Trekking on trails with views that seem to stop your breath
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a moderate nature trek that starts at Phedi, a short drive of about 45 minutes from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Base Camp, 4130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you cared to stop for a conversation. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towering snowy peaks in the background. The Annapurna Base Camp trek will be even more interesting in spring as the whole forest along the trail turns red, pink and white with rhododendron flowers. This wonder trip can be done anytime of the year except during the monsoons [July thru August].

An outline of your itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: After b/fast, sightseeing in Kathmandu will include visits to some of the world’s oldest monuments.
Day 03: Fly/or Drive to Pokhara & from then on drive to Phedi. The trek starts at Dhampus [1700m] over night
Day 04: After b/fast, trek to Landrung [1550m] over night
Day 05: After b/fast, trek to Chomrong [2100m] over night
Day 06: After b/fast, trek to Himalaya hotel [2850m] over night
Day 07: A day for rest to do your own things and get familiar with your surroundings. Over night
Day 08: After an early morning b/fast, trek to Machhapuchhare base camp [3700m] over night
Day 09: After b/fast, trek to Annapurna south base camp [4130m] over night
Day 10: After b/fast, trek to Chomrong [2100m] over night
Day 11: After b/fast under open skies, trek to Ghandruk [1940m] over night
Day 12: After b/fast, trek to Banthanti [2410m] over night
Day 13: After b/fast, trek to Ghorepani [2880m] over night
Day 14: After b/fast, trek to Nayapul and then drive to Pokhara. Over night
Day 15: Fly/or Drive to Kathmandu. Your day is free to do your own things, stroll around. Over night
Day 16: After b/fast, do some packing or last minute shopping and prepare for departure to airport for connecting flight home.

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities.

Day 2: Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances. There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, the 15th century Palace of 55 windows and Swoyambhunath.

Day 3: Fly to Pokhara & drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus [1700m]
Your trip starts with your 45 minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During your flight, you will be sightseeing the most magnificent and sensational view of Himalayan range. As your flight lands on Pokhara, you will be mesmerized by the irresistible visual treat of Manaslu and the Annapurna mountain range. In Pokhara, A bus will take you to Phedi. From there onward begins your trekking in Annapurna mountain range. As you climb uphill, you will bask in the splendor of nature and your trails become more adventurous. Finally, after walking for 3 hours, you encounter several roadside teashops and at last your trail leads to the Gurung village of Dhampus. Here concludes your trip of the day.

Day 4: Trek to Landrung [1550m]
Your path narrows as it skirts round a ridge snout. On proceeding further, you pass through Pothana and reach Deorali. At this point, you find yourself high up on the East side of the Modi Khola cascading down the Annapurna Circuit Sanctuary surrounded by complete ambience of nature. Continue with your trekking for four hours until you reach picturesque Gurung settlement of Landrung. Spectacular views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli instill more zest and excitement into your adventure spirit.

Day 5: Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
From Landrung, you march along the mountain path of stone steps, pass through a hamlet, cross a suspension bridge and then you come across dense forest of bamboo. Finding yourself in complete isolation amidst the serenity of nature can be quite an experience. Your trek does not stop here. After trekking for a while, you approach teahouses at Jhinu where you can rest and enjoy a drink or snacks. Thereafter, you resume your trek to the north, descending Daaulu and after having walked for five hours you, will find yourself at Chomrong. From Chomrong you can have prominent and mesmerizing view of Machhapuchhare. There are many chalet-style wooden lodges and at Chomrong where you can get accommodation and food.

Day 6: Trek to Himalaya Hotel [2850m]
Crossing Chomrong Khola, you continue trekking along steep stone steps. On your trails, you bypass rhododendron-covered ridge path, mountainous terrains and forests of bamboo. As you savor awe-inspiring views of Annapurna mountain ranges and Machhapuchhare, you gather more energy and enthusiasm to explore further. During your five-hour walking, you cross Modi Khola, pass through Khuldigar, Bamboo and Dovan and finally reach Himalaya Hotel where you wrap up your trip for the day.

Day 7: Rest day
You spend your entire day taking complete rest, planning for forthcoming trips and getting accustomed to your trekking destinations.

Day 8 Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp [3700m]
Your next destination is to reach Machhapuchhare base camp. You ascend and descend as your route opens up new trails. On climbing steeply for a while, you approach Hinku Cave. This course follows zigzag paths of stones. After walking for 3 to 4 hours, you enter the Annapurna circuit Sanctuary, a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, II, III and IV and the fish tail spire of Machhapuchhare. Several lodges and Annapurna inns are spotted at Deorali and Bagar. Finally, you will find yourself at Machhapuchhare Base Camp, a grassy moraine platform. You can rest at one of the lodges, and treat yourself with hygienic food.

Day 9: Trek to Annapurna South Base Camp [4130m]
On hiking the Annapurna circuit trail for 2 hours, you descend a small ridge branching out from the mountain pass to mountainside with widespread terraced fields showcasing tranquil meadows and lush fertile farming land. As you reach Annapurna South Base Camp, witness awesome picturesque landscapes, majestic panoramic view of snow-capped mountainous peaks and varied Himalayan cultural settings tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna massif. Thereafter, you head back down to Himalaya Hotel.

Day 10: Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
As you continue climbing along the forested ridge residing in the vicinity of chains of cloud-snaring hills, a grass-covered slope opens up leading to a course descending across a rock-strewn area to the riverbed of Kali Gandaki. Kali Gandaki is the world’s deepest river gorge of great bio-geographical significance regarded as demarcating Eastern and Western avifauna. The trail up the Modi Khola passes through dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo across Annapurna mountain range. After trekking for 5 hours, you reach Chomrong. From Chomrong you can have prominent and mesmerizing view of Machhapuchhare. There are many chalet-style wooden lodges at Chomrong which provide accommodation and food.

Day 11: Trek to Ghandruk [1940m]
From Chomrong, we take an alternative route back to Pokhara, via Ghorepani. As you skirt through flatland, forests and terraced fields, a suspension bridge comes your way. On crossing this suspension bridge over Khumnu Khola, you enter beautiful village of Ghandruk after walking for 3 to 4 hours. You get to witness unique culture, tradition and custom of Gurung community. Ghandruk offers excellent views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre. It accommodates several hotels and teahouses. Camping in its terraced fields can be very exciting and adventurous.

Day 12: Trek to Banthanti [2410m]
Leaving the terraced fields of Ghandruk, we tread along the zigzag path on a steep slope. As you ascend steeply, you pass through dense rhododendron forest to Tadapani which is an ideal vantage point to glimpse heavenly sight of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare. After having walked for 3 hours, you finally reach Banthanti.

Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani [2880m]
From Banthanti, you proceed further along steep trails. Nature spreads exotic sight of majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and rich plant life before you. You climb through rhododendron forest to Deorali [3100m] and reach a hamlet and cultivated fields. Continue walking for 3 hours and finally you will find yourself in Ghorepani. Ghorepani also houses lodges to provide food and accommodation to travelers.

Day 14: Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara
After savoring the mesmerizing sight of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan giants from the popular vantage point of Poon Hill [3195m], you leave Ghorepani and March ahead for Nayapul. You further descend towards Birethanti. Birethanti lies stretched beside the Modi River and has resourceful town. On your trails of stone steps, you pass through dense forest and a small village of Ulleri. From Ulleri, a very steep section [with 3767 steps!] leads down to Hille on the Bhurungdi Khola. Forty minutes beyond Birethanti, you come to the main road. Now you can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara. In the evening, you are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara. [6 hrs walking]

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu
From Pokhara you can either fly or drive to Kathmandu.

Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, and mountain biking, etc. Adventure Discovery Treks & Expeditions will continue to design economic ventures to suit your pockets & give you thrills that will make your holidays something worthwhile for a long, long time to come.

Cost Includes & Excludes on:

• Annapurna conservation area permits,
• Trekking Map of Annapurna region
• Full Board Plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation, tea or coffee) during trek,
• Join Nepali Cultural Program with dinner,
• Hotel in Kathmandu as your requirements,.
• Hotel in Pokhara on BB plan,
• An experienced licensed holder Guide and required porters
• Food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, and local tax for guide and porters,
• Transpotation by bus, car or by flight,
• Medical kit box
• TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
• Trekking Equipments
• All government tax
• All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
• All necessary transportation while sightseeing
• Airport pick up and drop with an escort

Cost Exclude on:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and pokhara
• Your travel insurance
• International flight and departure tax
• Any expense of personal nature
• Nepal entry visa fee US 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)
• Any kinds of Bar bills