Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 9 Days

84 reviews in TripAdvisor
Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek 9 days
Trip Facts
Duration9 Days
Maximum Altitude4130 m
Group Size10
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking
Best TimeMarch to May & September to November

The Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an instant journey in the astounding Himalayas of the Annapurna region. All the features and aspects of the region are the best things to enjoy in a pleasant manner. The journey is starting from Kathmandu and adventure city Pokhara. After, the journey leads you inside through the ethnic villages of Gurung and Magar people.

This is the best trek for those who have limited stay in Nepal and want to visit in the awesome mountains of Annapurna province. They will be benefited from the extraordinary mountain series of Annapurna, Fishtail, and Mt. Dhaulagiri range for their life experience. Enjoy the many exceptional views of the Annapurna Himalayan range along with the breathtaking scenery. This is the journey blends with different cultures and tradition let you the unique experience.

The Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek picks up you in the destination of Gurung community village, Ghandruk, and Chhomrong among other villages of the targeted trekking area. The peace greenery and the views of colossal mountains in the backdrop the green terrain are much impressive. Furthermore, hot shower steam in the Jhinu hot spring tranquilizes your body and keeps relaxing. In the trekking sites, you will witness awesome natural Annapurna massifs where you will have the great panorama of giant mountains. Then, eventually, make your trip to the Annapurna Base Camp, as the silver glimpse of the snow horizon lets you feel like you are in heaven.

Similarly, you can enjoy the mother nature of the Annapurna Himalayan range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Fishtail while you are trekking in the Annapurna region. Apart from trekking, you can also enjoy the lively ambiance of the lake-side city of Pokhara. While you are continuing your trek further you will be attracted by the tranquility of the landscape. Alpine and Rhododendron are the main plant mark the terrain like green carpets.

Somewhere, Himalayan Rivers also separate the land and the fresh clean water sounds are awesome make feel you as you are in the lap of nature. Moreover, small places made by locals trekkers’ rest point help you to leave your tiredness and regenerate your power to move further is a unique idea. Finally, the Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the best trek to touch the sense of beautiful nature as it is a naturally and culturally enlightening spirit.

Itinerary
Trip PlanExpand all

After your arrival in Kathmandu at any time, our airport representatives will wait for welcoming you to Nepal. He will assist you to transfer to the hotel, and then also brief about further days plan and programs for your trip. This day there will not operate any activities just you stay at the hotel and relax, overnight stay at the hotel.

Early in the morning drive to Kathmandu domestic airport and take 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. While you arrive in Pokhara you will be awarded many astounding mountain peaks such as Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre, Manaslu, and many other mountains peak of Annapurna Himalaya. Pokhara is the main touristic hub of Nepal also known as adventure city. It is a very famous city for boating, paragliding, and ultra-light flight. The Phewa Lake lies in between of city and jungle ornamented this city gorgeous reflecting the awesome sight of fishtail mountain on its surface. It will take 1 hour to drive from Pokhara to Nayapool and we start our trekking to the Gurung ethnic village Ghandruk, overnight stay at the tea house. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included Day 03- Trek to Sinuwa (2310m), Duration: 6 hours In the morning after breakfast, we walk towards Sinuwa from Ghndruk. First, we trek along the track up to Ghandrukkot, then straight descent towards Kimrung Khola. For an hour it is easy descent then the way keep rising terrain once again reaching the Chhomrong village. It makes feel us we are walking in the lap of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna South while ascending. Chhomrong is the beautiful mountain village Gurung settlement in the lap of the giant Annapurna Himalayan range. We will step down 3300 steps from Chomrong village to Chhomrong Khola. Then, we will walk up to Sinuwa, overnight stay at the tea house. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Today our walking proceeds towards Khuldighar take about two and a half hours away. The track goes a little sloppy then descends steeply clearing inside the rhododendron forests against the Fishtail mountain.  The way is very peaceful and hears the sounds of the stream and if lucky can see the Himalayan goats on the way. Then, we will walk through thick bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always left part of the river. After we walk through stone steps we reach in pantheon Baraha. We can rest a while there and again set the journey to the Deurali via the Himalayas, overnight stay at the tea house in Deurali. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

After breakfast, we set our trek to Annapurna Base Camp through via Machhapuchre Base Camp. We walk in the pasturelands of Modikhola and walk through the bamboo forests encounter with the awesome scenery of Annapurna I, Fishtail, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Gandharba Chuli in our eyes. This is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary since it is surrounded by silver snowcapped mountains that are under protection by the government of Nepal. The way offers spectacular views of the mountains and the natural beauty on its surroundings of the province, overnight stay at the tea house in the Annapurna Base Camp.

Today wake up early in the morning and view the sunrise over Annapurna and back to the tea house and eat breakfast then follow the same trail down towards bamboo. We descend through the rocky trails of Modi Khola. Bamboo is located in the lap of the Machhapuchre Mountain where there are limited numbers of tea houses available, overnight stay at the tea house. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

In the morning after breakfast, we follow the same track until Chhomrong then steeply descent to Jhinu Danda. We walk in the peace and natural environment and rocky trails to the Khuldighar. The trail continuously goes through the rhododendron forests meeting with the other trekkers and locals. While we reach in the Jhinu Danda we check in the tea house and go for a hot sauna bath in a hot spring walking around 15 minutes down. When you bath in the hot spring, it takes away your pain and healing your body and you get refresh and recover your energy, overnight stay at the tea house. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Today after breakfast we walk down for two hours to Modique and take a vehicle and drive to Pokhara and can do sightseeing around Devi's fall, Peace Stupa and boating in the Phewa Lake can also do massage, overnight stay at the hotel. Breakfast included.

In the morning after breakfast drive to Pokhara domestic airport and take 25 minutes back to Kathamndu. You can do sightseeing and shopping around the city and approximately transfer to Tribhuwan International airport by our representatives and do farewell back to your hometown.

Looking for something specific and didn’t find it?Reach out to our travel experts.
Need Help? Call Us.+977 9841624665