Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Mt. Annapurna (8091m) is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. There are few treks that combine so many different landscapes and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 m high peaks in such a short period of time as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region.  The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes, with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times.

The principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South,  Annapurna Fang, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow gorge fully 12,000 ft. deep. Further south, the gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley, the domain of the Gurungs. The middle and upper portions of Modi Khola offer some of the best short trekking routes in Nepal, and the valley is located so that these treks can be easily combined with treks into the Kali Gandaki region to the west.

The itinerary starts from Nayapool at 1 1/2 driving from Pokhara, and going north up till Gorepani and the famous viewpoint of Poon Hill. From Gorepani you go eastwards to Chhomrung and then north again, entering the Modi Kola Valley up till the Base Camp. We return via Jhinu Danda, and give your tired muscles a well deserved rest in the delightful Jhinu hot springs.  Upon your return it is worthwhile visiting Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Landruk

The lodges in the Annapurna Trekking Region are well equipped with in general extensive menus, ranging from the typical Nepali dal bath (rice with lentils) to pizzas and spaghetti. Hot showers are readily available as well.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can easily be done by yourself if you wish to. It is possible to do this trek in all seasons, however, in the winter the Base Camp is sometimes closed due to the level of snow. In spring time the huge rhododendron forests are in full bloom which gives the trek an extra appeal.

Day to day itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. 
• Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation. 
• Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu  
• Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and commence trek to Ulleri. 
• Day 05: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani. 
• Day 06: Hike upto Poonhill and trek to Tadapani. 
• Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrung. 
• Day 08: Trek from Chhomrung to Dovan. 
• Day 09: Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Basecamp. 
• Day 10: Trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp. 
• Day 11: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan. 
• Day 12: Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda hot springs. 
• Day 13: Trek from Jhinudanda to Ghandruk. 
• Day 14: Trek from Ghandruk to Pothana through another Gurung village Landruk. 
• Day 15: Trek from Pothana to Phedi and drive to Pokhara. 
• Day 16: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu. 
• Day 17: Final Departure. Transfer to airport.