ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

After early morning breakfast, we will leave Ghandruk at 8am. There will be many ups and downs along the route today whilst offering many good viewpoints. The trail passes through the middle of Ghandruk village allowing us to observe local lifestyle. Lunch will be on the bank of Komrong khola before going over Komrong (2654m) hill. From here we gradually descend to Chhomrong (2170m), the last trading center with nice hotels and coffee restaurants. Dinner will be in hotel.

Today we depart Chhomrong after breakfast for Deurali. The total trekking duration is about 7 hrs. We will begin with a downwhill trek to Chhomrong Khola followed by a steep uphill hike up a stone staircase to Sinuwa (2360m) and then Bamboo (2310m). A little further trek through forest reaches you to Dovan (2600m), which is a perfect spot for our lunch and some rest. Then continue trek along the bank of Modi Khola all the way to Deurali (3239m) via Himalaya (2920m). Annapurna III, Macchapuchre, Gaganpurna and Hiunchuli are clearly visible throughout the day. Dinner in hotel.

The trek from Deurali to ABC takes about 6 hrs. The trekking will be a bit difficult as we will also walk through avalanche prone area nonetheless you will be rewarded with eyeful of mountain views. Make an uphill trek to Macchapuchre or Fishtail Base Camp (3700m) where we will have lunch while observing Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Fishtail at very close distance. Then continue trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) which offers 360 degree views of mountains including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, III, Gandharba Chuli and Fishtail. Dinner will be in hotel.

Enjoy morning sunrise views before eating breakfast. Begin downhill trek to Bamboo with constant view of Fishtail, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Hiunchuli mountains. The trek is relatively easy since it’s downhill but your legs could feel muscle strain. This trail is the same one you used earlier to go to ABC. We will stop at Himalaya for lunch. Trek further down from here to Bamboo for overnight stay. Dinner in hotel.

After morning breakfast, trek from Bamboo to Sinuwa and further descend to Chhomrong Khola. The trail then makes a steep uphill climb to Chhomrong (2170m). Ahead you will be in for a dramatic downhill trek to Jhinu Danda (1780m), where we will have lunch. After lunch, we spend our time taking a hot spring bath in nearby Jhinu Khola. The hot water is believed to provide strain relief and relaxing retreat, especially after the trek. Dinner in hotel.

Note: In you want to extent you trek, you can make Poon hill trekking(Part of Annapurna Sanctuary trekking) from Chhomrong.

Following breakfast, we trek down to New Bridge (1340m) for about one and a half hour. Continue trek to Siwai from New Bridge over similar duration. Thereafter we finally take a bus/jeep ride back to Pokhara via Birethanti and Nayapul.

Note 1: If you still have energy and time, you can possibly extend your trek further to Dhampus village from New Bridge.

Note 2: We will stop over at Birethanti on our way back to have our permits checked at ACAP/TIMS counter.

Today lunch will be available en route. Dinner at your own expenses.

Clean and comfortable accommodation is available during this Annapurna Base Camp trek. Hot shower is available everyday. Because of less number of hotel and availability, you may need to sleep on dormitory on day 4.

Note: Solar tube hot shower is available during your trip.  Because of bad weather, you may not get regular hot shower. In this case you need to purchase gas boiled water in want to take shower.

Hygiene food, proper rest, well plan itinerary, schedule and balanced diet will help trekkers to keep their bodies fit and healthy. It is must to drink over 3 liters of water during your trek. We suggest you to drink well boiled water. Boiled water is available in lodges.

Trekkers have very rare chance of having high altitude sickness during this trek as maximum height of this trek is 4230 meter at the Annapurna basecamp. 

Spring and Autumn are considered the best season for Annapurna Base Camp trek. Pre-monsoon and after monsoon is the ideal time for this trek. September to mid-December and February to mid-may consider the best moths for this trek. Although this trek can be complete in all seasons.

Because of risk of avalanche during month of December-January and land slide and muddy trail in rainy season, this trekking is less popular.  Trekkers may have less chance to see good view of mountain everyday during the monsoon time as well.

If you are looking for playing with snow, then December and early February is the best time to make Annapurna Base Camp trek.

This is very exciting program that you can do in Nepal. We will do our best to assist you from all possible way. We will assist you in every activities.