Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 10 Days

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel - Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. 

Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft; 1940m/6360 ft. Flight: 30 min Drive: 1 and a half hrs. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
After having breakfast, our driver will drop you at Kathmandu domestic airport. Just flying off around 30 minutes, you will reach Pokhara, where our guide will pick you. From Pokhara, you will have an hour drive along the Modi River Valley, reach Nayapul. From Birethanti, you will trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa (Altitude: 2,360m/7,742ft Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Following beautiful forest of Rhododendron to Kuldhihar, and walking in an easy downhill, you will reach the Bamboo, and then the trail continues passing through a dark bamboo forest, you will gently ascend in a slightly steep path. Just reaching the Himalaya Hotel, the forest gets thinner and you can view the glacial river underneath. Climbing steeply up for a while on a rocky trail through the forest, you will reach Hinko cave. From here, you will encounter several gorges and avalanche track till Deurali. Overnight at Deurali local lodge.

Day 05: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (Altitude: MBC-3700m/12135ft and ABC-4,130m/13,545ft; Trek: 5-6 hours; Meal: BLD)
Today will be an interesting walk leading you toward ultimate destination of this trek. You will climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail to the mountainside. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp will be a bit strenuous, however, you can get an excellent view of the magnificent Machhapuchhre, and surrounding mountains including Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna. Spending time for a while, you will follow the trail to ABC. It will be a short but exciting walk in a fairly gentle ascent trail to Annapurna South Base Camp. Impressive views of picturesque landscape and the snowcapped Himalayas surrounding you really feel amazing. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 06: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (Altitude: 2310m/7578ft; Trek: 7-8 hours; Meal: BLD)
Spend your time enjoying sunrise view over the Himalayas, then retrace your journey back to Bamboo. It will be the steep downhill walk passing through the forest to the lodge at Bamboo. Take rest and enjoy the refreshing surrounding. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 07: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today, you will have a short climb to Khuldi Ghar and retract to Sinuwa hill, hereafter you will follow long downhill to the Chhomrong Khola and continue trek up to the Chhomrong. After a lunch break, trek steeply descends towards the Jhinu Danda for an overnight stay. Allowing time, you can go for a visit to natural hot spring down to the stream and enjoy the dip bath and relax. 

Day 08: Trek from Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (Altitude: 823 m/2715 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Drive: 1 hrs. Meal: BL)
A final day to trek in Annapurna and be a long distance walk following Modi River to the way reaching Landruk village. From here, you will follow the downhill path leading back to the Modi River reaching Syauli Bazaar, where you will stay for lunch. The walk is pleasant most of the way following the Modi River to Birethanthi and back to Nayapul. Now, the trek ends here and drives back to Pokhara. Rest of the time at your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: B)
Now, it’s a time to return back to Kathmandu. You can either fly back to Kathmandu. Spend your time as you like. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Departure transfer (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: B)
It is the last day with us. Our supporting team will take you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to see you again. Additionally, if you have the plan of any adjoining trip, you can let us organize.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Service Included:

Airport transfer by Treks Planner Nepal office representative in a private vehicle
2 Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis
6 Nights’ accommodation  at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
1 Night’s accommodation at 3-star Hotel in Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing basis
Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
Domestic Airfare and Tax for the sector Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu
Trek transfer as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card fee
Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
All government and local taxes as applicable
Service Excluded:

Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
Travel insurance
Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
The cost incurred during emergency, evacuations
Tips for Guide/porters/driver ...
Anything not included in “Service Includes”

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passports sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information, we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal, you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers, we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers, we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arranging the best trekking that delights you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas needs to the arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend a large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear is likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.