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9-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Trekking

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Korean

Description

Easiest and direct walk for trekkers, and it includes natural hot spring, paragliding, Pokhara and Kathmandu city tour! Annapurna Base Camp is a deep glacier-covered amphitheatre, surrounded by a ring of impressive high peaks including Mt. Himalchuli, Mt. Annapurna South, Fang Annapurna, Gangapurana, Mt. Annapurna III and Mt. Fishtail. Embark on the ABC Trekking Excursion for 9 days! 

Highlights
  • Take in the spectacular view of the sunrise from Poon Hill
  • Admire the stunning views of the Annapurnas and Machupachare from Chhomrong
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Gurung settlements
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Arrive in Kathmandu, get picked up and transfer to the hotel. 

    • Get a briefing and check your equipment for trekking and prepare everything required for the trek.

    Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 2: Flight or Drive to Pokhara expand_more
    • Proceed to Pokhara on a 25 minutes flight or by car for 6 hrs. 
    • If you choose to fly, there will be time for paragliding and sightseeing. 
    • If you choose to go by car, you can do sightseeing then dinner.

    Overnight in Pokhara hotel.

  • Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Chomrong expand_more
    • Take in the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna range and others that Pokhara has to offer.

    • From Pokhara, drive to Naya Pul (42km) by tourist bus via the large village of Lumle and walk for about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town.

    • Trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through the route to Jhinuda by off-road and up to Chomrong.

    Overnight stay at Chomrong.

  • Day 4: Trek to Deurali (3200m) expand_more
    • Proceed to Kuldi Ghar about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs walking. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on; from there, the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. 

    • Pass by the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there is a small trail and a shrine. The track climbs to the Himalayas.

    Overnight at guesthouse.  

  • Day 5: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) expand_more
    • Climb past the Machhapuchhre Base Camp to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. 
    • From here, it is a two-hour trek to Annapurna Base camp, which offers spectacular views. 

    Overnight at guesthouse.

  • Day 6: Explore the Hidden Valley expand_more
    • Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas. The peaks are lit golden by the sunlight. 

    • Take your time to snap as many pictures as you want. 

    • After breakfast, retrace your steps back to Bamboo. The trek is now downhill, so it shouldn’t be very difficult.

    • Enjoy playing with the crystal clear torrential glacier water pounding through huge boulders. 

    • Soon after, be back in the forest, starting with dry forest and then humid forest near Bamboo.  It is a long climb down, nearly 2000 meters, but it should only take 7-8 hours, including short breaks for tea and lunch.

    Accommodation at a Local Lodge.

  • Day 7: Trek to Nayapul & Transfer to Pokhara expand_more
    • Trail is downhill until the stream, and the trail climbs back up to the terraced fields before levelling off a bit and continuing to follow the river down through the jungle.  

    • Reach Sauli Bazaar and enjoy the straight levelled walk until Nayapul. 

    • Enjoy the beautifully terraced fields among the villages throughout the day.

    • Upon reaching Nayapul, board the vehicle to Pokhara. 

    • Upon reaching Pokhara, take a shower, rest and relax in your hotel or roam around Phew Lakeside.

    Walking Time: 8 hrs

    Accommodation: City Hotel

    Included Meal: B&B

  • Day 8: Back to Kathmandu & Sightseeing expand_more
    • Drive back to Kathmandu.

    • Enjoy the greeneries, mountains, river gorges, villages and terraces during the drive.

    • In the evening, have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. 

    Driving Time: 6 hrs

    Accommodation: City Hotel

    Included Meal: B&B

  • Day 9: Final Departure expand_more
    • Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
  • Airport pick up and drop

  • Accommodation three-star hotel with breakfast Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • Tourist Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara both way

  • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary

  • Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis local lodges/guesthouses

  • All trekking and related permit & fees

  • English-speaking, professional Nepal guides and porters

What's Excluded
  • International airfare to/from Nepal
  • Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Entry visa fee
  • Drinks
  • Laundry fee
  • Personal gears and expenses
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara roundtrip airfare is extra, if needed a domestic flight
Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 599 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 599 / person