Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the classic trails in the famed Annapurna Region. Our 14 days Annapurna Base Camp trek offers you an easy walking journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary a natural amphitheatre of enclosed by world’s tallest Himalayas including Annapurna I (8,091 m) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m).

Along the trail, you will be rewarded with sumptuous mountain views, colourful forests of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo and rare sights of wildlife on the play. Our ultimate destination remains the majestic Annapurna Base Camp at the altitude of 4200m.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking can be organized at varying times of the year and over the different duration. As such, this 14-day itinerary is the most appropriate one since it has been designed keeping in mind the issue of acclimatization and best attractions.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA) Kathmandu.

Pass By: Himalayan Adventure, Near Nursing Chowk, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Upon arrival, our travel representative will greet you at the Airport and transfer to your Hotel. After check in to the Hotel, we will meet in the evening at the hotel lobby and discuss trekking.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel on twin sharing room

Day 2: Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) by tourist bus, takes about 7 hours.

Pass By: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty.

Pokhara is the tourist’s paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. we will go for an evening walk around the Fewa lake.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel on twin sharing room

Day 3: Day 03: Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) then trek to Tikhedhunga. (1480m). 4 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
After the one and Half hours drive from Pokhara to Nayapul.Now you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tirkhedhunga (1480 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and a half hours.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 4: Day 04: Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860 m.) takes about 6 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
You begin your trek with steep ascend for the first 2 hours and then gently passing through Magar villages of Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthati. On the way, you can view the Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Himchuli (6441m.) and Annapurna (7219m) south.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 5: Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) and then to Tadapani (2675m.) takes about 7 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the superb sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 6: Day 06: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) takes about 4 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
It is an easy descent all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. You can hear the chirping of various birds on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for bird lovers. Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village which offers good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 7: Day 07: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040 m.) takes approximately 5 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
In the beginning, you ascend gently for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100m.) followed by a steep descent to the Kimron Khola (1700m.). Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 8: Day 08: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya (2920m.) takes about five hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Leaving Chhomrong, the trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong climbing further on a rocky trail (beware of the stinging nettles!) you reach three hotels at Sinuwa, a check post at 2350m. You descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy trail to Himalaya (2920m.).

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 9: Day 09: Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) takes about 7 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through the alpine forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several Himalayan peaks.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 10: Day 10: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310m.) takes about 6 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
You will trek from Annapurna base camp to bamboo.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 11: Day 11: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinudanda (1750m.) takes about approximately 5 hours.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
The path is a gradual descend up to a Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo. Afterwards, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and levels quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. The trek gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola and then you have to follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. The last part of the trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. From the town, you walk down for 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank of the Modi Khola. You can unwind yourself at the hot springs.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea Houses on twin sharing room

Day 12: Day 12: Trek from Jhinudanda to Pokhara (914m.) takes about 5 hours walk and one and a half hour drive.

Pass By: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
For the first part of the trek, you will descend observing beautiful waterfalls. The trail then ascends gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After a short trek, you will be at Birethanti (1025m.) Now the trail gently ascends to Nayapul passing through a forest and the trail follows the Modhi river.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel on twin sharing room

Day 13: Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.

Pass By: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
On the way, you will head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar, where Nepal’s first cable car joins the Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city of Kathmandu.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel on twin sharing room

Day 14: Day14: Departure Day:

Pass By: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Today is your departure day to Next destination. Thank you for travelling with Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours.

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