Multi-day trip

Kathmandu: 12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Activity provider: Adventure Bound
Multi-day trip

Kathmandu: 12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Activity provider: Adventure Bound

From US$ 900 per person

Discover the diversity of awe-inspiring natural panoramas as well as the airborne peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri regions. Experience this and more with a spectacular excursion to the base camp of the world’s 10th-tallest peak, Mount Annapurna.

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Duration 12 days
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Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a moderately-difficult trek in the Annapurna Region
  • Ascend to the Poon Hill viewpoint at 3,210 meters
  • Enjoy the excellent scenery of Annapurna Base Camp, at 4,130 meters
  • Take in the Himalayan views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri chain
  • Bask in the wonderful countryside scenery of rhododendron forests
Full description

Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp is a moderate trip to the base of tenth-tallest peak in the world, which is located in the form of an open bowl. It is walled by the giant peaks of the Annapurna chain, and those who are looking for tranquil trekking on a magnificent trail will find this trek to Annapurna Base Camp appropriate. A combination of the adaptable altitude and awe-inspiring scenery have made this particular trek popular in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Beginning from Nayapul, your trek can be customized according to the choice of the trekkers. The recommended itinerary goes via Ghorepani Poon Hill and joins the base camp trail from Chhomrong. It is also popular to travel through the Annapurna Sanctuary, which leads you to an altitude of 4,130 meters. The upper section of the Annapurna base camp is rugged and offers different features of the surrounding hills and gorges. Even moderately fit trekkers can succeed on this trek, which passes through rhododendron forest and by the ethnic communities of Magar and Gurung. Poon Hill, at 3,210 meters, is one of the best viewpoints that lies on this route. It offers spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and Himchuli, as well as other peaks. For meditation and yoga lovers, this base camp trek has become the preliminary choice due to its outstanding tranquil location at the heart of the Himalayas. Day-to-day itinerary: Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival Day 2: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus (6 hours). Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and begin the trek. Trek to Ulleri (2,073m). Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2,856m). Day 5: Hike Poon Hill (3,210m) and then trek to Tadapani (2,630m). Day 6: Trek to Chhomrong (2,020m). Day 7: Trek to Dovan (2,500m). Day 8: Trek to Annapurna base camp (4,131m). Day 9: Trek back to Bamboo (2,345m). Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Hill natural hot Springs (1,760m). Day 11: Trek to Siwai / Ghandruk Phedi (1150m) and drive to Pokhara. Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara,

Includes
  • 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara
  • Round-trip bus transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Private transportation from Pokhara to the trek’s starting point and from the trek’s ending point back to Pokhara
  • Government-licensed, experienced, and friendly guide
  • Food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accident insurance for your staff
  • Tea-house accommodation during the trek
  • 3 meals a day during the trek
  • Annapurna Conservation Park Permits (ACAP) fees
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fees
  • First-aid kit
  • Government taxes and office service charge
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, snacks, battery recharges, bottled or boiled water, hot showers, or porters
  • Personal trekking gear and equipment
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

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Meeting point

Your meeting point is at Adventure Bound, Paknajol Marg, Kathmandu 10985, Nepal.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes

Know before you go

  •  Spring and autumn are the best seasons for Annapurna Base Camp trekking

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