Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Kathmandu Tour

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

14 Days

Trip Type

Lodge Trek

Grade

Moderate

Max. Elevation

4170 m.

Transportation

Bus / Jeep

Min. Group Size

1 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Kathmandu Tour is a combination of 10 days Annapurna Base Camp trek and 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu including one day city tour. Our 10 days Annapurna Base Camp trek offers you an easy walking journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural amphitheater of enclosed by world’s tallest Himalayas including Annapurna I (8,091m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) via Poon Hill.

Along the trail, you will be rewarded with sumptuous mountain views, colorful forests of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo and rare sights of wildlife on play. Our ultimate destination remains the majestic Annapurna Base Camp at the altitude of 4200m. You will also enjoy one day sightseeing of UNESCO's listed heritage sites in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath and Pashupatinath with our professional tour and trekking guide.

Day to Day Itinerary

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport.

Food/Meals

Welcome Drink

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1400 m.

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1400 m.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you may also choose Bhaktapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

914 m.

After an early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. Enjoy scenic views of mountains, hills, villages, and rivers along the highway.

Pokhara is a tourist's paradise featuring lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries, and Hindu temples along with magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, etc. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Drive from Pokhara (914m.) to Ulleri (2070m.) takes approximately 3 hours. Then trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2675m.)

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2070 m.

After an early morning breakfast, drive from Pokhara (914 m.) to Ulleri (2070m.) takes approximately 3 hours. Then trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2675 m.) passing through dense forests of oak and rhododendron. Stay overnight at lodge.

Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232m.) takes about one hour.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3232 m.

Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232m.) takes about one hour. Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint to see sunrise/sunset and majestic views of the tallest Himalayan peaks. After spending some time on Poon Hill, hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue trekking towards Tadapani (2630m), which takes about four and a half hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m.) takes about 5 and half hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2170 m.

Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170 m) takes about 5 and half hours. For the first part, the trail descends by way of rhododendron forests till Kimrung Khola. Once you cross the Kimrong Khola, the trail moves uphill for some time before it plateaus. En route you will pass through Gurjung villageand from here it takes 2 hrs to reach Chhomrong. Chhomrong is the entry point for Annapurna Base Camp. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m.) takes approximately 5 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2600 m.

Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m.) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail in the beginning descends until you cross a small bridge. From here, it’s a long steep ascent up to Sinuwa. The path heads through bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests. Enjoy local farming in terraced landscapes all around. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3200m.) takes approximately 5 hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3200 m.

Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3200m.) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail gradually ascends all the way to Deurali along the Modi Khola. The region is rich in biodiversity and full of bamboo and rhododendron forests. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about four hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

4170 m.

Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about four hours. This is one of the places where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through an alpine forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (1960m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about six to seven hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3820 m.

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo via Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about six to seven hours. The trail gradually descends passing through bamboo forests. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

1780 m.

Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours. Descend through Sinuwa and Chhomrong. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. Your trek gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola, and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. 1 hr further down will take you to Jhinu Danda. You can visit a natural hot spring in Modi Khola, which is a 20-minute hike from Jhinu Danda. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Jhinu Danda (1750m.) to Mithu Danda then drive from Mithu Danda to Pokhara by 4WD jeep

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1750 m.

Trek from Jhinu Danda (1750m.) to Mithu Danda takes about 1 hour and on the same day drive from Mithu Danda to Pokhara by 4WD jeep that takes another 3 hours. The trail gradually descends down to Mithu Danda. Drive from Mithu Danda to Pokhara via Nayapul takes 3 hrs. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1400 m.

After morning breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields, and people being engaged in their daily life activities. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Departue

Food/Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Price includes the following services

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

b) Trekking

2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara
Trekking guide/s
Two porters for 4 participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the trekking
Accommodation in lodges during the trek
Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, and trekking poles if required
Entry Permit for Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP)
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
All land transportation: Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by AC deluxe tourist bus and Pokhara to Ulleri and Jhinu Danda (Mithu Danda) to Pokhara by a private 4-WD jeep
Meals, accommodation, insurance, and equipment for all guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT, and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional Rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment costs.)

Service Excludes

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel/Medical insurance
Tips for the guide and porters
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Explore the route

Altitude & route map

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Kathmandu Tour Altitude Graph

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items:

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items:

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks:

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:

First Aid Kit

Optional:

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek:

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.