Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 15 Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Welcome Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Welcome to Nepal, a magical country in the Himalayas. Our representative will be waiting for your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport as planned. He will be ready to help you to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to re-energize, we will go for a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant in the center of Kathmandu where you will be given a short briefing about your trip. You will then spend the night at the hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu Valley and preparation for the trek (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, we'll begin our guided tour of the cultural world heritage monuments in Kathmandu, including the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the largest stupa in the world Bouddhanath stupa, and Swoyambhunath Stupa, which is also known as the Monkey Temple. We will also take a short visit to the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square with its temple, distinctive buildings, and Kumari(living goddess). Then, we will have a short discussion and introductions with our fellow trekking crew members in the evening.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Valley (823m/2,700ft) 5-6 hrs drive

Car

5-6 Hrs

Overnight

Pokhara

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Early in the morning, we will travel to our next destination, Pokhara, taking a private vehicle early in the morning, and passing through the lovely Nepalese countryside. We will then spend the remaining time of the day exploring the nearby lakeside locations and spending the night at a motel.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,577m/5,173 ft) 1 hr drive and 4 hrs walk

Overnight

Tikhedhunga

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After a very early breakfast, we will start the day with an hour's drive to Nayapul, from where we will start our journey to Birethanti. Birethanti is a sizable and affluent town next to the Modi River. After this, we start our trek from Sudami to Hile (1,495m). We conclude our trek after reaching Tikhe Dhunga.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Ghorepani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will prepare ourselves for the arduous climb and begin our walk with long stone steps steeply to Ulleri village enjoying the breathtaking Himalayan panoramic view. We will have a wonderful day of hiking amid oak and rhododendron woodlands. Grasping the inner strength from the surroundings to ascend these stairs, we will move further. We reach Ghorepani after a few hours of walking, and with frequent rests in between, we can take in the breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges.

Day 06: Poon hill hike and trek to Tadapani (2,710m/8,891ft) 6-7 hrs walk

Overnight

Tadapani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After a 40-minute climb, we will reach the beautiful destination, Poon Hill (3,210m/10,530ft), early in the morning. The unimpeded sunrise over the high Himalayas and the expansive panorama of Mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) beats the tiredness you face during the trek. After having a lovely time in Poon Hill, we will return back to Ghorepani, and continue the hike to Tadapani for the night.

Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m/7,120 ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Chhomrong

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After our descent from Tadapani, we get the majestic views of the upper Modi Valley from the Kimrong Khola. Following the suspension bridge, the trail ascends to the Gurung settlement, where you will stop for lunch. We eventually arrive in Chhomrong (2,170m), a settlement tucked away at the very base of Himal Chuli, after continuing our trip uphill for another half hour. The largest Gurung community in this region is Chhomrong.

Day 08: Trek to Dovan (2,600m/8,528 ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Dovan

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Following breakfast, the trail will descend to the Chhomrong Khola before leading to the hamlet of Sinuwa Hill. We reach the upper Modi Khola valley eventually. After lunch, we will continue our hike down to Bamboo through a remote woodland area and continue the walk to Dovan for the overnight stay.

Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC- 3,700m/12,139ft) 4-5 hrs walk

Overnight

Machhapuchre Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Your morning will begin with a climb to the beautiful Himalayan Hotel (2,840m). On the route, we will explore the Hinku cave. The trail continues past a significant avalanche where we track to reach a ravine to Deurali (3,000 m/9,840 ft). We will be stopping here for lunch. After lunch, the trail continues into Machhapuchre Base Camp where we will spend the night enjoying the view of Annapurna I and Gangapurna in close proximity.

Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC- 4130m/13550ft) 3 hrs walk

Overnight

Annapurna Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

On this day, we will hike up to Annapurna Base Camp after a light breakfast. The trail will climb steadily for a few hours, passing a few shepherd cottages with no roofs along the side of a moraine. The area is quite windy and frequently covered in snow. You will rarely experience the incredible panoramic vista of snow-capped mountains surrounding you. You will get the whole day to explore and relax at the base camp. We will spend our night in the Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,300m/7,544 ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Bamboo

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After spending a fun day, we take all the memories and mesmerizing views of Mount Annapurna and will start getting ready to make our way back to Bamboo for the night. You might be aware that there are only a few guest houses located here with the aim of providing tourism services. After getting a place to stay, you may unwind in the evening, enjoying the view of beautiful snow-capped peaks.

Day 12: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,780m/5,859 ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Jhinu Danda

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, our route takes us to Khuldi Ghar. Then we will turn around and continue the hike from Sinuwa Hill to Chhomrong. After lunch in Chhomrong, the hike descends dramatically down to Jhinu, where you'll be spending the night. You will get the chance to visit a natural hot spring that is next to a stream and take a hot bath there.

Day 13: Trek to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 6-7 hrs walk & 1 hr drive

Car

1 Hrs

Overnight

Pokhara

Meal

Breakfast & Lunch

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Hotel

This long day hike mostly follows the River Modi until it reaches Landruk Village. From here, the trail will takes a downhill road that leads back to Syauli Bazaar. From Birethanthi to Nayapul, the walk is mostly pleasant as it follows the Modi River. This is the end of our excursion, and we will return back to Pokhara to spend the night.

Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) 5-6 hrs drive

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Early in the morning, we will depart for Kathmandu in a private vehicle enjoying the breathtaking Nepali countryside. Once we reach Kathmandu, we check into a hotel and re-energize ourselves. After this, you can take a rest or choose to explore the dawn in Kathmandu Valley.

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

On the last day of the trip, you can go for the last-minute souvenir or gift purchasing for family, friends, or relatives before your departure flight or drive. You can also start any further adventures or activities you may have planned with us. You will be transferred to the international airport if you are departing in order to catch a flight to another location. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!