Adventure to Annapurna Base Camp Hiking
In collaboration with Last Frontiers, a Nepalese trekking company, come hike through the awe-inspiring and breathtaking Himalayas,
a must-do destination for nature lovers!
Taking in some of the purest air in the world and immersing yourself in canvases of natural beauty- what more gives us vitality? In1950, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit of Annapurna, making it the first eight-thousand meter peak ever successfully climbed. In 1978 Arlene Blum led the first sucessful summit of Annapurna by women and Americans. By 2018, only 191 people had summited this majestic mountain. With the support of Last Frontiers team of expert guides, the challenging trails to the Annapurna Base Camp will reward you with ancient jungles, lush meadows, and jaw-dropping mountain vistas. These quieter Nepalese trails lead you deeper into the local lifestyle, connecting with each community's culture while experiencing a wider variety of Nepal’s most beautiful landscapes. Rest and relax overnight in tea houses, where you’ll reconnect with ancient ways long forgotten by the modern world. One will want to be an proficient hiker for the adventure, but the sense of accomplishment will leave even the most seasoned trekker with some unforgettable memories. It will truly be unforgettable!
The Details
Adventure to Annapurna Hiking
*No PCR Test and No quarantine required for fully vaccinated travelers into Nepal
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 3-8 hrs, the trip begins and ends in Kathmandu with city walking for acclimation
Elevation gain: Highest elevation is Annapurna Base Camp at 4130m. We will be focused on slow acclimatization.
Accommodations: Local hotels and tea houses
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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Daily treks throughout Nepal's gorgeously diverse landscapes
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All airport transfers, flights and transportation within Nepal
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All attractions and park entrance fees
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All breakfasts and most lunches and dinners. There are a few days when we are in towns that are not included so you can choose when and where you'd like to eat. We have found guests like this flexibility.
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All double- occupancy accommodations
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Learn local history, flora, and fauna
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Memorable MoMo cooking class
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Unique yoga class- will feel incredible after all the hiking!
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A lifetime of memories!
Not Included
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Airfare to and from Kathmandu
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Drinks aside from boiled water for the trek
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Travel Insurance (required)
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Guide tip (always optional, always appreciated)
Price and Booking
Tour price:
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$3,200, double occupancy
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Double is necessary because tea houses are small. If you would like a single room, then it is an additional $365.00.
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This is a small, intimate trip with limited space,
so get your deposit in today to hold your spot!
To Book:
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Complete the Booking Request/Inquiry form below
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.
Itinerary
(The itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions, lodging availability, and the group’s general timing.)
01
Namaste and welcome to vibrant Kathmandu.
Our trip begins today in Kathmandu, Nepal. After clearing immigration and customs,
we are met by our staff and transferred to the Hotel in the heart of Thamel.
The afternoon 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: 6-7 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 Dovan.
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 Chomrong village as the air becomes easier to breathe.
From Dovan, breathing gets noticeably easier as we hike forest trails to the small village of Bamboo. Get ready to do some stair climbing from here. We slowly ascend a long stone staircase leading us up to a viewpoint to capture our last glimpse of Dovan in the distance. The undulating trail meanders to Sinuwa village but doesn't get too comfortable. It’s mostly downhill through quaint villages dotted with tea shops to Chomrong Khola.
Enjoy the views below of the Chomrong River as we cross the newly built Chomrong Bridge. It’s not over just yet. We must tackle another long stone staircase before we can put our feet up and relax at our lodge in Chomrong. Before dinner, sit back with a hot tea and soak in the spectacular views. *Included breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 5 hours, 8 miles; elevation gain: 1,558'/475m; elevation loss: 1,985/605m
09
Trek to Jhinu Danda, and drive back to Pokhara
Today, we will start a little early from Chomrung, as the hike will be less than 4hrs to Jhinu Danda. If you reach Jhinu Danda earlier than 12pm, we can have our lunch here at Jhinu 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: 4 hours
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
