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Annapurna base camp trek is one of the most popular trekking in Annapurna region. Annapurna region was first explored by British Colonel James O.M. ‘Jimmy’ Roberts in the year 1956 and brought the world’s attention to this ‘Sanctuary of Gods’. Annapurna base camp trekking offers superb Himalayan views of Mt.Annapurna and Nepal beautiful mountain fishtail/Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli , Annapurna south etc, wild animals such as mountain Thar ,Red panda, Jackal, fox, musk deer etc, mixed culture such as Gurung, Magars, Rai , Bramin , Chhetri etc make Annapurna base camp trek more marvelous. Annapurna base camp trek passes through a diverse range of climate, vegetation and cultural zones. From lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to the alpine environment of the Sanctuary, each day on this trek offers something different. The land really does change daily, which provides a tantalizing introduction to Nepal’s cultural and natural beauty.

Annapurna base camp trekking begins from Pokhara, as you walk through many villages and up to the lush green hill country typical of the middle hills of Nepal. Thatched roofed villages, set among the terraced fields, make an attractive foreground for the magnificent snowy range of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and, the most majestic peak in all the Himalayan range - Machapuchere (Fish Tail). This trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with a unique cultural diversity. Upon leaving the rural farms and lowland villages behind, we head towards the deep gorge between the peaks Hiunchuli and Machhapuchare through the dense rain and bamboo forest of the narrow Modi Khola River Valley. The Sanctuary, with its immense walls of stone, really is a mountain fortress. Once inside, you will be in the midst of the great snow peak of Annapurna (26,545ft-8,091m). Other major peaks overlooking the Sanctuary include the Annapurna South (23,693ft-7,219m), Gangapurna (24,457ft.-7,455m) and Annapurna III (24,787ft-7,555m). This area is also referred to as Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) Base Camp. Our return journey descends through the terraced Modi Khola Valley and finally concluding back in pokhara then by tourist bus or by flight return to Kathmandu.

Trip Fact Box

Trekking duration: 19 days

Starting from: Pokhara to Phedi/Birethati by private car

Ending at: Birethanti /Phedi by taxi to pokahra.

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.

Highest access of the trek: Annapurna Base Camp (4130meters)

Culture: Mixed culture based on Gurung Mager.& Thakali

Mode of trekking tour: Tea-house or camping trek

Himalayan sights: Machhapuchhre ,Annapurna & Dhaulagiri

Splendid breathtaking place: Annapurna and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail mountain)

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Annapurna base camp trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at kathmandu..
Day 02: Kathmandu by flight or by tourist bus to pokhara (915m).
Day 03: Pokhara by private car to phedi O/N Dhampus (1950m)
Day 04: Dhampus trek to Tolka (1750m)
Day 05: Tolka trek to Jhinu dada (1870m) where you will enjoy with natural hot spring.
Day 06: Jhinu dada trek to Chhomorung / Sinuwa (2135m)
Day 07: Chhomorung / Sinuwa trek to Dovan.(2250m)
Day 08: Dovan trek to Himalaya Hotel.( 3345m)
Day 09: Himalaya Hotel trke to MBC (fishtail/ Machhapuchhare base camp) (3788m)
Day 10: Fishatail base camp /Machhapuchhare base camp trek to Annapurna Base camp (4130m)
Day 11: Annapurna base camp trek to Himalaya hotel/ Bambo (2910m)
Day 12: Himalaya hotel / Bambo trek to Chhomorung.( 2135m)
Day 13: Chhomorung trek to Tadapani. (2015m)
Day 14: Tadapani trek to Ghorepani.(2810m)
Day 15: Early in the morning hike to Poon Hill 3210m for superb Himalayan scenery including the Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri 7041m, Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7939m , Annapurna III7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m etc , breakfast at ghorepani and continue trek to Tikhedhunga/Hile.(1555m)
Day 16: Tikhedhunga/Hile trek to Naya pul than by private car back to pokhara.(915m)
Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight.
Day 18: After breakfast, After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 19: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities than drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journey.