Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Welcome to Nepal! After completing customs and immigration formalities, Peregrine Treks and Tours representatives will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Take a short stroll down the street or rest in the hotel. In the evening, Peregrine Treks and Tours will host a welcome dinner and make a proper plan for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Enjoy typical Nepali food while observing traditional Nepali dances.

We start the journey to Pokhara early in the morning. After negotiating the windy roads of the Nadhunga hills, we reach the plains of Dhading. We follow the mighty Trishuli River till Mugling. Have lunch at Malekhu – a destination famous for fish delicacies. After crossing the Trishuli River a little below the confluence of the Trishuli and Marshyangdi rivers, the journey passes along the Marshyangdi River. We reach Pokhara at around 2 am. Our guide will escort you to your hotel. If you are not tired, enjoy boating in Fewa Lake. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Lakeside – a happening place for foreign tourists.

Today is the day. We drive to Nayapul, which takes around one and a half hours, after having breakfast in Pokhara. Our trekking begins from this tiny settlement lying on the banks of the Modi River. After stopping for permit checking at Birethanti, we walk towards Ghandruk – a beautiful village inhabited mainly by the Gurung people. The neatly arranged snow-roofed houses are the major attractions of this village. There is also a tea garden a little above the town. Enjoy Fishtail, Annapurna South, and other mountains that glitter in the evening sun as you relax on your hotel terrace.

A walk of around an hour from Ghandruk will take you to Kimrungdanda. The walk is pleasing as you enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and Gangapurna. From Kimrungdanda, the trail descends to Kimrong Khola before taking another steep ascent to Chere Danda. After a short descent, it is an easy walk to Chhomrong. It is a small settlement on the lap of the Annapurna massif.

We start early after having breakfast at our lodge. We descend via the famous 2,500 stone steps to Chhomrong Khola. After crossing the river, it’s an uphill walk to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, we pass through a beautiful forest amidst birds chirping to Kuldihar. From Kuldihar, it’s an easy downhill walk to Bamboo. Lunch Sinuwa

Today is a tiring day. We pass through a very damp bamboo forest. Make some ascent through steep sections to Himalaya Hotel, where the forest opens. Catch the magnificent view of the glacier-fed river below. From Himalaya Hotel, continue your walk through a forest and enjoy the chirping birds and cool breeze to Hinku Cave.

From here, the trail descends to the river before climbing again to Deurali. Probably this is the most scenic stretch of the day. As the vegetation is sparse, you can catch views of the valley, the gushing river below, and the rocky cliffs with small waterfalls.

Today’s walk is challenging as you reach your destination – the Annapurna Base Camp. Walk through a river bed before you meet a steep trail on rocky terrains. The walk from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is a bit difficult, but you will be rewarded with some of the best mountain views once you reach the Base Camp.

From the base camp, you can enjoy magnificent views of Mt Machhapuchhre and Himchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna. From Base Camp, we continue our walk toward the Annapurna Base Camp. You can see the south face of Mt Annapurna towering right above you.

The sanctuary, as the Annapurna Base Camp area, is commonly known for its 360-degree view of mountains. You can catch mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Himchuli, and other peaks from the base camp.

We bid farewell to the Base Camp and returned to Bamboo via the same route. The walk shouldn’t be challenging as the trek is mostly downhill. Enjoy the beautiful landscape as you descend.

The trail takes a slight ascent from Bamboo to Kuldighar, followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we climb the stone steps to reach Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, the trail descends to Jhinu Danda, where you can soothe your aching body by taking a dip in a local hot spring just a 20-minute walk from Jhinu Danda.

This is the best trekking day in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You can skip this part by taking a jeep direct to Pokhara, but we highly recommend you give one full day for this part. After breakfast at Jhinu, we start our trek with some descends at the beginning and more climbing to arrive at Pothana.

We will have lunch in Tolka and continue our trek. The trail today is more beautiful, with the views of scattered villages of Ghandruk and Modi Khola. You can see beautiful cascade farmland, Mount Annapurna South, Mount Hiunchuli, and Landruk Village – inhabitants of ethnic Gurung People. Pothana lies on the top of the rhododendron forest, which is the viewpoint for the different mountains like Annapurna Himalaya Range and Manaslu in the far distance.

Today is the last walking day of our trip. It’s an easy walk to Nayapul. You can enjoy mesmerizing hill landscapes as you leave the mountain areas behind. At Nayapul, our jeep will be waiting for you, which will take you to Pokhara. You can drive to Pokhara from Nayapul itself if the road is in proper condition.

Take a bus to Pokhara early in the morning. The bus should drop you in Kathmandu at around 3 pm. Our guide will escort you to your hotel. In the evening, do some last-minute shopping for your friends and families.

Tour leaders of Peregrine Treks will take you around Kathmandu’s UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE sites. Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Company will give you a farewell dinner with the cultural show in a typical Nepali Restaurant.

Last day in Nepal! Our representative will drop you at the airport approximately three hours before your flight. I hope you will have a lot of good memories from Nepal to take to your country.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is excellent for all categories of trekkers because of its moderate to easy difficulty level. Similarly, you must trek for 6 to 7 hours each day, which requires appropriate endurance and strength. Maintaining a well-nourished physique and being ready for the trek will enable you to efficiently tackle any challenges that may arise during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The total distance will be around 115 kilometers with the nonstop 7 to 8-day trek. Furthermore, other challenges, including altitude sickness, may be overcome by drinking enough water and resting while on the trek. In addition, there won’t be any severe difficulties or issues for beginners.

The package includes all of the necessary trekking equipment. It implies that you won’t need to bother about any gear intended for trekking. All you have to do is bring some clothing manufactured specifically of wool that will keep you warm the whole trek. Woolen clothing, including scarves, hats, jackets, pants, shocks, and gloves, is crucial for higher altitudes. Since it will be chilly at such a high altitude, you should concentrate on staying warm. Additionally, you may pack sunglasses and other necessary things most useful when trekking.

An essential component of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is travel insurance. The trek’s most significant height is 4,130 meters, demonstrating the necessity for travel insurance. When purchasing travel insurance, you must include all the information about the itinerary of your vacation, as well as the emergency evacuation and helicopter rescue up to 5000m. Furthermore, trekking may result in altitude sickness and other issues, so consider that travel insurance will be available to prevent you from spending money you don’t need if a significant problem arises.

Throughout the trek, guides and porters will be at your side constantly. They will provide you with the best assistance possible while keeping you connected to the environment and acquainting you with the customs and hospitality of the locals. Furthermore, guides frequently give information about everything along the trail. Similarly, for the trek duration, porters frequently carry the hefty loads alone or with the assistance of yaks or mules. Similarly, these porters and guides who serve you make for excellent companions. As a result, it would be wise to tip them for the service they do without hesitation.

There are several modes of transportation that you can use to travel to Pokhara, from where you can trek the route to the Annapurna Base Camp. Another option is to use a helicopter directly from Kathmandu or Pokhara to the Annapurna Base Camp. You may take a local tourist bus from Kathmandu that will cost around $5 and USD 8. Using a local jeep or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is more expensive than taking the tourist bus. Additionally, a jeep or minibus will take you from Pokhara to Nayapul, where you may begin the trek.

According to location, the accommodations for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek will vary. According to the package, you will have five to three-star hotel services in Kathmandu with incredible facilities. Furthermore, teahouses will provide you with amenities and various meals along the trek. Up to the Chhomrong, these teahouses will be accessible, starting at Ghorepani. As a result, you won’t have to worry about lodging while on your expedition. The meals come with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, depending on the package. Both traditional Nepali cuisines, such as Chowmien, Sukuti, meatballs, and chapattis, as well as many types of western cuisine, will be available.

Altitude sickness might be the most daunting problem for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Precautions for altitude sickness are crucial when climbing more than 4000 meters in elevation. Trekking at higher altitudes may not be comfortable for certain people. Altitude sickness frequently causes symptoms, including nausea, headaches, and weakness. Additionally, it would help if you prioritized your workouts and activities before going on a trek. Exercise will assist in generating a steady oxygen flow throughout your body, ensuring a smooth trek. Similarly, an acclimatization day is essential to combating altitude sickness. Like above, you may reduce your chances of experiencing altitude sickness by taking an acclimatization day, eating carefully, and getting enough rest while on the trek.

 You will cross through the Annapurna Conservation Area when trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. It is possible to see the incredible wildlife and vegetation during the appropriate season. The Red Panda, Snow Leopard, and Himalayan Deer are evident on the route. Rhododendron and other gorgeous flowers accompany you throughout the trek, giving you the impression that you are trekking in the lap of Nature Elements. Additionally, from Ghorepani to Chhomrong, you can see the breathtaking view of a pine forest. The Annapurna region’s ecology and fauna depend on these pine trees for their treasured existence.