Annapurna Base Camp

Detail Itinerary

DAY 01: Kathmandu (1300m)

Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport look for your guide with Sherpa Backpackers’ display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to the hotel. After you check in you have sometime to explore the city and then preparing for your next day adventure is must. Your guide will introduce you to  rest of the team member and brief you about the trip in the evening. Provided there is time after the meeting we may as well go out for a group dinner to a traditional Nepali Restaurant.

DAY 2: Kathmandu to Jhinu  via pokhara 8 Hours Drive

Today we make an early start as we have a long journey of driving. After the breakfast, we leave Kathmandu at around 7am and nearly after 5-6 hours’ drive we reach Pokhara. Enroute we see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. However, the condition of road is not equally fine in all portion of our drive today. Once we get to Pokhara we take a Jeep to Jhino driving for 3 Hours. The road to Pokhara is coal-tarred road, whereas after Pokhara the road is uneven but we definitely have an the outstanding sceneries through the windowpane. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.

DAY 3: Jhinu Danda – Bamboo (2430m)  6 hours

After breakfast we we start to ascent to Chomrong walking for 1.5 hours.Then the trail from Chomrong descends first on stone staircases to cross the chomrong khola and then we climb very steep all the way to Sinuwa. We stop for lunch in Sinuwa. It can be very hot today as we will be walking mostly in the sun and it’s steep. After Sinuwa the trails enters into the forests and the walk is gradual all the way to Doban. There are very few lodges from now on every stop. It can be cold during the night & mornings as the sun hides behind the big hill nearby. After Sinuwa the walk is undulating and finally after walking for couple of hours we get to Bamboo.

DAY 4: Bamboo – Deurali (3200m)  6 hours

After breakfast we through the forest and then ascend steadily with fewer steep sections until we get to Himalaya,then we stop there for lunch. After the rest, It’s a steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here we can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetation is sparser, allowing magical views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls. And then we get to Deurali. Overnight in Deurali.

DAY 5: Deurali – Annapurna base Camp (4130m) 5 hours

Today we start to climb gently by the river then over a steep trail over to the mountain side. Then the hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous. From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience. We stop for lunch at Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we are above the treeline.The vegetation disappears on our way to ABC and the path widens. As we enter the Annapurna sanctuary. From here, we get sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360- degree panorama. From the base camp we again get to savor mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.

DAY 6: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 – 8 hours

From the Annapurna base camp we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Today’s trek is downhill so it shouldn’t be very difficult. Besides, we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up. Overnight in Bamboo.

DAY 7: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda ( Hot Spring, 1760m) 5 – 6 hours

From Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Sinuwa followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will be resting for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy hot springs after we get to our stop after settling down. It takes 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to get a dip in the hot spring & soothe our aching body. Overnight in Jhinu Dada.

Day 8: Trek for 2  hours then drive to Pokhara

After breakfast we ascent for couple of hours until the jeep stop where we will have our jeep waiting for us to take us to Pokhara which will take us another 2 and half hours maximum depending on the traffic and the road conditions. We can either have early lunch at Kyumi or late lunch at Pokhara. Better we leave early today so that we have more time in Pokhara which is another beautiful city with lakes and beautiful view of the mountains. Overnight in Pokhara.

DAY 9: Drive to Kathmandu

Today, we drive back to Kathmandu early for the long bus journey. Once you are in Kathmandu your guide will help you check in to your hotel. Once checked in you have all afternoon free to yourself to explore more of the cities / have rest / body massage enjoy spa etc. After all you deserve to have all of them. If you are still keen on exploring any other areas in Kathmandu,you can talk to your guide and he/she will organize it for you accordingly.

DAY 10: Final Departure

The journey within the mountains of Nepal comes to an end today. Depending on your flight schedules you can wander around Thamel and relax before your flight. Your guide will see you off to the airport for your flight back home. You should be leaving the hotel  3 hours prior to your flight time.