| Trip code | ABCT |
| Package name | Annapurna Base Camp Trek |
| Duration | 16 |
| Max. elevation | 4130 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | All Ground Transportation as per itinerary |
| Accomodation |
3*** Star Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and, Tea house / Lodge during the trek
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| Starts at | Nayapul |
| Ends at | Dhampus Phedi |
| Trip route | Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - Ghorepani - Chomrong - Deurali - Machhapuchare Base Camp - ABC - Dovan - Jhinudada - Landruk - Dhampus - Pokhara - Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 1,249 per person |
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the Best Sanctuary Trek in Annapurna and probably among the top five trekking in Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp, in short ABC, is the Most Popular trekking in Nepal after Annapurna Circuit Trek in Annapurna Region. Annapurna Somehow comes always in the top list for every thrill-seeking and Mountain adventure lover.
It’s always a home for adventurers who appreciate the mountain thrill and nature’s mysterious madness. Seated around the mid-Himalayan Range, Annapurna Region ranges from the Marsyangdi River on the Eastern side to the Kali Gandaki on the Western side; The Annapurna Massif longs around 55 Km with the boundary of the Pokhara City on the southern side and Tibet in Northern Side. Moreover, to the mountains and the natural phenomena, Annapurna Region is equally considerable for the enriching Himalayan Culture and religious values.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is always remarkable and quite stunning by the sceneries ranging from the top of Mt. Annapurna through the lush alpine forest to the deep of Kali Gandaki gorge and the always thrilling ups and downs. Along, beautiful Gurung and Magar Villages, lush Rhododendron and pine forests including Junipers, bamboo, and bushes, continuous down-streaming springs and rivers, the grasslands and pasture fields, and the slow winds moving the mists and fogs, all those make the Best Sanctuary Trek in Annapurna, without any doubt, the best trekking in Nepal.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins from the Dazzling City of Pokhara, the Tourism Capital of Nepal, the journey continues through the enchanting and enriching Native Gurung & Magar Villages locals with a kindhearted & warm welcome to energize you more for your incredible trekking. The continuous trail passes through lush green landscapes, rivers and suspension bridges, small streams and creeks, native villages, several bamboo forests, ascents, descents, and much more natural extremeness.
All on the Journey, the Mountains play hide and seek with you, the mountain views and sceneries with several ups and downs, and viewpoints are always unique and jaw-dropping. Ultimately, all exhaustions of the journey will melt with the glorious up-close view of the mountains such as Annapurna I (8,091 meters), Annapurna II (7,937 meters), Annapurna III (7,555 meters), Annapurna IV (7,525 meters), Gangapurna (7,455 meters), and Annapurna South (7,219m).
Those breathtaking views of the gigantic mountains offer you joy and happiness in life, teach a lesson about you how hard the world is, and still stand strong like those mountains. And the long voyage concludes with lots of adventure, a lifelong memory of the delights, and a long story to share with yours, and you only left a footprint behind.
After Breakfast, the City Tour Guide will visit your Hotel with a Private Vehicle for the Kathmandu City Tour. The Tour will be done with other crew members (No need to join others for Private trips).
Out of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, we explore four sites. You may visit other sites also with applicable charges.
Sites Visit: -
Facilities:-
Early in the morning, we reach the Tourist Bus Station Near Thamel for our travel to Pokhara. We take breakfast and Lunch on the way to Pokhara. Restaurants are as per the rules of the Tourist Bus.
The Kathmandu to Pokhara travel will be your first experience enjoying the geographic diversity of Nepal. The green hills and landscapes, Trisuli River and Marsyangdi River, Far-seen Mountain views, and many more attractions make this journey perfect. Some parts of the road may be in the development and reconstruction process and the road condition may be not good.
This 17-day Annapurna Trek segment will be slightly easier compared to other days. Walking through well-maintained and cleaned trails via a dense sub-tropical forest full of Pine, Junipers, Oak, Rhododendrons, bushes, and wildflowers we come across the village of Banthanti.
Continuing the route, we cross the village of Nangethanti before approaching the beautiful settlement of Ghorepani. Since Ghorepani is one of the most popular junctions of many Annapurna Trekking, it used to be full of trekkers and visitors.
Ghorepani is also famous and well known for the stunning panoramas of the Annapurna range, the adjacent peaks and mountains rising high and dominating the sky of Annapurna Massif are so amazing. We spend a night here at Ghorepani.
Early in the morning, before the sun starts to shine, we hike and reach Poon Hill. Poon Hill is the best Hill Station near Pokhara. It is popular and renowned for its outstanding Mountain Panoramas and the magical sunrise.
The Sun shining and rising behind both Annapurna Massif and Dhaulagiri Massif is like fairytales and comics. Several peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range including Mt. Nilgiri (7,061m), Lamjung Himal (6,983m), and Mt. Machhapuchhre with its mighty and iconic shape are shown so impressive and stunning.
After an awesome and memorable presentation of Poon Hill, we return to Ghorepani and continue to descend to the countryside settlement of Tadapani at an elevation of 2,610m. We spend a night here in Tadapani.
After Breakfast, we continue our 17-day Annapurna Trekking via the dense sub-tropical forest of Oaks, Pines, Junipers, and Rhododendrons adorned with bushed and wildflowers Such as Orchids. A few more descents take us to the Chomrong Khola/River.
After crossing the river, we gradually start to ascend uphill to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa we again descend via stoned stairs to Bamboo. Here from the Bamboo, we pass through the forest till the rise of Dovan. Most trekkers used to go further to the Himalayas overnight but, we stay here in Dovan for a night.
After breakfast, we continue to reach our destination of journey. This segment will be a complete package of Thrill, adventure, excitement, joy & happiness, and a stressful one as well. Walking through stoned stairs from Deurali, we come to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp at an elevation of 3,700m.
The base camp is awesome and so picturesque, the alluring mountain vistas gathering several snowcapped mountains and peaks are stunning. After exploring the Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we further go with the moraines of South Annapurna Glacier and approach the Annapurna Base Camp, Base Camp of Mt. Annapurna South, 7,219m.
Here in the base camp, we have a 360 view of snow-capped mountains and peaks of Annapurna Massif such as Mt. Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m), Mt. Patal Hiunchuli (6441m), and several other wonderful peaks. We can enjoy an evening tea sitting in front and admiring those mountains.
We take breakfast in ABC admire the Himalayan Awaken with the sunrise then descend to Machhapuchhre. Continuously following back, the route we come, we reach Bamboo crossing the Deurali, Himalaya, and Dovan.
Following back the route we covered during our hike, we come back to Jhinu Danda. Again, we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-relieving rest at the Hot Spring here.
We
have enough memories, joy, and exciting-thrilling adventures from Annapurna
Trekking, now it's time to enjoy a great variation of Natural Nepal. We visit
lakes, caves, hill stations, heritages and monuments, and temples.
Pokhara
is a beautiful city located in the basin of the Himalayas and high hills. It's
a popular destination in Nepal for tourists with Nepalese/ Domestic or
foreigners. Pokhara is also famous as the tourism capital of Nepal and is the
biggest tourist hub as well. We explore the city accordingly in a private
vehicle.
Pokhara Sightseeing: -
After breakfast in the hotel, we reach the Pokhara Tourist Bus stand and return to Kathmandu.
For the departure date, our representative with Private Vehicle will pick you up from the hotel and drop to Airport.