Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 10 Days

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The short flight offers beautiful views of Nepal's Himalayan landscape on clear days. Upon reaching Pokhara, continue with a drive towards Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village and the starting point of your trekking journey.

The drive takes approximately four hours, passing through countryside settlements, terraced farmland, and winding mountain roads. Once in Ghandruk, check into your teahouse and spend some time exploring the village. You can walk through its traditional stone-paved lanes, observe local Gurung culture, and enjoy views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge in Ghandruk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, begin your trek from Ghandruk towards Chhomrong. The trail follows stone steps and hillside paths, passing through traditional settlements and cultivated terraces. As you leave Ghandruk behind, you will enjoy changing views of the Annapurna range along the way.

The route continues towards Komrong Danda before descending to the Kimrong Khola. After crossing the river, a gradual uphill climb takes you through forested slopes towards Chhomrong. Situated at approximately 2,170 metres, Chhomrong is one of the largest settlements along the Annapurna Base Camp trail and an important gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.

From the village, you can enjoy impressive views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Spend the evening at a local teahouse, preparing for the next section of the trek.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge in Chhomrong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today's trail takes you deeper into the Modi Khola valley. Leaving Chhomrong, descend a long series of stone steps towards Chhomrong Khola, where you cross a suspension bridge before climbing towards Lower Sinuwa and Upper Sinuwa.

Beyond Sinuwa, the trail enters a beautiful forest environment filled with bamboo, rhododendron, and other vegetation. The route passes through shaded woodland, with occasional openings offering glimpses of the surrounding hills and mountain landscape.

As you continue downhill through the forest, you eventually reach Bamboo at approximately 2,310 metres. This small settlement is surrounded by dense bamboo forests and serves as a popular overnight stop for trekkers heading towards Annapurna Base Camp.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge in Bamboo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, continue your journey along the Modi Khola valley towards Deurali. The trail gradually ascends through dense forests, following the river and passing several small streams and waterfalls. Along the way, you pass Dovan (approximately 2,600m) and continue towards Himalaya, where the surrounding valley becomes increasingly narrow and dramatic.

As you gain altitude, the dense vegetation gradually becomes thinner, giving way to rocky landscapes and more exposed mountain terrain. The surrounding cliffs and waterfalls create a distinctive Himalayan atmosphere as you approach the upper section of the valley.

Continue climbing towards Deurali at approximately 3,230 metres, your overnight stop for the day. The cooler temperatures and changing landscape mark your transition into the higher-altitude section of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge in Deurali

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today is one of the most rewarding days of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek as you make your way towards the Annapurna Sanctuary. After breakfast, follow the trail from Deurali along the upper Modi Khola valley, passing through increasingly open mountain terrain towards Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) at approximately 3,700 metres.

At MBC, you can enjoy impressive views of Machhapuchhre, also known as Fishtail Mountain, along with surrounding Himalayan peaks. From here, the trail continues across a broad alpine valley towards Annapurna Base Camp. As you approach the sanctuary, the mountain views become increasingly dramatic, with towering snow-covered peaks rising around the trail.

Upon reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 metres, you will find yourself surrounded by an extraordinary natural amphitheatre of Himalayan mountains. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), and Machhapuchhre (6,993m) dominate the landscape. Spend the afternoon enjoying the mountain scenery and capturing photographs of this remarkable setting.

If weather conditions permit, the sunrise and sunset views from Annapurna Base Camp are particularly spectacular, as the changing light illuminates the surrounding snow-covered summits.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge at Annapurna Base Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Wake up early to experience the sunrise over the Annapurna range. The first light gradually illuminates Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and the surrounding peaks, creating one of the most memorable moments of the trek. After breakfast, begin your descent from Annapurna Base Camp, retracing the trail towards Deurali.

Continue downhill through the upper Modi Khola valley, passing Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Deurali before descending through Himalaya. The route gradually returns to greener surroundings as you lose altitude, with rocky mountain terrain giving way to forested sections.

After several hours of descent, arrive at Dovan at approximately 2,600 metres. Compared to the higher-altitude environment of the Annapurna Sanctuary, the warmer surroundings and forest landscape provide a noticeable change. Enjoy your evening at the teahouse after a long day on the trail.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge in Dovan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, continue descending through the Modi Khola valley towards Jhinu Danda. The trail passes through Bamboo and Sinuwa, following familiar forest paths before reaching Chhomrong. From here, you will encounter another series of stone steps and a steep descent towards Jhinu Danda.

Situated at approximately 1,780 metres, Jhinu Danda is particularly known for its natural hot springs near the Modi Khola River. After reaching the village and checking into your lodge, you can take a short walk down to the riverside hot springs and enjoy a relaxing soak in the naturally heated water.

It is a pleasant way to unwind after several days of walking through the Annapurna mountains. Spend the evening at Jhinu Danda, enjoying the peaceful surroundings before completing the trekking section the following day.

Accommodation: Teahouse Lodge in Jhinu Danda

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, begin the final walking section of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Depending on the road access and vehicle pickup arrangements, you will walk for approximately two hours towards the designated jeep point. From there, continue by road to Pokhara, a drive of approximately three and a half hours.

Upon reaching Pokhara, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. After arriving in the capital, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the evening relaxing after completing your journey through the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch