Annapurna Base Camp Trek 13 days

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, received by View Nepal Treks staff and guide and then transfer to your hotels.
After checking into rooms and getting refreshed joining at meeting place for Annapurna Base Camp treks briefing with hotels, lodge on route with do and don’t.

The morning starts with a drive on a tourist coach or smaller vehicle group size for an overland journey that takes you away from Kathmandu Valley, heading into low warmer areas with views of snowcapped mountains. As the drive continues on the busy main highway past farm villages and towns then heading to Nepal Mid-West to reach scenic Pokhara city. At Pokhara transfer to nice hotels by the serene lake Phewa with views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range with towering peaks of Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’.

 Take a drive (private car) with an additional cost of 100 USD or a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, (an additional cost of 200 USD) the starting point for the trek. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Pokhara and take in views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges reflected in Phewa Lake.

You can travel from Pokhara to Nayapul by private vehicle. Nayapul is about 42 kilometers (approximately 26 miles) northwest of Pokhara. The journey by road usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Nayapul to Tikhedhunga: From Nayapul, you'll start trekking towards Tikhedhunga, one of the first villages along the Annapurna Base Camp trek route. The distance from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga is approximately 8 to 10 kilometers (about 5 to 6.2 miles), depending on the specific trail taken. It usually takes 3 to 4 hours to trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga, depending on your pace and trail conditions.

The morning begins with a steep climb to Ulleri village with grand views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machapuchare. From Ulleri the trail gets better through Bhanthati, and Nagethati villages, walking into the beautiful rhododendron forest to our overnight stop at Ghorepani Deurali.

The distance from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani is approximately 9 to 11 kilometers (about 5.6 to 6.8 miles), depending on the specific route taken. It usually takes 5 to 7 hours to complete this trekking leg, depending on your pace and trail conditions. The trek involves a significant ascent from the lower elevation of Tikhedhunga to the higher elevation, where Ghorepani is situated.

From Ghorepani, it's about a 45-minute to 1-hour hike to reach Poon Hill, which is approximately 3 kilometers (about 1.86 miles) away. After enjoying the sunrise view from Poon Hill, you'll trek to Tadapani, which is around 6 to 8 kilometers (about 3.7 to 5 miles) from Ghorepani. The total duration for this part of the trek can range from 5 to 6 hours, depending on your pace and the time spent at Poon Hill. After descending from Poon Hill, you'll continue your trek to Tadapani. This charming village is situated amidst rhododendron forests and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

The distance from Tadapani to Chhomrong is approximately 7 to 9 kilometers (about 4.3 to 5.6 miles), depending on the specific route taken. It usually takes around 4 to 6 hours to complete, depending on your pace and trail conditions. The trek involves both ascents and descents as you traverse through lush forests, terraced fields, and charming villages. There are some steep sections along the trail, so be prepared for a moderate level of difficulty.

Throughout the trek, you'll be treated to stunning views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Annapurna South and Machapuchare (Fishtail).

From Chomrong morning leads to a short downhill over terraced farm fields to reach at Chomrong river, after crossing over a bridge with uphill to Sinuwa-Danda, a small place with few lodges offers grand views of surrounding rolling green hills, from here walk continues into dense forest till Bamboo is reached, a place with many good lodge located by the Modi River in the middle of bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest. From here 2 hours walk on the gradual up trail to Himalaya Hotel via Dovan for overnight stop, situated in the middle of forest Modi River gorge.

The distance between Chhomrong and Himalaya Hotel is approximately 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). It typically takes around 4 to 6 hours to trek,

After a pleasant overnight stop in the Himalaya Hotel, where morning walks lead higher up as vegetation and tree lines drop for high altitude alpine bushes and shrubs, our route leads to follow the raging Modi river upstream right up to its source at base camp. The walk gets better on some sections of the route with the last steep climb to reach Machhapuchare Base Camp. Here onward starts of the Annapurna Sanctuary views of Annapurna South-Huinchuli, Singu Chuli / Fluted peak as well Annapurna I with Varahshikhar (Annapurna Fang) towards North West. leads to a short walk up to reach our main destination at Annapurna base camp, starting our trek and heading higher up on grassy hill slopes to reach a small plateau and level ground.

As walk advance towards Annapurna Base Camp, with breathtaking views of Annapurna peaks that surround you within the sanctuary with a giant wall of Mt. Annapurna I. After a good scenic walk reach Annapurna Base Camp a magnificent spot with a few large lodges that offer incredible views of giant snow-capped peaks that encircle this scenic spot at base camp. Annapurna area was first explored by the British Adventure Col. James O.M. 'Jimmy' Roberts in the year 1956 and exposed to the world as the 'Sanctuary of Gods'. The Sanctuary has been christened as "Annapurna Sanctuary" ever since.

The distance between the Himalaya Hotel and Annapurna Base Camp is approximately 8 to 10 kilometers (about 5 to 6.2 miles),

After a great and enjoyable time at Annapurna Base Camp and within beautiful sanctuary, morning leads on long downhill walk to lower areas, as our route descend to Deurali past Machhapuchare Base Camp, then with few short ups and down following a gradual winding trail back into green forested area to Bamboo for the overnight stay. A nice and pleasant spot a temporary settlement with lodges to cater the needs of the trekkers located by the Modi River in a gorge within green bamboo and rhododendron forest.The distance from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo is approximately 16 to 18 kilometers (about 10 to 11 miles), and it usually takes around 6 to 8 hours to complete, depending on your pace and trail conditions.

From Bamboo a short steep climb up to Khuldi Ghar, then on winding downhill path into dense forest to Sinuwa-Danda, and then our walk descends to Chomrong khola. After crossing the bridge an uphill walk for less than an hour to reach at Chomrong village for short rest or lunch stop, after Chomrong a short up for half hour reaching at the top of Chomrong ridge, from here our route descends to Jhinu-Danda for overnight stay, this place offers refreshing hot springs just 20 minutes’ walk downhill near Modi river. The distance from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda is approximately 7 to 9 kilometers (about 4.3 to 5.6 miles),

The distance from Jhinu Danda to Syauli Bazaar is approximately 11 to 12 kilometers (about 7 to 9 miles), depending on the specific route taken. It typically takes 4 to 6 hours to complete, depending on your pace and trail conditions. The trek involves a descent from Jhinu Danda through the picturesque landscapes of the Annapurna region. You'll pass through terraced fields, forests, and small villages as you make your way to Syauli Bazaar and drive to Pokhara by private vehicle for 2 hours.

The trail is generally well-defined, although there may be some uneven terrain and occasional steep sections. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the last glimpses of the stunning Himalayan scenery and interact with locals in the villages you pass through. Nayapul serves as the starting point and endpoint for many treks in the Annapurna region, including the popular Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp treks.

You will start drive to Kathmandu in the morning which takes 6-7 hours or can take scenic 30 minute fly back to Kathmandu(extra cost) and a free leisure day for you to enjoy extra individual own activities and shopping souvenirs.

Today, last day in amazing Nepal with great experience and fond memories of excellent adventure on Annapurna Base Camp trekking, as per your time for international flight, View Nepal staff transfer you to airport for your final departure homeward bound or to your next destinations.