ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) Trek
ID: GYG698947-1145751
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
12 days
Description
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in the world, a moderate-to-difficult trek that takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush valleys to high-altitude yak pastures.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC Trek) is one of the most popular treks in the world. This trek offers stunning views of the Annapurna Mountain range in the Himalayas of Nepal. It's a moderate-to-difficult trek that takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush valleys and rhododendron forests to high-altitude yak pastures (up to 4130m from sea-level) and glaciers. The main highlights of ABC trek are mentioned below:
- Panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain range, including Mt Annapurna I
(the 10th highest mountain in the world), Mt Machhapuchhare (the "Fishtail"
mountain), and Mt Gangapurna.
- Traditional Gurung and Magar villages.
- Hot Spring at Jhinu Dadha
- Opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including birds, rhododendrons, and even
some yaks.
The trek is typically 7-12 days long, depending on your chosen route and place. The most common route starts in Pokhara and goes through Ghandruk (a Gurung Village), which offers stunning views of the sunrise over the mountains.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary for 12 days and 11 nights.
Day-1: Arrival Transfer
Arrival in TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) transfer to the hotel, O/N (Overnight) stay at the hotel.
Day-2: Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast drive to Pokhara, lunch on the way to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara transfer to the Hotel, O/N stay at the hotel.
Day-3: Pokhara to Ghandruk drive and trek to Tadhapani
After breakfast drive to Ghandruk, lunch at Ghandruk. After lunch hike to Tadhapani and O/N stay at the hotel Tadhapani.
Day-4: Tadhapani to Chhomrung
After breakfast trek starts from Tadhapani to Chhomrung, lunch on the way and O/N stay at the hotel of Chhomrung.
Day-5: Chhomrung to Dovan
After breakfast trek starts from Chhomrung to Dovan, lunch on the way and O/N stay at the hotel of Dovan.
Day-6: Dovan to Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC)
After breakfast trek starts from Dovan to MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp), lunch on the way and O/N stay at the hotel of MBC.
Day-7: Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC) to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
After breakfast trek starts from MBC to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), O/N stay at the hotel of ABC.
Day-8: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) to Dovan
After breakfast descend to Dovan, lunch on the way and O/N stay at the hotel of Dovan.
Day-9: Dovan to Jhinu Dhada
After breakfast descend to Jhinu Dhada, lunch on the way and O/N stay at the hotel of Jhinu Dhada. On this day extra activity i.e. bath at natural hot spring.
Day-10: Jhinu Dadha to Pokhara
After breakfast descend to roadhead, lunch on the way and drive to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara transfer to Hotel and O/N stay at the hotel.
Day-11: Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu, lunch on the way to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu transfer to the hotel and O/N stay at the hotel.
Day-12: Final Departure
At the time of departure Transfer to the TIA for final departure.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain range along with Mt Machhapuchre.
- Traditional Gurung and Magar villages.
- Hot Spring at Jhinu Dadha.
- Opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, birds, rhododendrons, and even yaks.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guide will pick you up from the hotel and he/she will contact you through phone call for prenotice.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.