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Annapurna Base Camp Trek
With experienced guides and comprehensive safety protocols, we prioritize your well-being every step of the way. Our team is trained in high-altitude first aid and equipped with the latest communication gear to handle any situation. We maintain a reasonable pace, provide acclimatization days, and ensure you are well-informed about altitude sickness.
Highlights
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Normal
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11 N/12 D
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All around the year
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Hiking
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Hotel at Kathmandu & Tea house accommodation during trek
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Private Vehicle
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Trek
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu: 1400m altitude: 30 minutes drive to Hotel
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Day 2 Kathmandu- Pokhara: 900 m altitude: 210 km & approx. 6-7 hours drive (B)
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Day 3 Drive to Nayapool, Trek to Ghandruk (1940m): 1 hr drive, 5 - 6 hours trek (B, L, D)
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Day 4 Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m): 5 - 6 hours (B, L, D)
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Day 5 Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m): 4 - 5 hours (B, L, D)
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Day 6 Bamboo to Deurali (3230m): 3 - 4 hours (B, L, D)
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Day 7 Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m): 5- 6 hours (B, L, D)
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Day 8 Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 - 8 hours (B, L, D)
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Day 9 Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m): 5 - 6 hours (B, L, D)
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Day 10 Trek to Nayapool then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive (B, L)
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Day 11 Pokhara- Kathmandu, approx. 210 km & 6-7 hrs drive, Farewell dinner with live cultural show (B, D)
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Day 12 Departure (B)
Includes
1. Transport in a Private vehicle with A/C
• Airport transfers
• Kathmandu-Pokhara- Kathmandu in transfer
• Pokhara-Nayapool-Pokhara transfers
2. Accommodations:
• Kathmandu (2Ns)
• Pokhara (2Ns)
• Tea house Accommodation at Annapurna Region (7Ns)
3. Meals:
1. All breakfasts
2. Lunch: 8 lunches during trekking
3. Dinner: 7 dinners during trekking and 1 typical Nepali dinner with a live cultural show
4. Trekking Package:
• Tea House accommodation, all meals, licensed holder English speaking trekking guide and his expenses, Permits: ACAP & TIMs card
5. Taxes and Service Charges:
• All the applicable service charges, government taxes
Excludes
1. International Airfare, Nepal VISA Fees ($30 per person), Excess baggage charge on Domestic flights, Travel Insurance
2. Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
3. Meals not listed in the itinerary
4. Cost for Porter: who can carry a maximum of 20 kg of luggage
5. Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc
6. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, etc
7. Payment Transfer Charge
8. Hotels check out as per the hotel rules.
9. Any extra expenses incurred from flight cancellation or delay, sudden price escalations in hotels, transport, flight or any other items, any form of rescue
Detail Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu, one of our representatives from Aarya Village Travel shall meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel. You will enjoy welcome drinks while you will be briefed about your Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal program. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.
Your Annapurna Trek program starts after having Breakfast and driving to Pokhara, a 6-7 hours drive from Kathmandu (depending on traffic). Located 210 km west of Kathmandu, this beautiful lakeside city is a prime tourism destination in Nepal offering with spellbinding and hypnotic natural beauty, stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The drive on the way itself is going to be amazingly unique experience as you travel besides the mighty river with some strong current almost throughout your journey with scenic greenery on both sides of the road along with human settlements thick and thin at different places. As you reach there you check in to your hotel, get yourself refreshed and have some rest. During the evening you might enjoy walking along the bank of Phewa Lake, admiring the stunning reflection of the Fish Tail Peak over the bluish Phewa Lake water.
Right after breakfast, along with our experienced guide will accompany on a drive to Nayapool which is at 45km and takes 1 and ½ hours. Nayapool is the starting point of our Annapurna Base Camp Trek. This is a place where people come to experience, the pure experience of hiking in Nepal. The trek is among the shortest Trek in Nepal with a total distance of 8.6 km and it may take us approximately 5 hours from Nayapool via Birethanti, Chimrung, Syauli bazar, Kimche, Chane along terraced rice fields. Ghandruk village is situated at an altitude of 1940 meters in Kaski District Nepal.
At this juncture, we climb up for around an hour up to Kimrung danda. On the way there, we can enjoy great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Ganggapurna. A steep descent takes us to the Kimrong Khola. After another steep ascent from Kimrong Khola to Chere Danda, we descend for a while and then it's a gentle walk to Chhomrong. Chhomrong, a beautiful village located on the just below the giant Annapurna massive.
Overnight in Chhomrong
We descend 2500 stone steps and cross the Chhomrong Khola (river). From here, it is an uphill climb to Sinuwa. From there onwards, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo.
Overnight in Bamboo
Today we pass through a shady, cool and moist bamboo forest and then ascend steadily with a few steep sections. Upon reaching Himalaya Hotel the forest clears and we are out in the sun again with amazing views of the glacial river below. It is a steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here the Annapurna trek drops closer to the river before rising again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetation here is sparser, permitting charming views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock-face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls. We stay overnight at Deurali.
Today we climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountain side. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is slightly strenuous. From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna a genuinely rewarding experience. The vegetation vanishes on our way to Annapurna Base Camp and the path widens as we reach the Annapurna sanctuary. From here, we get sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts dynamic views without anything obstructing the 360-degree panorama. From the base camp we again get to savor mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp
From the Annapurna base camp we trek downhill to Bamboo, so it shouldn't be very difficult. Besides, we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up. Overnight in Bamboo
From Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where rest for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to soothe our aching body.
Overnight in Jhinu Danda
On last day of Annapurna Trek, we trek down to Nayapool from Jhinu Danda, we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. We have lunch on the way. Our trek will end at Nayapool where we board our vehicle to Pokhara.
On this day right after breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu via the same route, it will take us around 6 to7 hours depending on traffic. On reaching the capital city, you may check into the hotel, get yourself refreshed and take a rest for a while after the long drive.
During the evening, you will be taken to an authentic Nepali restaurant for Typical Nepali Dinner along with live cultural show by different ethnic groups. It may last for 3 hours. Thus concluding your memorable Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal.
Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Aarya Village Travel will transfer you to the airport for final departure to your onward journey.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp sits at 4,130m, the highest point on the route. It's lower than treks like Mardi Himal or Everest Base Camp, but still high enough that altitude, not fitness, is the main variable to plan around.
Focus on layering correctly rather than packing more. The system works in three parts. A base layer, moisture-wicking thermal worn against the skin, pulls sweat away so you don't chill when you stop moving (avoid cotton, it holds moisture and turns cold fast). A mid layer, fleece or lightweight down, is your adjustable layer for changing body temperature through the day. An outer layer, waterproof and windproof, protects you when weather shifts near the Sanctuary, where cloud cover can roll in fast even in clear season. Most first-time trekkers over-pack mid layers and under-pack a proper outer shell. One solid shell jacket does more work than three fleeces.
Essentials include trekking boots broken in well before departure, trekking poles (especially useful on the long stone staircases near Chhomrong), a sleeping bag rated to at least -15°C (teahouses provide blankets, not bags), a headlamp with spare batteries, UV sunglasses for glare at altitude, gloves and a warm hat for base camp mornings, a 30 to 40L daypack with a rain cover, a water bottle or hydration bladder with a purification method, and a power bank, since charging becomes limited and paid for above Chhomrong.
Even at 4,130m, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a genuine risk if you ascend too fast. Watch for headache, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, and disrupted sleep. The rule that matters most: if symptoms worsen with rest instead of improving, descend. A well-paced itinerary with gradual elevation gain does more to prevent AMS than any fitness level.
A basic kit should include pain and fever relief (paracetamol or ibuprofen), rehydration salts (ORS), anti-diarrheal medication, blister care (moleskin, blister plasters, tape), basic antiseptic and plasters, any personal prescription medication packed in carry-on rather than checked luggage, and water purification tablets as backup to a filter. Some trekkers carry Diamox (acetazolamide) as an altitude sickness preventative, but it's a prescription medication, so speak with your doctor before travel rather than relying on trail advice.
The Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) is mandatory, currently NPR 3,000 (about $23) for foreign nationals. Unlike Everest, Langtang, or Upper Mustang, the Annapurna Conservation Area was excluded from Nepal's 2023 mandatory guide rule, so a guide isn't legally required here, though it's still recommended for safety and permit handling. The TIMS card has been dropped for most Annapurna routes since 2023, but enforcement shifts by season, so it's worth confirming current status before departure. For entry into Nepal, most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport: 15 days ($30), 30 days ($50), or 90 days ($125), payable in cash.
Treat it as non-negotiable rather than optional. Your policy needs to explicitly cover trekking up to at least 5,000m and include helicopter evacuation, since standard travel insurance often excludes high-altitude activity by default. In the Sanctuary above Chhomrong, a helicopter is the only realistic way out in a genuine emergency, and rescue costs without insurance run into the thousands of dollars.
