12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary

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Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival – 1300m – Overnight in Kathmandu
Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.
6:00PM – Meet with trekking guide. Short briefing about your tour program.
Meal: None
Hotel: Hotel Tibet

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing (Half Day) & Fly to Pokhara (30 min) – Overnight in Pokhara
Visit Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Durbar Square
Fly to Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast only
Hotel: Da Yatra Courtyard

DAY 03: Drive to Nayapul & Start Trek to Ghandruk (1940m): 5 – 6 hours – Overnight in Ghandruk.
We drive to Naya Pul (1 hour and 20 minutes) and start the trek. From Birethanti, we trek to Ghandruk,a
beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. If time permits, we also visit the Gurung
museum today.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 04: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 5 – 6 hours – Overnight in Chhomrong.
At this juncture, we climb up for around an hour up to Kimrungdanda. On the way, we can enjoy great viewsof Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Ganggapurna. Next, it’s a steepdescent takes us to the Kimrong Khola. After another steep ascent from Kimrong Khola to Chere Danda, wedescend for a while then it’s a gentle walk to Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lapof the giant Annapurna massive.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 05: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft): 4 – 5 hours – Overnight in Bamboo.
The trail out of Chhomrong descends via 2500 stone steps and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a swayingsuspension bridge. It is an uphill climb to Sinuwa. Next, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldiharfollowed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 06: Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 3 – 4 hours – Overnight in Deurali.
We pass through the bamboo forest which is damp and cold then ascend steadily with fewer steep sections.It is only after reaching Himalaya Hotel that the forest opens up and we are out in the sun again with outstandings views of the glacial river below. It is a steep climb up through a much drier forest beforereaching Hinku Cave. From here we can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again toDeurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetation is sparser, allowing magical views of the valley,the river below, and the sheer rock face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 07: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp
(3700m/12135ft): 5- 6 hours – Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountain side. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous. From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, AnnapurnaIII, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience. The vegetation disappearson our way to ABC and the path widens as we enter the Annapurna sanctuary. From here, we getsensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts ofa dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. From the base camp we again get tosavor mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south,Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 08: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 – 8 hours – Overnight in Bamboo.
From the Annapurna base camp we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Today’s trek is downhill so it shouldn’t bevery difficult. Besides, we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 09: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5770 ft): 5 – 6 hours – Overnight in Jhinu Danda.
From Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we
climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will be resting for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy hot springs just 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to soothe our aching body.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Teahouse
Guide: Included
Porter: Included

DAY 10: Trek to Naya Pul then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive – Overnight in Pokhara.
On our way to Naya Pul from Jhinu Danda we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. We have lunch on the way. Our trek will end at Naya Pul where we board our vehicle to Pokhara.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Da Yatra Courtyaard

DAY 11: Half Day Sightseeing at Pokhara & Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu – Overnight in Kathmandu.
After Breakfast – Half day sightseeing to David’s fall and Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave (spend 1 hr)
10:00AM – Visit International Mountain Museum (spend 1 hour)
After 12PM: Fly to Kathmandu and Rest
Evening: Cultural Program with Dinner
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel: Hotel Tibet or Similar

Day 12 :Transfer to Airport
Flight Time: You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you to Kathmandu Airport 2 hours before your flight time
Meal: BreakfastMeal: Breakfast
Hotel: Hotel Tibet or Similar

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