Embark on a thrilling 12-day journey to the high glacial basin of Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal. Explore the majestic Annapurna range and experience the thrill of reaching the base camp.
Arrival in Kathmandu (Max Altitude: 1350 m / 4429 ft)
Kathmandu - On the first day of your trip, you will be arriving in Kathmandu via Tribhuvan International Airport. A Cordial Trek representative will greet and pick you up from the airport. You will then check into a hotel and be briefed about your upcoming trek and get introduced to your guide.
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Min Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft)
Pokhara Lakeside - On the second day of your trip, you will be traveling early in the morning for a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara via a Luxury Tourist Bus. The trip will take you 6-7 hours. You will then be exploring the beautiful city of Pokhara in the evening and stay for a night halt.
Drive to Birethanti and Trek to Ghandruk Village (Max Altitude: 1940 m / 6364 ft)
Birethanti - Today you will be taking a one hour drive from Pokhara to Birethanti, the start point of your trek.
Ghandruk - You will then be trekking (5-6 hours) towards the beautiful village of Ghandruk. The village provides you with an insight of the traditional Gurung cultures, their hospitality and some amazing cuisines. On your journey, you will be passing through various scenic trails including waterfalls and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain range. A Mountain Guest House in Ghandruk village will be your halt for the night.
Trek to Chomrong (Max Altitude: 2170 m / 7119 ft)
Chhomrong - Today you will be trekking (4-5 hour) to Chomrong village, a modern Gurung village. The trek passes through a scenic view of traditional farming and a dense forest.
Trek to Dobhan via Sinuwa (Max Altitude: 2600 m / 8530 ft)
Sinuwa - On day five you will first be taking a 2 hours hike from Chomrong to Sinuwa, a small Gurung village.
Trek to Deurali (Max Altitude: 3230 m / 10597 ft)
Deurali - On day six you will be taking a 5-6 hours hike from Bamboo to Deurali, a small settlement with tea houses. Today you will be yet again passing through a dense forest while exploring many waterfalls on the way. A Mountain Guest House in Deurali will be your halt for the night.
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (Max Altitude: 4130 m / 13549 ft)
Machhapuchhare Base Camp - After a 3-4 hour hike from Deurali on day seven, you will be first arriving at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) via MBC valley.
Annapurna Base Camp - You will then take a 2-3 hour hike to your final destination, the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). It is most famous for its mesmerizing and close view of the Annapurna Mountain Range with an amazing view of the sunrise and sunset. A Tea House at the base camp will be your halt for the night.
Trek back to Sinuwa (Min Altitude: 2340 m / 7677 ft)
Annapurna Base Camp - On day eight, you will be first witnessing a spectacular view of the sunrise and a delicious breakfast in the early morning at Annapurna Base Camp.
Sinuwa - You will then be trekking down (7-8 hours) towards Sinuwa. A guest house in Sinuwa will be your halt for the night.
Trek to Jhinu Danda (Min Altitude: 1760 m / 5774 ft)
Jhinu Danda - On day nine, you will be hiking down (4-5 hours) towards Jhinu Danda. It is most famous for its natural Hot Spring. A guest house at Jhinu Danda will be your halt for the night.
Trek to Birethanti and drive back to Pokhara (Max Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft)
Birethanti - On day ten, you will be hiking down (4-5 hours) towards Birethanti.
Pokhara Lakeside - You will then take a one hour drive back to Pokhara. In the evening you will be celebrating the successful completion of your trip to Annapurna Base Camp. Here you will be also bidding a farewell to your trekking crew. A hotel in Pokhara will be your halt for the night.
Travel back to Kathmandu (Min Altitude: 1350 m / 4429 ft)
Kathmandu - On day eleven you will be driving (6-7 hours) back to Kathmandu. You may also book a flight (30 min) back to Kathmandu as well (optional).
Final Departure
Kathmandu - On day twelve you will be awarded with a ‘Trip Certificate’ and be bidded a final farewell. We will then drop you back to the airport three hours before your final departure.
- Accommodations
- Private Transfers: PKR-Birethanti-PKR
- Tourist Coach: KTM-PKR-KTM
- Airport Transfers
- All Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Use of Necessary Trekking Equipment: Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag, Duffle Bag (returnable)
- Complimentary Trip Certificate and Company T-shirt
- Trekking Map and Necessary Permits
- First Aid Availability
- Gratitude for Guide and Porter
- Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
- Any unspecified meals
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the most pleasing and most tempting 12 days trip available in Nepal. For those unaware, Annapurna I (8091 m) is the tenth highest mountain in the world above sea level.
Moreover, the base camp falls inside Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin lying 40 km directly north of Pokhara. The package is thus tailored for all thrill seeking nomads with a hunger for more.
The tour usually begins with a pick up from Kathmandu Airport. Travelers then take a scenic drive to Pokhara the next day. The trek actually begins from day three when you arrive at Birethanti.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. This oval-shaped plateau sits at an altitude of over 4000 meters . It is surrounded by a ring of mountains, the Annapurna range, most of which are over 7000 meters. However, the only entrance here is a narrow valley between the peaks of Himchuli and Macchapucchre. The Sanctuary was thus not penetrated by outsiders until 1956.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
