Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu, We will be there to welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Your tour operator gives you brief information about each day program. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: In Kathmandu with trek preparation and optional tour.

This will be your rest and shopping day. After having breakfast, you will move to go sightseeing in UNESCO heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes Boudhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara

Himalaya Asuka's staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (trek point) and trek to Ghandruk 1,940m -04 hrs.

We begin our trek at Nayapul after a hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, From there, our walk begins on gradual trail to reach lovely Bhirethati village, from here our route diverts following the Modi River upstream past farmlands and villages, on leaving the river behind at Shyauli Bazaar, then starting a long climb on stop steps into farm terraces and Gurung villages of Kimche and slowly walk leads to a large village at Ghandruk, populated with mostly Gurung ethnic tribes. At Ghandruk with many good lodges for an overnight stay after a good walk of few hours, Ghandruk offers views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli peaks with tips of Machhapuchare Himal.

Day 05: Trek to Chomrong village at 2,170m - 06 hrs.

Today we leads up on top of the village and then walking on the moderate trail within cool shade of the forest, after an hour climb up at Kimrong ridge, with few lodges and tea-houses after a short rest heading downhill to Kimrong Khola and its beautiful valley for lunch stop. Then with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend through the forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung which is the village of Gurung people. From here it is an easy walk to Chomrong at an elevation of 2,140 m, this is one of last permanent village on route Annapurna base camp and sanctuary.

Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,600 m via Bamboo 2,310 - 06 hrs.

Our trek leads us downhill to Chomrong river, then with climb on to Sinuwa Dada( ridge) with panaromic views of surrounding hills and snow caped mountains.  After short rest as the walk leads into serene cool alpine forest of tall rhododendron-oaks-magnolia-pines and fir tree lines on winding gradual trail. Few hours then descend into bamboo thickets reaching at Bamboo a settlement with a number of lodges within bamboo and alpine woods by the Modi River.

Day 07: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 via Deurali 3,200 m - 05 hrs.

Today the trail climbs on past the Hinko Cave, Deurali and then Machapuchare Base Camp, which isn’t really a base camp since climbing Mt Machapuchare is not permitted. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. 

Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m - 03 hrs.

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at elevation of 4,130 m. There, we will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular. The walk leads to a slow climb on grassy slopes to reach a wide plateau into the sanctuary encircled within amphitheater of high snow-clad peaks and then reaching our main highlight of the adventure at Annapurna Base Camp, the highest spot of the trek at 4,130 m high with a sweeping panorama of mountains and glaciers. We will enough time to enjoy the best views of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545 ft) Vara-Shikar peaks / Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Huin-chuli, Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft) with Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) the unclimbed and virgin peak.

Day 09: Trek back to Bamboo 2,310 m - 06 hrs.

We follow the same trail down today. The trail drops by 1,700 m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345 m where there are a few teahouse/lodges available to stay at.

Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda (hot-spring) 1,780 m - 05 hrs.

We follow the same trail until Chomrong. Once we have passed Khuldighar, there is an experimental sheep farm. The trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. From Chomrong, the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu, where we can bath in natural hot springs.

Day 11: Trek to Potana 1,900 m via Landruk - 06 hrs.

Morning walks leads to a descend for an hour towards Modi River, on crossing the bridge with short climb to Landruk village, another large Gurung village, from here on gradual winding trail past terraced farm fields and scattered villages with an uphill for 40 minutes to reach at scenic Deurali ridge of above 2,150 m high offering grand views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks.

Day 12: Trek to Kande via Australian camp and drive to Pokhara.

Our Final Walk leads us Thulo Kharka popularly called Australian Camp, a wonderful spot with grand views of Annapurna Mountains, from here on the downhill to reach at Kande village by the road head of Baglung-Pokhara highway. After we check into the hotel, we will then walk to the Fewa Lake for our boating trip to Barahi Temple.

Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu.

We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.

Day 14: Transfer to international airport.

Himalaya Asuka's staff will transfer you to the airport for your flight homeward bound or to a respective destination with a wonderful experience on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.