Annapurna Base camp Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft)
Upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. In the evening, a brief orientation will be held to prepare for the journey ahead.
Note: Lunch/Dinner not included. Welcome dinner often provided by agency.

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827 m / 2,713 ft)
Travel west on a scenic 6–7 hour drive along the Prithvi Highway, following the Trishuli River through terraced hills and small villages. Upon arrival in the serene lakeside city of Pokhara, check into your hotel.
*Drive Time: Approx. 6-7 hrs by tourist bus.*

Day 3: Pokhara → Drive to Naya Pul → Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m / 6,365 ft)
A short drive from Pokhara (approx. 1.5 hours) brings you to the trailhead of Naya Pul. The trek officially begins with a gentle walk through terraced fields and small settlements before a steady ascent to the charming Gurung village of Ghandruk. The rest of the day is spent exploring the village and its Gurung Museum.
*Trek: 4-5 hrs | Route: Naya Pul → Ghandruk*

Day 4: Ghandruk → Chhomrong (2,170 m / 7,119 ft)
After a gentle start, the trail descends to the Kimrong River before a steep climb to the beautiful village of Chhomrong. As the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary, Chhomrong offers spectacular views of Annapurna South and Fishtail peak right from your lodge.
*Trek: 5-6 hrs | Ascent: approx. 230 m | Descent: moderate*

Day 5: Chhomrong → Bamboo (2,310 m / 7,579 ft)
A day of ups and downs. From Chhomrong, a stone staircase leads down to the river, followed by a steady climb to Sinuwa. The trail then leads through a dense, cool bamboo forest, eventually arriving at the small settlement of Bamboo.
*Trek: 5-6 hrs | Ascent: approx. 460 m*

Day 6: Bamboo → Deurali (3,230 m / 10,597 ft)
The trail continues through the bamboo forest, passing through the small villages of Dovan and Himalaya. The landscape begins to open up, with towering cliffs and waterfalls coming into view as you approach the alpine setting of Deurali.
*Trek: 5-6 hrs*

Day 7: Deurali → Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC, 3,700 m / 12,139 ft)
The vegetation thins out as you enter the high alpine zone of the Modi River valley. After trekking alongside the river for a few hours, you reach the treeline. The path opens into a dramatic, wide valley, ultimately leading to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), which sits directly beneath the forbidding south face of the sacred Fishtail Mountain.
*Trek: 4-5 hrs*

Day 8: MBC → Annapurna Base Camp (ABC, 4,130 m / 13,550 ft)
The day's highlight. The trail from MBC climbs steadily through a wide glacial moraine. As you turn a final corner, the full Annapurna Sanctuary unfolds around you, a 360-degree amphitheatre of colossal peaks. You will spend the afternoon exploring the area, with the sunset turning the snow-covered peaks a brilliant golden-orange. This is the highest point of the trek.
*Trek: 2-3 hrs*

Day 9: ABC → Bamboo (2,310 m / 7,579 ft)
Wake before dawn to witness the sunrise ignite the surrounding peaks in a spectacular light show. After breakfast, begin the long descent. You will retrace your steps, passing MBC and Deurali, and descend through the forest to the relative lowlands of Bamboo.
*Trek: 6-7 hrs (descending)*

Day 10: Bamboo → Jhinu Danda (1,780 m / 5,840 ft)
A relatively short and pleasant day of walking through forests and villages. The goal for the day is Jhinu Danda, famous for its natural hot springs located a short downhill walk from the village. A relaxing soak in the geothermal pools is the perfect way to soothe tired muscles.
*Trek: 5-6 hrs*

Day 11: Jhinu Danda → Naya Pul → Drive to Pokhara
Your final day on the trail involves a gentle 3-hour descent to the roadhead at Naya Pul. Here, a private vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Pokhara (approx. 1.5-hour drive). The evening is free to enjoy the lakeside atmosphere.
*Trek: 3-4 hrs | Drive: approx. 1.5 hrs*

Day 12: Pokhara → Drive to Kathmandu / Departure
A scenic 6–7 hour drive (or a quick 25-minute scenic flight) takes you back to the capital of Kathmandu. Upon arrival at the airport, your Annapurna Base Camp adventure comes to a close.
Note: Lunch not included.