12 Days Trek to Annapurna Base Camp from Kathmandu
Highlights
Annapurna, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani
Locations Covered
Annapurna, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani
religious, trekking, camping
Group Tour
12 Days
Hard
English
Description
Set off on a 12-day trek to Annapurna Base camp while exploring the beauty of the Annapurna region. Enjoy excellent sunrise and sunset views from one of the best Himalayan ranges in Nepal. Witness the phenomenal panorama of the beautiful peaks, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, from Poon Hill. Offer your prayers at some of the most popular shrines, including Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath, and Swayambhunath and take your time to relax in the Pokhara city and Lakeside.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Your tour representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival and assist in transferring you to the hotel for the overnight stay.
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Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Visit the Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath, and Swayambhunath temples.
After lunch, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square.
In Kathmandu durbar square, go to Kumari temple, the temple of the Living Goddess.
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Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Around 7/8 hours)
After breakfast in Kathmandu, drive to Pokhara.
Take some time to explore Pokhara city and Lakeside.
Overnight at a guesthouse in Pokhara.
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Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m) – 3 Hours
- Complete a short drive to Nayapul from Pokhara, which takes about an hour.
From Nayapul, take a short walk along the banks of Modi Khola, which brings you to Birethanti (1015m).
The trail continues through the village and climbs to the Hill (1495m).
Reach Tikhedhunga (1577m), where an overnight stay at a guesthouse will be arranged.
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Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2840m) – 5 Hours
Return to Bamboo following the same trail back.
The trail drops by 1700m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2345m. Teahouses/lodges are available to stay at Bamboo.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2610m) – 4 Hours
Early in the morning, start an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3210m).
After spending about an hour at Poon Hill, return back to Ghorepani.
Have breakfast at Ghorepani and after that, continue climbing along the ridges through the forest of pines and rhododendron.
The climb leads to Deurali (2960m) and, descending further, takes us to Tadapani eventually.
Overnight at a guesthouse in Tadapani (2610m).
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Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2140m) – 5 Hours
Start the steep downhill walk through the forests of rhododendrons.
Leave Tadapani and descend through the forests to reach the Gurjung village as the trail eases.
After Gurjung, walk to Chhomrong at an elevation of 2140m.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 08: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2500m) – 5½ Hours
The trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola and again continues climbing to Khuldighar.
Walk a little further, clearing the forest, and then follow the steep trail towards the bottom of the gorge, Dovan.
Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
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Day 09: Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3230m) – 4 Hours
It’s a relatively short trek. Begins early in the morning with the climb through bamboo forests first, and then through the forest of rhododendron on to Hinku Cave.
Stay overnight at a guesthouse in Deurali.
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Day 10: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4131m) – 5 Hours
Start from Deurali and pass through the Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
- Trek for two hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp at an elevation of 4131m.
Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
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Day 11: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) to Bamboo (2345m) – 6 Hours
Return to Bamboo following the same trail back. The trail drops by 1700m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2345m.
Teahouses/lodges are available to stay at Bamboo.
Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
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Day 12: Final Departure
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |