Description

Trek to the base camp of the 10th highest mountain of the world, Mt Annapurna (8091m), during this 12-day guided trip to Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy traveling through a diversified landscape consisting of both temperate and alpine forests, streams, highland pastures and rocky terrain punctuated by isolated mountain hamlets, temples and monasteries.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
After arriving in Kathmandu, a representative from Yatriyo.com will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. Overnight Stay in Hotel
Included meals: Dinner

Day 02: 6-7 hours drive to Pokhara(827m/2,700ft)
After the breakfast, We take an early morning drive to Pokhara, the beautiful lake city and catch great views of terraced rice field, eye-catching landscape, Trisuli and Marsyangdi Rivers and the Himalayas. Overnight Stay in Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 03: Drive to Naya Pul and 5 - 6 hours trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft)
We drive to Naya Pul (1 hour and 20 minutes) and start the trek. From Birethanti, we trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. If time permits, we also visit the Gurung museum today.  Overnight in Ghandruk.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 04: Trek to Chomrong (2170m/7120ft): 5 - 6 hours
The trail from Ghandruk to Komrong Danda is slowly up. From Komrong Danda, you will trek down to Kimrong Khola. On the way, we can enjoy great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Ganggapurna.  Again climb up to Chomrong, Chomrong is another nice and big village.  If the weather is nice, you will have nice Mountain View, overnight at Lodge.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 05: Trek to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft): 4 - 5 hours
You will trek down to the river and will climb again to Sinuwa. It is an easy walk through rhododendron festooned with orchids and ferns then steep down with stone staircase to Bamboo. Overnight stay in Bamboo.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 06: Trekking from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 3 - 4 hours
You will trek via Sinuwa to Deurali. The trail is mostly uphill and jungle walk. It takes 6-7 hours walk. You will pass Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya during the trek. We can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 07: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft): 5- 6 hours
Above Deurali the valley widens and becomes less steep. The trail is all the way uphill. When you arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp, you will have again the nice view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gandharva Chuli, Glacier Dom, Annapurna III, Gangapurna etc. You will continue to Annapurna Base Camp.  Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 – 8 hours
Today’s trek is downhill, so it shouldn’t be very difficult.  After enjoying Brilliant Mountain view and taking a hot cup of tea or coffee we take hot breakfast and trek down to Dovan or Bamboo via MBC, Deurali, and Himalaya. We take tea and lunch break on the way. Stay overnight at lodge.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 09: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5770 ft): 5 - 6 hours
From Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will be resting for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to soothe our aching body. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 10: Trek to Naya Pul then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1-hour drive
We get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. We have lunch on the way. Our trek will end at Naya Pul where we board our vehicle to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

*If the road construction connecting Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul is complete, driving from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara could be another option.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11: Drive Back to Kathmandu: 6-7 hours
After the Breakfast in the Hotel, We will head back to Kathmandu. We enjoy the day leisurely or catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any landmarks we missed during our first day in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 12: Final Departure
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Our representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.