Annapurna Base Camp Trek

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide for your sightseeing tour. You will visit the following sites.

Swyambunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site): You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises.

Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site): Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples of Nepal. It is located on the banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the most famous temple dedicated to god Shiva.

Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath Stupa is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping a constant watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site): Patan Durbar Square – located in central of city Lalitpur. It displays the Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts. The rest of your time is free for further exploration and some shopping near to your hotel—overnight in  Kathmandu.

After breakfast, leave Kathmandu for Pokhara (known as The Lake City owing to the large number of lakes in the city) as you leave Kathmandu, the landscape changes. You will see hills, small settlements, and terraced farms. Upon your arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, you are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), the five peaks of Annapurna, and others. Check-in to the hotel and take a rest. You may also stroll in the streets of Pokhara and just enjoy being in one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal. Overnight in Pokhara.

Part of your hiking out to Tikhedunga via Birethanti this is a pretty easy flat hike as you pass through several small lively villages and settlements. After some time, you will ascend gently to the final destination Tikhedhunga. Overnight at Tikhedhunga.

After breakfast, ascend steeply for the first 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri and Banthanti. This path gives breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), and the grand Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Your trail now gets quite easy going as you pass through rhododendron and shadowy forests amidst the cackling of birds which gives you good feelings till you ascend gently up to the final camp. Overnight at Ghorepani.

In the early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains then Hike back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast at the Lodge and trek to Tadapani. Most of the trail trek through rhododendron forest, the beautiful flower makes the jungle colourful in spring when they bloom. Overnight at Tadapani.

After breakfast starts your trek, more downhill walking awaits you as you again trek rhododendron and oak forests. You will arrive at the lofty Gurung village of Chhomrong by lunchtime, giving you a bit of time to explore the fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Overnight at Chhomrong.

After breakfast starts your trek, the trail drops down to the Chomrong Khola and again continues climbing to Khuldighar (2,380 m) where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from which, the route travels very steeply down a rocky bank and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, always keeping on the west side of the river. Overnight at Doban.

You’ll feel the bite of the thin air in this day as you climb high above the starting point of Doban, overlooking a river far below. You will scale the lateral moraine of a shimmering glacier and then come down the other side to the glacier bed before reaching the Annapurna Base Camp. A breathtaking 4,237m above sea level, this is your stopping point for the night. It’s time to reap the rewards of your hard trekking work! Miles above the earth, you have all day to wander the base camp and drink in the beauty and majesty of Annapurna. The sunrise and sunset are spectacular displays of original theatre, and not to be missed. Make sure your camera is charged! Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp.

You will savor one last fiery Annapurna sunrise before beginning the trek down the mountain. Your route in this day ends in the village of Bamboo, named for the dense forest of tall bamboo that surrounds it. Overnight at Bamboo.

The stone staircases and their steep, unforgiving steps await once again! You will trek the bamboo forest, passing vibrant blooms of rhododendron, on the way to Kuldi. After lunch, pass through Sinuwa and Modi Khola before an invigorating uphill climb towards Chhomrong. Overnight at Chhomrong.

From Chhomrong, head back to Taglung, descending slowly through a forest to Kummu. It’s back towards Ghandruk and one more hypnotically-lovely panorama of Annapurna South before our last night on the mountain. Overnight at Ghandruk.

After breakfast starts your trek, it is straightforward trek by descending gently half of the way through the rice field and local villages to Syauli bazaar and walks flat part until Nayapul then drives from Nayapul to Pokhara. It takes around one hour to operate, overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. This will be a journey along the river banks with beautiful views of hills and the rural Nepalese lifestyle. After reaching Kathmandu, take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, you will have a farewell dinner with cultural program in the evening—overnight in Kathmandu.

After a few days of fun and excitement, the day to bid farewell has arrived. Our representatives will escort you to the Tribhuwan International Airport as per your flight time. After the excellent opportunity to organize this tour for you, we wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.