9-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek From Kathmandu
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
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 |