The combination of easy walking and majestic
scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Base Camp
(4200m), commonly known as Annapurna Sanctuary,
one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Enjoy
mountain views, thick bamboo and rhododendron
forests and a mix of cultures unparalleled by
other treks as you venture deep into the
Annapurna Himal.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 01 :
Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight at
hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 :
City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley.
(Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan). Stay overnight
at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which
takes about six hours. You depart for the six
hours drive to Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometers
west of Kathmandu. As you climb out of the
Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again
to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its
junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow
the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced
fields and small hill towns to the Seti River
that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having
pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise
with full of natural as well as cultural
heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of
Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You
can observe views to the north across the hills
and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will
take most of the morning, leaving much of the
afternoon to fall in love with its beauty. You
can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which
takes about 25 minutes.
Day 04 :
Trek from Pokhara (915m.) to Nayapul (1050m) by
car, which takes approximately one and half
hours drive. Now you begin your trek from
Nayapul (1050m.) to Tirkhedhunga (1577 m.) via
Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four
hours.
After breakfast at hotel, you could drive by car
or van for 1 and half hours to Nayapul. Then you
start your trekking. The first part of your trek
is easy passing through numerous small villages
and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend
gently to the final destination of the day. The
majority people here are Gurung and their
religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in
agricultural activities, tourism business and
some are employed in Gorkha and Indian
regiments.
Day 05 :
Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.)
and it takes about six hours. To begin your
trek, you could ascend steeply for the early 2
hours and then ascend gently passing through
Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages.
On the way, you could see good view of
Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli
(6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m.) south. Now your
trail is quite easier passing through
rhododendron and shadowy trees and descends
gently up to the final camp. You could see some
of the wild life such as monkey and various
species of birds.
Day 06 :
Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to
Tadapani (2675m.) which takes about 5 and half
hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.)
to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri
(8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri
(6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna
I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna
III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna
IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung
Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped
mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani
to Tadapani (2650 m.). After walking for almost
one and half hour you reach Gurung Hill which
has the splendid mountain views as Poon Hill.
From here you follow small forests with
rhododendron, bamboos until you reach Deurali.
The trail goes steeply down through deep forests
all the way to Banthati. It takes one hour from
here to reach Tadapanil After breakfast trek
from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2731m.) through the
deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks.
En route, you frequently see waterfalls, rocks,
wild animals, local birds and green scenarios.
Tadapani is a small village surrounded by
beautiful forests which grants you a magnificent
view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail,
and Annapurna II and so on.
Day 07 :
Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)
and it takes about three hours. It is very easy
trek by descending gently all the way through
rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense
forests. You could hear different kinds of birds
chirping on the way. This is one of the popular
destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is
a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft
centre and Gurung museum. From this village you
could see good views of Annapurna South,
Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III
(7755m.) and Fishtail.
Day 08 :
Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040 m.) which
takes approximately four hours. At the beginning
of the day, you could ascend gently for an hour
up to Ghandrukkot (2100m.) and descend steeply
to the Kimron Khola (1700m.). Immediately,
ascend steeply and walk at a level for an hour
and still ascend gently to the final camp.
Chhumrung is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary
trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major
Ethnic group of Nepal.
Day 09 :
Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m.) and it
takes about five hours. Leaving Chhomrong, the
trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses
the Chhomrong Khola on a swaying suspension
bridge, then climbs out of the side valley. High
above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail
passes through the tiny settlement of Tilicho in
forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak.
Climbing further on a rocky trail (beware of the
stinging nettles) you reach three hotels at
Sinuwa, at 2350m. Climb in rhododendron forests
to Kuldi, at 2520m. This was once a British
sheep breeding project; now the stone houses are
an ACAP visitor centre and check post. In
winter, it's common to find snow anywhere from
this point on. Descend a long, steep stone
staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron
forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy
trail to Bamboo Lodge (2340m.).
Day 10 :
Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m.) which takes
about five hours. You trek gently ascend through
bamboo forests with varieties of rhododendron
and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan
(2630m.) where there are few lodges and camp
sites. Now you pass through muddy trail which
traverses high above the river. There is debris
of avalanches except during winter season. After
short trek, you reach at Himalayan Hotel
(2900m.), the town named after the Himalayan
Hotel. Beyond it, the trail is steeply ascent up
to Hinko Cave (3160m.), this named as a huge
overhanging rock provides some protection
against rain and avalanches. It takes
approximately twenty minutes through normally
ascent path to reach Deorali (3230m.)
Day 11 :
Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170
m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) and it
takes about four hours. From here, the valley
widens and becomes less steep and you can see
the gates to the sanctuary. The trail is less
steep. As the trail continues into the
sanctuary, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a
narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs.
After short trek you will be at Bagar (3310m.),
a meadow and some abandoned hotels. The normal
trail follows the left side of the valley. Now
the trail appears gently ascent until you reach
Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.). Here you find
almost 6 to 7 lodges. This is one of the places,
where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli
(6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I
(8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna
(7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail
(6997m.). The path follows through alpine meadow
and after some distance your trails go gently
up. After a short trek, you begin to approach
Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can
see the views of several peaks at 360 degree.
Day 12 :
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m.)
which takes about five hours. It's much easier
going down. You should have no problem reaching
Sinuwa in a single day from Annapurna Base Camp.
Now you trek through Himalayan Hotel to Dovan.
Day 13 :
Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m.) and it
takes about six hours. The path is descent up to
Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of
rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After
Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi
Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you
reach Sinuwa. You trek gradually descend to the
Chhumrong Khola and you have to follow stone
staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhumrong.
The last part of the trail is steeply down to
Jhinudanda. From the town you should walk down
for 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank
of the Modi Khola. You can relax at Hot Spring.
Day 14 :
Trek from Jhinudanda to Birethanti (1025m.)
which takes about five hours. The trail
gradually descends all the way to Birethanti
along the bank of Modi Khola. En route, you pass
through forests, rice terraces, waterfalls and
green scenarios. Birethanti is a small town with
few lodges, shops and human settlements. Now you
walk for almost twenty minutes through flat path
upto Nayapul (New Bridge). Here you board
vehicle to drive back to Pokhara which takes
approximately one and half hours.
Day 15 :
Recreation & shopping day. Stay overnight at
Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16 :
Transfer to the Airport for final departure.
(Fly out from Kathmandu).
The
cost includes the following services:
* Airport
pick-up and drop
* A guide
* Porter/s( One porter can carry up to 20 kgs luggage of
two participants)
* Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area
* Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
* All land transportation
* All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and
dinner)
* Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
* Necessary equipment such as sleeping bag, down jacket
etc.
* Rescue assistance
* First aid kit
* Insurance and equipment for the Nepali staff
* One night hotel accommodation in Pokhara at lake side
on breakfast basis
* Four nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at four
star category hotel on
breakfast basis.
* One day sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley
with tour guide and
private vehicle.
The
cost does not include:
* Personal nature expenses such as all kinds of drinks,
beverages, etc.
* Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
* Tips
* Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
* Entry fees while sightseeing in and around Kathmandu
valley