Overview
Short Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
DAY 2: Trek from Birethanti to JhinuDanda (Hot Spring) (1760m) – 5 hours
DAY 3: Trek from Birethanti to JhinuDanda (Hot Spring) (1760m) – 5 hours
DAY 4: Trek from JhinuDanda to Dovan (2505m) – 5 hours
DAY 5: Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m) – 6 hours
DAY 6: Trek from Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) – 3 hours
DAY 7: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310m) – 7 hours
DAY 8: Trek from Bamboo to Landruk – 6 hours
DAY 9: Trek from Landruk to Pothana (1600m) – 6 hours
DAY 10: Trek from Pothana to Phedi (4 hours), and drive to Pokhara (30 minutes)
DAY 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu – 6 hours
DAY 12: Trek ends
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Once you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the representatives will pick you up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: Trek from Birethanti to JhinuDanda (Hot Spring) (1760m) – 5 hours
We head towards Pokhara today. From Kathmandu, we take a tourist bus that takes around six hours to reach Pokhara. Once we reach Pokhara, we drive to Nayapul by a private car. Nayapul is going to be a starting point for our ABC trek. Another half an hour will bring you to Birethati where there are many shops and tea houses. We stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
DAY 3: Trek from Birethanti to JhinuDanda (Hot Spring) (1760m) – 5 hours
Walking through beautifully terraced fields and cultivated lands offer you certainly a very different experience than walking through forests and hills. We head towards JhinuDanda. After walking for about five hours, we reach Jhinu where you can enjoy natural hot springs. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
DAY 4: Trek from JhinuDanda to Dovan (2505m) – 5 hours
From JhinuDanda, we climb steeply up towards Chhomrong. Chhomrong offers awesome views of Annapurna South. And again, we have to descend down in order to reach Dovan. We stay overnight at Dovan.
DAY 5: Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m) – 6 hours
As the altitude continues to rise, we start walking quite slower than usual. But at the same time, we have to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp today. So, it takes around six hours from Dovan to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
DAY 6: Trek from Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) – 3 hours
From MBC, we head towards ABC. Surrounded by mountains from all sides, ABC provides one of the best sights of this trip. ABC offers one of the closest and best views of Annapurna massif including Mount Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Gangapurna, and much more.
DAY 7: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310m) – 7 hours
Now, it's time to stroll back. We start walking early in the morning to see the pleasing views of sunrise through striking mountain ranges. Leaving MBC behind, we follow our trail downhill to Bamboo. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
DAY 8: Trek from Bamboo to Landruk – 6 hours
From Bamboo, we follow our trail to a cultural Gurung village of Landruk. Upon reaching Landruk, you will come to know that lifestyles have not changed substantially over the centuries. We stay overnight at Landruk.
DAY 9: Trek from Landruk to Pothana (1600m) – 6 hours
After having morning breakfast, we start our walk towards Pothana. Landruk is a beautiful village with awesome views of the mountains. Houses are nicely organized so that everyone would get chance to enjoy the view. After walking for about six hours from Landruk, we eventually reach Pothana, where we stay overnight.
DAY 10: Trek from Pothana to Phedi (4 hours), and drive to Pokhara (30 minutes)
Pothana offers phenomenal sunrise views. Don't miss out the amazing views from Pothana. After having breakfast, we stroll down to Phedi from where we take a private car to drive to Pokhara. Stay overnight at Pokhara.
DAY 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu – 6 hours
Marking the end of our Annapurna Base Camp Trip, we drive back to Kathmandu via Tourist Bus. Drive to Kathmandu will be fantastic as you can get to see settlements, terraces, and many towns. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 12: Trek ends
Departure to International airport.
Inclusions:
1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It depends of the group.
2. Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist centre.
3. 1 nights hotel in Pokhara 2/3 star category.
4. Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the in trekking
5. Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc.
6. All accommodations during the trek.
7. Annapurna base camp trekking route map
8. An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
9. Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter
10. Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
11. If you need we will provide you sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and, if necessary etc.
12. All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
13. Travel & Rescue arrangement.
14. All government taxes and Vat.
Exclusions:
1. Meals yourself Kathmandu (L+D). Your Travel insurance. International airfare.
2. Nepal entry visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
3. All kind of drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks)
4. Personal shopping and laundry etc.
5. Personal trekking Equipment.
6. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
7. If you do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.