7 days Annapurna Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek

7 days Annapurna Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek 7 days is the shortest trek to do in Nepal. It is the best and customized trail to Annapurna region of the Himalayan country, Nepal. Annapurna is massif of height 8,091m (26,545ft) and base camp at 4,130m above sea level. Annapurna region is famous for hiking, trekking, expediting and climbing. This short trek gives you the glimpse of Nepalese extreme Himalayas, people of different communities with their own cultures, traditions, and values, rare and unique vegetation and wilderness, and unforgettable trail through the snowy landscape.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pokhara to Nayapul to Ghandruk

Stop At: Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today is the first day of your trek. Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Kimche (if you start your trek from Pokhara). But if you start your trek from Kathmandu, you will take an early flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then drive to Kimche and trek to Ghandruk (2020m). Today you will walk for about an hour only. If the day remains clear, you will have a nice view of mountains like Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, and many more. On the day, you will also explore Ghandruk village, and interact with local people, also visit Gurung museum. Stay overnight at lodge.

Driving time: 3 hours (from Pokhara)
Walking time: 1 hour
Altitude: 2,020 meters
Difficulty level: Easy
Main attractions for the day: Ghandruk village, Gurung Museum
Mountains viewed: Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre, etc
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at lodge.



Day 2: Ghandruk to Chhomrong to Sinuwa

Stop At: Sinuwa, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Today you will have an interesting trek of about 7 hours to Sinuwa (2,340m) from Ghandruk via Chhomrong. The trail is straight up so you need to keep your pace as slow as possible. At first, you will trek to Komrong Danda and again descend back to Komrong Khola, and then again climb up to Chhomrong (big and beautiful village of the region). From Chhomrong, you will trek down to the river and again climb upward to Sinuwa. If the luck favors you and the weather remains clear, you will have a fantastic view of mountains and surrounding area.

Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Altitude: 2,340 meters
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
Main attractions for the day: Chhomrong village, Komrong Khola
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at lodge.



Day 3: Sinuwa to Bamboo to Dovan to Himalaya to Deurali

Stop At: Deurali 33700, Nepal
Today we wake up in the early morning and observe the greatest view of mountains and the dews-formed environment if the weather remains nice and calm. Then after having a light breakfast, you will start the trek to Deurali (3,200m) which will take about 6 to 7 hours to complete. The trail offers uphill and jungle walks, which will aid you to observe floral and faunal scenario. On the way, you will pass through Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya. Stay overnight at lodge.

Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Altitude: 3,200 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Main attractions for the day: Bamboo forest
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at lodge.



Day 4: Deurali to MBC to Annapurna Base Camp

Stop At: Machhapuchhare, Machhapuchchhre 33700, Nepal
Today is the most awaited day of the trek when you will reach Annapurna Base Camp, the destination of our trek. Base Camp is located at an altitude of 4,130m. It will take 5 to 6 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp from Deurali. You will also reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp from where you will have the majestic view of mountains like Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Himchuli, Gandharva Chuli, Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, and many more named and unnamed. From here, you will continue to Annapurna Base Camp. If the luck remains good, you will be able to have the best sunset view ever. Here you will stay at a lodge.

Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
Altitude: 4,130 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Main attractions for the day: Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Gandharva Chuli
Mountains viewed: Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna III
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at lodge.



Day 5: Annapurna Base Camp to MBC to Deurali to Himalayan to Dovan to Bamboo

Stop At: Dovan 33800, Nepal
This day with an early wake-up, you will have a pleasing Himalayan vista of Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Himchuli, and Gandharvachuli. Sunrise view also remains awesome. After having a chill breakfast, we will stay trekking to Bamboo (2,340m) from the base camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. It will take 6 to 7 hours to reach Bamboo from Annapurna Base Camp. Stay overnight at lodge.

Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Altitude: 2,340 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult
Main attractions for the day: Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan, and Bamboo
Mountains viewed: Annapurna I, Barahi Shikhar, Tent Peak, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gandharva Chuli, and sunrise
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at lodge.



Day 6: Bamboo to Sinuwa to Chhomrong to Jhinu to Kyumi

Stop At: Jhinu Danda, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
On this day, waking early in the morning is followed by having a light breakfast. Then the trek of the day starts. You will trek from Bamboo to Kyumi via Sinuwa, Chhomrong, and Jhinu. Jhinu is located at an altitude of 1,690m from sea level. Finally, you will reach Kyumi after about 6 hours of walk. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Walking time: 4 to 5 hours
Altitude: 1,690 meters
Difficulty level: moderate
Main attractions for the day: Jhinu Dada, Chhomrong Village, hot spring
Optional: You can stop at Jhinu and continue to trek the next day too if you start from Pokhara and want to stop in Pokhara. In Jhinu, you will enjoy the natural hot spring. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at lodge.



Day 7: Kyumi to Siwai to Nayapul to Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
This day, you will trek from Kyumi to Kathmandu via Siwai. From there you will drive to Pokhara airport and then take a flight to Kathmandu directly. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Optional: If you had stopped in Jhinu a day before, then this day you will trek to Siwai. It will take approximately 4 hours to reach Siwai from Jhinu. From Siwai, you will drive to Pokhara and this road trip will take 3 hours to complete. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Altitude: 1,400 meters
Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
Driving time: 3 hours (to Pokhara)
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at hotel.