Itinerary
- Day 1
Pokhara to Ghandruk
Your guide picks you up around 8 am from your hotel in Pokhara for a short drive to Nayapul. From there, you'll walk through local villages and terraced fields to reach Ghandruk village. On clear days, the Himalayan views during this trek are really nice. You'll spend the rest of the day exploring Ghandruk village and checking out the Gurung Museum before heading to your lodge for the night.
Included Activities
- Walk through local villages and terraced fields to Ghandruk
- Explore Ghandruk village
- Visit Gurung Museum
Landmarks/POIs Ghandruk Annapurna South Machhapuchhre - Day 2
Ghandruk to Chhomrong
After breakfast, you'll trek through terraces to Ghandruk Khola, then climb uphill for lunch at the summit. From there, you'll walk down to Riverside and climb again to reach Chhomrong Gurung village, passing through rhododendron forests. The views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare from this section are really good. Chhomrong sits at the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and has solid lodge facilities for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through terraced fields to Ghandruk Khola
- Climb to hilltop
- Walk through rhododendron forests
- Arrive at Chhomrong Gurung village
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrong Annapurna South Machhapuchhre - Day 3
Chhomrong to Deurali
Starting with breakfast at your lodge, you'll trek through lush forest and the villages of Bambo and Dovan Himalayan to reach Deurali. The trail takes you through bamboo thickets and jungle terrain, with Fishtail mountain visible on good days along with waterfalls and green valleys. By evening, you'll settle at your lodge in Deurali for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through lush forest
- Walk through villages of Bambo and Dovan Himalayan
- Trek through bamboo thickets
- Arrive at Deurali
Landmarks/POIs Machhapuchhre Bambo Deurali - Day 4
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
After breakfast, you'll trek to Annapurna Base Camp, which takes approximately 4 hours total. You'll pass through high alpine forests with great Himalayan scenery and snowy peaks, navigating rocky terrain and challenging steps. Next you'll reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp, then continue for 2 more hours through an alpine valley to arrive at Annapurna Base Camp where the mountain views are really dramatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through high alpine forests
- Navigate rocky zones and challenging steps
- Visit Machhapuchhare Base Camp
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp Machhapuchhare Base Camp Annapurna South - Day 5
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Wake early to catch the sunrise view over Annapurna and Machhapuchare peaks from the viewpoint with glacier mountain views. You'll have breakfast at the lodge, then retrace your steps back down to Bamboo following the same trail. During your descent, you'll take in the alpine valley scenery and have time to move at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise over Annapurna and Machhapuchare
- Visit high viewpoint for glacier views
- Trek down to Bamboo
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp Machhapuchhre Bamboo - Day 6
Bamboo to Kyumi via Hot Spring
You'll trek from Bamboo to Kyumi, visiting Jinu and its natural hot springs for a refreshing Himalayan bath along the way. From there, you'll climb steps through the jungle to Sinuwa, descend to Chhomrong Khola via suspension bridge, then climb back up to Chhomrong village. Later you'll descend for approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Kyumi where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jinu natural hot springs
- Bathe in Himalayan hot springs
- Trek through jungle to Sinuwa
- Cross suspension bridge at Chhomrong Khola
- Climb to Chhomrong village
- Descend to Kyumi
Landmarks/POIs Jinu Chhomrong Kyumi - Day 7
Kyumi to Pokhara
You'll trek from Kyumi for approximately 2 hours to Siwai, which marks the end of your trek. From Siwai, you'll take local transportation back to Nayapul, either by jeep, taxi, or bus, and then head to Pokhara to conclude your Annapurna Base Camp trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final trek to Siwai
Landmarks/POIs Siwai Nayapul
