Group Size
+2 People above
Trip Grade
Moderate
Best Season
March, April, May, September, October, November & December
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge Sharing
Max Elevation
4130 m, Annapurna Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Transportation
Private Vehicle/Car/Jeep/Flight
Trip Route: Pokhara - Nayapul - Ghorepani PoonHill - Chomrong - Dovan - Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo - Junu Dada - Potana - Phedi - Pokhara
Trip Overview
- Close view of the 10th tallest Mountain in the World, Mount Annapurna and other ranges
- Himalayan vegetation and wildlife experiences
- Amazing scenery and landscape views throughout the trek
- A brief witness and learning of the Himalayan lifestyle
- Two of the base camps visits- Annapurna and Machapucchre (Fishtail) Basecamps
- One of the best treks in Asia suitable to take before long treks in the Himalayas
- Breathtaking views of mountain ranges, rocky hills, and change in vegetation and landscapes throughout the trekking trail
- One of the best Picturesque places to be in the world
- Trekking experiences in the Himalayas and stories and memories lasting forever
- Cultural tour of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu cities.
The Annapurna Base camp trek (ABC) is one of the popular scenics; picturesque, refreshing, adventure-packed and organized walking trails on the hills towards the mighty Annapurna mountain ranges of western Nepal.
Walking in the trails so beautiful in the lap of the Himalayas that the view and satisfaction that you get replenishes your soul every day and washes away the exhaustion, this is the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek. Also popular as the 'Annapurna Sanctuary Trek,' the trail lies mostly in the Annapurna conservation area. The Annapurna Base camp is the starting point for anyone who decides to take on the summit of the mountain and many people get their inspiration here to deal with their problems. The 8091 m high peak is the tenth highest mountain in the world while it's base camp stays at an elevation of 4130 meters. Acclimatization with such altitude is prone to helicopter flights, so people choose to trek to the camp. Another advantage of trekking is that you will have a whole bunch of experiences walking beside the Himalayas.
Your trek starts from the pristine city of Pokhara and more specifically from the gateway at Naya Pul. Rising to the hills and alongside small streams and rivers, you will come nearer to the Shangri-la in the form of the base camp. Passing through the heart of Himalayas you will get to know the Himalayan culture and lifestyle from up close. The view from each of your stop is memorable, and it helps you to understand that extra strength to push forward to the next one. For adventure lovers, you can ask for no more than this as the trek itself is an achievement to be proud of. One of the best trekking experiences in whole Asia, ABC trek experience is best from the months of March to May and from Mid-September to late October.
Your adventure gets even memorable with aid and assistance from Himalayan Pic Du Midi. As some of the other agencies either push you or lags behind, our well-planned itinerary will give you an opportunity to live your journey to fullest. We focus on services more than profit as the significant motto that keeps pushing us. Assuring you the best service worth your money we have a set of adequately trained local guides who have done the trip multiple times. As a goal to show the best of Nepal, Himalayan pic Du Midi brings this flawless itinerary of Annapurna base camp trek. The company provides the best services in both on and off-season of the trek with equal privilege and care to both solo and group travelers.
Wake the legend inside you by taking this trek head-on as it will give you the memories of a lifetime.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in TIA, Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Heritage Tour and Preparation for the Trek
Day 03: Fly/Drive to Pokhara (820m) & Pokhara day Tour
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri (196 m)
Day 05: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m)
Day 06: Ghorepani to Chuile (2510m)
Day 07: Chuile to Sinuwa (2360m)
Day 08: Sinuwa to Deurali (3230m)
Day 09: Deurali to MBC (3700 m) and to Annapurna Base Camp (4110m)
Day 10: ABC to Bamboo (2310m)
Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda(1780m)
Day 12: Jhinu Danda to Deurali (2100m)
Day 13: Deurali to Phedi, drive back to Pokhara
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 15: Bhaktapur City Cultural Tour
Day 16: Departure
Day to Day Itinerary
Today after your arrival at the Tribhuwan int airport in Kathmandu, our representative will attend you and transfer you to the hotel. After a brief introduction and welcoming, you will get an orientation of the trek. You can talk about the ABC trek in detail in our office too in your spare time. In a welcome dinner organized by Himalayan Pic Du Midi, you will meet our staffs and get the information on the guides that will assist you throughout this trek. You can try some authentic Nepali staple today and get to know this nation better. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Today will be a trek preparation day for you as you will spend your spare time visiting the UNESCO heritage sites of Kathmandu. Start your day visiting the Bashantpur/(Kathmandu) durbar square near to your hotel. Visit the ancient monuments in the square. You can also try some snacks here. The second destination for today lies about 5 km west of Kathmandu, the Swyambhunath stupa. Visited by both Hindu and Buddhist devotees, Swyambunath is also called "The Monkey Temple". You can have an amazing view of whole Kathmandu Valley from here. In the late afternoon, we’ll head towards the major Hindu Shrine of Pashupatinath. Spend the evening in the Stupa of Boudhanath and experience the delights of Tibetan Buddhism from one of the rooftop restaurants here. Return and rest in your hotel. Overnight at Thamel, Kathmandu.
After a light and early breakfast, you will catch a domestic flight towards Pokhara in the TIA. You will have a scenic flight over green hills and snow-capped mountains in the far North. After landing in Pokhara, you will drive to your hotel with your trekking guide. You can visit the major destinations in and around the Pokhara valley today. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast, you will head towards NayaPul in Private car/ taxi from here. NayaPul is the starting point of the trek, and our guides will check the required materials for the trek. After some comparatively easy walking for about 3/4 hours you will reach the Village of Thekhedunga. From Tikedhunga you will start a gradual ascending of about 3000 steps to reach the Magar village of Ulleri. Overnight at a hotel in Ulleri.
After a good night rest, wake up with the Sun over the hills and indulge into a short tour of the village of Ulleri. Hike up to the nearby hill (about an hour) for the views of Annapurna South, Fishtail (Machhapucchre) and Himchuli mountains. You will start after a light breakfast towards the Nange Thati village. Our trail then gradually rises with beautiful views to the high ridge above from Nange Thanti. A comfortable and gentle walk will take us to the village of Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a small village in the trail to base camp and is the start point to the Poon Hill hike. Overnight at Ghorepani.
You will take an early morning hike of about 1 to 1.5 hours to one of the best viewpoints of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges from close. Adding to it, you can have a view of Mustang and Pokhara valley on a clear day from here. Poon hill is a place where most of the trails go off route for these breathtaking mountain sceneries. After a brief time and some wonderful memories here, you will return to Ghorepani for the morning breakfast. We will then continue our trek to Ban Thati. Taking a brief stop and gulping some snacks you will push yourself towards the village of Deurali crossing the beautiful alpine-like forest in the way. We will pass the village of Tadapani in the way and continue our walk of today. From Tadapani it is a slight descend to reach your final stop for day 4 of the trek; the village of Chuili. Overnight at a hotel in Chuili.
The trek today will be on a trail among the tropical forests leading up to the village of Sinuwa. You will have a plain walk to the village of Chhomrong and then up to Sinuwa. You can rest and take some hill snacks in the teahouses in the way. Crossing small farmlands and plains, you will reach the village of Sinuwa at 2,360 m. Overnight at Sinuwa.
After an early morning breakfast, head towards the village Bamboo. About a couple of hours from Sinuha, Bamboo is a lively settlement full of energy. After Bamboo, you will make brief stops in the villages of Dovan and Himalaya falling in the way to Deurali. In this portion of the ABC trek, you will come closer to the lifestyle and culture of the people living in these areas. In the late afternoon, you will reach Deurali. Overnight at a hotel in Deurali.
Today is the most decorated day of your entire trek. You will finally reach your main destination after five days the Base cams of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Annapurna mountain ranges. After a light breakfast in Deurali, you will hike towards the Machhapuchhre Base camp which is about 3 hours from here. The appearance and structure of giant fishtail mountain from close gives a different experience from any of your previous encounters of Himalayas. You will spend some time in the base camp here at 3700m admiring the creation of the nature of art. After gulping some snacks, you will have a 4-5 hours hike to the mighty Annapurna base camp at 4130m. From the small flatlands here you will get a 360-degree view of Mountains covered in snow and dazzling like diamonds up to the sky. The sanctuary makes you feel that starting the trek was the correct decision and is worth your time and money to every bit. You will get closer than ever to this beautiful mountain as you want to reach the summit with open hands. Some people may have miniature altitude sickness problems at this altitude, but our guides will help you to control these with diet plans and brief exercises. Rest and prepare for the upcoming days of your trek. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
The day starts with a majestic sunrise in the Annapurna Base Camp. You can spend some time admiring this artistic landscape of nature before continuing your trek route today. You will cover a good distance today as most of your trail is gradual descend up to Bamboo. You will pass different naturals landmarks and pass through the Himalayan vegetation and scenery before reaching the village of Bamboo. Rest at the hotels in Bamboo village today.
Your Trek today will start from Bamboo and terminates at Jhinu Danda. You will have a heartily view of the snow-capped mountains behind the rocky hills. Your trek from Bamboo to Jhinu dada is a perfect way to relive and refresh your memories earlier. Side by side to the Chhomrong Khola and all the villages and landmarks you crossed to reach the base camp will greet and congratulates you for achieving your feat as you pass them one by one. After reaching Jhinu Dadha, you can have the luxury of hot water springs about fifteen minutes of downhill walk to the spring. Overnight at Jhinu Danda.
Your Trek from Jhinu Danda to Deurali is mostly a trail descending through the terrace hill farmlands and small settlements. You can still view the amazing mountain sceneries as you make your way to Deurali. Crossing multiple suspension bridges in the way, you will reach the village of Deurali. There are three villages by the name of Deurali in the ABC circuit, and this will be the most lively and active village among those. Overnight at a hotel in Deurali.
Today you will officially end your Annapurna Base Camp and back trek by reaching the Phedi from Deurali. Western Hills is best seen from this segment of the trail. You can spend some time in the iconic cultural village of Dhampus in the way to Phedi. After reaching Phedi, you will take a cab back to Pokhara and your hotel. Freshen up and rest or head for an evening walk to the Lakeside of Phewa Lake in the evening. A boat cruise to the Lake and heartwarming sunset from the lake will be a perfect way to end your lengthy and fruitful trek of ABC. Overnight at Pokhara.
After an organic honey tea and breakfast to freshen up, stroll around the streets of Pokhara and visit some of the iconic city attractions here. You will head towards the Pokhara airport in the afternoon and fly towards Kathmandu. After you reach your hotel rest and go on for souvenir hunting in the streets of Thamel. You can find beautiful pictures, garments, ornaments, and handicrafts to take back as a memorandum to your home. You can also enjoy the partying Nightlife in the city by entering some pub and bars here.
After your breakfast today, we will drive to the city of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is only about 45 minutes’ drive from your hotel. The first site of today will be the Historical Bhaktapur durbar (palace) square. The Palace was the ruling palace of Malla Kings before Kathmandu city. The golden gate temple, Palace of Fifty-five windows, and the Nyatapola temple square are some of the major attractions in and around the Palace. You can visit the painting schools here, view the Thangkas, and artforms around this fantastic city. You can taste the local Newari cuisine and the famous king curd (Juju Dhau) in Bhaktapur. Return to your hotel and stroll around Thamel in your evening today. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Your last day in Nepal will be full of joy and happiness as you look back to the achievements of your trek in Nepal. After a parting breakfast with Himalayan Pic Du Midi Treks P.(Ltd.) staffs and guides, we will collect your experiences and feedback before taking you to the airport for departure. We will follow up with your suggestions and push forward for even better services.
What's Included/Excluded
Accommodation
- 4 night Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 night hotel in Pokhara with B/B basis
- Teahouse Accommodation while on the trek
Meals
- Welcome and farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee) while on the trek
Transportation
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu Domestic Flight Ticket with Airport Tax
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Extras
- Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara/Entrance Fee
- All necessary paperwork and Annapurna Conservation Area Project/TIMS
- Professional & government licensed holder English Speaking Trekking Guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters woolen hat, gloves, shocks, shoes & sunglasses etc…
- Entrance fee of all Monastery & Museums during the Trek
- Trekking Map
- Medicine Box for Guide/Porters
- All government and Local Taxes
Not Included
- International Airfare and Nepal Visa fee
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Any Alcoholic Drinks, Water and deserts in Trek
- Hot Shower/Battery Charges/International call/WIFI & Internet on trek
- Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation
- Tips for guides and porters
Notes
* Your big Luggage should be 12 kg each without your Carry bag (small bag). You have to carry 4/5 kg with a small bag during you walking on the Trekking. Your small bag should be over 30 to 40L.
* You have to bring personal medicine box for the mountain. You have to good physical condition is necessary to travel in Nepal. It is recommended to go to doctor for a checkup before coming to Nepal.
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Reviews
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Together with my three friends did Annapurna Base Camp trek this summer and I couldn't have chosen the more perfect one for the arrangement. The company did a brilliant job of managing all the process in the short notice. We know it was a find when the customer care patiently answered all our queries before the booking itself. After tallying the price range in other service providers, we knew we had the best one with Himalayan Pic Du midi. Rajesh (our guide) was amazing, and he gave us the complete list of things we should bring. It absolutely prevented me from over-packing for the trek. The trek itself was flawless and with the cultural tour of the Kathmandu valley acted as the perfect bonus of the trip. I will visit Nepal again, and with more appreciation for the team, it's going to be Himalayan Pic Du Midi once more.
26 Jul 2019