Annapurna Basecamp Trek

  • Duration : 16 Days Trip
  • USD$1400 USD$1090
  • starting price

The Annapurna Base Camp is one of the world's best trekking destinations with a great diversity of mountains, waterfall, and river landscapes. In addition to these naturally blessed features, the area is also popular for various ethnic groups; Gurung, Manangi, and Thakali who live in the region. The circuit offers breathtaking views from various heights of the white Himalayas. The path passes through villages occupied by various ethnic groups providing picturesque views of the Himalayas to the Tibetan Plateau in the far north west. The trail passes through the villages inhabited by different ethnic groups offering picturesque views of the Himalayas in the far northern area to Tibetan Plateau. The change in the environment and the winds welcome you to a different place that would not be unfair to compare with heaven. Apart from offering you the best of scenic experiences, the hospitality of the people residing in the region makes you feel like you are at home away from home.

Itinerary

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1Day

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to New Bridge (1610m)

Our day starts with a drive to Nayapul from Pokhara covering a distance of 45 km to reach the point where we start walking and begin our trek. The drive to Nayapul, has beautiful views of the Annapurna range with terraced landscapes. As we start walking we see the Modi River accompanying us upstream Birethanti. Not to forget the Bhurungdi Khola following you towards the east with the beautiful and breathtaking scenery of the waterfalls. Lunch shall be done in between. These amazing views lead us to New Bridge, which will be our stop for the day.

2Day

New Bridge (1610m) to Chomrong (2170m) to Upper Sinwa (2460m).

Our destination today is Sinwa. We pass Chomrong, as we start descending towards our destination through the dense dark forest. We walk through the cool shades of the giant rhododendron forest and finally reach Chomrong. We start walking along a descended trail stone staircase through the terrace field towards the Chomrong river which finally leads us to our destination for the day.  We add a little fun adventure to the trek as we cross the swaying suspension bridge and follow the trail that gets gently uphill through the forest of bamboo and rhododendron to reach Sinuwa.

3Day

Upper Sinwa (2460m) to Deurali (3210m).

Today’s day will have a lot in store for you. To start off the day, we will trail along a muddy path from Upper Sinwa trailing steeply upwards towards Deurali which stays at 3,210m. We pass through running streams, mountain flowers, and stunning mountain views and ascend towards our destination.

4Day

Deurali (3210m) to MBC (3750m) to ABC (4130m).

Today, we again ascend uphill from Deurali and cross two avalanches that stand as hurdles up against the cliff to reach Bagar. We trail along a few more to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp which awaits you with its breathtaking views of  Mt. Hunchuli(6441m), Annapurna South (7229m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna(7454m) and Machhapuchhare (6997m). We then head towards the ABC trailing along the Annapurna Sanctuary that is surrounded by mountains everywhere, giving you a spectacular views of Himalayas like the Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m) and Barah Shikhar (7800 m), Machhapuchhre - Fishtail (6997 m/ 6993 m) and more snow-capped peaks in addition. ABC is our stop for the night.

5Day

Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) to Bamboo (2335m).

After having spent a wonderful time in the laps of the Annapurna range, we head back to Bamboo leaving the heavenly place behind. The trek from ABC to Bamboo is a 5 hours walk.

6Day

Bamboo (2335 m) to Jhinu Danda (1610m).

We start descending towards the Jhinu Danda today as we head back to complete our trek. We start walking towards Chomrong from Bamboo. As we reach Jhinudanda, you would surely not resist to dip and relax into the hot spring here. This natural hot spring will definitely help you relax and take away all your tiredness and would be the best way to reward yourself upon accomplishing your trek up to the camp. We will be spending the night at Jhinudanda.

7Day

Jhinu Danda (1610m) to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.

After a wonderful relaxing hot spring bath last evening, we look forward to wrapping the whole trek and head towards Nayapul from Jhinu Danda from where you will be driven back to Pokhara to end a memorable trip.

8Day

Trek to Dovan (2,600 m) 4-5 hours.

We descend to Chhomrong stream and again climb up to Dovan crossing through silent Rhododendron forest. Overnight at Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

9Day

Trek to Deurali (3,210 m) 3-4 hours.

We climb to Deurali through the Rhododendron and bamboo forest. The place located on the ridge of Hinko Cave and it is the trail most stretch subject to avalanche. Overnight at Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

10Day

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,131 m) 4 hours.

The day begins with climb to Machhapuchhre base camp (3,900 meters) and to Annapurna base camp. The area is surrounded by the mountains and is known as Annapurna Sanctuary. This place gives you a spectacular view of Himalayas including Annapurna I, Annapurna south and Barah Shikhar. Overnight at Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

11Day

Trek back to Sinuwa (2,300 m) 5-6 hours.

We trek back to Sinuwa with the remembrance of Annapurna south and the giant Himalayan peaks. Overnight at Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

12Day

Trek to Jhinu hill (1,500 m) 4-5 hours.

Today, we will take bath at natural hot water spring at Jhinu. Overnight at Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

13Day

Trek to Potana (1,900 m) 5-6 hours.

Our trek leads to another beautiful villages if this region, known as Potana crossing through Landruk, Tolka and Deurali villages. After Tolka its steps climbing through the forest untill Deurali from where you can see nice views of Pokhara and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Overnight at Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner basis.

14Day

Trek to Phedi and Drive back to Pokhara.

Finally, we complete our trek through the beautiful gurung village Dhampus from where you can see the panoramic views of Annapurna range, Fishtail and Himchuli as we descend to Phedi and then drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.

15Day

Drive back to Kathmandu.

Early morning drive (5-6 hours) or fly (25 minutes) back to Kathmandu . Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.

16Day

Transfer to airport for final departure.

Today is final departure so in free last minute you can buy gift to your family, friends or relatives for you untill you transfered to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle.
  • 3 Nights twin sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast basis.
  • Full day Kathmandu sightseeing tour by private tourist vehicle.
  • Professional English speaking tour guide during Kathmandu sightseeing.
  • All standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) during the trek.
  • Best available lodge/Guesthouse accommodation during the trek.
  • License holder English speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 Porter).
  • Food, accommodation, salary, equipment, medicine & insurance for all staff.
  • Necessary entry permits fees & traveler TIMS card.
  • Company provide sleeping bag & duffel bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • All government & local taxes.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare & necessary airport taxes.
  • Nepal entry visa fees at present USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days and USD 100 for three month. 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Temple & monasteries entry fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue & evacuation.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early from mountain or late departure.
  • All personal & bar expenses in Kathmandu during the trek.
  • Tips for trekking staff & driver (tipping is expected).
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc) and any other expenses which are not mentioned above.
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