Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Day 1: Arrival to Hotel and Transfer to the Hotel

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   Our representative will greet you at the international airport and take you to the hotel where you will be staying overnight. Our representative will give briefing of the tour. You will be left at hotel in Thamel. You can visit the local restaurants and bars around Thamel which is actually quite dazzling and beautiful. Or You can walk for about 15 minutes and visit one of the oldest market of Nepal known by the name of Ason.

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and trekking preparation day

1. Swaymbhunath
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   During sightseeing visit Soyambhunath-The Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath-The crematory place, Boudhanath- Buddhist monastery and Kathmandu Durbar Square-ancient palace place. All of the four places are the gems of the City of the Temples.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (6 hours drive)

1. Pokhara
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   As your bus leaves early morning at 7 a.m., take an early breakfast and catch your bus from Tourist Bus Station. The journey to Pokhara is always wonderful as you will pass several small and big settlements via raging Trishuli River. On the way, the bus will stop for the lunch.
   
   By Private Vehicle: - You can also drive to Pokhara with a private vehicle. Trek Nepal Himalayas arranges the private vehicle transportation to Pokhara on our client's request. You are requested to add the request for the private vehicle while making the booking.
   By Flight: Those who do not want to travel overland, or want to skip the long journey on the bumpy road can choose this option. The Flight will take around 30 minutes to get to Pokhara.
   In Pokhara, you can finally check the gears and can hire or buy them if you have forgotten anything. In the evening walk around the wonderful Phewa Lake yourself.
2. Phewa Tal
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   Explore

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1070m./1.5 hours) and trek to Ulleri (1960m./4-5 hours/8 km approx.)

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   Take an early breakfast and get ready for the trekking. Today you will first take a short drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. From Nayapul, you will be starting your trekking. The trail from Nayapul is an easy trail where you walk through the stone paved steps passing several small villages. Just below Ulleri, you will be treated with the first glimpse of Annapurna South and Himchuli

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m./6-7 hours trek/ 12km approx..)

1. Ghorepani
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   A tough yet wonderful trekking day. Today you will be trekking through the dense rhododendron forest. The hiking will be more special if it is in the spring as the Rhododendron blooms around with seven colors. Upon you reach Ghorepani, you will forget all the pains you had during the walking as the mountain views are just perfect and refreshing. Enjoy a hot cup of tea with awe-inspiring views of the mountains.

Day 6: Hike to Poon Hill (3210m./1 hour/2.5 k.m approx.), trek to Tadapani (2630m./4-5 hours trek/8k.m approx.)

1. Poon Hill
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   The best day of the trekking. Wake up early morning, take your torch light and start the hiking up to Poon Hill. It takes one hour to get up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani. At Poon Hill, you can collect the superb sunrise view in Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges.
   After collecting the amazing views, trek back to Ghorepani for the breakfast, then after start your trek to Tadapani. On the way to Tadapani, the wonderful views of the mountains accompany you.

Day 7: Trek to Chhommorong (2170m./4-5 hours trek/9km approx.)

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   The trail till Kimrong is ascending. From Kimrong trek gently to get to Chhmommorng which is small Gurung village.

Day 8: Trek to Bamboo (2310m./4-5 hours trek/ 8k.m approx.)

1. Ghandruk
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   As easy trekking day. On the way to Bamboo, you will be passing Sinuwa(2360m.) which offers wonderful views of Annapurna and the Ghandruk village

Day 9: Trek to Deurali (3230m./3-4 hours trek/7 km. approx.)

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   Take an early breakfast then start the trekking through the long steep stone staircase to Dobhan (2600m.) From Doban you will further to Himalaya(2920m.) then pass the Hinku Cave before getting to Deurali

Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp(4130m./5-6 hours trek/ 12km approx.) via Machhapuchre Base Camp(3700m.)

1. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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   Slightly hard plus equally rewarding trekking day. First climb up to Machhapuchre base camp which offers the stunning view of Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna.
   Further, push yourself up to Annapurna Base Camp which also treats you with magnificent views of the mountains including, South, Machhapuchhre, AnnSouth, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks.

Day 11: Trek back to Bamboo (2310m./7-8 hours trek/15 km approx.)

1. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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   Long yet easy trekking day. Most of the trail you follow today will be downhill. Trek gently to Bamboo with enjoying the extraordinary landscapes

Day 12: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780m./5-6 hours/10 km approx.)

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   Take an early breakfast and start the trekking. The trail till Khuldighar(2540m.). From there trek downhill to Chhomorng and further more downhill to Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is Natural Hot Spring place where you can take a dip in the hot water pond and refresh the tired body.

Day 13: Trek back to Nayapul(3-4 hours trek/8 km. approx.) then drive back to Pokhara(1.5 hours drive)

1. Pokhara
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   After the breakfast, trek down to Nayapul. Along the way, you can enjoy the wonderful landscapes. From Nayapul you will be taking a drive back to Pokhara. In the free time, you can walk around the Pokhara city yourself.
   Note: If you want to skip the trekking, then you can drive back to Pokhara from Jhinu Danda directly.

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu (6-7 hours drive)

1. Kathmandu
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   As your bus leaves early morning at 8 a.m., take an early breakfast and catch your bus from Tourist Bus Station and drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, the bus will stop for the lunch.
   By Private Vehicle: - You can also drive back with a private vehicle. Trek Nepal Himalayas arranges the private vehicle transportation to Kathmandu on our client's request. You are requested to add the request for the private vehicle while making the booking.
   By Flight: Those who do not want to travel overland, or want to skip the long journey on the bumpy road can choose this option. The Flight will take around 30 minutes to get to Kathmandu.
   In Kathmandu, you can do some last shopping in Thamel.

Day 15: Fly back home.

1. Kathmandu
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   You will be transferred to Kathmandu International Airport to catch your returning flight. Trip Ends.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness