Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport and head to your 3-star hotel in Thamel. Later that afternoon, your guide will meet you at the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office to go over the trip details. Spend the evening wandering through Thamel's colorful backpackers market and checking out the tourist hub area.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from Kathmandu Airport
- Guide introduction and trip briefing at office
- Explore Thamel
Optional Activities
- Kathmandu sightseeing (entrance fees not included)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, you're driving to Pokhara along the scenic Prithvi Highway, which takes around 6 to 7 hours. Throughout the drive, you'll see views of the western Himalayas. Once you arrive in Pokhara, there's time to walk around Fewa Lake, go boating if you want, or just relax at your hotel in Lakeside Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer Kathmandu to Pokhara via Prithvi Highway
- Scenic Himalayan views en route
Optional Activities
- Explore Fewa Lake city
- Boating on Phewa Lake
Landmarks Phewa Lake Prithvi Highway - Day 3
Pokhara to Ulleri
Following breakfast, you'll take a private car to Nayapul (about 1.5 hours away), where the actual trekking begins. From there, you hike to Hile over roughly 3 hours, taking in views of villages, hills, and mountains. Lunch happens in Hile, then you continue through Tikhedhunga and up to Ulleri, where you'll experience Magar culture and spend the night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hile), Dinner
Included Activities
- Private car transfer Pokhara to Nayapul
- Hike Nayapul to Hile (approximately 3 hours)
- Hike Hile to Tikhedhunga
- Hike Tikhedhunga to Ulleri (2,070m)
- Cultural observation of Magar people
Landmarks Nayapul Hile Tikhedhunga Ulleri - Day 4
Ulleri to Ghorepani
You're heading out early from Ulleri to Ghorepani, trekking through oak and rhododendron forests. The route passes through Banthanti village, then climbs steeply uphill for about 2 hours to reach Ghorepani at 2,840m/9,318 feet. If you're trekking during spring, you might see colorful rhododendron flowers along the path. You'll stay at a teahouse there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forests to Banthanti
- Trek Banthanti to Ghorepani (2,840m) with approximately 2 hours uphill from Banthanti
Landmarks Banthanti Ghorepani 
- Day 5
Poonhill - Tadapani
You'll start at 4:00 am for the hike to Poonhill viewpoint at 3,210m/10,531 feet, known for its spectacular sunrise views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Spend a few hours at the viewpoint, then trek back down to Ghorepani for breakfast. After that, you continue climbing through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali at 3,000m/9,843 feet, then ascend to Tadapani at 2,610m/8,563 feet for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Poonhill (3,210m) for sunrise
- Trek Poonhill back to Ghorepani
- Trek Ghorepani to Deurali (3,000m) through pine and rhododendron forests
- Trek Deurali to Tadapani (2,610m)
Landmarks Poonhill Deurali Tadapani South Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 6
Tadapani to Sinuwa
Starting from Tadapani, you trek through rhododendron forests toward a traditional Gurung village where you can see how locals live and work. The trail gets easier as you move along. You'll reach Chhomrung for lunch, then continue on to Sinuwa for the night. This full day takes around 6 to 7 hours of trekking, and you'll stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chhomrung), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Tadapani to Sinuwa (2,340m) through rhododendron forests (approximately 6-7 hours)
- Visit traditional Gurung village
- Trek through Chhomrung (2,140m) with lunch stop
Landmarks Sinuwa Chhomrung - Day 7
Sinuwa to Himalaya
Today's trek from Sinuwa to Himalaya village takes about 5 to 6 hours. The path first goes down to the Chhomrung Khola river, then climbs up through Khuldighar (where there's an old Annapurna Conservation Area checkpoint). You'll hike through forests on a steep downhill section to reach Dovan village at the bottom of the gorge, then walk for about 1.5 hours more through thick forest before arriving in Himalaya. Stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Sinuwa to Himalaya (approximately 5-6 hours)
- Descent to Chhomrung Khola river
- Trek through Khuldighar
- Trek through Dovan village
- Trek through lush green forest to Himalaya
Landmarks Chhomrung Khola Khuldighar Dovan Himalaya - Day 8
Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp
You're trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, the final destination at 4,130m/13,550 feet. After breakfast, the hike takes roughly 6 hours, with a short stop and lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp along the way. When you reach ABC, known as Annapurna Sanctuary and surrounded by mountains on all sides, you'll catch a spectacular sunset over the Himalayas. Spend the night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Himalaya to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp with lunch stop
- Trek Machhapuchchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (approximately 6 hours total)
- Sunset viewing at Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks Machhapuchchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp - Day 9
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
After time at Annapurna Base Camp, you'll have breakfast then start the descent to Bamboo village. You're heading down about 1,700m/5,577 feet along the Modi Khola river bank to reach Bamboo at 2,345m/7,694 feet. This follows the same path you took coming up. Once you arrive, there's a bit of free time to explore the local area before settling in at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek descent Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,345m) along Modi Khola (approximately 1,700m descent)
Optional Activities
- Short exploration of Bamboo village
Landmarks Modi Khola Bamboo - Day 10
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
From Bamboo, you trek to Jhinu Danda by first climbing steeply to Kuldi Ghar, then continuing to Sinuwa and up a thousand stone steps to reach Chhomrung. From there, you descend on steep trails down to Jhinu Danda, which sits near natural hot springs. After arriving, take a 20-minute walk to the hot springs where you can relax and soak. Stay at a teahouse in Jhinu Danda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep ascent Bamboo to Kuldi Ghar
- Trek Bamboo to Sinuwa
- Climb thousand stone steps to Chhomrung
- Trek Chhomrung to Jhinu Danda (hot spring area)
- Access to natural hot springs (20 minutes from Jhinu Danda)
Optional Activities
- Bathe in natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Landmarks Kuldi Ghar Jhinu Danda Jhinu Danda Hot Springs - Day 11
Jhinu Danda to Ghandruk
You'll leave Jhinu Danda and follow a flat dirt road along the right bank of Modi Khola, which many consider one of the best and most relaxing walks of the entire trek. From there, you walk through forest paths uphill to reach Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village where you'll stay at a teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Modi Khola on plain dust road
- Trek through forest paths uphill to Ghandruk
- Visit Ghandruk Gurung village
Landmarks Modi Khola Ghandruk - Day 12
Ghandruk to Pokhara
After breakfast, you trek for around 4 hours through rice fields and past small villages to reach Nayapul, where the trek officially ends. From Nayapul, you'll drive back to Pokhara through scenic countryside. Check in to your 3-star hotel in Pokhara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek Ghandruk to Nayapul through rice fields and villages (approximately 4 hours)
- Private car transfer Nayapul to Pokhara
Landmarks Nayapul - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You're heading back to Kathmandu from Pokhara along the scenic Prithvi Highway. Throughout the drive, you'll enjoy refreshing mountain views. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, there's time to explore the vibrant city, browse local shops, and pick up gifts and souvenirs to take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer Pokhara to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway
- Scenic Himalayan views en route
- Explore Kathmandu city
Optional Activities
- Shop for gifts and souvenirs in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu sightseeing (entrance fees not included)
Landmarks Prithvi Highway - Day 14
Departure
Your Annapurna Base Camp trek comes to an end today. A Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will pick you up 3 hours before your scheduled flight and take you to Tribhuvan International Airport. You'll depart with wonderful memories of the trek.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (3 hours prior to flight)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
