Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 10 Days

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Duration
10 Days

Customized This Trip

Cost per Person
US$ 630

Discounted Price for Group

No. Of Person Per Person
1 $730
2 - 5 $670
6-10 $650
10 & Above $630

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Trip Facts

Destination : Nepal
Activity : Annapurna Region Trekking
Duration : 10 Days
Trip Difficulty : Moderate
Group size : 1-20 Pax
Transportation : Tourist Bus and Car
Trip starting point : Nayapul
Trip Ending point : Nayapul
Trip Altitude : 4130 Metres

Highlights

Notable sunrise view from Poon Hill.
Magical mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gagapurna, Tent Peak, and Machhapuchhare.
Reach to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m).
Take a bath at the Natural Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda.
See the wilderness with diverse flora and fauna.
Majestic vista of mountains and glaciers from ABC.
Typical village and culture along the journey.

Benefits

Airport transportation on arrival and departure days (our staff will do pick you up and drop you off).
Arrangement Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bags and down jackets (if you do not have own) its rental included if needs.
First Aid Kit Medical.
Trip Route Map, Outline itinerary and printed (Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd) Hiking T-shirt.
We provide an Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at high altitude sickness to find out the accurate your health Condition when you are in the Himalaya.

Trip Overview

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a well-known adventure that delights trekkers from around the world; it is located at an elevation of 4130 meters from sea level. Where the Annapurna Base Camp serves as an entryway to the immense Mt Annapurna 8,091 meters. Which is the 10th highest peak in the globally. ABC trek assurance an unforgettable experience and attractive trekkers as they get on this eye-catching Himalayas adventure.

Annapurna Sanctuary is: breathtaking, and surrounded by magical peaks such as the Annapurna I (8,091m), Tent Peak (5,695m), Gangapurna (7,445m), Annapurna South (7,218m), Hiunchuli and (6,443m), Machhapuchhare (6,993m). It trek is legendary for its extraordinary height elevation varied, and assorted flora and fauna, making it an astonishing journey.

ABC trekking Route:

The trail to ABC passes through delightful villages, green forests with pine and rhododendrons, scenic rice paddies, and terraced farmlands, providing miraculous mountain views. Dip yourself in the majesty of massive mountains and gain insights into the rich Nepalese culture, traditions, and lifestyle. The journey to ABC trek no doubt makes you feel like you are going on one of the most amazing trips in the world.

However, this trek is not exclusively about sightseeing. During the journey, you have chances to see the typical culture and traditions of racial Gurungs and Magars, etc.

Typical villages and Buddhist Monasteries:

Along the journey, you will encounter the exciting communities inhabited in pleasant villages during the foothills of Annapurna regions. Also, you’ll come across ancient Buddhist monasteries and experience the serenity of their exotic traditions.

Ghandrunk and Chhumrung are beautiful villages of Gurungs as well. It is rich culture and natural beauty. The Annapurna region trek is even made gorgeous; explore the small ethnic villages living in harmony. One such important village is Ghandruk gained the renown of model Gurung village in these areas. Most people live in this village of Gurung customs and have potted their unique culture and traditions. There is an old Gurung Museum where you may discover about their own culture and costumes to take photos you’ll spend overnight at Ghandruk and try some local cuisines.

10-Days ABC Trek Itinerary 2024/2025:

The Annapurna Sanctuary trek program typically begins and ends at Nayapul. It can also be adapted as part of the Annapurna round trek, which is a longer and more wide-ranging trekking experience.

To begin your ABC trek with Poon Hill, you’ll drive from the capital city of Kathmandu to Pokhara, where the trekking adventure starts along the trekking trail Birethanti, Ghorepani, Chhumrung follows the Modi Khola and walking through the lush green forests of bamboo, pine, and rhododendrons.

Trekking continues as you ascend; you notice the plants increasingly thinning and the pass narrow to a meager little more hundred meters wide ahead reaching the Hinku Cave.

Physical fitness level and Natural beauty:

This trek is an outstanding opportunity to moderate a difficult trip, and you need a good physical fitness level to immerse yourself in the landscape's beauty and discover the various cultures of these regions, With its royal mountains, unique culture, and traditions encounters, this trip offers a once in a lifetime your journey. Travel around the astonishment of the Annapurna region and make an unforgettable memory on the ABC trek.

Natural Hot spring at Jhinu Danda:

The 10-day ABC Trekking route covered the Jhinu Danda hot spring on the way back. It is believed that natural hot spring water has a particular curative quality for relieving skin aches and pains. It also has a religious significance, and it is claimed that taking a hot spring bath cleanses the strength. So, you can take a sudden bath in the hot spring end of your ABC trip.

Note: after the trek, you can explore the Pokhara valley, where you can visit David Falls, Gupteshor Cave, and the mountain museum also, you can go boating, it is near your Hotel, it will make more fun and if the skies are blue than, you will able to see the Annapurna range from the Phewa lake.

Trip Itinerary

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7/8
Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Tourist Bus
830 m

Our Local trekking guide will be picked up you at your hotel to bus station, a scenic drive through the Prithivi highway from Kathmandu to pokhara, it takes 7/8 hours approximately by tourist bus. Pokhara is one of the 2nd biggest cities of Nepal and it is so beautiful and clean city, you will have leisure time to visit pokhara overnight at Hotel.

4/5 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
1570 m

After enjoying our breakfast, an exhilarating trek to Annapurna Base camp journey begins a beautiful short and sweet drive from pokhara to Nayapul which is main trekking starting and ending point of the trek. From there, we trek towards Tikhedunga by passing through the delightful farmlands, terrace fields and an amazing village of Birethanti, Ramghai, Hile and Tikhedunga. Today will be short and easy hike that provides a magnificent views of the Himalayas sceneries overnight at Lodge.

6/7 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
2853 m

Today our journey will be more exciting, first we will cross the suspension bridge, after then we will ascending to Ulleri village, Banthati and passing through the beautiful wide landscape, lush green forest where you can see some wild animals and so many different kinds of birds, before you reach to the Ghorepani. You will enjoy with nature overnight at Lodge.

6/7 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
2635 m

Early morning, we will hike up to Poon Hill (3210meters/10,531feet) it takes around 45 minutes or 1 hour from Ghorepani. The Poon Hill is one of the most famous in the Annapurna Himalayas region. From the poon Hill, if the blue sky then you will be able to see the spectacular panorama views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhare and Hiuchuli and many more white snow-capped. The Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri Himal is major mountains above eight thousand meters high above from the sea level. After we enjoyed with the view we back to hotel and we will have breakfast, then we trek continue to ascending to Deaurali trek down to Banthanti, crossing the small bridge and reach to Tadapani Village overnight at Lodge.

5/6 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
2185 m

Today our trek will going descending through the forest, ramble on through the pine and rhododendron forest and pray flags around the trails, we passing the delightful Gurungs Village and crossing the suspension bridge the trek continues walking to reach the Chhomrung village with the gigantic mountain view overnight at Lodge.

6/7 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
2970 m

First part our trail will descending from where you have stayed, after crossing the suspension bridge the trail will leads ascending to Sinuwa Danda with more vista views, on the way to Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya, you trek through the lush green forest where you can see the wild animals and beautiful water fall with magnificent Mountains view as well overnight at Lodge.

5/6 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
4130 m

Today will be more an exciting; the trail will go continues along the river side, then ascending to reach the M.B.C (Machhapuchhare Base Camp). From here you can see very close-up all Himalayas ranges and Annapurna Glaciers. And our trek continuing to A.B.C (Annapurna Base Camp) is your final destinations and Goals, where we can take picture with ABC Boards and Memorials overnight at Lodge.

7 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
2345 m

Today we will wake up early morning to see the sunrise with stunning panoramic mountains views, we will see the very close-up Annapurna South, Hiuchuli Himal, Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare and other peaks and Glacier, after enjoyed with views we back to hotel and we will have some breakfast, then we trek continue descending to M.B.C, Deaurali, Himalaya, Dovan, Bamboo and reach to Sinuwa Danda Overnight at Lodge.

3/4 Hours
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Walking
1735 m

From the Sinuwa Danda, the trail will be descending and cross the suspension bridge and ascending the chhumrung village. This village is one of the typical villages in the Annapurna regions. Our trail leads again descending reach to Jhinu Danda. This village has Natural Hot Spring, after leaving our luggage at room we will go to take bath in the Natural Hot Spring; we can relax there and back to hotel overnight at Lodge.

6/7 Hours
Hotel
Walking/Drive
830 m

Today is our last journey, the trail descending to cross the suspension bridge and our trail goes to along the Modi khola River side, after the Siwai the trail goes to still descending gradually through the passing beautiful villages and reach to Nayapul then we drive back to Pokhara overnight at Hotel.

Cost Includes

International Airport - Hotel - Airport Pick up and drop by private car/van/jeep / Hiace: depending on the Group Size.
Transportation service both ways from. Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist or local Bus.
Pokhara – Nayapul - Pokhara by Taxi or car.
A Full Board basis foods B+L+D (lunches, dinners, and breakfasts) Choose; by menu.
ACAP Permit (Annapurna conservation area Project).
TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System).
The HLG team is a professional, strong, and Government trained English-speaking Guide, His Salary is three times the meals, Insurance and equipment, etc.
Strong: porters during the trek (1 porter for 2 Clients).
Trekking Lodges (Tea House / Guest House) During the Trek.
Assistant. Guide for group 5 or above.
Approval of Certificate. After the successful trekking.
Supplementary; energy bar, crackers, Cookies, Halls, etc.
Seasonal fruit likes; Apples, Oranges, pomegranates, Blackberries, etc.
First Aid kit box. (Guide will carry it).

Cost Excludes

Hard & cold drinks, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta Whisky, etc.
Your: expenses Such as; laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping, etc.
Tea and coffee of your choice every mealtime.
Your International airfare.
Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D | 30 Days — 40U$D |, and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
Hotel: in Kathmandu and Pokhara with food.
Trekking Equipment.
Travel insurance is just in case.
Tips for Guide and porters.

Fixed Departure Dates

03 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	12 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
06 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	15 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
09 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	18 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
12 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	21 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
15 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	24 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
18 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	27 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
21 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	30 Nov, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
24 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	03 Dec, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
27 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	06 Dec, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability
30 Nov, 2024 from Nayapul	09 Dec, 2024 to Nayapul	Duration 10 Days	From US$ 630/pers	Availability

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FAQ's Before Travel

What is the highest point of ABC Trek?

The main highest point of ABC Trek is 4130meters.

Is it possible to do private trek?

Yes, you can do it privately trek with our local trekking guide and Porters.

When is the best season?

Best time to do Annapurna Base Camp trek from (September – October – November - December), February – March – April – May).

What types of permits are needed for Annapurna Foot Hill Trek?

TIMS Card (Trekking information Management System), ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).

How to avoid the altitude mountain sickness during the Nepal Trek?

Do not drink alcohol & smoke
Walk slowly while you climb up hill
Take a garlic soup and ginger tea
Drink water 3 to 4 liters per day
Do acclimatization and rest
Take a Diamox as per instructors if you got AMS symptoms

Can I change my currency in Nepal?

Yes, you can change your currency in Nepal; we will help you to exchange your currency

What is the booking & payment system?

The trekker’s need to be paid 13% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trek please kindly you may go through the system of “BOOKING” form, click on there and make your reservation.

Can I get the internet on the way to ABC Trek?

Yes, you can get the internet; most of the tea house has Wi-Fi.

Can I charge my camera battery and cell Phone during the journey?

Yes, you can charge your camera battery and phone; they have electricity and Solar Panel.

Is it difficult Trek?

It is moderate trek and normally, we have to walk 7 to 14 days.

Is it safe for a solo female traveler?

Yes, it is safe for a solo female travel, ours teams are responsible, and who are leading the solo travel through the Nepal Himalayas regions.

Is it possible to get ATM and Bank on the Annapurna Trek?

No, it is not possible to get ATM and Bank on the Annapurna trek, so you must to takes Nepali currency from the Kathmandu.

Do I need to take a sleeping bag on the trek?

Yes, you need to take a sleeping bag during the trek; it is difficult to get blanket on the lodges because so many Guides and porters does not have blanket.

Could I get professional local trekking Guide and Porters team?

Yes, of course we will provide you professional local trekking guide and porter’s team, who are from the same place or Himalayas region, our guide have details knowledge of the Himalayas and government license holder trained, speak very well English. Our porters are fully helpful and friendly.

Useful Information

Minimum to Maximum high elevation:

These treks take us through the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), which is situated at a high altitude between 830 to 8091 meters from sea level. Our main final goal is to reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 meters.

Weather Conditions during the 10 Days ABC Trek:

The Annapurna oversees seasonal diversity in its weather, the white snow-capped mountains regions do not become hot, in summer even though it might be up to 20 to 25°C during the day time, the temperature drops as low as -10 to -15°C at morning and night. These times will be blue skies, and you will be able to see the Magical Himalayas range. Summer and spring are the best times to explore the Nepal treks.

Transportations services:

You will travel both ways by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Kathmandu, from Pokhara to Nayapul and Pokhara by taxi or car, Nayapul, which is the trekking starting and ending point.

Option: Kathmandu to Pokhara and Kathmandu, you can take the way flight also possible, which takes around 30 minutes flight, but the cost is extra and you will enjoy the aerial vista of Kathmandu and Pokhara if the weather is clear then you will be able to observe the best views of mountains range from the fly.

Accommodation during the ABC:

During the trek, the Accommodation on the trail will be at a trekking lodge or tea House. The diffident guest houses are typical and offer basic rooms with two beds, mattresses, bed covers, blankets, and pillows. However, if you are solo then you must share a room with other trekkers during the peak seasons.

Foods:

During the trek, every tea house and lodge has a menu system. Our Guide will provide you with a menu. You can look at and choose the meals yourself, Dal Bhat is a typical Nepalese dish. It comes with white rice, lentil soup, vegetables, salad, papads, and pickles in any style. This dish is served to you for Lunch and dinner. It is high in protein and carbohydrates and gives you more energy for trekking. Also, you can choose other foods like MOMO, Spaghetti, Pizza, fried potatoes, Macaroni, Thukpa, Noodles soup. For breakfast, you can have toast with fried eggs, Porridge of any style, Pancake with Jam or Honey, Bread, Muesli, and Chapati.

Toilet restroom:

The toilet is not like the Western, you get the basic toilet, and you must share it with other hikers. Some tea houses have Western toilets, which will be more comfortable for you during the trek.

Shower Room:

Along the Annapurna trek, you will get a hot shower by Gas, Solar power, or bucket shower. However, a Hot shower is not included in the Package trip. It is an extra cost. They might charge around NPR 300 to 500 for each person.

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:

Body Clothing:

Sleeping Bag
Down Jacket
Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
Long sleeved shirts
Thermal Shirt for Colder place
Fleece Jacket
Warm wool Sweaters
Waterproof and windproof Jacket
Cotton Trekking pants with folding
Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face:

Sun Hat
Wool or fleece hat
Headlight
Sunglass
Sunscreen 50
Face wipes and towel

List of Foot wears:

Trekking Boats
¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
Crampon
One pairs extra Sport Shoes

Necessary Gears:

Gaiters just in case if snow
Gloves and Thick Gloves
Big rucksack above the 40 L
Waterproof Bag Cover
Rain Coat
Trekking Pole (if you needed)
Laundry Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toilet papers
Water peals
Bottle for drinking water
Pen and Note Book
Copy and Tourist Guide Book
Camera
Battery charger
Memory card
Cell Phone and Charger
Money Wallet
Altimeters and Playing card

First aid Kid:

Diamox
Cotton bandages
Paracetamol
Painkillers
Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
Water purified tablets
Lozenges
Elastic bandages
Thermometer
Moleskin and sling.

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Trip Review

Michal waronski 27 Jun, 2021

Chitra is one of the best treking guides I have ever met. Heâ€™s a real professionalist and he can tell you everything you ask. I spent really great time in Nepal with Chitra as my guide and Om and Lal Porters I will never forget it. He organized Annapurna Base Camp Trek, everything perfectly and he was always very kind and friendly what made the adventure even more amazing. I strongly recommend going for a trek with this guide - you wonâ€™t regret it!

Frank pick Hard 10 Jan, 2022

We just came back from Annapurna Base camp trek. If you are ever think about trekking in Nepal Choose the (Best Local trekking Agency in Nepal) “Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd.” as my Guide Bashanta and Porter Ramesh Gurung. Guide knows everything about the mountain and nature. He will always take care of you and bring you up and down the mountains safely. Trekking in Nepal was the favorite experience in my lifetime. I will never forget this magnificent nature and the friendly local peoples of Nepal.

Katua Nok 10 Jan, 2022

We planned for Annapurna Base Camp for my first visit to Nepal. Our guide was chitra and porters Bashanta & Sobit Tamang friendly and willing to let me dwell on the local cuisines, typical traditions and even legends from around the places. He was also very understanding of our walking pace and never quick us along the journey. Thank you, Himalayan Local Guide for appointed the wonderful guide and porters’ team.