Annapurna Base Camp

Price: 2 999 $
Duration: 13 days · 12 nights
Group size: Small group of 12
Difficulty: 3/4

Itinerary

The journey, day by day

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu and welcome by our VIP team. Visa on arrival and customs formalities. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free time to explore the lively Thamel district. Optional visit to Durbar Square (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Welcome dinner. Trek presentation and briefing with the guiding team. Accommodation: 4* hotel. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Altitude: 1,300 m
Day 2
Road to Pokhara
Departure by private vehicle towards Pokhara, following Nepal's rivers and hills. Arrival in Pokhara. Dinner. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
7 hours by private vehicle · 900 m
Day 3
Trek begins — Pokhara → Ghandruk
Optional activity: paragliding or bungee jumping. Transfer by private vehicle to Syauli Bazaar (1 hr 30) and start of the trek. Walking through rhododendron forests and across panoramic valleys. Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village with superb views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Dinner and an evening with local families to discover their culture. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
1 hr 30 by car + 3 hrs walking · 2,020 m (Syauli Bazaar) → 1,940 m (Ghandruk)
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Day 4
Ghandruk → Chhomrong
Hiking through terraced rice fields and lush forest. Passing charming mountain villages with breathtaking views of the Annapurna range. Dinner at a lodge with a magnificent outlook over the snow-capped peaks. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
5 – 6 hrs walking · 2,150 m
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Day 5
Chhomrong → Bamboo
Descent to the Chhomrong Khola river, then a steep climb through dense bamboo and rhododendron forest. Crossing jungle landscapes rich in wildlife, as far as the small hamlet of Bamboo. Dinner and overnight at a lodge deep in the wild. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
4 – 5 hrs walking · 2,310 m
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Day 6
Bamboo → Deurali
Hiking along the Modi Khola river, climbing steadily towards Deurali. The landscape gradually turns rockier, with sheer cliffs. Overnight at a lodge with a spectacular view of the snow-capped peaks. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
4 – 5 hrs walking · 3,230 m
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Day 7
Deurali → Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Climb to MBC, with striking views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna. Arrival at MBC, acclimatisation and rest. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
6 hrs walking · 3,700 m
Day 8
Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Rest and light walks to adjust to the altitude. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Day 9
MBC → Annapurna Base Camp
The final climb to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), ringed by peaks above 7,000 m. Take in the unique spectacle of the Annapurna Sanctuary. A rare moment to watch the sun rise over Annapurna I (8,091 m). Star-filled skies and the camp's mystical atmosphere. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
3 hrs walking · 4,130 m
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Day 10
Descent to Bamboo — back to the jungle
A long descent, gradually leaving the high altitudes for lush vegetation. Passing through rhododendron and bamboo forests. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
6 – 7 hrs walking · 2,310 m
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Day 11
Bamboo → Jhinu Danda — hot springs
Descent to Jhinu Danda, known for its natural hot springs. A well-earned soak in the soothing warm water. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
6 – 7 hrs walking · 1,780 m
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Day 12
Jhinu Danda → Pokhara — end of the trek and return to Kathmandu
After breakfast, descend to the end of the trek. Return flight to Kathmandu (25 min). Visits to Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Free time for souvenir shopping. Accommodation: 4* hotel. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
4 hrs walking + 1 hr by car · 25 min flight
Day 13
Return flight
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. End of the trip after an unforgettable adventure! Meals: breakfast.
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