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| Ghandruk Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Route |
Annapurna base Trekking is one of the moderate and classic treks in Nepal .It is one of the demanded and well-known trekking among the trekkers. Starting point of the Annapurna base camp trekking is from the phedi or Birethathi. Annapurna Base Camp is a deep glacier bounded by a ring of impressive high peaks including Mt. Himalchuli, Mt. Annapurana South, Gangapurana, Fang Annapurna Mt. Annapurna III and Mt. Fishtail known as Mt. Machhapuchhare. 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 trail takes you through fascinating most spectacular mountain scenery, charming settlements of diverse ethnic group’s traditional villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly. The trek continues through incredible rhododendron forest and deep sub-tropical valleys, passes through the gorgeous lowlands and snowy peaks in the background
Along the trail, there lies Ghorepani poon hill one of the best panoramic view center of Annapurna region. Where you witness breathtaking views of an early morning sunrise. The sceneries seen throughout this trek grace the landscape of the Himalayas where imagination defines the beauty of nature as an experience which can never be forgotten.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu airport, Transfer into the Hotel. At hotel our officer gives you orientation of the overall trip. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhra
Wake up early in the morning. Have a breakfast at the hotel. Walk to Tourist bus station with your trekking guide. Tourist bus departs for Pokhara at 7 o'clock. Enjoy seven our scenic drive. The bus stops half an hour nearby highway restaurants on the way for lunch. You will be reached at Pokhara around 2 o'clock. Check in at Pokhara hotel. The rest of the day is free. O/n at hotel in Pokhara
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Ulleri
After breakfast, take one hour drive to Nayapul. After you reach Nayapul, you will start your trekking slowly. After 20-minutes walking along the Modi stream, you will reach at Birethanti - a beautiful village that has plenty of tea shops and guest houses. Then follow the left route through the village. Your trek continue heading to Ulleri following the bank of the Burungdi stream. You will climb slightly up to the valley of Hile (1495 meters) and Tikhedhunga (1525 meters). The trail leads steep up to Ulleri (2073 meters), a large beautiful Magar village. Ulleri is stopping point for today. O/ n at mountain lodge
Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani
After breakfast you start your walking. Today the trail leads you to the Ghorepani, one of the popular destinations of Annapurna region situated at an altitude of 2856 meters. You should gently ascend up to Banthanti (2250 meters) through Oak and rhododendron forest. Then continue trek towards Ghorepani through Nangeythanti (2460 meters). Today you will walk approximately 5 hours. O/ n at mountain lodge
Day 05: Morning hiking to Poonhill then trek to Tadapani
Early in the morning climb up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) to see the panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himalayan ranges as well as exciting sunrise view over the Himalayas. After experiencing the great views of Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill, you descend to Ghorepani. After breakfast, continue downhill trek to Tadapani (2625meter). The trail goes a long the ridges of rhododendron and pine forest till the Tadapani. O/ n at mountain lodge.
Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong
Today's trail descends to Kimrong stream through the forest of rhododendron. You then walk towards Chhomrong crossing through the Gurjung village. Chhomrong offers you close views of Mt. Annapurna south and Himchuli and the virgin peak, Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre). O/ n at mountain lodge
Day 07: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan
Today you descend to Chhomrong stream and again climb up to Dovan (2505m) crossing through silent rhododendron forest. O/ n at mountain lodge
Day 08: Trek from Dovan to Deurali
Today, we climb to Deurali (3200m) through the rhododendron and bamboo forest. The place located on the ridge of Hinko Cave and it is the trail most stretch subject to avalanche. O/ n at mountain lodge
Day 09: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
The day begins with climb to Machhapuchhre base camp (3900 meters) and then to Annapurna base camp (4131m). The area is surrounded by the mountains and is known as Annapurna Sanctuary. This place gives you an spectacular view of Himalayas including Annapurna I, Annapurna South and Barah Shikhar. Annapurana Base Camp is the final destination of your trekking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 10: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
After visiting Annapurna Base Camp you trek back to Dovan (2505m) with exciting memory of Annapurna South and other giant Himalayan peaks. It takes around 8 hours of walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 11: Trek from Dovan to Chhomrong
Today you descend to Chhomrong village (2340m) following the previous route. Normally it takes around 5 hours of walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 12: Trek from Chhomrong to Landrung
Today you walk to Landrung Village (1940m).. In the trail you still have you great views of Mt. Annapurna South and Himchuli. It is also 5 hour of walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 13: Trek from Landrung to Dhampus
After breakfast first of all you move towards Tolka, another beautiful village of Annapurna region. Then you climb steps through the forest until Deurali. Deurali gives you nice views of Pokhara valley in the south and the Annapurna range in the north. Then you will descend to Dhampus (1830m), another beautiful Gurung village. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 14: Trek from Dhampus to Phedi. Drive to Pokhara
Finally you finish your trekking after descending to Phedi. From Phedi you take half an hour drive to Pokhara. Our vehicle picks up you there. Check in hotel at the Pokhara hotel. Have a rest at the hotel. O/n at hotel in Pokhara
Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
This morning after breakfast walk to tourist bus station with trekking guide. Then set for Kathmandu. After reach in Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel at Kathmandu. Have a rest. In evening you can stroll around Thamel, the major tourist destination of Kathmandu. You can do some last minute shopping of souvenirs for your family and relatives. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 16: Transfer to the airport for your onward journey
Today is your the last day in Nepal. Our officer will come to meet you at your hotel for Transfer to airport to connect onward destination.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Pictures
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