When to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Himalayan cannot trek in the wet season or winter season. There will very cold less than the negative degrees of standard temperature measure. As well monsoon seasons are very dangerous in the Himalayan, it may occur landslide. Also the days in the monsoon season the climate is not clear and only be viewed clouds.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an adventure combination of both scenic sides of southern high hills to Ghorepani & Poon Hill. This allows trekkers to experience most of Annapurna Himalaya’s beautiful destinations, in the comfort of nice cozy mountain lodges.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most picturesque regions, and the whole area falls within Annapurna Conservation Area.

Where one can observe the typical mountain and hill villages of Gurung and Magar Poon, the main tribes of Western Himalayas. The villages on the route are enriched with fascinating and impressive culture, the area is also rich in flora and fauna.

This scenic and cultural walk leads into an enchanting forest lined with beautiful rhododendron, magnolia, and pine trees. In springtime, the around Ghorepani and Poon Hill will be a natural garden with wildflowers in full bloom.

The first part of the adventure leads to the scenic high hills of Ghorepani, for an exciting hike to Poon Hill. One of the famous viewpoints in all Himalayas ranges rewards striking sunrise reflecting on a series of Himalayan peaks. Overlooking the world’s three highest peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu with an array of a snow mountain range. After a wonderful time at Ghorepani and Poon Hill, the walk leads to our next final adventure highlights. Heading towards Annapurna Base Camp, located within a picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary, enclosed by an amphitheater of giant peaks.

The walk follows through dense rhododendron forest along with exciting views of Annapurna Himalayas, the trail follows the high route.

Reaching a large Gurung village at Chomrong the gateway to Annapurna base camp and scenic sanctuary.

The adventure leads further north following Modi River upstream right up to its glacial source at Annapurna base camp. The highest point of the trek at 4,130 m surrounded by a series of peaks, a great dramatic change. From green forests and lush vegetation to arctic zone landscapes of remorseless fields of ice and glaciers.

From Jhinu village, the last day walk leads to a motorable road, where an interesting drive leads to beautiful Pokhara. A great perfect place to conclude our memorable adventure Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, before heading back to Kathmandu. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an adventure combination of both scenic sides of southern high hills to Ghorepani & Poon Hill. This allows trekkers to experience most of Annapurna Himalaya’s beautiful destinations, in the comfort of nice cozy mountain lodges.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most picturesque regions, and the whole area falls within Annapurna Conservation Area.

The walk follows through dense rhododendron forest along with exciting views of Annapurna Himalayas, the trail follows the high route.

Reaching a large Gurung village at Chomrong the gateway to Annapurna base camp and scenic sanctuary.

At Annapurna base cam marvel at the breathtaking panorama of snow-clad peaks of the massif Annapurna Himalaya range. After a most exciting and enjoyable time in the heart of Annapurna at base camp. Return journey on the long downhill back to Chomrong village and then at the lovely village of Jhinu. A place with a natural hot spring to get refreshed after an adventurous walk to Annapurna Base Camp. From Jhinu village, the last day walk leads to a motorable road, where an interesting drive leads to beautiful Pokhara. A great perfect place to conclude our memorable adventure Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, before heading back to Kathmandu.

Highest Point on Trek

At Poon Hill 3,210 m / 10,531 feet and Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m / 13, 550 feet high
Destinations

Nepal, Annapurna Region Trek
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Trekking and Hiking
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Overview

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Overview

Details Itinerary

Major Attractions

Additional

Faqs

Short Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Altitude: 1,350 m/ 2,821 feet. Overnight in tourist standard Hotel at Kathmandu.
Meals Included: Welcome Group Dinner.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara.
Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet. Distance 220 k.m. / 136 miles. Approx. 06 hours.
Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side.
Meals Included: Breakfast next morning. Options for flight to Pokhara 30 minutes.

Day 03: Drive to Bhirethati 1,100 m, walk to Ulleri village via Tirkhedhunga.
Altitude: 1,960 m / 6, 430 feet at Ulleri village.
Approx. 05 hour walks with 2 hr. drives. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani village.
Altitude: 2,860 m / 9, 384 feet at Ghorepani village.
Approx. 04 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 05: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani.
Altitude: 3,210 m / 10,531 feet high on top Poon Hill.
Altitude: 2, 630 m / 8, 629 feet high at Tadapani.
Approx. 06 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 06: Trek to Sinuwa Danda via Chomrong village 1,951 m.
Altitude: 2,350 m / 7, 710 feet high at Sinuwa Danda.
Approx. 07 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 07: Trek to Deurali via Bamboo and Dovan.
Altitude: 3,200 m / 10, 499 feet high at Deurali.
Approx. 05 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchare Base Camp.
Altitude: 4,130 m / 13, 550 feet high at Annapurna Base Camp.
Approx. 05 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 09: Trek to Bamboo via MBC and Deurali.
Altitude: 2,335 m / 7, 661 feet high at Bamboo.
Approx. 06 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda via Chomrong.
Altitude: 1,760 m / 5, 775 feet high at Jhinu village.
Approx. 06 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 11: Trek to road-head and drive to Pokhara.
Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet. Approx. 30 mins walks and 3 hour drives.
Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side.
Meals Included: Breakfast next morning.

Day 12: A free day in Pokhara.
Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet.
Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side.
Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu.
Altitude: 1,350 m/ 2,821 feet. Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals Included: Breakfast only next morning.
Options for flight to Kathmandu of 30 minutes.

Day 14: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.
Overnight in Hotel at Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast only.

Day 15: Final International Flight Departure for Homeward Bound.
Meals: Breakfast only

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Altitude: 1,350 m/ 4,428 feet. Overnight at Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meal Included: Welcome Dinner in a nice typical Nepalese Restaurants. On first arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal International Airport received by our staff and guide, with warm Nepali traditional welcome. After, getting organized and then a short transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. At the hotel check into your lovely rooms with refreshing rest after a jet-leg. Then join in with other members of the group, for briefing at meeting halls or garden. Our guide and leader will provide you with useful information regarding the trek, standard of lodge, foods and so on. If in doubt, can ask questions to make yourself at ease, after briefing enjoy the dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant.

Day 2 :

Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft)

Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet. Distance 220 k.m. / 136 miles. Approx. 06 hours. Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side. Meals Included: Breakfast next morning. Options for flight to Pokhara 30 minutes. Enjoy the exciting drive on leaving the hotel, having an early breakfast as road follows beyond Kathmandu valley. Reaching low hills and warmer valleys through farm villages and towns, drive leads close above Trisuli River to Mugling Bazaar. From Mugling over a bridge, heading west towards Nepal Mid-West to Pokhara, on arrival transfer into a lovely hotels. Located by the Phewa Lake side, with time to browse around the lake side before dinner time.

Day 3 :

Drive to Bhirethati 1,100 m, walk to Ulleri village via Tirkhedhunga.

Altitude: 1,960 m / 6, 430 feet at Ulleri village. Approx. 05 hour walks with 2 hr. drives. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. From Pokhara our short adventure to Ghorepani and Poon Hill begins, after breakfast few hour drive beyond Pokhara scenic valley. Drive leads ups and down to Nayapul town, located on Baglung and Pokhara highway. From here heading a little further to a lovely village at Bhirethati to start the morning walk. On leaving Bhirethati on the old historical Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route of Nepal to Tibet. Walk follows on winding path with few short steep ups to Hille and Tirkhedhunga villages for possible lunch stop. A place with beautiful water falls, afternoon a long steep climb on stone steps to Ulleri village for overnight stop.

Day 4 :

Trek to Ghorepani village

Altitude: 2,860 m / 9, 384 feet at Ghorepani village. Approx. 04 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. Morning catch the views of Annapurna peaks, and start the morning walk to Ghorepani village. From Ulleri onwards on winding gradual ups past few temporary settlements for short refreshing stops. Walk follow through beautiful dense rhododendron and pine forest to Ghorepani. Located on a high ridge, beneath the famous view-point Poon Hill. The village with many good lodges, arriving by lunch time as well for overnight halt. Afternoon browse around Ghorepani facing views of Dhaulagiri Himalayas with peaks of Annapurna.

Day 5 :

Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs

Altitude: 3,210 m / 10,531 feet high on top Poon Hill. Altitude: 2, 630 m / 8, 629 feet high at Tadapani. Approx. 06 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. Start the morning hike within cool air of an hour to the top of Poon Hill, on the highest spot. Catch the morning glory with stunning views of sunrise that reflect over array of white Himalayan peaks. Facing panorama of world’s three highest mountain range of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and massif Annapurna Himalayas. Includes views of majestic Machhapuchare the famous Fish-Tail peaks with series of lesser snow peaks. After refreshing morning back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek uphill into beautiful rhododendron tree lines. As climb leads on top of Deurali ridge, a place with grand views having few tea-houses and souvenirs shops. From here down into a gorge to Bhanthati for lunch and then head down to a stream. Where an hour climb reaches Tadapani for overnight halt in a small settlement with number of fine lodges. From Tadapani close views of Annapurna South, Huin-Chuli with towering Machhapuchare Himal. Located amidst forest surrounding on top of a high ridge spend the afternoon marveling the views of snow peaks.

Day 6 :

Trek to Sinuwa Danda via Chomrong village 1,951 m

Altitude: 2,350 m / 7, 710 feet high at Sinuwa Danda. Approx. 07 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. Enjoy the morning views from Tadapani, today one of the longest walks of the trip. Morning walk follows downhill into a dense woods of pines and rhododendron trees, reaching at Kimrong Khola / stream. Crossing a bridge and then steep up for an hour reaching on a nice level village path. Walk heads down to Chomrong village, one of the largest settlement of Gurung people, the main tribes of Annapurna region. After a short rest trail follows down to Chomrong stream to cross a short bridge. From the bridge climb on stone steps to a high ridge where Sinuwa Danda located with few small nice lodges. Spending an overnight at Sinuwa Danda small and isolated settlement facing views of rolling hills and valleys.

Day 7 :

Trek to Deurali via Bamboo and Dovan

Altitude: 3,200 m / 10, 499 feet high at Deurali. Approx. 05 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. From Sinuwa, a moderate day walk of less than six hours morning walk follows through deep forest. As trail leads down to Modi River gorge at Bamboo a small settlement amidst forest of bamboos and rain forest. Possible lunch stop, and then continue walk up to Dovan, a place with few lodges. After a short rest, walk leads to a climb above the river reaching at Himalaya Hotel close to a huge overhanging cave called Hinko. From here a short down on moraine debris of rocks and then a climb to Deurali for overnight stop. A nice settlement with 4-5 nice lodges, situated on a flat plateau above the Modi River.

Day 8 :

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchare Base Camp

Altitude: 4,130 m / 13, 550 feet high at Annapurna Base Camp. Approx. 05 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. Walk today leads to our main highlight of the adventure. From Deurali trail leads to a wide gorge between Huin Chulu peaks and rocky high cliffs. As climb continues on leaving the tall trees behind reaching a high ridge top at Machhapuchare Base Camp. Located right on the bottom of staggering Machhapuchare Himal, the famous Fish-Tail peak. The area also called as MBC for short name of this scenic location facing grand views of Annapurna-I. After a refreshing stop a short climb on grassy slopes, then reaching at beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary. The scenic valley enclosed between by giant peaks of Annapurna Himalayas. As walk follows on gentle level path reaching Annapurna Base Camp in the heart of Annapurna massif range of peaks. The highest spot of the adventure, as well the only base camp in whole Himalayas with facilities of nice cozy lodge. Enjoy the stupendous panorama from lodge at base camp beneath towering snow walls of Annapurna-I the world’s 10th highest peaks.

Day 9 :

Trek to Bamboo via MBC and Deurali

Altitude: 2,335 m / 7, 661 feet high at Bamboo. Approx. 06 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. Morning enjoy the superb panorama of surrounding giant peaks along with hearty breakfast. After a glorious morning views, return journey takes you on the same exciting route to Bamboo for overnight halt.

Day 10 :

Trek to Jhinu Danda via Chomrong

Altitude: 1,760 m / 5, 775 feet high at Jhinu village. Approx. 06 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Meal Included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner. After a marvelous adventure to Annapurna Base Camp and scenic sanctuary, morning starts with short climb. Walk follows through lovely woods to Sinuwa Danda, and the down to Chomrong River. After the bridge a steep climb on stone steps to Chomrong village for lunch break in a nice restaurants. From Chomrong on downhill to Jhinu Danda village for overnight stop in the comfort of a nice lodge. At Jhinu a place with natural hot spring, a mere distance from the village where hot pool located by the Modi River.

Day 11 :

Trek to road-head and drive to Pokhara

Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet. Approx. 02 hour walks and 2 hour drives. Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side. Meals Included: Breakfast next morning. Last day walk of the adventure, a short walk leads to a road-head. Then get into a vehicle for interesting drive back to scenic Pokhara. The drive follows the Modi River towards Bhirethati village. On reaching at Nayapul on the main highway for few hour ride to Pokhara. A perfect beautiful spot to conclude our marvelous Annapurna Base Camp trek and visiting Ghorepani & Poon Hill.

Day 12 :

A free day in Pokhara

Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet. Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side. Meals Included: Breakfast. Morning at Pokhara options for short drive to Sarankot hill for sunrise views over panorama of Himalayan peaks. Although the sunrise were enjoyed from high Poon Hill, but choice for interested people. Rest of the day enjoy sightseeing around Pokhara steeped with natural wonders of David water falls. Visit the large Gupteshwor cave nearby, and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake as well one can visit the Mountaineering Museum. Rest of the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the views of grand Annapurna Himalayas with Machhapuchare Himal.

Day 13 :

Drive to Kathmandu

Altitude: 1,350 m/ 2,821 feet. Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Kathmandu. Meals Included: Breakfast only next morning. Options for flight to Kathmandu of 30 minutes. From Pokhara taking a morning drive either in private car, coach or on regular tourist bus. An exciting drive on the busy interesting main highway following the Trisuli River for some hours. As drive heads on winding up to enter the Kathmandu valley, and then back into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel, with rest of afternoon and evening free at leisure after an interesting overland journey from Pokhara.

Day 14 :

In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.

A free day in Kathmandu after an enjoyable time on the high scenic hill around Annapurna Himalayas. Enjoy the day relaxing with individual activities or join in for another exciting tour.

Day 15 :

Final International Flight Departure for Homeward Bound

Meal Included: Breakfast Only Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great memorable experience on Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani & Poon Hill Trek. Our staff transfer you to the international airport terminal, and then bidding farewell to the guide and staff. As you head for the smooth flight homeward bound.

Mount Annapurna

Mount Annapurna is the tenth highest peak in the World having 8,091 meters height from the sea level. Annapurna massif has 6 famous, well known, important peaks over 7000 meters elevation. These are listed below:

Annapurna I (main peak) having elevation 8,091m ranked 10^th highest,
Annapurna II having elevation 7,937m ranked 16^th highest,
Annapurna III having elevation 7,555m ranked 42^nd highest
Annapurna IV having elevation 7,52m
Gangapurna having elevation 7,455m ranked 59^th highest,
Annapurna South having elevation 7,219m ranked 101^st

Natural hot spring

In the Annapurna region, there is more natural hot spring. We will cross 2 or 3 natural hot spring pond suitable for taking a hot spring water bath with free of cost. These hot spring ponds are located on the way to Annapurna Base Camp. It is believed that, if we take bath with hot spring our body will free from different diseases.

Sunrise and Sunset

Poon hill is the famous place for sunrise and sunset in the Annapurna region. While viewing the sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill, we can get chance to see the stunning views of the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna etc. Also, Sarangkot is also another popular place to see sunrise and sunset, which is near from Pokhara city. Pokhara is known the as city of lakes.

Traditional Village

Gurung and Magar are the major cast found in the Annapurna region. Himalayan villages; Landruk, Ghandruk and chhomorung are the popular traditional village of Gurung and Marag people. We can get the chance to visit the traditional museum in Ghandruk which shows the traditional tools as will culture and cultural dresses.

Flora and Fauna

Nepal is rich in bio-diversity. Below the 1000 meters elevation, the climate is quite tropical, these are cultivated area. Different types of flowering and non-flowering plants are found in this region. Different species of Rhododendron and the Orchid are the major plants. And this region is the habitat of the rare animals like blue sheep and Himalayan Thar, snow leopards, musk deer. Also the living place of Yeti, which is already disappear from this region.

Best Seasons:

The best seasons for Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghorepani & Poon Hill are spring and autumn, spring begins from March to May. Autumn starts from September to November, and the spring season with longer days due to much sunlight hours.

Days are mostly bright with sunshine for clear views and pleasant walking can get cloudy in the late afternoon. Chances of light rains and snowfall around higher elevations sometimes, and the temperature drops in the early morning and night times.

During springtime, the hills are bright with wildflowers in bloom especially the rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal.

The next best season is autumn from September to November, days are much clear for views and walks. But days are much short due to sunlight hours, pleasant and peak times for trekking around the Himalayas.

Much colder morning and late afternoon till night time, chances of snowfall on higher elevation sometimes. Interested people can visit Annapurna Base Camp including Ghorepani & Poon Hill during the winter times of December to February.

Much colder morning and night times with clear sunny days for views and walks. In wintertime, days are shorter due to limited sunlight hours.

But enjoyable, it will be a great pleasure, and a wonderful Christmas Holiday, where stunning sunrise from Poon Hill welcomes the fresh New Year’s morning.

Culture, Religion & History:

The lower areas of Annapurna Himalayas are much warmer with sub-tropical temperatures, where most farm villages are located. The lower mid-hills of mixed tribes of hill people. Gurung, Magar, Hindu Bharamins, Chettries, and Newars.

The culture and religions are mixed with Hinduism and Buddhism around low land to mid-hills till Ghorepani village. After Ghorepani within Gurung villages of Tadapani and Chomrong onwards, interwoven with Buddhism and the ancient cult of Bon, a pre-Buddhism religion.

At first, the adventure leads on the ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route of Nepal to Tibet, which extends beyond Ghorepani village to the Mustang region.

The word Ghorepani derived from Ghode-Pani means a place to water the horses and mules. Where caravan of horses, donkeys, and mules laden with heavy loads of rock salts, spices and wool passed through Ghorepani routes.

From Ghorepani to Annapurna Base Camp, one of the popular adventure destinations. Mt. Annapurna-I at 8,091 m, the first 8,000 m high mountain ever climbed in the history of mountaineering. French Expeditions led by late legendary mountaineers Maurice Herzog conquered Mt. Annapurna-I on June 3rd 1950, three years ahead Mt. Everest was climbed in 1953.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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