The major highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghandruk are as below.
• Relatively short Annapurna Base Camp Trek
• Visit Ghandruk village and experience Gurung culture and lifestyle
• Hiking through rhododendron forest, river, mountain terraces, & villages
• Visit Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchhere Base Camp
• Enjoy splendid views of Mt Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gangapurna from Annapurna Base Camp
• Visit Natural Hot springs and dip in Jhinu Dada.
• Trekking in Annapurna Conservation Area
• Explore naturally beautiful Pokhara, famous as the Lake city
Mt. Annapurna is tenth highest peak in the world with its height of 8091m located in the western zone of Nepal. Annapurna region is protected regions and it is largest conservation area of Nepal. This area spans of 7,639sq km. Within its vicinity, lies one of the most popular trekking destinations of the world; The Annapurna Base Camp, popularly known as ABC Trek. This is located at the altitude of 4130m. There are three routes to ABC namely, Ghorepani-Poonhill, Ghadruk route and Dhampus – Chhomorong route.
The trekking begins from city of lakes, Pokhara. We usually follow the trail through the popular Gurung Village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk is one of the most popular villages in Nepal for Homestay and Short trek. The trail consists of scenic beauty of waterfalls and rivers, dense and red forest of rhododendron following the narrow Modi khola valley. Moreover, dazzling beauty of Annapurna, Machapuchhre (Fishtail), and Himchuli attract us towards them in our walk. No technical difficulties make this trek feasible for hikers who have no trainings or any sort of experience in trekking. There are lodge set out in every checkpoints. We walk for around 4-6 hours and stop by at lodge and continue trekking next day until reaching the destination. This route is mostly recognized for the panoramic views of Annapurna Himalayan Range.
The trek is comparatively short of 12-13 days depending upon your walking speed, however, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking route offers an expedition to explore scenes of majestic mountains and be a part of overwhelmingly rich ethnic Gurung , Magar and Thakali culture and traditions.
Day 1: Kathmandu arrival Transfer to Hotel
Multi Adventure representative will come to Airport for your arrival in Kathmandu then you will drive to hotel and you will have welcome dinner in the evening at Nepali culture restaurant with your Trekking Guide.
Included: Welcome Dinner
Altitude: 1350m.
Day 2: Kathmandu-Fly Pokhara (827m.) 25 minutes Flight/7-8 hours’ drive
There are two possibilities options fly or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Drive option Drive to pokhara it takes 7 to 8 hours from kathmandu. you drive through the Trisuli river and you have lunch on the way.
Drive time: 7-8 hrs 210 km
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Flight time: 25 minutes
Day 3: Pokhara –Landruk 1640m. 6-7 hours walking
After your Breakfast,it is 1 hour you drive to Kande 1770m. From here trekking is starting up to Pitam Deurali pass 2100m. through the small villages, rice fields, millet fields, Rhododendrons. Also here can enjoy the great view of Mt Annapurna south, Machhapuchhare and Mt Dhaulagiri. From Deurali walk downhill through the forest about 50 minutes then you walk jeep Road continue to Landruk.Landruk is big settlement of ethnic Magar people. It is one of the nice villages in this areas.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:6-7hrs.
Day 4: Landruk 1640m. – Chhomrong 2170m. 5-6 hours walking
After breakfast, walk along the right side of Modi river through the rice and millet terraces, forest, Villages and cross the small bridges also enjoy the waterfalls on the way. You can have lunch at Jhinu Danda also if you are interested for hot spring, you can visit and relax here. But you need to buy entry tickets, it cost US$ 2 per person. Also you should have own swimmingwear .After your lunch again steep climb up to Chhomrong for 2 hours. Today also enjoy the great panorama of Mt Annapurna south. Chhomrong is a big ethnic Gurung settlement village in this areas.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:5-6hrs.
Day 5: Chhomrong 2170m.- Doban 2600m. 5-6 hours walking
After your Breakfast, today you walk downhill to Chhomrong River and you walk uphill to sinuwa.Then you walk up and down hill to Doban through the terrace, pine, rhododendron, bamboo forest and by following the Modi River.Also you enjoy the snowcapped Mountains.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:5-6hrs. (10km)
Day 6: Doban 2600m. –Deurali 3200m. 3-4 hours walking
We have a silence jungle walk today to Himalaya from Dovan. It is believed that mountains are sacred and holy. As it is already believed that Annapurna means "full of food" (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is "... the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess ... the mother who feeds. Without her there is starvation and a universal fear. Her most popular shrine is located in Kashi, on the banks of the river Ganga." Her association with the giving of food (wealth) led her in time to be transformed into Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth so from the religious view it is important to respect the Mother Nature, create peaceful and calm surroundings. Overnight: at Lodge
Meals : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:3-4 hrs.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:3-4 hrs.
Day 7: Deurali 3200m.-Annapurna Base Camp 4130m. 5 hours walking
You walk to Annapurna Base Camp today.Annapurna Base Camp is surround by Mt Annapurna massive mountains.It’s your highest point on this your trek.You feel thin air because of the getting altitude. That’s why you have to walk slowly on your condition.After walking about 3hrs from Deurali you arrive to Machhapuchhare Base Camp.From here walk up to ABC 2 hrs.Then enjoy the entire Annapurna Panorama with Glacier.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:3-4 hrs.
Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp 4130m. – Doban 2600m. 5-6 hours walking
Today, early in the morning enjoy the Annapurna panorama with sunrise. Capture the Photo of Snow covering Mt Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna I (8091m.),Annapurna III (7550m.), Machhapuchhare(6997m.),Tent peak, Hiuchuli(6434m.),Gangapurna,Glacier, monuments and more mt panoramas.Then walk downhill same way to Doban with a great Himalayan experience and joy.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:5-6 hrs.
Day 9: Doban 2600m. -– Chhomrong 2170m. 5 hours walking
Well known trail, walk with the new impression through the Forest Rhododendron, pine, Bamboo forest and Terrace downhill and uphill to Chhomrong about 5 hrs.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:5 hrs. 530 m+ and 960m-
Day 10: Chhomrong 2170m.-Tadapani 2630m. 6 hours walking
Today you walk through the Millet,Rice terrace fields and a lots farmer’s small villages. Finally, you have to climb up to Tadapani through the dense Rhododendron Forest and with the Great panorama of Annapurna South,Hiuchuli and Gangapurna.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:5 hrs. (8km)
Day 11: Tadapani 2630m. –Ghorepani 2860m. 6 hours walking
Today the first you walk downhill to small stream about 30 minutes then you walk uphill to Deurali pass 4hrs. From the pass, you enjoy the great view of surrounding Annapurna panoramas again.From the pass you walk downhill to Ghorepani 2hrs. Ghorepani is very famous place of Poon magar settlement.You walk today during the day through the rhododendron forest, pine forest and waterfalls.You have again admiring day.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:6 hrs. (10km)
Day 12: Ghorepani 2860m.-Hille 1430m. 5-6 hours walking
Today wake up early in the morning. You have great Annapurna panorama day.For the Sunrise Himalayan panorama, you have to walk uphill to Poon hill about 1hrs.But enter to poon hill you need to you Rs,50/ per person on way early in the morning to Poon Magar community. from the poon Hill you enjoy the entire admiring mt view of Dhaulagiri,Nilgiri,Tukuche Peak, Annapurna I, Annapurna south,Hiuchuli,Machhapuchhare and more peaks.After sunrise panorama walk downhill at your lodge and have a breakfast.After Breakfast walk through the Rhododendron forest, Bamboo trees to Ulleri 2000m. Then from Ulleri walk down to Suspension bridge with the natural stone steps.After crossing the bride walk to Hille about 30-40 minutes to Hille through the Tikhedhunga.
Overnight: at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Walking time:6 hrs.
Day 14: Pokhara (827m.) to Kathmandu 25 minutes Flight /7-8 hours drive
There are two possibilities options fly or drive from Pokhara to kathmandu.
Flight time: 25 minutes
Option 2) Drive to Kathmandu takes 6 to 7 hours from by luxury car of van as required and you lunch stop is on the way.
Drive time: 7-8 hrs 210 km
Overnight: Hotel Tourist standard
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Day 15: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)
Today is relaxing day and enjoy world heritage sites seeing in Kathmandu by provide cultural guide Sightseeing program include world heritage sites Pashupatinath ,Swayambunath and Boudanath
Meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
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| Group Size: |
2 to 12 persons |
| Max-Altitude: |
4130 m |
| Duration: |
16 Days |
| Walking Days: |
13 Days |
| Activity: |
Trekking and adventure. |
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