The Annapurna trek is a popular choice among trekkers as it involves an easy walk through the spell binding Annapurna region. You can savor the natural beauty of pristine glaciers, deep gorges, bamboo and rhododendron forests and witness the fascinating lifestyles and culture of the inhabitants of the Annapurna region.
Resembling an amphitheatre the Annapurna Base Camp region can be approached by only one route which is through the deep gorge that carves between the two mountains Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. This is a moderate trek.
Trip
Hightlights
Duration:
14
Days
Type of Trek :
Teahouse / Camping
Max Altitude:
4170 m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Moderate
Annapurna trekking itinerary:
Day
1
You will start your trip with an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which will take about seven hours to reach. After reaching there, you have a whole afternoon to explore the various sites of Pokhara.
Pokhara is a tourist's paradise with natural and cultural heritage sites in abundance like lakes, caves, temples & monasteries along with mountains at the backdrop. You can have magnificent views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day
2
Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) which will take approximately one and half hours. You will gradually start your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tirkhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
3
Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) will take about six hours. You will go through a steep elevation for the early 2 hours and then you will ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. You will have a splendid views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.) and Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 4
Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) will take about five and half hours. You will enjoy the early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise from 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 mountain peaks. After breakfast trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.). Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
5
Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) will take about three hours. It is an easy way down through the rhododendron & oak forests. You will hear the whistling and chirping of various birds in the forest. This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung settlement. You will see the magnificent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail from here. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
6
Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040 m.) which takes approximately four hours. You will start with a gentle ascend for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100m.) and descend steeply to the Kimrung Khola (1700m.). Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and it is inhabited by Gurung, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
7
Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m.) will take about five hours. You will walk downhill through a stone staircase and you will reach three hotels at Sinuwa, at 2350m check post. Beware of the stinging nettles on the way. You will descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests and eventually reach Bamboo Lodge (2340m.). Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
8
Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m.) will take about five hours. It is a gentle descend through the rhododendron & oak forests. At first you will reach Dovan (2630m.) where you will find few lodges and camp sites. Now you will walk through the muddy trail which traverses high above the river bank. It will take approximately 20 minutes to reach Deurali (3230m.). Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
9
Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) will take about four hours. You will enjoy the splendid views of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). You will walk across the aromatic alpine forest. After a short trek, you will approach near the Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
10
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m.) will take about five hours. You will trek through Himalayan Hotel to Dovan. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
11
Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m.) will take about six hours. It is a downhill path up to Bamboo passing through rhododendron, oaks and bamboo forests. After Bamboo, the trail elevates to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You will walk gradually descending towards the Chhomrong Khola following the stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. The last part of the trail is steeply down towards Jhinudanda. From here you will walk down for 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank of the Modi Khola. You can have hot water bath at the hot springs. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 12
Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.) will take about five hours. The early phase is a descending walk. You will come across beautiful waterfalls on the way. Beyond this town, the trail elevates gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After short trek, you will reach Landruk (1640m.). Now the trail gently ascends towards Tolka (1850m.) and then ascends towards Bherikharka. From here, the trail inclines steeply upwards to Deurali (2100m.) You will have marvelous views of different mountain peaks in panorama. Now, the trail gradually descends to Pothana passing through oak forests. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 13
Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi takes approximately three hours. While trekking, the trail gently descends to Dhampus, a village thickly inhabited by Gurungs. For sometime you will trek through flat land up to some distance and then steeply descend to Dhampus Phedi. After reaching there you will drive to Pokhara by car. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 14
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you will head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you will climb up to Thankot, the gateway to Kathmandu.
The price includes
the following services:
Trekking guide
Porter/s (1 porter carries the luggage up to 25 kgs of 2 participants)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Sleeping bag & down jacket if required
Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
All land transportation
First aid kit
Necessary insurance for trekking staff
Two night hotel Accomodation in Pokhara with breakfast
Airport pick-up and drop-off service
The price does
not include:
Personal nature expenses
Drinks, beverages, etc.
Tips
Lunch & dinner in Pokhara
Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
Note: We can arrange the hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget.
