The Annapurnas are Nepal’s most popular trekking area in Nepal. Spectacular scenery, diverse cultures, forests, lakes and glaciers combine to make it one of the most scenic areas for beginner or experienced adventure lovers. The Annapurnas were the first mountains over 8000m to be climbed in Nepal. The accommodation is mostly of a high standard in teahouses, and you can trek in relative style and comfort. Why wait to discover such amazing experience which Annapurna Base Camp trek offers.

Detailed itinerary

Day 01 : Kathmandu Arrival (1300m)

Lumle Holidays representative will greet you in an airport and will transfer to your hotel. After the arrival, the group will be formally introduced to Guide for the activities over the next few days. One should pay attention in particular to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time. We check your insurance details and other requirement for your trekking.

Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing

After breakfast, we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu. Escorting by an English speaking guide (can be provide any language speaking guide on request) be, try to give them a full taste of our vivid culture image and an enchanting manner of its people. In our sightseeing tour we go to Monkey temple Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar square.

Durbar Square: This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar square, protected as an UNESCO world Heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building. There is an entrance fee of Rs.250 for foreign visitors. Your ticket to the Square entitles you to visit all the museums.

Swayambhunath, 6.5 kilometers west of Kathmandu, situated on a hillock, this 2000 years old Stupa is the world’s most glorious Buddhist shrine and is surrounded by several small pagodas. The main temple is capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt and is painted on the four sides with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

Day 03 : Kathmandu – Pokhara (Drive)

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about six hours. You depart for the six hours drive to Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometres west of Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist’s paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to fall in love with its beauty. You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 30 min.

Day 04 : Drive from Pokhara – Phedi (1130m)& trek to Pothana (1900m)

Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Phedi (1130 m.) and trek from Phedi to Pothana which takes about five hours. From here you begin your trek to Pothana (1900m.). The trail ascends all the way to Pothana through forests till you reach the village called Dhampus. It is a Gurung village which gives you an opportunity to look at the magnificent views of Annapurna ranges, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. The ascent trail follows to Pothana through the forests. This is a small village which is surrounded by forests having marvelous mountain views.

Day 05 : Pothana- Chhomrong (2040 m)

Trek from Pothana to Chhomrong (2040 m.) which takes about six and half hours. While trekking from Pothana to Chhomrong the trail ascends gently to Deurali and begins to descend upto Bherikharka through forests. Now you follow flat path till you reach Landruk village. The path you follow till Landruk is really exhilarating as you pass through many local villages rich in culture, terrace fields and numerous green hills. From here the trail descends to Modi khola (stream) and ascends all the way to Chhomrong. Village via Jhinudanda where there is a hot spring. Chhomrong is a big Gurung village. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail.

Day 06 : Chhomrong – Bamboo (2340 M)

Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m.) and it takes about five hours. Leaving Chhomrong, the trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a swaying suspension bridge, then climbs out of the side valley. High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through the tiny settlement of Tilicho in forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. Climbing further on a rocky trail (beware of the stinging nettles) you reach three hotels at Sinuwa, at 2350m. Climb in rhododendron forests to Kuldi, at 2520m. This was once a British sheep breeding project; now the stone houses are an ACAP visitor centre and check post. In winter, it’s common to find snow anywhere from this point on. Descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy trail to Bamboo Lodge (2340m.).

Day 07 : Bamboo – Deurali (3230 m)

Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m.) which takes about five hours. You trek gently ascend through bamboo forests with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan (2630m.) where there are few lodges and camp sites. Now you pass through muddy trail which traverses high above the river. There are debris of avalanches except during winter season. After short trek, you reach at Himalayan Hotel (2900m.), the town named after the Himalayan Hotel. Beyond it , the trail is steeply ascent up to Hinko Cave (3160m.), this named as a huge overhanging rock provides some protection against rain and avalanches. It takes approximately twenty minutes through normally ascent path to reach Deorali (3230m.).

Day 08 : Deurali –Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m)

Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) and it takes about four hours. From here, the valley widens and becomes less steep and you can see the gates to the sanctuary. The trail is less steep. As the trail continues into the sanctuary, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs. After short trek you will be at Bagar (3310m.), a meadow and some abandoned hotels. The normal trail follows the left side of the valley. Now the trail appears gently ascent until you reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.). Here you find almost 6 to 7 lodges. This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through alpine meadow and after some distance your trails go gently up. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the views of several peaks at 360 degree.

Day 09 : Annapurna Base Camp – Dovan (2630 m)

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m.) which takes about five hours. It’s much easier going down. You should have no problem reaching Sinuwa in a single day from Annapurna Base Camp. Now you trek through Himalayan Hotel to Dovan.

Day 10 : Dovan – Chhomrong (2040m)

Trek from Dovan to Chhomrong (2040 m.) and it takes about four hours. The path is descent up to Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You trek gradually descend to the Chhomrong Khola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong.

Day 11 : Chhomrung – Ghandruk (1940 m)

Trek from Chhomrong to Ghandruk (1940m.) which takes almost four hours. The trail stretches at flat level for early an hour passing through rhododendron forests, terraces and green scenarios. At this point, you have to go gradually down till Kimrung Khola ( Kimrung stream). Now the trail keeps on ascending steeply before you reach Kimrung Hill. Here the path goes gently descent all the way to Ghandruk village. This part is full of green scenarios, streams, terraces and so on. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum.

Day 12 : Ghandruk – Nayapool – Pokhara

Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti which takes about six hours. You begin your trail following gentle flat path passing through forests, rocks and terraces. After Kimche (1638m.) the trail descends through human settlements and terraces upto Seuli Bazaar. From here, the trail moves along the bank of Modi Khola to Birethanti. En route, you pass through forests, rice terraces, waterfalls and green scenarios. Birethanti is a small town with few lodges, shops and human settlements. Now you walk for almost twenty minutes through flat path upto Nayapul (New Bridge). Here you board vehicle to drive back to Pokhara which takes approximately one and half hours.

Day 13 : Pokhara – Kathmandu

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes approximately 25 minutes.

Day 14 : Kathmandu free day of your own

This is the free day and you can use it for your shopping .In the evening we will drive you for farewell dinner with cultural dance.

Day 15 : Final Departure

All too soon it’s time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure kingdom.

price from €1900 per person

What’s included?

All transfers and transportation as per itinerary in Nepal
Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu & Pokhara in 3 star or similar hotels with breakfast
Guided sightseeing as per itinerary
Kathamandu / Pokhara / Kathamandu by A/C tourist coach
Accommodation in tea house/lodge during trekking with all meals
All necessary paper work & Permits
ACAP & TIMS
English Speaking guide and one porter between each 2 members while on trek

What’s excluded?

International airfare
Nepal Visa fee
Airport departure taxes/excess baggage charges
Travel insurance
Medical evacuation in case of emergency by helicopter or overland
Personal gear & clothing
Entrance fee
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client’s insurance
Hot water and any other beverage (soft/hard drinks)
Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc.

Available dates

Arriving Kathmandu

09-Feb, 16-Feb, 23-Feb
08-Mar, 15-Mar, 22-Mar, 29-Mar
05-Apr, 19-Apr, 26-Apr
03-May, 12-May
13-Sep, 20-Sep, 27-Sep
04-Oct, 11-Oct, 18-Oct, 25-Oct
08-Nov, 15-Nov

Cities

+ The accommodation in cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Bandipur in this itinerary includes in good 3 star category hotels. The accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bandipur includes bed & breakfast whereas in Chitwan includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, jungle activities and other cultural programmes.

Kathmandu : Hotel Encounter or similar
Pokhara : Hotel View Point
Trekking : Lodge/guest house

Tea houses/lodges

+ The accommodation during trekking in this itinerary includes in tea houses/lodges. The accommodation in tea houses/lodges in the trekking region is very basic and it is not possible to book an accommodation in advance. Although, in some tea houses/lodges you will be able to have your own room, in many others you will be sharing a dormitory with other fellow trekkers. All amenities such as bathrooms, corridors but not limited are shared. The hot water and hot showers may be available but subject to extra charges so you will have to borne costs for these services. Your guide will arrange a place for your stay when you arrive in each place. Please note that, there may be no or very little choice as it all depends on what times of the year you are trekking, how full the lodges are and how late in the day you arrive at that destination. Normally, during peak season such as September, October, November, Feb, March and April lodges operate in extremely full occupancy.

Validity

+ Valid for arrivals on selected dates

+ Price per person (pp) based on double occupancy. At least 2 people must book to complete booking or pay single supplement; enquire on booking.

Booking

+ Booking required email: sales@lumle.com Attach copies voucher and your passport with the desired date you wish to arrive. Lumle must be contacted via booking form or with contact details advised in fine print within 48 hours from the time the voucher is purchased. Confirmations will be sent out within 7 working days from the days the booking is complete with the agent.

+ No modification or cancellation allowed after booking. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable once booked.

+ This offer is subject to availability and booking terms & conditions https://www.lumle.com/terms-conditions/

Passports

+ Please ensure that you have a valid 10 year passport and that it is valid for at least 6 months after your return date to the United Kingdom and 6 clear pages.

VISAS

+ It is vitally important that you obtain the appropriate visas for your chosen holiday destination. You are responsible to check with relevant embassy/consulate and visa regulations to the country you are visiting. Lumle does not hold any responsibility for visa related matters.