Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp (a trek in sync with ecological beauty at its best)
Trekking in the shadows of the Annapurna

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a moderate nature trek that starts at Phedi, a short drive of about 45 minutes from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Base Camp, 4130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you cared to stop for a conversation. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towering snowy peaks in the background. The return walk is even more interesting as the trek winds around different ridges towards Ghorepani, where you witness breathtaking views of an early morning sunrise where a red halo seeps through glistening gaps over the snow capped peaks of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Mountains. The sceneries seen throughout this trek grace the landscape of the Himalayas where imagination defines the beauty of nature as an experience that can never be forgotten.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek will be even more interesting in spring as the whole forest along the trail turns red, pink and white with rhododendron flowers. This wonder trip can be done anytime of the year except during the monsoons [July thru August].

	» TRIP FACTS Trip duration: 16 Days Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging - Grade Explanation Activity: Trekking and sightseeing Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Trek type: TH (Tea House / Lodge) Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house) Transportation: Flight & private car Maximum altitude: 4130m

	» OUTLINE ITINERARY Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu Day 02 - Sightseeng in Kathmandu Day 03 - Fly to Pokahara & drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus [1700m] Day 04 - Trek to Landrung [1550m] Day 05 - Trek to Chomrong [2100m] Day 06 - Trek to Himalaya hotel [2850m] Day 07 - A day for rest day Day 08 - Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp [3700m] Day 09 - Trek to Annapurna south base camp [4130m] Day 10 - Trek to Chomrong [2100m] Day 11 - Trek to Ghandrunk [1940m] Day 12 - Trek to Banthanti [2410m] Day 13 - Trek to Ghorepani [2880m] Day 14 - Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara Day 15 - Fly to Kathmandu Day 16 - Depart Kathmandu