6-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Siwai with Hot Springs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Traverse lush jungle trails to Chhomrong, a mountain village of the Gurung people
• 02 Cross a narrow suspension bridge and follow traditional trails lined with waterfalls, shrines, and colorful flags
• 03 Admire Himalayan giants including Machhapuchhare (6997 m) and Annapurna (8091 m)
• 04 Reach the Annapurna Sanctuary and take in one of Nepal's most beautiful mountain amphitheatres
• 05 Reward the trek with a bath in the natural hot springs of the Modi Khola valley

Embark on a captivating journey through Nepal's natural wonders and cultural treasures on this 6-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp from Siwai. Traverse lush jungles to reach Chhomrong, home to the Gurung people, then continue through traditional mountain trails, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and sweeping Himalayan scenery toward Dovan and the Annapurna Sanctuary. Along the way, admire Machhapuchhare and the awe-inspiring Annapurna while embracing the serenity of the Himalayas. The journey ends with a visit to Machhapuchhare Base Camp and a rejuvenating dip in the thermal pools of Modi Khola.

But after a few hours, we will see her, the Queen of the Himalayas - Annapurna (8091 m)!

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Ghandruk, Chomrong

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Jungle Trek to Chhomrong

• On the first day, we will admire the magnificent wild jungle.
• Our destination will be the ethnically rich mountain village of Chhomrong, whose inhabitants belong to the Gurung people.

2

Day 02

Downhill Trails to Dovan

• We will start the second day with breakfast and views of the green hills contrasting with the sharp, white peaks rising several thousand meters high.
• On the route, we will forget about the steep stairs from the previous day for a moment and, for a change, instead of climbing, we will go down.
• There will also be a small adrenaline rush while crossing the narrow suspension bridge.
• The route on this day delights in every detail: small waterfalls, stone shrines, and strings of colorful flags.
• Additionally, there will be a view of the real Himalayan giant - Machhapuchhare (6997 m).

3

Day 03

Annapurna Sanctuary Ascent

• On this day, we reach the destination of our hike: the Annapurna Sanctuary.
• However, we still have a long and hard road ahead of us.
• But after a few hours, we will see her, the Queen of the Himalayas - Annapurna (8091 m)!
• This moment touches the hearts of even the toughest guys.
• We will immerse ourselves for a moment in the Himalayan silence and fill our lungs with clean mountain air.
• Dazzled by the Nepalese peace, we will admire the surrounding amphitheatre of several-thousand-meter peaks.

4

Day 04

Machhapuchhare Base Camp and Modi Khola Retreat

• Tired but happy, we will visit the base camp at Machhapuchhare (6997 m), which the Nepalese consider a sacred mountain.
• The next day, we will move on to the rocky valley of Modi Khola. At its bottom, nature has formed small thermal pools.
• A bath in the hot springs is the best reward for such a demanding trek!
• This is the end of our journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide services
• Insurance for guides and porters
• Guides' accommodation and food
• Welcome in Pokhara Bus Park or at the airport

What's Not Included

• Trekking permits
• Pick-up and drop-off at the trekking starting point
• Tips for the guide and/or porters
• Trekking equipment (but it can be hired if possible)

What to bring

• Good trekking gear
• Sun shielding creams
• Water-purifying tablets
• Good trekking bags

Know before you go

• This is a moderate trekking route, so it does not require much special preparation.
• The destination of our trekking in the Himalayas will be Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m), also called Annapurna Sanctuary. It is located near the tenth-highest peak on Earth and the Queen of the Himalayas - Annapurna (8091 m above sea level). The trail leading to ABC passes through extremely picturesque places, and from its shelter, there is one of the most beautiful views in Nepal.
• You do not have to be a professional Himalayan climber to go trekking with us to Annapurna Base Camp.
• The route to the Sanctuary is not the most difficult, but it is full of hills, narrow paths, and steep ascents.
• Almost the entire trail consists of steps carved into the rock, which you may have to climb by the hundreds, if not thousands, in a single day. Therefore, it is extremely demanding and tiring.
• Porter services are available if needed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pokhara or Kathmandu

Tour start

9R56+H9G, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.