Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp / Santuray trekking and tour is one of the preferred and most popular treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The Beauty of this place is described by the diversified landscape on earth with various ethnic groups, along with the culture of Gurung, Magar, Bhraman and Chhetri community and breathtaking high mountain views along the way of Santurary.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 meters)

Pass By: Himalayan Recreation - Day Tours, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
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Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
When you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a staff member. He will help you get to your hotel in the city. You will meet with the guide. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
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Duration: 12 hours

Pass By: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Pass By: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel

Day 2: Drive to Nayapul (1,070 meters), Duration: 7-8 Hours

Stop At: Naya Pul, Lumle, Nepal
Early in the morning your guide will pick you up and take you to Bus Park to get the schedule bus drive to Nayapul. The bus goes to Nayapul along the river with beautiful landscape views and the bus will stop in the required place for lunch and tea. Overnight at Tea House.
Duration: 1 day

Pass By: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
swayambhunath

Pass By: Chandragiri Hills, Thankot, Kathmandu 44619 Nepal
Chandragiri Hills, Kathmandu, Nepal

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 meters), Duration: 5-6 Hours Trek

Stop At: Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
You will begin your trek to Ghandruk - a Gurung town from where the views of the Annapurna I (8091m) and the Himchuli Peak (6441m) are absolutely amazing. Trekking along verdant bamboo forests and crossing terrace farms laden with wet rice, barley, and maize, you will also cross several small settlements along the way, like Nayapul and Lumle. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: tea house

Day 4: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2,170 meters), Duration

Stop At: Chhomrong, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
From Ghandruk, you will follow a steady uphill-and-downhill climb through lush woodlands and rhododendron-laden trail to Chhomrong. Today might be a rather tough day of trekking on uneven trails. Initially, the trail is paved with slate stones and after a while, you will reach the top of the hill from where you can overlook the gaping valley below. After a steep downhill walk, you will cross the river and arrive at the isolated settlement of Kimrong. Chhomrong is situated about a 90 minutes’ walk uphill from here. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Duration: 1 day

Pass By: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
Poon Hill, Pokhara, Nepal

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: tea house

Day 5: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2,310 meters), Duration: 4-5 Hours

Stop At: Sinuwa, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
The trail continues towards the Chhomrong Khola. Crossing the river and ascending up 2,500 stone steps carved into the hillside, you will reach Sinuwa. All along the journey, you can catch amazing sights of the Machhapuchhre Peak (6997m), the Annapurna Himal (8091m) as well as the Himchuli Peak (6441). After passing Kuldighar, the trail is an easy downhill walk towards bamboo. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Bamboo to Deurali (3,230 meters), Duration: 3-4 Hours

Stop At: Deurali 33700, Nepal
Passing through amazing lush, damp and wet bamboo forests that form a dense green canopy above the trail, you will descend steadily downwards along steep sections that are cut across the hills. You reach the Himalayan Hotel and with a steep climb, you will reach the Hinku cave. From here, the trail drops down towards the river again and turns uphill to reach Deurali. Shrubs of magnolia and small rhododendron trees cover the trail and wildflowers add a colourful patina to the wet rocks along the terrain. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Deurali to Annapurna Base camp (4,130 meters) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 meters), Duration: 5-6 Hours

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Climbing gently alongside the riverbed, you will be making your way over a mountainside towards Bagar. From here, the trail ahead leads towards the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. It is a somewhat strenuous trek. From the Machhapuchhre Base Camp, the Annapurna Base Camp is situated at a distance of about two hours. Views of the Machhapuchhre Himal (6997m), the Himchuli Peak (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m) and the Gangapurna Peak (7454m) from the base camp of Machhapuchhre are quite spectacular. Along the trek through the Annapurna sanctuary, you can get a sensational view of the near-vertical south face of the Annapurna towering above in a hauntingly beautiful way. Trekking through an amazing landscape, you will finally reach the Annapurna Base Camp from where the sights of the Annapurna massif, as well as many neighbouring peaks, are splendid. Overnight stay at the Annapurna Base Camp.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Nepal
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Annapurna Mountain Range, Annapurna Region, Nepal
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: nnapurna Base Camp to Bamboo, Duration: 7-8 Hours

Stop At: Sinuwa, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
From the Annapurna Base Camp, you will retrace your steps back towards bamboo. Trekking through the sanctuary, you can take in the moist wetland feel of the landscape, where the trail passes over small brooks and rivers and mighty trees shadow the trail overhead with branches covered in lichen, orchids, and moss. The trek back towards bamboo is downhill, so it isn’t very difficult. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda/Hot Spring (1,780 meters), Duration: 5-6 Hours

Stop At: Jhinu Danda, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
racing your steps back, you will trek uphill from bamboo towards Kuldighar, then descend down again towards the Chhomrong Khola. Climbing the stone steps once again to Chhomrong, you will follow the trail towards JhinuDada - a beautiful tranquil village that is famous for its natural hot springs. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Trek to Nayapul then Drive to Pokhara, Duration: 6 Hours Trek and 1 Hour Drive

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
From Jhinu, you will trek along the beautiful countryside towards Nayapul. Distant views of the Annapurna Mountains loom up quite dramatically and the wet farms brimming with rice plantations provide the hamlets with a rich natural pulchritude. From Nayapul, it is an hour’s drive to Pokhara. When you reach Pokhara, in the evening, you can also enjoy a beautiful boat-ride on the pristine Phewa Lake and explore the lake-side area where there are many restaurants that cater to many different continental cuisines as well as cultural programs. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
beautiful lake
Duration: 1 minute

Pass By: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Sarangkot, Pokhara, Nepal

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
On the 11th day you will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It’s all up to you whether you want to stay one more day or willing to return to your own hometown. If you want to depart on this day, then you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Duration: 1 day

Pass By: Patan Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) 44700 Nepal
Patan Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel

Day 12: Final Departure

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Team members will assist you in last minute preparations and will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport, where they will bid you farewell and hope to serve you again!
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu 44601 Nepal
Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu, Nepal

Pass By: Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.