Nepal · Trekking

11-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu via Ghorepani

11 Days Round trip from All the parts authorized by Nepalese government. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit different Gurung villages and the Annapurna Conservation Area
02 Walk to Jhinu, known for its hot springs
03 View different rivers and Himalayan ranges from Dhaulagiri to Mt Manasalu
04 See the long Annapurna ranges and the eye-catching fishtails of Machhapuchhre
05 Pass by traditional Nepalese terrace farming with seasonal crops
06 Watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets while trekking

Sign up for this tour to participate in Annapurna Basecamp Trekking, also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking. The journey begins with a short tour of the Kathmandu Valley before continuing to Pokhara, where you can enjoy the greenery along the way. From there, trek through Ghorepani, Punhill, Tadapani, Dovan, and Machhapurchhe Base Camp before reaching Annapurna Base Camp.

Hike to Punhill early in the morning to witness the sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Chomrong

Languages English, French, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Valley Sightseeing

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Spend half the day sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, and collect the passport and two photographs needed for trekking and team permits.

Day 02

Drive to Pokhara

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (6-8 hours).
Cross villages along the way, enjoy views of the Himalayas, and admire the greenery and rivers on the journey to Pokhara. Optional rafting is possible on the Trishuli River.
Enjoy some free time in Pokhara.

Day 03

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghorepani

After breakfast, drive to Nayapul via Ulleri, and then walk for 3 hours to Ghorepani.

Stay overnight at a local lodge.

Day 04

Sunrise at Punhill and Trek to Tadapani

Hike to Punhill early in the morning to witness the sunrise.
Return to the hotel and have breakfast.
Start trekking to Tadapani (6 hours).
If time permits, continue farther down.

Day 05

Trek from Tadapani to Dovan

After breakfast, start walking toward Dovan (6-7 hours).
Eat lunch in Sinuwa.

Day 06

Trek to Machhapurchhe Base Camp

Have breakfast and continue to Machhapurchhe Base Camp (Fishtail Base Camp) for 7 to 8 hours.

Stay overnight at a local hotel.

Day 07

Visit Annapurna Base Camp and Descend

Visit Annapurna Base Camp and watch the sunrise.
Take photos and have tea or coffee.
Return to the hotel and eat breakfast. Optional: you can return to Pokhara by helicopter.
Continue descending through the Himalayas.
Eat lunch on the way.

Day 08

Descend to Chumrong or Jhinu

After breakfast, walk down to Chumrong or Jhinu. Jhinu is well known for its hot water springs, which are helpful in natural therapy.

Day 09

Travel from Jhinu to Seuli and Pokhara

Go to Seuli and then continue to Pokhara by jeep or local bus. If time permits, you can add two more days of trekking via Landruk and Deurali.

Day 10

Rest in Pokhara or Return to Kathmandu

Rest in Pokhara or return to Kathmandu by vehicle or plane.

Day 11

Departure Transfer

After breakfast, drive to the airport for departure.

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill sunrise, Annapurna Base Camp, Machhapurchhe Base Camp, Ghorepani trails

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from All the parts authorized by Nepalese government. 5 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide and porter
Full accommodation during the trekking
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

What's Not Included

Local shopping
Extra personal expenses
Tips and others
If not included in the itinerary, transportation from Pokhara to the starting point and from the ending point to Pokhara

What to bring

It depends on the season, as Nepal has 6 seasons.

Know before you go

You will be hiking from low to high altitude, and from hot weather to colder Himalayan weather. In some parts, plastic bottles are restricted.
This itinerary includes the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys. Otherwise, this trek can be done according to the guests' vacation days and preferences, from 7 days to 3 weeks, as there are different ways to start and end it. It also differs in the places and tourist spots included.
Whatever itinerary is given above, this trek varies in duration:
- From Pokhara - in urgency, 7 days; direct ABC and return.
- From Pokhara - 10 days via Ghorepani-Punhill.
- From Pokhara - including Ghorepani and Ghandruk, 11 days.
- From Kathmandu - depends on how many days the guests have, from 10 days to 23 days, including the Annapurna Circuit.

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