Trip code | NET-TR-SABT1 |
Package name | Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek |
Duration | 11 |
Max. elevation | 4170 m |
Level | MODERATE |
Transportation | Deluxe Tourist Bus & Private Vehicle |
Accomodation | 2-3 Star Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek. Standard Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara |
Starts at | Kathmandu |
Ends at | Kathmandu |
Trip route | { Kathmandu - Pokhara - Ulleri - Ghorepani - Poonhill - Tadapani - Chhomrong - Dovan - Deurali - Machhapuchhare Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo - Jhinu Danda - Pokhara - Kathmandu } |
Cost | USD 825 per person |
After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about six hours. Enjoy scenic views of mountains, hills, villages and rivers along the highway.
Pokhara is a tourist's paradise featuring lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, etc.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After early morning breakfast, drive from Pokhara (914 m.) to Ulleri (2070m.) takes approximately 3 hours. Then trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2675 m.) passing through dense forest of oak and rhododendron.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour. Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint to see sunrise/sunset and majestic views of tallest Himalayan peaks. After spending sometime in Poon Hill, hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue trekking towards Tadapani (2630m) which takes about four and half hours.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170 m) takes about 5 and half hours. For the first part, the trail descends by way of rhododendron forests till Kimrung Khola. Once you cross the Kimrong Khola, the trail moves uphill for some time before it plateaus. En route you will pass through Gurjung village and from here it takes 2 hrs to reach Chhomrong. Chhomrong is the entry point for Annapurna Base Camp.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) takes approximately 5 hours. The train in the beginning descends until you cross a small bridge. From here it’s a long steep ascent up to Sinuwa. The path heads through bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests. Enjoy local farming in terraced landscapes all around.
Stay overnight in lodge.
Trek Dovan to Deurali (3200 m) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail gradually ascends all the way to Deurali along the Modi Khola. The region is rich in bio diversity and full of bamboo and rhododendron forest. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about four hours. 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 forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several peaks.
Stay overnight at Annapurna Guest House.
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about six to seven hours. The trail gradually descends passing through bamboo forests.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours. We will descend through Sinuwa and Choomrong. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the KuldiGhar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You trek gradually descends to the ChhomrongKhola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. 1 hr further down will take you to Jhinu Danda. You can visit a natural hot spring in Modi Khola, which is 20 minutes hike from Jhinu Danda.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Drive from Jhinudanda (1780m.) to Pokhara (914m.) takes about 4 hour. You will drive to Pokhara by 4WD jeep. This is a scenic drive passing through villages, jungle, river and farm land.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about six hours. En route, you will enjoy the beautiful mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable gardens and locals getting engaged in their daily chores.