1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
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$880 | $830 | $ 796 |
Pay $176 Now & $704 on arrival | Pay $166 Now & $664 On arrival | Pay $159 Now & $637 on arrival |
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!
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 6-7 hour
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6,364ft) 5-6 hour
Day 04: Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2,360m/7,742ft) 5-6 hour
Day 05: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3,230m/10,597ft) 6 hours
Day 06: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) 5 hours
Day 07: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,340m/7,677ft) 6 hours
Day 08: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1,780m/5,839ft) 5 hours
Day 09: Trek from Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 7 hours
Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 7-8 hrs drive (1,300m/4,264 ft) if you want to spend some days in pokhara return ticket will be provided any day you want to come back
Day 11: Departure Day
Trip Includes
Trip Excludes
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft) Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a 3-star standard hotel located in Thamel. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Meals included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music, and Ethnic dance.)
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 6-7 hour Pokhara is the destination set for today. Early in the morning, our guides will come to pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the bus station to catch a comfortable tourist standard bus to Pokhara. The bus will head towards the west of the Kathmandu Valley and continue towards the western part of Nepal, following the Prithvi Highway along the Trisuli River. The bus will stop twice – once for breakfast and one for lunch and then continue until we reach Pokhara. Pokhara is located 200km west of the Kathmandu Valley. After a 6-7 hour ride, we reach Pokhara. The evening can be utilized by exploring the lake area. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Pokhara. Meals included: Nil (Highlights of the day: Comfortable tourist bus ride, the windy highway along the Trisuli River, breathtaking view of waterfalls, river, jungle, hamlets higher up on the hills, terraced fields with seasonal crops, different vegetations, curious faces of people running motels, restaurants and lodges, Lake area and nightlife in Pokhara.)
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6,364ft) 5-6 hour Today is the first day of the trek and Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village, is the destination set for the day. We start with a 2 hour (max) bus ride to Nayapul from Pokhara. On reaching Nayapul, the trail first drops down to Birethanti, crossing the suspension bridge over the Bhurungdi River. Birethanti is a beautiful village, where trekkers will have to fulfill the necessary check-in formalities at the office of ACAP. Then the ultimate upward walk begins towards the village of Ghandruk. Initially, the trail winds along the Modi River and the trail is flat up till Syauli Bazaar. Leaving the riverbank, we then hike on a winding path till Kimche. From Kimche, the trail further ascends towards Ghandruk crossing Chane. The evening can be spent exploring the village. On request, we can also make the arrangements for a cultural show in the evening. The night will be spent at a lodge in Ghandruk. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Awe-inspiring view of Modi River, Annapurna South, Hiun Chuli, Fishtail, beautiful landscape, and farming land, the experience of countryside lifestyle of Nepal and the beautiful Gurung settlement, their culture, lifestyle, tradition, as well as the museum, temple, and mane.)
Day 04: Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2,360m/7,742ft) 5-6 hour Sinuwa is the destination set for today. Leaving the beautiful village of Ghandruk behind, it’s now time to hike up towards the destination of the trek. Initially following the bank of the Modi River, we ascend for some time, and then leaving the river behind, we climb towards the huge boulders. Walking past the boulder, we cross the bridge over the Kimrong River and climb a steep trail that will take us to the Gurung village, Chhomrong, crossing Jhinu Danda. From Chhomrong, we cross the bridge across the Chhomrong river and enjoying the view of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forest, we hike up to Sinuwa. The night will be spent at a lodge in Sinuwa. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Spectacular view of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, the trail accompanied by rivers, small settlements of Gurung people, huge boulders, bamboo, rhododendron and oak forest, beautiful landscape and insight on the lifestyle of Gurung people.)
Day 05: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3,230m/10,597ft) 6 hours Deurali is the destination set for today. We start with an easy walk from Sinuwa that continues till bamboo passes Kuldhigar. Then a steep stone staircase will take us to Dobhan, crossing a suspension bridge. The trail is accompanied by bamboo, rhododendron, and Oak forest. Then a steep climb continues through the valley towards Himalaya and Hinku Cave. Then we finally reach Deurali. The night will be spent at a lodge in Deurali. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: A trail accompanied by bamboo, rhododendron and oak forest, and the pleasant view of the waterfall, temple, and cave)
Day 06: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) 5 hours This day will finally take you to the base camp of Annapurna, which is both - the destination of the day and the trek. A gentle climb on a trail along the Modi River will first take us to Bagar. From Bagar, a strenuous hike will first take us to the base camp of Machhapuchhre (3,700m). After resting here for about an hour taking snaps, enjoying the view of Machhapuchhre along with other snow-capped peaks towering above 7000-8000 meters; we follow a wide trail that leads us to the Annapurna Sanctuary. We then finally reach our destination, the South Annapurna Base Camp which greets us with a 360-degree vista of snow-covered peaks. The night will be spent at a lodge in the Annapurna Base Camp. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Surrounding view of snow-capped peaks, including Machhapuchhre, Gandharwa Chuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, and Patal Hiun Chuli, view of other sibling peaks, and the view of Annapurna South Glacier.
Day 07: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,340m/7,677ft) 6 hours Bamboo is the destination set for today. After enjoying the mighty Annapurna Sanctuary, we retrace the same trail that drops all the way down through Bagar, Deurali, and Dobhan to Bamboo. The trail is accompanied by a waterfall, cave, temple and passes through the forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo forest. After walking for about 6 hours, we finally reach the destination of the day, that is, Bamboo. The night will be spent at a lodge in Bamboo. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Spectacular view of Annapurna with other surrounding peaks, a forest of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak, and the extraordinary landscape featuring waterfalls, caves, and temples)
Day 08: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1,780m/5,839ft) 5 hours Jhinu Danda is the destination set for today. From Bamboo, we first hike up to Kuldhigar, where the office of ACAP and the visitor center are located. We then hike down to the bridge across the Chhomrong River passing Sinuwa. We cross the bridge and enter the beautiful Gurung village of Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, a steep descent will take us to Jhinu Danda. The Jhinu hot spring is 15-20minutes downhill from Jhinu Danda. You can relax your tired muscles by taking a relaxing dip in the hot spring bathing pool. The night will be spent at a lodge in Jhinu Danda. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Trail accompanied bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forest, several up and downhill walk, a beautiful settlement of Gurung people at Chhomrong, and a relaxing hot spring bath at Jhinu Hot Spring.)
Day 09: Trek from Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 7 hours Crossing the bridge over the Modi River, the trail initially passes through a sporadic bamboo forest, which then crosses various small settlements up and downhill, decorated with terrace farms featuring seasonal crops till Syauli Bazaar. From Syauli Bazaar onwards, the trail is flat up till Nayapul. Following this flat trail, we walk up to Birethanti, where your guides will complete the necessary check-out formalities. Then crossing the bridge over Bhurungdi River we walk up to Nayapul. We catch a bus or a private vehicle at Nayapul, which will take us to Pokhara after about 2 hours ride. The evening can be spent exploring the attraction of Pokhara city. Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Highlights of the day: Beautiful bamboo and mixed forest, magnificent views of a number of small settlements of Gurung people, terraced farms with seasonal crops, waterfall, river, and a comfortable bus ride to Pokhara.)
Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 7-8 hrs drive (1,300m/4,264 ft) Today, from Pokhara we catch a tourist standard bus to Kathmandu. Leaving Pokhara we head east toward the capital city, Kathmandu. After 7 hours of driving all the way through Prithvi Highway, we reach Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu you will be escorted to your hotel, where you can freshen up and rest for some time. Around the evening, the company representatives conduct a short meeting to discuss the trip, your experience, and the feedback. By the time dinner will also be ready. The night will be spent at a 3-star standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11: Departure Day This day is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal. (The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In case of special days like sunrise viewing days our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-4:30am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge or also in a tourist standard hotel (subject to availability) where we stop for overnight. While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.)
Meals included: Breakfast
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