group_size Group Size: 1
duration Duration: 15 Days
Max Altitude: 4130m (Annapurna Base Camp)
Accommodation Tea House / Mountain Lodge and Hotel
Apex Trip Gradeing System Moderate Trip Grading: Moderate
Trip Start: Kathmandu
Trip End: Kathmandu
Average Dist. per Day 12km
Average Time per Day 6hrs.

Trip Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. It is surrounded by awesome Himalayas including south face of Annapurna I (8091).

Annapurna Base Camp lies at the altitude of 4130m from sea level. It begins from Modi River in Nayapul after a short drive from Pokhara. We can see wonderful sceneries along the highway to Nayapul. Also, we can see Peace Stupa and parts of the Annapurna range while driving.

ABC trek is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The lowlands, hillside villages, majestic waterfalls, streams and rivers, hot springs, rice, and fields are the highlights of the trek. Most of the hiking trails of Annapurna are on the stone steps. It involves some arduous hiking such as Ulleri, Shinwa, and also Chhomrong. In the forest trail of bamboos and rhododendron, we can see wildlife such as monkeys, blue sheep, and the red panda. The trek gives a variety of views from rice terraces to glacier moraine and outstanding high mountains.

Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiuchuli (6441), etc are the major peaks of the Annapurna region. Additionally, we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) from Poon Hill. During the rainy season, people herd sheep and goats on grassy ridges just by the base camp. We spend more than a week in the mountains before heading back to Pokhara and then Kathmandu.

Pokhara is a beautiful lakeside city in central Nepal. Phewa lake is one of the most popular lakes in Nepal. In the middle of the lake, there is a Barahi temple, frequented by many Hindu tourists. We visit the international museum, Gorkha Museum, and Seti gorge – a bonus tour of Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Tour Highlight

  • Picturesque view of Mountains and Himalayan Valleys
  • Beautiful Pokhara Sightseeing
  • Awesome view of Poon Hill
  • Typical Gurung Village in Ghandruk
  • Natural Hot Spring Jhinu
  • Exploring the Fishtail Base Camp

Itinerary Activities

Activity Difficulty Duration
Kathmandu City Tour Easy 1 Day
Trekking in Himalaya Difficult 9 Days
Pokhara City Tour Easy 1 Day

Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport

    Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

    Accommodation: Hotel
  • Day 2 Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu valley

    The day beings with a meeting and introducing with your trek and tour leader. After breakfast, we organize a short meeting at the hotel lobby. The meeting finalizes the preparation of the trek. In the meeting, you need to bring three copies of passport copy size photos, and travel insurance copy. Soon, the day tour will starts and on the tour visit most highlighted places of Kathmandu.

    PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

    Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most visited and sacred places of Hindu. According to Hindu mythology, Pashupatinath is one of four Dham. It is not only a religious place also the cremation place. The dead body is burning with firewood in the bank of holy river Bagmati.  

    BOUDDHA STUPA

    Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world. While touring in Buddha you can meet the monks, learn Buddhism, gather the information about Thankas, and its significants.  

    BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a royal palace built in centuries ago when Nepal had 22 and 24 state kingdom. The palace is famous with the name of fifty-five windows durbar, Nyatapol Mandir the tallest temple in Nepal. The Lion Gate, Golden Gates, The statue of King BhupatindraMalla and the pottery where the potter makes are the main attractions of Bhaktapur. After finished the tour, the evening time is to review the luggage for the trek. If you interested you can walk around Thamel, choose the restaurant for dinner.

    Accommodation: Hotel
  • Day 3 Drive to Pokhara (900m) by tourist bus -7 hrs

    This is quite an exciting day for trekkers because, after breakfast, we reach the bus station for a drive to the scenic lakeside city of Pokhara. The drive is about 7 hours and goes through the scenic countryside of central Nepal. We stop for lunch at Gunadi at around 11:30 am and reach Pokhara in another 2 hours. Pokhara is a holiday city and looking at the lakes, hills, and mountains, it is no wonder why it is so well known. A wide panorama of the Annapurna range is clearly visible from the city, most notably Machhapuchare (Fishtail mountain) that prominently overlooks Pokhara. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu also tower above.

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    Taal Barahi Temple, Pokhara

    Accommodation: Hotel
  • Day 4 Drive to Nayapul (1,010m) - 1.5 hrs and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570m)

    After 1.5 hour drive from Pokhara, you reach Nayapul then short trek through the bank of the river of Modi Khola to get to Birethanti, a large village with teahouses and shops. When you reach Ramghai, we stop for lunch. After lunch, the trails continue to the north along the banks of Bhurungdi Khola. Then steadily up the trails we head to the north to reach Tikhehdunga, at an altitude of 1570m. We stop here for the day and check into a guesthouse.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 44 km Drive and 8 Km walk
    Highest Point 1570m
  • Day 5 Trek to Ghorepani(2,840m)

    After a steep climb to Ulleri at the start of the day, the most difficult part of the trek will be behind us. Ulleri is a large village of Magar ethnic group that lies at an altitude of 2070m. Now the walking path gradually ascends from the point to Banthanti through the oaks and rhododendrons forest. Banthati is a place for lunch where you reach in 3.5 hrs from Tikhedhunga. Trail heads up to Ghorepani (2840m) via Nangethanti (2460).

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 19 km
    Highest Point 2840m (Ghorepani)
  • Day 6 Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m); and trek to Tadapani (2,610m)

    Get up early in the morning to hike up to Poon Hill (3210m). The stunning sunrise view over the mountains is really worth all the effort and waking up early. After spending about an hour on the hill, we head to Tadapani. The first climb takes us to Deurali, which boasts amazing view of Ghorepani against a backdrop of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, we start heading down to Tadapani, with some uphills and downhills along the way through dense forests.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 15km
    Highest Point 3210m (Poon Hill)
  • Day 7 Trek to Sinwa (2340m)

    We walk further down from Tadapani through rhododendron forests to reach the Gurung village of Chhomrong at an elevation of 2,170m and set along the slope of a giant hill. We will stop here for lunch, after which we go down to Chhomrong Khola and make a small ascent to Sinuwa (2340m).

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 20Km
    Highest Point 2610m
  • Day 8 Trek to Himalaya (2840m)

    Today you will slightly climb through the rhododendron village via Kuldi Ghar (2470m). Now the trek enters Upper Modi Valley from where you can see Bamboo and Dovan below. Beyond the Dovan the trail crosses a stream then climbs up across the landslide. The climb passes a temple decorated with Shiva Trident and flowers. From there in twenty minutes later you will reach deep gorge at Himalayan Hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 16km
    Highest Point 2840m (Himalaya)
  • Day 9 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)

    The day begins with a climb through the forest of bamboo and rhododendron forests to Hinko Cave. We eventually reach Machapuchare Base camp, which is a stop before Annapurna Base Camp. At this point you will already be surrounded by mountains on all sides. Two hours walking from the Machhapuchhre base camp, we will reach ABC, where we encounter with even more dramatic panoramic mountain views.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 15km
    Highest Point 4130m (Annapurna Base Camp )
  • Day 10 Trek back to Bamboo (2345m)

    We wake up early in the morning to stargaze and watch the sun rise over the mountains. It will be quite a vista to savour and definitely a highlight of the trek. We have breakfast at the guesthouse looking at the mountains and then start walking to Bamboo on descending trails. The tiny hamlet is located on the banks of Modi Khola at 1,700m.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 27km
    Highest Point 4130m (Annapurna Base Camp )
  • Day 11 Trek to Jhinu hot spring (1,780m)

    The trail heads down to Jhinu, a natural hot spring. To get the Jhinu you follow the same trail to Chhomrong, then on to Shinwa until you reach a sheep farm through bamboo and rhododendrons forest. Once you reach the hot springs, take a dip and let your muscles and mind relax.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
    Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge
    Distance: 17Km
    Highest Point 2345m (Bamboo)
  • Day 12 Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) - 4.5hrs Drive to Pokhara

    Once we have our breakfast in Jhinu, we start walking on the banks of Modi Khola and finally reach Nayapul through Birethanti. We drive to Pokhara city where we can relax for the evening.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Distance: 16Km Trek and 44 Km drive
    Highest Point 1780m (Jhinu Danda)
  • Day 13 Pokhara City tour

    After a long trip in the mountains, we will be off on a relaxing tour covering religious, historical places in Pokhara. The day tour begins after our breakfast. During the tour, you will visit Phewa Lake, Barahi Temple, Devis fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Museums and Tibetan refugee camp.

    Meals: Breakfast,
    Accommodation: Hotel
  • Day 14 Drive back to Kathmandu (1,345m) and farewell dinner

    We drive back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus. The drive takes about 7 hours on a scenic route. In the evening, there will be farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with folk music and dance performance.

    Meals: Breakfast,
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Distance: 200km
    Highest Point 1338m
  • Day 15 Transfer to international airport for your final departure

    The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.

    Meals: Breakfast,
    Accommodation: None

Itinerary Info

Standard Itinerary and Private Trip

It is the notice about Standard Itinerary and Private Trip. The provided itinerary is standard, and if you want to customize it, you can do it. OR you can go through our Plan Your Holidays page.

Travel Insurance and Covers

We strongly recommend you have travel insurance that covers the adventure activities such as trekking/hiking above 15,000 feet. And must include flights delayed/canceled by bad weather, accidents, evacuations, etc.

Keep in Mind

Sometimes, unusual weather changes, natural disasters, flight delays, and cancellations, government rules, local political situations, health conditions of trekkers may change your itinerary. At that point, our leading guide will decide and try to minimize the impacts and run the trip smoothly, but we are not liable for any additional costs if needed.

Always options for Upgrade

Please you can upgrade your accommodation and transportation service to regular. We can provide you with 5Star hotel accommodation and the best available private car/ jeep services. And also domestic flights including the Helicopter Charter.

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What Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle
  • Fullday guided sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Bus Fair
  • Three Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in the Standard hotel
  • Three Nights Hotel accommodation in Pokhara in the Standard hotel
  • Full Board Meals during the trip as per itinerary
  • Trekking/tour permits, entrance fees.
  • Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staffs.
  • All ground transportion as per itinerary
  • Farewell dinner one night before the client’s final departure in a typical Nepali Restaurant with culture dance. Your guide will accompany you.
  • All government taxes and official expenses.

Excludes

  • International airfare to and from Nepal.
  • Visa fees and travel insurance.
  • All drinks including bottled/boiled water along the trekking route
  • Lunch and dinner in the city.
  • Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
  • Personal trekking gears/equipment.
  • Anything not mentioned in the price includes.

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

We operate this trip with aiming:

  • To improve the lifestyle of local people
  • To protect the environment
  • To respect and promote the culture of the local community
  • To create the Volunteering Opportunities
  • To donate 5% of each trip cost to the COSD Nepal organization

We hire the local people as trekking staff, which creates the opportunity to learn and share the cultures, get exposure to local traditions. You can enjoy the local product feasts in the teahouses and lodges that directly help their business.

  • Namaste [Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest] is the respectful greetings in Nepal.
  • Walk-in clockwise direction around temples, monuments, MANE Stone, MANE-wall is the culture of Hinduism and Buddhism.
  • Enter temples and with removing shoes and also leather.
  • Ask permission to take any portrait of locals.
  • Use right while giving and receiving food, eating, wiping mouth, etc.
  • Please dress in loose-fitting clothes while entering temples and monasteries.

A small group of travelers led by the local trek leader, we try to minimize the impacts on natural resources and the environment during the trips. We emphasize reducing waste. Encourage travelers to use a refillable water bottle instead of a single-use bottle.

We are also a supporter of the Community Organization for Sustainable Development Nepal (COSD Nepal). And, we collect 5% of the total payment of each trek to contribute to the organization.

Volunteer Opportunity

We have a volunteer trip operating in a local school in Gorkha. Through this trip, you can directly support the children also the teachers’ educational status.

Equipment List

Here you will get a basic idea of the equipment and items of clothing that you need to carry on the trip. Apex Asia Holidays provide you with a gratis duffel bag in Kathmandu to pack your trekking luggage.

Note:

  • Non- trekking items can store at the Hotel lockers in Kathmandu.
  • If you are trekking in Everest Region: Kathmandu- Lukla Flight only allows the 15KG including hand-carry bag.
  • You must have to carry a down jacket from above 4000 meters to keep warms. You can hire a down jacket and sleeping bag for USD 30 with us.

Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes

  • A cap to protect your ear and neck from sunlight
  • Warm wool or synthetic hat
  • Neck Warmer
  • UV protective glaciers sunglasses - better to have side shield.

Hand

  • A pair liner woolen gloves for mild days and heavy for morning and evening

Core Body

  • Three cotton t-shirts
  • Three synthetic t-shirt
  • Two long sleeve polyesters, light colored shirts for sunny days.
  • A soft shell jacket, water resistant, with insulation, underarm ventilation zippers. The full front zipper is preferable for ventilation.
  • For women two synthetic sports bras, no cotton.
  • Two pairs of nylon hiking shorts.
  • Underwear, stay away from cotton.
  • Two pairs lightweight long underwear.

Lower Body

  • Two pair trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees.

Feet

  • At least four pairs of liner socks, synthetic. And three pair heavyweight socks to be worn over liner socks.
  • A pair of lightweight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail and also on lodges at the time of dinner.
  • A pair light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots. Make sure the size and should have to be avoidable for blister.
  • A pair light trekking shoes or sneakers to wear in and about camps or lodge.
  • Shoes

Other Essential

  • Small Day Pack

Medicine and First Aid

  • Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
  • Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
  • Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
  • Anti-infection ointments
  • Band-aids
  • Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 40)

Miscellaneous but Important

  • Passport and extra passport photos (2 copies)
  • Airline tickets
  • Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
  • Water bottle/bladder
  • Water purification Iodine tablets
  • Toiletries

Important Info

  • TRANSPORTATION

    In Nepal, there are two kinds of transport, public and private. We mostly recommend you to use the private than the public because the roads two ways that make traffic, and the private vehicle can avoid the traffic by choosing the proper time for less traffic.

  • MEALS

    In Nepal, you will get the extensive food menu. From the international food menu to local foods. Dal Bhat is the main course of Nepal. Your guide will help you to choose the suitable food, on the trek and tour.

  • ALTITUDE SICKNESS

    Trekking is the popular trekking ventures in Nepal, which is always in the High Himalaya and where we have the chance to get altitude sickness. So, it is highly recommended to learn more about the High Altitude Sickness before you start the trek. Hurry can be deadly in Nepal Himalaya. Walk slow, and give enough time to your body to fit in the high altitude. Drinking more water and stepping slowly with rest is the best protection against altitude sickness.

  • INSURANCE

    It is necessary to have travel insurance before you embark on any trip. The insurance policy should include the cost of medical expenses, any damage or loss of your luggage, and cancellation.

  • SAFETY

    Nepal is one of the safe and more peaceful countries around the world. Even though you must have your Travel Insurance and the should cover the area which is on your itinerary.

  • RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

    Traveling is the way of getting in touch with the local peoples. It is important to recognize what is acceptable in the society, such as dresses, behaviors, and language. There might be different than your own country. Most of the people can communicate in English in the cities and also some touristy towns but if you have learned a few words Nepali, like greetings “Namaste” that make a huge difference.

  • HEALTH & SAFETY

    Apex Asia Holidays always concern about the health and safety of the clients. Our guide carries a first aid kit with the directed medicine by the doctors. We also recommend you to discuss with your doctor about your visit at least a month ago. In case of severe or emergency, we transfer you to the nearest hospital. Safety is the first important for us as a responsible tour agency, so we do not take unnecessary risk.

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While traveling in a small group of up to 15 people gives an opportunity of making lifelong friendships. We can appreciate more intimate, personal connections, share experiences, and cherish memories.

Local Guides

We employ all local guides and porters because of their local knowledge expertise. They can deliver first-hand information to our valuable clients. And trekking in High Himalayas, the local guides and porters can lead you even in the extreme weather and conditions. In addition, we aim to employ the local guides to enhance their skill and empowerment them. We are always concerned about the local community to improve and support them through tourism.

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Your safety is our top priority. Our trained and experienced team is always concerned with providing fresh and hygienic food, keeping First Aid, 24/7 communication services, and more. Before commencing the trek or tour, we always make sure whether the clients have good enough equipment, clothes or not.

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Responsible tourism is significantly important because it becomes the responsibility of each individual in the tourism industry. Our dependency is on the existing environment we talk about business or livelihood. We focused on our policy to organize outdoor packages that leave less carbon footprint as possible.

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