ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 16 Days

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 16 Days

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a beautiful and challenging journey through the Annapurna region of Nepal. Located in the western part of the country, the Annapurna region is home to some of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world, including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, and Annapurna III.

The trek to Annapurna Base Camp will begin in Pokhara, a lakeside town that serves as the gateway to the Annapurna region. From there, you'll follow a well-marked trail through stunning landscapes, including terraced rice paddies, subtropical forests, and high-altitude plateaus. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit local villages and meet the friendly Gurung people, who have lived in the region for centuries.

As you make your way towards the base camp, you'll pass through the Modi Khola Valley, home to a number of small villages and waterfalls. You'll also have the chance to visit the sacred hot springs at Jhinu Danda, which are believed to have healing properties.

The final stretch of the trek takes you through the Modi Khola Gorge, a narrow and steep valley that leads to the base camp. Located at an altitude of 4,130 meters (13,550 feet), the base camp offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and Fishtail.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a physically demanding journey, but the reward is worth it. The views of the surrounding mountains are truly breathtaking and will stay with you for a lifetime.

Tour Highlights

Why this is a unique opportunity:

• The trail is a majestic one that takes you through rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests and high-altitude landscapes with the Annapurna Range looming in front of you most of the time.
• Experience a magical view over the Annapurna ranges from the spectacular heights of Poon Hill
• Explore Pokhara and Kathmandu
• Hike through remote villages
• Enjoy sunrises/sunsets overlooking magnificent Himalayas
• Indulge yourself with  authentic Nepali cuisine

Snapshot

DAY 01                ARRIVING KATHMANDU

DAY 02                KATHMANDU

DAY 03                POKHARA

DAY 04                TIKHEDHUNGA

DAY 05                GHOREPANI

DAY 06                POON HILL - TADAPANI

DAY 07                CHHOMRONG

DAY 08                HIMALAYA HOTEL

DAY 09                ANNAPURNA SOUTH GLACIER BASIN

DAY 10                DOVAN

DAY 11                JHINU DADA

DAY 12                POTHANA

DAY 13                POKHARA

DAY 14                POKHARA

DAY 15                KATHMANDU

DAY 16                KATHMANDU

Itinerary

DAY 1

ARRIVING KATHMANDU (1440m)

​Meet, greet and then transfer from the airport to the Hotel located In the heart of Kathmandu’s tourism hub.

DAY 2

KATHMANDU (1440m)

Free day in Kathmandu. Preparing for trekking. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 3

KATHMANDU - POKHARA (822m)

After breakfast, you will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara for about 6 - 7 hrs. Free afternoon in Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4

POKHARA - TIKHEDHUNGA (2482m)

After breakfast, an hour's drive from Pokhara and you will reach Nayapul (50km). After that, you begin your trek from Birethanti (about 20 minutes to reach), a town near the Modi River. We continue our trek to Hille, then walk ahead to a big Magar Village called Ulleri. After Ulleri, the track crosses streams and mounts. On this day, you will trek for about 3 to 4 hours and you will spend the night at the trekker's Lodge.

DAY 5

TIKHEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI (2750m)

From Tikhedhunga, you start your trek by crossing a stream on a suspension bridge, Burundi Khola. On top of the village, the track goes up through grazing lands and cultivated fields, all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. You, then reach Nangethanti where you can have lunch or take a short break. Then, you will leave for Ghorepani. It will be a trek of 5-6 hrs and overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 6

GHOREPANI - POON HILL - TADAPANI (3195m)

Trekking starts for Poonhill (3195m) with the help of your stick and flashlight early in the dawn. A beautiful sunrise will greet you on your way. After an hour, you reach Poon Hill and have breakfast. Then, you continuously trek to Tadapani for 6 hours. The path rises all along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali. You come down to reach Banthanti, after walking on the twisting way to Tadapani. Overnight at trekkers lodge.

DAY 7

TADAPANI - CHHOMRONG (2210m)

Your path descends from Tadapani and Ghandruk falls in your way. There are fine views of the upper Modi valley. You walk on the long path up above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and reach the village of Chhomrong (2040m.) You can see the mighty peak of Annapurna South with Fishtail facing it across the valley towering above the village. Overnight at the tea house.

DAY 8

CHHOMRONG - HIMALAYA HOTEL (2680m)

You start the trek through the forest to Kuldi Ghar leaving Chhomrong, the way goes steeply down through a bank of rocks and then settles down. You trek through riverside and bamboo woods along the base of the ravine. Eventually, the path winds up through the deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. Tonight at the hotel.

DAY 9

ANNAPURNA SOUTH GLACIER BASIN

Today, our trek stays behind the west bank of the Modi River which is now flowing through a broader valley and ultimately emerges into the Sanctuary. Walking ahead, you will see the towering lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi River follows a deep rock facing to the right. You arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3480m) from where you can witness an amazing panorama of mountains. You, either set your camp here or go on walking up to North West, staying the night over the glacial moraine.

DAY 10

ANNAPURNA SOUTH BASE CAMP - DOVAN (2580m)

From Annapurna South Glacier, today your trek begins on a wide grassy lane, prior to hiking over a sideways moraine and downward to the stunning valley. You shortly arrive at the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) The paramount views are witnessed from the peak of the moraine which you tag on until it moves through the glacier curving down from Himal Chuli to the north. Moving down, you follow the path to an enjoyable camp spot at Dovan, which is located on the boundary of the Sanctuary. Overnight in the Tea house.

DAY 11

DOVAN - JHINU DADA (1760m)

As you depart from Dovan, the trail passes the small community of Khuldi Bikas, prior to moving to the alpine-style village. It takes around 5 hours to reach Jhinu Dada and here, you can enjoy the hot spring. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

DAY 12

JHINU DADA - POTHANA (1900m)

A decent walk from Jhinu dada and after 5 hours, you reach the Gurung village of Landrung. Then, the trail comes across a pass before arriving at the small settlement of Pothana hanging high on a ridge. Tonight at a lodge.

DAY 13

POTHANA - POKHARA (822m)

Today is the last day of your Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. No more hikes from today. After Breakfast, after two hours descending to Phedi from Pothana and an hr drive, you will arrive at Pokhara. You have the rest of the day to yourself. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

DAY 14

POKHARA (822m)

Free day on your own for relaxing in Pokhara. Overnight Hotel.

DAY 15

KATHMANDU (1440m)

Drive back to Kathmandu. Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or personal activities around the city on your own. In the evening enjoy the celebratory end of the tour traditional Nepali dinner.

DAY 16

KATHMANDU (1440m)

Transfer to the Airport for final Departure.

Includes

1. Welcome Nepali Dinner
2. 3 nights 3-star centre located Hotel in KTM with Breakfast
3. 3 nights 3-star centre located Hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast
4. All necessary transportation by Private car, Van, bus including one expert driver, fuel and parking fees
5. One experienced English speaking, govt. licensed holder trekking guide
6. Strong porter to carry bags (One porter among 2persons) (one porter carry 20-25kg)
7. Simple neat and clean twin sharing accommodation in Trekking area
8. Simple meals during the trekking (3 meals a day, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) provided by our      guide from local restaurant and lodges
9. Necessary Trekking permit, TIMS, National Park entrance fees
10. Meals, accommodation, wages, insurance of guide and porters

Excludes

All the expenses of personal nature, laundry, telephone calls, lunches and dinner out of trekking, drinks, snacks, money wiring fees, Nepal visa, any international airfare, airport tax, tipping, any delay or cancel the trip by the weather, landslide, or other political reasons, no refund will be entertained, and all not mentioned above.