Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Trip Length: 13 days
Activities: Trekking, Sightseeing
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Max Elevation: 4,210m/at Annapurna Base Camp
Meal: Full board on trek
Accommodation: Guesthouse/Teahouse
Transportation:Tourist vehicle, local jeep
Best Trek time: Sept – December and Feb- May
Group Size: 2-10
Best time : September, October November, December, February, March, April, May
Annapurna Base Camp trekking
is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary trekking. Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular and spectacular trekking trails in Nepal. Annapurna base camp is situated at 4320m. Although it has some steep climbs in trekking trail, Annapurna Sanctuary trekking is not overly difficult. We start Annapurna Base Camp trekking from Nayapul and end in Nayapul. During trekking days trekkers enjoy spectacular mountain scenery with incredible cultural diversity. They pass through rural farms and villages, variety of terrain and spectacular glacier views. It is more distinct than any other treks because of its multi ethnic villages, rich culture, beautiful landscape and natural scenery. Annapurna Base Camp trekking is a good introductory route for close encounters with the Himalayas in a short period of time.
From the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route you will have a close up look of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7041m), Fishtail or Machhapuchhare (6998m,) mount Annapurna I (8091m), mount Annapurna (II 7939m), mount Annapurna III (7555m), mount Annapurna IV (7525m), mount Annapurna south (7219m), mount Himchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6986m),Tukuche peak (6920m) etc.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Highlights
- Seven hour scenic drive to Pokhara
- Walk around Phewa Lake (the pearl of Nepal)
- Famous enchanting Sunrise view from Poon hill (3210m)
- Close up view of many famous Himal mountains (see above)
- Eye-catching waterfalls and Modi Khola river
- Beautiful terraces with rice fields and farmhouses.
- Experience the hospitality and culture of the friendly Gurung, Mugar, and Tamang peoples
- Spectacular diverse spring floral views(also Rhododendron Forest in March and April)
Day to day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara, 7 hours by tourist bus
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 05: Early morning hike up to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Day 06: Trek to Chommrong
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 09: Trek back to Bamboo
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu hot spring
Day 11: Trek to Ghandruk
Day 12: Trek to Nayapul and then drive to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu or other destination as per your plan.