Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek - 12 Days

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek - 12 Days

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular short scenic treks in Annapurna Conservation in western Nepal. This trek leads you to the foot of Annapurna Range where you can have the most approximal sight of magnificent snow capped mountain series of Annapurna Range including Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre and many more high and little mountains. The trek starts from Pokhara, ascending and descending to many cultural local villages, green hills, Rhododendron forests rivers, waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna and maximum elevation point of 4130 metres at Annapurna Base Camp.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
After arrival in Kathmandu Airport, a representative from Mayur Adventures picks us up and takes us to our hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel

Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara (6 Hrs Drive)

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After serving early morning breakfast at hotel, we drive you to
Pokhara (about 6 hrs drive). Along the drive, we will experience natural scenic beauty along with view of Trishuli River. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the way. Finally we arrive to the most popular tourist destination. The Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and uncountable snow capped mountains always stand high welcoming every visitor with a smile.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hotel

Day 3: Pokhara-landruk (6 Hrs)

Stop At: Landruk, Landruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
We will drive around an hour to reach Kande from where our trek will start passing through local Gurung villages and views of himalayas, we will reach to Landruk which is a small village on the top of Modi khola. We will have overnight stay at Landruk.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 4: Landruk - Chomrong (6 Hrs)

Stop At: Chhomrong, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Moving up from Modi khola and passing through beautiful green hills, we will ascend to Chomrong village. This is also a Gurung village which provides mouth-watering view of snow capped mountains viz. Machhapuchhre, Neelgiri, Hiunchuli, Annapurna south and more. We will have to overnight stay in trekking lodge at Chomrong.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 5: Chomrong - Dovan (6 Hrs)

Stop At: Chhomrong, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Targeting Dovan, we will pass through steep uphill and downhill routes watching snow capped himalayas in vicinity. We will pass through Rhododendron forest and rain forests for 6 hours to arrive at our next destination - Dovan. You will have an overnight stay in a trekking lodge here.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 6: Dovan - Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (MBC) (7 Hrs)

Stop At: Machhapuchhare, Machhapuchchhre 33700, Nepal
Passing through the Rhododendron forest in Deurali and crossing the Himalaya Hotel you will reach MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp) from where the real climb for ABC will start. We will have an approximal vision of Machhapuchhre which is also known as Mt. Fishtail. We will stay the night there.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 7: MBC - ABC (3 Hrs)

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After breakfast we start early and make the 2 hours trek to Annapurna Base Camp at 4095m, crossing four hotels on a knoll at 4130m. The trail continues upwards, on a good path, to the south of the moraine This is the highlight of the trip and affords us marvelous close up views of the mountains that make up this incredible natural amphitheatre. On arrival at ABC we get a superb view of the near vertical south face of Annapurna that towers above the Sanctuary to the north-west.We arrive at ABC mid-morning which allows ample time to explore the surrounding area and take some stunning photographs. Overnight stay at Annapurna Base Camp.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 8: ABC - Bamboo (7 Hrs)

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
The trail is long today but we can do it slowly taking rest in between. From the Sanctuary we initially retrace our steps, and descend to Deurali, through Himalayan Hotel, and eventually to Bamboo. We cover the ground a lot quicker on the way down taking advantage of our acclimatization and the reducing altitude. Overnight stay at Bamboo.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 9: Bamboo - Jhinu Hot Spring (5 Hrs)

Stop At: Jhinu Danda, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
With five hours of walk including some steep and some easy ascends and descends will bring us down to Jhinu Danda, passing through Chomrong and Sinuwa villages. Here you will be privileged to experience the blissful warmth of the hotspring. We will stay in a trekking lodge in Jhinu Danda for a sound and adequate rest to prepare ourselves for the next day.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 10: Jhinu - nayapul - Pokhara (4 hrs Trek, 2 Hrs Drive)

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
On this final day of our trek, we will walk for about four hours to reach Sihuwai from where vehicle will take us to Pokhara. After checking into the hotel you are free to relax yourself around Lakeside Street full of bars, pubs, restaurants, live music and karaoke.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 11: Pokhara - Kathmandu (6 Hrs Drive)

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
After an early breakfast at Pokhara we will drive back to Kathmandu where we can help you with shopping or to stroll at thamel street. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate success in completion of our Annapurna Base Camp Trekking tour. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 12: Departure

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We will exchange our good-byes and now you will be leaving Nepal with all the good memories and incredible experience. We know and hope that you will always remember this Annapurna Base Camp trekking and share stories of your amazing experiences in Nepal with Mayur Adventures with your friends and families. We will provide a ride to the International Airport for your departure as per your flight schedule.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.