Sitting at 4,130 meters above sea level, the Annapurna Base Camp trek offers one of the most spectacular hiking experiences in the world. This popular route takes adventurers to the doorstep of Mount Annapurna, which stands impressively as the world's tenth highest peak at 8,091 meters.
Now, what makes this journey so special is the difficulty level of the trek which is a moderate level and the surrounding peaks. You'll find yourself surrounded by towering giants including Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), the distinctive fish-tail shaped Machapuchhre (6,993m), and Hiunchuli (6,441m). So, what can you ask for in one trek?Another thing that highlights this trek is the lush rhododendron forests that burst with color in the spring, terraced farmlands where locals have cultivated the steep hillsides for generations, and crosses rushing mountain streams on suspension bridges.Along the way, you will also get a chance to connect with local Gurung, Magar, Thakali, and Loba communities who call these foothills home. Their village offers a glimpse of traditional mountain life which will be a new experience in your journey.So, are you ready for our short 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek?Here are the outline itinerary of our 10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek starting from Kathmandu:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Overnight Stay in Thamel
Day 02: Morning Drive to Pokhara and City Exploration
Day 03: Drive to Siwai via Private Vehicle & Trek Start to Chhomrong
Day 04: Chomrong to Dovan Trek
Day 05: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Day 06: Hike to Annapurna Base Camp & Trek Back to Dovan
Day 07: Trek to Jhinu Danda from Dovan
Day 08: Trek back to Siwai and Drive to Pokhara
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure from Kathmandu
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Duration
10 Days
Activity
Trekking
Physical
moderate
Group Size
50
Age
0+
Location
Annapurna
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Overnight Stay in Thamel
Today will be your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, and one of our representative will be at the airport to pick you up. A private vehicle will be arranged for the pick up to take you to your hotel.
We will have a pre-meeting for the Annapurna Base Camp which is compulsory. During the leisure time, activities like money exchange and renting gears will be done with our assistance.
You can also ask and clear any doubts or questions during the meeting. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Hotel Thamel Park or Jampa
Room with Attached Bathroom
Standard Hotel
Not Included
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Day 02: Morning Drive to Pokhara and City Exploration
A long journey awaits today for us. We will start our trip to Pokhara early in the morning via Tourist Bus but do not worry, the vehicle will be clean and comfortable and our guide will also be there with you.
The Bus will leave at around 7:30 to 8:00 am. During your trip, you will pass through many villages and lush forests to reach Pokhara city.
The city is also known for it's panoramic views of Mount Machhaouchhre (shape of fish tail) in the north, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu in the east side and Mount Dhaulagiri in the west.
Another highlight of the Pokhara City is the Phewa Lake which reflects the Mount Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and other peaks.
Similarly, we will be staying near Phewa Lake which will make the second day a fruitful day. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
3 Start Hotel
Room with Attached Bathroom
Standard Hotel
Breakfast
Tourist Bus
Day 03: Drive to Siwai via Private Vehicle & Trek Start to Chhomrong
Another day and another ride to Siwai via private vehicle which will take 3 hours of drive. From Siwai, your trek finally start to Chhomrong which will be the first trek of Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
So, todays path is a long around 42 km to Nayapul from Pokhara and another 16 km to Siwai. If you are unknown about the Nepal road, you will have the new experience. From Siwai we will follow the Modi River Valley which is from the Annapurna, a fresh water river.
So, the first trek will be a gradual walk and you will encounter the high suspension bridge nearby Jhinu Danda, From here, it will be stepping uphill to Chhomrong for two hours.
Overnight stay at Chhomrong tea house.
Tea House/Lodge
Room with Attached Bathroom
Standard Hotel
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner (Tea Included & Seasonal Fruits)
Hot Shower
Full Course Meal (BLD)
Accommodation
Seasonal Fruits
Guide
Porter
Tea
Second Course Meals
Personal Expenses
Day 04: Chomrong to Dovan Trek
After breakfast in Chomrong, we will walk downhill to river passing a short bridge to reach Shinuwa which is at 2,360m altitude. This place is equipped with few shops where you can buy snacks and lovely lodges.
From Shinuwa, the trek continues into the beautiful Rhododendron & Pine forest, After a short decent, we will reach to Bamboo, a small settlement with 5-6 lodges. From Bamboo, it is then a uphill climb to Dovan situated at 2,500m altitude.
Tea House/Lodge
Basic Amenities
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner (Tea Included & Seasonal Fruits)
BLD (Tea & Seasonal Fruits at Dinner)
Guide
Porter
Second Course Meals
Personal Expenses
Day 05: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Todays journey includes 4 to 5 hours trek covering a distance of 4.3 miles which will be a moderate level in terms of difficulty.
From Dovan situated at an altitude of 2,500m with a view of towering peaks early in the morning, we will now again follow the path beside Modi River while gaining altitude. After walking for some hours from Dovan, we will then reach the Hinku Cave, which offers a perfect sport to take a rest and reflect the beauty of nature.
From Hinku Cave, it is a uphill trek until you reach Deurali, a small village situated at an altitude of 3,230meters (10,597 ft). From Deurali, the atmosphere will change due to thin air and rocky terrain.
Finally, we will reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp located at an elevation of 3,700m (12,139 ft) which is one of the best place to capture the iconic Machhapuchhre mountain and Annapurna Massif.
Overnight stay at MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp).
Tea House/Lodge
Basic Amenities
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner (Tea Included & Seasonal Fruits)
BLD (Tea & Seasonal Fruits at Dinner)
Guide
Porter
Any Personal Expenses
Airport Pickup and drops (Both International & Domestic Airport)
Accommodation Service (Two-night hotel (star hotel) in Kathmandu on the basis of twin sharing with breakfast)
Accommodation Service (Two-night hotel (star hotel) in Pokhara)
Ground Transportation (Tourist bus ticket (Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu))
Private Vehicle Transportation (Private vehicle from Pokhara to Siwai & Siwai to Pokhara (after trekking))
Tea House or Lodge Accommodation during the entire trek
Full board Meals During Trekking - Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Seasonal Fruits After Dinner per day during the trek
Three Cups of Tea or Coffee per day during the trek
Government Registered Licensed Guide (Wages, Insurance & Salary)
First aid box
Porter for the trek and their wages, insurance, salary (Weight Restriction up to 20 kg only)
Water Purifier and Unlimited Hydration Tablet for the Trek
Permits & Fees
Farewell dinner at a reputable Nepalese Restaurant (Live Cultural Program Included)
Alcoholic beverages
Insurance
Country visa fee
Any additional expenses and additional costs due to calamity and Unforeseen circumstances
No, even though it's a total 10 days itinerary, you will only trek for 6 days. Day 1 and Day 10 is your arrival and departure day. Whereas, day 2 and day 9 is a long drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
In terms of trekking, moderate level includes a low altitude gains day by day, availability of tea houses in the area and around 5 to 6 hours of daily trek.
Similarly, the weather also makes the difference in the difficulty level of the trek and in Annapurna Bae Camp Trek, the weather gets favorable for trekking most of the time.
Yes, Annapurna Base Camp Trek is indeed a beginner friendly trek and anyone can do this trek with a few weeks of training like cardio exercise and following a healthy diet.
Among most of the treks, Annapurna Base Camp Trek is still one of the cheapest trek in Nepal while including the important services. You will get full board meal, experienced guide and porter, accommodation and so on.
Due to the global warming, the season has changed a little. If you are interested to come in Nepal for Annapurna Base Camp Trek then April to May and October to November will be the best time to trek in Annapurna Base Camp.
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