Name of Trail: Annapurna Base Camp Deluxe Trek
Duration: 14 days
Grade: Moderate
Maximum altitude: 4,130m
Per Day walking: 5-6 hours
Trek Style: Tea house
Transportation: Flight/ Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Star Hotel in cities, tea house/ Standard accommodation the trek (High class lodges)
Activities: Trekking in Himalaya
Best Month:March - June & Sept - Dec
Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trek – specially designed to experience the wonderful ABC trek making it less extreme as possible while keeping up with high comfort.
Trekking to the base camp of 10th highest peak is more than just an adventure. It is journey of lifetime to enjoy the great Himalayan vistas and discover deeply spiritual ethno-culture. Adventure vision treks have meticulously designed this Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp trekking itinerary for those who wants to experience the extravagant Annapurna region with spectacular landscape and surrounding mountain vistas without making it challenging or going too extreme.
Adventure Vision Treks has created the Annapurna Base Camp Luxury trekking package to meet the client’s satisfaction in luxury, quality and experience. The accommodation choices along the route are designed to entail the best the country has to offers. Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp trip is in fact the immaculate blend of the highest standard accommodation with local flavor ensuring that our guest have quality time in the most comfortable environment available.
There are very few treks in Nepal that brings you so close to the 8,000+ m ice-giant in such time period like ABC trek. The ABC trail follows the terraced rice paddies, verdant rhododendron forests and alpine landscapes with the view of Annapurna range most of the times.
Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m is spectacular glacial plain nestled beneath the rings of peak – Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m) and Hiunchuli (6,441m). The ABC trek commences at Nayapul: a 1.5 hour drive north of Lake City, Pokhara, continue up to Ghorepani and vantage viewpoint, Poon Hill. From Ghorepani, we follow the eastward trail to Chomrong and head north entering the Modi Khola valley which finally takes us to the Base Camp.
The return trail requires 3 nights, one at a hot spring in Jhinu Danda. Then a short downhill trek leads us to Nayapul and 1 ½ hour drive takes us to the hotel; relaxing afternoon in Pokhara. Next day, drive back to Kathmandu through stunning middle hill agriculture and forestry lands along the gushing Trishuli River.
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu Pokhara flight . boating and candle light dinner near fewa lake.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, and trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m)
Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2850m)
Day 06: Poon Hill Hike (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2540m)
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa
Day 08: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3000m)
Day 09: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) through MBC
Day 10: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2300m)
Day 11: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m)
Day 12: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara (823m)
Day 13: Sightseeing in Pokhara Fly back to Kathmandu in Evening.
Day 14: Departure
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu.
Namaste! Upon your arrival we will welcome you at the international airport and transfer you to our hotel. Once you’re settled (relaxed and freshened up), we will take you to an authentic Nepali dinner. Where we can get to know each other better on the dining table while enjoying tasty food, and to set clear expectations for each other regarding the rest of our days. This will also give you a more in-depth understanding on the upcoming trek.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
We will visit various world heritage sites of Kathmandu. All activities of Kathmandu valley tour day 02 will be covered.
Day 03: Kathmandu Pokhara flight
We will take flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara is a scenic and leisure hub where you can sit back and enjoy yourself beside the beautiful Fewa lake. Enjoy your own time after the long ride and rest overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, and trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m)
After breakfast, we will meet and greet the porter and guide team, who will be fully support and assist us throughout the trek. Then, we will leave the leisure city Pokhara, driving 1 hour to Nayapul - the starting point of our trek. Nayapul is a small town filled with shops selling trekking equipments. You may do your last-minute shopping here, for our trek will start right afterwards. Trekking for 1 hour, we will reach Birethanti, a small village at the foot of Modi Khola Valley. After crossing some suspension bridges and climbing relative amount of steps, we reach Tikhedhunga. The trek for today is approximately 4 hours. Rest overnight at teahouse of Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2850m)
After breakfast, we will prepare for the moderately demanding uphill trek, staring start with the steep and timely ascend on the stone steps to Ulleri village. Although a bit challenging, today’s trek includes the amazing natural scenery and the Himalayan paronomia. Traveling through the breathtaking rhododendron and oak forests, the sublimation nature offers will give you the strength to climb up these steps and immerse you to keep going on. After 7 hours of walking with several breaks in between, we will reach Ghorepani. Take rest at the teahouse and enjoy the fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range.
Day 06: Poon Hill Hike (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2540m)
Before dawn, we will start hiking for 40 minutes up to Poon hill (3210m/10530ft) for the splendid sunrise. As one of the highlights of our trek, Poon Hill offers the promise of stunning natural scenery of the rhododendron forest, followed by the unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the panoramia from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu. After that, we will go back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to Tadapani. Along the path, there are shrines and memorials and for sure, more pleasant rhododendron flowers. Take a good rest at Tadapani after the 7-hour walk.
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa
After breakfast, we will start trek by a descent through a dense forest. Walking along the bank of Modi Khola, you can enjoy the splendid river view during the relaxing trail. After approximately 6 hours, we reach Gurung, the village of the Gurung people. Enjoy the warm hospitality of Gurung people and rest overnight at teahouse.
Day 08: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3000m)
After breakfast we will trek leave Sinuwa and walk along the upper Modi Khola valley. The trek for today is relatively physically demanding, as most of the time it is walking uphill. After lunch, we continue our trek to Bamboo through an uninhabited forest area, and then all the way to Dovan. The route climbs up to Himalaya Hotel (2840m). On the way we can explore the Hinku cave, where from the trail crosses a ravine and a major avalanche track. After about 6 hours, we reach Deurali (3,000m/9,840 ft) for overnight stay.
Day 09: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) through MBC
After breakfast, we will head to the serene sanctuary of the Annapurna Base Camp for an overnight stay. Leaving Deurali, we will walk through the river bed, followed by an ascend for a few hours. We will stop by Machhapuchhre Base Camp, where you can capture the best sight of the stunning Machhapuchhre, together with other mountains like Annapurna South, Annapurna I and III, as well as Gangapurna. If people experience any high altitude sickness, we can choose to stay at the lounge there for safety concern. Or else, we continue our journey to the ABC through a few roofless shepherds huts alongside a moraine. Be prepared as this area is often windy and snowbound, yet the sight of south face of Annapurna is truly rewarding. Walking for about 6 hours, we reach the ABC, where you will be surrounded by the panorama of the snow capped Himalayas. From the base camp, you can enjoy the unobstructed view of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South , Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks. Take your time to explore and relax at the base camp as per your interest.
Day 10: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2300m)
Waking up early in the morning, we will go and catch the glimpse of sunrise - watching the fireball gradually rises over Mt Annapurna I is a once in a lifetime experience. After the therapeutic scene, we go back to the trail all, descending for 5 hours all the way to Bamboo. Enjoy the memorable scenery and stay overnight at teahouse.
Day 11: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m)
After breakfast, we will set foot from Bamboo for an uphill hike to Khuldi Ghar and return to Sinuwa, followed by some stone steps to Chhomrong. After lunch, the trek steeply descend towards to Jhinu Danda, our destination for today. You may have chance to visit natural hot spring down to the stream, enjoy the hot bath and refresh yourself after the 6 hour walk.
Day 12: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara (823m)
Be mentally prepared for the long journey today! After breakfast, we will walk alongside the Modi River to Landruk village for a short break. Then, the downhill path will lead us back to Syauli Bazaar. The trek to Nayapul is easy and the view is pleasant. After trekking for 7 hours, our trekking journey ends at Nayapul - congratulations! We then drive 1 hour back to Pokhara. Take rest and stay overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Sightseeing Tour in Pokhara - Fly back to Kathmandu
We will tour around Pokhara valley. Some of the places are already visited on day 03. All 06th day activities of Kathmandu Bandipur Pokhara tour which are not covered on day 03. And we will take Pokhara Kathmandu Flight at evening.
Day 14: Departure
At the assigned time, you will be taken to the airport by our vehicle. We are delighted to serve you in any means. Goodbye and may we meet again.
We have regular 13 days Annapurna Base camp Trek package also. This package is not deluxe package but fully customizable so you can change the ABC trek itinerary as per your need.
