13-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Poon Hill

Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After check-in and some time to relax, enjoy a traditional Nepali welcome dinner with a cultural performance.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Welcome dinner
Altitude: 1,300 m

After breakfast, travel by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Enjoy beautiful views of Nepal's countryside, rivers, hills, and traditional villages along the journey. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time exploring the famous Lakeside area of Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 823 m

After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, the starting point of the trek. Begin walking through beautiful villages, terraced farmland, and lush forests. Continue along the Bhurungdi Khola valley before reaching Tikhedhunga.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Trekking: Approximately 4-5 hours

Today is the second day of the trek, and it is a bit more difficult than the first day. You may have to ascend about 1,300 m. After a few minutes of walking, you may descend to a small stream and then cross the bridge. From there, you will climb the big stone steps to reach the top of Ulleri. This is the most difficult part of the day, but it is very much worth it for the incredible mountain view of Annapurna South at 7,219 m.

The trail becomes much easier after the bigger steps, and then you reach Banthanti. You may stop for lunch there if you feel hungry; if not, you can continue for approximately another two hours through the rhododendron forest. It is nice and cool. Finally, after about six hours of walking, you reach Ghorepani and stay overnight there.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Trekking: Approximately 6-7 hours

Continue through dense forests and traditional Gurung settlements. The trail gradually descends and climbs through the beautiful Annapurna landscape before reaching Sinuwa, an important stop on the route toward Annapurna Base Camp.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: Approximately 2,340 m
Trekking: Approximately 5-6 hours

Continue through dense forests and traditional Gurung settlements. The trail gradually descends and climbs through the beautiful Annapurna landscape before reaching Sinuwa, an important stop on the route toward Annapurna Base Camp.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: Approximately 2,340 m
Trekking: Approximately 5-6 hours

Today the trail follows the Modi Khola valley toward the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Walk through bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests, passing several small settlements along the way. Continue uphill to Himalaya.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: Approximat

Today is the highlight of the trek. Continue through the narrow valley toward Machhapuchhre Base Camp before entering the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary. The landscape becomes increasingly alpine as you approach Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and the surrounding peaks. Spend the night surrounded by the Himalayan giants.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4,130 m
Trekking: Approximately 6-7 hours

Wake up early to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery around Annapurna Base Camp. After breakfast, begin your descent along the same valley. The trail gradually loses altitude as you pass through alpine landscapes and forests before reaching Bamboo.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: Approximately 2,340 m
Trekking: Approximately 7-8 hours

Continue descending through lush forests toward the village of Jhinu Danda. Jhinu is famous for its natural hot springs near the Modi Khola River. After arriving at the lodge, you can relax and enjoy the natural hot springs.

Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: Approximately 1,780 m
Trekking: Approximately 5-6 hours

After breakfast, continue your final trekking section toward the roadhead. From there, drive back to Pokhara. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy some well-earned relaxation around beautiful Phewa Lake.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Trekking: Approximately 5-6 hours

After breakfast, travel by tourist bus from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the scenic journey through Nepal's hills and river valleys. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Nepal.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Your Annapurna Base Camp adventure comes to an end today. Our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast