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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Classic
Duration: 12 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: More than 1000 m ascent per day
> Trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary
> Panoramic views from Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp
> Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
The trek to the Annapurna Base Camp is one of Nepal's classics, and rightfully so! Starting at an elevation of 1300 meters, the route takes you through very different terrain, from dense Rhododendron forests to high alpine terrain of towering rock faces and tumbling glaciers. The first highlight is the climb to Poon Hill, an incredible vantage point with views of the chunky Dhaulagiri (8176m), the entire Annapurna Massif and the sacred mountain Machhapuchhare, or Fish Tail mountain. After Poon Hill you traverse to the northeast, headed towards the Annapurna Sanctuary.
The Annapurna Base Camp sits on a ledge, surrounded by many peaks of over 7000 meters. From your lodge you may see avalanches thundering down the steep slopes. But don't worry, the base camp is a safe place and was established by the French expedition that managed to scale the very first 8000 meter peak back in 1950. The location hasn't changed since. The relatively low altitude of ABC at 4130m make this trek more accessible that its popular counter parts Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp, that all exceed the 5000 meters mark. Still, it's not a walk in the park with nearly 3000 meters of vertical ascent and descent. The views are worth it!
Itinerary
Day
1
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
After an early breakfast at your hotel we drive along the Trisuli and Mashyangdi River to reach Pokhara. We will see the beautiful river view and the views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu as well during the driving. Pokhara itself is a traveller’s paradise full of natural wonders as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. After a 7 hour drive we will arrive in Pokhara and stay overnight at a hotel.
Pokhara
Day
2
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hile
Duration: 03:15 h
Distance: 8.22 km
Ascent: 540 m
Descent: 140 m
Our early drive will take us to Nayapul, the starting point of our trek. After a short hike, we will cross a suspension bridge and follow the bank of the Modi River to Birethanti. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail traverses a bamboo forest and passes several water streams and waterfalls. After some steady ascending, we will reach the village of Hile. Here we spend the night.
Hile
Day
3
Trek to Ghorepani
Distance: 10.7 km
Ascent: 1400 m
Descent: 20 m
After breakfast, we will trek to Ghorepani, a charming Gurung village amidst of the Himalayas. We will cross several small streams and continue ascending the stone staircases until we reach the village of Uleri. At Uleri, we will be welcomed with stunning mountain views of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Mount Machhapuchhre. We will keep trekking through the oak and rhododendron forest until we reach Ghorepani.
Ghorepani
Day
4
Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Duration: 05:30 h
Distance: 11.2 km
Ascent: 850 m
Descent: 970 m
Today, we hike to Poon Hill (3232m) to enjoy the epic sunrise view across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. We can see 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 mountains giants in the morning. We then hike down to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast at lodge and trek to Tadapani (2650m). Most of the trail leads through rhododendron forest, the beautiful red flower brings color to the forest in spring when they bloom. Overnight at lodge in Tadapani.
Tadapani
Day
5
Trek to Sinuwa
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 12.5 km
Ascent: 790 m
Descent: 1180 m
The trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa (2,340m) will take around 6-7 hours. Walking down the beautiful rhododendron forests, we will reach a traditional Gurung village. Here, you will catch a glimpse of the lifestyle and culture of the Gurung people. From here, the trail becomes relatively easy. Then we will continue our trek to Chhomrung (2,140m). After lunch we continue hiking to Sinuwa for a night stop. We will spend the night at a local teahouse.
Sinuwa
Day
6
Trek to the Himalayan hotel
Duration: 03:30 h
Distance: 8.7 km
Ascent: 650 m
Descent: 140 m
In the morning, we will continue our trek to our next destination, the beautiful settlement of Himalayan Hotel. It will take us around 4 hours to reach there. Our trail first drops down the river Chhomrung Khola and then climbs through Khuldighar. Here, in the past, there used to be the Annapurna Conservation Area Check Post. We will walk through the forest for a while and then follow the trail steeply downhill towards the bottom of the gorge, to Dovan. Then there is another 1.5 walking to Himalaya hotel (2900m) through the lush green forest. We will be staying at a local guesthouse for the night.
Himalaya
Day
7
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Duration: 04:30 h
Distance: 8.7 km
Ascent: 1280 m
After breakfast, we will start trekking to our final destination Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). After a short break and lunch at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), we will continue our trek to reach the camp (4130m). It will take a total of five to six hours to reach our destination. Also known as Annapurna Sanctuary, this place is guarded by mountains in all directions. Annapurna Base Camp is a two-hour walk from there. Upon reaching Annapurna Base Camp, you will be granted a truly overwhelming view of the Himalayas. After witnessing a superb sunset in the Himalayas, we will spend the night at the local guesthouse.
Annapurna Base Camp
Day
8
Trek to Bamboo
Duration: 05:30 h
Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 10 m
Descent: 1810 m
After spending some unforgettable hours in the high mountains, we will hike down to beautiful Bamboo. This is a walk of about 6 hours, following the same trail. Our trail descends around 1,700m along the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345m. Upon reaching Bamboo, we can go for a short exploration of the place. We will again spend the night in a local teahouse.
Bamboo
Day
9
Trek to Jhinu Danda
Duration: 04:45 h
Distance: 9.3 km
Ascent: 470 m
Descent: 1040 m
In the morning we will hike to reach Jhinu Danda. We will make a steep ascent to Kuldi Ghar. From there to Sinuwa, and following the stone steps to Lower Chomrong. It takes another climb up a thousand stone steps to reach Upper Chhomrong. Then, we will descend over the steep trail leading to Jhinu Danda. You can soak in the natural hot springs 20 minutes away from Jhinu Danda.
Jhinu Danda
Day
10
Trek to Pothana
Duration: 06:40 h
Distance: 14.6 km
Ascent: 880 m
Descent: 600 m
Pothana lies at an altitude of 2,100m. The views of the mountains and hills are incredible. It will take us around 6 hours to reach this scenic village of Pothana. Upon reaching Pothana we can go for a short exploration, like a visit to the traditional villages or watch the sunset in the mountains. We spend the night at a local guesthouse.
Pothana
Day
11
Descent to Phedi and drive to Pokhara
Duration: 03:30 h
Distance: 7.16 km
Ascent: 180 m
Descent: 1000 m
Today we hike down to Phedi. Phedi lies at an altitude of around 1,500m on average. We will now leave the snow-capped mountains in the background as we hike down to Phedi. After reaching our destination, we will take a short refreshing break and drive back to Pokhara. Here we will spend the night.
Pokhara
Day
12
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
We take a tourist bus at 7 AM to drive to Kathmandu and the driving will be fantastic along with many towns and we are able to see the settlements, rivers, terraces and landscapes, after 7 hours driving we will arrive Kathmandu and overnight at your hotel.
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