further we will reach at Machhapuchhre Base Camp from where the panorama of Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre itself will appear in front of us. Overnight at Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

Day 7
Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft): 2 – 3 hrs trek

Leaving Machhapuchhre Base Camp, the plant life wanes. We will observe the snow boulders melting and form tiny streams. We walk next to the stream and then after mount to an area with few huts close to a moraine. There are astonishing vistas of the south face of Annapurna. Annapurna Base Camp sanctuary grips a vivacious view with the landscape of the peaks in 360 degrees. We, at this time get to view Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Hiuchuli and several more peaks. Overnight we stay at Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310m/7575ft): 6 hrs trek

Early in the morning, we will enjoy the superb sunrise view over the snow-topped mountains from Annapurna Base Camp. After our breakfast, we walk downward from Annapurna Base Camp passing Deurali, Dovan and to end with today’s trip we will reach Bamboo. Tonight, we stay at Bamboo.

Day 9
Bamboo to New Bridge or Jhinu Dada (1760m/5770 ft): 6 hrs trek

From Bamboo, we will have to walk a perpendicularly up to the Kuldi Ghar following Sinuwa, following to the stone steps that direct to Lower Chhomrong. Then, we make way to the thousand rocky steps to reach Upper Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, we trek down to Jhinu Danda. Here, we can enjoy hot springs laying 15-min ahead from Jhinu Danda. Overnight at Jhinu Dada.

Day 10
Jhinu to Siwai 3.5 Hrs Trek; Siwai to Pokhara Jeep Drive 2.5 Hrs

Leaving Jhinu danda we will walk throgh New Bridge and then to Kyumi village. We stroll to Syauli bazzar and after that move down to Birethanti. Walking for about an hour more from Birethanti we will reach Naya Pul. Then, from Naya Pul, we go back in a locally accessible vehicle and arrive in Pokhara within an hour. We then fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara enjoying same scenic flight. In the evening, we will be present at farewell dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu which will be your last night in Kathmandu.

Day 11
Fly to Kathmandu

We will take the flight back to Kathmandu; If time permit we will do the half day sightseeing of Kathmandu. Various UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES are visited. Farewell Dinner will be organized in typical Nepalese Cultural Restaurant.

Day 12
Departure

Our journey comes to an end on 12th day. Our agent will escort us to the airport and offer farewell greetings.

What to expect
What to Expect

Trekking in Nepal requires immense physical fitness and desire to conquer the high passes. However, there are numerous trails in Nepal where you can trek easily. There are low altitude destinations from where you can get the spectacular mountain vistas. There are vantage point in every hill tops. Nepal Hiking Himalaya has highly talented crew members. We have travel planners, correspondents, guides and translators. If you are stuck in the midst of anxiety and in search of best travel companion we can be the right solution.

Meals on the trekking trails will be according to the availability and altitude suitability. Our guides are selected after days of screening and interviews. Our major motto of conducting the trips is to surpass the guests’ expectations. Therefore, please feel free while traveling with us.

Here are the list of the things which you can expect while trekking or touring with us.

  • Expert Guidance
  • Highly Experienced Mountain Guides
  • Private Vehicles for the transportation
  • Luxury Hotels for the accommodation
  • Healthy Meals during your stay in Nepal
  • Government authorized bills and checks
  • Genuine travel services
  • Customization of itinerary
  • Translators
  • Travel Planners
  • All logistics from arrival in Nepal until Departure
  • Competitive rates
  • Impeccable Hospitality & Quality Services

Whats included in this tour

Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

  • • Airport Pick Up & Drop in private transportation
  • • Trip Briefing, Pre-preparation & Counseling
  • • Government Taxes & Office Service Fees
  • • All Permits & Entrance Fees
  • • Overnight Accommodation at Hotel (During Stay in City) Room & Breakfast basis
  • • Complimentary Welcome or Farewell Dinner/Lunch
  • • Accommodation in Teahouse/Lodge/Hotel as per availability during trip
  • • 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Tea & Coffee during trip
  • • Experienced Government License Holder Trekking Guide and Local Porters
  • • Trekking Guide & Porter Salary
  • • Flight or transportation charge of Crew members if applicable
  • • Trekking Crew members’ Insurance
  • • Air and Ground Transportation to – from (Ktm – Destination – Ktm)
  • • Additional In-trip services (clerical and personal)
  • • First Aid Medicinal Kits
  • • Trekking Bags & Trekking Route Maps
  • • Trip Completion Certificate

Whats Exclude in this tour

Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

  • • All Meals stated other than on Itinerary
  • • Personal Travel Insurance; You need to get mandatory insurance to travel to certain areas of Nepal
  • • International Flight and all transportations before meeting our representatives
  • • Nepal Visa and other government formalities not related to your trip
  • • All kinds of beverages including water
  • • Wifi Internet, Hot Showers and trunk calls during the trip
  • • Personal Equipments
  • • Personal Expenses and food items beyond stated on itinerary
  • • Tips & Gratuities for the Trip Crew members

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    Trip Facts

    • Arrival On : Kathmandu
    • Departure From : Kathmandu
    • Duration : 12 days
    • Difficulty : Easy/Moderate
    • Group Size : 1-50
    • Accomodation : 3 Star Hotel/Teahouse/Lodge
    • Best Season : All Season

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