Annapurna Base Camp Trekking (7 Days)
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days is the shortest trek to do in Nepal. It is the best and customized trail to the Annapurna region of the Himalayan country, Nepal. Annapurna is a massif of height 8,091m (26,545ft) and base camp at 4,130m above sea level. Annapurna region is famous for hiking, trekking, expediting and climbing. This short trek gives you the glimpse of Nepalese extreme Himalayas, people of different communities with their own cultures, traditions, and values, rare and unique vegetation and wilderness, and unforgettable trail through the snowy landscape. The Annapurna region lies in the central north part of Nepal stretching along with Lamjung Himal from the Kali Gandaki River in the west to Marshyangdi River in the east. The region is an amazing blend of natural and cultural aspects. Experiencing the locales’ cultures and traditions, viewing the flora and fauna like rhododendron, pine, spruce, fir trees, and reptiles, gharials, leopard, langur monkeys, rhesus monkeys, bear, musk deer, utilizing best opportunity to enjoy the panoramic mountain views of mountains like Himchuli Barahi Shikhar, Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Annapurna III makes the trip more interesting and enjoying.
Highlights
- Explore Kathmandu, Nepal's buzzing capital
- Take a private guided tour of trio of sacred sites in the Kathmandu Valley
- Trek through rhododendron forests and traditional Gurung villages
- A hot bath in natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda
- Enjoy spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Mt Fishtail and Annapurna I
- Relax in the serene lakeside city of Pokhara
- Boating in Fewa Lake
Outline Itinerary
| Day 1 | : | Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1200m) 1hrs and trek to Ghandruk (2020m) 5-6 hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | : | Trek to Sinuwa (2340m) 6-7 hrs |
| Day 3 | : | Trek to Deurali (3230m) 6-7hrs |
| Day 4 | : | Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) 5-6 hrs |
| Day 5 | : | Trek descent to Bamboo (2600m) 5-6 hrs |
| Day 6 | : | Trek to Kyumi (1730m) 4-5 hrs |
| Day 7 | : | Trek to Siwai (5-6 hrs) and drive back Pokhara (2 hrs) |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Pokhara - Nayapul - Ghandruk
Today is the first day of your trek. Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Kimche (if you start your trek from Pokhara). But if you start your trek from Kathmandu, you will take an early flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then drive to Kimche and trek to Ghandruk (2020m). Today you will walk for about an hour only. If the day remains clear, you will have a nice view of mountains like Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, and many more. On the day, you will also explore Ghandruk village, and interact with local people, and also visit Gurung museum. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 02: Ghandruk - Chhomrong - Sinuwa Today you will have an interesting trek of about 7 hours to Sinuwa (2,340m) from Ghandruk via Chhomrong. The trail is straight up so you need to keep your pace as slow as possible. At first, you will trek to Komrong Danda and again descend back to Komrong Khola, and then again climb up to Chhomrong (big and beautiful village of the region). From Chhomrong, you will trek down to the river and again climb upward to Sinuwa. If the luck favors you and the weather remains clear, you will have a fantastic view of mountains and the surrounding area.
Day 03: Sinuwa - Bamboo - Dovan - Himalaya - Deurali Today we wake up in the early morning and observe the greatest view of mountains and the dews-formed environment if the weather remains nice and calm. Then after having a light breakfast, you will start the trek to Deurali (3,200m) which will take about 6 to 7 hours to complete. The trail offers uphill and jungle walks, which will aid you to observe floral and faunal scenarios. On the way, you will pass through Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 04: Deurali - MBC to Annapurna Base Camp Today is the most awaited day of the trek when you will reach Annapurna Base Camp, the destination of our trek. Base Camp is located at an altitude of 4,130m. It will take 5 to 6 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp from Deurali. You will also reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp from where you will have the majestic view of mountains like Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Himchuli, Gandharva Chuli, Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, and many more named and unnamed. From here, you will continue to Annapurna Base Camp. If the luck remains good, you will be able to have the best sunset view ever. Here you will stay at a lodge.
Day 05: Annapurna Base Camp - MBC - Deurali - Himalayan - Dovan - Bamboo This day with an early wake-up, you will have a pleasing Himalayan vista of Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Himchuli, and Gandharvachuli. Sunrise view also remains awesome. After having a chill breakfast, we will stay trekking to Bamboo (2,340m) from the base camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. It will take 6 to 7 hours to reach Bamboo from Annapurna Base Camp. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 06: Bamboo - Sinuwa - Chhomrong - Jhinu - Kyumi On this day, waking early in the morning is followed by having a light breakfast. Then the trek of the day starts. You will trek from Bamboo to Kyumi via Sinuwa, Chhomrong, and Jhinu. Jhinu is located at an altitude of 1,690m from sea level. Finally, you will reach Kyumi after about 6 hours of walk. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 07: Kyumi to Siwai to Nayapul to Pokhara This day, you will trek from Kyumi to Nayapul via Siwai. From there you will drive to Pokhara airport and then take a flight to Kathmandu directly. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Ghandruk - Chhomrong - Sinuwa Today you will have an interesting trek of about 7 hours to Sinuwa (2,340m) from Ghandruk via Chhomrong. The trail is straight up so you need to keep your pace as slow as possible. At first, you will trek to Komrong Danda and again descend back to Komrong Khola, and then again climb up to Chhomrong (big and beautiful village of the region). From Chhomrong, you will trek down to the river and again climb upward to Sinuwa. If the luck favors you and the weather remains clear, you will have a fantastic view of mountains and the surrounding area.
Day 03: Sinuwa - Bamboo - Dovan - Himalaya - Deurali Today we wake up in the early morning and observe the greatest view of mountains and the dews-formed environment if the weather remains nice and calm. Then after having a light breakfast, you will start the trek to Deurali (3,200m) which will take about 6 to 7 hours to complete. The trail offers uphill and jungle walks, which will aid you to observe floral and faunal scenarios. On the way, you will pass through Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 04: Deurali - MBC to Annapurna Base Camp Today is the most awaited day of the trek when you will reach Annapurna Base Camp, the destination of our trek. Base Camp is located at an altitude of 4,130m. It will take 5 to 6 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp from Deurali. You will also reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp from where you will have the majestic view of mountains like Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Himchuli, Gandharva Chuli, Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, and many more named and unnamed. From here, you will continue to Annapurna Base Camp. If the luck remains good, you will be able to have the best sunset view ever. Here you will stay at a lodge.
Day 05: Annapurna Base Camp - MBC - Deurali - Himalayan - Dovan - Bamboo This day with an early wake-up, you will have a pleasing Himalayan vista of Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Himchuli, and Gandharvachuli. Sunrise view also remains awesome. After having a chill breakfast, we will stay trekking to Bamboo (2,340m) from the base camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. It will take 6 to 7 hours to reach Bamboo from Annapurna Base Camp. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 06: Bamboo - Sinuwa - Chhomrong - Jhinu - Kyumi On this day, waking early in the morning is followed by having a light breakfast. Then the trek of the day starts. You will trek from Bamboo to Kyumi via Sinuwa, Chhomrong, and Jhinu. Jhinu is located at an altitude of 1,690m from sea level. Finally, you will reach Kyumi after about 6 hours of walk. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 07: Kyumi to Siwai to Nayapul to Pokhara This day, you will trek from Kyumi to Nayapul via Siwai. From there you will drive to Pokhara airport and then take a flight to Kathmandu directly. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Inclusions
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 4-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights if required
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusions
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Private transportation except what is mentioned in inclusion section
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)