Annapurna base camp trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, providing a fascinating insight into the modern Mountain life of Nepal. This unique trekking route along the local trails, through forests, villages and terraced farmland treats you to unparalleled mountain scenery, surrounded by enormous glaciers giving you close up experience into the Nepalese life and culture.

The trek to Annapurna base camp follows the Modi River and passes through dense stands of rhododendron and bamboo. By the time you reach the large rock over hanging, known as Hinku Cave, you will have noticed that the vegetation has thinned and the gorge narrowed to be only a few hundred meters wide. Steep snow-clad ridges falling from Hiunchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right to the entrance of the Sanctuary. As we pass through the “gate” and enter to the Sanctuary, you find yourself in a huge amphitheatre enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is more than what you have heard and expected. Except some complexities due to altitude towards the later part of trek the walk is a breeze. Tiny settlements of 5-6 hotels stay atop like a table. The whole mountains of the Annapurna range surround this tiny hamlet. Like a gladiator standing in middle of an amphitheatre in ancient Rome, you can stare at the mountains all around you. The various peaks of Annapurna, the Hiuchuli, the Tent peak, the Ganagapurna, the Machhapuchhre and so many other peaks forms a bowl and you feel like a tiny creature in the centre of these majestic peak savoring all its beauty. No wonder, even the grannies in their eighties from furthest corner of the world makes this pilgrimage to Annapurna Base Camp Trek to witness perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the world. Regular snow fall every day after the noon is quite interesting. The morning would be so bright and warm but the late afternoon and nights are always cold, that is what it means to live at the height of 4210 meters. Every morning, the rich and not so famous would chopper in to Heli-ski from the slopes around the base camp. It’s a beautiful sight to see. You wouldn’t see such awesome adventure sport somewhere else.

 

Itinerary

We hope these details will give you a better idea of how to plan your trip.  Please let us know whether you are satisfied with this itinerary or what needs to be modified so that you’ll have one of the best treks ever!  Looking forward to seeing you in Nepal!

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arriving Kathmandu from your homeport, where Mosaic Adventure representative meets you at the airport, transfers you to the hotel nearby Thamel as per your requirement. Great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping and Durbar square with its several temples and markets are nearby Thamel.

Day 2: Trip arrangements, meeting with staff and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
You will meet your trekking guide, discuss the trekking program and coordinate any last-minute arrangements. After staff meeting, with our professional tour guide we visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Rest of the time you can use for travelling around Thamel and shopping of needed equipment and other necessaries.

Day 3: Pokhara
We start our day early in the morning to catch a tourist bus at 7 am, we then set off for Pokhara via Nepalese country side that offer green hills, river, farms etc. After a 200 km and around six hours drive we reach Pokhara (a city of Lake, literally); a city that offers us the magnificent view of various mountains namely Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchre and other mountain of Annapurna range.  Do some last minute shopping and self exploration around the town (walk around few lake, boating etc).

Day 4: Hike to Tikhedhunga        
After our breakfast, we take an early morning drive to Nayapul which take about an hour. Our first day of Annapurna base camp trek is a bit easier hike through the bank of Modi Khola river, and the beautiful sight of lowland rice fields. Over night at teahouse. First day of Annapurna base camp trek.

Day 5: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri ascending a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps), a difficult part for most of the trekkers. During our 6 hrs hike we will experience the majestic views, rhododendron forest, beautiful villages, flora and funna and many more. Overnight at teahouse. Second day of Annapurna base camp trek.

Day 6: Ghorepani to Tadhapani
Early morning climb up to Poon Hill to see panoramic view with beautiful sun rise and after breakfast trek to Tadapani through dense forest; we get chance to see monkeys, birds and other animals. Overnight at teahouse. Third day of Annapurna base camp trek.

Day 7: Tadapani to Chomrong
From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest to a beautiful village located on the lap of giant Annapurna massive known as Chomrong. Our route from Tadapani to Chomrong route passes through the west bank of the Modi Khola with descent and steep along the way to Chomrong below the towering peaks Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail). Overnight at teahouse. Fourth day of Annapurna base camp trek.

Day 8: Chomrong to Himalaya
After descending to the suspension bridge over the Chomrong Khola we hike the undulating trail to the small hamlet of Dobhan via the villages of Sinuwa, Kuldihar and Bamboo. About half an hour past Dobhan a shrine which is the sacred home of the deity Panchhi Baraha and next to it is a view of an impressive waterfall. Passing the Modi Khola the trail goes steeply up to Himalaya.  Overnight at teahouse. Fifth day of Annapurna base camp trek.

Day 9: Annapurna base camp
The trail continues gradual ascending to Fishtail & Annapurna Base Camp (4130meters) 5 hours. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by spectacular mountains. Overnight at Teahouse. Sixth day of Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Day 10: Bamboo
Wake up early morning, explore the hidden valley then trek back to Bamboo (2345meters), after breakfast you will be walking all the way down hill to Bamboo. 6 hours. Overnight at Teahouse. Seventh day of Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Day 11: Jhinu
Trek to Jhinu (hot spring) (1780meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Teahouse. Eighth day of Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Day 12: Nayapul-Pokhara
Trek to Nayapul (1010 meters) and drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. Ninth/Last day of Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Day 13: Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu, free time for shopping and other individual sightseeing in alleys of Kathmandu, specifically Thamel.

Day 14: Departure
Farewell and transfer to airport for flight back to destination country.

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