Annapurna Base Camp

Day 1: Arrival

You will be welcomed by one of our staff members at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A 45 minutes drive, depending on traffic, will bring you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. Rest and relax for the rest of the day while enjoying your first local food.

The B&Bs and hotels that we chose for our guests are located in safe and peaceful areas with supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara

Enjoy your complimentary breakfast in the morning and meet your adventure tour guide. Then you are off for a 6-7 hour ride to Pokhara via a tourist bus with nice views (a private vehicle or flights can be arranged at an additional cost). After you arrive at the hotel in Pokhara, our adventure guide will meet with you to walk you through basic things like understanding the Nepali culture, trek preparations, packing list, and show you the trekking route on a map. The rest of the day is off. You can rest, go boating, go for a walk, or shop at the famous lakeside road in Pokhara (lunch and dinner included).​

Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1065 m / 3494 ft) and trek to Ghandruk (1940 m / 6360 ft)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will ride for an hour on a jeep to go to Nayapul(the trek start). Enjoy the beautiful sceneries during the drive.

Driving distance: 43.1 km

After a short tea break at Nayapul, you will start the day with a hike to Birethanti, a beautiful town beside the Modi River. From Birethanti, we will hike to Ghandruk Village which is a beautiful mountain village mostly inhabited by Gurung community. In the evening, we will go for walk around the village and learn more about the culture and tradition.

Hiking hours: 6 hours

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170 m / 7120 ft)

Today, the trail is a mix of ascends and descends. In the morning, we will start the day with a steep ascend to Khimrundanda. On the way, we will be able to enjoy some spectacular mountain views. We have a few more ups and downs before we make our final steps towards Chhomrong village. The village is spread over a hillside that has stunning views of the Annapurnas and Machupachare. Views are particularly good in the early morning.

Hiking hours: 5

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310 m / 7578 ft)

Today, we are going to hike more than 24 hundred stairs down to Chhomrong river and make our way up to Sinuwa. We will be hiking through some beautiful foresty sections before we make a gentle descend towards Bamboo village.

Hiking hours: 4

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Bamboo to Deurali (3230 m / 10,595 ft)

After breakfast in the morning, we will start the day with a few steep climbs through the bamboo forests. It's gonna be little chilly and damp in the forest but after a while, it opens up again and you can enjoy the good view with a burst of sunshine. We will be hiking on steep uphill sections along the glacier river on our right-hand side, all the way up to Deurali. The way to Deurali provides a lot of beautiful sceneries for us to enjoy as we hike.

Hiking hours: 4

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m / 13545 ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m/12,135 ft)

We will be gaining around 900 meters of elevation today. The hike can be a bit tough as we start gaining elevation and go above the tree line. You guide will be asking you to drink lots of water to make sure that you are hydrated and enjoying the hike. We will have a stop at Machapuchre base camp from where you will have an outstanding view of many different mountain peaks. After a stop, we will get ready for a final push to the base camp. As we get closer, sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna will keep us motivated. Once we are at the base camp, it's time to grab a cup of hot tea and enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Annapurna Himalayan range!

Hiking hours: 6

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

Enjoy your delicious breakfast in the morning with a majestic view of Annapurna mountains. A morning like this is very special and not everyone gets to experience it. You have worked hard for this that's why we want you to relax and soak in everything you can.

Today, the hike isn't so difficult since we will be going down most of the time. We will hike back to Bamboo village where we had stayed a night on our way up. After a long day like this, It is a perfect place to spend the night.

Hiking hours: 8

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5770 ft)

Today again, the hike is a mix of uphills and downhills. We will be enjoying beautiful sceneries on the way to Jhinu Danda, where we will be spending a night. Once we have reached our destination, we will get comfortable in our rooms and go to a natural hot spring to loosen our muscles a bit. It will be just a short 20 minutes hike down.

In the evening, we will sit around the heater to warm ourselves with a cup of tea and hear one another's story.

Hiking hours: 6

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Trek to Naya Pul then drive to Pokhara

Today is our last day on the mountain. As we hike down, we will get to experience the difference in landscape, vegetations, sceneries, culture, and traditions than what we have seen in the higher mountain villages. Our trek ends at Naya Pul, from where we will drive for 2 hours to Pokhara on a windy mountain road. What an incredible journey we were on! Now it's time to wash off the dirt and rest.

Hiking hours: 8

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: A day in Pokhara

Pokhara is one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. It has been a favorite vacation destination for foreigners and Nepalis alike. It is a perfect place to rest, relax, outdoor activities and enjoy good food at local restaurants and bars- especially after being on a trek. We will go for an easy mountain bike tour around the lake in the morning and a small hike to the Peace Pagoda in the afternoon.

Included meals: breakfast

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu, debrief, Kathmandu city tour!

Shortly after breakfast, you will pack your bags and get ready to head back to Kathmandu. Once, we have arrived at our hotel in Kathmandu, a staff member will meet with you to talk about your travel experience. In order to improve our customer experiences, we would love to hear your feedback. Once we finish the debrief, we will go for a city tour. We will visit different cultural and historical sites to learn more about Nepal. Afterward, we will take you to a well-known tourist area called Thamel where you can buy souvenirs for your friends and families back home or just explore a bit.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, or better - see you again! One of our staff members will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport 2-3 hours before your scheduled flight time, making sure that you have enough time to check in.​

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