Annapurna is the 10th highest peak in the world. It was the first 8000 metre peak ever summitted, in June 1950 by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog. The tale of this epic climb is told in one of the most fascinating narrations of mountaineering adventure in the book Annapurna, also written by Maurice Herzog. Our trek to Annapurna Base Camp is by comparison a far more tame proposition, however the big mountain views are still the same as we ascend through villages and terraced farmland to the alpine environments found at the higher elevations around base camp. This is a stunning trek in the heart of the Annapurna range.

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  1. Day 1 Arrive in Pokhara|1400m|

    • Reach Pokhara on your own before 4.00 PM. You can find different ways to reach Pokhara in ‘Reaching the Basecamp’ section of the trek page.
    • Your stay in Hotel/Guesthouse/Mountain Eco Lodge in which will be booked by Highland Excursions. (You don’t need to pay extra for this.)
    • You will meet the rest of the team at the hotel. The pre-trek briefing will be conducted in the hotel at 6.00 pm by your trek leader.

  2. Day 2 Pokhara - Nayapul (drive) - Trek to Ghandruk |2000m|6-7 hours approx

    • Marking the first day of the trek, you will start with a short taxi/bus transfer 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 Mardi River, before winding till Kimche and rising till Ghandruk.
    • Spend the evening in the village and sleep overnight at a lodge in Ghandruk.

  3. Day 3 Ghandruk - Sinuwa |2360m| 6–7-hour approx.

    • 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 Mardi 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.

  4. Day 4 Sinuwa - Deurali |3230m| 6-7 hours approx

    • 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 Deurali, which is the destination for the day.
    • Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.

  5. Day 5 Deurali - Annapurna Base Camp |4130m| 6-7 hours approx

    • This day is going to be the most wonderful as we begin on the final stretch towards the Annapurna Base Camp.
    • A simple walk along the River Mardi 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 views of some of the highest mountains in the world around you.
    • Overnight at a lodge in the Annapurna Base Camp.

  6. Day 6 Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo |2340m| 6-7 hours approx

    • 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 rhododendron, oak, and bamboo.
    • Overnight at a lodge in Bamboo.

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

    • 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 to Gurung Village.
    • A steep hike downhill will bring you to 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.

  8. Day 8 Jhinu Hot Spring - Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara |820m| 7 hours approx.

    • You will begin the day's trek by crossing the bridge on the Mardi 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 the Bhurungdi River to arrive at Nayapul, from where you will be transferred back to Pokhara.
    • Spend the evening at leisure, exploring Pokhara.
    • Overnight at Pokhara accommodation.

  9. Day 9 Pokhara |CHECKOUT |- Trip Concludes

    • This morning, you will check out the accommodation and bring the experience to an end.
    • You can then move onto your onward journey and thus your adventurous trek with Highland Excursions concludes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the inclusions?
A. Include –
  • Accommodation: (Sharing basis)
  • Private Transport: (According to Itinerary)
  • Support
  • All meals during trek: (As per the itinerary)
  • All necessary mountain permits and entry fees.
  • First aid medical kits, oxygen cylinder.
  • Insurance of Trekking Guide and porters.
  • 1:2 Porter services (10 kgs weight per trekker).
  • All required local tax and Govt. Tax.


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