Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
The Annapurna Base Camp trek begins at the lovely lakeside resort town of Pokhara on the Southern slopes of the Annapurna massif, a lovely area of fir and rhododendron forests, protected by Annapurna conservation Area Project. It is most popular trekking package in Annapurna region which offers both beautiful views and cultural rich environment. So, this riveting Annapurna Base Camp trek is consider as one of the most scenic treks in the Annapurna Region. Annapurna base camp trekking is famous for trekkers. The principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow gorge fully 12,000 ft. deep. The walk is even more interesting as the trek winds around different ridges towards Ghorepani, where you witness breathtaking views of an early morning sunrise where a red halo seeps through glistening gaps over the snow capped peaks of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Mountains. The sceneries seen throughout this trek grace the landscape of the Himalayas where imagination defines the beauty of nature as an experience that can never be forgotten. As well as our the area where we visit is the home of gurung people but also there are other so many caste such as Mager, Chhatri, Bramahan, Rai, Bishokarma, Damai so on. Every on have own culture and religious.
Trip Facts:
Duration: 17 days
Grade: Medium
Trekking Options: Hotel / Lodge
Group Size: Min 2 & Max 10 Person
Elevation from:4,130m
Season: March -June / Sept to December
Detail Itinerary:
- Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu.
You will see our office representative waiting with board and and transfer to Hotel BB Plan.
- Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour.
Morning guided sightseeing tours, afternoon is free for you to explore the city and check necessary things for trekking.
- Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara.
At 7 am commence a scenic drive to Pokhara (200kms/ 6hrs) by A/c Bus, along Ethnical typical village, green field, River valley.
- Day 04 : Pokhara to Ulleri(1900m/5-6 hrs) Lodge B.L.D.
After Breakfast, we drive to new bridge by private vehicle.New bridge is a starting point of trek, we trek through lush green field to Ulleri.
- Day 05 : Trek to Ghorepani (2775m/ 5-6 hrs) Lodge BLD.
Today we ascend all the way to Ghorepani through dense rhododendron forest, Lunch will be provided on the way.
- Day 06 : Trek to Tadapani (2700m/6-7hrs) Lodge BLD.
We walk to the top of Poon Hill an early morning to view the Majestic Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri Range(3192m) before breakfast. After breakfast we begin our descent and Bahune Pati it is a steep climb to the pass at Tadapani.
- Day 07 : Trek to Chomrong (1800m/6-7hrs/ Lodge BLD).
The trail drops steeply from Tadapani to cross the Kymnu Khola. After lunch we begin the ascent to the chomrong.
- Day 08 : Trek to Dovan (2700m/ Lodge BLD/5-6HRS).
We descend to Chomrong Khola and ascend to the Dovan through bamboo forest and narrow river valley.
- Day 09 : Trek to MBC ( 35000m/Lodge BLD/5-6HRS)
We continue through bamboo forest to Hinko cave (3170m). Now the valley narrows into a steep gorge until we pass through the "gates" of the Sanctuary. From here valley widens to MBC.
- Day 10 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4100m/ Lodge BLD/ 3HRS).
Today the view of Annapurna South, Machapucre and other numerous peak is dramatic.
- Day 11 : Trek to Dovan (Lodge/ 6hrs).
We retrace our steps, out of the Sanctuary and down the Modi Khola Valley to Dovan.
- Day 12 : Trek to Chomrong(Lodge BLD/5-6hrs).
we retrace our steps down the chomrong Khola Khola and ascend to Chomrong, the first big Gurung village encountered on the way out from the Sanctuary
- Day 13 : Trek to Tolkha (1800m/Lodge BLD/6HRS).
Trail steeply drops to the modi Khola, then we continue our path along scenery lust green field and crossing several villages to the Tolkha.
- Day 14 : Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara.
Soon after Landrung there is a steep climb to a ridge crest at Bhichok. It is a short, afternoon walk to Dhampus (1 1/2 hours from lunch. From Dhampus the trail follows the ridge then descends to the road where transport will be waiting,5 to 6hrs.BB Plan.
- Day 15 : Afternoon fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel. BB Plan.
- Day 16 : Free day for personal activities.BB Plan.
- Day 17 : final departure transfer to international airport.