Annapurna Base Camp Trek – A hike into the base camp of world 10th highest mountain.
Have an amazing view of 360 angle view – MOUNT ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK.
Mount Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also known as the ABC trek. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most popular trekking trails in Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp Trek in the Annapurna region is indeed famous for both national and international trekkers. To tell the truth, who does not love a 360-degree-angle amazing view of the mountains? Right? In fact, Annapurna-I is also famous for being the first-ever 8000-meter peak to be climbed.
Experiencing the sunrise and sunset from the base camp of the 10th highest mountain in the world is a different thing. The picture-perfect landscapes covered by farmland; diversity of flora and fauna such as Rhododendron, blue sheep, and even snow leopard and Himalayan Tahr; and typical beautiful villages like Ghandruk and Chhomrong.
These villages are representing the culture of Nepal in the Himalayas are a delight for nature lovers. Additionally, you can experience the great vistas of the world’s 10th highest giant Annapurna 1st, gorgeous Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), attractive Annapurna south, and other beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks in this trek.
LENGTH OF THE TREK
This is a standard 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary. Alternatively, you can also customize this itinerary. The standard itinerary starts with the drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then a short drive to Nayapul. You then walk through the typical Ghandruk and Chhomrong villages alongside Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deurali, and MBC to reach majestic Annapurna Base Camp.
A MAP OF ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK
ADDITIONAL TREKS YOU CAN DO NEARBY ON THIS TRAIL:
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
- Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek
- Annapurna Panorama Trek
The whole Annapurna massif and surrounding is actually protected within the Annapurna Conservation Area which is the first and largest conservation area of Nepal.
PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THIS TREK.
- TIMS Permit (Trekking Information Management System)
- ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project)
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS OF ABC TREK.
- Pokhara, the city of lakes.
- World’s 10th highest mountain.
- Best Sunrise and Sunset view.
- The culture of the Magar and Gurung community.
- The diversity of flora and fauna.
BEST TIME TO DO MOUNT ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK.
Mount Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an all-season trek in Nepal. However, spring and autumn are the best seasons because the rainy season and winter season have their flaws, but still, they also have their perks.
- Spring: March, April, and May.
- Autumn: September, October, and November.
- Summer: June, July, and August.
- Winter: December, January, and February.
ACCOMMODATION.
Hotel in Kathmandu.
Lodge/ Guest House/ Tea House during the trek.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABC TREK.
This is, in fact, a moderate trek suitable for the passionate walkers with the ability to walk a minimum of 5-7 hours per day with a light day backpack. If you are in excellent health condition with average physical fitness and have a positive attitude about hiking in mountains, self-confidence, and strong determination for self-goal, you can accomplish this trek successfully.
Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to this trip is a good idea to enhance strength and stability. Previous hiking and trekking experiences are an asset but no technical skills are required for this trek. If you have a pre-existing medical condition such as heart, lung, or blood disease, it is better to have a proper consultation with your doctor before taking this trip.
TREKKING ITINERARY
1 Day: Arrive in Kathmandu.
2 Day: Trek preparation and free day.
3 Day: Deluxe Tourist Bus to Pokhara.
4 Day: Pokhara to Nayapul. (Drive), and trek to Ulleri (1940 m) 5 hrs
5 Day: Trek to Ghorepani.
6 Day: Trek to Poon Hill for sunrise view and trek to Tadapani.
7 Day: Trek to Sinuwa.
8 Day: Trek to Deurali.
9 Day: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
10 Day: See the sunrise and return back to Bamboo.
11 Day: Trek to Jhinu Danda and visit hot spring.
12 Day: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.
13 Day: Back to Kathmandu by Deluxe Tourist Bus.
14 Day: Free day or the visit to an orphanage in Kathmandu.
15 Day: Final departure.
SPECIAL NOTE.
This itinerary is a tailor-made program. Days in the trek are always flexible and adjustable. They can be increased or decreased depending on the length of your holidays, schedule, and choice. If you are thinking about your personal choices and changes, you can always email us at jrntreks@gmail.com.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Our team member will welcome you to the airport and arrange transfer to Hotel. Hotel and Breakfast included.
Day 2: Trek preparation and free day.
After breakfast, meet with the guide and porters and briefing about the trip. This is the free day before the trek if need to buy some equipment then you should buy it today. Hotel and Breakfast included.
Day 3: Deluxe Tourist Bus to Pokhara.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours drive.
At 6:30 am you will leave for the tourist bus station and at 7 am you will drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is the second-largest city in Nepal which is known as the Hippi Place in Nepal and the city of Lake too. Reaching in Pokhara if the weather is clear you will see the spectacular view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Mountain range. The journey to Pokhara takes around 7 to 8 hours if there’s no traffic jam on the highway. Drive to Pokhara, follow the Trisuli river where you can see other peoples rafting. Trisuli is popular for rafting in Nepal. Hotel and Breakfast included.
Day 4: Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (2080m)
Walking duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Driving duration: One and a half hour.
Trekking starting day, after breakfast you will drive with all the staffs and group to Nayapul, the drive will take around one and half hour. Reaching in Nayapul you have to fix your shoes and bag to walk through Birethanti – where permit and TIMS card are checked. After registering permits, you will follow the sign of Ghorepani at the right side with your guide. Lunch is done at the Hile before climbing 3000 steps after Tikhe Dhunga to reach Ulleri. Ulleri is a Magar village inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. From Ulleri you can see the Annapurna South and Him Chuli. Overnight Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani. 2850m
Walking duration: 4 to 5 hours.
From Ulleri to Ghorepani, is a walk of around 5 hours. Walking through the rainforest of Rhododendron and other subtropical plants, the bank of Ghorepani Khola. Passing local villages such as Banthanti tea break and Nangethanti for lunch. Thanti means rest place in Nepali. While walking, enjoy the spectacular view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Himchuli. Reaching Ghorepani, you are going to have an amazing view of Mt. Dhaulagiri with the height of 8167m, the Tukuche Nilgiri with its height of 6940m, The Hiunchuli Himal with the elevation of 6441m and the Tarke Kang. Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6: Trek to Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise view and trek to Tadapani (2500m)
Walking duration: 6 to 7 hours.
Early morning hike to Poon Hill 3210m to have the view of the sunrise on the snowcapped mountains; Dhaulagiri Range, Annapurna Range, Machhapuchhere, Dhampus, and Tukche peak. Poon hill is one of the best sunrise and sunset viewpoint in Nepal. Descending from Poon Hill to have breakfast in Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani. Tadapani is also another best view place during this trek. From Tadapani you are going to see Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal and Lamjung Himal. Overnight Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 7: Trek to Sinuwa. (2060m)
Walking duration: 6 to 7 hours.
From Tadapani you need to descend to Larjung village and gradual up and Nepali flat to Chhomrong. Chhomrong is another beautiful Gurung village inside ACAP. Beginning of Chhomrong eat lunch and then walk another 3500 steps down and little up to get in lower Sinuwa. Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: Trek to Deurali. (3200m)
Walking duration: 7 to 8 hours.
Eat breakfast quite early than other days because today you need to walk quite longer than other days. First, you will ascend to the Upper Sinuwa the follow the rainforest to get in the Bamboo. After Bamboo you will be in Dovan for lunch then the trail follows the gradual up to Deurali for camp. Deurali is known as the top of the hill or resting place in Nepali. Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Walking duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Important day of your trek, because you are going to get your destination Annapurna Base Camp 4130m. From Deurali we suggest you walk quite slow than other days because you are getting high altitude and have a closer view of Annapurna South, Annapurna third, Mahhapuchhre and of course Annapurna first. Along the way, you will get in Machhapuchhre Base Camp to have a cup of tea and then hike to ABC. ABC is the place, from where you can see the 360-degree view mountain view. Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 10: See the sunrise and return back to Bamboo.
Walking duration: 6 to 7 hours.
Wake up early for sunrise. Eat breakfast and descend same way back to Bamboo.
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda and visit hot spring
Walking duration: 5 to 6 hours.
After breakfast trek to Jhinu Dana, follow the same trail till Chhomrong and from Chhomrong go down to Jhinu Danna. Jhinu Danda is popular because of the Natural Hot Spring. Get in Ghinu Danda fix your room and then walk 20 minutes for spring. Enjoy the warm bath at the pond for an hour and back to Hotel. Overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Meal – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 12: Trek to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara
Walking duration: 5 to 6 hours.
Driving duration: One and a half hour.
After breakfast, you will trek back to Nayapul. Follow the Modi Khola but from Siwi you need to walk on the road sometime it is quite boring to walk but after a week is feeling okay to walk on the road. From Nayapul you will take Jeep/Car/Bus to Pokhara. This is the last day with porters so you are going to trekking finish party with all the team at Pokhara. Overnight Hotel. Meal – Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 13: Back to Kathmandu by Delux Tourist Bus
After breakfast you will take the bus at 7:30 am to Kathmandu. Bus drives will take around 7 to 8 hours. Overnight Hotel and Breakfast included.
Day 14: Free day or visit in an orphanage in Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu so the relax, and shopping if you like you can visit an orphanage in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Final departure.
Receive your trekking achievement certificate and T-shirt and then transfer to Airport to fly your home.
Included in the Cost:
- All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers (Pick up and Drop)
- Four nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu city tours, including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation
- Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea /coffee during meal time
- Best available twin / three sharing beds at lodge / guest house for accommodation during the trek.
- Snacks – Cookies / biscuit / dry fruits at evening time before dinner.
- Seasonal fruits as desert after dinner.
- Highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers) and food, accommodation, salary and equipment and also accident insurance for all field staffs.
- Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus
- Private Car / Jeep – Pokhara – Nayapul – Pokhara
- Sleeping bag use while trekking
- Duffle bag for trekking
- T-Short and trip achievement certificate
- First aid medicine kit
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry Permit fee
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please make sure to bring 3 passport size photos for permit)
- Government taxes & office service charge
This include is our full board package also we offer packages such as, guide service, porter guide service, B/B package service. Contact us jrntreks@gmail.com and Whatsapps/Viver: +9779813914320
The cost is not included:
- Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa on arrival in the Airport.
- International Airfare/Airport tax.
- Foods during the stay in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, the internet or WIFI telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
- Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
- Personal trekking gears
- Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Equipments list
1: Trekking bag pack
2: Day Backpack
3: Warm Jacket
4: Warm Flees
5: One pair of quick dry T- Short
6: One Trouser
7: One pair Hiking paint
8: Glove and Hat
9: Head Light
10: Water Bottle
11: Sun Glass
12: Sleeping Bag
13: Trekking Pole
15 Personal medicine
We advise travel insurance to all travelers are interested of trekking in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is walking in the trail (path) of mountains. In mountain areas, health treatment facilities are not standard. There are less available of good hospitals and doctors. So if in case the trekker suffers from severe sickness, he should bring to Kathmandu by helicopter for better treatment. And the helicopter charter fare is expensive in Nepal. If you have already travel insurance, your money will be saved.
When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. We JRN Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. Shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects.
We also let you know that Nepalese Insurance Company does not have travel insurance policy for foreign nationals. They have this policy only for Nepalese citizens. So we advise you do your travel insurance with Insurance Company in your own place.
1 Reviews on Annapurna Base Camp Trek – A hike into the base camp of world 10th highest mountain. View All
2017-02-13 13:38:09
Jasmin Davis says:
In October 2014 two friends and I went on a trek to Annapurna Base Camp with Raby as the guide for our group.To be honest I started out a little sceptical as there are so many trekking companies in Kathmandu and I hadn't done a lot of research, just joined in with thw girls who had their trek. When I first met Raby I remember thinking that we were in for a bit of fun, as he had us laughing in the first few minutes (a theme that continued through our entire trek). Raby was a great guide from start to finish, from arranging buses to helping us buy supplies, arranging transport and trekking permits, encouraging us and helping us when we were tired, putting up with us complaining, joining in with us when we decided to sing and most of all keeping us safe and offering his expertise along the way. A majority of the time he acted like a younger brother, teasing and laughing with us, but he also knew to be serious and offered support and encouragement when we needed it. He particularly was reassuring as we reached higher altitudes and was constantly checking that we were feeling ok and had plans in place for what we would do if any of us were affected by altitude sickness. It was fabulous to have all of our accommodation and food arranged so we didn't need to worry about the details and just had to walk to the next destination. After 10 days together we finished off the trek feeling like we had made a new friend in Raby, and his brother Nir, both of whom were great companions. I can't even imagine how much more difficult the trek would have been without their help and assistance. Really, having them there made our time hassle free and enjoyable, despite the sheer physical and mental exhaustion that comes along with trekking. I loved my time trekking ABC and will definitely be back to do another trek in Nepal. It is such an incredible place that has captured my heart on my first visit. I highly recommend choosing Raby as a guide and I would trek with him again on any subsequent visits. Jasmin Davis Australia