Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trek, 10 days walk
Another popular trek in Nepal, once you are at Annapurna Base camp ( Sanctuary ), you are surrounded by several spectacular peaks like Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchare. We cross beautiful Rhododendron forest and walk along the river. We can enjoy Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri as well as several villages like Chhumrong, Ghorepani popularly known as blue roofed village.
As the highest point of this trek is 4100m, less risk of high altitude and walking distance are relatively short ( 5 to 6 hrs ). This trek is suitable and suggested for all who love walking few hours a day and enjoy the nature in limited time. Suitable seasons : March - May , September - end of November.
Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel, walk around the city, Thamel and local market.
Swoyambhu : Buddhist stup on the the hill, Patan : 2nd city with various pagoda style temples and old palace, Bugmati : beautiful cultural village of wood sculptors and Kathmandu durbar square, city of temples with living goddess.
Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus ( 6-7hrs), check in the hotel, walk along the lake, enjoy local market and evening pray by the Phewa Lake. Hotel on B/B Basis.
Drive to Dhampus 1h30 and start walking, easy ascend upto Deurali (2100m), view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli. We cross small settlement of Potana, Bhichowk . Landruk is a village of Gurung community and we can see Ghandruk village the other side of the valley. Lodge on BLD
Descend to New bridge and walk along the Modi Khola, source from MBC, cross the river and walk up hill to Chhumrong, village with Typical houses and several lodges, just in front of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli ( 6441m). Lodge on BLD
Walk down to the rive and gentle climb to Sinuwa, we enter to the narrow valley of Modi Khola. Beautiful trail goes inside the rhododendron and pine forest. This is the only one way to Annapurna Base camp so possible to meet serval trekkers going up and down. Lodge on BLD
Climb upto Hinku cave ( 3100m ), now the landscape changes, less trees and environment is more alpine . Villages are left behind, only few lodges and tea houses on the way, breathtaking view of Annapurnas, Gangapurna and Machhapuchare (6993m), know as Fish Tail, holy mountain of Nepal. We enjoy the nature and walk slowly to be acclimatize as well. Lodge on BLD
Most important day of the trek, we pray for good weather, 360 degree view of mountain peaks, unforgettable moment of the life, glacier coming from Annapurna south. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon enjoy the surrounding. Careful of altitude. Lodge on BLD
Enjoy sunrise and breakfast, say good bye to ABC and long descend to Dovan, same trail we followed to go up. Lodge on BLD
Down to Sinuwa for Lunch, we can see the villages and trail we followed, walk down to the river and walk upto the village, stone steps again. Lodge on BLD
Today, we change the valley, follow beautiful trail inside rhododendron forest. Tadapani is a small villge with lodges and souvenir shops run by Tibetan origin people. View of Annapurna and Fishtail. Lodge on BLD
Down to the river and ascend upto Deurali for Lunch. Continue climbing upto 3150m, a pass . Trail on the hill, again magnificient view of Annapurnas, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Follow stone steps down to Ghorepani, Magar community blue roofed village. Option : climb upto Punhill (3200m) for sun set . Lodge on BLD
( option : one day extension to Mulde Peak )
Follow the trail inside Rhododendron forest and reach to Banthanti . End of the trek . 3hrs Drive to Pokhara. Bye Bye to the staff, enjoy the lake Phewa, local market , boating, Ayurvedic massage . End of the service. Hotel on B/B Basis.
Option : You may continue your tour to Lumbini, Chitwan, Bandipur and back to Kathmandu .
What is included in this trek package?
- 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu ( 3*) and 2 nights in Pokhara on B/B basis
- Transportation as mentioned in the program
- Trek on full board ( BLD ) , permits .
- Service of English Speaking guide and 1 porter for two trekkers
What is excluded in this trek package?
- Food and beverages if not mentioned in program
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
- Tips and other personal nature expenses
- Any other cost not mentioned in ‘ cost includes’ list.
Important Information
- Warm clothes, jackets, raincoats, and extra thermals
- Hand gloves and good quality footwear
- Trekking shoes with a firm grip
- Extra bottles, energy bars, and energy drinks
- Caps or hats
- Sunglasses and towels
- Personal toiletries or medications
- Power bank and torch
- Waterproof backpack
- Sunscreen lotion and sunglasses
- Basic Medical Care
- Hand sanitiser
US$ 1130 per person on the basis of 2 persons in the group, if there is above 2 persons and mode of transport changed, cost may reduce.