| Duration: | 10 Days | Trip Code: | CO-154 |
| Trip Grade | Moderate to Strenuous | Max-Altitude: | 4,130 m (13,549 ft) |
| Meals: | All meals during trek | Accommodation: | Hotels/Mountain Lodges |
| Group size: | Minimum of 2 | Transportation: | Flights/Private Vehicles |
| Trip Start: | Kathmandu | Trip End: | Kathmandu |
| Primary Activity: | Sightseeing, Hiking and Trekking | Best Season | March to May, Mid September to Mid December |
Annapurna Base Camp trek can undoubtedly be called as a perfect getaway to smoothen your mind and soul if you are exhausted with your routined life. You will get the opportunity to see the world’s highest mountains from the very close vicinity. It is a lifetime opportunity for you if you are a nature lover as you savor the beauty of nature and cherish the unique Himalaya culture of the people residing in this region. This region is also popular for bird watching. Besides, you will also find a variety flora and fauna in an abundance. Every year around 70 thousand tourists trek to Annapurna Base Camp trails which are considered to be one of the best viewpoints in the world.
Our 10 days Annapurna Base Camp short trek is well suited to those who want to explore the region in short duration and are willing to spend or can afford to fly in and out of Pokhara from Kathmandu. You will save two days of your travel if you choose this package. This package offers cozy accommodation, provision of hygienic meal. The magnificent view of the terrain of the Annapurna Region and the local people offering great hospitality make this trek a perfect way to spend your vacation. Spring Season (March to May) and autumn season (October to December) are considered to be the best season for Annapurna Base camp Trek. Our well-researched itineraries will help you get the ultimate adventure experience that you deserve to see and savor during this trek.
You can get special discounts on groups. We ensure you a guaranteed departure on your chosen date. We also offer trips such as Royal Trek 9 days which provides scenic views begnas and Rupa Lakes and if you are looking for more challenging trek then you can join your Annapurna Circuit Trek 21 days. Annapurna region so that you get the exquisitely detailed carving of this region. This trek is easily attainable; and a perfect one for a family vacation.
If the suggested itineraries are not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us for detail information or calling at +977-01-9851223737 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi and Nepali.
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft) and Fly to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft)
Day 02: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6,364ft) 5-6 hour
Day 03: Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2,360m/7,742ft) 5-6 hour
Day 04: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3,230m/10,597ft) 6 hours
Day 05: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) 5 hours
Day 06: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,340m/7,677ft) 6 hours
Day 07: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1,780m/5,839ft) 5 hours
Day 08: Trek from Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 7 hours
Day 09: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 10: Depart Kathmandu
If you have any confusion or require further information, you can Contact us or email us at inquiry@theclassicoutdoors.com.
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. After a short briefing by our staff at the airport, you will be escorted to the domestic terminal of the airport to catch the scheduled flight to Pokhara. You can enjoy a scenic flight of 30 minutes before you land at Pokhara Airport. Our airport representative will receive you at the airport. He/she will escort you to the hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day. During the meeting, we will introduce you to the leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. The evening can be spent exploring the lakeside. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 02: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6,364ft) 5-6 hour
Total duration: 2 hours of bus ride and 5-6 hours walk
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, after breakfast, we will be traveling towards Nayapul from where our trek begins. It takes 2 hours of bus ride to reach Nayapul. Since the target for today is Ghandruk, there will be a short briefing session by our guide regarding the trekking to Ghandruk. We will introduce you to the other trekkers during breakfast. You will get some time to go see the village and meet the local people while our porters sort out and load the trekking equipment. Our ultimate hike begins from Nayapul towards Birethati following the trail along the Modi River. Upon reaching Birethati formalities to enter the ACAP area needs to be completed. Then the walk towards Ghandruk begins. We will have to ascend crossing Syauli Bazar, Kimche until we finally reach Ghandruk Crossing Chane. Ghandruk is a very popular hill station in this region. A lot of local and international tourist trek to Ghandruk every year. You can spend your evening exploring the village. A beautiful view of Mt. Machhapuchre can be seen on the way. This night will be spent at Ghandruk.
Our destination for today is Sinuwa. We will hike upwards initially and then walk along the bank of Modi River. After almost an hour of a walk along the river, we will ascend passing the huge boulder to reach the bridge at Kimrong River. After crossing the river and a steep climb will lead us to Chhomorong, a beautiful Gurung Village. Then we will walk ahead to reach Sinuwa crossing Jhinu Dada and the bridge over Chhomorong. We will walk pass lush of bamboo, Rhododendron, and Oak forest. This night will be spent at a teahouse in Sinuwa.
Today after breakfast we will head towards our destination which is set as Deurali. The walk towards Bamboo passing Kuldigar is relatively an easy one. After that, we will have to climb a long stoned step to reach Dobhan after crossing a suspension bridge. We will see lush of different vegetation and fauna of this region. From Dobhan it’s a long uphill climb towards Hinku Cave and from there we will reach Deurali. We will stay overnight at Deurali.
Today is the day to meet our targeted destination, Annapurna Base Camp. Today we will start our trek by walking uphill through the trail along the Modi Khola that first leads to the Bagar. From Bagar a tough uphill walk will take us to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m). We can take rest here and take snaps. The magnificent Mt. Makalu is seen at close vicinity from this point. From here we will follow the trail that is relatively wider and leads to Annapurna Sanctuary. From here we will reach the Southern Annapurna Base Camp. The 360-degree vista of the peaks can be viewed from this place. This is the very place to view the Annapurna glacier and other different peaks. We will stay overnight at Base Camp.
Today after breakfast, we will begin our trek towards Bamboo, our destination for today. We will retrace the trail that we followed yesterday until we reach Bagar. From Bagar the trail leads us to Deurali, Dobhan and finally to Bamboo. We will walk pass different temples, cave, and many beautiful waterfalls. We will have to cross a bridge and forest to reach Bamboo. The view of an extraordinary landscape of this region is mesmerizing. We will stay overnight at Bamboo.
Our Destination for today is Jhinu dada. We will reach Sinuwa walking up to Kuldigar and then walking down to Chhomorong. It’s a steeped downhill walk from here to reach Jhinu Dada. Upon reaching Jhinu dada and spending some time there, we can walk down to the hot spring pool which is believed to help relax our muscles and cure skin related problems. We will stay overnight at Jhinu dada.
Today is the last day of our trek and we will head towards Pokhara. It is going to be a long day because we will walk for almost 7 hours followed by 2 hours of bus ride to reach Pokhara. We will first walk towards Landruk where we can enjoy the beautiful view of whitewashed stoned houses and temple. From Landruk we will walk towards Birethati following the downhill trail along the Modi River to finally reach Nayapul. This is the place where our trek ends. It takes 2 hours of bus ride to reach Pokhara. We can spend the evening exploring the nightlife of the city with the crew members or can simply take rest. We will stay overnight at Pokhara.
You will fly back to Kathmandu after our breakfast at the hotel. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted to the hotel. You can freshen up and go shopping in the evening at Thamel which is famous for useful tourist’s products. We shall host a farewell dinner where you can give your feedback regarding the services that we provided during the entire trip. We will stay overnight at the hotel.
This is the last day of the trip with us. You can extend your trip for one or two days to visit other interesting places in and out of Kathmandu which is completely optional. If not then our staff will escort you to the airport as per your scheduled departure. You can roam around the city and buy souvenirs’ and do shopping to take along with you if your flight is scheduled during late hours.