Annapurna Base Camp Trek -13 Days

Your first impression of arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport is an experience in itself. But don’t be worried by the apparent confusion as your airport representative will be waiting to welcome you with your name written on a placard. Depending on traffic, you will be at your hotel within 20 minutes or so.

You have time to relax and enjoy the ambience and comfort of the hotel until your evening Group Meeting. This is when we collect your details and discuss how the trip will run for the coming days. After the meeting, we go for our first group dinner. Your tour leader will take you to a traditional Nepali restaurant in Thamel.

Morning travel on the tourist bus where an exciting drive leads you on main Kathmandu and Pokhara highway, within Himalayan foothills then on reaching  Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the beautiful Phewa Lake with the afternoon free for short walks. (Options by Air 30 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara).

Trek begins with a drive to Nayapul a 1:30 hrs drive along snake line road to reach at Nayapul, beginning the short 25-minute walk along the banks of Modi River reaching  Birethanti (1,015 m) a large village located on the confluence of Bhurungdi Khola (stream) and Glacial Modi River.

The walk continues past farm villages with views of cascading waterfalls along the way, as trek leads to a slow climb to reach at Tikhedhunga 1,570 m. Today’s walk is fairly short and easy, a true experience around the Annapurna region. Overnight at Tikhedhunga.

The morning starts with a climb to a series of stone steps for few hours to Ulleri village, a moderate size Magar and Gurung village a typical Nepalese hill village adorned with slated roofs. From here walk leads to a slow climb into pristine and cool rhododendron, pine forest area to reach Ghorepani village, situated on a high ridge within beautiful rhododendron forest. Ghorepani village inhabited by Poon people of Magar tribe, a famous and popular place for the hike to Poonhill for sunrise views.

Early morning hike to Poonhill for stunning sunrise views over the range of mountains from world 7th highest Dhaulagiri-10th highest Annapurna with 8th highest Manaslu includes towering Machhapuchhre peak “Fish Tail”.

After a marvelous time at Poonhill, return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek with a climb into rhododendron forest for few hours to Deurali ridge and then on downhill to Bhanthati located in a gorge covered within cool forest, from here a short descend to a stream where the last climb of the day reaches you at Tadapani for overnight stop.

After a pleasant morning with views of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fish Tail peaks walk leads towards Annapurna base camp with an overnight stop at Chomrong village, morning walk on the downhill into serene forest to reach Ghurjung village.

From here a steep climb above Kimrong valley within farm terraced with the climb to a stone paved path, where a short gradual walk leads you to Chhomrong village for an overnight stop. Chhomrong a large Gurung village before Annapurna base camp where other places on the route are the temporary settlement to cater the needs of trekkers all the way to Annapurna base camp.

Morning downhill walk to a river, crossing a short bridge with the climb to reach at Sinuwa 2,360 m high, a lonely spot with few shops and lodges, walk from here leads into the cool forested area of oaks-rhododendron and pines trees and then a short steep descend to Bamboo.

A small settlement with the number of lodges surrounded within bamboo groves by the Modi River and into a gorge. After Bamboo, an hour or more of slow climb brings you at Dovan, and then our day journey ends on reaching Himalaya Hotel located beneath Hiunchuli peak and large overhanging Hinko Cave.

After a nice overnight at Himalaya Hotel with a sound of raging Modi River, morning leads to the higher trail, starting on crossing ablation of old avalanches of the rocky moraine, then a short climb brings you at Deurali. From Deurali heading high on leaving tree lines behind following raging glacial Modi River all the way to Machhapuchhre base camp 3,700 m high, located beneath towering North Face of the Fish Tail Mountain, adventure carries on towards famous picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary and Annapurna BC.

MBC starting point of the sanctuary, where walk leads higher area for few hours and then entering into sanctuary enclosed by the amphitheater of peaks that surrounds this amazing place. After a few hours of pleasant walk brings you to the highest spot of the adventure at Annapurna base camp above 4,130 meters.

Afternoon enjoys and relaxes overlooking Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), including to Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish-tail) at 6,790 m stretch up towards Tent Peak / Tharpuchuli and Fluted Peaks or Singuchuli.

We will savor sunrise view over Annapurna Himalaya early morning after a most memorable and enjoyable time at base camp within Annapurna Sanctuary retrace the journey on the downhill back into tree lines with few short ups to reach at Bamboo.

From Bamboo on leaving Modi River gorge climb leads up to Khuldighar into the forested area, and then a short gradual walk to Sinuwa danda, from here descend to Chhomrong Khola, climb on steps to Chhomrong for lunch stop.

After Chhomrong where our route diverts to reach Pokhara, a short downhill walk brings you at scenic and lovely Jhinu village for the overnight stop, located on a ridge top with views of surrounding landscapes and rolling green hills. A short descend of 25 minutes reaches you at hot-spring by the Modi River.

With enjoyable and refreshing time at Jhinu with natural hot spring leaving the high hills for warmer areas, changing our new direction from here onward on an alternative route to reach Pokhara, a short downhill walk brings a another Nayapul (New Bridge), from here back to a small village at Siwai for the drive back to Pokhara after completing a wonderful and fabulous time up in the high mountains.

Morning a scenic drive to back Kathmandu with grand memories of this fantastic and exciting time on Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill trekking, an interesting six hour brings you back in Kathmandu with the afternoon free at leisure for shopping souvenirs.
(Options of flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 mins)

Your last day in amazing Nepal in the land of Himalayan wonders, after wonderful experience and fond memories of Poon Hill Panorama Trekking around great Annapurna Himalaya, our staff transfer you to the airport as per your time for the international flight for your final departure towards homeward bound.

Yes, you will get the airport pick up and drop off services available. Our airport representatives will receive you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel.
Evening is free for you to explore the eateries and bars of the area. Our office will complete all your trekking formalities. Overnight in Hotel

You can obtain your VISA to Nepal either by contacting our embassy or consulate office in your host country. There is a provision of VISA on Arrival to the tourists. As you land in Nepal you can fill up the form and pay the VISA charge at the International Airport in Nepal.

You can get accommodation of your choice in Kathmandu and Pokhara. These two cities are the major touristic destinations of Nepal. Therefore, you can get accommodation of different categories ranging up to 5 star.

Yes, you can extend your stay in Pokhara. However, if it is not included in your regular itinerary you will have to pay extra as per the services. The set flights or bus tickets; if needs to be changed, the incurred extra charges must be paid by yourself.

Yes, you can upgrade accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. However, it is subjected to be charged extra as per the prior trip agreement.

The distance between Kathmandu and Pokhara is 200 km. There are numerous side roads and it is along the Prithivi Highway. The traffic is high. Therefore, traffic jam may result in the hours of road trip. However, the normal time to reach Pokhara by bus or tourist bus is about 6 – 7 hours.

Yes, you can fly to Pokhara instead of driving. And it takes about 35 - 45 minutes. Please contact the travel planners if you have already booked the road trip. The price of the flight and road trip is subject to availability and the current rates category.

Yes, it is safe to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Moreover, there is null number of air accidents on this route.

Accommodation in Annapurna Base Camp Trek is in teahouse or lodge. In some places trekkers can get the attached bathroom but most of the time the room is in the general category and have common bathroom without private attached.

You can get the diverse food/meals during the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. If you prefer to have the western menu, then also you can have it. However, try some local delicacies which might help you to understand the local lifestyle too. If you don’t want to try the locals, then the Annapurna base camp trek route offers general western menus.

You can get the boiled or filtered water in the teahouse which you can fill up the bottle according to the price. The drinking water for the locals is okay if they drink from natural spring water but you can refill it and use the purifying pills.

In most of the teahouses, you will get the western commode style toilets. Don’t expect the toilets of all the amenities. But remember you don’t have to defecate in the public. The condition of bathroom is of Spartan way.

Hot shower is subjected to be paid extra. However, in some teahouses you can get free shower. But remember to consult with your guide before doing the shower.

Spring and Autumn is the best time to Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, trekkers can do the trekking in either winter or in summer season in Nepal. Please remember that summer season coincides with the monsoon time in Nepal. During this time of the year the cloud blocks the vision of the mountains and it might be frustrating for some. But remember that during off season the trail is tranquil and there won’t be many trekkers.

It is up to you to decide to do the trekking of your liking. Private or Group Trekking, the level of the services and the hospitality we provide is same. Therefore, choose according to your liking.

We can arrange the trekking for maximum 50 people as there would be shortage of teahouses for the group more than 50 people. However, for the tour there won’t be any problem.

Yes, it is possible for the beginners too but remember every trekkers must have the sound physical condition as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek reaches up To 4130 m from sea level which involves the trail with uphill and downhill.

Yes, it is attainable by children but before the trek please mention the age of the trekkers to our travel planners so that we can amend the itinerary. For the children below 18 years old, it is recommended to have the guardian. However, we can arrange the trek or tour for kids too on the basis and guidance of their guardians.

It is a moderate trekking trail but every age group of trekkers can do the trekking. However, we can customize the trekking itinerary as the per the group characteristics

We can avoid the altitude sickness during the trek by following the instructions of the guide. You have to walk uphill or higher altitude slowly and uniformly. Please remember to have plenty of fluids either water or soupy food. Proper acclimatization in your itinerary can also help you avoid the altitude sickness.

Yes, Foreign Money is accepted on the trail but the currencies which are not accepted by Nepal Government is not accepted.

Yes, It is mandatory to have the travel insurance during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You need to have the insurance plan which covers the Helicopter rescue, accidents, and medical expenses.

Yes, it is necessary to make a down payment to confirm the trip to Nepal with us. You will have to make at least 20% of the trip cost.

Yes, it is necessary to make a down payment to confirm the trip to Nepal with us. You will have to make at least 20% of the trip cost.