Annapurna Base Camp Trek 13 Days

Upon arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, marks as the first day of this 13-day long trekking journey. One of the representatives of the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will be there to receive you with a warm welcome. You will be transferred to one of the luxurious hotels to stay overnight

Our guide will pick you from the hotel early in the morning and we will head towards the tourist bus station which takes 10 minutes walk from Thamel. We will spend almost seven hours to reach Pokhara. After arriving at a Pokhara, you can take a rest, or either you can explore the beauty of the city of the lakes. Overnight at Hotel.

oday after having breakfast, we will take a short drive of around 2 hours ride towards Nayapul. After arriving at Nayapul, our porter will take your luggage and backpack and your trekking journey on foot starts from Nayapul. We will descend to Modi Khola and after crossing the Modi Khola river, we will head towards Hile. We will notice a glimpse of the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail mountain) upon the horizon from the Modi Khola bridge. After a short walk of around 3 to 4 hours uphill, we will finally reach today’s destination, Hile. We will have to stay overnight at local tea houses.

We start our trekking journey on foot. We will pass by a small village named Tikhedhunga. After that, we will be passing through a big village of Ulleri (1,960 m), which is famous for its 3000+ stone staircase. The inclination of the steep stone staircase gave this village the name Ulleri. This village is inhabited by Brahmin and Chhetris while the upper part is inhabited by the Magar tribe. After a long 7 hours of trekking uphill, we will finally reach Ghorepani (2,860 m). Ghorepani is inhabited by Magar peoples. Magar peoples have a unique culture, tradition, and lifestyle. Even at this elevation, we will find the place super clean. The trekking route up to Ghorepani is a laborious one. It is also full of natural sceneries like the green lush forest of beautiful oak and rhododendron forests. We will spend our night at Ghorepani.

Today early in the morning at 4:00 am we will hike to a beautiful viewpoint at Poonhill (3,210m). Poonhill is famous as the best viewpoint of the grand Annapurna region. The sunrise and sunset from here are truly splendid. The view of sunlight pouring into the panoramic Himalayas such as South Annapurna and Dhaulagiri truly is heaven on earth. After spending a few hours at Poonhill, we will trek down to Ghorepani. We will take breakfast and we will continue our climb along the ridges through pine and rhododendron forests. It will bring us to Deurali (3,000m) A short incline from there will bring us to our destination for today, Tadapani (2,610m). We will stay in Tadapani at teahouse.

After having breakfast refreshing and beautiful morning, We will trek down for about six to seven hours towards Sinuwa (2,340 m). The beautiful rhododendron forests will energize us to trek through the beautiful jungle. we will come across some Gurung villages along the trail. We will Explore the unique lifestyle, culture, tradition, and hospitality of the Gurung people in the Annapurna region. As we descend more comfortably than previous trekking day, we will experience the Himalayas getting closer and closer till we reach Chhomrong (2,140 m). We will stop for lunch at Chhomrong with an amazing up-close view of Annapurna South and Himchuli will make us feel like this trekking journey is really worthy. After that, we will be ascending towards Sinuwa Village where we will spend our night today.

We will start our journey with a breakfast towards our next destination at Himalaya Hotel (2,900 m). We will be walking around 5 to 6 hours of strenuous trekking trail today. We will be descending towards the Chhomrong Khola. After crossing the Chhomrong Khola, We will then climb up through the dense forests for a while then go downhill till we reach a gorge called Dovan. A lot of travellers stay at Dovan overnight. Just a short climb uphill will take us from Dovan to Himalaya Hotel where we will spend our night.

After having breakfast, we will start our trek for the final destination at Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). After a short break and Lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp, we will again continue trek to reach our destination at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m). It will take around six hours to reach our ABC. ABC is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary, this place is guarded by mountains in all directions. On reaching Annapurna Base Camp, we will be granted a truly overwhelming view of the Himalayas, after witnessing superb sunset in the Himalayas. We will stay at Annapurna Base Camp at the tea house.

After spending some hours with the mountains, we will take breakfast, then after we will trek down to the beautiful Bamboo village. We will return following the same path. Our trail drops by around 1,700m along the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345m. Arriving at bamboo, we can go for a short exploration of the place. We will stay in the bamboo at teahouse.

After having breakfast at Bamboo, we will trek to reach Jhinu Danda. We will make a steep ascent to Kuldi Ghar. From Bamboo to Sinuwa, and following the stone steps to Lower Chomrong. Afterward, we will climb up a thousand stone steps to reach Chhomrong. Then after, we will descend through the steep trail to Jhinu Danda (Hiotspring). We can enjoy ourselves in the natural hot springs 20 minutes away from Jhinu Danda. We will stay in Jhinu danda at Teahouse.

Today is our final day on the trail and after leaving Jhinu Danda we follow an easily traversed trail alongside the Modi Khola River for about 4 to 5 hours before reaching Birethanti Village. We then continue to Nayapul before driving back to Pokhara. Today’s trek and drive are about 6 to 7 hours.

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. Once again the scenic bus ride will keep us refreshed throughout the journey. On arriving at Kathmandu, you can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Today is the end of the beautiful Annapurna Base Camp journey. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team’s representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back to your home.