11-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu
nature, trekking, photography
Group Tour
11 Days
Medium
English, Hindi
Description
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal's most popular and breathtaking treks. This trek takes you through lush green forests, traditional villages, and rugged terrain to the base camp of the majestic Annapurna range, which offers stunning panoramic views of some of the highest peaks in the world. The trek starts from Nayapul and takes you through Ghandruk, Chhomrong, the Himalayan Hotel, Machapuchare Base Camp, and the Annapurna Base Camp. The trek is moderate and can be completed in 10-12 days.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu
- Welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, the guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
- We will take this day to rest and recover from your flight and to finalize any necessary paperwork for the trek.
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Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (7 days)
- Today we will go to Pokhara, a scenic lakeside city and the gateway to the Annapurna region. The drive will take around 7 hours, during which you'll enjoy beautiful countryside views and traditional villages.
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Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1.5 hours) and trek to Ghandruk (4-5 hours)
- After breakfast, we'll drive to Nayapul, the starting point of our trek. From here, we will start our ascent toward the beautiful village of Ghandruk, where we'll spend the night.
- Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Annapurna range.
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Day 4: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (5-6 hours)
- After breakfast, we'll continue our trek towards Chhomrong, a traditional Gurung village at the Annapurna massif's base. The trek is moderate, with a mix of uphill and downhill stretches. Upon arrival, we'll check into our teahouse and enjoy the beautiful views of the Annapurna range.
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Day 5: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel (5-6 hours)
- Today's trek will take us through dense rhododendron forests and bamboo groves as we make our way towards the Himalayan Hotel. The trail is steep in places, but the stunning views of the surrounding mountains make it all worth it.
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Day 6: Trek from Himalaya to ABC via Machapuchare Base Camp (5-6 hours)
- Today is the day we've been waiting for - our trek to the Annapurna Base Camp!
- We'll start early in the morning and walk toward the Machapuchare Base Camp, where we'll stop for lunch.
- From here, we'll continue our ascent towards the Annapurna Base Camp, where stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range greet us.
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Day 7: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (5-6 hours)
- After breakfast, we'll begin our descent towards Bamboo, following the same trail we took on the way up.
- We'll stop for lunch along the way and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Day 8: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (4-5 hours)
- Today's trek will take us through beautiful forests and traditional villages as we make our way toward Jhinu Danda.
- Here, we'll have the opportunity to relax and unwind in the natural hot springs, which are believed to have healing properties.
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Day 9: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul (4 hours) - Drive to Pokhara (1.5 hours)
- Today is our final day of trekking. After breakfast, we'll make our way toward Nayapul, where we'll say goodbye to our trekking crew. From here, we'll drive back to Pokhara, where we'll spend the night.
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Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara (7 hours)
- After breakfast, we'll start our journey back to Kathmandu. The drive will take around 7 hours, and we'll stop for lunch and a free day in Kathmandu.
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Day 11: Departure
- We will transfer you to the International Airport for your final departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 2 | /person |
3 to 5 | /person |
6 to 10 | /person |
11 to 20 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 2 | /person |
3 to 5 | /person |
6 to 10 | /person |
11 to 20 | /person |
This is a group tour |