Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek

One of the best alpine short treks to Machhapuchhre & Annapurna Base Camp & the Sanctuary of the Gods…

This trek is popular as it offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature and culture of the central mountains of Nepal. 12 days trek around the spectacular trek brings you through scenic villages, rich oak, pine and rhododendron forest, right into the magical Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Base Camp. Here you will be overwhelmed by the close-up views of the giant snow peaks Annapurna I (8,019m.), Annapurna III (7,555m.), Gangapurna (7,454m.) and Machhapuchhre (6,993m.) This trekking is strongly recommended for excellent mountain vistas. The central region of Annapurna Base Camp boasts some of the most brilliant sunset in Nepal. A summation of five climatic and vegetation zones along with a variety of ethnic groups has found their niche in this diverse terrain. This area also offers several choices of treks from visiting the hospitable village of Ghorepani – Poon Hill, Chhomrong and Ghandrung to viewing the exquisite panoramic mountain views.

Trekking Itinerary:

• Hotels/Lodges/Camping
• 12 Days Trek
• Grade: Gentle Plus
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara, 11 Nights in Tea-house/Camping
• Season: Spring, Autumn & winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel. After tour briefing, you are free for the evening.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara: Early morning, after breakfast, board a bus and drive to Pokhara. It’s a drive of about 8 hours through lush green forest, meandering road through the hills and gracefully flowing riversides. You will also come across lively markets and clusters of villages on the way. Lunch will be taken in one of the road side restaurants. Upon reaching in Pokhara, you will be received and driven to the hotel. Check into hotel. Evening, walk through the streets of the popular Lake side (tourist hub) or take a boat ride in the serene Phewa Lake. Have dinner and retire early and get prepared for the trip next day.

Day 03: Pokhara – Nayapul: Morning after breakfast, we drive to Nayapul and start our trek to Ulleri. For an average trekker, it is a 5 hours trek. The journey will take about 2 hours over the hill to Chandrakot from where we start walking. Cross the river at Birethanti and head left along the gentle slope to Tirkhedhunga where we cross the Bhurungdi Khola to start the long steep climb to Ulleri.

Day 04: Ulleri – Ghorepani: We continue to walk, making sure that we’re always on the inside of the path, thereby allowing the donkeys to pass. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley. We then proceed to pass through Rhododendron forest and eventually reach Ghorepani. It is a beautiful place from where we can enjoy the most panoramic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.

Day 05: Explore Poon Hill – Ghorepani – Tadapani: Early morning, we will climb for one hour to Poon hill. It is one of the most popular vantage points of this trek. It is situated at an elevation of 3210 meters from where we can see the tremendous views of giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. After admiring the views and taking a good pause, we come down to Ghorepani village and have breakfast and proceed to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs south following a path through deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoll which offers good mountain views, including sight of Machhapuchhre (not visible from Ghorepani) and a panorama all the way south to the plains of India. The vantage point is quite similar to that of Poon Hill. Keep climbing along the ridge through pine and rhododendron forests to a crest at 3030 m, then descent to two inns, a second pass, also called Deurail, at 2960m. The trail then descends steeply to a stream before the climbing resumes, going through a forest to Tadapani

Day 06: Tadapnia – Chhomrong: Tadapani is a small village from there the trail divides for Chhomrong and Ghandrung. The south trail goes to Ghandrung; you have to take the eastern one for Chhomrong. From here, the way goes down through dense forest to Gurajon village that lies just after the suspension bridge. Then onwards, no more ups & downs till Chhomrong village. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of giant Annapurna massive. It’s a typical Gurung village but now is modernized and has almost lost its culture & traditions.

Day 07: Chhomrong – Dovan: Step down to Chhomrong stream, cross the suspension bridge then trek up to Sinuwa Danda. Sinuwa is a beautiful village on the top of this ascends from here the trek becomes flat. From Sinuwa, the trail runs through thick & dark rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar then step down to the Bamboo through the rocky cliff. You continue the walk and reach Dovan where you take shelter and celebrate the evening. Step down to Chhomrong stream, cross the suspension bridge then trek up to Sinuwa Danda. Sinuwa is a beautiful village on the top of this ascends from here the trek becomes flat. From Sinuwa, the trail runs through thick & dark rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar then step down to the Bamboo through the rocky cliff. You continue the walk and reach Dovan where you take shelter and celebrate the evening

Day 08: Bamboo – Deurali: From Bamboo to Hotel Himalaya is smooth ascends through the dark Rhododendron forest. On the way, there are numerous tiny streams to cross, the tributaries of Modi Stream, which drip down the Giant rocky cliff. The origin of these tiny streams is the melted Glacier of Hiunchuli. From Hotel Himalaya, the path rapidly goes up till Hinku cave, then little ups & downs to Deurali. The area is totally dominated by giant Machhapuchhre.

Day 09: Deurali – Annapurna Base Camp: The trail from here takes right bank of the stream, through the rugged path, which sticks on the rocky cliff and is slippery some times. In winter, this part is most dangerous part of the trek for avalanches. It’s not possible to monitor the situation from down. From here, the way is easy and flat for a while. At the bottom of the cliff lots of moraines can be seen. After a while, the path goes gently up until Machhapuchhre base camp. There are few tourist lodges. From here keep on walking up through grassy land for two hours then you will reach to the Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp – Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Dovan: Stroll around the Base Camp then trek down to Machhapuchhre Base camp which is more or less 1-1/2 hours walk. Further to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp, the trail meets the river Retrace from Machhapuchhre Base camp, after few hours of walking the trail will meet the river bank again and follow it for a while up near Deurali then all the way descends to Dovan.

Day 11: Dovan – Chhomrong:  Trek down to Bamboo then up for a while through stone steps on the way, which is sticking on the rocky cliff. The path is quite steep up until Khuldi Ghar then little ups & down to Sinuwa through the dense & dark forest. After Sinuwa, trek down to Chomrong Khola then up to Chomrong village.

Day 12: Chhomrong – Ghandrung: From here the path goes rapidly down to Jhinuwa Danda then further to Kimrung Khola. After crossing the Kimrung Khola there are no more ascending and descending up to Ghandrung village. Ghandrung is one of the most beautiful Gurung villages in the Annapurna area. You can see the magnificent view of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre from here.

Day 13: Ghandrung – Tolkha: Step down all the way to Modi stream, then climb up to the Lhandrung village. This village is just located opposite Ghandrung but is situated on a little lower elevation, and is another beautiful village. Those who want to trek ABC, they can directly go to Chhomrong from here. Numerous tourist lodges / guesthouses are available here. The place offers a glistening view of Annapurna. From here, the path is almost easy up to Tolkha, only few ups & downs.

Day 14: Tolkha – Pokhara: The path is flat enough up to Bhedi Kharka then goes up steeply to Deurali. Deurali is a good place located on the ridge, a wide place, which offers good vista. The path downs very gently along the beautiful jungle to Pathana, a lovely place to stop for lunch. Then continue down to a beautiful village called Dhampus (1650m). You can see the awe-inspiring view of Annapurna & Machhapuchhre and low land area from here. From Dhampus to Phedi is all the way down via beautiful Dhampus village and beautiful paddy field. The trail offers a good view of Pokhara valley and verdant land. It takes 2 hours to reach Phedi. From Phedi, it’s half an hour drive by private Car to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel. Trek duration- 6 and half hours.

Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu: Early in the morning before 6:30 AM breakfast and 7: am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu free.
Day 17: Last Minute transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Cost: Ask us

Tea-house Lodge Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle & tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• 3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 2 nights in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
• One professional English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
• Trekking Permit and National Park permits Fees.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All official taxes and service charge.

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle & tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• 3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 2 nights in Pokhara, at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
• One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
• Trekking Permit and National Park permits Fees.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara Kathmandu and airport tax.
• Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara and airport tax.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crews.

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