About 9 Days Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is the most famous trekking trail in Nepal. Top of the World Adventure organizes various routes and itineraries on the Annapurna Base Camp option, according to the guest's desire and time. Annapurna base camp trek is also known as Annapurna sanctuary trek. This trekking is very friendly trekking for beginner trekkers because the maximum elevation on this route is 4130m. Gurung village and culture along the way make you very warm hospitality. You will see the very nice culture and life of the local community on the way. Rhododendron flower along the way makes the route like a queen with ornaments. Everyday trekkers should hike 6/7 hours. Poonhill is the famous attraction on ABC trek. On 3rd day of the normal trekking route, you will get to Poonhill from where you can see amazing views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and other Himalayan ranges. The best view on the Annapurna base camp route is the view of Machhapuchhre mountain. It is also known as Fishtail Mountain. It is a holy mountain in Nepal. Nobody has climbed on Fishtail Mountain yet. Trekkers can stay on ABC teahouse itself. On the way back by the same route you will pass by Jhinudanda. Jhinudanda is very famous for its natural hot springs. The hot spring pond is on the bank of the Modi River. You can bathe on the hot pond and the next day you will get back to Pokhara via Nayapul.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Pashupatinath Temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Witness the age-old Buddhist culture at Boudhanath Temple.
  • Visit the centre of fine art and Buddhist and Hindu culture in Patan.
  • Adventure sports like paragliding, zip line, bungee jumping and other activities as your preference in Pokhara City.
  • Annapurna Base Camp trek is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary trek.
  • Amazing panoramic views from the massifs of Annapurna.
  • Incorporates different ethnic groups in mountain settlements and gets to know the Magar and Gurung culture.
  • Enjoy the delicious Nepali Dal Bhat during trekking trails.
  • Enjoy the incredible Himalayan panorama of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Mardi Himal and Mt. Machhapuchhre among others.
  • Many places like Ghorepani, Tatopani, Chhomrong, Dovan and Deurali pass the trekking trail.
  • Enjoy hot spring in Jhinu Danda
  • Overnights in the Shadow of Annapurna in Base Camp, which certainly is an exhilarating moment of life.
  • Visit to Lakeside and attractions of the old bazaar in Pokhara.

 

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu

Our airport representative will be in Kathmandu international airport with your name card or our agency's name card. When confirmation of your arrival is done, you will drive from airport to Kathmandu Hotel. After check in, you will be freshen up and go to visit agency office to collect flights tickets and other information. If you have missed to bring any trekking equipment then you can buy just next to hotel. You will have welcome dinner in the night and drop back to the hotel and overnight at Kathmandu hotel

  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kathmandu hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

Today you will wake up early in the morning to go to Pokhara by Tourist bus. The bus will depart at 6:30am from Nayabazar Kathamndu. You will go to Pokhara by Prithivi Highway which is like a snakey road and travel along the bank of Trishuli river. After 6/7 hrs of drive you will reach to Pokhara. In the night you can explore the Lakeside city of Pokhara. Overnight stay at Pokhara hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Pokhara hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 820

Today is the first day of your Annapurna Base Camp trekking, after having breakfast you will move to Nayapul by taxi. In Nayapul there is permit checking counter. Your permit will get checked there. You will pass by Hilee, Tikhedhunga to Ulleri. Mostly you will walk through river side. After Tikhedhunga you will need to ascend hill until Ulleri (1960 m). Overnight stay at Teahouse Lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge
  • Place: Ulleri
  • Altitude: 1960

Today is the second day of your Annapurna Base Camp trek. Through the beautiful Rhododendron forest, you will trek to Ghorepani. Today you will hike around 5/6 hours. On the way you will pass by Banthati, Nanghethati, before Ghorepani. Ghorepani is the excellent view point of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri range. Overnight at Tea House lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
  • Place: Ghorepani
  • Altitude: 2880

Today you will wake up around 4:30 am to go to Poonhill for sunrise view.It is also known as Balcony of Annapurna Trekking. You will see Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Machhapuchhre and many more mountains from Poonhill. After sunrise view you will get back to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, you will trek toward Tadapani via Deurali, Banthati.  After 30 minutes walk from Tadapani you will reach Chuile. Overnight stay at Teahouse Lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge
  • Place: Chuile
  • Altitude: 2500

Today you will start hiking towards Chhomrung. On the way you will pass by beautiful Gurung Community village. After getting to Chhomrung, some trekers go down to Jhinu danda but you will go toward base camp. After 6/7 hours hiking you will get to Bamboo and overnight stay at Bamboo.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
  • Place: Bamboo
  • Altitude: 2310

Today you will trek from Bamboo to Deurali via Dobhan and Himalaya. Slowly you will get close to the Annapurna Base Camp(4130 m). You can visit Pujinimbarah Temple before Himalaya. You will walk around 6/7 hours to get to Deurali. Overnight at Deurali Teahouse Lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
  • Place: Deurali
  • Altitude: 3230

Today is the day of destiny. You will start hiking from early in the morning through beautiful view of Annapurna Himalayan range. After 3/4 hours hiking you will get to MBC which is the best place to see glaciers. Totally around 6/7 hours hike will get you to Annapurna Base camp. In ABC there will be basic tea houses compare to  others. Overnight at ABC Teahouse lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
  • Place: ABC
  • Altitude: 4130

Today you will start your hiking in descending way. You will pass by MBC, Deurali Himalaya to get to Dovan. You will trek down the same route as you trek up. Overnight at Dovan Teahouse lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
  • Place: Dovan
  • Altitude: 2600

Now you are in the last days of Annapurna Base camp trek. You will descend all the way down to Jhinu danda via Bamboo, Sinuwa, Chhomrung. Jhinu danda is the famous natural hot spring in Annapurna region. After lunch at Jhinu, you will go to Hot spring by 20 minutes walk. You can take hot water bath at Jhinu hot spring which is at the bank of Modi river. You will return to Teahouse lodge  after bath and stay overnight there.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
  • Place: Jhinu danda
  • Altitude: 1780

Today is the last day of Annapurna Base camp trek. You will trek back to Nayapul via Saule Bazaar. You need to walk arround 5/6 hours to get to Nayapul.  You will take taxi to Pokhara from Nayapul. In the evening you will walk around lakeside and overnight stay at Pokhara hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Pokhara hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 820

Today you will wake up early in the morning and go to Pokhara Tourist bus station to catch bus. You will return via Tourist Bus from Pokhara. It will take around 5/6 hours to arrive in Kathmandu. You will have lunch and can do last minutes shopping at Thamel. You will have your farewell dinner in evening. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kathmandu Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

Today after having breakfast, you will visit the Kathmandu Valley in private vehicle. You will have lunch and visit UNESCO Heritage site in Kathmandu Valley like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Temple, Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), etc. Our guide will explain about the history, culture, etc. about the places you visit. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kathmandu Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a city stroll, and/or souvenir shopping. A representative will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport for your return flight home. It's good to be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure.

  • Meals: Brekfast
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Arrival and departure by private vehicle
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel with Breakfast
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist bus
  • Pokhara-Nayapool-Pokhara by private car
  • TIMS
  • Annapurna Conservation permit
  • Trekking guide (Food, accommodation, salary, insurance)
  • Teahouse Accomodation in Mountain
  • All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
  • First aid tool box

Cost Excludes:

  • Bar bills
  • Entrance fee for Kathmandu Sightseeing
  • Visa fee
  • International flight fare
  • Travels insurance
  • Trekking equipment 
  • Tips
  • Lunch and Dinner except trekking time
Price from US$ 750 (P.P)
US$ 825
No of people Price P.P
1 - 4 US$ 755
4 - 7 US$ 640
  • DestinationNepal
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Trip StyleTrekking
  • TransportationTourist Bus
  • Meal Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • AccomodationHotel + Teahouses + Lodges
  • Max Altitude4130 m
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