Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with EverTrek. Once you’ve passed through passport control and collected your bags, you’ll head out to the front of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to be greeted by one of our friendly team members  - look for the EverTrek sign, you won’t miss them! They will be there to pick you up and transport you to your hotel in Thamel.

Today, the itinerary is clear, as EverTrekkers will be arriving throughout the day at differing flight times. This means that you will have a chance to rest and relax after your journey to Nepal, and may also have the opportunity to meet some of the team and fellow trekkers, to discuss details of your upcoming trek.

Kathmandu Valley is a fantastic place with numerous natural, cultural and historical sites. Today, you will be taken on a tour around Kathmandu to visit some of these major attractions. Kathmandu lies at 1300m above sea level so it’s important to get out and about today and let your body acclimatise. After spending a few hours observing these wonderful sites, you will meet with the team and guides to finalise your equipment and trekking gear required during the trek, if you haven’t already checked these on Day 1.

In the evening you will enjoy a delicious welcome meal with your fellow EverTrekkers. In previous years this had been on the first day of the trip, however it has recently been moved to Day 2 to ensure that those trekkers on later flights don’t miss out on this enjoyable experience. You'll be taken to one of the most popular local restaurants where you can enjoy Nepali food along with cultural music and ethnic dance.

Today also gives you the opportunity to grab any last-minute items in the trekking hub of Thamel and get an early night ready for the trek tomorrow.

(Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square (a historical structure offering architectural wonders), the Pashupatinath temple (a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing the power of destruction), Swyambhunath and Boudhanath (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha- Light of Asia.)

Today, in the morning our guides will come to pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the bus station to catch an early morning, comfortable tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus will head towards the west of Kathmandu Valley and continue the journey towards the western part of Nepal following the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli river. The bus will stop twice – one for breakfast and one for lunch and then continue until we reach Pokhara. The evening can be utilized to explore the lake area. The night will be spent at a 3* standard hotel in Pokhara.

Meals included: Breakfast

(Highlights of the day: Comfortable tourist bus, windy highway along the Trisuli River, breathtaking view of waterfalls, rivers, jungles, hamlets higher up on the hills, terraced fields with seasonal crop, different vegetations, curious faces of people running motels, restaurants and lodges, Lake area in Pokhara.)

Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Tikhedhunga. First we drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. On reaching Nayapul after two hours drive, the luggage is prepared for the porters. After a short pre-trek preparation the ultimate walk starts following the south bank of the Modi River towards Birethanti. In Birethanti, we complete the check in formalities at the ACAP office, then the trail leads us towards Bhurungdi Khola, pass Lamdawali, Sudame and Hile, a few waterfalls and finally all the way up to Tikhedhunga after about two hours walk. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tikhedhunga.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: view of Machhapuhhre and Annapurna, Modi River, waterfalls, countryside villages)

Today is the second day of the trek and our destination is Ghorepani. A long uphill climb through more than 3000 stone steps will finally take us to Ulleri. A gentle ascent from here through the Rhododendron and Oak forest, passing Banthanti and Nangge Thanti will finally take us to the destination of the day, Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a gateway to Poon Hill, which is the best sunrise view point in the Annapurna region. The night will be spent at a lodge in Ghorepani.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Thousands of stone steps, Ulleri – a large Magar village which offers magnificent view of Annapurna South and Himchuli, rhododendron and Oak forest of the conservation area, spectacular view of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri from Ghorepani, health posts, schools, police check post, Stupas, temple and internet cafes at Ghorepani along with chilly weather.)

Today is the third day of the trek and our destination is Tadapani. Today we wake up earlier than usual to catch the first ray of the sun striking the mountains. For this, we hike up to Poon Hill (3,193m), enjoy the view of sunrise, spend some time taking snaps and get back to the lodge at Ghorepani. From here, the trail heads east, passing Deurali pass and Ban Thanti towards Thulo Odar Kharka through rhododendron forests. From here, a steep descent and a short climb will finally take us to Tadapani. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tadapani.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: magnificent view of sunrise, close up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range with 20 other highest peaks of the world from Poon Hill, distant view of the Mustang, and Pokhara from Ghorepani, Deurali Pass, rhododendron forest and several waterfalls on the way to Tadapani)

Today is the fourth day of the trek and our destination is Sinuwa. From Tadapani a steep descent through the rhododendron forest will lead us towards the suspension bridge passing perfect terraced fields and a few waterfalls. We cross the suspension bridge over Kimrong River, walk a few miles up and downhill passing Taulung to reach Chhomrong, which is a beautiful Gurung village situated on the lap of the giant Annapurna massif. Leaving this beautiful village we descend following the stone steps trail, cross the bridge across Chhomrong River and finally climb up to Sinuwa. The night will be spent at a lodge in Sinuwa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Rhododendron forest, terraced fields, waterfalls, Kimrong and Chhomrong river and a suspension bridge across these rivers, Chhomrong Village- a beautiful Gurung village, Gurung lifestyle)

Today is the fifth day of the trek and our destination is Deurali. We start with an easy walk from Sinuwa that continues till Bamboo passing Kuldhigar. Then a long steep stone staircase will talk us to Dobhan crossing a suspension bridge. The trail is accompanied by Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak forest. Then a steep climb continues through the valley towards Himalaya and Hinku cave and finally we reach Deurali. The night will spent at a lodge in Deurali.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day:Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak forest, waterfall, temples, Hinku Cave)

Today is the sixth day of the trek and we finally reach the actual destination of the trek, the Annapurna Base Camp. A gentle climb through the trail along the Modi Khola will first take us to Bagar. From Bagar a strenuous hike will first take us to the base camp of Machhapuchhre (3,700m). After resting here for about an hour taking snaps and enjoying the view of Machhapuchhre along with other snow capped peaks towering above 7000 and 8000 meter, we follow a wide trail that leads us to Annapurna Sanctuary. We then finally reach our destination, the South Annapurna Base Camp that greets us with 360 degree vista of snow covered peaks. The night will be spent at a lodge in Annapurna Base Camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: 360 view of snow capped peaks, including Machhapuchhre, Gandharwa Chuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Patal Hiun Chuli, view of other sibling peaks, and the view of Annapurna South Glacier)

Today is the seventh day of the trek and our destination is Bamboo. After enjoying the mighty Annapurna Sanctuary, we retrace the same trail that drops down to Bagar, Deurali, Dobhan and finally to Bamboo passing temples, cave, waterfall and finally across the bridge through the same rhododendron, oak and bamboo forest. The night will be spent at a lodge in Bamboo.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak forest, waterfall, temples, Hinku Cave and extraordinary landscape)

Today is the eighth day of the trek and our destination is Jhinu Danda. We first walk up to Kuldighar and then retrace down to Chhomrong passing Sinuwa. From Chhomrong a vertical downhill walk will finally take us to Jhinu Danda. About 15-20 mins downhill walk from Jhinu Danda will take us to a hot spring bathing pool where we relax our tired muscles. The night will be spent at a lodge in Jhinu Danda.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: uphill and downhill trail accompanied by bamboo, rhodendron and oak forest, hot spring bath at Jhinu Danda)

Today is the tenth day of the trek and our destination is Pothana. From Landruk enjoy the view of whitewashed stone houses and temple, walking on the stone staircase to the bottom of the hill at Bhaisekharka. Then a vertical climb through the forest will take us to Pitam Deurali from where you can enjoy the farewell view of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli. From here, following the stone paved trail, we walk down to Pothana. The night will be spent at a lodge in Pothana.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Views of whitewashed houses, temples, stone paved trail and the view of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli)

Today is the last day of the trek and our destination is Pokhara. We start from Pothana and then an easy walk will take us to Dhampus village. From Dhmpus village, the trail drops down to Phedi passing a small lake. From Phedi we drive to Pokhara. The evening can be spent either with the crew member or exploring the city. The night will be spent at a 3* standard hotel in Pokhara.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

(Highlights of the day: Dhampus village, lake, and a scenic drive to Pokhara and lake side and night life in Pokhara.)

Today, from Pokhara we catch a tourist standard bus to Kathmandu. Leaving Pokhara we head east toward the capital city, Kathmandu. After 7 hours of drive all the way through Prithvi Highway, we reach Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu you will be escorted to your hotel, where you can freshen up and rest for some time. Around the evening, the company representatives conduct a short meeting to discuss the trip, your experience and the feedback. By the time dinner will also be ready. The night will be spent at a 3 * standard hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

This day is the last day of your trip in Nepal with EverTrek. If your flight is scheduled early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu.

(The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In case of special days like sunrise viewing days our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-4:30am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge or a 3* hotel (subject to availability) where we stop for overnight.