Overview
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, is one of the best things to do in Nepal! An amazing journey through the Annapurna Himalayas, with Rediscover Nepal. Incredible trails filled with fauna and flora, amazing views, jungle and rocky paths the Annapurna Base Camp offers it all! When travelers worry about how long is the Annapurna base Camp Trek? This 14 days Annapurna Base Camp trek is an adventurous journey to see some of the world biggest mountains, enrich yourself with culture and trek through the beautiful Annapurna region. Visit extra ordinary places such as the Himalaya Hotel, Ghorepani with Poon Hill, Jhinu Danda and its healing natural hot springs and of course Annapurna Base Camp!
An adventure in Nepal awaits.
Annapurna Base Camp trekking is all about the journey to Base Camp, but taking a more adventures approach to it! Traversing pass ridges, slippery trails, and resting near waterfalls makes this trek in Nepal even more special! With a flight or drive to Pokhara depending on your booking choice the journey begins. For those who went by flight in Pokhara there is lots to do an interesting point is Fewa Lake located next to the city! For more options on all activities in Pokhara please inquire to the Rediscover Nepal team during your booking. From Pokhara a vehicle takes you to Nayapul from where the adventure trek commences. Trekking to Tikhedunga is a good way to get used to the landscape and it’s not long before you see those fable like rice field terraces and gentle streams resting on green hills. From Tikhedunga it goes up to Ghorepani and real adventurists that reach in time can see a spectacular sunset in the evening. A great way to start this adventure in the Annapurna Himalayas!
In the morning a hike up to Poon Hill lets us see a stunning sunrise over the Annapurna Range, the perfect start for a good day. Heading down and up to Tadapani and even further to Chhomrong is a great adventure in itself. Crossing streams on wooden bridges, seeing natural waterfalls and hearing nature is just perfect to keep yourself going. An interesting place is the Himalayan Hotel where our route passes. From here great views can be seen of the Nepalese landscape and waterfalls! The next day the Annapurna Base Camp Trek altitude will reach a big highlight! Our Rediscover Nepal trekking team will make sure to watch out for nay AMS. As we head to Base Camp on a height of 4130 meters the green trail disappears and we head in more rocky types. Depending on the season that you do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the snow covered landscape can give a truly magical feeling! After leaving Base Camp behind the trail becomes more adventures as we head most of the time downwards, the views change in this new perspective. Staying in Bamboo village, secluded deep within an amazing bamboo forest and stopping at Jhinu Danda for a quick dip in the hot springs is making going down absolutely worth it!
Some Annapurna base camp trek tips!
This trek is also called the Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 days, as there are only 10 days of actual trekking. Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp can be challenging for novice trekkers as some parts of trek are steep and long climbs. But due to the lower altitude a direct chance of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is not likely to happen. The trails go mostly through forests, green valleys and ridges from where amazing views can be seen, but after the rainy season it’s common to encounter leeches. Always where long socks and cover your legs to avoid these critters, bringing salt might also do wonders to keep them away! During an emergency our professional Guides are there to assist you in any way!
Take the adventure of a life time, enjoy culture, exiting trails and amazing views! The Annapurna Base Camp Trek, in Nepal is it for those who want just that extra special adventure!
EXTRA:
Ridiscover Nepal donates 20% of all bookings to the Minerva Foundation in order to rebuild Dhading and to provide care for the orphans of the 2015 earthquake.
During the trek there is no mention of any lunch hours as every participant has their own pace.
For an extension of your holiday to visit places as Chitwan National Park, or Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha, please inquire during your booking.
Pokhara is reachable by air or land. In this itinerary we had put fly in, drive out but as all our itineraries this can be changed depending on your booking choice.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara
Day 03: Drive to Nayapool and trek to Tikhedhunga (1440m)
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m)
Day 05: Early morning visit Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (2650m)
Day 06: Trek to Chomrong (2117m)
Day 07: Trek to the Himalaya Hotel (2800m)
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna base camp (4130m)
Day 09: Trek to Bamboo (2400m)
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780m)
Day 11: Trek to Pothana (2100m
Day 12: Trek to Phedi (900m) and then a 30 minute drive to Pokhara
Day 13: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 14: Final Departure
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival
- After arriving at the airport one of our representatives will be there to greet you
- Transfer to your hotel
- After hotel check in and a short rest, we organize a trip briefing and introduce you to your guide during the trip
- Rest of the evening is free
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Thamel is a great place to, it has access to almost everything
Day 2 : Drive to Pokhara (800m)
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- A scenic drive of about 6 hours
- Transfer to your hotel in Pokhara
- After check in we get to explore this amazing lakeside town
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3 : Drive to Nayapool and trek to Tikhedhunga (1440m)
- Hotel breakfast and checkout
- Taking a vehicle we have a beautiful drive to Nayapool
- From here it begins and we start trekking to Tikhedunga
- The trail leads by gravel road and is mostly flat with some small ups and downs
- Overnight and dinner at the guest house of Tikhedunga
Day 4 : Trek to Ghorepani (2800m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Starting by crossing the suspension bridge
- Steeply upwards to reach Ulleri
- We head up through Oak and Rhododendron forest trails
- Passing through some small villages the trail leads up to Ghorepani
- Dinner and overnight at the Ghorepani guest house
Traveler’s note: Depending on the time and our stamina after checking in the guest house we can head 45 minutes further up to reach Poon Hill and witness also the sunset view! Ghorepani has an interesting history behind its name ask your guide to know what it is! The next morning we head for the sunrise view from Poon Hill so better prepare your batteries, headlamps and get an early sleep. During winter time a general heater will be available in every dining room.
Day 5 : Early morning visit Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (2650m)
- We got a 4 am wakeup call
- After preparing our flashlights we head out while it’s still night
- A 45 minutes hike up brings us to Poon Hill
- This is it from here we get see one of the most beautiful sunrise views in the world
- After enjoying the views we head back down to the guest house for our breakfast
- Checking out the guest house we head up to Ghurung Hill
- The trail goes up and down to Tadapani
- The views from here are just amazing
- Dinner and overnight at the guest house of Tadapani
Traveler’s note: Early in the morning it can be cold and snowfall during the winter season so prepare some warm clothes before heading out. Did you know from Poon Hill we cannot see only the Annapurna but many other Himalayan mountains, consult with your guide to know their exact height and location from Poon Hill.
Day 6 : Trek to Chomrong (2117m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Trek down until reaching a large suspension bridge
- After crossing the bridge a climb Gurung
- Uphill trek for about an hour
- After the climb an easy trail takes us to our destination
- Overnight stay at Chomrong
Traveler’s note: plastic water bottles are prohibited from here
Day 7 : Trek to the Himalaya Hotel (2800m)
- Breakfast and departure
- Descending the 2500 stone stairs leads us to the Chomrong Khola (River)
- After crossing the river we hike up about an hour to Sinwa
- From Sinwa we enter the magical bamboo, rhododendron, fern and oak forest trail that leads to Bamboo
- Continue through the forest until reaching Dobhan
- Slightly uphill trek along the cool forest until reaching the Himalaya hotel
Traveler’s note: near by the Himalayan Hotel lies the Mysterious Hinku Cave. Rumor has it that this is an old spiritual meditation cave.
Day 8 : Trek to Annapurna base camp (4130m)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Short climb until reaching Deurali
- Further climb through forest trails until reaching MBC
- Steep climb for about 1 hour
- Gently upwards climb until reaching the Base Camp
- Enjoy the views and reaching our target destination of this trek!
- Mountain panoramas of the Annapurna South, Himchuli and the Annapurna massif (8091m) the 10th highest mountain in the world together with the sunrise will give you memories for a life time)
- Overnight stay at Base camp’s guest house
Day 9 : Trek to Bamboo (2400m)
- Morning breakfast and departure
- Head back down to MBC
- Following the same trail back past Dobhan to Bamboo
- Overnight stay at Bamboo village
Day 10 : Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780m)
- Breakfast and departure
- A gently climb followed by a straight path leads us to upper Sinuwa
- Descend down to the Chomrong Khola
- Following the familiar trail back up to Chomrong
- From here we head straight to Jhinu Danda
- Overnight stay at Jhinu Danda
Traveler’s note: Jhinu Danda has access to natural healing hot springs!
Day 11 : Trek to Pothana (2100m)
- Breakfast and departure
- We head down and up
- The views are amazing
- Reaching Pothana village
- Overnight at the guest house
Day 12 : Trek to Phedi (900m) and then a 30 minute drive to Pokhara (865m)
- Breakfast and departure
- The last day of the trek we head easy down
- The road to Phedi leads through some peaceful villages
- Having no problems walking downwards it’s not long before we reach Phedi
- From Phedi we take a private vehicle back to Pokhara
- It’s an about 30 to 45 minutes’ drive
- Hotel check in
- The rest of the day is free at leisure
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara
Day 13 : Fly or drive back to Kathmandu, free day
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- We head back to Kathmandu but by land to get some different views
- We drive for about 3 hours along the Trishuli River
- Lunch break at the riverside restaurant
- Another 3 hours of driving takes us back in the Kathmandu Valley
- Fly back in the early morning or afternoon to Kathmandu
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Hotel check in and rest of the day is free
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 14 : Transfer to Kathmandu’s international airport for your onward destination.
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- Our driver will transfer you to the international airport 3 hours before your departure
- Have a safe journey!