| Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Detailed Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek |
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View on Mt. Fishtail, during the trek to the Annapurna base camp
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Description
The Annapurna base camp trek leads to the Annapurna base camp from where climbers ascend on their way to Mt. Annapurna. Also the Machhapuchhre base camp can be reached, from where climbers ascend on their way to Mt. Machhepuchhre. The peak of this mountain is shaped like a fishtail, which you can see when you have a good view on this peak. That is why Mt. Machhepuchhre is also called Mt. Fishtail. This region is the most popular trekking area in Nepal. The rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges and village life can only be experienced during trekking in this area. This area also provides interesting experiences like learning about Gurung culture and taking a bath in a natural hotspring. The trek towards the base camp can be completed within 8 days or can be prolonged, depending on your preferences and walking speed. The route of the trek can be adjusted if you wish, although we provide you a few itineraries on this page: to inspire you with some of the possible tracks.
Grade
The Annapurna base camp trek can be kept in moderate category. To adjust ourselves to the high altitudes, we will take rest and acclimatize from time to time, to prevent you from facing any difficulties. Anyone with a reasonable level of physical fitness can walk this trek. Nevertheless, it is recommended to train your walking skills before you start this trek: this will help you in walking several hours a day. We will walk up to maximum 7 hours a day, after that you will have free time. It is important to take rest in this time, to adapt to the increasing altitude.
Highlights
Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 13 days
Day 1: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by land (this will take 6 to 7 hours) or flight (this will take 30 minutes). Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Day 2: Drive from Pokhara (820 m) to Phedi (1130 m) by bus. This drive will take 30 minutes. Then trek from Phedi to Pothana (1900 m). This walk will take 3 to 4 hours. Overnight stay in Pothana. Day 3: Trek from Pothana (1900 m) to Landruk (1565 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Landruk. Day 4: Trek from Landruk (1565 m) to Chomrong (2170 m). On the way to Chomrong we will cross Jhinu Danda to have lunch. Close to Jhinu Danda there is a hotspring, which can be visited by those who like the special experience of taking a natural warm bath. The walk, lunch and visiting the hotspring will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Chomrong. Day 5: Trek from Chomrong (2170 m) to Doban (2505 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Doban. Day 6: Trek from Doban (2505 m) to Deurali (3300 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Deurali. Day 7: Trek from Deurali (3100 m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. During this day we will pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Overnight stay in Annapurna Base Camp. Day 8: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) to Bamboo (2335 m). This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Bamboo. Day 9: Trek from Bamboo (2335 m) to Chomrong (2170 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Chomrong. Day 10: Trek from Chomrong to Ghandruk (1940 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Ghandruk. Day 11: Day of rest in Ghandruk. Today you will have the chance to enjoy culture and nature in and around Ghandruk. Day 12: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul. This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara. This drive will take 1 to 2 hours. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Day 13: Travel back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 15 days
Day 2: Drive from Pokhara to Naya Pul (1070 m) by bus. This drive will take 1 to 2 hours. Then trek from Naya Pul to Ulleri (1960 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Ulleri.
Day 11: Day of rest in Chomrong. Today you will have to chance to enjoy culture and nature in and around Chomrong.
Day 12: Trek from Chomrong to Landruk (1565 m). On the way to Landruk we will cross Jhinu Danda to have lunch. Close to Jhinu Danda there is a hotspring, which can be visited by those who like the special experience of taking a natural warm bath. The walk, lunch and visiting the hotspring will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Landruk.
Day 13: Trek from Landruk (1565 m) to Pothana (1900 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Pothana.
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| Facts of Trekking In Annapurna Base Camp |
| Total duration: 14 days Tour grade: Moderate Highest Access: Annapurna Base Camp (4, 237 m.) Best Season:Oct-Nov, Mar-April Type of trekking: Camping & Teahouse both Himalayan sights: All Annapurna ranges, Annapurna I(8091 m),Annapurna III(7555 m) Dhaulagiri , Gurja Himal and Manaslu. |
