Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. This trek incorporates diverse terrain, culture, and wildlife. Along with the most spectacular and close up view of Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri. Cherry on the cake is the sunrise view from Poon Hill. You will seldom see a picturesque panorama than this. ABC serves as a great alternative to Everest Base Camp Trek which is high on budget and tougher than ABC.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Reach Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. If you arrive early then you will have time to visit some popular and religious sites viz. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa or just stroll in Thamel. It’s your own activity day. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Hille – Ulleri (Flight: 30 mins | Drive: 50km, 3 hours | Trek: 4.5 km, 2 hours | 6750ft)

Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Pokhara. Your flight will be quite early in the morning. Pokhara is gateway to various treks in the Annapurna region. Have breakfast and drive to Hille which is the starting point of the trek. Begin your trek to Ulleri. Today’s walk is easy and has gradual ascent. We check in at our tea house. Overnight in Ulleri.

Day 3: Ulleri – Ghorepani with Poon Hill (Trek: 14 km, 7-8 hours | 9400ft)

Post breakfast, we begin our trek towards Ghorepani. We will be walking through beautiful Rhododendron forests today. After about 4 hours of walking, we will reach Ghorepani village. Check-in at our teahouse and have lunch. Post lunch we will hike up to Poon Hill (10530ft.) – One of the best view points of the Annapurna Conservation area. Enjoy panoramic views of the famous Annapurna region including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhare and Manaslu. Walk back to our teahouse. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Day 4: Ghorepani – Tadapani (Trek: 12 km, 6-7 hours | 8,563 ft)

Today’s leg is a mixture of descents and ascents. Post breakfast start trekking west along ridge (deurali) and is quite scenic. We pass Banthanti village to reach Tadapani. Overnight in Tadapani.

Day 5: Tadapani – Chomrong (Trek: 10 km, 6-7 hours | 7146 ft)

Post breakfast, start marching towards Chomrong. The trek from Tadapani descends through unspoiled oak and rhododendron forests with views of the Annapurnas along the way. We stop for lunch at Kimrong Khola (river), a tributary of the Modi Khola River. From here the trail ascends for 1-2 hours before reaching the ridge where it becomes easier before reaching Chomrong Village – the last village on the trail until ABC. Overnight in Chomrong.

Day 6: Chomrong – Dovan/Himalaya (Trek: 12 km, 5-6 hours | 8530 ft)

Post breakfast, descend down to the Chomrong Khola to cross the suspension bridge. After that the trail becomes steep for about an hour. It becomes level before you enter bamboo forests. After about two hours you you will reach Dovan. We will walk additional 20 min to reach Himalaya. Check in at our teahouse. Overnight in Himalaya.

Day 7: Himalaya – Machapuchre Base Camp (Trek: 8 km, 6-7 hours | 12170 ft)

Post breakfast, we begin climbing ahead towards Machapuchare Base Camp.. After a gradual ascent for an hour we will reach Deurali. From here The climb becomes steep till we reach Bagar. From Bagar it is continuous climb till we reach MBC. Overnight at MBC.

Day 8: Machapuchre Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo (Trek: 13 km, 9 hours | 7580 ft)

Today we start early to achieve our ultimate aim – Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is about 1200ft. higher than MBC and hence today’s trail is a gradual ascent. The initial 1 km ascent is the only steep climb we have today. Reach ABC and find yourself surrounded by big mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli and Machapuchare. Click photos and start our descent. This is the longest day of our trek. Trace back the same route and cross MBC, Deurali and Dovan to reach Bamboo. Overnight in Bamboo.

Day 9: Bamboo – Jhinu – Pokhara (Trek: 4 km, 5 hours | Drive: 2.5 hours | 2700 ft)

Start your leg with a steep ascent towards Sinuwa. After about 45 min of climbing, we will begin our descend. Descend down continuously as you pass through Sinuwa and Chomrung Khola. Reach Jhinu in the afternoon. Board our vehicles and drive down to Pokhara. Overnight in a Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 10: Pokhara – Kathmandu

Take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Reach Kathmandu and check in at our hotel. Free time. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 11: Fly out