Annapurna Base Camp trek Route Itinerary

There are few routes that you can take to Annapurna Base Camp Trek. From this, you can plan out many itineraries. All routes coincide at Chomrong and follow the same path to the ABC. The trail can go straight to the Annapurna Base Camp or take a detour to Ghorepani Poon Hill or take a smaller detour to Ghandruk. You can make the climbing stop and returning stop at different villages. In general, the trek starts from Pokhara to Nayapul and ends like Phedi or Kande to Pokhara.

  • Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

    Our representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall and transfer you to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon stroll Tourist colorful market Thamel down town. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast.

    • Kathmandu
    • Dinner
    • Standard Hotel
    • 1326 M
  • Day 02: Full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing
    After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak Street and more. Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast.
    • Kathmandu
    • Breakfast
    • Standard Hotel
    • 1326 M
  • Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (910m/2,986ft), 25 min flight
    After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu’s domestic airport for a morning flight to Pokhara along the Himalayan Range. Transfer to your hotel in Lakeside, Free afternoon for wonder around lake city Pokhara and shopping. Evening, trek briefing and final preparation. Overnight 2 at star Hotel in Pokhara. Meal: Breakfast
    • Pokhara
    • Breakfast
    • Standard Hotel
    • 827 M
  • Day 04: Pokhara – Nayapul – Ghandruk (1,950m/6,398ft), 1½hr drive, ~10km, 5-6 hrs trek
    After breakfast, travel the zigzag route over the middle hills to Nayapul (trail foot) to meet your porters and begin the trek to Birethanti, a prosperous riverside village on the Modi Khola (which carries the melt water from the Annapurna South Glacier to the Ganges). Walk upstream through terraced paddy fields to Syauli Bazaar, then cross the suspension bridge and ascend, with breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare (Fish tail), Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Long stone staircases bypass a huge landslide and climb to the beautiful village of Ghandruk: with great views of the valley gorge – and tomorrow’s trail. Overnight at Lodge in Ghandruk . Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • Ghandruk
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 1950 M
  • Day 05: Ghandruk – Chhomrong (2,210m/7,249ft), ~10km, 5-6 hrs
    The path heads north of the village on an exposed trail past pastures to a ridge, before descending into a green valley and a suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola. After lunch, the trail climbs out of the valley through stands of rhododendron and oak forest, winding around the hillsides to Chhomrong: with closer views of the giant peaks above. Overnight at Lodge in Chhomrong. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
    • Chomrong
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2210 M
  • Day 06: Chhomrong – Himalaya Hotel (2,920m/9,578ft), ~12km, 6-7 hrs
    After breakfast, the trail drops to cross the Chhomrong Khola and then ascends to the charming village of Sinuwa. Thereafter the trail enters the upper Modi Khola Valley through dense forests of cane, rhododendron and oak. It rises then drops to the village of Bamboo (2,310m/7,580ft) on the banks of the river: a prefect lunch spot. After lunch, continue up through uninhabited forest to Dobhan, later crossing several avalanche chutes before reaching the small village of Himalaya Hotel. Overnight at Lodge in Himalaya Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • Himalaya Hotel
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2920 M
  • Day 07: Himalaya Hotel – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,546ft), ~10km, 6-7 hrs
    As the altitude increases, forest gives way to alpine scrub and grasses. The valley walls steepen with the river raging far below. Explore the cave at Hinku before crossing a ravine and major avalanche track prior to reaching Deorali (3,230m/10,598ft). Breathtaking views into the sacred Annapurna Sanctuary gradually appear as the trail heads over a ridge and climbs to the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,700m/12,136ft). Another two hours slow walk up grassy slopes leads to the Annapurna Base Camp hotels on the Annapurna South glacial moraine: some 3,900m/12,800ft beneath the peaks crowning the surrounding ice walls. Overnight at Lodge in ABC. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • ABC
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 4130 M
  • Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp – Sinuwa (2,360m/7,740ft), ~15km, 6-7 hrs
    A pre-dawn wakeup call promises unforgettable views and photo opportunities from the rim of the glacier. A circle of peaks from Hiunchuli, past Annapurna South to the vast ice wall topped by Annapurna I (8,097m/26,566ft) and Khangsar Kang towering above you round, to Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare. Below, in its U-shaped valley the glacier grinds relentlessly. After breakfast, retrace your steps slowly down to Sinuwa for a more comfortable night.Overnight at Lodge in Sinuwa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • Sinuwa
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2360 M
  • Day 09: Sinuwa – Jhinu Danda (1,780m/5,859ft) – Landruk (1,565m/5,133ft), ~12km, 6-7 hrs
    Today’s route descends to the Chhomrong Khola before climbing the stairs back to Chhomrong. It then descends steeply to Jhinu Danda for lunch and a dip in the hot springs at the river below the village. Later, cross the Modi Khola at New Bridge and climb steeply to Landruk, with good views behind you. Overnight at Lodge in Landruk . Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • Jhinu Danda
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 1780 M
  • Day 10: Landruk – Phedi – Pokhara (910m/2,986ft), 5-6 hrs, ~10km, 22km, 40 min drive
    The trail continues through scattered trees and bushes to the village of Tolka before beginning a steep and attractive two hour ascent to Deorali. This bustling hilltop village looks back towards the high peaks with an extended view of the Annapurnas from Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,796ft: the highest peak in western Nepal) across to its right flank. It also offers scintillating views over the Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake to the south.
    The trail then descends, over slippery red clays when wet, through forests and farmland to Pothana and on down to the large village of Dhampus. A further short downward walk leads to Phedi and the Pokhara-Baglung Highway. A car will return you to your hotel in Pokhara – and a free afternoon. Overnight at 2 star Hotel in Pokhara Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
    • Pokhara
    • Breakfast and Lunch
    • Standard Hotel
    • 910 M
  • Day 11: Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs), 220km
    After breakfast, transfer to Tourist bus station and 07:30am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet north east of Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu 02:30 to 03:00pm. Overnight in Kathmandu at Boutique Hotel with breakfast
    • Kathmandu
    • Breakfast
    • Standard Hotel
    • 1326 M
  • Day 12: Final Departure
    Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
    • Breakfast
    • 1326 M
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