Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 Days

Your Annapurna Base Camp journey commences once you arrive at TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport), Kathmandu. Upon arrival, the Everest Hiking Team representatives will welcome you. After that, you take a seat and go to your hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel, you take some well-deserved rest. After that, you are invited to attend a trek briefing session for this journey. In this session, our experienced guide will tell you all the important information, such as the route, packing list, and safety guidelines. Once the session is finished, you take a short break and have a welcome dinner in the evening with our representatives. After that, you enjoy a good night's rest.

• Max Elevation: 1,350 meters (Kathmandu)
• Travel Distance: 6 to 8 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 20 to 30 minutes
• Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
• Meal: Welcome Dinner

Following breakfast at your hotel, the Everest Hiking team, along with an experienced guide, go via the tourist bus to Pokhara - the gateway to the Annapurna region. This scenic drive winds you through key towns and villages including Naubise, Malekhu, Kurintar, Mugling, Abukhaireni, Dumre, Bimalnagar and Damauli before arriving at Pokhara. Along the route, you are offered amazing views of terraced rice fields, the rushing Trishuli and Masyangdi rivers, Bandipur, the Manakamana temple cable car and mountains (Manaslu, Ganesh, and Lamjung). After a few hours, you arrive at Pokhara, where you stay overnight. 

Upon arriving at Pokhara, you take a short break for refreshment. Then, you can explore some of the tourist destinations such as beautiful Lakeside area, stroll along the shores of Phewa Lake, enjoy the vibrant cafés and shops, visit various caves including Bat Cave, Gupteshwar Cave and Mahendra Cave, continue to Davis Falls and enjoy evening sunset views along with mesmerizing views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare mountain ranges from Sarangkot.

• Max Elevation: 822 meters (Pokhara)
• Travel Distance: 200 kilometers via Prithivi Highway
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is gonna be your first day of trekking. Following breakfast at your hotel, you board the private vehicle along with Everest Hiking Team representatives for a picturesque drive to Kimche. It is around 1 hour and 30-minute drive that passes through villages such as Hemja, Lumle, Kande, Naudanda, Nayapul (the entry point to the Annapurna conservation area), Birethanti, and Syauli Bazaar. This trail offers stunning views of Seti River Gorge, terraced fields and mountains of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). 

Arriving in Kimche is one part of today's journey. From here, you start your trekking journey to Ghandruk. You ascend through Chane - a small, isolated-looking settlement along the trail- on stone-paved stairs and dirt trails, providing breathtaking views of terraced farmlands, lush rhododendron forests, roaring rivers, mountains of Annapurna South, Machhapuchare and Hiunchuli and a glimpse of Gurung culture. After a few hours of trekking, you arrive at a beautiful village called Ghandruk, where you set up camp for the night. 

• Max Elevation: 1,940 meters (Ghandruk)
• Travel Distance: 51 kilometers 
• Trek Distance: 4 km
• Travel Hours: 1 hour and 34 minutes
• Trek Hours: 1 hour
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You depart the Ghandruk village after an early breakfast. The route follows the descent through the valley before crossing the Kimrong Khola via the high suspension bridge. Following this, you pass through the villages such as Komrong and Chhomrong. We stop at Chhomrong for lunch break, before making a final steep ascent to Lower Sinuwa and then Upper Sinuwa. It is around 5 to 6 hour trek, offering breathtaking views of terraced farmlands, rushing Chhomrong Khola, and forests. Trekking up the old stone stairs to Lower Sinuwa and Upper Sinuwa gives amazing views of real Gurung culture, beautiful green valleys and impressive mountains of Machapuchare and Annapurna South. As evening falls, you reach Sinuwa, a calm Gurung village amid the serene beauty of the Himalayas.

• Max Elevation: 2,340 meters (Upper Sinuwa)
• Travel Distance: 14 kilometers 
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast at Upper Sinuwa, you descend through a steep stone staircase surrounded by lush forests to reach Bamboo village. From here, the trail follows the roaring Modi Khola River, passing through the small settlements of Dovan and Himalaya, where you stop for lunch. After lunch, you continue past the Hinku Cave before making a steady uphill climb. As you gain altitude, the dense bamboo and rhododendron forests gradually give way to a rocky alpine landscape, marking your approach to the Annapurna Sanctuary. Along the way, you are rewarded with views of cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. By late afternoon, you arrive at Deurali village, where you settle in for the night and prepare for the journey to Annapurna Base Camp the following day.

• Max Elevation: 3,230 meters (Deurali village)
• Travel Distance: 12 kilometers 
• Travel Hours: 6 to 7 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is the day you all are waiting for, as today you will finally reach the ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). Following tea break, you trek alongside the Modi Khola river bed and the Bagar mountainside before arriving at MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp). Trekking to the MBC reveals stunning views of dramatic Modi Khola Gorge, dense forests, Glacial moraines, and an alpine sanctuary that is fully guarded by Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South. Upon arriving here, you take a break, soaking up the views of stunning mountains. 
Following the break, you continue a final stretch to Annapurna Base Camp, leaving the amazing views of MBC behind. The trail is relatively gentle and passes through an open, flat glacial bowl that is above the tree line. It is about a 2-hour trek, which leads to the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. As you trek, you observe a glacial landscape, vibrant prayer flags, and sweeping mountain views of Annapurna I (8,091m) which is the 10th highest mountain the world, Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Hiunchuli. While witnessing these stunning views, you arrive at ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) for rest. 

• Max Elevation: 4,130 meters (Annapurna Base Camp)
• Travel Distance: 9 kilometers 
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From this day, our returning journey begins. From this day, our returning journey begins. In the morning, you, along with an experienced guide, will begin on an adventure in the beautiful environment around Annapurna Base Camp. In the course of the exploration, you get to enjoy the scenery, which includes beautiful sunrise views, various ecosystems, and mountainous views (Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South, Machapuchare (Fishtail), and Hiunchuli). During your enjoyment of this scenery, you can take pictures that will remain memorable for you.

After spending quality time in ABC, you head back to your tea house/lodge, pack your things and retrace back to the Bamboo village, which is the beginning of your return journey. The route takes you through the MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp), Deurali village and Dovan, enjoying some of the incredible views of rhododendron and bamboo bushes, Modi Khola gorge, cascading waterfall and cave shrines. On this day, you head back for more than 1500 meters, reflecting the remarkable adventure, breathtaking mountain scenery, and unforgettable moments. After a few hours, you arrive at Bamboo village for a rest. 

• Max Elevation: 2,310 meters (Bamboo village)
• Travel Distance: 16 kilometers 
• Travel Hours: 6 to 8 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast in your tea house/lodge, you start descending towards the Modi Khola River Valley. During the hike, you pass through various villages such as Upper Sinuwa, Lower Sinuwa and Chhomrong while hiking through forests and crossing two suspension bridges, namely, Chhomrong River Bridge and the Samrung/Jhinu Suspension Bridge. During the hike, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of terraced fields, waterfalls and mountains of the Himalayan foothills.

After arriving at Jhinu Danda, you can take a visit to the world-famous natural hot springs, which are a 15 to 20 minutes hike downhill by the side of the Modi Khola River. The natural springs are a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate your sore muscles from hiking. Once you finish soaking in the hot spring and chilling near the river, you can return to Jhinu Danda for an overnight stay.

• Max Elevation: 1,780 meters (Jhinu Danda)
• Trek Distance: 10 km
• Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day, after breakfast, your ABC trek concludes as you drive back to Pokhara. This beautiful journey goes through the foothills of Annapurna Conservation Area, passing terraced farms, falling waterfalls, suspension bridges, and real Gurung & Magar villages. You will get the last opportunity to soak in the natural beauty of this region.

On arrival in Pokhara, you can check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day visiting other sites which may not have been visited during Day 2, chill out at Phewa Lake, or enjoy Pokhara's Lakeside ambiance.

• Trek Distance: 822 meters (Pokhara)
• Trek Duration: 3 to 4 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, you retrace your route back to Kathmandu following the same route that was used to arrive at Pokhara. The picturesque drive follows the Prithvi Highway, offering views of two big rivers (Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers). In addition, this drive also offers great views of green hills, terraced farms, villages, and surrounding landscapes. Along the way, you take a short break to have lunch and refreshments while enjoying the scenic views of the environment.

Upon having lunch, you board the vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our representatives transfer you to your premium hotel. You can either rest the whole day or explore the bustling streets of Kathmandu Valley. Moreover, you can also shop for souvenirs while exploring Kathmandu. 

• Max Elevation: 1,350 meters (Kathmandu)
• Travel Distance: 200 kilometers 
• Travel Hours: 7 to 9 hours
• Accommodation: 3-star Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner