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Hike To The Adventurous ABC

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Culture, Photography, Hot Spring

  • Duration

    14 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, German, Japanese

Description

Book this ABC Trek which offers an awesome experience of the beauty of the Himalayas as you trek along local trails through forests, villages, terraced farmland, enormous glaciers, hot springs and mountains. Check out the stunning sunrise at Poon Hill. 

Highlights
  • Awesome sunrise and mountain view from Ghorepani and Poon Hill.
  • Stay at typical Gurung village in Ghandruk, the home of the famous Gurkha soldiers.
  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek gives the most spectacular mountain scenery.
  • Bathe in Natural Hot Springs
  • Day 1 - Arrive to Kathmandu expand_more

    • Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. We will welcome you and explain the program further.  

    • There are no planned activities for the day, so check into the hotel. Enjoy overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2 - Kathmandu to Pokhara (850, 200km/6 hours drive) expand_more

    • Take an early morning flight or drive to Pokhara, the beautiful lake city and catch great views of Himalayas.

    • Free afternoon walk on the lakeside.

    • Enjoy overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 3 - Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1800m, 4hrs) expand_more

    Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hrs) and trek to Thikedunga (4 hrs). 

    • Depart from Pokhara in the morning by a private car after breakfast. The road snakes through the scenic countryside for about 1.5 hrs to the trekking trail ahead at Nayapul. This is the confluence of Modi river draining Annapurna base camp and Burungdi River.

    • Follow upstream Burungdi River climbing gradually for about 4 hrs to Thikedunga. Thikedunga is a small charming village full of lodges where we spend the night.

  • Day 4 - Trek to Ghorepani (6 hrs / 2,800 m) expand_more

    • After breakfast, start the day's walk with a steep climb to Ulleri village. There are about 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri village which will take about 2 hrs to climb. 

    • From Ulleri, the trail climbs gradually through the forest for another 4 hrs to Ghorepani at 2,800 m. Ghorepani is the mountain pass overlooking at the deep KaliGandaki valley wedged between two eight thousand meter peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

  • Day 5 - Hike to Poon Hill (50 mints / 3,200 m) | Trek to Tadapani expand_more

    Pun Hill is the most beautiful viewpoint in the Annapurna region. 

    • Hike for about 50 mints to Poon Hill at 3,200 m for sunrise view over the Himalayan peaks. One can see about 15 different peaks including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m / 7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,156 m / 8th highest). 

    • After breakfast, we will head for our next destination of Tadapani. The trail passes through the rhododendron forest with few ups and downs of 400 m each.

  • Day 6 - Trek to Chhomroong (5 hrs / 2,100 m) expand_more

    • Tadapani has got the beautiful view of Annapurna south and Fishtail mountain. From here we will climb down steeply about 900 m to the valley basin at Ghurjung river. 

    • Climb gradually along the mountainside to Chhomrong perched high up on the mountain ridge. Chhomrong is a large Gurung village at the corridor of Annapurna Sanctuary. The village offers the up close view of Annapurna South (7,219 m), Fishtail (6,993 m).

  • Day 7 - Trek to Dovan (2,400 m / 6 hrs) expand_more

    • Trek down to Chhomrong Khola (river) and then climb up to Sinwa in 3 hrs. 

    • From here, we enter into steep valley towards Annapurna sanctuary at the buttresses of Annapurna South and Fishtail. 

    • From Sinwa, we will climb down to Modi River at the little hemlet of 'Bamboo' in 2 hrs and then climb gradually for another hour to Dovan (2,400m).

  • Day 8 - Climb to Deurali (5 hrs / 3,300 m) expand_more

    • Above Dovan, the trek enters into the region where the effects of the high altitude are felt. 

    • So with slow pace gradually climb to another hamlet of Himalaya in 2 hrs. Himalaya has got two lodges. After Himalaya (2,900m), we enter into sparsely vegetated rocky terrain and climb steeply for one hrs to Hinku cave. Deurali is across the arduous moraine intercepted by creeks with ice deposition.

  • Day 9 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (5 hrs / 4,200m) expand_more

    • The trail from Deurali to Fishtail base camp is an avalanche-prone area. So, change the route to the other side of the Modi river according to the situation. It will take about 3 hrs to get to Fishtail base camp at 3,700 m. At Fishtail base camp, the valley opens up wide and bright with beautiful snow peaks.

    • The trail to Annapurna Base Camp climbs gradually to the snowfield and the edge of the glacier. 

    • At base camp, we are at the base of the world's highest mountains surrounding us in 360 degrees.

  • Day 10 - Trek down to Bamboo (6 hrs) expand_more

    • After a beautiful sunrise view over the Annapurnas, we will head down slowly to Bamboo. The first part of the trail might be steep and slippery.

  • Day 11 - Trek back to Jhinu Danda (5 hrs / 1,600 m)| Bathe in natural hot spring expand_more

    • Follow the same trail that took to climb up till Chhomrong. Climb down steeply on the stone steps to the village of Jhinu. 

    • Settle into the lodge and then head down half an hour to natural hot spring pool in the shore of Modi river.

    • Enjoy the natural hot spring and your last night in the mountain.

  • Day 12 - Jhinu to Pokhara expand_more

    • Follow the Modi river coast to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. 

    • From Jhinu, we will basically traverse along the Modi river to Nayapul from where we started our trek in 5 hrs. 

    • Pick up by a car for a drive to Pokhara.

    Overnight in Pokhara.

  • Day 13 - Pokhara to Kathmandu expand_more

    • Fly or drive back to Kathmandu. 

    • Join on farewell dinner in the evening. 

    O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Day 14 - Kathmandu airport expand_more

    • Transfer to Kathmandu Airport to get your flight back home.

What's Included

  • Airport Arrival and Departure Transfer.

  • Twin Share Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on breakfast basis. 

  • Kathmandu to Pokhara/Kathmandu overland/flight transfer. 

  • All trekking permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Project and TIMS). 

  • Private car for transportation to and from the trekking trailhead. 

  • All meals with tea or coffee. 

  • Lodge accommodation during the trek Trekking with English-speaking Nepali guide and porter. 

What's Excluded

  • Bottled drinks and beverages.

  • Evacuation (will be done in your account).

  • Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included).

  • Single supplement. 

  • Charges Lunch & Dinner in Pokhara or away from the trek. 

  • Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals besides breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

  • Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon. 

  • Anything which is not specifically mentioned above. 

Know before you go

  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek Season:  All year, best: Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/ and March/April/May.

  • Trek Grading: Moderate Level

  • Departure Date: Every Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the week.


  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek gives the most spectacular mountain scenery with a fascinating insight into the modern hill life of Nepal. Unique trekking along local trails through forests, villages and terraced farmland will treat you to unparalleled mountain scenery surrounded by enormous glaciers in one of the world’s most fascinating region Annapurna. 

  • Get a unique taste of Nepalese life and culture as staying in Annapurna’s beautiful mountain villages and its local host family guest houses.

  • Trek Annapurna base camp holidays take you right into the heart of the mountains, trek route via Pokhara-Ghorepani Poonhill- Ghandruk-Chhomrong –MBC to Annapurna Base Camp and trek back to Pokhara via Jhinu Danda hot spring and Sarankot. 

  • The trek starts from Pokhara, the low land and winds its way up to outstanding high mountains to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m), where you are surrounded by 360 degree angle’s soaring Himalayan peaks, offer breathtaking views of the Annapurna range.

  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trekking holiday suitable for any trekker looking for a little more challenging and energetic holidays in Nepal. For these trekking holidays, it does not need to be super fit and no previous trekking and mountaineering experience required. But a moderate level of fitness is great and beneficial. Pre-trip fitness training is recommended and helps you to enjoy the trekking in Annapurna Base Camp much more. Please be in a good physical condition and ready for 4-6 hours trekking on mountain terrain with a light daypack.

  • On the way up, get an awesome sunrise and mountain view from Ghorepani and Poon Hill and stay at typical Gurung village in Ghandruk, the home of the famous of Gurkha soldiers. 

  • Annapurna Base Camp at 4200m offers unique, incredibly spectacular glacier and mountains view set amidst the mighty peaks of Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441 m).

  •  On the way down from Annapurna Base Camp, dip at natural hot spring at Jhinudanda and get relief from skin diseases and rheumatic and feel relax.

  • The Annapurna Base Camp trekking will be your worthy holidays in Nepal, and of course, the cultural interaction at every village will add more charm on your Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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