13 DAYS ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

Trip Overview

Discover why “The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is world-famous.

13 Day Annpurna base camp trek is a sample of soaring snow-capped peaks you will see along the trail: Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Mt. Annapurna II (7937 m.), Mt. Annapurna III (7555m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Annapurna south (7219m), Mt. Nilgiri (7041m), Mt. Machapuchare (6998m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6986m) and Tukuche Peak (6920m).

Some of the mountains seen from ABC are Tharpu Chuli (5663m), Singu Chuli (6501m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and South Annapurna (7219m). On the trail, you will see numerous chortens (Buddhist stone monuments), prayer flags, yaks grazing, bamboo and rhododendron forests, and the unique Tibetan style architecture of this region.

One of the main features of this trek is being exposed to the unique cultures of various villages and their enduring lifestyle high in the mountains, such as the Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa, Magar, and Thakali people. Many of these villages have age-old Buddhist an Hindu temples.

The trail takes us through Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chomrong, Deurali villages before reaching Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Your guide will take you through rhododendron and Cyprus forests, across many suspension bridges, point out the unique fauna and flora as you go, and ensure that you get the most rewarding experience to be had in this region.

The trail begins at Nayapul, just 2 hours by road from Pokhara. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities, such as Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who hardy mountain people best known for their smiling faces and hospitality. This trek is less physically demanding than some and is ideally suited to those who wish to trek at a leisurely pace in the Himalaya Region.
An early morning trek to Poon Hill is a highlight of this trek. The sun rising explodes over the mountains changing minute by minute. This is where your camera hits overdrive! More than 10 mountains hit you in the face!
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be most favorable in the time of the spring season. The trail during spring guarantees a display of the stunning rhododendron forests in bloom with red, white, pink flowers.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (8,50m) Duration: 6-7 hours.

Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul & trek to Ulleri (1,900m) Duration: 6-7 hours.

Day 4: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,860m) Duration: 5-6 hours.

Day 5: Hike up to Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210m) & Chuile (2,710m) Duration: 6-7 hours.

Day 6: Trek from Chuile to upper Sinuwa (2360m) Duration: 5-6 hours.

Day 7: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3,200m) Duration: 5-6 hours.

Day 8: Trek from Deurali to ABC (4,120m) Duration: 5-6 hours.

Day 9: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2,400m) Duration: 5-6 hours.

Day 10: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (hot spring) (1760m) via Chomrong; Duration: 5-6 hours.

Day 11: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul & drive to Pokhara (8,20m) Duration: 6-7 hours.

Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu; Duration: 6-7 hours.

Day 13: International departure from Kathmandu Airport.

Trip Includes

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu & Pokhara – lunch, and dinner.
Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa.
Personal travel and medical insurance.
International airfare.
Your personal expenses.
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)

Trip Excludes

International Airport pick-up and drop by car.
Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
Two nights’ standard accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu in a twin-sharing basis including 2 breakfasts.
2 nights’ standard accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Pokhara in a twin-sharing basis including 2 breakfasts.
An experienced and Knowledgeable English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide.
Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).
All Food, Accommodation, Insurance, and transportation for porter and guide.
Annapurna conservation area permit
TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed).
Trekking lodge (Tea House) throughout the trek.
Assistant guide group size of more than 8 people in a group.
Transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara-Kathmandu by bus.
Seasonal fresh fruits every day
Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek
Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (funded by travel insurance)
All government, Local taxes/ vat and official Expenses