Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Elevation of Kathmandu: 1,400m (4,600 ft)

Language spoken Nepali/English

Currency: Nepalese Rupees

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight (3-star-hotel)

The airport buzz of Kathmandu immediately greets the travelers, while the leaders of Best Adventure Travel shall welcome everyone on the arrival gate. A private shuttle is offered for a convenient ride to hotel, and the remaining hours can be utilized in exploring the nearby routes.

To make our guest comfortable, a short introductory session is organized with a ‘Welcome Dinner’. The session briefs the schedule for the forthcoming days and familiarizes the hosts, and remaining trekkers for the Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Elevation of Pokhara: 827m (2700ft)

Elevation of Ghandruk: 1940 (6360ft)

Distance covered:

Walking duration: 1-2 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

The 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The valley is known for its white ranges, deep lakes, and adventurous activities. The city is blessed with the backdrops of natural beauty and is known to the travelers around the world. On a clear day, the Himalayan diorama shines bright and high.

From Pokhara airport, we drive for an hour or two to Kimchi. The real trek begins from Kimchi, as our destination for the day will be Ghandruk.

Ghandruk, is a small town with a slim population of Gurung ethnicity. The settlement is surrounded by highlands advancing the outstretched ranges of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Macchapuchre, and Himchuli.

An hour trek from Kimchi, we reach Ghandruk village, where we shall be overwhelmingly welcomed by the Gurung community.

Elevation of Chhomrong: 2170m (7120ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

From the gateway of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), Ghandruk, we mount to Kimrungadanda, later following the soft aisle of Kimron Khola (1700m) to Chere Danda. The walk continues to Chhomrong (2170m/7120 ft), which is the nerve center of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The habitat is spread over the hillside with a looming view of Machhapuchre, early morning.

Chhomrong is filled with lodges and shops. Most of the evening a cultural program is conducted by the Gurung tribe as a fund-raising event.

Elevation of Bamboo: 2310m (7578 ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 4-5 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

Taking the rocky pathway, we descend 2500 steps and cross Chhomrong Khola. We move higher, at an elevation of 2360m, at Hilltop Village, also known as Sinwa. The area is partially inclined with a longest uphill climb with a permanent settlement. Another steep ascent we pass through Kuldihar and walk to Bamboo (2310/7578ft).

Elevation of Deurali: 3230m (10,595ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

Primarily, we enjoy the absolute bliss of the pristine mountains, from where we proceed to Kuldi Ghar, which connects the crossway to Modi Khola Valley.

The route of Bamboo to Deurali allows a pleasant hike to a jaded the Bamboo forest. The area is calm, cold, damp and steep. The trek enters the Dovan (2630m), while the forests open after reaching the Himalayan hotel.

A much steeper climb before landing in Hinku cave, the passage gets closer to the river before climbing Deurali valley. The sight gets much clearer, allowing crystal view of the valley and waterfalls.

Elevation of Annapurna Base Camp: 4130m (13,545 ft)

Elevation of Machhapuchhre Base Camp: 3700m( 12135 ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

Walking on the sideways of river (bagar), we head for the tedious climb to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m/12135ft). The trek connects with the prominence of Annapurna massif (Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and others). As we walk higher the vegetation changes from sub-tropical to alpine.

From Machhapucher, the Annapurna Base Camp trek takes around 2 hours. The white picturesque landscape starts to dazzle the pupil from its gateway. The minute we reach at a height of 4130m, the glorious foothills of Annapurna (the world’s top 10 tallest mountain) allows spectacular experience of the sun rise on the vertical south of Himalayas. From the base camp we savor the mesmerizing stance of Annapurna I, Fishtail Mountain (Macchapuchre), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and more.  Relishing the elegance of snowy mountains, we halt the journey at Annapurna Base Camp.

Elevation of Annapurna Base Camp: 4130m (13,545 ft)

Elevation of Bamboo: 2310m (7578 ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 7-8 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

Early morning before sunrise, we wake up and take a look of the first rays touching the peak of Mt.Annapurna. We trek downhill to Bamboo and end our trek for the day.

Elevation of Bamboo: 1760m (5770ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

After all those stupendous climbs to Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchre Base Camp, we leave for Jhinu Danda, an uphill climb to Kuldighar, Sinuwa danda, and downhill descend to Chhomrong Khola.

The Chhomrong village diverts the route to Pokhara, but before that we reach hot spring at Jhinu Danda. A dip on the hot natural spring relaxes the muscles aches, and soars. The hot tub is somewhere nestled in between the forests and high-end landscapes, nearby Modi River.

Elevation of Siwai: 1340m (4396 ft)

Distance Covered:

Walking duration: 2-3 hours

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/Lodges

Following the rolling green hills, and flowing rivers, from Bamboo we trek to Siwai. The downward movement is lot more comfortable hence, the trail descends crossways to Siwai. The 5 hours trek from Bamboo to Siwai is not muscle soaring, so without any delay we drive back to Pokhara.

Pokhara, the valley filled with mysteries and mountains. The deepest George of Kali Gandaki, the secretive flow of Sethi River, the serenity of Begnas tal and Phewa lake, the place is worth to explore. Climbers can execute their own plans for the remaining day.

Elevation of Kathmandu: 1,400m (4,600 ft)

Language spoken Nepali/English

Currency: Nepalese Rupees

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight (3-star-hotel)

Morning we fly back to Kathmandu recollecting movements of Annapurna Base Camp trek. A complimentary tour is added to embrace the history and culture of Nepal.

Asan Bazaar, a chaotic alley, serves as a junction for the marketers. The place attracts buyers from all over the Kathmandu valley. The place is vibrant, colorful, demonstrating the artisan of Newari culture.

Indrochok, another interesting junction, named after Lord Indra. The area is popular for gatherings during the chariot procession in several jatras. Further, it is surrounded by traditional market.

Basantapur/Kathmandu Durbar Square, the courtyard built during the Malla regime during their rule in Kathmandu valley. Traditional pagoda structures surround the Basantapur area, and Durbar square.

The 11 days Annapurna Base Camp trek designed by Best Adventure Travels, is determined to provide quality, safe and reliable service. We leave no stone unturned, hence we make sure to make every trip a memorable one.

Trekkers are offered private transfers as per their departure timing.