Trekking
10 Days
Medium
4,130 m
KTM- 4*Hotel Trek period: Teahouse
Autumn (Sept to Nov) and Spring (March to May)
USD 965 [2 pax+]
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
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 dip 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.
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.
After early breakfast we take a flight to Pokhara. A city of seven lakes and and Annapaurna range. Then we will drive to Nayapul and start our trekking. We will start our trail 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. These days road access available too till Ghandruk directly. But it is off road and ride is bumpy. Reach Ghandruk, one can explore village. This village is typical lifestyle of local people Gurung caste. There is also small old museum preserving of the culture and lifestyle of local Gurung caste community. This village also provide great view of surrounding mountains. Overnight.
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, its uphill climb to Chomrong. Chomrong is a large village in the area. There are several lodges and tea house. Reach Chomrong , rest and overnight .
The trail follows bank of river Modi till Base Camp. After crossing Chomrong River, its uphill climb. The trail goes through Sinuwa village and enter dense jungle. It goes through path on cliffs and cross several waterfall stream. Himalaya is a small settlement with few tea house on foot of cliff. Reach by 7 hours rest and overnight.
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.
We will head to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) early morning to catch sunrise. Its about 2 hours trail. We reach the elevation of 4130 meter . The view is amazing in sunrise in mountains. The 360 degree panoramic view of Mt. Annapurna massif , Annapurna South ,Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho, Pisang , Punga danda etc. After spending few hours, we will trace back the same route to Bamboo. Rest and overnight.
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 down to Nayapul. The trail goes through villages and terraced farmland. We will reach to Nayapul touched with highway . Drive back to Pokhara. Rest completely and overnight.
Fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our office representative will transfer you to hotel . rest . enjoy 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
Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.
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.
Our Fixed Departures is on below dates. for any customization and date of your interest , please feel free to contact us.
Trekking
10 Days
Medium
4,130 m
KTM- 4*Hotel Trek period: Teahouse
Autumn (Sept to Nov) and Spring (March to May)
USD 965 [2 pax+]