Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Reporting at Pokhara, in the evening, briefing and registration to be completed by every member. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Pokhara to Nayapul drive then trek to Ghandruk (2040 m) - 12kms for 6-7 hrs Trek

After early morning breakfast, we will drive to Nayapul, then we will be starting our today's trek to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful village with inhabitants of Magar/Gurung community,  the trail first drops down to Birethanti, crossing an old suspension bridge over the Bhurungdi River.Initial trail up to Kimche is a bit ascend. From Kimche, the gradient eases out a little. From Kimche it takes around 2-3 hours to reach Ghandruk, which is one of the cosiest villages on the trail. Ghandruk also has a museum of local Gurung culture, and Meshram Baraha Temple, Brejmeshwor Baraha Temple and Shree Khamrung Baraha Mandir. If the weather is clear, you will be able to see the Hiunchuli and Macchapucchre peaks from your teahouse in the evening.

Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2358 m) - 12kms

After early morning breakfast, we will be trekking to Sinuwa. After leaving Ghandruk, the initial trail climbs up gradually to reach Kimrong Danda, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. From Kimrong Danda, we descend through oak and rhododendron forests, crossing the Kimrong Khola. Chhomrong stretches from the top of the ridge down to valley floor, and we will descend through the entire village down to the stream. The last climb is a bit challenging to reach Lower Sinuwa. Overnight stay at Teahouse.

Sinuwa to Deurali (3200 m) - 12kms

After early morning breakfast we will start our journey to Deurali through the upper village of Sinuwa. Initially the trail passes through dense bamboo and rhododendron forests. Then we will be crossing the villages and settlements like Bamboo Village. The bamboo forests get denser as we climb gradually towards Deurali, passing through the villages of Dovan and Himalaya(name of a village). Just before we reach Deurali, we will be passing the Hinku caves next to the trail and traverse a fan of avalanched snow and debris. The climb from Bamboo to Deurali is approximately 900 m. Deurali is a small village just at the base of Macchapuchhre - one of the most perfectly shaped mountains in the world. Overnight stay at Teahouse.

Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) - 7-8 km 

Ascend along the Modi Khola river valley, passing Machapuchare Base Camp. As we climb higher up the valley, you will have to climb through accumulated snow in the winter months of November to March. Macchapuchhre Base Camp offers excellent views of Macchapucchre, and even Annapurna South. Today's trail is comparatively challenging with regular gradual ascend throughout. Trek to Annapurna Base Camp, where you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, just as we get closer to the base camp the magnificent Annapurna 1 gets bigger and bigger. The astounding 360 degree view of famous Himalayan peaks will leave you spell bounded like Hiunchuli , Annapurna South (7,219 m) and to the right you will see the main Annapurna (8091 m) peak. To the east of Annapurna are Khangsar Kang, Tare Kang, Gangapurna and Annapurna III. . Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp.