Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Your adventure begins today. Please be informed, that you might have to face a long queue for immigration clearance and it gets messy during baggage collection. It’s a common scenario due to the lack of proper infrastructure and the high volume of tourists’ inflow during the peak season. However be assured about the helpful airport staff and friendly Nepali people around you. Our representative will be there to receive/greet you. Just look around to locate our company’s logo at the placard. You will be transferred to hotel. There will be full briefing in the evening. 

Overnight at 3 Star Category Hotel 
Breakfast Included.

You will take flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu

Overnight at 3 Star Category Hotel 
Breakfast Included.

The drive is about one hour from Pokhara to Kadhe. It is approximately 5–6 hours of trek to reach Pothana from Kadhe. The trail goes through the deep forest passing Dhampus. Dhampus is a beautiful village from where you can see spectacular views of Annapurna ranges, Fishtail, Mt Manaslu and the beautiful valley.

Trail to Pothana from Dhampus will gradually climbs up through the rain forest and tiny villages of Pothana. Pothana is a beautiful Gurung village where one can delight in scenic landscape.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Pothana 
Breakfast Included.

From Pothana the trail ascends upto Deurali and descends to Bherikharka through forests. Landruk village that follows on the way is rich in culture. The trail after Landruk descends to Modi khola and ascends all the way to Chhomrong Village via Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is famous for hot spring. Chhomrong is a big Gurung village, offering the view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Chhomrong 
Breakfast Included.

Today's trail falls through a stone staircase and crosses Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge. High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through the tiny settlement of Tilicho. Climbing further on a rocky trail takes you to Sinuwa(2350m.), then to Kuldi(2520m.). There was once a British sheep breeding project which is now a ACAP visitor centre and a check post. Descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep forest to land at Bamboo.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Bamboo 
Breakfast Included.

Trek from Bamboo to Deurali ascend through bamboo forests, rhododendron (during its season) and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan where there are few lodges and camp sites.Then it passes through muddy trail which traverses high above the river. There is debris of avalanches except during winter season.

After short trek, you will reach at Himalayan Hotel, the town named after the hotel. The trail leads steeply up to Hinko Cave. Hinko Cave is a huge overhanging rock providing shelter against rain and avalanches to the passersby. Deurali is approximately 20 minutes far now.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Deurali 
Breakfast Included.

The trek to Annapurna Base Camp goes via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.). The valley starts widening and getting less steeper, and you can see the gate to the sanctuary. As the trail continues, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs. Then a short trek leads you to Bagar- a meadow and few abandoned hotels.

The normal trail follows the left side of the valley. Now the trail gently ascends unto Machhapuchhare Base Camp(MBC). MBC offers around 6 to 7 lodges with the view of Mount Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail). The path follows through alpine meadow before you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp(ABC). ABC offers 360 degree view of magnificent Himalayas around.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Annapurna Base Camp 
Breakfast Included.

It is quite a relief descending down as you make your way back to the small village of Dovan enjoying the views of the Himalayas as you hike downhill nearly 1500 meters. Stop along the way to catch your breath and enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery. 

Overnight at simple Lodge at Dovan.
Breakfast Included. 

A descend up to Bamboo passes through forests with varieties of rhododendron during its season, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail shoots steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and after which the trail is quite flat until Sinuwa. A roller coaster trek descend again to Chhomrong Khola and follows stone staircase to reach Chhomrong.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Chhomrong. 
Breakfast Included.

The trail stretches at flat level  passing through terraces, then gradually sinks down till Kimrung Khola. The trail then keeps on ascending until Kimrung Hill. Then the path again descends gently all the way to Ghandruk village. Handicraft center, landscape and a Gurung museum is a major attraction at this Gurung Village.

Overnight at simple Lodge at Ghandruk. 
Breakfast Included.

The trek is steeply down following stone staircase to Kimbu (Bee hive). Then the trail steeply ascends following the stone staircase up to Landruk and subsequently reach to Nayapool, where the vehicle will transfer you to Pokhara. 

Overnight at 3 Star Category Hotel 
Breakfast Included.

You  back to Kathmandu on Flight from Pokhara.

Overnight at 3 Star Category Hotel 
Farewell Dinner hosted by UpEverest with Nepali cultural dance show in one of the kathmandu's finest Nepali restaurants.

After breakfast, transport to Airport. End of Arrangement.