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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary
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Day 01: Kathmandu 1,350 m./4,290 ft. Arrivals and transfer to Hotel
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our dedicated airport representative will warmly greet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have a comfortable and pleasant stay with our warm hospitality.
Distance covered: 6 km
Journey time: 30 min.
Accommodation: Yes
Meals: No
Day 02: Kathmandu drive To Pokhara 200 km./124 miles/ 8 hrs.
This is the day-long journey to Pokhara, which takes 8 to 9 hours. You will have a lifetime of experience travelling by tourist bus, which is clean, comfortable with Wi-Fi facilities. The bus journey starts early in the morning from Kathmandu through the Prithivi highway in a scenic valley along the Trisuli River. You will spend the night at a hotel in Pokhara, and breakfast is included in the package price. You have a great option, taking the domestic flight, available at an additional cost.
Distance Cover: 200 km./124 miles
Bus Journey: 8/9 hrs
Accommodation: Yes
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Pokhara drive to Nayapul/Tikhedhunga 2,050 m./6,724 ft./ 55 km./34.20 miles/ 2 hrs and trek to Ulleri
After your breakfast, the journey start with the short drive to Nayapul, offers scenic landscapes and towering peak just in front of you. Trails goes through the deciduous forest and overlook waterfalls, local villages and rice fields. Spend the night in the beautiful village Tikhedhunga./Ulleri
Distance: km/9.50 miles
Altitude gain: 870 m.
Tentative working hours: 6/7 hours
Day 04: Ulleri to Ghorepani 2,860 m./9,380 ft./ 8 km./ 5 hrs.
The trails ascend with many stone steps up to Ulleri, where the trails lead you to a gradual uphill ascent to Ghorepani through a rhododendron and oak forest. You will find many charming settlements along the way. You could sit in the sun and enjoy with your lunch with the magnificent views of Rhododendron forest. Spending warm and pleasant night at the natural beauty Ghorepani with firewood Chimney.
Distance: 8 km.
Altitude gain: 900 m.
Tentative walking hours: 4/5 hrs.
Day 05: Ghorepani hike to Poon-Hill 3,200 m./10,496 ft. and trek to Tadapani 2,600 m./ 8,528 ft./ 12 km./ 6-7 hrs.
Very early morning, hiking up to Poon-Hill, for the best sunrise view with stunning Panorama of Mountains ranges. After breakfast, our trek ascends to Deurali with great views of the Himalayas with different angle, Our journey is still continuous through dense Rhododendron and oak forests, villages, farming land and waterfalls, following several ups and downs till Tadapani.
Distance: 12 km.
Altitude descend: 200 m.
Tentative walking hours: 5 hours.
Day 06: Tadapani trek to Chhumrong 2,150 m./6,987 ft./ 10 km./ 5 hrs.
This is another downhill walk through the Rhododendron and oak forest to Chhuile. You have great chance to be an eyewitness of the Annapurna south, Himchuli and Fishtail. Still continuously hiking down and crossing the Modi River, stopping for lunch in the small villages. Now, the path is easy and smooth to Chhumrong, the gateway of ABC. The most beautiful Gurung village. Spend the night at comfortable and clean Guest House.
Distance-10 km.
Altitude descend: 500 m.
Tentative walking hours: 5 hours.
Day 07: Chhumrong trek to Himalaya Hotel 2,900 m./9,512 ft./ 12 km./ 7 hrs.
The path goes downhill to the Chhumrung River and ascends to Sinuwa. The road then becomes flat until it reaches Khuldi Ghar and descends to Bamboo. Bamboo is located between massive boulders and forests. The sound of monkeys swinging in the trees may interrupt the silence of the trail. After lunch, your trek goes through the bamboo forest and the sounds of rivers and waterfalls will welcome you to Himalaya.
Distance: 12 km
Altitude gain: 750 m.
Tentative walking hours- are 6–7 hours.
Day 08: Himalaya Hotel Trek to Annapurna Base Camp "ABC" 4,130 m./13,546 ft./9 km. via Machhapuchhre Base Camp "MBC" (3,700 m), 9 km, 6 hrs.
Today’s hike is shorter than other days, but the rise in altitude may make you feel otherwise. You will be trekking above, 3,000 m. And may face conditions of snow and ice, depending on the season. Experience the amphitheater surrounded by Annapurna ranges from Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).
Distance: 9 km.
Altitude gain: 1,210 m.
Tentative walking hours: 6 hours.
Day 09: Annapurna Base Camp Trek back to Bamboo 2,300 m./7,544 ft./ 14 km./ 6 hrs.
Enjoy your morning, taking in the amazing sunrise views over the Annapurna ranges and fishtail. The trail descends to Bamboo and along the way, you might encounter Himalayan Thar, mountain goats and deer.
Distance: 14 km.
Altitude descend: 1800 m.
Tentative walking hours-6 are 6 hours.
Day 10: Bamboo trek to Natural Hot Spring 1,750 m./5,740 ft./ 10 km./6 hrs.
On the way, you will pass through one of the biggest Gurung tribe inhabited villages. Along the trek, you will see many different types of birds and butterflies in the rhododendron forest. After Chhumrong you will descend to Hot Spring (Jhinu Danda) where you can bathe in a natural hot spring on the banks of the Modi river.
Distance-10 km.
Altitude descend: 560 m.
Tentative walking hours: 6 hours.
Day 11: Hot Spring trek to Kilu 9 km./ 3 hrs. then drive back to Pokhara
The path descends to the Kimrung River, gradually passing through Ghandruck Phedi, ending with an easy and flat walk to Birethanti. You will stop for lunch and walk 45 minutes to Nayapul. We will coordinate your drive back to Pokhara by private vehicle. Optional, you can take a local Jeep from Jhinu Danda and Pokhara.
Distance: 9 km.
Tentative walking hours: 4 hours.
Nayapul to Pokhara: 42 km.
Drive: 1:30 hrs.
Day 12: Pokhara to Kathmandu 200 km./124 miles/8 hrs. drive
Return to Kathmandu on a luxury tourist bus (optional 30-minute flight at an additional cost). Depart at 7:30 a.m. and arrive back in Kathmandu at about 5 pm. Transfer to the hotel and evening fare well together to conclude your journey with us.
Day 13: Departure to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward journey.
As you start your new adventure, we will coordinate a comfortable transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward travels. I wish you a safe and pleasant journey, with the sincere hope of crossing paths with you in the future. See you again.