Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna Base Camp

View From Pokhara

Traditional house, Annapurna Base camp

sunset view, Annauprna Base Camp

Trip Fact

Trip Code:
ABC
Trip Price:
from $650 USD

Group Price for This Trip

No. of people	Price
1 - 1	US$ 765
2 - 4	US$ 700
5 - 10	US$ 650

Duration: 14 Days

Trip Grade: Moderate

Group Size : 1 - 12

Altitude Max: 4131m

					Trip Highlight
					
		Trek through beautiful forests of rhododendron and terraced fields

		Pass by picturesque villages

		Experience rich culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the locals

		Spend a night in one of the most gorgeous villages of Annapurna region, Ghorepani

		Hike to the famous Poon Hill to observe wonderful sunrise with the western Himalayas

		Explore around Annapurna glacier

		Witness stunning views of Himalayan mountains like Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Fishtail, etc

		Overnight in the shadow of Annapurna at Base Camp

At a glance

Overview of Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is one of the most famous trekking in Annapurna Region. Annapurna Base Camp Trek will present you a heavenly view of nature and Annapurna Himalayan Range. From the wonderful view of the farmlands, colorful rhododendron forests, lovely terraced fields and beautiful villages to high snow-capped Himalayan mountains, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a lifetime journey that will always stay in your mind. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is located in Annapurna region, Gandaki Province of Nepal. During ABC Trek the trail will include numerous ascends and descends through a rugged and steep path. As you will pass by picturesque villages, you will get to see the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the locals. People from several different communities reside in this part of Nepal. Where stay with them will allow you to know and understand the simplicity of life. Likewise, the lower part of the trail is also full of dense forests of colorful rhododendrons and other wildflowers.

The more you get closer to your ultimate destination, Annapurna Base Camp, the breath-taking views of Himalayas will slowly unfold in front of you. Every sunrise will bring more excitement and joy during the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. You will get a panoramic view of Annapurna First (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Lamjung Himal, etc.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins with a scenic drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. From here, you will take another short drive that will take you to Nayapul. During this drive, you will come across the wonderful countryside of Nepal. From Nayapul, you will begin trekking towards the Annapurna Base Camp. Passing by villages like Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Chhomrong, you will reach the Annapurna Base Camp. Before moving towards Tadapani, you will hike up to Poon Hill where you will get to see probably the most gorgeous sunrise of your lifetime. After spending a night at the base camp, you will descend back to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.

Necessary Permits and cost for Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

We need two permits to enter Annapurna Conversation Area. One is a TIMS card and the other one is ACAP permit. TIMS card cost 1000 Nepali rupees and ACAP permit cost 3000 Nepali rupees, both permits Green Valley Nepal Treks arrange in Kathmandu for our clients, and our guide present to check post with permits during the trek.

Best time to do the Annapurna Base Camp trek:

Spring and autumn seasons are the best time to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The spring season starts from March to till at end of May when flowers are in bloom including rhododendron flowers. The autumn season starts from mid-September to till the end of November. During both seasons temperature is warmer and the weather is clear mostly. So we recommend you to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek during the spring and autumn seasons for the best views. For more details please visit our Best Trekking Season in Nepal page.

Difficulty of Annapurna Base Camp trek:

Annapurna Base Camp trek is not measured to be a difficult trek because most of the trekking days are spent below 3000m. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered being moderate trek in Nepal.
To do Annapurna Base Camp Trek you dont need special training. If you are physically fit and mentally prepared you could do without any problems. Although we recommend you to do short hiking at least an hour a week or jogging an hour a day which will be really helpful to complete Annapurna Base Camp Trek pleasantly.

Packing list for Annapurna Base Camp Trek:
Prepared well equipment is a most important part of your journey doesnt matter where you are going. Your equipment is the main key to making a success your trip. For details information of Annapurna Base Camp Trek packing list visit our Recommended Packing List for Nepal Trekkingblog.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekkng Cost details:

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost start from USD 650 per person.
It depends on the services you would like to add. If you would like to add flight Kathmandu to Pokhara Pokhara to Kathmandu it will cost you USD 200 extra.If you would like to upgrade accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara there will be an extra cost as your choice.
Generally on our trip cost includes standrad accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara including breakfast, basic tea house accommodations during the trek, three times meals during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Professional English Speaking Trekking guide, both waysTourist bus tickets.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost for 2022 and 2023

No. of Pax	Cost Starting from	Inquiry
1	USD 765	SEND INQUIRY
2 to 4	USD 700	SEND INQUIRY
5 to 10	USD 650	SEND INQUIRY

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Departure Date for 2022 and 2023:

Green Valley Nepal Treks operate private trips to Annapurna Base Camp Trek every day. If you would like to do a private trip please BOOK NOW as your suitable time and date. If you are looking for a group joining trip to Annapurna Base Camp please check on our departure dates and choose a suitable date for you. For quick information feel free to WhatsApp (Arjun Pandey) us always.

Similar trip with Annapurna Base camp Trekking:
We create a Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary as well for those who dont have long holidays and looking to do Annapurna Base Camp. If 14 days regular Annapurna Base Camp itinerary isnt fit with your time, a short Annapurna Base Camp Trek might be suitable for you.
We are offering Annapurna Base Camp Trek flyback by Helicopter from Annapurna Base Camp as well. Annapurna Base Camp Trek Flight back with Helicopter package is suitable for those who have a short time period to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek and who is interesting to fly with Helicopter over the Himalaya.

Route Map of Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

For latest updated Annapurna Base camp Trek route map including altitude chart visit our Annapurna Base Camp Trek Altitude Route Map page.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 :Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2 :Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (884m) by Tourist Bus

Day 3 :Drive from Pokhara to Birethanti then Trek to Ulleri (1960m)

Day 4 :Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2856m)

Day 5 :Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2625m)

Day 6 :Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2020m)

Day 7 :Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2580m)

Day 8 :Trek from Dovan to Deurali(3230m)

Day 9 :Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)(4131m)

Day 10 :Trek from ABC back to Sinuwa (2340m)

Day 11 :Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinu Hill (2170m)

Day 12 :Trek from Jhinu Danda to Siwai then Drive Back to Pokhara

Day 13 :Take Tourist Deluxe Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 14 :Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport or onward for next program

Cost Include

Airport transfers pick up and drop
Two nights standard accommodation in Kathmandu BB base
Two night’s standard accommodation in Pokhara on BB base
Entry permits for Annapurna Conservation Area
TIMS permits (Trekking Information Management System)
One Professional Trekking Guide, his all necessary insurance, meals and allowances.
3 meals per day and overnight accommodation in Hotel/lodge along the trekking trail
Tourist Bus Ticket to Pokhara to Kathmandu
One map of Annapurna Base camp Trekking
Farewell dinner before your departure from Nepal
Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket (refundable)
Trekking gear duffel bag for your trekking stuffs
Rescue Arrangements off course, not the rescue bills

Cost Exclude

International airfare and Nepal visa fees (We recommend you fill out the arrival visa form via NEPAL IMMIGRATION PAGE before you leave)
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Food in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, donation etc...
Tips for guides and porters (It is Expected)

Trip Note

DEPARTURE DATE means arrivel day in Kathmandu.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 :Arrival in KathmanduOur Airport Representative will meet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A drop to the Hotel by private tourist vehicle is arranged. You can either take a rest or meet us at our office and know the detailed arrangement of the Trek. B and B at the hotel.

Day 2 :Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (884m) by Tourist BusAfter breakfast, we drive to Pokhara which is 200 km from Kathmandu. We take our lunch in between this six hour bus ride. You can also opt for a flight which takes about 30 min, and then explore Pokhara, renowned for its scenic beauty and lakeside stays. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Pokhara.
Driving Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard Hotel in Pokhara

Day 3 :Drive from Pokhara to Birethanti then Trek to Ulleri (1960m)After a delicious breakfast in Pokhara, you will travel a short distance over picturesque
scenery into Birethanti. The route travels through Nayapul and is generally easy. Along
the Bhurungdi Khola, you will pass across beautiful terraced fields. The trip begins in
Birethanti and concludes in Ulleri after passing through the villages of Sudame, Hile,
and Tikhedhungga. After crossing the suspension bridge, the route from Tikhedhungga
begins to climb steeply up a stone stairway. When you are at Ulleri, a big Magar
settlement, you can see Mount Hiunchuli and Mount Annapurna South.
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 4 :Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2856m) From Ulleri, the trail is a gentle ascent and we pass through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Banthanti. A couple of hours from here and we reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani stay is popular for the Poonhill hike which presents a spectacular view of the sunrise and a superb panoramic view of the mountain ranges. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 5 :Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2625m) Today's journey begins with a short hike to Poonhill, the best viewpoint in the trail and unmistakably a photographer's paradise. A 45 min walk takes us to the top of the hill which is at a height of 3210m. We return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then move to Deurali along a steep strenuous climb. The walk from here to Banthani is an easy jungle route where we may come across monkeys and Langurs. Further down, we reach Tadapani, our stay for the night.
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 6 :Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2020m) After breakfast at Tadapani, we move down gradually along forests of rhododendrons, cross the Kimsung River and ascend to reach a Gurung village called Gurjung. From here, a straight climb takes us to Chhomrong, a beautiful village situated in the lap of the Annapurna. Overnight stay at a guest house.
Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 7 :Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2580m) Stone steps from Chhomrong drops down to Chhomrong Khola, where we cross a suspension bridge. Then we take a steep climb to Sinuwa. After a short walk along the jungle, followed by an easy downhill, we reach Bamboo. Passing the damp bamboo forest, we take the steep descent to Dovan, the bottom of a gorge.
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 8 :Trek from Dovan to Deurali(3230m) The walk from Dovan to Himalaya is a silent one as big noises are not allowed in the jungle in regard to a temple on the way. The route first comprises bamboo forests and then changes to rhododendron forests and contains plenty of waterfalls. Upon reaching Himalaya, clearings appear and glacial rivers are visible along the trail as we ascend to Hinku cave. After a short walk, the trail first drops to the river and then ascends again to reach Deurali that offers exotic views of the valley below. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 9 :Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)(4131m) From Deurali, the trail passes through a river bed, and after a tedious climb, we reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Himchuli et cetera are very rewarding. The way to ABC is wider with scanty vegetation. As the area is prone to avalanches, caution should be taken on possible dangers. Up from MBC, mountain views unveil to clarity. Annapurna Base Camp gives an awe-inspiring view of the snow covered mountains including the Annapurna range, Singuchuli, Macchhapuchhre, Tent Peak et cetera. Overnight stay at the base camp.
Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 10 :Trek from ABC back to Sinuwa (2340m) After viewing a spectacular sunrise from ABC, we head back following the same trail through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya and Bamboo all the way to Sinuwa. Mostly downhill, the trail is an easy walk. Overnight stay at Sinuwa.
Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 11 :Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinu Hill (2170m) From Sinuwa, we move ahead to Chomorong. After a descent of about 45 min, we reach Jinuwa Guest House. Jinuwa is known for its natural Hot Spring where you can take a relaxing bath. The spring is a 30 min steep walk from the guesthouse. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Day 12 :Trek from Jhinu Danda to Siwai then Drive Back to Pokhara Your last day of hiking the trails has arrived. You will follow the straightforward dust road
along the Modi Khola after leaving Jhinu Danda. The trek's current leg is the most
leisurely stroll of the whole journey. You will arrive in Siwai after a three-hour journey.
You will board a local taxi or bus in downtown to take you back to Pokhara. It takes
two to three hours to travel this final section of the route. You will say farewell to the
trails and travel to Pokhara across the lovely countryside. You will arrive back in
Pokhara with plenty of time to check into your accommodation. As a reward for all of your
arduous hiking, you may wander through the town, continue boating on Fewa Lake, and
tuck into a delectable lunch. In Pokhara, you will spend the night.
Trekking Duration: 3 hours
Driving Distance: 47 kilometers
Driving Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Hotel in Pokhara

Day 13 :Take Tourist Deluxe Bus from Pokhara to KathmanduYou'll board a tourist bus this morning after waking up in Pokhara to travel back to
Kathmandu. The 205 kilometers that separate Pokhara from Kathmandu follows the
enthralling Marsyangdi River and then the Trishuli River. The route from Pokhara to
Kathmandu passes through various attractive market areas, including Damauli bazaar,
Dumre bazaar, Mugling Bazaar, and others. The route also offers breathtaking vistas of
hills, rivers, and mountains covered in snow. When you arrive in the Kathmandu valley, a
member of our crew will be waiting to welcome you and show you to your
accommodation so you can freshen up before spending your final evening in Nepal
shopping or touring Thamel.
Driving Distance: 205 kilometers
Driving Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 14 :Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport or onward for next program Departure from Kathmandu. A drop from the hotel to the airport 3 hours before the scheduled time of flight is arranged in a private tourist vehicle. You can also opt for a longer stay in Nepal or set on another journey with us.

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