Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Then, you will be briefed about your program. Venture out if time permits.
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

The rich tapestry of the cultural heritage of Nepal is synthesized in Kathmandu Valley, representing elegant architecture, refined culture, colorful bazaars and simple hospitable people.

After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Soyambhunath stupa on a hillock overlooking Kathmandu valley. Well-known as ‘Monkey Temple’ the golden spire crowning, Soyambhunath is the most ancient and mystical of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu. Then, visit Durbar Square in Patan - the first city of Nepal. The ancient name of Patan is Lalitpur, meaning city of beauty. The city is believed to be the first settlement in the Valley and famous for its amazing collection of fantastically carved temples and palace courtyards.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel

Note: Today you will have an option of Everest flight to view Mt. Everest and other Himalayan ranges. The flight is of 1 hour and takes place in the early morning. Let us know if you are interested.

A short and scenic flight will take you to the beautiful town Pokhara. The lush natural beauty of Pokhara contrasted with spectacular Mountain views, tranquil lake and colourful lakeside has won the hearts of travelers from around the world. After check-in at the hotel, visit International Mountain museums that showcase the information and history of mountain and mountaineers. Then visit the famous Gurkha Memorial Museum. You can stop for lunch before or in between sightseeing. Stroll around the colorful lakeside in the evening.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast, a scenic drive of about 1 hour 45 minutes will take you to the village of Kimche where you set off your trek from. Today’s hike is about 1 ½ hour’s gradual uphill through gravel road and climbing some stone stairs at the end. You’ll arrive in Ghandruk at the time of lunch. After checking-in at the lodge and lunch, explore the village. Ghandruk is one of the most beautiful villages in Nepal and homeland of brave Gorkha soldiers.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Mountain lodge

From Ghandruk the path heads north of the village and descends through forest to Kimrong - an attractive small village on the banks of the river. Then you will climb through fields and forest to the village of Chomrong.
Chomrong is the last true village on the way to the BC, further on there are just small settlements built to provide accommodation for trekkers going up into the Annapurna BC.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Mountain lodge

Start your trek descending on steps through terraced fields to cross the river on a suspension bridge. Then ascend steeply through fields and forest for about 1 ½ hour to a small settlement of Sinuwa that lies on top of a hill. Continue through forest to another small settlement of Khuldi-ghar perched steeply on the valley side. From here you will descend across rock slabs into a dense bamboo forest. The trail again climbs through bamboo forest to reach the place known as Bamboo.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Simple lodge

Continue trekking up and down through bamboo, oak and rhododendron forest, crossing several wooden bridges, gaining the elevation steadily until the settlement called Himalaya at 2,870m/9,416ft. From Himalaya the trail passes through a narrow gorge along the Modi Khola. Some ascents are very steep until you emerge into a more open alpine landscape with fewer trees and pass by a fascinating large overhanging rock known as Hinku Cave before we reach Deurali - a wonderful location with breathtaking views of the valley, river and mountains.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Simple lodge

Begin our trek with a gradual walk up the steep stone stairs towards the so-called 'gates' of the Sanctuary. As you get closer to the snowy peaks, the vegetation changes from forest to shrubs. After several short but steep climbs, you will reach the Machhapuchare Base Camp (MBC). Rest and spend a night at the MBC which helps to acclimatize rather than continuing directly to Annapurna Base Camp. The view from MBC is spellbinding. Machhapuchare or Fishtail is a sacred peak to the local Gurung people and considered the home of a Gurung goddess, hence not allowed for climbing.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Simple lodge

From MBC the walk is exhilarating. From here the greenery vanishes and the trail widens. The winding trail climbs up steeply deep into the Annapurna Sanctuary. As you reach the upper ridge in the open and wide valley, you enter a magical amphitheater with breathtaking 360-degree mountain views. Another one hour or so of slow and steady climb will bring you to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) in the heart of the Annapurna sanctuary.
Enjoy the dazzling views of Annapurnas (I, II, III), Macchapucchre, Himchuli, Gangapurna and many more peaks, and the majestic aura of the Annapurna sanctuary. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains in 360-degree, ABC is one of the best mountain viewing regions in the world. From ABC the Annapurna I (one of the eight-thousanders and most difficult peak to climb) is right in front of you and seemingly almost close enough to reach out and touch.
Retrace to MBC, the to Deurali.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Simple lodge

After a leisurely breakfast, Retrace to Chhomorong, then trek to Jhinu which takes about 1 ½ hours from Chhomorong.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Simple lodge

From Chhomorong, descend for about 1 ½ hours to Jhinu. A short walk from Jhinu will bring you to the Modi Khola at New Bridge (Nyaphul). Here you will meet your transport for the drive to Pokhara. The drive is around 1 hour 45 minutes to Pokhara. Rest of the day in leisure to enjoy yourself at the colorful lake side of Pokhara.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel

Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking-in at the hotel and freshen up, visit the UNESCO site of Boudhnath - the largest Buddhist stupas of Nepal and a site of great veneration and Tibetan culture. Visit Tibetan monastery and painting school. Then you will have leisure time to explore Kathmandu on your own or just to rest at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel

You will be picked up at the hotel and transfer to airport.

Meal: Breakfast