Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip Overview

Annapurna Base Camp is a natural ringed by Annapurna South and Annapurna I, Varahashikhar, Gangapurna and the holy mountain Macchapucchre (Fish Tail). The first few days are spent traveling through quaint Gurung villages and lush forests before reaching more barren and rugged terrain.

The trail to Annapurna Base Camp threads up the valley into the sanctuary where it gradually gives way to a gray screen and scrub before reaching snow fields, there are no villages to speak of for five days. Annapurna Base Camp trek is a wonderful trek with some tremendous views, from base camp a labyrinth of mountains tower almost vertically above with Annapurna I in dominance.

An hour or two is spent here taking in the high mountains before commencing the return journey. Five further days are taken returning to Pokhara. Annapurna Base Camp trek is a good introduction to higher altitude without being too strenuous.

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 01: Arrival – Hotel transfer, tour briefing
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive or flight to Pokhara, sightseeing lake side, peace stupa, Devis fall, hotel over night.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga
Day 05: Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2750m)
Day 06: Poon Hill for sunrise (3193m) – Tadapani (2590m)
Day 07: Tadapani – Chomrong (2170m)
Day 08: Trek to Chomrong (1920)
Day 09: Trek to Dovan (2505m)
Day 10: Trek to Macchapuchre Base camp (4130m)
Day 11: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Day 12: ABC to Bamboo (2170m)
Day 13:Back to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara
Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)

A representative from Firante will pick you up from the airport and drop you to your respective hotel. In the evening, you will be invited to welcome dinner by us in a traditional Nepalese resturant where delicious cultural food will be served.

Day 2: Kathmandu valley full day sightseeing

On this day, you will start preparation for your trip. Team leader and guide will provide further briefing if necessary. After this, you will be taken out for the city tour to visit the places of religious and cultural importance, most of which are included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.

The major places to visit on this day are Pashupatinath Temple (the biggest Hindu Shrine in Nepal), Boudhanath Stupa (a famous Buddhist Shrine), Swayambhunath (also known as monkey temple), Bashantapur Durbar Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square), and much more.

Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

Vehicle: Sightsee Kathmandu in a Private Car

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (200 km from Ktm)

In the early morning of the third day, you will catch the tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. You will travel along the Prithivi Highway alongside the Trishuli River. The bus stops twice; once for breakfast and one more time for lunch.

After traveling for about 6 hours, you will reach the beautiful city of Pokhara from where you can see the amazing views mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail), etc. You will stay at a beautiful hotel in Pokhara and after dinner, you can enjoy the evening scene of Fewa Lake with a stroll along the Coast of Fewa Lake.

Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast

Vehicle: Tourist Bus from Ktm to Pokhara

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (42 km) and Trek to Tikedhunga

On the fourth day after having breakfast, you will be driven to Nayapul from Pokhara where our actual trek begins. Our trek leader will guide you to every destination. From here, you will begin your trek to Tikhedhunga climbing up through the valley of Hile. Finally, you will reach Tikedhunga for the night’s rest.