Annapurna Base Camp – Guided *TREK*

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to hotel.

This is your first day of 13 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary. You are here in Nepal as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our hotel representative will receive you. They will transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Get some rest. You will have an individual room for yourself with good services. You can walk around your hotel in the evening.

Most of the tourists visit Thamel. It is a busy tourist hub in Kathmandu. There are lots of cafes where you can stay reading books. There are nightclubs and pubs where you can enjoy live music.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Sightseeing Kathmandu Durbar square, Pashupatinath and application for the permits.

On the second day of Annapurna Base Camp 13 Days Itinerary, you can visit some of the tourist destinations in Kathmandu. There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. 

Kathmandu Valley Tour is available for an additional cost or explore Thamel (free day).

If you need some trekking accessories Thamel has many shops, we can recommend. They sell and rent trekking accessories at reasonable prices.

Overnight in Kathmandu (trekking starts tomorrow).

Travel Duration: 6 Hours

Travel Distance: 204 km

Max Altitude: 1400m, Kathmandu

Our guide or representative will receive you at your hotel early on the third morning, then to the bus station; tourist bus to Pokhara.

The tourist bus is well facilitated, comfortable seats and wide windows. The bus stops twice in the 6-hour journey for lunch and to stretch the legs. 

A cozy overnight in Pokhara.

Trek Duration: 4 hours

Trek Distance: 13 km from Nayapul

Max Altitude: 1480m, Tikha Dhunga

We begin the trek by riding on a private vehicle to Nayapul from Pokhara. Reaching Nayapul takes around half an hour from Pokhara.

The real trek now starts as we reach Nayapul. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy. From Nayapul, we start walking along the banks of Modi Khola. After following the riverbank for nearly 15 minutes, we reach Birethanti.

Birethanti is a big village. There are many shops, lodges, and teahouses in Birethanti. We follow the trekking trail. Continuing our walks through the villages, we will reach Bhurungdi Khola.

We will follow the trail along the northern bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. Now, the trail ascends slowly to Hille.

From Hille, Tikhe Dhunga is only a short climb on rock staircases. Finally, we will reach the village of Tikhe Dhunga. Overnight in Tikhe Dhunga.

Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Trek Distance: 10.3 km

Max Elevation: 2874 m, Ghorepani

After breakfast we begin to trek towards Ghorepani village.

The trek begins with a gentle climb towards the steep climb on rock staircases to Ulleri. Ulleri is a big village of Magar inhabitants. We will see admirable views of Himchuli and Annapurna South from there.

From Ulleri, we take a gentle uphill climb through Rhododendron and Oak Jungles. On the way to the Ghorepani village, we walk through the villages at Banthati and Nangethanti.

Walking for several hours, we finally reach Ghorepani village. Ghorepani village is a large village that sits on the top of a hill. From the village, we can get a marvelous vista of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.

Overnight in Ghorepani.

Trek Duration: 7 hours

Trek Distance: 14 km

Max Altitude: 2610m

We will start very early in the morning (long-day). The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is a famous trek in the Annapurna region.

We will take a short one hour hike to Poon Hill. Situated at an elevation of 3,210 m, Poon Hill is one of the best vantage points. We can enjoy the magnificent Himalayan dawn.

The unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas from Poon Hill is astounding. We will see a complete Himalayan range of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We will get a sight of Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Lamjung Himal, and many others.

We will spend about an hour at Poon Hill and will return back to Ghorepani. After breakfasting at Ghorepani, we will begin our day hike. Today can be one of the most exciting days on our 13 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary.

From Ghorepani, we will make a climb along the ridges. Crossing the Pine and Rhododendron forests, we reach Deurali.

From Deurali, the trail descends to Banthanti and finally to Tadapani. Overnight in a local guesthouse at Tadapani village.

Trek Duration: 5 hours

Trek Distance: 7.6 km

Max Altitude: 2170m

From Tadapani, the trail descends down through Rhododendron forest on seventh day of Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary 13 Days. This is quite a continuous descent of about an hour. The trail drops down through beautiful terraced fields. After descending, we meet at Kimrong Khola. We cross over the suspension bridge at Kimrong Khola.

The descending portions are now done. The remaining part of the trail is an ascent uphill and a straight walk to Chhomrong. We walk through the beautiful Chule village. On following the trekking trail further, we will reach Chhomrong.

Chhomrong is a densely populated village. The village comprises Gurung communities. The people are very calm, cheerful, and friendly.

Above the Chhomrong village, we will see some peaks like Mt. Annapurna south, Himchuli, and the Virgin Peak. The peaks are so close and so real!

Overnight in Chhomrong.

Trek Duration: 6 hours.

Trek Distance: 8.6 km

Max Altitude: 2600m, Himalaya Hotel

We start after a hot breakfast in Chhomrong. The trail descends down to Chomrong Khola. We will cross the suspension bridge over the Chhomrong Khola. We will then continue our walk uphill to a place called Khuldi Ghar. The trail passes through a dense and dark forest of Rhododendron and Oak.

From Khuldi Ghar, the trek route has a deep steep into a long, steep, and slippery stone staircase. We trek deep into bamboo and rhododendron forests. Alongside the trail, we will see large fern species.

The last part of the trek completes with a 2-hour ascent to Dovan. Overnight in Dovan on eighth day of 13 Days Annapurna Base Camp Itinerary.

Trek Duration: Dovan- MBC: 3 hours, MBC to ABC: 2 hours

Trek Distance: 15 km

Max Altitude: 4130m, Annapurna Base Camp

After early morning breakfast, we will trek to Deurali. We will take a short break at Deurali and will start again towards Hinko Cave.

Before arriving at the Annapurna Base Camp, we reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp, 3700 meters. Lots of trekkers stop here for an overnight stay.

We will walk further towards Annapurna Base camp, our ultimate destination. With full power and excitement, we reach Annapurna Base Camp, 4130m. The base camp sits between the mountains. Thus, some call it Annapurna Sanctuary.

The base camp area is majestic. It offers spectacular vistas of the snow-capped Himalayas so clear, and so nearby. The Himalayan range includes Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli Peak, Fishtail, Lamjung Himal and Barah Shikhar.

Overnight at the base of Annapurna, the Annapurna Base Camp.

Trek Duration: 6 hours

Trek Distance: 10.7 km

Max Altitude: 4130m, Annapurna Base Camp

The trail from Annapurna Base Camp descends down to Bamboo via MBC and Dovan on the tenth day of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking 13 Days Itinerary. Trekking from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan takes nearly 7 hours. We trek down to Bamboo by following the earlier trail.

Be extra careful while descending through rugged sections. Overnight in Bamboo.

Trek Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Trek Distance: 8 km

Max Altitude: 2400m, Chhomrong

From Bamboo, we follow the same trail back to Chhomrong. Enjoy the walk and the lovely surroundings.

The trek goes uphill from Bamboo to Kuldi. From Kuldi, the trek takes a descending section along the Chhomrong Khola.

From Chhomrong Khola, we climb through the dense forest of rhododendron and pines. We will now follow the stone steps to Chomrong.

After we reach Chhomrong, we will descend to Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is the place where there is the famous natural hot water spring.

Relax your tight muscles in the hot water. Enjoy the bath in a natural hot spring.

Walk to Chhomrong for an overnight stay.

Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Trek Distance: 9.8 km

Max Altitude: 2170m, Ghandrung

On this day, we will trek to the beautiful Gurung village, Ghandrung village.

Overnight in Ghandrung.

Trek Duration: 4 hours

Trek Distance: 8.6 km

Breakfast at Ghandrung then trekking onto Birethanti (3 hours), rest then onto Natyapul; bus from Nayapul to Pokhara, overnight in Pokhara – final day of Annapurna Base Camp trek!

Tonight, we celebrate 🙂

eparture!!!!

Early morning breakfast and then check out from the hotel. Our representatives will then transfer you to the airport for your next destination, and/or Kathmandu.

Tribhuvan International Airport and/or Kathmandu is 6 hours by bus or 40 minutes by plane; flights can be arranged prior at an additional cost (POA).