Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at the airport where your representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, there's time to rest before your guide stops by to go over what the Annapurna Base Camp trek will involve and answer any questions you have.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll board a tourist bus for the 6-8 hour drive to Pokhara. The route includes stops for lunch and dinner, so you're not rushing through the journey. Along the way you'll see traditional houses and get a feel for how locals go about their daily routines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (alternative to bus)
- Day 3
Pokhara to Ghandruk
After breakfast at your lakeside hotel in Pokhara, a jeep takes you to Ghandruk village where the trek begins. The 3-hour drive climbs to 2,012 meters (6,600 feet), opening up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Once there you'll walk around the village and stop at the Gurung Museum to learn about the local culture and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep transportation from Pokhara to Ghandruk
- Exploration of Ghandruk village
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gurung Museum in Ghandruk
Landmarks Annapurna South Machhapuchhre Gurung Museum - Day 4
Ghandruk to Chhomrong Trek
The trek starts with a gradual uphill push that rewards you with views of river valleys, mountain peaks, and small villages. This particular route doesn't draw the crowds that other trails do, so you get a more genuine experience of the region. By evening you'll reach Chhomrong, which sits at a point where you can see the Annapurna peaks from close range.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Ghandruk to Chhomrong
Landmarks Annapurna - Day 5
Chhomrong to Dovan Trek
Today's walk from Chhomrong to Dovan mixes jungle terrain with village sections and mountain views as you gain elevation to 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). The landscape keeps changing, and you might spot different wildlife as you move through the varied terrain. This leg really marks where the Annapurna Base Camp experience becomes the focus of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mixed terrain trek from Chhomrong to Dovan including jungle walk and village trekking
- Day 6
Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After breakfast in Dovan, which sits by a river with waterfalls nearby, you start the final 8-hour climb to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters (13,550 feet). The route runs alongside the river for most of the day, and this hike represents the main goal of the entire trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp - Day 7
Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong Descent
From base camp, you begin an 8-hour descent back to Chhomrong. You'll walk back through the villages you passed on the way up, retracing the route but going downhill instead. The landscapes look different from this direction, and you get another perspective on the terrain you covered.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Downhill trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong
- Day 8
Chhomrong to Jhinu Hot Spring
At Chhomrong, the trail branches toward Jhinu Dada, just a 3-hour trek away. Jhinu is known for its natural hot springs, and after days of climbing up and down, you'll spend the afternoon and evening soaking in the warm mineral water to recover and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrong to Jhinu Dada
- Bathing in Jhinu Hot Spring
Landmarks Jhinu Hot Spring - Day 9
Jhinu Dada to Pokhara City Tour
You'll trek to Sinuwa to finish the trekking portion, then board a jeep for the ride back to Pokhara. You'll have time to explore this lakeside city once you arrive. Pokhara has plenty to offer for the evening, from walks around Phewa Lake to restaurants, bars, and other nightlife spots.
Included Activities
- Jeep transportation from Sinuwa to Pokhara
- Pokhara city sightseeing including Lakeside area
Optional Activities
- Walking around Phewa Lake
- Dining at lakeside restaurants
- Bar and nightlife activities
Landmarks Phewa Lake - Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll board the tourist bus for the 8-hour return drive to Kathmandu on the same route you took heading to Pokhara. Once you reach Kathmandu, you'll check into your hotel in the Thamel district where you'll spend your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
Your trek comes to an end today. Your representative will take you to the airport for your departure flight. Safe travels, and thanks for spending these days trekking through Nepal's mountains.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu)
