Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most known and classic trekking route in Nepal. It gives great view of mountains of surrounding the region.Annapurna range, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Tent peak and many more peaks can be seen from the trail. The trail goes through dense green jungle, villages with typical local lifestyle, terraced farmland which provides different experience to tourists.
Highlights of the trip
Close view of mountains of Annpurna range
Beautiful nature with wide variety of flora and fauna and wild life.
Cultural aspect of local people.
Relatively easy trip to have great adventure.
Annapurna base camp trek is well known for its natural beauty. It gives great view of mountains of surrounding the region. On arrival to base camp of Annapurna, It provides amazing close up view of the mountains. It feels like it is on walking distance from the base camp. Annapurna range, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Tent peak and many more peaks can be seen from here. The trail goes through dense green jungle, villages with typical local lifestyle, terraced farmland which provides different experience to tourists. On return, you can enjoy hot spring bath in Jihnu Danda which have natural healing power.
Local people and lifestyle of people are also another part of the trip. Ethnic community of Gurung and Magar are main residents of the region. They have separate language, culture, tradition, foods, outfits which might be interesting to foreigners. There is amuseum in Gandruk which gives sneak peek in the lives of these communities.
This trekking route is a part of network of trekking routes in the region. It can be further extended by adding more destinations. Most common is adding Ghorepani Poonhill to the trip
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Itinerary are in standard format. It is highly customizable with the need of clients. Please fell free to contact us for the customization.
Day 01
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and Transfer to Hotel (1300m).
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Arrival in Kathmandu and pick up and transfer to hotel by office representative. Hang around Thamel on availability of time. Acquire and prepare necessary gear for the trip. Short briefing in evening with welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 02
Fly / Drive to Pokhara (30 minutes / 5 -6 hours).
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After breakfast, you will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight or will take a tourist vehicles (Van/Bus) to Pokhara.Pokhara is a beautiful lake city and have plenty of activities to do. It have great views of the mountains and Fewa Lake. There are number of activities andplenty of places to visit. Taking walk around Fewa Lake, cycling, boating etc. can be done.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 03
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Gandruk (1940 m) 1.5 hours drive and4 hours walk.
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We will drive to Nayapul and start our trekking. We will stay on bank of Modi River till we reach Syauali Bazaar. The trail climbs up through terraced farmland and jungle on cliff. There are few houses in the trail. There is vehicle road to Gandruk directly. But it is off road and ride is bumpy. Upon reaching Gandruk, one can explore village. This village is shows typical lifestyle of local people. There is museum showing the culture and lifestyle of local Gurung community. This village also provide great view of surrounding mountains.
We will head to Kimrung Danda after breakfast. The trail goes through flat farmland crossing small streams in the path till Kimrung Dada. We will head down to Kimrung Khola (river) for lunch. After lunch, it uphill climb to Chomrong. Chomrong is a large village in the area. There are several lodges and teahouse.
The trail follows bank of river Modi till Base Camp. After crossing Chomrong River, its uphill climb. The trail goes through Sinwa village and enter dense jungle. It goes through path on cliffs and cross several stream. Himalaya is a small settlement with few teahouse on foot of cliff.
It will be slow ascend to MBC (Macchapuchhare Base Camp). The terrain start to become rugged and rocky from here. Vegetation line starts to shrink. Bush and shrubs are seen covering the ground. Mountains appear really close from MBC.
MBC to ABC (4,130 m) and return to Bamboo (2,890 m) 5-6 hours.
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We will head to ABC early morning to catch sunrise. The view is amazing in sunrise in mountains. After spending few hours, we will trace back the same route to Bamboo.
We will trace back the same route to Chomrong and descend to Jindu Danda from there. There is hot spring in Jhinu. It is believed to have healing quality for joint and skin problems.
We will descend to Kimrung Khola. After covering some distance in flat ground, we will cross Modi River. It is uphill climb to Landruk. Landruk is a large village of Gurung people. It gives good view of villages on other side and path we travelled.
It will be uphill climb to Pothana from Landruk. The trail goes through dense jungle and reach the top of the hill. Pothana is a small settlements with few lodges.
Pothana to Phedi and drive back to Pokhara 3 hours walk 1 hour drive.
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We will descend down to Phedi. The trail goes through villages with lot of terraced farmland. There are number of small villages on path. We will reach to Phedi to take vehicle to Pokhara.
Fly / Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. 30 minutes / 5 hours.
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Early morning, we take a car/tourist bus if we are driving or fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the representative of Sherpa Khangri Outdoor transfer you to hotel and we can enjoy our day in Kathmandu. In The evening to celebrate our successful journey, we will have a farewell dinner with Traditional Nepali Cuisine
Transfer to International Airport for final departure.
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Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.
Meals: Breakfast
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Sherpa Khangri Outdoor takes care of members from the moment they come to Kathmandu. If extra services and amenities required, please lets us know about it.
Cost Includes
Pickups & Drop according to itinerary.
All necessary paper work including trekking permit and others.
Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB plan.
Transportations from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu.
All the ground transportation as per the itinerary
Trekking guide.
Porter services for trekking.
Staff Insurance and Salary.
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara and all meals during trek.
Medical kit.
Travel and rescue arrangements.
Company services and all required government taxes/royalties.
Cost Exculdes
Nepalese visa fee.
International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg) *only on flight.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
Travel and rescue insurance.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.).
Personal trekking equipment.
Personal guide if requested.
Optional trips and sightseeing if extended.
Tips for guides and porters.
Internet Access during the trek.
Fixed Deaprtures has been fixed. If you like to get your departure time, please feel free to contact us.
