Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal

Welcome, airport transfer to hotel. After a quick relax your tour guide will take you on a short orientation walk through the old quarters of the city. In the evening enjoy an introductory dinner hosted featuring local cuisine .

After breakfast you will visit Bhaktapur (by bus), the third largest city in the valley. Tour this UNESCO World Heritage listed former Royal Palace of the Malla kings, its Durbar Square, Nyatapola Square and pottery lane.

Returning to Kathmandu, you will visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Join in with the pilgrims making their way around the Stupa with their beads and spinning wheels.

We travel by vehicle to Pokhara (6 hours) famous for its picturesque lakeside and its close proximity to the Annapurna mountain range. This is a laid back tourist town. The highway is scenic and gives a perspective of the farming community. Arrive Pokhara, check-in to your lakeside hotel, take a stroll through the streets and beside the lake.

After breakfast, get set to being your trekking adventure in the Himalayas. We drive to Naya Pul (1.30hrs), trek from Birethanti winding up through terraced farmland to Ghandruk, a scenic village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community (at 1,940 metres) . If time permits, we also visit the Gurung museum today.

From this point the trail ascends for an hour up to Kimrung Danda “ridge”. Enjoy the great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain “Machhapuchhre” and Gangapurna as you follow the trail along. There is a steep descent to the Kimrong Khola or river in Nepali followed by a steep ascent to Chere Danda. From here it descends for a while and takes a gentle path to Chhomrong. This is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna in the background.

The day begins with a descent through almost 2500 stone steps and crosses a bridge above the Chomrong Khola. From here it is an uphill climb to Sinuwa. Next, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldi Ghar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo.

The first half the trail today passes through a bamboo forest (usually quite damp and cold) then ascends steadily with a few steep sections. After reaching Himalaya Hotel the forest opens up to reveal astounding views of the glacial river flowing below. The trail becomes a steeper climb up through a drier forest before arriving at Hinku Cave. From here we can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch today. Gaining higher elevation the vegetation thins out allowing scenic views of the valley, river below and rocky cliffs with bands of thread like mini waterfalls. Overnight in Deurali.

Today, the trail climbs gently through a river bed then over a steep trail to the mountain side. At this higher elevation, the hike from Bagar to MBC is strenous. From the MBC there are excellent views of this majestic peak along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna – a truly spectacular panorama. The trail to ABC has almost no vegetation and the path broadens into the Annapurna sanctuary. From here there are OMG views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above. The 360* view from this point is an awe inspiring spectacle.

We retrace our steps from ABC to Bamboo. Today’s trek is downhill and pleasantly while taking in the magnificent views on the trail.

From Bamboo, it is an uphill walk to Kuldi Ghar followed by a descent to Chhomrong Khola. Continue with the ascending steps to Chhomrong. Next the trail descends to Jhinu Danda for the night. This is an excellent stop as there is a wonderful opportunity of enjoying the hot springs (20 minutes downhill walk from Jhinu Danda) to sooth weary bodies!

From Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul (where the trek started), enjoy the amazing hill landscape of central Nepal. Lunch is on the way, and transfer to Pokhara.

To celebrate the successful completion of our trek, there will be a farewell dinner in the evening.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Pokhara and take the afternoon flight to Kathmandu.

On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be received and transferred to your hotel. A day at leisure and on your own to souvenir hunt in the tourist district of Thamel, Patan or Durbar Square.

Our adventure in Nepal comes to conclusion today! We will transfer you to the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. Flying home, there is plenty of time to contemplate and plan the next adventure to Nepal!