Annapurna Base Camp Trek

As the goal of this trek is to make it to Annapurna Base Camp, you might want to move on to your journey, but as a measure of caution, we recommend you take a day easy. After all a long flight through different time zones might bring fraught problems like headaches and insomnia.
Of course, if you feel good enough then you will be free to explore the Kathmandu valley. We will also provide you with a guide to navigate through different places in Kathmandu and explain you about the topics you are curious about. As Kathmandu holds many historical and religious sites there are many options for you to choose for your sightseeing.
Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Hanuman Dhoka are some of the places we suggest your visit. The temples in Kathmandu have unique architecture from ancient times. These temples have a wood carving and beautiful statues of various deities or historical figures.
All the places in Kathmandu are picture-worthy places demanding storage in your camera memory as well as your own memory. Since our destination this time is Annapurna Base Camp which poses its own challenges, we recommend you not to over-excite yourself. Any sort of physical harm or sprains should be prevented so that you can thoroughly enjoy this trek.
So, you need to enjoy various aspects of Kathmandu Valley while taking it slow.
While sightseeing we will visit the National Tourism Board so that we can collect the two permits needed for our trek. These permits: Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) permit and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit are needed so that you can use the trekking trails. We will help you by providing you with these permits.
We will also meet with the guide, who will explain to you about the various aspects of the trek. The guide will provide you with all the necessary information required for the trek which also includes some precautions and tools required.

Activity & Duration

Sightseeing

Highest Altitude

1300m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

BB

Accommodation

Hotel

Moving on to day three, our destination will be Pokhara. One can say that taking flight would be fast, but you will be missing lots of scenarios that way. So, if you manage to keep your eye open throughout this road trip you can find yourself immersed in the scenario outside the windows of the private jeep that we will provide to you.

After about 7 hours on the highway, you will reach the city of Pokhara. After you reach the hotel in Pokhara, you are again free to explore Pokhara. Though you will not get much time to explore the city for the entire day we recommend you visit the shore of Fewa Lake.

Pokhara is a city blessed by nature. In any case, Pokhara City was to captivate you and if you wish to stay here for additional nights you can do so, but at your personal expense. Any additional accommodation beyond those mentioned in the itinerary is not part of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek package.

Activity & Duration

Sightseeing

Highest Altitude

900m. (Pokhara)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

One of the most beautiful things about Pokhara is the view of Mount Macchapuchre (Fishtail). In the early morning, you will be greeted with the scenic display of Mount Macchapuchre in hue to gold as the sun rises above the horizon. This display reflected in the waters of Fewa Lake is something that will melt your heart.
With the melting heart, we will leave behind Pokhara as we need to move forward for the Sanctuary. We will move northwest to Pokhara. Our destination for the fourth day is Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village which sits at an elevation of 2,012 meters (6,601 ft) above sea level.
Once you reach Ghandruk, you will notice the uniqueness of the local culture of people living in this village compared to other places you have visited now. Ghandruk which flourishes among nature and mountains, has people with genuine hospitality.
There are many things that you can do when you are in Ghandruk. You can simply go around the village and observe the local people around you. If you want to know more about the Gurung culture and the history of Gurungs’, then you can also visit the Gurung Museum.
Ghandruk often hosts a cultural performance within the village.
If you happen to encounter one of such performances, you will want to observe it or participate in it. These performances showcase the vibrant attire of the Gurung community along with melody passed from generation to generation throughout the centuries.

Activity & Duration

Tour & Trekking

Highest Altitude

2012m. (Ghandruk)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Moving onto the fifth day, in the early morning a familiar sunrise will greet you. This is one thing that will remain consistent throughout the entire journey. From this day onward we will be trekking on foot, so you want yourself to be prepared for hours of continuous walking. For this day we will be moving toward Chhomrong.

Chhomrong is situated at an elevation of 2,170 meters (7,120 ft) above sea level. The journey from Ghandruk to Chhomrong should take about 5 to 6 hours. As you move forward you will go through diverse landscapes, sometimes uphill and then downhill. You will also find yourself passing through the forests of Rhododendron.

Chhomrong is a village established as the population in Ghandruk started to increase, and the people expanded into new areas. Based on historical records, in the 1950s, explorers, including the first mountaineers to attempt Mount Macchapuchre used to pass through this area.

Once the concept of trekking started to become popular during the 1970s, the local people in Chhomrong established teahouses and lodges. It is also believed that this area then became one of Nepal’s earliest trekking routes.

Permits are needed to travel through Chhomrong. We need to check in and check out when passing through Chhomrong. The accommodations available in Chhomrong are teahouses and basic lodges. But we will guarantee you that you will have a comfortable sleep for the night along with a fulfilling dinner of traditional Dal Bhaat.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

2253m. (Chhomrong )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Another day starts in a somewhat remote village of Nepal. Beyond the city’s pollution even if you are moving to a higher altitude where you will find yourself gasping to breathe, at this point you will have a comfortable time breathing the fresh air. Our destination for the sixth day is Deurali.

Deurali is situated at an elevation of 3,200 meters (10,500 ft) above sea level. It is about 7 to 8 hours away from Chhomring village. Moving through the forests of oak, bamboo, and rhododendrons you can reach Deurali, which was a pasture for sheep grazing.

Deurlai also has Hinku Cave which was used by the shepherds who came to graze their sheep as shelter. Similar to Chhomrong the area was converted to a more tourism-based area as trekking through this area became popular during the 1970s.

Here, in Deuarli you can spot some naturally occurring Buddha statues in the mountains. You can also visit Hinku Cave which was used by local shepherds as shelter before teahouses existed.

Similar to Chhomrong you will only find teahouses and basic lodges for the accommodation. You will need to prepare yourself for the next day, so we recommend you have a filling dinner and plentiful rest.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 3 hours

Highest Altitude

3200m. (Deurali )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Annapurna Base Camp is the highlight of our journey. It is the goal that you will be striving for on the seventh day of your journey. On this day we will be taking the same path used by the pilgrims to reach the holy site of Annapurna Sanctuary.

After breakfast, we will follow our path towards Annapurna Base Camp. While on our way to Annapurna Base Camp, we will also pass through Bagar (3300 meters) and Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700 meters). While Macchapuchre has a base camp it is illegal to climb the mountain as it is considered to be a holy mountain and is also dubbed as “The Virgin Mountain”.

After a difficult stretch of trek, you will find yourself in the heart of the mountains. This wide-open area is the Annapurna Sanctuary. No words can describe the beauty of this place. The feeling you get when you reach this place is ethereal. Annapurna Sanctuary is home to many sacred temples, one of which includes Annapurna Temple, a temple dedicated to the goddess of food and nutrition.

Surprisingly, you will also find teahouses and lodges in the Annapurna Base Camp. While it is difficult to run such a business at such a high elevation, the trek to Annapurna Base Camp is popular to sustain the business here. So, you can find yourself a comfortable bed to sleep in along with other necessary facilities in the Annapurna Base Camp. But if you wish to camp outside it is definitely a possible option while the only challenge is to brave the sheer cold outside.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

4130m. (Annapurna Base Camp)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

The morning of the eighth day will greet you with the same stunning views of the surrounding white walls as you were greeted the day before. As the goal of your trek, you might not want to leave this place, but you will need to return back to your home. So, after we complete the preparation for our descent we will start moving downhill.

We will take the same route that we used for our ascent the exception being that our destination is far below Bamboo Village. Bamboo Village is situated at an elevation of 2,310 meters (7,580 ft) above sea level. This village is known for its surrounding lush green forests. You can understand where the name of this village came from as you can observe the dense bamboo forests covering the surrounding area of the village.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

2310m. (Bamboo )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

If you are tired and your legs are not in a suitable condition after the days of uphill and downhill, then our next destination will be appealing to you. We will continue our descent; this time our destination is Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is situated at an elevation of 1,780 meters (5,840 ft) above sea level.

Jhinu Danda is popular for its hot springs, and your tired body will prefer the dip in the hot springs. The hot springs can help you to relieve the pain of a continuous uphill and downhill journey for the past few days. It can also help to relieve you of the accumulated stress. It also improves your circulation and skin conditions.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 5-7 hours

Highest Altitude

1760m. (Jhinu Danda)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

After the continuous days of trekking, you may find yourself tired. We hope that the hot springs in Jhinu Danda have soothed some of that pain. Now, with everything over you will be at the final leg of your journey.
After breakfast, we will take our jeep and travel down to Pokhara from Jhinu Danda. Once you return to Pokhara you can get a glimpse of modern life and the luxury which comes with it that you had missed throughout the previous days while trekking. All this day of trek might tire you but if you have energy to spare you can visit different places in Pokhara. Also, don’t forget to buy any souvenirs to take back home.
While in Pokhara, you can indulge yourselves in flashy and vibrant nightlife beside the lake. Previously, because of physical concerns you were not supposed to over-exert yourself, but this time you can participate in various activities that Pokhara can offer to you. If you want to you can have a peaceful dinner at a restaurant that can provide you with a scenic background.

Activity & Duration

Tour

Highest Altitude

900m. (Pokhara )

Accommodation

Hotel

The following day, you will have to say your final goodbye to this beautiful city. Before the goodbye, do not forget to imprint the scenery of Pokhara in your mind. We will take either the highway to reminisce about the scenes outside the windows or we can simply take flight. You will be staying in Kathmandu for one last night, so if you have any unfilled tasks to do in Kathmandu you can do so.

Activity & Duration

Flight, around 40 minutes

Highest Altitude

1300m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

D

Accommodation

Hotel