Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Briefing about the trek and preparation
Accommodation in Hotel of Kathmandu
The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is a popular trekking destination located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It sits at an altitude of about 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) and is surrounded by towering peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091 m), the 10th highest mountain in the world. The trek to Annapurna Base Camp typically starts from Pokhara, a picturesque lakeside town, and takes around 7-13 days round trip, depending on the route taken and the pace of the trekker.
Along the way, trekkers pass through diverse landscapes, from lush rhododendron forests and terraced fields to rugged terrain and high alpine meadows. Immerse yourself with the nature and enjoy the stunning view of various animals and birds. The route offers stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range, including Machapuchare (6,993 m), Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli(6,441 m). The base camp itself is situated in a glacial amphitheater, surrounded by these majestic peaks.
Also, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself into various traditions of Gurung, Magar, and other ethnic groups, offering opportunities to experience their culture, cuisine, and lifestyle.
Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp is a popular choice due to its accessibility and the variety of landscapes and cultural experiences along the way. The trek can be undertaken independently or with a guide and porter, and accommodation options range from teahouses to basic lodges along the route. The best time to visit is typically in the spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) when the weather is clear, and the views are at their finest.
To begin your Annapurna Base Camp treks via Poonhill, you will travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, where the trekking adventure begins. The trail begins in Hile and runs along the Modi River, meandering through lush rhododendron and bamboo forests.
The ABC walk is an incredible opportunity to challenge yourself physically, immerse yourself in natural beauty, and discover the region’s varied cultural tapestry.
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Briefing about the trek and preparation
Accommodation in Hotel of Kathmandu
Early morning, our trekking staff will come to pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 am and escort to the tourist bus station (4-7 minute by walking). we will be heading towards Pokhara (A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake) by tourist bus which will leave at 7 am (accurate on the time), then we will be enjoying a scenic 6/7 hrs drive to Pokhara, on the way, the bus will be stopping for the Breakfast, Lunch. soon we arrive in Pokhara, we can enjoy the magnificent mountain views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (fishtail) in the north and many other Himalaya ranges, and enjoy your evening walking around the lakeside, Today’s overnight will be accommodated over a Hotel in Lakeside.
After breakfast at our hotel, we take a short drive to Nayapul which might be 1 hour approximately by Taxi/ Car. Nayapaul is a starting point of our trek, we start the first part of our trekking towards Tikhedunga (1477M) Via Hille (1065m.) which takes us around 4 hours approximately. However, today’s hike from our beginning point to the beautiful Village of Nayapul is an easy walk on the flat and gradual up climb, along the way will be enjoying the green valley with a stunning waterfall and its landscape. Today’s overnight will be accommodated over a trekking lodge with including food such as breakfast lunch and dinner
Today we start ou hiking after a good breakfast at our Hotel, the first part of the hike will be ascending the steeply for the first 1;30 hours to Ulleri and Bhanthati (2370m.), At Bhanthati we will be taking a short break to have lunch here and we push another 2 hours to get our camp Ghorepani, Ghorepani is considered the most beautiful place with stunning views of panoramic mountains. Poon hill is elevated at 2800 m above the sea level. enjoy the scenery and glorious mountain views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the evening,
Early in the morning around at 4 am we wake up and get set for the sunrise view over the Himalayas from one of the best viewpoints of whole Annapurna region, its called Poon Hill (3210M), our hike will be approximately around 40 minutes to the Poon Hill. Poon Hill is a great hill set up with a spectacular panoramic mountain view of the whole Annapurna and many other mountains views including r Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) with along the blooming rhododendron trees, after enjoy the view of miraculous then we retrace to Hotel and take a quick breakfast then we hike to Tadapani for 4 hours approximately. from Ghorepani, the first part of the trek, will be ascending for 1 hour to get the Gurung Hills then we start going down through the lush forest of rododerohn and bamboo forest quite often walking down and up hills to Tadapani.
After Breakfast, our day starts with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests but views are spectacular on a clear day. after walking about 2 hours downhills in the lush forest to Riverside then we cross a suspension bridge to get Goljung and Chhomrong villages, Goljung is our lunch camp of today’s Hike. from Guljung village, we start climbing up for the 1 hours and the trail becomes easy on the flat land with a gorgeous mountain view of Annapurna South and Fishtail.
After enjoying magnificent views of mountains and coffee with lovely breakfast today, we descend to Chhomrong stream and again climb up to Dovan crossing through silent rhododendron forest. From Chhomrong we follow the trail leading to Deurali and we pass through dense forest area. The day today is comparatively difficult then other days.
After having breakfast at the lodge, we start our trek, the valley widens and becomes less steep and we will see the gates to the sanctuary from here as the trail continues into the sanctum, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs. After a short trek, we will be at Bagar (3310m.), a green meadow with some abandoned hotels. The normal trail follows the left side of the valley. Now the trail appears gently ascending until Machhapuchare Base Camp (3820m.) Which is one place where we enjoy some of the best landscapes in the venture; we will enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through alpine meadows and after some distance, our trails go gently up. After a short trek, we begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp at (4170m.), congratulation that you now have reached the Annapurna Base Camp, the destination of our holiday
In the morning, we walk up a bit to explore and experience the spectacular view of the sun rising over the vertical mountains of Machhapuchare and Annapurna towering above us and have breakfast, after breakfast, we descend From the Annapurna base camp to Bambo Village. Today’s trek is downhill we follow as the same trail that we came up through the beautiful Alpine valley with lush forest, so it shouldn’t be very complicated and difficult, as we have the company of the astonishing landscape to cheer us up on the way down.
Today, We follow the same trail until Chomrong village. from Chhomrong village, the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu dada for 1 hour, Jinu dada is one of the Gurung villages of Annapurna region which is very popular with natural Hot Spring, where we can have a natural bath into the Hot spring for a while
The 6 hours approx. hike will take you to a place called Jhinu danda where there is some natural hot spring and you will be spending some time. You could chill in natural pool and get rid of all your tiredness, pain, exhaustion and be fresh with all new energy for rest of the days. Jhinu will be one of the rewarding day among the other days of trekking in Annapurna Base Camp.
Nayapul is one of the longest suspension bridge in the trail and crossing it with less number of people avoid swing of the bridge. We then will drive back to Pokhara treasuring all the beautiful memories of the trek via Nayapul from new bridge.
The tourist coach or private tourist vehicle takes about 7 hours to get to Kathmandu and if you choose to take a flight instead it will be around 25-30 minutes.