Tour Duration | 14 Days | Group Size | |
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Grade | moderate | Max Altitude | |
Starting Point | Kathmandu | Ending Point | Kathmandu |
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 days a trip to the base camp of 10th highest mountain in the world. The route of ABC includes of visiting vibrant local villages, super landscapes, supreme waterfalls and the best views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif. The ABC trek is also popular as Annapurna sanctuary trek too. Moderately, difficult trekking, the maximum elevation of the trekking is 4130 meters above the sea level. The teahouse type trekking in Annapurna; ABC trekking is a teahouse type trekking.
The fantastic trip to ABC starts with a scenic drive to Nayapul. After the permit checking at Nayapul; the route then diverts left towards Tikhedhunga passing two amazing villages of Hile and Sudhame. Then the steep stone paved way takes to Ulleri. Ulleri is a small settlement and offers the good views of Annapurna south. From Ulleri to Ghorepani; the route is gradual uphill through the rhododendron forest. At Ghorepani, you can enjoy the supreme views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges. Next day morning; hike up to Poon Hill to collect the best sunrise in the Himalayas before heading to Chuile.
The route goes exploring the vibrant Gurung villages of Chhomorong and Sinuwa. The best views of waterfalls and the magnificent landscapes are amazing. Bamboo onwards you enter to the holy land as no meats are allowed. Himalaya and the Hinku cave are other attractions on the way to Machhapurhre base camp before reaching Annapurna base camp. The base is located at 4130 meters above the sea level. You can collect the 360 views of mountains at Annapurna base camp. The sunset and the sunrise in the Himalayas are the best part of ABC.
The best months to trek ABC is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Winter is also good time to trek Annapurna base camp. Although monsoon (June to August) is not a good time to trek to Annapurna base camp.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights
• Start with exploring the historical and cultural city of Kathmandu.
• Go and explore the city of lakes and mountains- Pokhara
• Collect the best sunrise view at Poon Hill.
• Hike through the rhododendron and bamboo forests
• Go crossing some of the finest waterfalls.
• Explore the vibrant local villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani, Chhomorong.
• Collect the best views of diverse landscapes.
• Capture the best views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
• Create the lifelong memory with Friday Nepal Travel.
The Annapurna base trek is a customizable trekking. Please contact our Nepal trekking experts if you have any question/confusion before making the booking.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu international airport, one of our representatives will welcome you with traditional Nepali garland. You will be then be transferred to the hotel in Thamel. Later, you can take a good rest in your hotel.
Meals: Not included this day
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis.
The full day sightseeing is designed to explore four of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu valley. It includes visiting two of the Buddhist monasteries, one Hindu pilgrimage site and a historical palace place of Kathmandu. After the sightseeing, you can do the trek preparation. You can buy or hire the needed stuff in Kathmandu. Your guide can help you to sort out the stuff if needed.
Meals: Breakfast Included.
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis.
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.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis.
From Pokhara, you will first take a drive to Nayapul. At Nayapul, your guide will do the permit check inn 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 step uphill just before reaching Ulleri. Ulleri offers the first sight of Annapurna South (7219m.) on the clear day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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 small village at the lap of the Annapurna mountain range. You can collect the beautiful mountain views from your teahouse. Later in the evening, you can have a best sunset view in the Himalayas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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 the breakfast. You will then start your trekking to Chuile via dense forest of rhododendron.
On the way to Chuile, Deurali is next best point as it offers the something similar views to Poon Hill. The route also includes visiting of Tadapani- one of the camp point for the trekkers in Annapurna.
From Chuile, you can see a wonderful waterfall next to you. The overnight will be at a local teahouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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 todays camp is set.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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 sun hits 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a local teahouse on twin/double sharing basis.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: at a 3-star hotel on twin/double sharing basis
After a wonderful trip to Annapurna Base Camp; today you will be transferred to Kathmandu international airport to catch your returning flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast Included.
Accommodation: Not included this day