Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, also known as Annapurna Sanctuary, is a classic trek route in the Annapurna Region. You will reach two popular base camps which are Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. Once you arrived at Annapurna Base Camp, you will be surrounded by exceptionnal snowcapped mountains of the Himalayas which form the major attraction of the itinerary.
FACTS OF THE TREKKING
Trek Days : 12
Total Days in Nepal : 16
Maximum Elevation : 4130 meters
Trek Grade : Moderate
Accommodation : Lodge / Camping
ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Drive to Pokhara by bus - 8h or fly - 35 minutes.
Day 4 : Drive to Nayapool (1050m) by bus - 1h30 and commence trek to Ulleri (2000m) - 6h.
Day 5 : Ulleri - Ghorepani (2850m) - 5h30.
Day 6 : In the early morning, ascent to Poonhill (3200m) - 1h for the sunrise over the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri ranges. After breakfast, trek to Tadapani (2700m) - 4h.
Day 7 : Tadapani - Chhomrong (2100m) - 6h.
Day 8 : Chhomrong - Dovan (2600m) - 6h.
Day 9 : Dovan - Machhapuchre Base Camp (3700m) - 5h30.
Day 10 : Machhapuchre Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) - 2h30.
Day 11 : Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo (2300m) - 5h.
Day 12 : Bamboo - Jhinudanda (1600m) - 6h. Visit the hot springs.
Day 13 : Jhinudanda - Nayapool - 4h. Drive to Pokhara by bus - 1h30.
Day 14 : Drive to Kathmandu by bus - 8h or fly - 35 minutes.
Day 15 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 16 : Final departure.
