Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Outline Itinerary

DETAILS ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,350m/4,429ft)

Upon your arrival at the airport, our staff will warmly welcome you with a traditional Dhaka Khada and a personalized name-card. You will then be transfered to your hotel in a private vehicle and check-in Rest of the day.

Reminder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu (No Meal)

Day 2: Flight to Pokhara; drive to Kimche & trek to Ghandruk (1,940m/6,365ft)

We begin our day at a hotel in Kathmandu with a healthy breakfast in the morning and get ready for the morning domestic flight to Pokhara, the marvelous lake city, capturing amazing views of the Himalayas. On arrival at Pokhara, you will be driven to Kimche and it takes 50 mins to reach Ghandruk. You will begin your trek from Kimche with gently climbing numerous stone steps till you reach the Ghandruk village. Ghandruk is a beautiful village inhabited mostly by the Gurung community.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ghandruk (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2,170m/7,120ft)

After having breakfast in Ghandruk village, you will begin trekking towards picturesque Chhomrong village. The trail ascends through dense forests of rhododendron. On the way, you can see the views of mountains like Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhre. Then you will take a step descend till Kimrong khola. After another step climb from Kimrong khola to chere danda, you will descend for a short while and then a brisk walk to Chhomrong. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located in the lap of the gaint Annapurna and inhabited by the ethnic Gurung tribe.

Overnight Stay at Chhomrong (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft)

Leaving Chhomrong behind, the trail descends to Chhomrong khola. You will descend stone staircase and crossing the Chhomrong khola on a swaying suspension bridge. From here, it is a rocky uphill climb to Sinuwa. Next you will pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo passing deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It takes around 4-5 hours to reach Bamboo.

Overnight Stay at Bamboo (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Bamboo to Deurali (3,230m/10,597ft)

Passing through the damp and cold bamboo, the trail will be steep at some parts too so be careful while walking. Soon, you will come out of the forests, back in the sunlight only after reaching the Himalayan Hotel. Follow a steep route that leads to Hinku cave from where you can see the trail drop closer to the river, before ascending to Deurali offering magical views of the valley and it take 3-4 hours to reach Deurali. The views of the river below the valley, sheer rock face cliffs with wispy waterfalls are breathtaking.

 Overnight Stay at Deurali (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4,130m/13,549ft)

Today, you will be touching the base of the tenth highest mountain in the world, Annapurna base camp. From here, you will get striking views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with adjacent snow-capped peaks, Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna south, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience. Entering the Annapurna Sanctuary, you get sensational views of the near vertical south face of Annapurna towering above you. After 4-5 hours of trek you will reach ABC.

Overnight Stay at Base camp (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: ABC to Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft)

After a mesmerizing sunrise and a warm breakfast, you will retrace your step to Bamboo a downhill trek, obviously an easy one. The journey back offers a peaceful time to take in the flora and fauna. Passing bamboo and rhododendron forests and witnessing stunning views you will reach bamboo after 7-8 hours of trek.

Overnight Stay at Bamboo (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,760m/5,775ft)

The day begin with an uphill walk to Kuldighar, followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong khola. Crossing the khola, follow stone steps to Chhomrong village and descend towards Jhinu danda. After 5-6 hours of walk you will reach Jhinu Danda. This place is very famous for its natural hot spring. Today you will have an opportunity to enjoy natural hot water spring. You can unwind yourself to the warm water and pamper your body with hot bath.

Overnight Stay at Jhinu Danda (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Trek to Mathque; drive to Pokhara (827m/2,713ft)

After a warm breakfast in Jhinu Danda, begin trekking towards Matque. Today is the last day of the trek. The trails follow the forested path to Matque. From here, you will drive back to Pokhara for a night stay and it takes 1 hour to reach Pokhara. The evening is free to explore the lakeside market and the Phewa lake.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Pokhara (Includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Flight to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft)

Finally, you will return to Kathmandu in the morning. The rest of the day in Kathmandu is free to explore the tourist sites and do shopping, strolling around local streets or relax at the hotel. In the evening, we come together for a special farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu (Includes: breakfast and dinner)

Day 11: Final Departure

A representative from Expedia Holiday will drop you to the international airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

(Included: Breakfast)