You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport where a representative from Snowland Treks will welcome you. He will take you to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to relax. Later, in the evening, you will meet with your guide in the lobby of your hotel, and he will accompany you to your restaurant where you will have a delicious welcome dinner along with a cultural dance. Overnight in the hotel.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek -12 days Itinerary
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Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m) and transfer to hotel
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Day 02 Drive to Pokhara (900m) in a tourist vehicle, 7-8 hrs
After breakfast, you will begin the drive towards Pokhara. The drive will be long, but scenic. You will see lush green hills, rivers, waterfalls, dense forests, small settlements, and terraced fields along the route to Pokhara. Even though the ride will be long, the wonderful scenery will accompany you throughout the journey.
Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be taken to your hotel. After resting, you will go on a boat ride on tranquil Fewa Lake. Overnight in the hotel.
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Day 03 Drive to Nayapul (1,070m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m), 4 hrs
Today, you will drive to Nayapul after breakfast. From Nayapul, you will begin trekking towards Tikhedhunga. You will trek along the bank of the Modi Khola and reach Birethanti. Birethanti is a large village with numerous teahouses and shops. Then, you will follow the bank of Bhurungdi Khola and ascend towards the Hille Valley located at 1,495 meters. The short ascent from here will take you to Tikhedhunga where you will stop for the night. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 04 Trek to Ghorepani (2,840m), 5 hrs
You will ascend a steep trail and reach Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village located at 2,070 meters. From here, you will ascend slowly through a lush forest of oak and rhododendron. You will approach Banthanti village (2,250 m) and trek towards Ghorepani (2,840 m) after passing through Nangethanti village (2,460 m). You will see stunning views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) from Ghorepani. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 05 Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) and trek to Tadapani (2,610m), 6 hrs
After waking up early in the morning and having tea, you will ascend towards Poon Hill to witness probably one of the most beautiful sunrises of your life with the backdrop of Himalayan mountains. You will spend some time here and trek back to Ghorepani. You will then have breakfast, and ascend along a ridge. Then, you will trek through a dense forest of rhododendron and pine to reach Deurali. You will descend to Banthanti village and follow the trail towards Tadapani. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 06 Trek to Chomrong (2,170m), 5 hrs
You will begin your day with a steep descent through a beautiful rhododendron forest. The trail will take you to Gurjung, which is a Gurung village. From here, you will trek through a forested trail to reach Chomrong, your last stop of the day. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 07 Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,950m), 6 hrs
You will descend to Chomrong Khola. From here, you will ascend to Khuldi Ghar (2,380 m), which was an early location of ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. Then, you will descend on a steep rugged trail and enter a dense bamboo forest. Trekking through the bamboo forest, you will reach the bottom of a gorge and again trek through another rhododendron & bamboo forest to reach the Himalayan Hotel. You will stay overnight in the lodge.
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Day 08 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), 7 hrs
After breakfast, you will begin trekking towards one of the most famous destinations of Nepal, Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). You will ascend and pass through Hinko Cave and Deurali to reach Machapuchare Base Camp. Machapuchare Base Camp is not really a base camp because it is forbidden to climb Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m). From here, you will trek for about two hours and reach ABC. ABC will welcome you with panoramic views of Annapurna South (7,219 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Mt. Gangapurna (7,455 m), and many other mountains. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 09 Trek to Bamboo Village (2,345 m) – 6 hrs
Today, you will follow the same trail to reach Bamboo. You will descend back on the same trail and reach the bank of the Modi Khola. From here, you ascend to reach Bamboo village where you will stop for the night. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 10 Trek to Jhinu (1,780 m) – 5 hrs
You will trek back on the same trail until you reach Chomrong village. Passing Khuldi Ghar, you will come across an experimental sheep farm. The trail from here descends through a rich rhododendron and bamboo forest. You will reach Jhinu village where you will stay for the night. You will stay overnight in a lodge.
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Day 11 Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m), drive to Pokhara – 5.5 hours and guided tour of Barahi Temple and Fewa Lake
You will trek along the side of Modi Khola and reach Birethanti village. From here, you trek back to Nayapul. You will take a short lunch break here, and after that, drive back to Pokhara. You will check in at your hotel in Pokhara and freshen up. Then, you will visit the holy Barahi Temple and explore the Lakeside market. You will stay overnight at a hotel.
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Day 12 Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) in a tourist Vehicle, 7-8 hours
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu following the same route as previously. The drive will again be long and scenic. You will see amazing views of lush green hills, rivers, waterfalls, dense forests, small settlements, and terraced fields along your way to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. Later, in the evening, you will have a farewell dinner. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
