Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

   10 Days    Trip Id ( 001-A-124)

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Annapurna Base Camp trek has always been a very popular choice for most adventure trekkers in the world. A walk, all the way up to the altitude of 4,243meter not just greets trekkers with mesmerizing views of the Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre, Gandharva Chuli, Patal Hiun Chuli, and other peaks rising above 7000 and 8000meter, but also with a stunning landscape that presents the glimpses of heaven on earth. Moreover, the area is extremely prettified with the beautiful settlement of people en route to the base camp of Mount Annapurna.

This short Annapurna Base Camp trekking package includes full board (food and accommodation) during the trek, transportation costs from Kathmandu-Pokhara- Nayapul, and back to Pokhara from Nayapul. Trekkers can also get a free map for this hike. For more information on what other features come with this hike or how you can customize it to your needs just contact us! Our staff is always happy to help, so don't hesitate! The major attractions of this journey include Pokhara, the village of Ghandruk, and the base camp itself which leads up towards the Annapurna mountain range. Annapurna Base Camp hiking trip is considered a moderate difficulty; therefore any person who has sound health will be able to plan this expedition in an appropriate time frame between March-May or September - December because any season during these times is very supportive in every aspect that relates with trails, weather conditions/temperature/visibility.

Moreover, if you are looking to explore more areas of this region, we suggest you try our 15 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek.  This package includes additional attractions like Ghorepani, Poonhill, and some of the World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. If you choose this package, Amigo Treks and Expedition will be completely assisting you in everything you require (accommodation, restaurants, airport transfers, day trips, and other extra activities) throughout your stay in Nepal as we will be there right from the day you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport till the time departure time.

We always help you to make an informed decision. We can help you plan your trek any way you want. Enjoy!


Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 200km

Day 03: Drive to Ghandruk (3h) and trek to Chhomrong (2170m/7,119ft) 15km 5-6h

Day 04: Trek from Chhomrong to Deurali (3230m/10,597ft) 13km 6-7h

Day 05: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) 6km 5h

Day 06: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft) 12.5km 6-7h

Day 07: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu (1,780m/5,839ft) 8km 5 hours

Day 08: Trek from Jhinu to Kyumi (6km) 2.5h and drive to Pokhara 2-3h

Day 09: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (If you want to spend some days in Pokhara, return ticket will be provided any day you want to come back)

Day 10: Departure Day


Package Includes:

  • Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle (car/jeep/minivan)
  • 2 nights twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu (3 Star  Hotel)
  • 2 nights twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara at (3 Star Hotel)
  • All required trekking permits 
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (Deluxe A/C Tourist Bus) (Flight or private car can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Private jeep transportation from Pokhara to Ghandruk and Kyumi to Pokhara
  • Three meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), every day during the trek
  • 3 cups Tea/Coffee (Served in a cup only), every day during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits served after dinner, every day during the trek
  • Unlimited purified drinking water (medicated), during the trek
  • All accommodation on twin-sharing basis (lodges/teahouses) except at Deurali and Annapurna Base Camp
  • Government-licensed, English-speaking, experienced and knowledgeable guide and his entire expenses
  • Porter (One porter for every 2 members) and his entire expenses
  • Insurance of Guide and Porter
  • All required local tax and Govt. taxes
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
  • Amigo duffle bag & trekking route map (As a souvenir)
  • Adventure certificate (upon completion of the trek)
  • First Aid Kit (Basic) with Oximeter
  • Farewell dinner

 

Package Excludes:

  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Wi-fi, hot showers, battery charging while on a trek
  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara  except for breakfast and farewell dinner
  • Personal expenses like mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, snacks, extra meal, etc.
  • Cost of WI-Fi, battery charging and hot shower service.
  • Travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation over 5000 meters, trip cancellation and cost of treatment caused by COVID-19 or any other unforeseen disease or illness
  • Tips to staff (as an appreciation) and any other extending trips and accommodation.

Day 01: Arrival day

Welcome to Nepal and Amigo Treks and Expedition. A company representative will meet and greet you in a hall that is outside elevator of the Tribhuvan International Airport. This representative will then transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu and help you with check in formalities. A short meeting will be conducted either at our office, or your hotel in order to introduce you to your guide, check your equipment, brief you regarding the trek and settle the final payment. After the meeting, you can spend time at leisure. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 200km

You will drive to Pokhara today. It's a 200-kilometer, 6-hour drive west of Kathmandu Valley. As per this package, the drive to Pokhara is on a tourist bus, which leaves around 7:00 in the morning. Therefore, after breakfast at the hotel, or carrying packed breakfast, your will leave your hotel and head to the tourist bus station, with your guide, to start your Kathmandu-Pokhara journey. Majority of the drive is on the Prithvi Highway that runs along the Trishuli and Marsyangdi Rivers. The entire highway is very scenic as you will get to see the beautiful farmlands, hamlets, green hills. The motels, teahouses, lodges that are built at various places along the highway serve the travelers with meals and accommodation as per their requirements. Your bus will stop once for lunch and few time for toilet break before reaching Pokhara. Once in Pokhara, your guide will drop you off to your hotel and help you with check in formalities. You can spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Ghandruk (3h) and trek to Chhomrong (2170m/7,119ft) 15km 6-7h

Today, you will first drive to Ghandruk from Pokhara in a private jeep and then hike to Chhomrong. The total driving distance is about 32 kilometers and takes about 3 hours to reach Ghandruk from Pokhara. After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, you will start your day's journey. Leaving Pokhara, you will continue west on Pokhara-Baglung Highway to Nayapul, which is about 14 kilometers. From Nayapul, leaving the highway, you will take the right turn and continue north for about 18 kilometers to reach the culturally rich Gurung (ethnic group in Nepal) village, Ghandruk. The views of the Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhre grow more prominent and stunning as you approach the village of Ghandruk. The landscape throughout the drive is eye-catching. From Ghandruk you will start you hike to Chhomrong, which is located at the distance of about 15kilometers from Ghandruk. The trail first leads upwards to the trail junction, where the trail to Tadapani branches off west and to Chhomrong, branches down north. Following the Chhomrong trail, you will continue on a steep downhill (about 640m descent) trail to Kimrong Khola, enjoying the wheat field. Crossing the bridge over the Kimrong River, a steep and strenuous ascent will eventually take you to Chhomrong, which is the last village on the way to Annapurna Base camp. Overnight in a lodge in Chhomrong.  

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner  

Please note: You also have an option to drive to Motkyu (3.5h) from Pokhara and trek to Chhomrong (3h), instead of driving to Ghandruk.       

Day 04: Trek from Chhomrong to Deurali (3230m/10,597ft) 13km 6-7h

Today's journey is from Chhomrong to Deurali. The total distance is about 13 kilometers and will take about 6-7 hours to complete from start to finish. From Chhomrong, you will first descend, following the stone-paved trail to cross the bridge over the Chhomrong River, before ascending to Sinuwa. Sinuwa offers distant, but great views of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli. The trail onwards runs along the Modi River all the way up to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Sinuwa to Bamboo is an easy hike. From Bamboo, crossing several rickety bridges over small streams, you will further hike to Himalaya. This part of the trial presents an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful view of soft cascading waterfall falling in every direction on the rocky mountain and Pujinim Barah Temple. Soon, crossing Himalaya, you will enter the avalanche risk zone and the rough terrain of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Tread carefully! Soon you will reach Deurali. Overnight in a lodge (dormitory-style room) in Deurali.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner      

Day 05: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) 6km 5h

Today you will reach the Annapurna Base Camp. You will start your day after breakfast in Deurali. You will continue on an avalanche risk zone up till Machhapuchhre Base Camp. The climb up till Bagar is gentle, but you will have to be very cautious and alert. From Bagar, it's a strenuous hike all the way up to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp, located at 3,700m. This places greets you with a 360-degree view of the peaks of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Some of the views include the view of Machhapuchhre, Gandharwa Chuli, Annapurna III, Annapurna I (World's 10th highest peak), Annapurna South, Hiun Chuli and Tharpu Chuli. This view follows you all the way up to the Annapurna Base Camp. Spend the evening enjoying the grandiose views of the surrounding mountains. Overnight in a lodge (dormitory-style room) in the Annapurna Base Camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner      

Day 06: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft) 12.5km 6-7h

Wake up before the sunrise to enjoy the view of the sun rising over the Annapurna Mountain range from the Annapurna Sanctuary. You will then have your breakfast and start your day's hike. Retracing the steps, today, you will hike all the way down to Bamboo. It's about 12.5 kilometer walk and takes about 6-7 hours to complete the journey. This hike provides you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the majestic terrain one more time. Leaving the rough terrain, you will now enter the forest of the Rhododendron and Oak. You will spend the night in a lodge (twin-sharing room) in Bamboo.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner      

Day 07: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu (1,780m/5,839ft) 8km 5 hours

Today, from Bamboo, you will hike down to Jhinu. It's about 8 kilometers hike and takes about 5 hours to complete the journey. You will start your day after breakfast in Bamboo. Starting Bamboo, you will retrace your steps down till Taulung. However, from Taulung, you will continue on a trail that branches off to Jhinu Danda. About 15-20 min downhill from Jhinu Danda lies a very famous hot spring pool, where trekkers usually go to relax their tired muscle. Therefore, after reaching Jhinu, around afternoon, if you are interested, your guide will take you to this pool to take a relaxing dip. You will then get back to the lodge (twin-sharing room) for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner      

Day 08: Trek from Jhinu to Kyumi (6km) 2.5h and drive to Pokhara 2-3h

Last day of the trek and you will trek to Kyumi and from Kyumi you will drive to Pokhara. The starts with a breakfast in Jhinu. A short hike south, about 6 kilometer, will bring you down to Kyumi. From here, bidding farewell to the Annapurna region, you will drive to Pokhara. You will reach Pokhara in the afternoon. Your guide will drop you to the hotel booked for you in Pokhara and help you with the check-in formalities. You can choose to spend the rest of the day as per your preference. Overnight in a hotel (twin-room) in Pokhara.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Please note: You also have an option to walk to Motkyu and drive to Pokhara.     

Day 09: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (If you want to spend some days in Pokhara, return ticket will be provided any day you want to come back)

You will start your day with breakfast at the hotel and catch an early morning tourist bus to get back to Pokhara. After about 6-7 hour drive you will reach Kathmandu and will be transferred to that hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. In the evening, one of the company representatives will meet you for farewell dinner hosted by the company. Overnight in a hotel (twin-room) in Kathmandu.

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner      

Day 10: Departure Day

This is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. Therefore, as per your airport reporting time, a vehicle will be arranged for you to transfer you from your hotel to the airport. Nevertheless, if you are planning to spend some more days in Nepal, there are some popular tours and adventure activities that Amigo Treks and Expedition can help you plan and arrange.

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