Trek to the 10th World's Highest Mountain

Last updated on December 21st, 2024 at 08:49 pm

We had all read a great many books on the Himalaya … (but) the sight which awaited us … exceeded anything we had imagines.” –Maurice Herzog, First summit-errs of Annapurna I

Annapurna Base Camp Program Highlights Include

One of the 20 things you should do before die!
Surrounding by a ring of impressive mountains -Annapurna Fang (Barah Sikhar), Chulu Peaks (East, Far East & West) and many other countless peaks with views of Dhaulagiri and the Kali Gandaki from Poon Hill!
Terraced farmland above Pokhara with combination of pretty villages and farmland at Ghaundrung
Natural hotspring at Jhinudanda.
Trek would appeal to anyone who is looking for a fairly easy trek in Annapurna region of Nepal
Beautiful fir, juniper and rhododendron forests in Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
Walk in a mountainous wilderness, reaching an altitude considerably lower than Mt. Blanc, moving sub-tropical forests to sub-zero temperatures.

Annapurna Base Camp Program Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Kathmandu (1300m)

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (900m), 7-8 Hrs

Day 3: Drive to Banthanti (2250m), 4-5 Hrs

Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m), 5-6 Hrs

Day 5: Climb Poonhill, 1 Hr. Sunrise. Trek to Chuile (2250m) via Tadapani (2630m), 6-7 Hrs

Day 6: Trek to Chhomrung (2210m), 6-7 Hrs

Day 7: Trek to Dovan (2540m), 6-7 Hrs

Day 8: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720m), 6-7 Hrs

Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). Enjoy the view. Trek down to Deurali (3230m), 7-8 Hrs

Day 10: Trek to Sinuwa (2340m), 6-7 Hrs

Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring (1700m), 4-5 Hrs

Day 12: Trek to Nayapul, 5-6 Hrs. Drive to Pokhara, 1.5 Hr

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu, 7-8 Hrs

Day 14: Departure

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Price: US$770 Per Person

(Arrival and departure transfers, Kathmandu -Pokhara – Kathmandu tourist bus, accommodation in KTM and PKR, trekking permissions, taxi transport, meals and lodges in trek, trek guide)

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Price Includes

Welcome at KTM Airport, airport pick up service & transfer to the hotel
Standard twin sharing accommodation with breakfast for two nights in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara
All necessary trekking paper works such as trekking permit (TIMS) & national park entry permit
Annapurna Conservation Permit fee
Trekking Permit (TIMS) fee
Annapurna region 5 years experienced government licensed and trained local English speaking guide
Local people operated common room in lodges
All hot meals on trek as per itinerary order with our hygienic Eco-friendly Outdoor Menu
1 solar shower while on trek
Treated drinking water to fill in your bottle
Camp/dine fire/warm up charge where available
Guide staff/porter foods, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation & local taxes
All road transport by public/private vehicle as per itinerary
KTM-PKR-KTM standard tourist bus
Applicable government taxes (13% VAT and 10% tourism service charges)
Hotel-bus park-hotel transfers service
Travel and rescue arrangement support
Trip crew medical supplies (first aid kit)
Trip success certificate (case of trip success)
Airport transfer to KTM Airport by vehicle after trip

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Price Excludes

International flight, Nepal visa fee, insurance and personal expenses, single supplements
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Bar bills and laundry
Porter: US$198 for one porter who carries 20-24 kilo baggage
Sightseeing in Kathmandu as well as other optional trips
Tips for staff (We recommend US$120-US$140 total for trek guide and US$55-US$80 total for trek porter)
All except explained in “Price Includes” section above

NOTE: On adventure trek on this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary, it is however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary your guide will decide what is the best alternative consulting with you, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

Last updated on December 21st, 2024 at 08:49 pm

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and local people has protected an area in north of Pokhara which is known as Annapurna Sanctuary lies just beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna Massif and has panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.

Annapurna Base Camp (Annapurna Sanctuary) Trek is an easy trek from Pokhara and takes one through some of Nepal’s most lovely rhododendron forests to the Ghorepani, Poonhill and eventually to the Annapurna Base Camp through Typical Gurung village at Landruk, Ghandruk and Chhomrong, (fishtail) Machhapuchhre Base Camp, spectacular mountains view from Annapurna base camp, sunrise and mountains view from Poon hill, natural hot spring at Jhinudanda, Gurung & Magar culture, mostly walk inside conserved area. This is set at 13,000 feet in an amphitheater surrounded by half a dozen peaks more than 21,000 feet tall.

Arrive Kathmandu

Airport representative of Mountain Climbers Treks & Adventure will receive you and transfer by private vehicle to the hotel. Leisure day to adjust with altitude, weather and time difference as well as to take rest from jetlag. In the evening, you can either eat in at your place of venture out to one of the many restaurants in Thamel. Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Pokhara (900m), 7-8 Hrs

Please take your breakfast and be ready in lobby of your hotel at 6:00 hrs. Our Trekking guide will come to the hotel to pick you up. After a short walk you will rich to Pokhara bus station from where you drive to Pokhara. At Pokhara we can enjoy an afternoon’s sightseeing on the lakeside & boating at Phewa lake with your trek guide.

Drive to Banthanti (2250m), 4 Hrs

The drive to Banthanti starts from tourist town of the Lakeside district of Pokhara Valley. It is a beautiful drive in 6 lane viral Beni Baglung highway, one of the few proper highways available in Nepal. The road passes via Tibetan settlement of Hemja and rice terraces of Suikhet alongwith beautiful Naudanda viewpoint and Kande Village. The highway forks off at Nayapul and leads us to the Banthanti village. After submission our conservation permit and trekking registration certificate to the ACAP authorities (Ghandruk trail splits here), we continue our drive to Birethanti hamlet beside the Modi River. We head up the main trail to Sudame where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Banthanti via Tikhe Dhunga.

Trek to Ghorepani (2860m), 5-6 Hrs

The road continues even from Banthanti village but we start our day with the Banthanti -Ghorepani trekking. Today we spend a pleasant day’s walking, trekking through rhododendron and oak forests and across the Bhurungdi Khola stream before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti (2460m). After lunch in Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani.

Climb Poonhill (3210m), 1 Hr. Sunrise. Trek continue to Chuile (2300m) Via Tadapani (2630m), 7-8 Hrs

After an early start at around 05:00 hrs, we will ascend to Poon Hill (3210m), one hour steep climb leads us to a brilliant viewpoint, providing an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending half an hour on the hillside and enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Chuile from Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, our lunch spot. After lunch, the trail climb to the Tadapani and drops down to Chuile.

Trek to Chhomrung (2210m), 5-6 Hrs

Dropping down from Chuile -Gurjung, the route offers good views of the upper Modi valley. The path then starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola. We then arrive in the village of Chhomrong (2210m) which lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli. Chomrong is the last permanent settlement in the valley.

Trek to Dovan (2540m), 6-7 Hrs

Descending to cross the Chommrong Khola River by suspension bridge, we enjoy some excellent views of Machhapuchare today (now exhibiting its distinctive ‘fishtail’ profile) and Annapurna South. We continue to climb steeply, negotiating a trail that leads us through oak and rhododendron forests until we reach a welcome teahouse on top of the ridge at Sinuwa (2350m). The ascent to Kuldigarth (2470m) is then more gradual, continuing through more lush forest to our lunch stop at the Bamboo Hotel (2340m). This afternoon we continue our ascent towards Dovan, beyond which lies the unofficial gateway into the Sanctuary, walking through wet bamboo forest to reach our accommodation later this afternoon. Ascent 750m/ descent 550m. Overnight teahouse.

Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720m), 6-7 Hrs

The track continues up past the so-called ‘weeping wall’ and the shrine to the ‘God of the Jungle’, to the Himalaya Hotel (2840m). Passing several spectacular waterfalls which cascade down the opposite side of the Modi Khola, we climb through bamboo forest to reach Hinku Cave at 3100m. Crossing to Deorali (3140m) for lunch, we then climb further to pass between Machhapuchare and Huinchuli – the ‘Gates’ into the Sanctuary. Climbing over rocky moraine we arrive at Machhapuchare Base Camp (3720m) later this afternoon. Overshadowed by Annapurna South and the beautiful shape of Machhapuchare (machha, fish’ and puchare, ‘tail’), one of Nepal’s holy mountains, this is a quite awe-inspiring setting in which to end our day’s trekking, the mountain landscapes providing us with a sight to raise the spirits of even the most tired amongst us. Ascent 1090m. Overnight teahouse.

Annapurna Base Camp (4130m), Trek Back to Deurali (3230m), 7-8 Hrs

We spend the morning enjoying the views within the very heart of the sanctuary. Having made a ‘crack of dawn’ start to get the best of the day, we follow part of the route taken by British mountaineer Chris Bonnington on the 1970 Annapurna South Face Expedition. Following west along a moraine to the north of Hiunchuli, we reach several stone buildings at 4130m and then ascend to a spectacular viewpoint. Here we have amazing views of the peaks encircling us including close up views of the South face of Annapurna I which towers over the Sanctuary and also of Annapurna South glacier. We will have time to enjoy this special mountain panorama, to sit amongst the edelweiss and watch the ice carving its way from the glacier, before an afternoon descent to overnight at the Himalaya Hotel. Total walking: Approx 7 hours. Ascent 430m/descent 1320m. Overnight teahouse.

Trek to Sinuwa (2340m), 5-6 Hrs

Descend down after beautiful view of Annapurnas during the Sunrise and back down with good memories of trip along the Modi river path, which climbed going up.

Trek to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring (1700m), 4-5 Hrs

Descend a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. The trek continues through beautiful rhododendron forests and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, closing the day with a steep climb to Chhomrung the path dropping away towards the Jhinuwa, overnight here.

Trek to Nayapul via New Bridge, 5-6 Hrs. Drive to Pokhara, 1.5 Hr

Trek downhill through villages and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar, then onto Nayapul before being transported back to Pokhara from Nayapul and overnight stay in Pokhara. If you will be early back, you will have walking around Lake Side town.

Drive to Kathmandu, 7-8 Hrs

Return to Kathmandu by standard tourist bus. Transferred to hotel.

Departure

We will serve you appropriate vehicle to transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport as per group size.

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Annapurna Base Camp Program Highlights Include

Annapurna Base Camp Program Itinerary

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Price: US$770 Per Person

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Price Includes