Annapurna Base Camp Trek-14 Days

Reach Pokhara, the picturesque lakeside city in Nepal and the gateway to the Annapurna region. After checking into your hotel, meet your guide for a pre-trek briefing. Take advantage of this day to get your equipment ready, relax, and take in the peaceful surroundings of Phewa Lake while taking in the views of the mountains.

Your trek officially starts at Nayapul, which is about a 1.5-hour drive away. The trail winds through forests, tiny villages, and verdant farmland as it follows the placid Modi River. You will arrive at Tikhedhunga, where you will spend your first night trekking, after a pleasant walk on largely level ground. The last approach is a steep stone-step climb.

Get ready for a difficult day! Start with a challenging and steep climb up hundreds of stone steps through thick oak and rhododendron forests. Before reaching Ghorepani, a sizable Gurung community situated atop a ridge with breathtaking sunset views, the trail winds through a number of tiny villages and rewards your efforts with breathtaking mountain views.

Get up early for a quick 45-minute walk to Poon Hill, which is well-known for its expansive sunrise views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machapuchhre, and other Himalayan giants. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast after taking in the breathtaking views, and then make your way slowly down through terraced farmland and rhododendron forests.

Cross multiple suspension bridges over roaring rivers and descend sharply through dense forests. After that, the trail progressively climbs to Chhomrong, one of the biggest Gurung villages nearby. Amid traditional village life, Chhomrong is the ideal place to unwind and take in breathtaking views of Machapuchhre and Annapurna South.

The walk takes you through thick bamboo and rhododendron forests after crossing suspension bridges over the Modi Khola river. Before reaching Bamboo, a quiet village surrounded by lush vegetation and towering cliffs, the trail gently climbs and descends through breathtaking scenery.

As you enter the alpine zone, climb steadily through forests of rhododendron and bamboo, progressively increasing your altitude. The trail winds through rocky areas and steep terrain. With breathtaking views of the mountains, Deurali is a small community that offers rustic lodging. The entrance to the lofty Annapurna Sanctuary is located here.

The highlight of the day is today! To get to the Annapurna Base Camp, hike through glacial moraine and alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers. Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machapuchhre, and Hiunchuli are among the majestic peaks that encircle this area. A genuine high Himalayan experience, the ambiance is enchanting, and the views are stunning.

Start down the same path, traversing alpine meadows and moraine fields. You will arrive at Dovan, a peaceful location next to a river with imposing cliffs in the area. After a long day, relax and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Proceed downhill through terraced fields and verdant forests. Trekkers can soak their aching muscles in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda, which are well-known for this feature. Before the last day of trekking, this is the ideal place to rest.

To get to Nayapul, descend via farm fields and wooded paths. Drive back to Pokhara from here. Enjoy a leisurely evening in this lively lakeside town to commemorate the successful completion of your trek.

Travel by car or on foot to Dhampus, a traditional village with sweeping views of the Machapuchhre and Annapurna mountain ranges. Before you descend to Phedi, where you will spend the night, spend some time taking in the village’s cultural attractions.

Climb past terraced fields and through verdant forests to Australian Camp, a well-liked vantage point known for its expansive mountain views and breathtaking sunrises. Trek further to Forest Camp, which offers a quiet and serene place to stay amidst dense rhododendron forests.

To get to Kande, descend via farmland terraces and forest paths. After that, continue your extended Annapurna trekking adventure by driving back to Pokhara.