10 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in Nepal

Annapurna Himalayan range is one of the enormous ranges that expand from Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang) towards Manaslu and Lamjung range which is roughly 60 to 70 kilometers of lateral distance. Which includes one peak over 8,000 meters, 13 peaks over 7,000 meters, and 16 more over 6,000 meters.

The landscape of the region provides breathtaking sceneries. The early morning views of the mountains are majestic and the sunrise views from along the path of the trek are breathtaking. The treks combine so many different landscapes and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 meters peaks.

The 10 days trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC Trek) designed by Trekking Guide Team is one of the most admired trekking destinations. During the trek apart from witnessing rich cultural diversity, you will also pass-through remote farms and villages occupied by Gurung ethnic tribes. Gurung is popularly known all over the world for their bravery.

You can experience the culture, old traditions, and religious values of the Gurung people. To begin 10 day Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary, you will drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. You walk all along the path and carry-on trekking down the hill following a river to Birethanti.

Also, you will climb to Jhinu danda where you can enjoy tumbling in the hot spring. On the way to Dovan, you will be rewarded with the outstanding views of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Huinchuli. Plus, you will pass by Chomrong, a large Gurung village.

You will also pass by the wooded area filled with bamboo and rhododendron trees beside the Modi River and reach Dovan. Then you will walk for six hours to get to Annapurna Base Camp lying at an elevation of 4,095 meters via Machhapuchhre base camp which is beautifully set on the northern side of the extremely large Mt. Machhapuchhre.

Walking for around four hours, you will reach Annapurna Base Camp which enthralls you with the striking views of the world’s tenth highest Annapurna I (8,091 meters), Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Huinchuli, and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), the airport representative from Trekking Guide Team Adventure will wait for you with a card and help you to transfer to the hotel. At the hotel, you can just relax. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (950 meters, 6 hours)

On this day, the group will drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. If you drive early in the morning at around 07:00, on the way, you will pass by a lot of farm villages and cities with views of snow-topped peaks. Pokhara, actually the most well-known valley on the southern slope of the Himalayas, hides the best of Himalayan charisma with three arresting lakes in its region; Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa. You will spend the night in Pokhara.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1100 meters) and trek to Jhinu Danda (1700 meters) / 5 hours

Early in the morning, the group will drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and walk all along the path and carry on trekking down the hill following a river to Birethanti lying at the height of 1,025 meters at the bank of Modi River. Following the river, you will ascend to Syali bazaar and then walk on a gradual twisting path beside the river Modi.

With a short way up to another New Bridge also named Nayapul and then you will climb to Jhinu Danda for the overnight stay. Here, you can enjoy dipping in the hot spring too. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Trek to Dovan (2130 meters) via Chomrong (1951 meters) / 6 hours

From Jhinu Danda the group will trek to Dovan taking approximately six hours. On the way, you will be rewarded with the magnificent views of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Huinchuli. The group will trek uphill for some hours to the river, you will again have an exhausting way up to the crest of the edge.

Then, with a pleasing walk, you will get to Chomrong, a large Gurung village, and the doorway to Annapurna Sanctuary. The group will then walk down to the bridge where there will be another vertical ascend to Sinawua Danda that rewards you with the wonderful panorama of the nearby landscapes and snow-topped peaks.

From here, you will walk on a pleasant path through charming oaks, rhododendron, and pine forest. Also, you will move down to Bamboo which is a small community with around five lodges in the heart of a wooded area filled with bamboo and rhododendron trees beside the Modi River. Then, the group will get to Dovan after a gradual climb all the way through the cool shadow of the forest and stay overnight in Dovan.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4095 meters) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720 meters) / 6 hours

This is one of the significant days of the trek. On this day, the group will walk for six hours to get to Annapurna Base Camp lying at a height of 4,095 meters. You will begin with a pleasant ascend for only some hours to get to Hinko cave. Then depart from the wooded area and walking downhill you will reach a small bridge.

After that, you will have a short way up to Deurali. Subsequently, you will walk along with the violent flow of the Modi River until the group reaches Machhapuchhre base camp which is beautifully set on the northern side of the gigantic Mt. Machhapuchhre. Here, you will be also rewarded with the views of Huinchuli, Annapurna South, and Annapurna I.

This is normally a set to stay overnight. But on this 10 days trek, you will continue walking gradually on this day for around four hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp which mesmerizingly rewards you with the striking views of the adjacent snow-capped peaks including the world’s 10th highest Annapurna I ( 8,091 meters), Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Mt. Machhapuchhre and more. Also, you won’t miss seeing the great Annapurna glacier down below. The group will spend a night at camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Trek to Sinwadanda (2340 meters) via Bamboo / 6 hours

On this day the group will trek to Sinwadanda lying at 2,340 meters after spending the most memorable time at Annapurna Base Camp. You will walk for around six hours and definitely will be witnessing the breathtaking views and pass the wooded area with bamboo and rhododendron trees named Bamboo.

Also, the group will walk downhill by the river Modi. From Bamboo, you will be trekking uphill to Khuldi post. After that, you will have the zigzag path from side to side with the lovely woodland till you get to Sinwa danda where the group will stay overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Trek to Tolka (1700 meters) via Landruk / 6 hours

Leaving behind Sinwa Danda the group will walk for approximately six hours to get to Tolka on this day. Tolka lies at the altitude of 1700 meters. Today, in the beginning, you will move down to Chomrong River. Then, you will have a challenging climb to the upper Chomrong settlement where the group can have lunch.

You will then continue walking to the top of Chomrong. Also, the group will walk near Nayapul (New Bridge) and through the suspension bridge. You will then pass through the farm terraces. From here, you will have a short climb to get to a big village named Landruk. Finally, with an easy walk, you will reach Tolka village which presents remarkable views of Huinchuli and Annapurna South peaks. Overnight in Tolka village.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: Trek to Dhampus Phedi (1050 meters) and drive to Pokhara

On this day, the group will trek to Dhampus Phedi set at the height of 1050 meters moving ahead from Tolka. The group will actually have a pleasant walk for a while with the way up for around an hour to reach Deurali's edge. Deurali offers an amazing panorama of the snow-topped peaks as well as beautiful landscapes.

The group will then walk down to Dhampus passing through Pothana which offers amazing vistas of Annapurna Himalayan range as well as Manaslu range together with the soaring and popular Mt. Machhapuchhre. Then, you will have a short climb from side to side with a cool shaded region full of trees which takes you to Dhampus village.

The village also rewards you with other majestic views of the eye-catching snow-capped peak range. Subsequently, the group will walk down to Phedi on the Baglung, Beni, and Pokhara highway. With an hour's drive, you will return back to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 9: Drive back to Kathmandu

Early in the morning, the group will drive back to Kathmandu. After that, you will transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu where you can just relax or go for last-minute shopping. Overnight in hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: International departure.

This is your last day in Nepal. You will leave Nepal with wonderful memories and an awe-inspiring time spent in the Annapurna Himalayan region. The staff will transfer you to the airport for your departure.

Note

The above itinerary is flexible and can be customized as per the request of the client. Please let Trekking Guide Team Adventure know what changes and adjustments you want to have and they will organize them according to it.