ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

DAY 1 — KATHMANDU → POKHARA

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by road or domestic flight.

Arrive in the lake city of Pokhara and settle into your hotel.

Overnight: Pokhara

DAY 2 — POKHARA → NAYAPUL → TIKHEDHUNGA

Drive towards the trailhead and begin trekking through green hills, terraced fields and traditional villages.

Continue towards Tikhedhunga.

Overnight: Tikhedhunga

DAY 3 — TIKHEDHUNGA → GHOREPANI

Begin the ascent towards Ghorepani.

The trail passes through forests and stone stairways before reaching the high mountain village of Ghorepani.

Overnight: Ghorepani

DAY 4 — GHOREPANI → POON HILL → TADAPANI

Himalayan Sunrise

Rise early and hike to Poon Hill for sunrise.

As the first light reaches the mountains, enjoy panoramic views across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Return for breakfast before continuing towards Tadapani.

Overnight: Tadapani

DAY 5 — TADAPANI → CHHOMRONG

Continue through rhododendron forests and traditional settlements.

Arrive at Chhomrong, one of the major villages on the route to Annapurna Base Camp.

Overnight: Chhomrong

DAY 6 — CHHOMRONG → DOVAN

Descend towards the river before gradually entering the Modi Khola Valley.

The landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as the trail moves deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Overnight: Dovan

DAY 7 — DOVAN → DEURALI

Continue through dense mountain forest and along the Modi Khola.

As you gain altitude, the valley opens and the surrounding peaks become increasingly dominant.

Overnight: Deurali

DAY 8 — DEURALI → MACHHAPUCHHRE BASE CAMP → ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP

The Heart of the Sanctuary

Continue towards Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

From here, the trail enters the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary.

Continue to Annapurna Base Camp at approximately 4,130 m.

Surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks, this is the defining moment of the journey.

Overnight: Annapurna Base Camp

DAY 9 — ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP → BAMBOO

Wake to a spectacular Himalayan morning before beginning the descent.

Retrace the trail through the Sanctuary and descend towards Bamboo.

Overnight: Bamboo

DAY 10 — BAMBOO → JHINU DANDA

Continue descending through the forest.

Arrive at Jhinu Danda, known for its natural hot springs.

Relax and recover after several days at altitude.

Overnight: Jhinu Danda

DAY 11 — JHINU DANDA → NAYAPUL → POKHARA

Complete the final section of the trek and transfer back towards Pokhara.

Enjoy a relaxed evening beside Phewa Lake.

Overnight: Pokhara

DAY 12 — POKHARA → KATHMANDU

Return to Kathmandu by road or domestic flight.

Your Annapurna Base Camp journey comes to an end.

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• Kathmandu accommodation according to package

• Pokhara accommodation

• Comfortable trekking accommodation

• Licensed trekking guide

• Porter service according to package

• Required trekking permits

• Transportation between Kathmandu, Pokhara and trailheads

• Trek preparation and briefing

• Meals according to the selected package

• Trekking support throughout the journey

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather, trail conditions, local conditions and trekking pace.

High-altitude conditions can change rapidly. The guide may modify the itinerary whenever required for safety.

Duration: 12 Days
Highest Point: Annapurna Base Camp — approximately 4,130 m
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Starting Point: Kathmandu
Ending Point: Kathmandu