| Trip code | HHN-ABC-07 |
| Package name | 7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek |
| Duration | 7 |
| Max. elevation | 4130 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | All ground transportation according to itinerary |
| Accomodation | Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and best available lodges in trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Pokhara |
| Trip route | Kathmandu-Pokhara-Annapurna Base Camp-Pokhara-Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 465 per person |
Annapurna Base Camp and the Surrounding Peaks
7 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek graded as a moderate trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Even beginners can do this trek. The trek takes the trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp (4160m) through either Poonhill or Jhinu Danda and Chhomrong, Sinuwa Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Most importantly, passing through all these local villages and viewpoints along with the local flora and fauna of Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area in the world, will be a lifetime experience for the trekkers during Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Walking through deep woods, enjoying the melodious rhythm of natural waterfalls, talking to hospitable people on the trail, enjoying local vegetables and other dishes, saying ‘Namaste’ to other fellow travellers and most importantly, alluring mountain views including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna-I, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Shinga Chuli, Ten Peak and many other snow-fed summits on the trail and from Annapurna Base Camp.
7 day Annapurna Base Camp trek commences from Jhinu Danda
after 3 hour's jeep drive from Pokhara. The jeep drive can be done
only during Autumn, Spring and Winter, but not in Summer or rainy. You will go
to Pokhara either by bus or domestic flight. If you use a bus ride, you will
spend 6-7 hours or if you use a domestic flight, then, it will take 35 minutes.
After you get to Jhinu Danda by jeep drive you will ascend to Chhomrong and then walk to Sinuwa. Next, the trekkers will walk to Bamboo and Dovan, Himalaya, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp and finally to Annapurna Base Camp and walk down along the same trail to Jhinu Danda. You will walk down to the bank of Modi Khola and enjoy natural hot springs for hours which can heal your all pains of walking ups and downs. Then, relax your body and mind in natural hot springs and drive back to Pokhara to end your 7 days at Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Required Permits The trek route requires two different types of permits. These are the Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit and TIMS ( Trekking Information Management System) Card. The TIMS Card costs USD 20 and ACAP ( Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Entry Permits cost USD 30. You can obtain these two Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits through your local travel partner you are using for your Nepal trip or you can collect them directly. Simply provide your travel partner with a copy of your passport and some recent photographs, and they will get the permits for you.
Food and Accommodation
Until Pokhara, trekkers will enjoy luxury accommodation and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend to Jhinu Danda, they may not have such a chance to have accommodation and food items. However, don’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and food. Moreover, your guide will manage your beautiful food and accommodation for you during the trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges will offer you food items with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Note: Sometimes, it may be difficult to find the right accommodation during two peak trekking seasons in Nepal: Autumn( Sep-Nov) and Spring ( Mar-May).
On your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, the Haven Holidays Nepal representative will receive you. After being introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded in the car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing at 4:30 pm where you will meet with other members too, who are going to Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Our CEO brief with related information regarding the trek, and local culture. He also introduced a Trekking guide and tour guide, Including details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.
Morning with pack breakfast, get ready to go Tourist Bus park for overland journey to Pokhara. An exciting drive of about normally 6 to 7 hours if there are no Traffic jams following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards the west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive, one can experience rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice room, having time to browse around the Phewa Lakeside.
(Optional: Optional: om Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)
After you have breakfast at Pokhara Hotel, the jeep will transfer to Jhino Danda near the suspension bridge via Naudanda, Lumle, Nayapool and Birethanti. It will take 2-3 hours to get to the base of Jhino Danda by a four-wheel jeep.
On the way, you will see the beautiful Modi River and local settlements along with alluring mountain peaks along the trail.
You will have your lunch at Jhino Danda walk up to Chhomrong village and walk further to Sinuwa. On this section of the walk, you will feel a bit strenuous to walk the steep uphill of Jhino Danda till you get to the top of the hill and then walk down to the riverside. You will cross the suspension bridge and walk up to Sinuwa. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Initially, you will pass Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya before you ascend up to Deurali. The walk continues through dense vegetation and tree lines to reach the Himalayas via Bamboo and Dovan. Himalaya, a settlement with 2-3 lodges, is located right beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. A short walk with gentle ascend we get a large overhanging cave called Hinku Cave. After the Hinku Cave trail downhill close to Modi River with a short climb reaching a plateau, where Deurali is located.
Deurali stands above 3,200 m high, a nice place for a day's rest to enjoy the surrounding views. From here the tree lines drop for short foliage and bushes, which Deurali places at the bottom of Huin-Chuli peak.
Enjoy lunch with a leisurely afternoon for short walks around this lovely area close to the raging Modi River along with some mountain peaks.
Today’s walk takes you to our main goal and highlights, start the morning heading up and following the river upstream. A steep climb in some sections on a grassy path, as walk climbs on stone steps to MBC (Machhapuchare Base Camp). MBC stands high beneath the towering North Face of Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak. MBC with a few good simple lodges and restaurants, enjoys lunch-facing views of Machhapuchare, Huin Chuli, and Annapurna South.
From MBC enjoy grand views of Annapurna-I towards the west, after lunch a short climb to enter the picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary. Walk on the easy gradual uphill trail to reach a Welcome Sign Post of Annapurna Base Camp. Then climb to a grassy plateau, where Annapurna Base Camp is located with several guest houses and lodges. An exciting and glorious place to enjoy the day at Annapurna Base Camp sits on the lap of the staggering ice and snow wall of Annapurna-I.
A long day walk but much easier on downhill with a few short ups to Bamboo, morning bidding farewell to ABC. The walk follows past MBC to Deurali, from Deurali a slow climb and Hinko Cave and heading to the Himalayas. As the walk continues reaching the dense tree lines arriving at Dovan and then down to Bamboo for an overnight halt.
After a pleasant overnight stop at Bamboo with the sound of river flow, morning a short climb to Khuldi Ghar. The trail follows through enchanting woodland to Sinuwa Danda, with down to Chomrong Khola / stream. On crossing a bridge a steep climb on steps to Chhomrong for lunch. Afternoon an easy walk downhill to Jhinu Danda village for overnight.
After Jhino Danda with its natural hot springs, you will drive back to Pokhara via Syauli Bazaar, Birethanti, Nayapool and Naudanda and stay overnight at the hotel.
Arrival
You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Nepaljung, Dhangadi, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Morang, Tatopani, Tinker, Rasuawagadi, Kimanthanka etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.
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Our trek ends at the Jhinu Danda, trekkers often take time to relax and enjoy the natural hot spring that the area is famous for after days of hiking through the stunning landscapes of the Annapurna region, soaking in the therapeutic waters can be incredibly rejuvenating.
From Jhinu Danda, It’s usually a few minutes hike down to a long suspension bridge passing through picturesque scenery. Upon reaching Jeep station, the Haven Holidays team arrange transportation back to Pokhara.
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