Annapurna base camp Trek is a world-renowned trek to the lap of the Annapurna Himalaya where you will be greeted by unforgettable views of the surrounding peaks. Annapurna base camp trek starts in the lush lowlands and continues up to a high-elevation amphitheater at the foot of Annapurna. We have thrilling views of Annapurna I, the first peak above 8000 m to have been climbed, a feat accomplished by a French team in 1950. The feeling of being in the heart of the Himalayas will never be forgotten.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek lies in the Annapurna Conservation area and is one of the most popular trails among many trekking trails in the region. The Annapurna Base Camp passes through many villages of different ethnic communities having different cultures and lifestyles with terraced fields to forests of rhododendron and bamboo with a wide range of flora and fauna and eventually the alpine heights. It provides non-stop natural diversity with lovely mountain views and the Himalayan landscape.
The sub-tropical forests come alive with an immense variety of bird life, waterfalls thunder down from cliff sides and monkeys chatter from the tree-tops. Trekking higher into the green, terraced hills you will wander through ancient, mossy Rhododendron forests to reach the cooler Buddhist and animistic middle hills, where chortens and prayer flags send prayers out to the gods and the Gurung and Magar inhabitants look more Tibetan than Nepali. Terraced fields and tropical fruit trees surround the neat, white-washed Gurung villages of the higher regions, leading the eye to vistas dominated by some of the Himalayas' most majestic peaks. The Annapurna is truly the heart of the Nepal Himalayas.
Our Annapurna base camp trek starts with a day scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara ( you have the option of taking 30 minutes flight to Pokhara instead of driving as well) the charming lakeside town with scenic views of the Himalayas and the lake. After staying overnight at Pokhara, you will take an hour and a half drive to Nayapul – the trekking starting point and your trek continue to the Base Camp by staying overnights at Tikhedunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chomrong, Dovan, and MBC. You will visit Poon Hill with a breathtaking panorama of the peaks on this trip. The trail continues up a gorge to eventually enter the majestic sanctuary near Machhapuchhre Base Camp, below the towering Machhapuchhre Peak. It is gentle ascents to Annapurna Base Camp, the high point of the journey at 4,130 m. you will take time to ample enjoy the magnificent surroundings of nearly 360˚ of peaks unlike anywhere else in the world.
There are numerous options for exploration in the Annapurna area for all types of visitors including the world-famous Annapurna Circuit Trek with Thorung La pass, Tilicho Lake, Ghorepani Poon hill, and Mardi Himal Base Camp.
We have a unique 14 days itinerary for the ABC Trek which includes your arrival and departure days plus a day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu; however, we are always ready to customize your trip itinerary if the set itinerary is not suitable for your time frame.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedunga
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 06: Hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chomrong
Day 08: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalayas
Day 09: Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 10: Trekking from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
Day 11: Trekking from Dovan to Jhinudanda
Day 12: Trek from Jhinudanda to Nayapul and transfer to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 14: Transfer to the international airport for your departure flight
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