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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip code HH-A8C-08
Package name Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Duration 8
Max. elevation 4160 m
Level MODERATE
Transportation Land/Jeep
Accomodation Best available lodge en-route.
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmandu
Trip route Pokhara-Jhino Danda- Bamboo- Deurali- Annapurna Base Camp- Bamboo-Pokhara
Cost USD 590 per person

Highlights

Overview

“Allocate 8 days in Nepal for a Moderate Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Capture the Marvelous Moments with Massive Annapurna Mountains”

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Video

 Do you know that you can do Annapurna Base Camp Base Camp in 8 days? If you have got 8 days for real trekking in the mountain of Annapurna, it means a week time to spend in Nepal with a moderate trekking trip, you can go with  Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

 Annapurna Base Camp Trek wonderfully takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m), one of the highest mountain’s base camp and amazes you with incredible mountain panoramas and the blissful moments of being into the core of nature with absolute wilderness.

Moreover,  Annapurna Base Camp Trek lets you walk through Annapurna Sanctuary or Annapurna Conservation Area, the most massive protected area in the world and offers a big opportunity to explore the diverse species of wildlife and plants. The serene walk through deep woods, rhythmic and natural waterfalls, deep gorges, beautiful and historical local hamlets, the hospitable people with typical rural lifestyle, local lodge stay, organic food items of the Himalayas of Annapurna and Fishtail, terraced farmlands and picturesque landscapes will mesmerize during this 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The thrilling and vibrating walk through the wild nature of Annapurna Himalayas and Machhapuchhre will delight and refresh you with the excitement of moderate adventure as you ascend to 4160m, the Annapurna Base Camp. And if you want to escape the walk down to Jhinu Danda and the jeep ride to Pokhara, you can go with Annapurna Heli Flight/ Or Annapurna Heli Tour.

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 Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary has all the required glamorization and the right pacing of the participants/ trekkers while ascending so that they won’t encounter the possible threats of high-altitude sickness at Annapurna Base Camp. The trek offers you the right pacing and the walking hours of 6-7 hours a day with the perfect ascent of 4-5 hundred meter.

Your Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins from Pokhara and ends at the same place with a jeep ride from Jhino Danda (1700m) to Pokhara. After that or before the trek begins, you can enjoy the Pokhara city and its magnificent highlights like lakes, caves, waterfalls falls holy stupas and temples.7 days or weeks to spend in Nepal for an adventure trekking moderately? Simply pick up 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek and get boosted up or other adventure trekking in Nepal like Everest Base Camp Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trek.

 What are the required permits for Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

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 Entry Permits costs 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.

 How difficult is Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

It is a moderate adventure up to 4160 m above sea level, the highest elevation of  Annapurna Base Camp Trek. So, even beginners with some skills and moderate stamina trekking can accomplish this trek. However,  one requires a good level of fitness and proper preparations like regular walks and exercises on daily basis.

Having packed with the right trekking gear and with a good level of fitness, you can do this trek without any hindrances on the trail to ABC and back to Pokhara.

There is no age bar for  Annapurna Base Camp Trek and even beginners and people of old age like 70 can do this trek with the right pacing and acclimatization but need to be accompanied by a professional trekking crew. 

Those who have 6-7 hours walking stamina with the ascent 400-500 meters each day in the mountain, getting the highest elevation 4160 m can do this trek.

How are Food and Accommodation in Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Until Pokhara, trekkers will enjoy luxury accommodation and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend up to Ulleri and Poonhill-Ghorepani, if people are going to ABC via Poonhill and Ghorepani, or when they ascend up to Jhinu Danda, they may not have such chance to have the accommodation and food items. However, don’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and foods. 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 item with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your 8 days 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). Please don't blame your guide for not getting right accommodation and foods for you in your 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek if you are making this trek in the months of Sept, Oct and Nov of the year. Sometimes, you should be willing to pay some extra for your accommodation as it is very hard to get. 
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Transportation 
If you are starting Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, you will have two options: air and land and if you are starting it from Pokhara, then, you have only one choice that is land transportation or drive to Jhino Danda or drive to Ulleri via Birethanti if you are going to ABC via Poonhill. The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 40 minutes maximum and the road trip is 7-8 hours. Even, the road gets disturbed by heavy traffic and other issues. So, flight is recommended.

After you get to Pokhara, you again have to drive to Nayapool/Birethanti for 2 hours or directly drive to Ghandruk or you can directly drive to Jhino Danda if you are following another trail and begin the hiking. While returning back from Annapurna Base Camp, you can drive directly from Ghandruk to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu. ( Flight from Pokhara is optional and still can be done in request) 

You still have the option of helicopter fly back to Pokhara from Annapurna Base Camp if you want to escape the returning walks from ABC to Jhino Danda. 

 Do I need to hire Guide and Porter  Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

You require hiring at least a guide for your  Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Without a guide, you are not recommended to do Poonhill Trek or further to Annapurna Base Camp. We Haven Holidays Team for Annapurna Base Camp will be very caring and lead you rightly in t he mountain with no hidden selfishness. The guide and porter we provide for your Annapurna Base Camp 8 day will entirely focus on in order to make your trip to ABC and back a successful and memorable. But if you think you don't need guide, you can do ABC Trek independently as well. Collect all required information and trekking permits beforehand the trek begins either from Ulleri or Jhino Danda where natural hot springs are located.  

The guide has a government licensed holder coordinating knows the local flora and fauna, Entire Mountain views, well-known precautions, and local culture and speaks English very well. Even the porter will help in many ways like carrying your baggage and helping in walking if the trail is straight up and steep down. Most importantly, the leader is well known about high altitude sickness and first aid applications. 

For your safety  and convenience, you are highly recommended hiring guide and porter for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. 

How is communication access in Annapurna Base Camp Trek? 

The trekkers will enjoy the facility of Wi-Fi and phone calls all round the trip to Annapurna Base Camp and back to Jhino Danda. During your stay in Pokhara, you will have the access of fine quality of Wi-Fi and internet for communication. 


The local lodges and teahouses provide the facility of Wi-Fi during the overnight stay and in your free time. Most of the guesthouse along the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail don't charge any extra cost for Wi-Fi and there may be a few cases that some lodges charge for the Wi-Fi service like Rs. 200-300 per device. 


The best option for you to access internet and phone calls in your smart phone will be: installing local Nepali SIM Card like NT ( Nepal Telecom and NCELL. You can get Nepali SIM Card easily from Kathmandu and Pokhara. You can get it by producing your passport copy and passport sized photogram within 15 minutes. If you are staying in Thamel, you can see the information all around about buying or getting Local SIM Cards in your personal smart phone. This way, you can enjoy all phone calls and internet services along the route without any problems in trek to ABC. 

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu Nepal (1338 m) and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle.

After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will attend you at the airport. They will bring you to the hotel in a private van or car. You will refresh and enjoy short walks on the streets while our staff prepares for the trek. You will have dinner and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Optional Itinerary: If arrive earlier in the afternoon or a few days earlier, you can do some other UNESCO World Heritage Sites tours in Kathmandu Valley or a short day/day hiking around/near Kathmandu Valley. If you want us to set up an itinerary for you, contact us. 

Day 2 : Drive to Pokhara 822m. 6 hour drive covering 220 km / 137 miles. 


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: Froom Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Day 3 : Jeep Drive to Jhinu Danda(1700m) and then trek to Sinuwa (2340 m | 7,677 ft.),6 hours.

After you have breakfast at Pokhara Hotel, the jeep will transfer to Jhinu Danda near the suspension bridge via Naudanda, Lumle, Nayapool and Birethanti. It will take 2-3 hours to get to the base of Jhinu 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. The road is rough and bumpy, but the drive offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys. 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 Jhinu 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. 

Day 4 : Trek to Deurali 3, 230 m / 10597 feet-05 hrs

Initially, you will pass Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya before you ascend to Deurali.  As 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,  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 around this lovely area close to the raging Modi River along with some mountain peaks. 

Day 5 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m via Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720 m -05 hrs.


Today’s walk takes you to our main goal and highlights, start the morning heading up 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, enjoy 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.

Day 6 : Trek back to Sinuwa 2340 m | 7,677 ft. m - 06 hrs.


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 and finally to Sinuwa for an overnight halt. The trek from ABC to Sinuwa is filled with diverse landscapes and breathtaking views, making it a memorable part of the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Enjoy your descent and the beautiful scenery along the way!

Day 7 : Trek to Jhinu-Danda a place with hot spring 1, 700 m - 06 hrs and drive back to Pokhara

After a pleasant overnight stop at Sinuwa with the cool air, morning a short descent to Lower Sinuwa. The trail follows through enchanting woodland and local settlements down to Chomrong Khola / stream. On crossing a bridge a steep climb on steps to Chhomrong for lunch or you can directly go to Jhino Danda for lunch.

The trek from ABC to Sinuwa is filled with diverse landscapes and breathtaking views, making it a memorable part of the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Enjoy your descent and the beautiful scenery along the way! After you stay for an hour at Jhino Danda for Lunch, you will walk down to the jeep station cross a long suspension bridge, catch the jeep and take a ride to Pokhara city. 

Day 8 : Drive to Kathmandu /Optional Fly to Kathmandu

After Breakfast Drive Back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus. Evening join with farewell dinner and next day we will arrange your departure to homeward.

Optional Itinerary:  If you have extra days, you can extend your trip to Pokhara. you can explore Pokhara city and other highlights of Pokhara like Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Davis Fall, World Peace Stupa, Pumdikot with massive Shiva Statue, Phewa Lake and even you can do Paragliding too. 

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