10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrive Kathmandu⌄

   On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your pre booked hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure to freshen up and relax.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

2. 2Fly to Pokhara (30 minutes flight); Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m)⌄

   Today we leave Kathmandu and take the short flight to Pokhara. We take a short drive to Kimche, just outside of the town and we begin our trek. Todays walk follows a stone pathway, and for the most time we are climbing roughly - it can be tough on the knees so bring walking poles. We first pass through Kimche Village before continuing on until we reach Gandruk.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lodge in Ghandruk

3. 3Trek to Chhomrong (2,170 m)⌄

   Today we start with an ascent before dropping down to cross the Kimrong Khola by bridge, before making a short ascent to Taulung. We then begin the long steep ascent to join the main trail to Chommrong. The high point above the main valley is a favourite place for soaring vultures, griffons and lammergeiers, providing us with some awesome vistas as we begin the descent to Chommrong (2060m), the last major settlement before the Sanctuary and an attractive place for us to end the day amidst its alpine lodges and scenic views.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lodge in Chhomrong

4. 4Trek to Dovan (2,630 m )⌄

   Descending to cross the Chommrong Khola River by suspension bridge, we enjoy some excellent views of Machhapuchare and Annapurna South. We continue to climb steeply, negotiating a trail that leads us through oak and rhododendron forests until we reach a welcome teahouse on top of the ridge at Sinuwa (2350m). The ascent to Kuldigarth (2470m) is then more gradual, continuing through more lush forest to our lunch stop at the Bamboo Hotel (2340m). This afternoon we continue our ascent towards Dovan, beyond which lies the unofficial gateway into the Sanctuary, walking through wet bamboo forest to reach our accommodation later this afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lodge in Dovan

5. 5Trek to Deurali ( 3,200 m )⌄

   Today after breakfast in the Lodge we start our trek and we pass through beautiful wauterfalls, caves and forests and villages to reach Deurali.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lodge in Deurali

6. 6Walk to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp⌄

   Today we walk to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. WE descend down to Machhapuchhre Base Camp at lower altitude, for the night stay.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lodge in Machhapuchhre Base Camp

7. 7Trek to Jhinu Danda ( 1,700 m)⌄

   Descending through Rhododendron Forest and onwards to Chhomrong River and Chhomrong Village you reach Jhinu Danda for overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lodge in Jhinu Danda

8. 8Trek to Nayapul; Drive to Pokhara⌄

   Today on our final day of trekking we first descend to the Kimrong Khola which we cross and then tackle a short ascent. Descending further we follow the Modi River until we reach Nayapul where we meet our bus and make the short drive back to Pokhara where a hot shower and relax in the hotel or stroll around at lakeside.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara

9. 9Drive to Kathmandu⌄

   Today after breakfast in the hotel we drive in a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. In the evening you have a farewell dinner with representative from Eve Holidays in a traditional Nepalese Restaurant.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

10. 10Deaprture Flight⌄

    Today you will be in leisure on your own to explore Kathmandu. You will be dropped to airport in your flight time

    Meals: Breakfast