Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek 11 Days

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. (1300m/4,265ft)

Your trip starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our ANA representative at the airport. He'll be carrying an ANA board with your name written on it. Then you will be transferred to the hotel.  After you check into the hotel, our representative will brief you about your trip. Then free till pick up time for the welcome dinner. In your spare time, you can relax, walk around the hotel, go shopping for necessities, and so on.

Welcome Dinner Included. Overnight in Hotel.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (822m./2,697ft.) 30 minutes flight, Drive to Shyauli Bazar 2 hours and trek to Ghandruk (2,012m./6,601ft.): 9.2km 4-5Hours

We take an early morning flight to Pokhara, a lovely lake city, and enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas from the right side of our plane. After landing at Pokhara Airport, we drive to Kimche two hours and begin the trek. We trek from Kimche to Ghandruk, a beautiful village primarily inhabited by the Gurung community.  

Ghandruk is one of the specific Gurung villages where you could boast a beautiful view of the Annapurna South(7,219m./23,684ft.), Himachuli, Fishtail (Machhapuchhre(6,993m./22,942ft.),  Annapurna III right in front of you. Ghandruk secured Gurung Museum, Monastery, the temple as well as Annapurna conservation sub unit post where you could see the video activities in ACAP.

After lunch, spend rest of the day exploring the beauty of the village and mountains. If you are interested with traditional Gurung dress, you can wear a traditional Gurung dress on hire and enjoy a taking Photography.  Also, on your request, Gurung culture dance will be shown in the evening.  But you need donate some money for that cultural group.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2,340m./7,677ft.):9.8km. 5-6 Hours

At this point, we climb for about an hour to Komrong Danda. We can see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre), and Ganggapurna along the way. The Kimrong Khola is reached after a steep descent. We descend for a while after another steep ascent from Kimrong Khola to Chere Danda, and then it's a gentle walk to Chhomrong.Chhomrong is a lovely village nestled in the shadow of the massive Annapurna range.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2,317m./7,801ft.):11.2km 6-7 Hours

A descending stone staircase leads down to the Chhomrong Khola. After crossing the stream, we climb high above the Sinuwa Danda (hill), taking its west face and passing through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. To reach our day’s destination we must yet climb up to Kuldi, descend the long, steep, stone staircase and walk through a lovely bamboo forest to Dovan. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge

Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,712m./12,178ft.):13km. 6-7 Hours

Gradually ascending along the valley above the Modi Khola river, we reach the Base Camp of Machhapcuhre. It is also known as Fishtail Mountain (6,993m.) and is one of the unclimbed mountains of the Annapurna range, because it is a holy mountain. From Machhapuchhre Base camp we get an amazing view of Annapurna I. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Trek from Machhapuchhre BC to Annapurna Base Camp (4.130m./13,549ft.):2.9km 1.30 Hours

We climb up gently till we reach Annapurna Base Camp which takes about 1 and half hour. The closer we get to Annapurna Base Camp, the vegetation will become more sparse and the surroundings more rocky. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by spectacular mountains. From here, we get sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. We can see mountains such as Annapurna I (8,091m.), Bahra Shikhar (7,647m.), Annapurna South (7,219m.), Hiun Chuli (6,441m.), Machhapuchre (6,997m.), Tharpu Peak (5,663m.) and Singu Chuli (6,501m.) from here.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Trek from Annapurna BC to Bamboo (2,340m./ 7,676 ft.):13.5km. 6-7 Hours

We wake up early in the morning and explore the sights of the hidden valley of Annapurna Base Camp. Then we trek down to Bamboo retracing the same trail we went up on.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,740m./5,709ft.):11.7km. 5-6 Hours

From Bamboo, it is an uphill trek to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will be resting for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to soothe our aching body. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Trek from Jhinu Danda to Ghandruk Phedi and Transfer to Pokhara (822m./2,697ft.)by Jeep 3 Hours

Today is final day of the trip. After breakfast, we will finally head back down to Ghandruk Phedi where a private vehicle will be waiting for us to drive us back to Pokhara. 

After check in hotel, You can rest at hotel or can do sightseeing, boating, lakeside walking, Shopping etc. your guide will support you for those activities an extra cost.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Fly back to Kathmandu (1300m/4,265ft) 30 minutes from Pokhara

After breakfast free till flight from Pokhara. As your wish you can do  some adventure sports like paragliding, zip flying, ultra-light flight, bungee jumping  etc. The day’s activities would be at an extra cost. We will be happy to organize those extra activities for you, should you choose to do any.  After lunch drive to domestic Airport and fly back to Kathmandu.                                                                            

When you arrive in Kathmandu, you have a option an extra cost. If you are interested to do some sightseeing in heritage sites, guide will take you directly to sightseeing sport or shopping places. Otherwise, transfer to Hotel and you will be free till Dinner.

Breakfast/Dinner Included. Overnight in Hotel.

Final Departure.

You will be transferred to the airport as per your flight schedule. We will pick you up from the hotel three hours prior to your flight time.

Breakfast included.

Trip Extensions after your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

■If you have extra days in Nepal after completing the Annapurna base camp, we can arrange tours of Kathmandu valley, 　　　　sightseeing, and a trip to Nagarkot, which is the ideal getaway. Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, another trek, and much more await you!