Annapurna Base Camp Trek
15 DAY
Nepal
Moderate to Strenuous
Breakfast in cities, all foods in trek
Private Car
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most effective classical treks in the Annapurna conservation area. You can observe the typical settlement of Nepali ethnic teams and their ancient life vogue from close. Naturally, the rich Annapurna space is a house for more than 450 specific birds, flora, and fauna, as well as a house of wild animals. The trekking route is passing through a peaceful landscape, rhododendron forest, and spectacular mountain views including some of over 8000 meters of Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri of 8167 meters. The total days of trekking are depending on your timeframe. Since there are driving facilities at the beginning and end of the trekking and another option to fly or drive to the trekking starting point Pokhara.
15 days is a very suitable itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking without rush and includes some exploration in Kathmandu and Pokhara cities. The first day of trekking is to drive or fly to Pokhara, a natural city from Kathmandu. Pokhara provides lots of adventure and easy activities. Drive to Nayapool another day and start trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. Ghorepani and Poonhill is a key point of this trek to observe typical villages and Spectacular Mountain views around. Every day of walking provides different views of spectacular mountains and the experience of different cultures. Mt Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Barahasikhar, Fishtail, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and other small peaks are spectacular around in this trekking. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking route is facilitated with comfortable tea houses as accommodation and hygienic foods.
The altitude of Annapurna Base Camp is 4200 meters and this is the best point we have a tendency to reach. After 7 days of walking, reach base camp. After outlay, an unforgettable day in base camp, return to Pokhara at intervals for another three days. On the way back, we fancy taking a natural hot bathtub in Jhinu. There are optional ways in which back if you love to pay another additional day in the Annapurna areas. A way of Ghandruk village, Landruk, and Dhampus villages are choices to add to your itinerary. As per your timeframe, budget, and interest Touch Kailash Travels and Tours is ready to operate trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel (1350m) we discuss about trekking and other arrangement if time permits. Overnight at Hotel
We pick up you from the International airport in Kathmandu. It is just 20 minutes’ drive from the airport to your hotel. If time permits, we talk about the trip and prepare your equipment.
Day 02 Drive to Pokhara (6 hours – 827m) Evening exploration. Overnight at Hotel
After your early breakfast, drive with tourist bus to Pokhara. It is 6 hours driving with tourist bus via Prithivi highway. Driving way itself is mountain and scenic road. Transfer to hotel and overnight.
Day 03 Drive to Pokhara (6 Hours - 827m) Overnight at Hotel
After your breakfast in the Hotel, drive one and the half hour to Nayapool. Start trekking to Ulleri. Starting of the walking is easy walking in flat land crossing many local villages. In the end, one and half hour tough uphill walking and reach Ulleri. You could start to view Annapurna South and Himchuli from here
Day 04 Trek to Ghorepani (4 hours – 2860m). Overnight at local guest house
Trekking route starts from thick forest and bank of the deep river. As a whole route is an easy uphill. Sounds and birds and other wild animals are surrounding. We pass a small village called Banthati and reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani provides panoramic mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gangapurna range.
Day 05 Hike to Poonhill (3210m) early in the morning and Trek to Tadapani (6/7 Hours – 2630m). Overnight at guest house
Early in the morning, we hike to Poonhill. Reach at Poonhill before sunrise. Poonhill is the hillside walking 1 and a half hour from your lodge, provide panoramic mountains and best sunrise view. Come back to lodge, take your breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani. Forest, rivers, deep George valley consist during walking. Last hour serious uphill makes you tire
Day 06 Trek to Sinuwa (6/7 Hours – 2350m). Overnight at guest house
Start walking downhill to the river. Cross several villages and enjoy local hospitalities with spectacular mountain views. We plan to reach Sinuwa from our actual reaching place of Choomrong, which help us to maintain next day’s route and be at higher altitude to acclimatize our body
Day 07 Trek to Deurali (5/6 hours – 3200m). Overnight at guest house
Trekking path follows the bank of Madi River. The path became narrow and lots of ups and down. Walking through the dense forest of Bamboo, Rhododendrons trees. We won’t meet many local villages but there are several places where only tea house are for trekkers and those are a limitation of the number
Day 08 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (5/6 Hours – 4130m). Overnight at guest house
Important day of the trek today reaching Annapurna Base Camp. A gentle climb through riverside at your first start. Strenuous climb again from Bagar to Machhapuchre base camp. We will view a very dramatic view of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna range, Himchuli and other peaks. Another 2 hours gentle climb to Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 09 exploration of Annapurna Base Camp and trek down to Bamboo (5/6 hours – 2335m). Overnight at guest house
Morning exploration of Annapurna Base Camp. The panoramic view of massive Annapurna range, Machhapuchre, Gangapurna and hundreds of other Himalayas with the best sunrise view is your life experience. All the way downhill trekking back to bamboo.
Day 10 Trek to Jhinu (6/7 hours - 1760m). Overnight at guest house
All the way trekking down to Jhinu today. The same way back up to Chhomrong and take next way down to Jhinu Danda. You can take the natural hot bath at natural hot ponds.
Day 11 Trek to Nayapool (4 Hours) and drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel
We trek down to Nayapool. The last walking trail in this trekking. We take our own vehicle and drive back to Pokhara. The trekking path takes 4 hours maximum and another 2 hours’ drive to Pokhara.
Day 12 Sightseeing in Pokhara. Overnight at hotel
After your breakfast, start sightseeing in Pokhara. David Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev, International mountain museum and boating at Fewa Lake. We also can cover a hiking or driving tour to world peace stupa.
Day 13 Drive back to Kathmandu with tourist bus (6 Hours) Overnight at Hotel
We start driving from Pokhara. It is 6 hours driving with tourist bus via Prithvi highway. Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 14 Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. Overnight at Hotel
We start sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. Cover historical places of UNESCO heritage sites. A Hindu temple, A biggest Buddhist stupa and the oldest palace. Transfer to hotel and rest.
Day 15 Departure
We transport you to International airport for your final departure
- Arrival and departure arrangement
- 3 nights accommodation in kathmandu on twin sharing
- 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara on twin sharing
- 1 day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with tour guide, tranportation and entrance fees
- 1 days sightseeing in Pokhara with tour guide, tranportation and entrance fees
- Every morning breakfst in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
- Tourist bus Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu
- Private transportation to and from trekking starting point
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit
- TIMS card (Trekking information Management System)
- Three times foods and hot drinks during trekking
- professional trekking guide and porter during your trekking
- Salary, foods, accommodation, equipment and insurance of trekking guide porter
- Emergency evacuation management
- Service charge and official taxes
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
- Bottled drinks, bar bills
- personal equipment, insurance, medical expenses and emergency
- evacuation charge
- Extra activities, Tipping
Recommendations for Yatra
The Touch Kailash Team will be providing a Duffel Bag, a 25l Backpack, and a Down Jacket (on a refundable basis), upon your arrival in Kathmandu.
Documents:
Carry a small waist pouch or document bag to organize essential documents:
- Passport with photocopies.
- Photographs.
- Identity card.
- Diary for addresses and contacts.
- Ball pens with spare refills.
- Maps/Charts/Books.
- Travel cheques, credit cards & currency.
- Airline/Railway tickets/vouchers.
- Any other personal documents.
Common Items:
- Big bag for equipment
- Small light trek bag
- Water bottle/Thermos flask (1 liter)
Clothing:
- Enough clothing for the entire journey, including trek suits, leisure wear, jogging trousers, T-shirts, polar fleece, shirts, salwar kameez, etc.
- Wool socks, thick tights, wool monkey cap, scarves, warm light gloves
- Wool/thermal long underwear
- Rainwear (umbrella or raincoat)
Footwear:
- Sports comfortable shoes/trainers (Nike, Adidas, etc.) with a spare pair
- A pair of light slippers
Toiletries:
- Toiletries kit (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toilet rolls, towels, etc.)
- Sunscreen lotion/cream
- Facial tissues, wet wipes
Camping Items:
- Torch/candle/matchbox/lighter/batteries
- Knife
- Plastic mug
- Dusk masks/face masks
Personal & General Items:
- Regular medicines
- Dark sunglasses
- Favorite food for energy (nuts, biscuits, powdered juice)
- Kapoor/Vicks/Inhaler, etc.
- Binoculars/Camera/extra batteries
- Milk powder for tea
First Aid Kit:
- Typical backpacking kit for minor injuries
- Diamox/Aspirin/painkillers
- Lip balm/Mustard oil/Vaseline
- Plasters
- TCP, salt, mint, Vicks for sore throats
- The Currency for Nepal is Nepalese Rupee, while there are options to exchange at the airport, you may find better exchange rates at the numerous exchange centers in the Thamel Market.
- The Currency used in Tibet is the Chinese Yuan, US Dollars or other currencies are not accepted.
- While US Dollars and major currencies, including Indian Rupees, are accepted in Nepal, this is not the case in Tibet. If you intend to convert your money to Chinese Yuan, you can do so either at international airports or in Kathmandu.
This journey encompasses urban, rural, and remote areas in Nepal and Tibet, resulting in varying accommodations and amenities. Whether it's five-star hotels and guest houses or camping in the breathtaking Himalayan regions under the care of our staff, you can be confident that we will consistently offer the best possible facilities in every instance.
All Travelers must ensure that their passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of tour completion.
- Indian Passport Holders do not require a visa to enter Nepal.
- All foreign Passport Holders can get their 30 days multiple entry visa to Nepal at the Kathmandu Airport, or online from the Nepal Immigration Website.
- All Visas and Permits along with other needful documents for Tibet will be arranged by Touch Kailash Team.