Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Trip Overview
Annapurna Base Camp is located in the central north region of Nepal within the protected area of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). The Annapurna range is separated by Kali Gandaki Gorge (Deepest in the World) along with Dhaulagiri Range to the west where as Marsyangdi River along with Lamjung Himal Range to its east. Annapurna Base Camp is headed right below the giant Annapurna Massif (8091m) which is the tenth highest peak in the world. Machhapuchre base camp is also adjacent to Annapurna Base Camp providing some breathtaking scenario of Annapurna I (8901m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchre (6993m), Huinchuli (6441m) and many more mountains. The trek is a blend of diverse geographical and cultural variation providing an ultimate an exhilarating experience to any trekkers. It is a very easy trek with easy walks and climb passing through beautiful villages of Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chommrung, Landrung etc. The trial passes through beautiful waterfall, terraced farmlands, dense rhododendron forests that add up more beauty to this trial. This region is rich in flora and fauna and trekkers might get lucky to encounter some of the rare species like snow leopard, barking deer, blue sheep, ghoral along with 478 species of birds found in this conservation area. This trek not only offers the natural beauty but also a unique cultural exchange of the Gurung community inhabited in most of the trekking spots. They are known among the area for their amazing hospitality to any guest or tourists. They have their own lifestyle, culture, customs, dress that can be observed during the trek. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is truly an amazing trek.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 : Half day Kathmandu city sightseeing and Trek Prepration.
Day 3 : Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m)
Day 4 : Drive to Nayapul (1070 m) & trek to Tikhedhunga (1540 m)
Day 5 : Trek to Ghorepani (2860 m)
Day 6 : Early morning at 5 AM trek to Poonhill (3210 m) for sunrise view & back to Hotel. After breakfast trek to Tadapani (2630 m)
Day 7 : Trek to Chhomrong (2170 m)
Day 8 : Trek to Himalaya (2920)
Day 9 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m)
Day 10 : Trek to Bamboo (2310 m)
Day 11 : Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara by private Car / Taxi
Day 12 : Drive or fly back to Kathmandu
Day 13 : Final Departure.