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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

  • Duration 14
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Starts at Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Meals All Inclusive
  • Accommodation Hotel & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 4130 M/
  • Activity Trekking, Exploring
  • Group Type Private
  • Group Size 2-16
  • Best Season Spring & Autumn
Highlights
  • Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and glorious view of Mt. Machhapuchhre.
  • Trek to Annapurna Base Camp and enjoy a fantastic view of Annapurna I and Annapurna South.
  • Visit the beautiful village of Ghandruk, where you can explore the culture and tradition of Gurung people.
  • Relaxing hot spring at Tatopani en route to Jhinu Danda.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most sought after and frequently visited treks in Nepal. The impressive scenery, diverse landscapes, view of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m), and Mt. Annapurna (8091m) are the main reasons for its popularity. Similarly, the biodiversity of the Annapurna Conservation Area and the ethnic Gurung heritage are equally ravishing attributes of the trek. From popular stops like Ghandruk and Jhinu Danda to the Annapurna Base Camp, the trek is full of glorious destinations.

We begin our trip in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Once you arrive, it will be our job to escort you to the hotel. You can visit the various visiting sites in Kathmandu, such as Swayambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Next, you drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara across the winding Prithvi Highway. After you reach Pokhara, you will take a drive to Nayapul, where you will begin your trek to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a Gurung village, and you can spend your day here learning about their culture and traditions. It takes almost 2-3 days to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp as we pass through villages such as Chhomrong and Dovan. Annapurna Base Camp is very near to here; the temperatures may drop drastically as you reach the highest elevation point in this trek i.e., 4130m. After you have explored the Annapurna Base Camp, you make a detour to Jhinu Danda, where you can enjoy the hot spring available there in Tatopani.

The trail in this trek can be quite arduous and steep; nonetheless, it will all be worth it with the experience that you get. The best season for trekking in Annapurna Base Camp is during autumn (September-November) and spring (March-May).

At Brown Bear Trails, we aim to provide you with the best resources and trekking guides to make this trek safe and one of the best experiences you ever have. You can mail us or contact us if you have any queries regarding this trek.

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You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where you will meet our staff who will greet you warmly and drop you to the hotel. You can get refreshed and take some rest in your hotel. In the evening, you can stroll around in the streets of Thamel, a famous place in Kathmandu for tourists. At dinner, our trekking guides will brief you on the trip, and you can ask any queries.

  • Tea 3*** Hotel
  • All Inclusive
  • 11

After breakfast, our guides will take you to visit some of the famous heritage sites of Kathmandu, such as Swayambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. If you wish to visit any other places, you can inform us, and we will take you there. Meanwhile, you can buy or rent trekking equipment in Thamel.

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 5 hours
  • 9-10 km

We will leave early to Pokhara, depending on whether you opt to go by road or by flight. If you choose to fly, you will have a lot of time to explore Pokhara. Lakeside is one of the famous tourist spots. If you opt to go by road, you will be leaving early in the morning through Prithvi highway and reach in the late afternoon. You will get there by late afternoon, after which you can take some rest.

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 4-5 hours
  • 8 km

After breakfast, you will head to Nayapul on a drive, which is approximately 30 minutes. After reaching Nayapul, your real trek begins to Ghandruk. This is a relatively easier trek as you go past forests filled with rhododendrons. Ghandruk is a village of dominantly Gurung people where you can learn about their culture and tradition. You can also try their local cuisine in the evening. Overnight stay at Ghandruk.

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 7-8 hours
  • 12-14 km

After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Chhomrong. As you make your way to Chhomrong, you may come across forests of rhododendrons, bamboos, and wild oaks. This trail first takes you uphill to Kimrong Danda then downhill to Kimrong Khola. Once you reach Chhomrong, you get a beautiful view of Machhapuchhre (6993m) and Annapurna (8091m).

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 6-7hours
  • 6-7 km

After an overnight stay in Chhomrong, you will make your way to Dovan in the morning. As we make our way to Dovan, we will come across a village called Bamboo. You can rest here, and after lunch continues on your journey where you again go through forests covered by rhododendrons, oaks, and bamboos. Overnight stay in Dovan.

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 6-7 hours
  • 13-14 km

After having breakfast, you make your way to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. This trail may seem a bit uphill because of the sudden rise in altitude and takes you through a bamboo forest. After crossing Deurali, you reach the base camp, which is flat land. When you reach the base camp, you get a beautiful view of Mt. Annapurna (8091m) and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m).

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 5-6 hours
  • 8 km

After breakfast, you make your way to the Annapurna Base Camp. Although this trip may be short, it’s very steep since you need to go uphill. Once you reach Annapurna Base Camp, breathing may be a bit difficult because this is the maximum elevation point in this whole trek. A fantastic view of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m) can be seen from here. You can relish the views of the surrounding landscapes and Himalayas as you explore around the base camp.

  • Tea Tea House
  • All Inclusive
  • 7 hours
  • 18 km

After we set our eyes on the beautiful sunrise in the Annapurna region, we descend to Bamboo after breakfast. This trek is generally more relaxed because we are going downhill. Again, we go through forests of rhododendron, oak, and bamboo. You can also make a quick stop at Hinku Cave and explore the cave vicinity for a while. We reach Bamboo in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in Bamboo.

  • Tea 3*** Hotel
  • All Inclusive
  • 6 hours
  • 12 km

After breakfast, we hit the trail to Jhinu Danda. On our way there, we go through numerous villages like Sinuwa and Chhomrong. The trail heads south along the Modi River. Next, you descend to Jhinu Danda, which houses a natural hot spring. After you take a long and relaxing bath in the hot springs, you spend the night in the village.

  • Tea 3*** Hotel
  • All Inclusive

After breakfast, you make your way to Pothana. On the way to Pothana, you go through dense forests filled with rhododendrons and make your way to a small village called Landruk. This is a Gurung village where you can get an insight into the Gurung way of life. After lunch here, you will make your way to Pothana for an overnight stay.

  • Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we make our descent to Dhampus. Yet again, we come across beautiful forages of rhododendrons and oaks. It is a concise journey, and once we reach Dhampus, we take an hour’s drive to Pokhara. You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure, and we shall have a farewell dinner with the guides in Lakeside.

It is entirely up to you whether you want to travel to Kathmandu by road or by flight. If you want to travel by road, you need to leave early in the morning, and you will reach by late afternoon. If you choose to go by flight, it just takes about 30 minutes. You can spend the rest of your day relaxing and roam the streets of Thamel or Basantapur

It will be our job to make sure you reach your airport on time to catch your flight. Have a safe flight!

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Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • All arrival and departure from the airport to the hotel and back on private cars, coaches, or buses as per the group size.
  • Accommodation in 3-star class hotels on a bed and breakfast basis as well in twin sharing basis rooms.
  • Tour and sightseeing around Kathmandu as per the itinerary chosen with city guides including all entrance fees.
  • Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu and Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus and Pokhara to Naya pul and dumpus to Pokhara by bus-cars or coach included as per group size.
  • Full board on trekking with breakfast-lunch-afternoon refreshments with dinner includes twin sharing rooms in a lodge on route treks and long tours.
  • Applicable Trekking Information Management Systems permits (TIMS) with Conservation or National Park permits.
  • All tours and treks accompanied by guides-staff and porters, all wages, meals, accommodation, and transportation facilities with Insurance against medical and accidents.
  • In some high altitude treks we provide sleeping bags and down jackets also with comprehensive medical kits carried by our guides and staff. Sleeping bags, and down jackets might include depending upon trip cost.
  • First Aid and Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our guides on all treks and climbs.
Cost Excludes
  • International air-fare, Personal medical / travel insurance and Nepal visa fees.
  • Expenses of individual nature drinks, laundry, telephone bills, gratitude and meals in city areas Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the itinerary .
  • On treks, laundry, recharge of electronic items and hot-showers.
  • Personal Trekking-Climbing gear and equipment’s including down jackets-sleeping bags.
  • Single Supplement on hotel rooms as well on trek in lodge where clients should inform ahead on booking with extra charge on booking single private rooms where available.
  • Emergency evacuation by any means of transportations including immediate Helicopter services if required on accidents, sickness and personal problems.
  • Early return from the tour or treks will not be entertainment with refund, where client should borne all the expenses incurred including accompany guide-porters services.
  • Gratitude / Tipping at the end of treks and climbs.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
Start:ThursdayApril 10, 2025
End:ThursdayThursday
PriceUS$800
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2-4 pax $1300
5-10 pax $1200
11-16 pax $1100
Total Price USD$1300
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FAQs

  • The Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghodepani Poon Hill is a scenic trekking route located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It combines two popular treks: the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) and the Ghodepani Poon Hill. Highlights include panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, the sunrise from Poon Hill, lush forests, charming villages, and unique cultural experiences with the Gurung, Magar, and other ethnic groups. The trek offers stunning landscapes, including terraced fields and rhododendron forests, and culminates at the base of Annapurna I, one of the world’s highest peaks.

  • The best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghodepani Poon Hill is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons. During these months, the weather is generally clear and stable, with moderate temperatures, offering excellent visibility of the mountains. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons, while autumn offers crisp air and clear skies. In spring, temperatures range from 10°C to 15°C, while in autumn, daytime temperatures are pleasant, but it can get cold at night, especially above 3,000 meters.

  • To trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghodepani Poon Hill, trekkers need two permits: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card. The ACAP permit allows access to the Annapurna Conservation Area, protecting its biodiversity and cultural heritage. The TIMS card is mandatory for trekkers, ensuring their safety and tracking along the route. Both permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara through trekking agencies or directly at the Nepal Tourism Board.

  • Yes, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is suitable for beginners, but it requires good physical fitness. The trek involves several days of walking at moderate altitudes with a steady ascent, and while it is not technically difficult, it is physically demanding due to long trekking hours (5-7 hours per day). The route’s gradual incline and the altitude can cause fatigue, so it’s essential to be in decent physical condition. Proper acclimatization and taking breaks will help mitigate the challenges, especially for those without previous trekking experience.

  • The maximum altitude of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) at Annapurna Base Camp. While this is not considered extremely high compared to other trekking routes, altitude sickness is still a concern for some trekkers. Symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headaches, nausea, and dizziness, may occur above 3,000 meters. To minimize risks, it’s crucial to acclimatize properly, taking rest days to allow the body to adjust, and staying hydrated. Trekking slowly and avoiding rapid ascents also helps in reducing the chances of altitude sickness.

  • Preparation for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek includes building physical fitness through cardiovascular exercises and strengthening your legs. Packing essentials include sturdy trekking boots, layered clothing for varying weather, a warm jacket, water purification tablets, and a first aid kit. It’s recommended to bring a sleeping bag rated for cold temperatures, as accommodations in the mountains may not always provide adequate bedding. Other key items include a headlamp, trekking poles, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. It’s also wise to carry snacks and energy foods for the trek.

  • During the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, trekkers stay in teahouses, simple lodges run by local families. The accommodations are basic but comfortable, offering a warm bed and shared bathrooms. Meals typically include a range of local and international dishes such as dal bhat (lentil soup with rice), momo (dumplings), pasta, and noodles. In higher altitudes, the menu may be more limited due to the remote locations. While teahouses are cozy, they offer a great opportunity to experience Nepali hospitality and interact with fellow trekkers.

  • Wi-Fi is available at most teahouses along the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, though it may be slow and costly in higher altitudes. Charging facilities for electronic devices are also available in most teahouses, but there may be a small fee for using the power. To stay safe during the trek, it’s essential to follow the advice of your guide, carry enough water, avoid trekking alone, and stay on marked trails. Having a basic first aid kit, knowing emergency contact numbers, and listening to weather forecasts will enhance safety.

  • Along the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you’ll experience rich cultural diversity, especially from the Gurung, Magar, and other ethnic communities. You can visit traditional villages where locals still follow ancient customs. The trek passes through vibrant markets, Buddhist monasteries, and Hindu temples. You might be invited to participate in local rituals, like offering prayers or receiving blessings from monks. The trek also offers a glimpse into rural life in Nepal, with friendly locals who are eager to share their culture, traditions, and stories about the mountains and their way of life.

  • The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be suitable for families, depending on the children’s ages and fitness levels. Families with children who are accustomed to hiking and moderate physical activity can enjoy the trek, but younger children may find the long trekking days challenging. People over 60 years old can also do the trek if they are in good health and have no underlying medical conditions. It’s advisable to consult a doctor beforehand and consider hiring a guide or porter for extra assistance, especially for older trekkers with limited trekking experience.

  • The main risks on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek include altitude sickness, injury from slips and falls, and unpredictable weather. Altitude sickness can be dangerous if not properly managed, and the steep, rocky terrain can cause accidents. Sudden weather changes may bring heavy rain or snow, affecting visibility and trail conditions. The remote nature of the trek also means limited access to medical facilities. To minimize risks, trekkers should acclimatize properly, wear appropriate gear, trek with a guide, and stay informed about weather conditions throughout the journey.

  • To stay safe during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, it’s crucial to trek with a reputable guide, ensure proper acclimatization, and stay hydrated. Carry a first aid kit, a fully charged phone, and a power bank for emergencies. Trek in a group, avoid overexerting yourself, and be mindful of the weather conditions, especially in higher altitudes. Monitor for signs of altitude sickness and descend if symptoms occur. Always follow the safety instructions of your guide, be aware of trail conditions, and prepare for any unforeseen circumstances by having contingency plans in place.

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