Annapurna Base Camp trek which is also called Annapurna Sanctuary trek is a moderate trek which is suitable for all kinds of trekkers, and it can be done in different time duration.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek usually takes 14 days to complete. For those trekkers who are restricted by the time, but wish to reach to Annapurna Base Camp, the 10 days Annapurna Base Camp trek will be a good choice and the solution for it!
Our company,visti2Nepal organizes the Annapurna Base Camp trek as per trekker’s interest and time duration.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.
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After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about six hours. Enjoy scenic views of mountains, hills, villages and rivers along the highway.
Pokhara is a tourist's paradise featuring lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, etc.
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After early morning breakfast, drive from Pokhara (914 m.) to Ulleri (2070m.) takes approximately 3 hours. Then trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2675 m.) takes about 4 hours passing through dense forest of oak and rhododendron.
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Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour. Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint to see sunrise/sunset and majestic views of tallest Himalayan peaks. After spending sometime in Poon Hill, hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast and further trek towards Tadapani (2630m) which takes about four and half hours.
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Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m) takes about 3 hours. It is a very easy trek descending gently all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. This is one of the popular destinations for bird lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village offering good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.
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Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2150m.) takes about 5 hours. Initially, you will ascend gently for an hour to Ghandrukkot (2100m.) and then descend steeply to the Kimrung Khola (1700m.). The trail then makes a climb to Chhomrong- a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek, inhabited by Gurung ethnic group of Nepal.
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Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail in the beginning descends until you cross a small bridge. From here it’s a long steep ascent up to Sinuwa traversing through bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests. Enjoy local farming in terraced landscapes.
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Trek Dovan to Deurali (3200 m) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail gradually ascends all the way to Deurali along the Modi Khola. The region is rich in bio diversity and full of bamboo and rhododendron forest.
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Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about four hours. 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 alpine forest and after a short stretch, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several peaks.
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Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2300 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820 m.) takes about six to seven hours. The trail gradually descends passing through bamboo forests.
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Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours. We will descend through Sinuwa and Choomrong. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar then flattents until you reach Sinuwa. You will gradually descend to the Chhomrong Khola and follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. 1 hr further downhill walk will take you to Jhinu Danda. You can visit a natural hotspring in Modi Khola, which is 20 minutes hike from Jhinu Danda.
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Trek from Jhinudanda (1780m.) to Mithu Danda takes about 1 hour and on the same day drive from Mithu Danda to Pokhara (914m.) by 4WD jeep that takes another 3 hours. The trail gradually descends down to Mithu Danda. Drive from Mithu Dadnda to Pokhara via Nayapul takes 3 hrs.
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After breakfast, early morning drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about six hours. En route, you will enjoy beautiful mountain views, green rolling hills, rice terrace fields, vegetable garden and locals engaged in their daily chores.
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Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.
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As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
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