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Annapurna Base Camp

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Kathmandu, Nepal → Kathmandu, Nepal

Country: Nepal
Start: Kathmandu, Nepal
End: Kathmandu, Nepal
Date: Flexible
Duration: 11 days
Theme: Culture, Active, Trekking
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Trek through Ghandruk, a Gurung village facing Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
Ascend stone stair trails linking Kimche, Chomrong, and Bamboo.
Walk through rhododendron and bamboo forest zones inside Annapurna Conservation Area.
Cross suspension bridges over Chhomrong Khola and Modi Khola valleys.
Reach Deurali beneath glacial valley cliffs and avalanche-prone terrain.
Enter Machhapuchhre Base Camp at 3,700 m beneath the sacred fishtail peak.
Stand at Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m surrounded by Himalayan giants.
Traverse glacier-fed river valleys within the Annapurna Sanctuary amphitheatre.
Descend through layered ecological zones from alpine to subtropical forest.
Experience natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda beside the Modi Khola.
Explore Pokhara lakeside with Phewa Lake and mountain skyline views.
Visit Kathmandu’s Thamel district and cultural heritage surroundings.

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Inclusions

Airport pickup and drop transfers in Kathmandu
One-way domestic flight: Kathmandu → Pokhara (as per the itinerary)
All ground transportation during the trekking period
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB (bed & breakfast) basis
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals during trekking period (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
Local guides for Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing
Required number of porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card
First aid kit carried by trekking team
All government taxes and company service charges
Farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant

Exclusions

International airfare and departure taxes
Nepal visa fees
Personal trekking equipment and clothing
Alcoholic, hot, and cold beverages
Laundry, phone, internet, and charging fees
Hot showers and hot water charges in teahouses
Tips for guide and porters
Travel and medical insurance (mandatory for high-altitude trekking)
Emergency evacuation or treatment costs not covered by insurance
Any services not mentioned in inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Trekkers with moderate fitness training and prior hiking experience.
Travellers aiming to reach a 4,000+ m Himalayan base camp.
Comfortable with long walking days on steep stone steps.
Photographers seeking alpine basins, glaciers, and mountain amphitheatres.
Adventure travellers wanting teahouse trekking in Nepal.
First-time high-altitude trekkers with proper preparation and acclimatisation tolerance.
Groups preferring guided logistics with porter support.
Travellers with no endurance or hiking background.
Individuals with knee, joint, or respiratory conditions affecting steep ascents.
Unable to walk 5–7 hours daily on uneven terrain.
Expect vehicle-accessible sightseeing only.
Unprepared for altitude above the 3,000–4,000 m range.
Anyone without suitable trekking footwear and gear readiness.

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Annapurna Base Camp

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kimche – Ghandruk

Day 3: Ghandruk – Chomrong

Day 4: Chomrong – Bamboo

Day 5: Bamboo – Deurali

Day 6: Deurali – Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp

Day 7: Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo

Day 8: Bamboo – Jhinu Danda

Day 9: Jhinu Danda – Matque – Pokhara

Day 10: Pokhara – Kathmandu

Day 11: Departure

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Exclusions

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