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12 days Annapurna Base Camp trek is the most popular moderate trek offering great views of the Annapurna range.
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Annapurna Base Camp is one of those places on Earth, where you can gaze out at the dramatic view of
The Annapurna Base Camp trek or the Annapurna Sanctuary trek is a walk through the diverse landscape that connects iconic
Amigo Treks and Expedition’s 12-days Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts with your arrival in Kathmandu and ends with your departure
Although a few sections of this trek are difficult, this is a non-technical trek. Therefore, it is suitable for all
Annapurna Base Camp is one of those places on Earth, where you can gaze out at the dramatic view of the amphitheater-shaped massif, popularly known as the Annapurna massif. The Annapurna massif is a 55 kilometer long massif with one peak over 8000 meters (Annapurna I, the 10th highest peak in the world), 13 peaks over 7000 meters and 16 peaks over 6000 meters. Apart from being nature’s best art, this place in Nepal is also a paradise for mountain lovers, as one gets to stand face to face with peaks like Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Gangapurna as well as Annapurna III.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek or the Annapurna Sanctuary trek is a walk through the diverse landscape that connects iconic places and world class viewpoints such as Poon Hill, Tadapani, Machhapuchhre Base Camp and the Annapurna base Camp itself. This trail allows trekkers to enjoy their stay at traditional Gurung villages, connect to nature and rejuvenate in the lush green forest of Rhododendron, Oak, and Bamboo, before heading to the barren mountain terrain of the Annapurna region. The highest trekkers will go on this trek is 4,130m. Overall, this base camp trek in Nepal gives trekkers a life changing experience.
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Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. You will meet our company representative in a hall outside the elevator of the Tribhuvan International Airport. This representative will transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu and help you with the check in formalities. If time permits, a short meeting will be conducted at our office. In the meeting we will introduce you to your guide, who will also check your equipment and the company representative will brief you regarding the trek. If your flight is scheduled to arrive late in the afternoon, evening or even at night, the meeting will be scheduled for the following day before leaving for Pokhara. Overnight in a hotel (twin-room) in Kathmandu.
Day details
Breakfast at the hotel and you will start your journey to Pokhara, located 200 kilometer west of Kathmandu. You will drive to Pokhara in a private car/jeep/minivan/bus depending on the group size.(If you are a solo traveller, the transportation will be luxury tousit bus, which leaves Kathmandu around 7 in the morning). Provided that the road condition is good and not affected by highway traffic, you will reach Pokhara in 6-7 hours. It's a very scenic drive on the Prithvi Highway that first runs along the Trisuli River and then along the Marsyangdi River. You can see a good part of country side, terrace farms, hamlets, green hills, mountains etc. You can stop for lunch and short toilet breaks somewhere along the higheway if and when needed.
Once in Pokhara, your guide will transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Pokhara and help you with the check-in formalities. You can spend the evening exploring the lake area and also visit the Tal Barahi Temple perched on the lake. Overnight in a hotel (twin-room) in Pokhara.
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Ulleri is the trailhead of this trek. After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, you will drive ( in a private jeep) to Ulleri to start your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. (For solo trekkers, the transportation will be shared jeep) It's about 4-hour drive from Pokhara. From Pokhara, the drive till Nayapul is on a Pokhara-Baglung Highway. From Nayapul the road forks north-west and is mostly off-road drive. However, before reaching the trailhead you will stop at Birethanti to complete the check in formalities at the office of ACAP. The drive then continues to Ulleri - a very beautiful Magar (ethnic group in Nepal) village that greets you with a very stunning views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, past Hile .
After a short trek preparation at Ulleri, you will start your journey to Ghorepani, which is located roughly 7 kilometers from Ulleri and take about 4 hours to complete the hike. It's a gentle and a very pleasant walk through the forest of Rhododendron and Oak. You will stop for lunch around Banthanti or Nangge Thanti and then continue to Ghorepani. At Ghorepani, you will check into the lodge and spend the evening either exploring the settlement of Ghorepani or simply resting at the lodge. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Ghorepani.
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Tadapani is the destination of the day, however, you will first hike to Poon Hill- which is the best view point to view the Annapurna range bathed in early morning sun in the Annapurna region. Hike to Poon Hill starts 1 hour before sunrise, as it takes about 45 minute to 1 hour to reach the top. The top greets you wtih a magnificent views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. You will be able to spot the peaks like Lamjung Himal, Annapunra I, II, III, IV, Annapurna South, Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, Gandharwa Chuli, Gandapurna, Singu Chuli, Tharpu Chuli, Patal Hiunchuli, Baraha Sikhar Chuli, Tilicho Peak, Nilgiri South, Central and North, Thapa Peak, Tukuche Peak, as well as Dhaulagiri.
After enjoying the grand sunrise view, you will hike down to the lodge in Ghorepani for breakfast. Once done with the breakfast, leaving Ghorepani, you will continue on a trail that heads east to cross the pass (Deurali Pass at 3090m) and continue to Ban Thanti. Bird lovers will have great time on this section of the trail as it is considered one of the best sections to spot the varieties of birds. From Ban Thanti, you will continue further on a steep trail, through the forest of Rhododendron to Tadapani. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Tadapani.
Day details
Sinuwa is the destination of the day. Enjoy your breakfast with the majestic view of Annapurna South and Fishtail Mountain, before starting the day's hike. Couple of trails meet at Tadapani. Among them, following the trail that leads to Chhomrong, through Chuile, you will head north. The leg of today's trail all the way down to the Kimrong Khola is steep downhill (about 640m descent) hike. After crossing the river, a steep and strenuous hike will take you to Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, you will descend following the stone steps trail to cross the bridge across the Chhomrong River and climb to Sinuwa, which is a small, traditional village offering distant yet great views of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli. There are two Sinuwa villaages, lower and upper. You will stay at lower Sinuwa today. After reaching Sinuwa, you will checck into the lodge and take a good rest at the lodge. Overnight in a lodge (twin-room) in Sinuwa.
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Deurali is the destination of the day. After breakfast in Sinuwa, passing places like Bamboo, Dobhan and Himalaya you will hike to Deurali. This day's climb is steadier than steep compared to the previous day's hike and the trail runs alongside Modi River all the way up to Deurali and beyond. You will start the day with an easy hike to Bamboo past Kuldigar. Crossing several rickety bridges over small streams you will further hike to Himalaya soaking in the beautiful view of soft cascading waterfall falling in every direction on the rocky mountain, before reaching Himalaya. After crossing Himalaya, soon you will enter the avalanche risk zone and rough terrain of the ABC Trek where you are suggested to tread very carefully. Soon you will reach Deurali. Overnight in a lodge (dormitory-style room) in Deurali.
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Today is the day you will reach the actual destination of the trek, the Annapurna Base Camp. Like every other day, you will start the day's hike after breakfast. The avalanche risk zone that started around Hinku Cave continues up till the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Therefore, although it's a gentle climb on a trail that runs along the Modi River, you will have to tread very carefully especially around Bagar. From Bagar, a strenuous hike will first take you to Machhapuchhre Base Camp at 3,700m. Once you reach MBC, you are completely surrounded by the towering peaks of the Annapurna Range. From MBC, following the wide trail, you will head west towards the Annapurna Sanctuary. You are surrounded by the 360 degree views of the 6000, 7000m and 8000m peaks, some of which include, Machhapuchhre, Gandharwa Chuli, Annapurna III, Annapurna I (World's 10th highest peak), Annapurna South, Hiun Chuli and Tharpu Chuli all the way up to the Annapurna Base Camp. Spend the evening soaking in the majestic views of the mountains. Overnight in a lodge (dormitory-style room) in Annapurna Base Camp.
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You will wake up before sunrise to enjoy the view of the sun rising over the Annapurna mountain range from the Annapurna Sanctuary. Then, after a quick breakfast, you will begin to retrace your steps to Bamboo. This provides the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the majestic terrain one more time. Walking past Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali, Himalaya and Dobhan, you will finally reach Bamboo. Leaving the rough terrain, you will now enter the forest of Rhododendron and Oak. Overnight in a lodge (twin-sharing room) in Bamboo.
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Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.
1-10 travelers
US$ 1,020
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