Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 14 Days
Maxium Altitude
4130MDifficulty Level
ModerateTrekking Season
March to May and September to December
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is widely known as the best hiking destination for many trekkers around the world. Naturally gifted Annapurna has a greater glacier basin which lies 40 km straight to Northern Pokhara. The Annapurna thrills just 7 hrs. of sunlight throughout the summer.
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a wonderful hiking course that travels through the beautiful hill views. The elevation of the Annapurna Base Camp is 4130 m from the sea level. While hiking on this Annapurna Base Camp route you would certainly encounter varied experiences.
ABC trekking begins at Nayapul, where en route to Tikhedhunga (1,540 m), you’ll encounter various botanical trees and more.
During Annapurna region hike, you can see a settlement of Magar Village, culturally, this area has a traditional culture with their own way of life of living. As well as by this route, you will reach Ulleri where you will certainly need to climb up over 3,280 stone steps. It is really popular for these stone actions so far.
After moving to Ghorepani from Ulleri, you might see the most spectacular sights of the Annapurna Range, Mt. Manaslu, including the Dhaulagiri range. This location has actually been settled mostly by the Gurung community. They are unique in their clothes, food, language, as well as even you might take pleasure in having Gurung bread which provides you enough energy while hiking. In this place, you can explore the Gurung Museum if you wish.
Your next location will be Tadapani (2630 m) right after Ghorepani. You’d feel delighted, as if snow and water from Mt. Machhapuchhre were washing your face, offering a refreshing sensation.
Chomrong (2170 m) is the following location to connect after Ghorepani. This is the main entry to Annapurna Base Camp, as well as likewise you could see Mt. Machhapuchhre . Additionally, you can obtain accessibility to potters, horses, even Donkeys to move your luggage or bags.
You might see evergreen bamboo tress while obtaining upward from Chomrong till Dovan. Trekker get a chance to see the elegance of waterfalls that thrilled you the most. Maybe, it could be transcendental sensation, from this location you might enter into the genuine MBC and also ABC.
After reaching Annapurna mountain base camp, usually, trekkers get downward of Boombo. After that up to Chomrong then you will relocate to Jhinu Danda where you obtain might encounter Hot Spring, you could take a bath in this Thermal spring. There are a lot of advantages of obtaining a bath in this Thermal spring. You can be healed from an eye trouble, diabetes, hair loss, pressure, non-active blood flow, and also uric acid also.
Mountain Treks Nepal Pvt. Ltd. welcomes all of you with a thankful heart as we have created a systematic schedule for the Annapurna Base Camp trekking. We have 14 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary. Moreover, we have similar Annapurna Region Trekking packages that might be quite easier but almost all activities would be similar to, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna circuit Trek, Annapurna Panorama Trek and Mardi Himal Trekking.
Trip Highlights
- Scenic views of Annapurna Ranges and also stunning landscapes.
- Settlement of locals, Gurung and Magar with their traditional society.
- Evergreen bamboo hair, Rhododendron & other agricultural tress.
- Darkness of Annapurna Range on the sunset.
- 3,280 Impressive rock steps.
- Existence of wild animals, Sown Tiger, deer musk as well as even more.
- View of various other peaks, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchre.
- Gorgeous sights of waterfalls.
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Detailed Itinerary
After arriving at the Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative of Mountain Treks Nepal who will drop you off at your hotel. You then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In the evening short brief and Plan instructions about your trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Duration: 6-7 hours
After an early breakfast, we take a visitor bus (probably a 6-7 hrs journey) to Pokhara. During drive, we can see the attractive Trishuli as well as Marsyangdi rivers along the eco-friendly, rocky hills, rivers linking each other, as well as little springs.
Pokhara is a beautiful valley recognized for a number of lakes – including Phewa and Begnas, and it sits on the laps of Annapurna, Machapuchare, Dhaulagiri (8,169 m), Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal.
Pokhara is a vacationer heaven with all modern-day amenities supplying all conveniences. We motivate you to discover Pokhara to experience various cultures and also browse through different centers of attractions.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours Walking hour: 3-4 hours
After an early breakfast in Pokhara, you will be taken on a short drive of around 1.5 to 2 hours ride towards Nayapul. After Nayapul, your porter will take your luggage and backpack and your trekking journey on foot starts from this point. You will descend to Modi Khola and after crossing the Modi Khola river, you will head towards Hile. You will notice a glimpse of the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail mountain) up in the horizon from Modi Khola bridge. After a short trek of around 3 to 4 hours uphill, you will finally reach today’s destination, Hile. You will have to stay overnight at local tea houses from this point on.
Height: 2,840 m
After early morning breakfast, your trekking journey on foot starts. You will pass by a small village named Tikhedhunga (1,577 m). After that, you will be passing through a village named Ulleri (2,070 m), which is famous for its 4000+ stone staircase. The inclination of the steep stone staircase gave this village the name Ulleri. The lower part of the Ulleri village is inhabited by Brahmin and Chhetris while the upper part is inhabited by Magar tribe. After a long 6 to 7 hours of trekking uphill, you will finally reach Ghorepani (2,840 m). Ghorepani is inhabited by Magars. They have a unique culture, tradition, and lifestyle. Even at this altitude, you will find the place super clean. The trekking trail up to Ghorepani is a laborious one. It is also full of natural sceneries like the green lush forest of beautiful oak and rhododendron forests. Sleep in early as your journey the next day starts before dawn.
Height: 2,721m Walking hour: 5-6 hours
One of the most memorable days of your trekking journey lies in today’s hike up to Ghorepani. You will have to wake up before dawn breaks up and hike around 45 to 60 minutes up from Ghorepani to reach Ghorepani. The main objective of this hike is to view the vibrant and colorful sunrise from the Ghorepani viewpoint. When you reach Ghorepani, you will have an amazing view of the near 360 degrees panorama of the Himalayan vista. As the sun rises up in the east, nature starts to color the sky. The changing colors of the sky are one of the most heavenly scenes you will ever see. As the sun rises up, the Himalayas start to come alive with the first golden view and then you get the perfect crystal-clear view of the magnificent Himalayan range. Be sure to visit this place in the best season to enjoy this heavenly experience. The near 360-panoramic view of the majestic mountains such as Mt. Annapurna South to Mt. Bahari Shikhar, Mt. Hiuchuli, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Tukuche peak, Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Annapurna II, Mt. Annapurna III, Mt. Annapurna IV, Mt. Lamjung Himal, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) and others mountain range from Poon Hill is one of the most spectacular views you will ever see and is marked as a lifetime event by many who trek here. After your quality time in Poon Hill, you will return back to Ghorepani for your breakfast and head towards Tadapani (2,721m) by climbing up to Duerali from Ghorepani. You will then be moving up and down till you reach a hilltop of a beautiful place called Tadapani. You will have your dinner and stay overnight here.
Height: 1,939m Walking hour: 5 hours
After a refreshing and beautiful morning at Tadapani, have breakfast and you will be descending for about 6 to 7 hours towards Sinuwa (2,340 m). The beautiful rhododendron forests will energize you to walk through the beautiful jungle. You will come across some Gurung villages along the way. Explore the unique lifestyle, culture, tradition, and hospitality of the Gurung people in this region. As you descend more comfortably than any other days in this trekking, you will experience the mountains getting closer and closer till you reach Chhomrong (1,939m). The lunch at Chhomrong with an amazing up-close view of Annapurna South and the surrounding mountains will make you feel like this trekking journey is really worthy. After lunch, you will be ascending towards Sinuwa where you will rest for the night and get ready for tomorrow’s uphill trekking.
Height: 2,340 m Walking hour: 6-7 hours
Get ready to leave the final destination of your trekking journey to head back home. After your breakfast, get ready to descend down the same way you came up to a beautiful place called Bamboo (2,345 m). Today’s trekking will take anywhere from 6 to 7 hours downhill. The trekking trails go through the bank of the Modi Khola. You will descend from 4,130 m to an altitude of 1,700 m today. Walk with your uniform pace and do not hustle. After reaching Modi Khola, you will be ascending towards Bamboo. You can reach early and explore the beautiful places and culture and lifestyle of people around Bamboo. You will stay overnight at Bamboo after a tiresome descend.
Height: 2,900 m
Leaving Chhomrong, the trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong climbing further on a rocky trail (beware of the stinging nettles!) you reach three hotels at Sinuwa, a check post at 2350m. You descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy trail to Himalaya (2920m.)
Height: 4,130m Duration: 6 hrs
This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through the alpine forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several Himalayan peaks.
After Chomrong walk leads downhill over terraced farm fields to Chomrong river, after crossing the bridge an uphill for an hour to Sinuwa Danda a small place with few lodges offering great views of surrounding landscapes and rolling green hills, from here walk into cool dense forest till Bamboo is reached, located by the Modi River in the middle of bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest. From here an hour walks with a gradual up to Dovan for an overnight stop, situated in the middle of the forest and in a gorge of Modi River.
From Bamboo, a short steep climb to Khuldi Ghar, then downhill through dense forest to Sinuwa danda, then downhill to Chomrong Khola. After crossing bridge an uphill for less than an hour to reach at Chomrong village for a short break or with lunch stop, after Chomrong half hour climb at the top of Chomrong ridge, then descend to Jhinu danda for overnight stop, the place with refreshing hot springs just 20 minutes walk downhill by the Modi River.
On our way to Naya Pul from Jhinu Danda, we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. We have lunch on the way. Our trek will end at Naya Pul where we board our vehicle to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara. If the road construction connecting Jhinu Danda to NayaPul is complete, driving from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara could be another option.
We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking, and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.
Trip Includes
- 14 days Trip, 10 of which included 3 meals a day
- 2 nights of accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All trekking permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Project and TIMS)
- Lodge accommodation during the trek
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (8 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and accommodation
- Airport pickup and drop
- 2 nights of accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
- Kathmandu Pokhara by Tourist bus both way
- Car for Nayapul both way
- Sleeping bag / Down Jacket/ Duffel Bag if needed (Need to Returned after the trek).
- Government and local taxes.
- Farewell Dinner with culture show.
Trip Excludes
- Personal Travel Insurance .
- Nepal entry visa.
- International airfare
- Drinks (mineral water, Tea, coffee, whisky) or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hot shower, battery charges ,WIFI charge etc.
- Tips for Guide and potter.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the “Trip Includes” Section.
lachine
October 3, 2018 at 1:51 pmWe have been using Mountain treks Nepal on a number of treks before also . As always, great service from Bharat and his team. We had a beautiful 10 days trek to ABC with Milan and his team of porters. They have been very professional, constantly checking on us and ensuring that everyone are well taken care of.
we will recommend mt treks Nepal
farade
May 7, 2018 at 1:54 pmTrip to ABC
Had a amazing hike up to Annapurna base camp via poon hill. Yeka and the rest of the crew made the whole experience stress free and enjoyable. I personally really enjoyed having all the crew around dinner time playing cards together 9 i still remember dhumbal) . Would highly recommend Mountain treks Nepal to anyone considering doing hiking in nepali mountains.
Robert sk
April 29, 2018 at 1:59 pmwe did Poon Hill + Annapurna Base Camp trekking with mountain treks nepal . we organized everything from USA with Bharat quick, easy, clear . He was there for every need, replying on WhatsApp in a matter of minutes every time.
our guide prakash was always helpful and nice . We spent 10 days together and he always kept an eye on me for the whole time.
I continued my trip booking other experiences with them because it is too easy ,good cost and so helpful.
You could not find the better agency then mountain treks Nepal!
Right Q
April 2, 2018 at 2:01 pmABC
Had an amazing experience with the Manager Bharat and his team. He took care of us every step along the way! Definitely 10/10 recommended Trekking agency from Kathmandu Nepal !
Svetoz
November 19, 2017 at 1:35 pmAbc with mountain treks
We completed the Annapurna Base camp Trek in 10 days! With the help of experience & caring guide, porters making the trekking to ABC with a lot of beautiful memories.
Thanks Mountain treks Nepal for leading us on this amazing journey.
We will see you Mr. Bharat and Yaka for the next trirp in Nepal.
louice
November 12, 2017 at 1:42 pmABC with Deepak
I had an absolutely amazing trip and the time I spent with Mountain treks Nepal. Treks was truly unforgettable. What made the experience even more exceptional was Mr. DEEPAK quick response and unwavering support whenever we encountered any issues along the way. I wholeheartedly recommend MOUNTAIN TREKS NEPAL to anyone planning a trek in Nepal, as they ARE JUST BEST.
Noilian
October 7, 2017 at 1:56 pmABC with Mountain treks Nepal
My friends and i took the trip twice with Mr.Bharat in Nepal. 1st time to Poonhill . It was so amazing and so much fun. Bharat guided us professionally and at the same time felt like walking and talking with friend. He took good care & concern for our safety as priority. We are so much impressed and definitely used his service again when we were back again to ABC. And he never failed us. If there is third time.. i will certainly choose him as my guide.
Gloge
May 5, 2017 at 1:49 pmGreat trip with Yaka
2nd time engaging them for trekking in Nepal. Reasonable pricing and they have extremely knowledgeable guides. Your safety and well being is their utmost priority. Flexible, patient and accommodating to our needs and alterations during the trek. The guide attached to us during our trek to ABC is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The porters were equally excellent. Would strongly recommend to any group or solo travel.
Suzan how
April 20, 2017 at 1:47 pmABC TREK
We chose Mountain treks Nepal for Our Annapurna Base camp trek. We are so glad of choosing this company “Mt Bharat” organize this trip .Our guide Lakpa sherpa was so kind and always looked out for all people on the trek. Our two porters Anil and min made so easy for the difficult parts of the trek so enjoyable and made us amazing the whole trip our minds off the altitude and difficulty of the climb to ABC form MBC.
We already fixed our next trek back to Nepal and will be taking these three guys as our porters and guide for the Everest base camp trekking.
We are so happy and highly recommend this Mountain treks Nepal for everyone who wants to visit Nepal!
gorge
April 12, 2017 at 1:50 pmGreat trip with Yaka
2nd time engaging them for trekking in Nepal. Reasonable pricing and they have extremely knowledgeable guides. Your safety and well being is their utmost priority. Flexible, patient and accommodating to our needs and alterations during the trek. The guide attached to us during our trek to ABC is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The porters were equally excellent. Would strongly recommend to any group or solo travel.