6 days Annapurna Basecamp Trek

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144 hours

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The shortest and the safest Annapurna base camp trek itinerary

360-degree view of spectacular snow peaks.

Sunrise over the Annapurna I ( 8,091 m / 10th highest in the world)

Walk through the colorful rhododendron forest (over 30 species).

Beautiful villages of the Gurungs, known as famous Gurkha soldiers,

Thrilling experience of crossing crystal clear streams and rivers on suspension bridges.

Picturesque countryside landscapes and lifestyles in the foothills of Annapurna.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Teahouse accommodation

All Fees and Taxes

Duffle bag / sleeping bag / Anti slip crampon as required

Guide - Licensed, experienced and insured

Breakfast X 5

Lunch and dinner (meals beside breakfast)

Porter - available for $30 / day

Insurance for clients

Bottled drinks, coffee from machine

Toiletries, WIFI and charging gadgets may have small extra charges in teahouse.

Tips for guide and porter (service charges are includes in hotel and restaurants)

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Day 1

Drive to Jhinu Danda suspension bridge | Trek to Chhomrong

Accommodations

Teahouse accommodation / lodge with attached bathroom and toilet. Hot shower is good and available here.

Chhomrong at 2,150 m is the closest view point of Annapurna South (7219m), Huinchuli (6,441 m) and Mt fishtail. On the day, we will drive for about 3 hours near to Jhinu Danda suspension bridge and then trek about 3 to 4 hours to Chhomrong village. The drive is scenic as we ascend to the mountain saddle view point of Naudanda and then cruise along the lush mountain side with snow peaks of Annapurna looming at a distance. The road then descend down to Modi River valley. We enter the Annapurna conservation area at Nayapul. The dirt road from here follows the Modi River upstream for about one hour till the trail head near the Jhinu danda suspension bridge. The trek of the day starts with crossing of long and high suspension bridge. Then the trail climbs steeply to Chhomrong village via Jhinu danda. Chhomrong is the large Gurung village with magnificent view of Annapurna south Huinchuli and Fishtail mountains.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Jhinu Danda Suspension bridge is one of the longest suspension bridge with a length of 285 m. The bridge is hanging at the height of 135 m above the Kimrong River. Jhinu Danda village is also provides access to the natural hot spring down on the bank of Modi River.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Chhomrong to Dovan trek - 6 hours / 9 km / 2,500 m

Accommodations

Teahouse accommodation with common toilet / bathroom. Hot shower is available in common bathroom.

Annapurna Region

Enjoy the morning view of Annapurna South and Mt Fishtail. The day's walk swings up and down the foothills of the Annapurna and finally enters the Annapurna Sanctuary. From Chhomrong, we descend down the stone steps for about one hour to Chhomrong River and then again climb steeply to Sinuwa village for about two hours. The trail then enters the Rhododendron forest in the buttresses of Mt. Huinchuli. Climb down to Modi River basin and then climb gradually to the small lodge settlement at Dovan. The total walking distance is about 9 km which will take about 6 - 7 hours.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Dovan to Deurali trek - 5 hours / 8 km / 3,200 m

Accommodations

teahouse accommodation with common bathroom, toilet with western commode.

Dovan is in the Modi River valley basin wedged between Hiunchuli and Mardi Himal. We will gradually climb upstream Modi River through the thick Rhododendron forest. From the clearings of the forest and mountainside, we have beautiful view of Mt Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre) and the cascading waterfalls. The next lodge settlement, Himalaya is about 2 hours away. The trail from Himalaya climbs more steeply over the rough terrain with boulders. The vegetations starts to thin out and the valley widens up offering far reaching view. The climbing ends as we come to a huge cave known as Hinku cave at the top. The cave used to shelter trekkers in 70es. From the Hinku cave, the trail cross the wide floodplain filled with rocks and scree swept by avalanches. It takes about half an hour to reach our lodge at Deurali crossing the rough flood swept terrain.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Deurali to Annapurna basecamp - 5 hours / 7.8 km / 4,130 m

Accommodations

Teahouse accommodation with common bathroom / toilet.

Annapurna Base Camp

The walk from Deurali to Annapurna base camp is gets scenic with undisturbed view of Mt Fishtail, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and many other peaks. We follow the Modi Khola upstream till its confluence with the glacier coming from Annapurna base camp. Machhaphuchhre base camp is perched high up from the confluence. From MBC we follow the valley on the left along the glacial moraine through the pastures. As we gradually climb to ABC from MBC, Annapurna I (8,091 m) opens up along with Annapurna South and other spectacular peaks like Fluted peaks, tent peaks and more. Annapurna base camp is a beautiful valley surrounded by some of the popular peaks in the Himalayas. Annapurna I is the first of 8000 m peak that human climbed. The sunset and sunrise creates phantasmagoria over the snow peaks.

12 hours • Admission Included

Day 5

Trek back to Sinuwa 7 hours /20 km / 2,340 m

Accommodations

Teahouse / lodge accommodation

Annapurna Base Camp

Enjoy and capture the moments when early rays of sun hits the snow peaks in 360 degree. The magical change of color of Annapurna I during sunrise is the most popular. Spend easy morning at the Annapurna base camp and then head down. After acclimatization at 4100 m, it becomes much easier to walk down. It takes about 7 hours to get back to Sinuwa village.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 6

Trek back down to Jhinu danda suspension bridge - 4 hours and drive back to Pokhara - 3 hours

Annapurna Region

Coming back to greenery and civilization feels better and different after few days in the deep valley and cold weather. Enjoy the breakfast with overview of far reaching view of layers of hills and Modi River valley. The trail from Sinuwa climbs down on stone steps and then climb back up on the other side to Chhomrong village. The trail again climb down steeply to Jhinu danda and further down to the road head where our private transport will be waiting to take us back to Pokhara. Your guide and will drop you to your hotel in about 3 hrs.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

ABC Trek from Kathmandu

Hotel Holy Himalaya: Includes airport pick up and two night accommodation in Hotel Holy Himalaya in Kathmandu with breakfast and taxes included.
standard
Duration: 3 days
breakfast
Kathmandu - Pokhara
deluxe tourist bus
Hotel Splendid View: Pick up and One night in Hotel Splendid View with breakfast and taxes included.
Pickup included