Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Day 2 – Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6,364ft) 6-7 hour

Marking the first day of the trek, you will start with a short bus to Nayapul where the trekking begins.

You will first trek downhill to Birethanti by crossing the suspension bridge built over the Bhurungdi River. This small village is where you will be signing formalities with the authorities.

Following this, the trek starts to climb upwards towards Ghandruk via Chane. The trek to Ghandruk is initially flat along the Modi River, before winding till Kimche and rising till Ghandruk.

Spend the evening at leisure in the village and sleep overnight at a lodge in Ghandruk.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2,360m/7,742ft) 6-7 hour

This morning, we will leave the village of Ghandruk behind as we begin the trek towards Sinuwa.

The 6 to 7 hours long trek first goes along the Modi River, before diverting away and climbing towards the destination. You will be crossing several boulders before coming across a bridge on the Kimrong River.

The trail then becomes steep till you reach Gurung Village, in Chhomrong by crossing Jhinu Danda. At Chhomrong, we will cross a bridge over the Chhomrong River.

As we hike to Sinuwa from here, the views of forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests will be really mesmerizing.

Overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3,230m/10,597ft) 6-7 hours

The trek today starts from Sinuwa on a very easy note till we reach Kuldhigar.

At this point, a steep stone staircase will lead you Dobhan through a suspension bridge crossing. The trek for the day is lined by bamboo, rhododendron and Oak forest.

After hiking through the valley to Himalaya and Hinku Cave, you will be reaching at Deurali, which is the destination for the day.

Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,549ft) 6-7 hours

This day is going to be the most winderful as we begin on the final stretch towards the Annapurna Base Camp.

A simple walk along the River Modi will bring us to Bagar. Bagar is the starting point of the trek to Machhapuchare base camp (3,700m).

After an hour of rest at Machhapuchare and spending some time looking at some of the most majestic peaks towering above 7000-8000m, we will begin the trek that leads us to the Annapurna Sanctuary.

After hiking a little more, we will arrive at the base camp of the South Annapurna. Spend some time looking at the 360 degree veiws of some of the highest mountains in the world around you.

Overnight at a lodge in the Annapurna Base Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,340m/7,677ft) 6-7 hours

After spending some more time in the sanctuary, you will be retracing your steps to reach Bamboo via Bagar, Deurali and Dobhan.

You will pass many waterfalls, caves, temples, and forests of rhodendron, oak, and bamboo.

Overnight at a lodge in Bamboo

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1,780m/5,839ft) 6-7 hours

The morning begins with a hike from Bamboo to Kuldhigar to visit the office of ACAP.

From here, you will hike down to a bridge over the Chhomrong River after passing Sinuwa. Crossing the bridge brings you in Gurung Village.

A steep hike downhill will bring you in Jhinu Danda, where you can relax and unwind in the hot springs after a long day of trekking

Overnight at a lodge in Jhinu Danda.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Trek from Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) 7 hours

You will begin the day’s trek by crossing the bridge on Modi River. You will pass many forests and village settlements before arriving at Syauli Bazaar.

Syauli Bazaar marks that point of the trek where the terrain becomes flat till Nayapul. A small hike from here will take you to the offices where you can perform the check-out formalities with the authorities.

After this, you will be crossing the suspension bridge on Bhurungdi River to arrive at Nayapul, from where the bus will take you back to Pokhara.

Spend the evening at leisure, exploring Pokhara.

Overnight at Pokhara accommodation

Day 9 – Departure

This morning, you will check out of the accommodation and bring the experience to an end.

You can then move onto you onward journey