Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the best trekking in Nepal. This amazing trekking is also popular as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The famous trek to Annapurna offers to explore the natural and cultural wonders of the Annapurna region. Our carefully designed 14 days ABC trek is moderately hard trekking. The maximum elevation one will get during this trekking is at 4130 meters above the sea level. The inclusion of Poon Hill- the famous sunrise and mountain viewpoint in Annapurna adds the fun plus the immense pleasure on the trekking.
The route also allows visiting the superb local villages of Ghorepani, Chhomorong, Jhinu Danda and more to get the knowledge on the cultures, living style and traditions of the locals. The greatest views of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri are the major attractions of the trek. The silent and the most beautiful waterfalls from the Himalayas are the next highlights of the trip. Walking through the dense forest of rhododendron and bamboo and into the blank terrain of high altitude is something amazing. The inclusion of Pokhara- the valley lakes and mountains complete the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in a sweet way.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a teahouse type trekking. Throughout the route, there are wonderfully set up tea houses are available for the food and accommodation. Annapurna trekking is also seasonal trekking in Nepal. The best time to trek in Annapurna is the months of spring (March to May) and the days of autumn (September to November). Trekking ABC is not recommended in the winter (December to February) especially in the months of January to Mid-February as there as some avalanche risk areas. But trekking in the months of monsoon (June to August) is still possible.
Our 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a customizable one. Please contact our Nepal trekking experts to make any changes to the plan. Our trekking planner team can help you with that matter.
After the breakfast, you will first go to tourist bus park. Then start a scenic drive to Pokhara through the green hills and small settlements. The journey to Pokhara is about six to seven hours drive. In the evening, you can walk around the Phewa lake to collect the best view of sunset and the Annapurna mountain range.
From Pokhara, you will first take a drive to Nayapul. At Nayapul, your guide will do the permit check in before starting the trekking. Then your journey to Annapurna base camp starts. The route to Ulleri goes through the several small villages, likes of Hile and Sudhame.
The route is steep uphill just before reaching Ulleri. Ulleri offers the first sight of Annapurna South (7219m.) on a clear day.
Wake up with a good view of Annapurna south. Then grab the delicious breakfast, before starting the journey through the small village with the fantastic views of Annapurna south. The route to Ghorepani includes the stone-paved way, some rough road section and the dense forest of rhododendron.
Ghorepani is a small village in the lap of the Annapurna mountain range. You can collect the beautiful mountain views from your teahouse. Later in the evening, you can have the best sunset view in the Himalayas.
Start early morning to get to Poon Hill. Poon Hill regarded as one of the best sunrise viewpoints in Annapurna where you can get 360 mountain views as well. After enjoying the good views, you will then retrace back to Ghorepani for breakfast. You will then start your trekking to Chuile via a dense forest of rhododendron.
On the way to Chuile, Deurali is the next best point as it offers something similar views to Poon Hill. The route also includes visiting of Tadapani- one of the camp points for the trekkers in Annapurna.
From Chuile, you can see a wonderful waterfall next to you. The overnight will be at a local teahouse.
As always, start the day with delicious breakfast, then pack your stuff and get ready for the day. The route from Chuile to Sinuwa scenic through the small settlements. Occasional views mountains, the super waterfalls make the walking absolutely interesting.
Chhomorong village is one of the interesting villages en-route. The beautiful settlement offers the finest views of Fishtail mountain. From Chhomorong, it is further one-hour trekking to Lower Sinuwa where today's camp is set.
Grab the early morning breakfast, then start the journey. First hike up to Upper Sinuwa for an hour or so. The route then gets slightly flat towards Bamboo. The landscapes along the way is absolutely stunning. Just before Bamboo, there is a long and beautiful waterfall. From Bamboo, you have entered to the scared Himalayan land and no meats are available onwards from here. The route then gradually rises up to Himalaya through the dense forest of bamboo and rhododendron.
From Himalaya, the route rises up via Modi Khola glacier valley. There is a overhanging stone- the Hinku cave lies along the way. You will first get to Fishtail base camp. Then further two hours hiking, you will get to famous Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna base camp we get a 360-degree view from Hiunchuli, past Annapurna South to Annapurna I (8,097m/26,566ft) and Khangsar Kang, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare. In the evening, enjoy the mesmerizing sunset view from Annapurna Base Camp.
Wake up early morning the get the best mountain view and the sunrise in the Himalayas. The view looks absolutely stunning once the golden rays of the sun hit the silver line of mountains. Collect the best memories. Then start the journey back to Bamboo, the same way. It will take about five to six hours of trekking to get back to Bamboo.
After the early morning breakfast, you will start your journey to Jhinu Danda. You will be following the same route back until Chhomorong village. From there you take a downhill route to get to Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is a natural hot spring place where you can take a relaxing bath at the natural hot spring.
The final day of the trek. Take a descend route to the amazing suspension bridge of Kimrong Khola. Then further two hours trek takes you to Madkyeu. From there you will be taking a jeep ride back to Pokhara. The journey from Madkyeu to Pokhara is about three hours drive.
In Pokhara, you can go around the Phewa lake.
Early morning, after the breakfast, you will be taking a tourist bus to get back to Kathmandu. The interesting journey through the green hills and small settlement via Trishuli river take you back to the Nepal capital. In the evening, you can do some last-minute shopping around Thamel.
After a wonderful trip to Annapurna Base Camp; today you will be transferred to Kathmandu international airport to catch your returning flight back home.
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