12-Day Adventure Trek to the Annapurna Base Camp from Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu, Annapurna, Pokhara, Ghorepani
Locations Covered
Kathmandu, Annapurna, Pokhara, Ghorepani
nature, trekking, Hot Springs
Group Tour
12 Days
Hard
English
Description
Gear up for an adventurous trek of the Annapurna foothills and see outstanding views of the mountain ranges as you trek to Machhapuchhre, then make your way to the serene village of Gurung. Pass by the lovely and lush forests on your way to Chhomrung and Ghorepani and meet the area's local people. Also, enjoy the splendid sunset view of snow-clad mountains from Poon Hill.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Kathmandu - Pokhara
In the morning, travel by tourist bus to Pokhara, which takes about seven hours on a comfortable ride.
Departure: 7 am
Distance: 200 km
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Day 2- Pokhara - Hille
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hille for 4 hours.
Go for an easy and short day trek through the local village.
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Day 3- Hille - Ghorepani
- Walk for about 6 hours through Rhododendron forest with waterfalls and experience the Himalayan view.
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Day 4- Ghorepani - Tadapani
Early morning walk to Poon hill for the sunrise view of the snow-capped Himalayan. You may see an almost 180-degree panorama.
Head back to the lodge for breakfast.
Then, go for a trek to Tadapani.
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Day 5- Tadapani - Chhumrung
Experience the local culture and Himalayan vistas.
Walk along the rice field and village.
Reach Chhumrung.
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Day 6- Chhumrung - Himalayan Hotel
Walk past the lush rhododendron forest and bamboo forest with amazing waterfalls. You may encounter langurs and Mountain goats.
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Day 7- Himalaya - Annapurna Base Camp
Walk slowly as you have now reached above 3800 m. Avoid altitude sickness and drink plenty of water.
Reach Machapuchre and walk two hours to Annapurna Base Camp.
Enjoy the sunset at the Annapurna Base Camp.
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Day 8- Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo
After having sunrise at Base camp, trek down to Bamboo on the same route. It may take about 8 hours.
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Day 9- Bamboo - Hot Spring
- Walk back to Chhumrung and descend to Natural Hotspring.
- Enjoy the hot bath.
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Day 10- Hot Spring - Pokhara
- After walking through the forest and beautiful village, reach Nayapul. You may catch a bus to Pokhara from here.
- Enjoy lake city.
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Day 11- Pokhara - Kathmandu
- Take a morning tourist bus to Kathmandu.
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Day 12- Kathmandu Departure
- Finally, transfer to the airport for your final departure to your next destination.
Tour ends.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |