Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

Journey to beautiful nature experience
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  • Duration 14 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Max. Altitude 4140m
  • Trip Start Kathmandu
  • Trip End Kathmandu
  • Trip Area Annapurna Region
  • Nature of Trip Group Join/Private
  • Major Activities Trekking & Hiking
  • Best Season March to May & Sep to November

Highlights

  • Annapurna glacier Beauty Hot spring at Jhimu dandaDandar returning from Annapurna base camp of the nature
  • Annapurna Base Camp thrilling  Adventure sport with a 360-degree view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain, Annapurna, etc.
  • Poon Hill magnificent viewpoint with follow the Modi Khola and walking through the jungle with nearly observe flora and fauna 
  • All  Around the two base camp camps of the Annapurna base camp and Machhapucchre Base camp on a similar ar trip
  • Local Gurung culture and their customers with beautiful villages Ghandruk, Chhowmrung, and Dhampus.
  • Sunrise and sunset view of the Annapurna Base Camp & A cross the many Suspension bridges
  • Nepali flavourful Dal-Bhat overnight at the shadow of High altitude Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview

Annapurna Base Camp trek rewards you with a unique and diverse range of climates, vegetation with colorful local culture within a short time frame, which is why this trek is preferred by most trekkers.

Annapurna Base Camp trek starts from the low warm sub-tropical valley of beautiful Pokhara, a touristic spot blessed with the natural scenery of mountains and lakes, leading into high green hills covered with lovely cool alpine forest laden with tall rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, pines, and fir trees. The way to the base camp of Annapurna is a part of the Great Himalayan Trails.

Most Popular places from every aspect like Ghandruk, Poon Hill, Dhampus, Chhomrong, and Annapurna Base Camp can be visited on a single route to ABC. We can have a spectacular view of sunrise from the top hills of many places that come on our way to the base camp of the massive Annapurna. We can have a close view of seasonal Agricultural farmland and villages. 

Alternative Solar power for electricity can be found in Ghandruk and Chhomrong. Nowadays public transportation to Ghandruk has also started which takes about 10 hours from Kathmandu.

The hot spring at Jhinu Danda is quite famous for its hot water bath, popularly known as Tatopani among Nepali People. We will be following the Modi River for our journey to Annapurna Base Camp. We can analyze the view of massive mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal,  etc. 

This is a place that is rich in biodiversity, culture, food, and lifestyle. Around 20,000 people are staying in this area. Tradition culture along with their cultural dress can be seen on our route. Lots of flora and fauna especially, Yarsagumba can be found on this trekking route. Himalayan herbs, which can cure many diseases, are found growing in the wild in the Annapurna Conservation area. It is one of Nepal's oldest conservation areas, established by the late King Mahendra in 1986.

In spring and summer times the area will be spectacular when wildflowers are in full bloom with a riot of colors covering the hills of Annapurna Himalaya to its base camp in the heart of Sanctuary. The walk is not overly difficult with some uphill and downhill to encounter as you explore traditional Gurung villages along the way within the typical heartland of Nepal.

Once you enter Annapurna Base Camp, you will find the Annapurna Sanctuary surrounded by an amphitheater of snow peaks from Annapurna (26,545ft/8,091 m), Annapurna south (23,693ft/7,219 m), Gangapurna (24,457ft/7,455 m) and Annapurna III (24,787ft/7,555 m) with magnificent Machapuchare Himal (Fish-tail).

Do I feet the Annapurna base camp  trek  

Annapurna base camp trekking if you live anywhere else other than the Mountain, it will get hard to get your feet your leg, and your body ready for High Altitude. Most people like to love hiking  But need to physical fitness level need to training, the 100% to get ready for your adventure if sounds bad   use then ease yourself which the speed that three is ability no need to top sen% sure, Annapurna base camp trekking is the second most popular trek destination  area, this trip was the moderate Trekking route before a trip to Annapurna base  camp mostly you need to prepare fitness level, a short hike

Benefits of Annapurna Base Camp Trewith Adventure altitude Treks 

  • Free International Airport Pick up And drop service
  • Easy booking and reservation system
  • easy online payment gateway
  • medical kids
  • sleeping bags and down jacket arrangement ( if you do not have them)
  • 24/7 Online and Phone call communication
  • Free Excess luggage storage at Adventure altitude treks 
  • Pulse oximeters for blood oxygen saturation level  check to high altitude sickness and safety for Health

Annapurna Base Camp Trek packing list 

  • Down jacket 
  •  Sleeping bags
  •  suncream and sunglass
  • trekking pole
  • longe slip and thermal t-shirt

Online Trip Briefing

The online Trip Booking briefing to Annapurna Base Camp Trek. We are all clear about your doubts about the trek, including the Things you should bring  Trekking Gear checklist For the Annapurna trek, The program details, and what you can expect on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. As soon you will complete the booking we shortly email you the fine available date and your suitable time for the trek briefing please make sure we conduct a trip briefing trekkers person and either online. 

How Much Annapurna Base Camp Trek -Does it Cost 2023/2024

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost we are offering USD 600 is a standard trekking cost on double occupancy basis. The single supplement price will be an extra USD 100usd  we charge the cost will be according to the group size normal budget, standard and deluxeActivities plan, trek, and flight from Pokhara save your time for a long way to drive bus reduces the trip expenses. Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara is included and we will manage the stay 2 night best deluxe room and air condition  Room in on best of the better for tourist  VIP hotel in Pokhara as 3* hotel Best Breakfast even in this trek if you like to change anything easily customize your tour as per your requirement. if international tour leader we will give the highly encouraged to discount. adventure altitude treks always Help the client's satisfaction

Travel Insurance For Annapurna Base Camp Trek

For the Annapurna Base Camp Trek of reasons, Travel insurance must be Nessarerary and mandatory for any party traveling to visit in Himalayan part of trekking. Getting Travel insurance is online we count sales but we are happy to recommend very comfortable and compressive travel insurance that cover thing just in case of emergency high altitude sickness problem that time we should be used the helicopter and medical evacuations will be assisted encouraged tour to join the personal injury, altitude sickness, the illness will be covered of an insurance company.

Having depending travel insurance will not only 100% guarantee you a fresh of mine while you trip with us but you will provide complete travel insurance coverage for any each and everything that if you may go bad it's like our security is which you can enjoy your holiday without any worries.

 

Itinerary
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  • AccommodationHotel Thamel park
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude/Time1334m

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our company staff and then transfer to your hotel.evening 5 pm our manager will brief on Hotel, Kathmandu, about trekking programs and other related information then go for well -come dinner. 

 

  • AccommodationHotel Thamel park
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude/Time1300m

On our second day, we will start preparing for your trek. One of Our representative will remind you to get all the permits necessary for this trek. You will be reminded to check your trek  insurance policy and provide us a copy of it. You will  meet your Team leader and other support professionals who will check your trekking gears to make sure they meet the requirements. After a brief introduction with the crew, one of our tour operator will take you to a city tour. You will be visiting 4 heritage sites, that hold historical, religious and cultural significances. 

  • AccommodationHotel Mt kailash
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude/Time840m

As per flight schedule for Pokhara, our staff transfers you to Kathmandu domestic airport for a short scenic half hour flight to land at Pokhara airport. On arrival at Pokhara, our trekking staff receives you for a short drive away from beautiful Pokhara city, to begin our first-day walk, as the drive leads through farm villages and towns overlooking views of Annapurna and Machapuchare Himal. The drive brings you to Nayapul continuing our drive will eventually  lead past Bhirethati, an attractive village located on the bank of Modi River with warm sub-tropical  temperatures. On reaching  Hille, we start our first day of walk. The trail is gradually ascending on stone-paved steps all the way to our overnight stop at Gurung village at Ulleri. A large typical Nepalese hill village adorned with the traditional architecture of mud plastered-stone works and thatch-roofed houses with views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli peaks. 

Scenic drive via Nayapul, Birethanti to Hile

Hile , a beautiful traditional village with mixed races

Trek to Gurung village at Ulleri 

Traditional mud plastered houses with thatched roof .

Amazing view of Annapurna South and himchuli Peak 

 

 

    Walk from Ulleri leads to a slow gradual ups into lovely rain and alpine forest with streams to cross, as our route heads within beautiful rhododendron woodland to reach at Ghorepani for overnight stop.

    Ghorepani offers great views of Dhaulagiri range of mountains and as well of Annapurna South and Vara Shikhar Himal located at the base of Poon Hill and on Old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade / Caravan Route of Nepal and Tibet which leads beyond Upper Mustang and Kaligandaki River valley.

      Early morning hike to Poon hill at the height of3, 210m before breakfast, for stunning sunrise views over Eight Thousand meters high Himalayan peaks with Dhaulagiri-Annapurna and Manaslu range of mountains with majestic Machapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ the unclimbed virgin peaks of Himalaya.

       

      Enjoy magnificent panorama of Himalayan chain of peaks and then heading back to Ghorepani to continue walk reaching our next stop at Tadapani.

       

      Walk leads to a climb into forest of Rhododendron (the areas regarded as world’s natural garden) in flowering season of March and April, the whole hills covered with riots of colors when wild flowers and rhododendron in full bloom.

       

      After reaching at Deurali top on downhill for an hour, and then uphill to Tadapani village for overnight stop, this nice village amidst forest surrounding offers grand views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II , IV and Machapuchare Himal.

        Trek from Tadapani starts downhill most of the way through pristine forest of oaks and rhododendron with views of Annapurna.

        This part of the walk is pleasant till Kimrong khola, and then climb for few hours, once one the top of the ridge, walk is fairly easy downhill to Gurung large village at Chomrong, the last permanent settlement on route Annapurna Base Camp ad Sanctuary.

         

          From Chomrong walks leads on terraced farm fields and then descend to a river, after crossing bridge with uphill for few hours till Khuldi-ghar is reached.

          After Khuldi, walk leads downhill for an hour into bamboo thickets till Bamboo a place with number of small lodges within midst of bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest, having a refreshing stop an hour walk with gradual climb to reach overnight halt at Dovan, an isolated spot with few Lodges to stay within Modi River gorge.

            After Dovan, walk into cool forested areas with gradual up following Modi River upstream, the trail continues with few ups and down to reach Himalaya Hotel near a large overhanging cave called Hinko, beneath Hiunchuli peak.

            Walk for another hour to Deurali the last place with lodge and tea-house before Machapuchare Base Camp. Vegetation and tree lines fades for high alpine bush and shrubs from Deurali onward, where walk leads up following raging Modi River upstream with few strenuous climb for an hour in between and then ending our day’s walks at Machapuchare Base Camp.

            Machapuchare base camp located beneath North Face of Machapuchare Himal peak with Fish Tail shaped twin summits.

              Walk this morning leads you in the heart of the Sanctuary at Annapurna Base Camp, as trail follows uphill for few hours, on grassy path with pleasant walks reaching a higher ground within a plateau with magnificent views of snow peaks that encircles this lovely spot.

              After a climb on nice pleasant trail to Annapurna Base Camp, the one and only base camp with facilities of nice and cozy lodge to stay with high Annapurna peaks backdrop and super mountain panorama. After a great time at ABC then retrace route back to Machapuchare Base Camp for last overnight within Annapurna Sanctuary

                After a lovely time in perfect tranquility of mountains and in mountain wilderness trek back towards lush green vegetation and tree lines, walk downhill with few ups to Bamboo for overnight stop.

                  From Bamboo, morning walk leads to a short climb to Khuldi, and then descend all the way to the bridge, from the bridge uphill walk to Chomrong. After a break here at Chomrong a short uphill climb and the downhill to Jhinu danda, village with natural Hot Spring with number of good lodges, with time in the afternoon a short walk downhill to hot springs by

                  Trek to Sibai -03 hrs walk. After lunch drive to Pokhara -03 hrs drives.

                  From Jhinu downhill to reach a bridge near Modi River and then walking into warmer areas past scattered farm villages and fields following the same river downstream to Sibai, a small farm village sandwiched between the hills of Ghanduk and Landruk village for lunch stop.

                  After lunch a 2-3 hour drive to Pokhara for last overnight of this great wonderful adventure by serene and calm Phewa Lake with views of Annapurna

                    Transfer to Airport for the flight back to Kathmandu.

                    As per the flight schedule a short drive to Pokhara airport, where 30 minutes scenic flight brings you back at Kathmandu and then transfer to your Hotel.

                      Today as per your international flight time, our Office staff transfers you to airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.

                       

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                      Cost Details
                      What's Included
                      • Accommodation sharing twin at Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights and Hotel in Pokhara for 1 night on Bed & Breakfast basis. 
                      • Airport transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara. 
                      • Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with applicable entrance fees. 
                      • Transportation Pokhara / Trek / Pokhara by non-AC private vehicle. 
                      • Trekking arrangement backed by Sherpa Guide and porters using local lodges on a full board basis. 
                      • Applicable Trekking Permit & Conservation Fees. 
                      • Insurance for Nepalese crew. 

                       

                      What's Excluded
                      • International flights to/from Kathmandu. 
                      • Nepal entry visa fees. 
                      • Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu & Pokhara Hotels. 
                      • Travel, Medical, and Personal insurance. 
                      • Rescue evacuation in case of an emergency. 
                      • Personal clothing and personal trekking gear including sleeping bag & down jacket. 
                      • Expenses of personal nature, i.e. tipping, laundry, bottled drinks, bar bills, etc.
                      • Any expense for early returning members due to sickness, injury, or any other reason. No refund will be entertained for any unused service. 
                      • Extra expense occurred due to unexpected circumstances like cancellation of internal flights, floods, strikes, etc.
                      • internal flight Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu with applicable airport taxes.
                      Dates & Price
                      StartTuesdayOct 03, 2023
                      EndMondayOct 16, 2023
                      StatusAvailable
                      FromUS $950
                       
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                      Why choose Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

                      Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most sought trekking trails in Nepal. Compared to other trekking routes, it is considered fairly easy and beautiful due to multiple reasons. The maximum place one can trek in this initiative is up to Annapurna Base Camp which is situated at an altitude of 4,120 m above sea level. The trail is well marked and well maintained with lots of resting places in between. The beautiful rhododendron forests, green lush agricultural land, traditions, and culture of local people, their hospitality and kindness, the majestic views of numerous high mountains including Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Annapurna III (7555 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Gangapurna (7455 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Khangsar Kang (7485 m), Tarke Kang (7202 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m) and many small peaks is more than enough to attract any trekking lovers. The main thing that attracts trekkers apart from its unique landscape and natural beauty is the accessibility. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easily accessible. You can find many vehicles up to Nayapul from your trek start. 

                      Equipment and packaging lists for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

                      Clothing: Trekking boots, Short-sleeved Trekking shirts, Trekking pants and jackets, Thermals underwear, Long-sleeved Trekking shirts, Insulating down jackets, Woollen cap, Trekking Gloves, Raincoats, crampons 

                      First Aid: Diamox (Acetazolamide tablets for preventing High Altitude Sickness), Sanitary pads / Tampons, Anti-nausea Medicines, Band-aids, Mosquito and insect repellents

                      Toiletries: Soap, Toilet Paper, Shampoo, Sunscreen, Hand sanitizer

                      Accessories: Sunglasses, Sleeping bag, Camera Batteries, Water Bottle, Solar Charger, Hot water Thermos

                      Important Documents: Passport, Travel Permits

                      The Best time to trek Annapurna Base Camp: 

                      This trek can be done during any season, but we recommend our clients do this trek during the autumn season(mid-September to mid-November). Apart from autumn, this trek can be done during spring but prepare yourself for a little warm temperature. The best thing about doing this trek in spring is weather is stable with deep blue skies and greenery all around.

                      Accommodations in Annapurna Base Camp Trek route :

                      Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a teahouse accommodation trek. A teahouse is a mix of a lodge and a hotel with a common dining room. The bedroom is furnished with basic furniture that contains two beds and a bedtable. Some teahouses have attached bathrooms but in most cases, bathrooms are shared. The dining hall is big with a traditional stove to make the room warm. Electricity is available throughout the route but charging your equipment might cost you a little money. In the lower region, you can find a charging socket in your bedroom but in the upper region, you can charge your device in the dining hall only as the main source of electricity in that area is solar power. Hot shower and Wi-Fi are available but you have to pay extra for that.

                      Meals in Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

                      Most of the teahouses on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route provide decent meals. From authentic Nepali Thakali cuisine to Chinese and Continental. Some places offer Indian-style meals too. Authentic Nepali Thakali cuisine consists of piles of rice with lettuce, lentil, pickle, papad, Gundruk, and soybean pickles however it might get different in the upper region. Some teahouses offer Chinese and Tibetian-originated food like deep-fried noodles ( Chowmin ), Mo: Mo ( dumplings ), and Thukpa ( Noodles ). However, we recommend that trekkers have freshly prepared dal bhat ( Authentic Nepali Cuisine ). Breakfast is composed of a pair of bread, jam, butter, some curry, tea of your choice, and an egg of your choice. 

                      Difficulty Level: 

                      This trail is considered moderate. Most parts of the trail are well-marked and paved with stones. The trail is full of ascents and descents but none of them are steep.  

                      Guides and Porters: 

                      The team of Adventure Altitude Treks and Expedition Co. is one of the most experienced, reliable, hospitable, and respected in Nepal. The agency and team members are all affiliated with the Trekking Agency's Association of Nepal (TAAN), the Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA), Nepal Tourism Board, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil  Aviation of Nepal, the Sustainable Tourism Network, and Himalayan Rescue Association. We will provide a professional and experienced English-speaking guide with sound knowledge of the place and trek. With an experience of more than 10 years in this field, we can guarantee your satisfaction.

                      If you need a porter, we will provide you with 1 porter/2 guests. The porter will be carrying 25 kg maximum(12 -13 kg per person). You will need to carry your day pack yourselves to keep your personal belongings like wallet, mobile and accessories, cameras and accessories, water bottle, dry snacks, torch/headlights, and other personal belongings. For us, the safety of our clients and members comes first. And it is our collective responsibility to ensure the safety and security of porters, guides, and guests. You can help to bring safety to our team members by taking only those things which are necessary. We will always be thankful for your acknowledgment.

                      Permits needed for Annapurna Base Camp Trek :

                      Tourists Information Management System: Group trekkers have to obtain blue TIMS which costs around 10 US$ p/p while Free Individual Trekkers have to obtain green TIMS which costs around 20 US$ p/p

                      Annapurna Area Conservation Project Entry Permit: 30 US$ per person.

                      Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost and Itinerary :

                      The cost to complete Anapurna Base Camp may vary depending on the services you choose, the total days you want, the types of accommodation, and the food you choose. But the basic range starts from 899 US$ which provides a three-star graded hotel at Kathmandu and Pokhara with a B&B plan, standard tea house accommodation during the trek, breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek, etc. 

                      Feedbacks:

                      Since we are growing and relatively new as a company, we always put customer feedback as our inspiration for making this company a great travel partner. We are where we are now because of the client's feedback. We have always appreciated negative feedback and used them to build our company. At the end of the trek, while you are with the crew during the farewell dinner, we would appreciate it if you give us your valuable feedback, an account of good and bad experiences, recommendations, and also your honest rating on our trip advisor page. 

                      FAQs

                      • The Annapurna Base Camp Trail is classified as moderately difficult because of too many ascends and descends . For trekkers who are experienced can find this trail rather easy but for those who are amateur , this trail can be challenging as they to stop time and again to catch breathe. As mentioned earlier , the trail has too many ascends and descends along the stone paved route which may make trekkers feel fatigued early. However , if you have a well-planned itinerary , any challenging trails can be conquered. At Adventure Altitude Treks and Expeditions , we help our customers to get the best suited itinerary.

                      • Being one of the most popular trekking region of Nepal , Annapurna Base Camp trek is safe to trek. You will find lots of other trekkers on the way . There are adequate amount of accommodations and hotels along the route. However , there always scammers who pry on trekkers . So , we recommend you hiring a guide.

                      • Trekking can be done any time in Nepal because of its diverse geography . But the best time to do this or any of the trek in Nepal is from March to May and September to November. During these times , the visibility is perfect with clear blue skies , clear and pleasant weather. During rainy season, the trails are slippery and muddy thus making it hard to trek , And in winter , the Himalayan region experience heavy snowfall up to 4 feet deep. The temperature can go below up to -15 degrees . The visibility is low and the trails are covered with snow . You may get lost so its better to hire a professional guide and porter .

                      • The maximum altitude gained while trekking Annapurna Base Camp is 4,315 m.

                      • To do Annapurna Base Camp Trek , two permits are required. A TIMS ( Trekkers Information Management System ) and one Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. Both permit can be obtained at tourism office in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Local trekking agents will get you these permits if you are going through an agency . Be sure to keep permits with you or give it to your guide as it is checked in various places along the way. The permits works only for one trek . So if you want to do another trek , you need to apply for another permit .

                      • While you are at Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can find any type of accommodation , from cheap to expensive. While on the trail , your most of the accommodation will be tea houses with electricity , hot shower , internet . Food is typical Nepali food that includes lentils , rice, curry (veg and non-veg) , pickles etc. But you can also have other foods like MO: MOs . Chowmin, Spaghetti , Burger etc. Hot Shower and internet may cost you a small amount depending on the hotel you are staying. The beds are comfortable and some rooms may have attached bathroom. Most of the rooms are designed on twin sharing basis so mostly a room is equipped with two beds , one table , a pair of slippers . You can request an extra blanket with no charge.

                      • Depending on the itinerary , the trek may take from 7 to 12 days to complete. 

                      • Anyone can trek Annapurna Base Camp as it is the most famous trekking destination of Nepal. The trail is filled with lots of tea houses , trail marks and you also encounter may trekkers during the trek. Also if you are an experience trekker , this trek should be easy . 

                        However , we recommend our guests to hire a porter and a guide . A porter will carry your belongings so that you don't have to carry all the weight in such harsh landscapes. A guide will tell you every bit of information you will need during the trek. There are many places of interests which carry cultural and historical values. We provide you guides with exceptional knowledge about the places . Not only that , a guide will take care of your accommodations and food so you don't need to roam around searching for accommodations. 

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