Adventure to Annapurna Base Camp Hiking Tour
In collaboration with Last Frontiers, a Nepalese trekking company celebrating their 40th year, come hike through the awe-inspiring and breathtaking Himalayas, a must-do destination for nature lovers!
Breathe Deep. Trek Boldly. Experience the Soul of the Himalayas.
Take in some of the purest air on Earth and immerse yourself in landscapes so stunning they feel unreal. This is more than a trek—it’s a journey into vitality.
In 1950, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal became the first to summit Annapurna, the first 8,000-meter peak ever climbed. In 1978, Arlene Blum led the first all-women and American ascent. Currently, only 478 people have stood at its summit. You won’t climb to the top—but you will walk in the footsteps of legends.
Your trek to Annapurna Base Camp will lead you through ancient jungles, terraced meadows, peaceful villages, and jaw-dropping Himalayan vistas. These quieter trails invite a deeper connection—to culture, nature, and yourself.
Each night, you’ll rest in welcoming tea houses, where tradition and warmth provide comfort after a rewarding day on the trail.
The Adventure to Annapurna Base Camp Hiking Tour is a completely different experience from the Annapurna Circuit. In fact—did you know the famous Circuit never even goes to Annapurna Base Camp?
Ours does.
Our route is a one-of-a-kind journey, designed in collaboration with seasoned local Nepalese guides and the Head Guide of Vitality Active Travel. It blends expert knowledge, cultural connection, and stunning trails to create a trek you won’t find in any standard itinerary.
This journey is best suited for those with an adventurous spirit and a good base of fitness—but it’s not a race. With some preparation, it’s a deeply fulfilling experience that’s as enjoyable as it is inspiring.
Ready to experience something truly unforgettable?
Join us on the trail to Annapurna Base Camp.
Adventure to Annapurna Hiking Tour
Tour Details
November 23-December 4, 2025
Starts and Ends: Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration: 12 days and 11 nights
Difficulty: Challenging, need to be able to hike 8 hours a day, on uneven, unpathed terrain, in altitude.
We will be happy to help you create a training program for the trip!
Group Size: Small (5-14 participants)
Daily Hikes: Range from 4-8 hrs, the trip begins and ends in Kathmandu
Elevation gain: Highest elevation is Annapurna Base Camp at 4130m (13549.87 ft). We will be focused on slow acclimatization.
Accommodations: Local hotels and tea houses
Adventure to Annapurna Hiking Tour
Package Details
Included
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12 days/ 11 nights planned, guided, and supported itinerary
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Local Nepalese Head Guide for 13 years and highly experienced Sherpas from Last Frontiers and our guide who has done the trek
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Unique yoga class on last day- will feel incredible after all the hiking!
Accommodation:
• 2 Night accommodation in Kathmandu at Hotel
Marshyangdi on Double/Twin Share
• 3 Night accommodation in Pokhara at Hotel Barahi on
Double/Twin Share
• 6 Night accommodation in a tea house on the trek Twin
Share (Basic Lodge/Guest House)
Sightseeing:
• Guided tour in Kathmandu Valley. Places to visit during
the tour in Kathmandu Valley are “Swayambhu, KTM
Square, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath”
• Entrance fees during the tour in Kathmandu Valley
• English speaking Tour guide during the tour in
Kathmandu Valley
• Yoga in Pokhara
Transportation:
• Airport pick up and drop in Kathmandu and Pokhara by
private vehicle
• Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private vehicle
• Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to
Kathmandu with a guide
• Pokhara to Syauli Bazaar drop by private vehicle
• Trek end to Pokhara by private vehicle
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All attractions and park entrance fees
Meals:
• Meals during the trekking from day 3 until day 9 lunch
• 10 Breakfast, 07 Lunch, and 07 Dinner – excluding drinks
(drinks are considered mineral bottled water, fresh juice,
canned juice, soda, coke, fresh brew coffee, alcohol)
• Boiled drinking water is provided for the trail
• Tea, Hot lemon, Instant coffee, Hotel Lemon Tea, and
Ginger Tea are provided
• Meals on the trek exclude appetizers, snacks, and
desserts (Only main course)
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Memorable MoMo cooking class
A lifetime of memories!
Not Included
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International Air Fare
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Nepal entry visa fees
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Meals – (Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara, unless mentioned)
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Any personal expenses – laundry, phone, internet, shopping
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Tipping to Staff (suggested USD$250 – $300 per guest)
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Any drinks (including water, tea, coffee, and liquor)
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Travel Insurance
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Any expense that occurred during rescue or evacuation
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Photography or Movie fees on the trip
Adventure to Annapurna Hiking Tour
Price and Booking
Tour price:
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$3,000, double occupancy
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Double is necessary because tea houses are small. If you would like a single room, it is an additional $300.00.
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$500 deposit
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This is a small, intimate trip with limited space, so get your deposit in today to hold your spot!
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To Book:
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Complete the Booking Request form below. Then you'll receive more information to pay the deposit.
Come truly experience an adventure like no other. Seeing the awe-inspiring Annapurna is on many bucket lists, yet everyone will fall in love with the various terrains and breathtaking views.
Adventure to Annapurna Hiking Tour
Itinerary Details
(The itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control)
01
Namaste and welcome to vibrant Kathmandu.
Our trip begins today in Kathmandu, Nepal. The day is yours to relax and enjoy before our evening trip orientation.
02
Explore the Kathmandu Valley's most fascinating sites.
Enjoy a morning touring ancient cities and UNESCO world heritage highlights of the Kathmandu Valley (Swayambhu, Kathmandu Durbar Square) and take a short, late afternoon flight to Pokhara. The flight is about 25 minutes to the beautiful lakeside Pokhara city. The Pokhara Valley offers a spectacular panorama of Nepal's central Himalayas with Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre dominating the skyline. *Included breakfast
03
Pokhara – drive to Ghandruk
Our trek begins with a drive to the terraced mountainsides of Ghandruk.
After an early breakfast, we drive to Syauli Bazar, a small Gurung settlement and the starting point of our trek. From here, the trail climbs steadily through terraced rice fields and farmland. Along the trail, we’ll hear the melodic bells of mule trains long before we see them. We may even spot Rhesus macaque in the alder forest. We’ll pass through small villages, open fields, and forests and be rewarded with bright mountain views like Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Ganggapurna.
Our destination tonight is the village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a truly picturesque traditional Gurung settlement with breathtaking views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. It’s also a model village within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, the first and largest conservation area established by the National Trust for Nature Conservation in Nepal. We’ll sit down to the first of many delicious dinners prepared by our amazing crew. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 3-4 hours, 3.5 miles; elevation gain: 2,126'/765m; elevation loss: minimal; Driving 3.5 hours.
Note: Be prepared to ascend and descend stone steps and hike on long stretches of dirt roads throughout the trip.
04
Hike along the Annapurna foothills through small Gurung villages
As we depart Ghandruk, we walk on a dirt road before turning onto a trail that eventually takes us to the top of Kimrong Danda, a small ridgetop settlement. Here, we soak in the spectacular views of Machhapuchhre and gaze down at Ghandruk village, seeing the distance we traveled. After a short break, we descend on the trail to Kimrong Khola River and cross a wooden bridge before heading upwards again to the next ridge.
This afternoon’s hike is a steady climb of 1600’ to a small tea shop where we take a break. Hiking to Chomrong, our home for the night, we follow an easy contour trail leading to our night’s lodging. Relax with a coffee and enjoy the breathtaking views (weather permitting) of the deep valley and snow capped peaks including impressive Annapurna South (23,684'/7,220m). *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 5 hours, 8 miles; elevation gain: 2,132'/650m; elevation loss: 1,312’/400m
05
Hike in bamboo forests to the village of Himalaya inside the Sanctuary.
Today the trail descends steeply to the banks of the river Chomrung Khola. We cross over the river on a suspension bridge, then climb steeply through bamboo thickets leading to the small village of Sinuwa Danda. Here, the trail levels off and follows a ridge traveling through rhododendron and bamboo forests, always in view of the mountains.
After descending through Khudi and Bamboo village, we hike for about 1.5 additional hours and reach Dovan. The trail still continues through the forest ascending and descending in some portions. We enter into a small opening area where few lodges are operated in the village of Himalaya. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 7-8 hours, 9.3 miles; elevation gain: 3,900'/1191m; elevation loss: 967’'/295m
Elevation Loss at first 295 meters from Chomrung to Chumrung Khola
Elevation Gain from Chumrung to Dovan 2320 meters is 138
Elevation Gain from Chumrung Khola 1887 meters to Dovan 2320 meters is 433 meters
Elevation Gain from Dovan 2320 meters to Himalaya 2900 meters is 620 meters
06
Ascend to Annapurna Base Camp for amazing views of the sacred peak.
From Himalaya, we will start going uphill towards Deurali first, which takes about 2 hours. Deurali is located right after we cross the Hinku Cave. The view from Deurali is just amazing with sheer rock cliffs on both sides of the ridge. We will be hiking along the side of the Modi River from Deurali for about 2hrs until we reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Here at MBC, we still stop for our lunch and enjoy some rest, before we make our last 2 hrs ascend up to Annapurna Base Camp. After trekking for about six hours the trail reaches Annapurna Base Camp, where we establish camp for the night. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 7 hours, 8 miles; elevation gain: 4,035'/1230m;
Elevation Himalaya 2900 meters
Elevation ABC 4130 meters
Elevation gain 1397 meters
07
After sunrise over Annapurna South, descend to Bamboo.
If there was ever a morning warranting an early wake-up – this is that morning, as the sunrise over Annapurna South is well worth any missed minutes of extra sleep. Enjoy the show with a hot drink, then settle in for a hearty breakfast, snap a few last-minute photographs, then prepare for our descent from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan.
Along the way, the air becomes more oxygen-rich and the ice-clad walls of the sanctuary give way to green vegetation and the hillsides once become dotted with small villages and terraced farmland. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 7 - 8 hours, 8.5 miles; elevation gain: (none); elevation loss: 5,348/1630m
08
Descend to Jhinu Danda as the air becomes easier to breathe.
Today it is worth getting up early in the morning and starting the trek early, as you want to get to the hot springs. Bamboo to Jhinu Danda 1,740m/ 5,709 feet, which will take approximately 5 hours. We continue to retrace our steps through the rhododendron and bamboo forest, where the trail then descends very steeply from Chhomrung to Jhinu and the Hot Springs. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 7-8 hours, 7.3 miles
09
Trek to Jhinu Danda, and drive back to Pokhara
Today, we crosss the Jhinu river and drive back to Pokhara. The drive from the jeep pickup point to Pokhara will be about 4hrs or little less.
So, you will reach Pokhara before 6pm. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 1 hour
Drive: about 4 hours
10
Wake up with a Yoga Session and explore the spectacular town of Pokhara
The perfect way to start a morning in this beautiful nature lovers town after hiking for 9 days is with an early morning 90 minute Yoga session. Pokhara is a yogi destination and your body will thank you for the treat by a local instructor.
After the Yoga Session, we will enjoy our breakfast at the Hotel, and freshen up to explore Pokhara. *Included breakfast
11
Fly back to and explore more of Kathmandu
Wake up to sunrise on Fishtail, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. This morning, we will take a flight back to Kathmandu.
Upon reaching Kathmandu, we will drive to Boudhanath Stupa. After Boudhanath Stupa, we will drive to Patan Durbar Square.
Later in the late afternoon, we will go to our hotel, check in and go for a farewell dinner. *Included breakfast
12
Sadly, all good things come to an end. Today we depart for home
We will reminisce one last time about our memorable adventure, say goodbyes and depart for your next destinations. *Included breakfast
