Annapurna Base Camp

Explore the beauty of the Annapurna Region

Duration

16 days

group size

2-12

altitude

4130

trip start

Kathmandu

Best season

Spring and Autumn

difficulty

medium

Trekking Nepal Pvt Ltd.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ulleri, Ghorepani, Chhomrong, Landruk, and Dhampus is one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Nepal. This journey combines spectacular Himalayan scenery, traditional mountain villages, rich Gurung culture, and diverse natural landscapes.

The trail passes through charming villages where you can experience local life, warm hospitality, traditional stone houses, and centuries-old customs. Walking through rhododendron, oak, and bamboo forests, especially during spring, offers unforgettable views of colorful flowers, waterfalls, and a variety of birds and wildlife.

A major highlight is the sunrise from Poon Hill, one of Nepal's finest viewpoints, offering breathtaking panoramas of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, and the sacred Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak. The route then leads into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, where Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world.

The return trek through Landruk and Dhampus offers beautiful terraced fields, traditional villages, and magnificent mountain views, making this trek a perfect combination of nature, culture, and Himalayan adventure. 

    Trip Highlights:

  • UNESCO sites of Kathmandu
  • Traditional Gurung and Magar villages
  • Rhododendron and bamboo forests
  • Sunrise from Poon Hill (3,210 m)
  • Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
  • Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
  • Spectacular views of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m), and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m)

Return through Landruk and Dhampus villages

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing – Boudhanath & Pashupatinath (1,350 m)

Day 3: Kathmandu (1,350 m) – Pokhara (820 m)

Day 4: Pokhara (820 m) – Nayapul (1,070 m) – Ulleri (1,960 m)

Day 5: Ulleri (1,960 m) – Ghorepani (2,830 m)

Day 6: Ghorepani (2,830 m) – Poon Hill (3,210 m) – Tadapani (2,630 m)

Day 7: Tadapani (2,630 m) – Chhomrong (2,170 m)

Day 8: Chhomrong (2,170 m) – Dovan (2,505 m)

Day 9: Dovan (2,505 m) – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m)

Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130

Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) – Bamboo (2,335 m)

Day 12: Bamboo (2,335 m) – Jhinu Danda (1,780 m)

Day 13: Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) – Tolka (1,700 m)

Day 14: Tolka (1,700 m) – Dhampus (1,650 m) – Pokhara (820 m)

Day 15: Pokhara (820 m) – Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Day 16: Final Departure from Kathmandu (1,350 m)

detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)


Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax or explore the vibrant streets of Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel
🕒 Transfer: 30–45 min |

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing – Boudhanath & Pashupatinath (1,350 m)


Guided visit to the famous Boudhanath Stupa and the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the afternoon, meet your guide and complete the final preparations for the trek.

Accommodation: Hotel
🕒 Sightseeing: 5–6 hrs

Day 3: Kathmandu (1,350 m) – Pokhara (820 m)


Drive by tourist bus through beautiful countryside, rivers, terraced fields, and traditional villages. Enjoy views of the Himalayan ranges on clear days.

Accommodation: Hotel
🕒 Drive: 7–8 hrs | 📉 Loss: -530 m | 📏 Distance: 200 km

Day 4: Pokhara (820 m) – Nayapul (1,070 m) – Ulleri (1,960 m)


Drive to Nayapul and begin trekking through villages, cultivated terraces, and forests before climbing the famous stone staircase to Ulleri.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 5–6 hrs | 📈 Gain: +890 m | 📏 Distance: 10 km

Day 5: Ulleri (1,960 m) – Ghorepani (2,830 m)


Walk through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests with excellent mountain views.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 4–5 hrs | 📈 Gain: +870 m | 📏 Distance: 8 km

Day 6: Ghorepani (2,830 m) – Poon Hill (3,210 m) – Tadapani (2,630 m)


Early morning hike to Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges before continuing to Tadapani.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 6–7 hrs | 📈 Gain: +380 m | 📉 Loss: -580 m | 📏 Distance: 12 km

Day 7: Tadapani (2,630 m) – Chhomrong (2,170 m)


Descend through forests and traditional villages before reaching Chhomrong, gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 5–6 hrs | 📈 Gain: +350 m | 📉 Loss: -810 m | 📏 Distance: 10 km

Day 8: Chhomrong (2,170 m) – Dovan (2,505 m)


Follow the Modi Khola valley through bamboo and rhododendron forests via Sinuwa and Bamboo.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 6 hrs | 📈 Gain: +700 m | 📉 Loss: -365 m | 📏 Distance: 11 km

Day 9: Dovan (2,505 m) – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m)


Enter the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary and enjoy increasingly dramatic mountain scenery.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 6 hrs | 📈 Gain: +1,195 m | 📏 Distance: 9 km

Day 10: Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)


A short ascent leads to Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 2–3 hrs | 📈 Gain: +430 m | 📏 Distance: 4 km

Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) – Bamboo (2,335 m)


Enjoy sunrise over the Annapurna massif before descending through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, and Dovan.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 7 hrs | 📉 Loss: -1,795 m | 📏 Distance: 16 km

Day 12: Bamboo (2,335 m) – Jhinu Danda (1,780 m)


Descend through Chhomrong and continue to Jhinu Danda, famous for its natural hot springs.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 5–6 hrs | 📈 Gain: +450 m | 📉 Loss: -1,005 m | 📏 Distance: 10 km

Day 13: Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) – Tolka (1,700 m)


Cross suspension bridges and walk through beautiful Gurung villages, terraced fields, and forested hillsides to Tolka.

Accommodation: Lodge
🕒 Trek: 4–5 hrs | 📈 Gain: +250 m | 📉 Loss: -330 m | 📏 Distance: 8 km

Day 14: Tolka (1,700 m) – Dhampus (1,650 m) – Pokhara (820 m)


Trek via Deurali and Pothana, enjoying magnificent views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Lamjung Himal before descending to Phedi and driving to Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel
🕒 Trek: 6–7 hrs | 📈 Gain: +400 m | 📉 Loss: -1,280 m | 📏 Distance: 10 km
🚗 Drive: 30 min

Day 15: Pokhara (820 m) – Kathmandu (1,350 m)


Return to Kathmandu by tourist bus (or optional domestic flight) and enjoy free time for shopping or relaxation.

Accommodation: Hotel
🕒 Drive: 7–8 hrs | 📈 Gain: +530 m | 📏 Distance: 200 km

Day 16: Final Departure from Kathmandu (1,350 m)


Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your international flight schedule and depart with wonderful memories of Nepal and the Annapurna region.

Meals: Breakfast
🕒 Transfer: 30–45 min |

inclusion

  • ·       Welcome and  Airport transfers in Kathmandu ·       3 nights hotel in Kathmandu ·         ·       2 nights at a hotel in Pokhara in a double room. ·       The entrance permit to the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP). ·       All your meals during the trek, including 3 meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (you can choose your meals from the restaurant menu). ·       All transfers: tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, private taxi from Pokhara to Nayapul, and private vehicle from Phedi to Pokhara. ·       Annapurna Balcony Trek (Poon Hill) and Annapurna Base Camp trek on a full-board basis (overnights in double rooms, 3 meals per day, and 1 hot drink per meal). ·       Trekking team (transport, meals, and accommodation for the entire local trekking staff). ·       1 professional guide. ·       1 porter for every 2 clients during the trek, carrying up to 24 kg in total (in addition to his own belongings).

Exclusion

  • Drinks (except 3 teas or coffees per day), alcohol, soft drinks, juices Meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu Nepal visa and personal insurance Monument entrance fees Tips for guide and porters Any services not mentioned above
  • Drinks (except 3 teas or coffees per day), alcohol, soft drinks, juices
  • Meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
  • Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu
  • Nepal visa and personal insurance
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Any services not mentioned above
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