Annapurna Base Camp - 12 Days
Overview
Journey to Annapurna base camp is one of the most popular treks on earth. In general Annapurna Base Comp Trekking required 12 days to complete starting from Pokhara and end at Pokhara. This twelve days trek commences from Nayapul, which is an hour’s scenic drive from Pokhara with some fabulous views of Annapurna (South) and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) en route. From Nayapul, a half an hour’s walk brings you to Birethanti, situated at the confluence of Modi and Bhurung rivers, from here the route divides. The West trail towards Ghorepani, a trading village situated at an elevation of 2750 m., where there is a tremendous vantage point (Poon hill – 3210 m.) to view both the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. The views at sunrise from Poon hill are simply stunning. From Ghorepani, the trail leads East to the hamlet of Tadapani and on towards Chhomrong, from where we commence our journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary and further to Annapurna Base Camp. After Base Camp, you might return following different routes after following the same route up to Jhinu Danda (1780m). From here, you will have some choices of route you like to take ending trek at Nayapul or Phedi and drive to Pokhara.
Outlined Itinerary
Day 01: Drive or fly Kathmandu / Pokhara (820 m, 2700 ft.), drive (6 hours). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to Ulleri (1960 m.) – 4 to 5 hrs walk
Day 03: Trek Ulleri / Ghorepani (2750 m.) – 5 to 6 hrs walk.
Day 04: Morning, excursion to Poon hill (3193 m.) and trek to Tadapani (2590 m.) – 6 to 7 hrs walk.
Day 05: Trek Tadapani / Chhomrong (2340 m, 7120 ft.) – 5 hrs walk
Day 06: Trek Chhomrong / Doban (2505 m) – 5 hrs walk
Day 07: Trek Doban / Deurali (3100 m, 10595 ft.) - 3 hrs walk
Day 08: Trek Deurali / Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m, 13545 ft.) – 4 hrs walk
Day 09: Trek Annapurna Base Camp / Bamboo (2335 m, 7578 ft.) – 5 hrs walk
Day 10: Trek Bamboo / Jhinu Danda (1610 m, 5770 ft.). – 4 hrs walk
Day 11: Trek Jhinu Danda / Dhampus (1650 m.) –7 hrs walk
Day 12: Trek Dhampus / Phedi (approx. 1 hr walk) and drive to Pokhara (approx. 30 min drive). Overnight stay at hotel.
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Annapurna Base Camp
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