Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is wonderful trekking via diverse landscape, culture, complete mountain vistas, flabbergasting fields, quaint Gurung villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna. This trek combines the visits to Natural Pokhara and high-altitude trekking in the famous Annapurna Region. Trek to Annapurna Base Camp exceeds the excitement and adventure involved in any other treks in Nepal. 

Attracting almost 70,000 trekkers a year, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a unique experience for adventurers, beginners, and experts alike. Annapurna Base Camp (4,140m/13,582ft) is a small campsite surrounded by mighty mountains from all side, Machapuchhare (6,993m/22,943), Annapurna I (8091m/26505ft), and Hiunchuli (6,441m/21,131ft), respectively.

Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp is one of the most scenic trekking in Annapurna Region. It is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek as well. A major highlight on this trek is, visit Poon Hill for the sunrise panorama of Central Himalayas of Nepal, witness the most cultural local villages such as, Ghorepani, Chhomrong, Hot spring in Jhinu Danda, walking over to rhododendron forested hills, and most incredible natural surroundings. Obviously, Annapurna Base Camp Nepal offers 360 Degree views of all the Annapurna Himalayas, which is incredible. 

Day 01 Arrival Day in Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft 
Activities: Trek Preparation 
Meals plan: Breakfast

Welcome to the land of Himalayas! On arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu; Our Trek Guide will greet you then transfer you to our trip hotel. Check in to hotel and free time for leisure. Late afternoon, we meet again and brief your upcoming Annapurna Base Camp Trek with us and introduce our trekking team. Evening, we host welcome dinner (Eating Nepali Food) at one of the finest local restaurant with music and ethnic dance. Overnight Kathmandu. 

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus 
Altitude: 820m/2510ft 
Distance of driving(210kms)- 5 to 6 hours of driving 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

With early morning breakfast at the hotel, we then drive to tourist Bus Park for our drive to Pokhara with a deluxe tourist bus. This drive wills takes 5 to 6 hours that involves driving through local hills, natural and landscapes areas including with riverside in Trishuli River, which is famous for day white water rafting. This drive will be mostly through the highway where traffic could be a lot, thus we will have a slow and safe drive. At the middle of the way, we will stop for Lunch, which is inclusive in the bus drivers. On arrival in Pokhara, transfer to our hotel. Now, you will have a free afternoon for your personal exploration in wonderful Pokhara Valley, Fewa Lake, and Lakeside markets. O/N at Pokhara. 

Day 03 Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (Trekking starting point) & Trek to Tikhadhunga 
Altitude: 1,540m/5,052 ft 
Distance of driving: 1 hr. drive 
Distance of walking: (10 km)- 3-4 hrs. Walks
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning breakfast at Pokhara hotel, then prepare to drive to Nayapul that continues along with the great scenery passing through several countryside villages. From Nayapul, we start our adventure in Annapurna region. The trek now continues to the warm subtropical region and follows the Modi River to Birethanti where you can see the confluence of the two rivers of Modi and Bhurungdi Khola. Here at Birethanti, we will have to check our National Park Permit, and then continue gentle walking onward to Bhurungdi Khola that have great landscapes, waterfall, high green forest, and local villages till reaching to Tikhedhunga where we will have our overnight stay in Mt. Lodge. You will have a free evening for personal visits in local villages and riverside areas as per your interest. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 04 Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 
Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft 
Distance of walking: (12-14 km) 5-6 hrs. Walks 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The morning we prepare for the long uphill and start with steeply ascends on the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and Annapurna Himalayan scenery. This scenery gives you inner power to climb up these steps and immerse you to walk more. After few hours of the long hard climb with several breaks in between reaching at Ulleri village, from here the path is gradual on the winding trail through the cool shade of forest and stream sound, we continue walking in the midst of the giant rhododendron forest and finally reaches you at Ghorepani for an overnight stop. Ghorepani Deurali is a busy spot on the ridge in the midst of the beautiful rhododendron forest, offering fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. Overnight at Ghorepani.

Day 05 Morning- Hike to Poon Hill for Sunrise View & Trek to Tadapani 
Altitude: At Poon hill, 3,210m/10,531ft & at Tadapani 2650m/8694ft 
Distance of walking: (14-16 km) 6-7 hrs Walks 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning, we start our hike up to Poon Hill, one of the panoramic views of this Annapurna. En-route offering the glimpse of aurora walking through the pleasant rhododendron forest. Pun hill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani/Shikha village. This is a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu Himalayan range. It is picturesque Himalayan scenery and good memorable moments spending an hour to the top. After a great time return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to onward destination, the walk passes through the Rhododendron, Pine and fir forest with up and downs hill and finally you will reach at Tadapani for overnight. This is a great place surrounding by rhododendron forest with the closest view of Mt. Fish Tail (6993m), Annapurna South (7219m) & Hiunchuli (6441m). You will have impressive sunset views of Annapurna’s and Fishtail from here. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 06 Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong 
Altitude: 1,950m/6,397 ft 
Distance of walking: (12 kms)- 5-6 hrs Walks 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

With wonderful morning with sunrise views in Fishtail & AnnapurnaSouth and breakfast in Tadapani, now we will prepare to walk steeply downhill to the Kimrong Khola through clean forest of oaks and rhododendrons with wonderful landscapes views of the valley. On reaching to the riverside, across the river through suspension bridge, then the trail follows up to the Gurung village for your lunch stop. The further trek leads uphill for half an hour, once at the top of the ridge, then the walk is fairly easy all the way to village of Chhomrong the last village local settlement and the gateway to the Annapurna Base Camp. Chhomrong is one of the two biggest villages of this region, which is an inhabitant of the Gurung Peoples. Landscape views here are impressive. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 07 Trek from Chhomrong Village to Dovan 
Altitude: 2,900m/9,514 ft 
Distance of walking: (12 kms)- 6-7 hrs 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Walks From Chhomrong, trail leads to the long terrace village & farm fields as you descend to the Chhomrong Khola, after the suspension bridge cross, the trail uphill most of the way for 2 hours till to Sinuwa Hill, then it continue gentle walking through the forested valley to Bamboo which is a place in the midst of the bamboo and rhododendron and oaks forest with a couple of Mt. Lodges. Depending on your interest, you could have lunch at Sinuwa or in Bamboo. From here, an hour walk on the gradual uphill-forested path brings us Dovan, which is a small area with only a few guesthouses for overnight. As Dovan is near the Modi Riverside, and in the forested hill, it has a nice feel of nature. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 08 Trek from Dovan- Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC)  
Altitude: 3700m/12136ft 
Distance of walking:10-12 km- 4 to 5 hrs Walks 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The trail continues for about 2 hrs from here the route winds up steeply to a bank of rock and then level out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river, then reaching to a small shrine at Panchen Barah, from here the trail climbs to Himalaya Hotel. It’s about an hour walk, first on a rocky trail through forests then up to the Hinku cave, wherefrom the trail crosses a ravine and major avalanche track just further till Deurali (3,000m/9,840 ft.). From here, the trail continues into the sanctuary, it crosses two wide avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs and get Bagar (Riverside). After here climb across more avalanche paths cross a moraine, then climb towards to open little valley that is known as Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC). Till here, we were walking in valley between two high hills, but now the valley opens up and great views of Fishtail and Annapurna can be seen very closely. Free time for a visit to viewpoint hill or simply rest at Lodge. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 09 Trek from MBC to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 
Altitude: 4130m 13582 ft 
Distance of walking: (6kms)1-2 hrs walk 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we will have a short day trek to Annapurna Base Camp. With easy morning and breakfast in MBC, prepare to walk to Annapurna Base Camp. The trail follows uphill dry and deserted part of the mountain to Annapurna Base Camp, which could be windy as well. Panorama Views of Annapurna’s are amazing en-route. You will have a full day here in Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy your short walking in base camp areas, hill and glacier sites as per your interest. A sunset view from ABC is spectacular. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 10 Explore Annapurna Base Camp & Trek to Bamboo 
Altitude: 2,300m/7,544 ft 
Distance of walking: (12-14 km) -5-6- hrs Walks 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, you will have a great morning with sunrise in Annapurna Base Camp. Views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Tent Peak, Annapurna I, and other Annapurna peaks at sunrise are just incredible. Enjoy this wonderful morning at ABC. After breakfast, now we will now prepare to walk back to Bamboo this afternoon. It would be gentle trekking back through the same trail that we walked uphill and as it is complete descend so walking will be quicker. O/N at Mt. Lodge.

Day 11 Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda 
Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft 
Distance of walking: (12-14 km)- 5-6 hrs. Walks 
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today again, we will trek back to Chhomrongat the same trail. With a pleasant walk to Sinuwa, trek downhill to Chhomrong Khola, and then a steep climb to Chhomrong Village for lunch. From Chhomrong, we will have a deep descend hill walk to Jhinu Danda. Jhunu Danda is natural and landscapes areas with the settlement of locals in the areas. We will have the opportunity to visit natural hot spring in Jhinu for the natural hot water bath and relax at hot spring, which is along the riverside with great natural areas. Return back to lodge in evening and O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 12 Trek from Jhinu Danda to Kyumi & Drive to Pokhara 
Altitude: 823m/2,700 ft 
Distance of walking: (10-12 km)- 3 to 4 hrs. Walks 
Distance of driving: 2 hrs 
Meals Plan:Breakfast

Today, our trek will end. You will have a free and easy morning in Jhinu Danda. After breakfast, we will then prepare our walking through the Modi Rivervalley. Walking involves mostly through riverside, natural forested areas, farming lands and villages. On reaching Kyumi, we will take a drive to Nayapul, and then to Pokhara, which takes about 2 hours natural drive. Free afternoon in Pokhara for personal shopping or relax. In Pokhara, you will also have the opportunity to do the activity of Paragliding, Zip Flyer, Microlight flight, etc. O/N at Hotel

Day 13 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 
Distance of Driving:(210kms) 5-6 hrs Drives 
Meals Plan:Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Today, we will drive back to Kathmandu with a tourist bus. After morning breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, transfer you to Bus Park for Kathmandu Bus. This bus driver will be 5 to 6 hours slow drive in nature and landscapes and riverside areas. Lunch will be served by Bus in the middle of the journey. Reaching in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant in town. O/N at Kathmandu 

Day 14 Final Departure from Kathmandu 
Meals Plan:Breakfast

Morning breakfast and free time onward. If you staying longer in Kathmandu or interested in other activities with us, we will be very pleased to assist you with this. If you departing, we will transfer you to the airport and our trip ends. 
End of our services! 

Cost Includes:

• All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop) 
• 02 Nights twin sharing three-star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
• Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
• Annapurna Conservation Areas Project( ACAP) Permits & Fees & TIMs card
• Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu transfer by deluxe tourist bus( Lunch will be provided)
• 02 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe hotel in Pokhara with breakfast plan- Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar 
• Pokhara- Nayapul and return drive from Kyumi to Pokhara by private vehicle (Trekking Starting and Ending Point) 
• 09 Nights/10 Days of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking on full board of meals (B, L, D, tea /coffee in cups only), seasonal fruits etc. 
• Annapurna Base Camp Trekking accommodation in comfortable Mt. Lodges & Guest Houses on twin share- (Nights in Ghorepani, Chhomrong & Jhinu Danda will be in attached bathroom/hot shower)
• One Four Seasons Trek Leader (Gov. Licensed, first aid, altitude trained/experienced and eco trained), assistance leader/s in a group, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance 
• One trek porter to carry trek luggage’s for every two trekkers in a group, all payment, trekking equipment and insurance 
• Sleeping Bags and Down Jacket for Trek use (Need to return after trek), Trek Duffle Bag and T- shirt, Trekking Maps & Adventure Certificate 
• Group Medicine kit Box 
• All Gov. and local taxes as applicable 
• Final departure transfer from Kathmandu to airport on your departure

Cost not Includes:

• Nepal Visa, International flights in/out Nepal 
• Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Cost of beverages such as mineral water, coca cola, Beer etc., cost of battery charge, laundry etc. on trek 
• Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation, Medical Exp. and trip cancellation) 
• Personal trekking gears 
• Personal nature expenses & Tips 
• Any extending trips

Experience & Fitness Required
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 4130m from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.

We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us. A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.

Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.

Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa.

Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.

• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, and Tel: 00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453,

Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

Group Size
In this Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.

Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Four Seasons Trek employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

Acclimatization 
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help. 

The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at ABC at altitude of 4130m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently. 

Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal. 

Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling. 

Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal. 

Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and in Pokhara, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 200.

In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.

Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.

Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Annapurna Base Camp. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition. 

Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.

Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek

Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.

Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.

Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.

To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.

Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.