Explore this iconic trek through flower-filled valleys!

Mt. Annapurna (8091m) is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp is one of the most popular treks on earth. Like any other trip in the Annapurna region, our trek also begins in Pokhara, widely known as the ‘Lake City’ and passes through cascading waterfalls, beautiful villages, terraced farmlands, lush rhododendron forests, and amazing mountain vistas before reaching the base of the mighty Annapurna Mountain. The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most scenic and beautiful trails available for trekkers, who would like to experience nature at its best.  A different panoramic view of the Annapurna mountain range constantly greets you as you turn each corner while the evenings are spent in quaint Tea Houses.  In this region, you get an opportunity to experience a different side of Nepal, interacting with people mainly from the Manang District and experience their customs and life style.  The ideal time of the year to do this trek is the Pre monsoon season from March to May.  Though this is technically a high altitude trek, the highest altitude a trekker will experience is 4130 m above sea level, thus ensuring that the trail does not leave you breathless.

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Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu (Hotel)
  • Day 2 - Fly to Pokhara and drive to Thirkedunga. Trek to Ulleri (3 hours)
  • Day 3 - Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani
  • Day 4 - Morning hike to Poon-hill & Trek to Tadapani
  • Day 5 - Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa
  • Day 6 - Trek from Lower Sinuwa to Deurali (3200 M )
  • Day 7 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 M)
  • Day 8 - Trek to Bamboo (2130 M)
  • Day 9 - Trek to Jhinu Danda (1725 M)
  • Day 10 - Drive to Pokhara & overnight stay
  • Day 11 - Fly to Kathmandu & stay overnight
  • Day 12 - International Departure

Inclusions & Exclusions

Trip Cost Includes:

  • All accommodation on double sharing basis. (Individual occupancy can be arranged at an extra charge.)
  • Ground Transport: Airport pickup and drop in groups, upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu (International and domestic both).
  • Hotel Accommodation: 02 night's hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing basis.
  • Trekking Accommodation: 09 night’s guesthouse accommodation on twin sharing basis during the trek on full board service.
  • Staff: 1 professional, licensed and English speaking mountain guide, porter to carry your personal luggage.
  • Food during the trek (full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner and with tea/coffee).
  • In case of any medical emergencies, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
  • All necessary trekking permits: Annapurna Conservation Area and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
  • Tourist Bus Kathmandu – Pokhara. (Option of flight available), Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
  • All transportation: Pokhara – Trekking – Pokhara.
  • First aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.

Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:

  • Your international flight to and from Nepal.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc.
  • Expenses for medical evacuation.
  • Bar and beverage bills.
  • Tips for guide, porter.
  • Single occupancy hotel room.
  • Single occupancy and/ attached bathroom rooms in tea houses.

Things to carry

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Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to sun are certain factors which necessitate the need to for proper mountaineering equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.

Apparel

  • Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
  • 6-8 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
  • 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
  • 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
  • 1 Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Down Jacket
  • 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
  • 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
  • 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
  • Gloves - liner and outer
  • Sun hat
  • Woollen cap
  • Buff

 

Accessories

  • Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
  • Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
  • Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
  • 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
  • Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
  • Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Moisturiser
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Personal Medical Kit
  • Personal Toiletries Kit
  • Snacks!

 

Fitness

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  • There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
     
  • Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
     
  • Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 

    Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.

    Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
     
  • It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
     
  • Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.

    Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.

    HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
    The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
     
  • Hiking
    Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
     
  • Hiking Alternatives
    Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
     
  • If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
    Strength training - 3 sessions
    Cardio training - 3 sessions
    Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
    Rest and stretching - at least 1 day

 

FAQs

Annapurna Base Camp

What kind of Physical shape do I need to be in to trek to the Annapurna Base Camp?

This trek into the Annapurna National Park is strenuous but does not require any previous trekking, mountaineering or technical climbing experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning. The trek requires you to be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack for 10 days. Good cardio-vascular conditioning and exercises for muscles that are used to hiking will make your trip much more enjoyable. You will climb to a maximum height of 4160 m, where the impact of cold and thin air can definitely be felt.

What are the Entry & Exit Points for the trek?

You make your arrival to the city of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. We receive you at the International Airport at kathmandu, spend the day and then take a bus/car from Kathmandu to Nayapul from where we start trekking. We trek through the Annapurna National Park, making our way past incredible mountains, to finally finish the trek and arrive at the city of Pokhra. After spending a day in Pokhara, we fly back to Kathmandu.

What are the accommodations like in Kathmandu and while trekking?

In Kathmandu we will be staying in a 3/4 star Hotel or Guest House in Thamel, Katmandu often referred to as a trekker’s paradise. On the trek we will be staying in a combination of clean and friendly Sherpa Lodges /Tea Houses. This is popularly referred to as a Tea House trek, as opposed to a camping expedition.

Do I need any special Equipment or climbing gear during this trek?

No, as the trek does not involve any technical climbs, no special climbing equipment is required. A rucksack (60-70 lts), good pair of Climbing shoes, a warm jacket and a pair of thermals are good enough. Also we will be sending you a comprehensive mail on the list of Items to be carried which will help you pack Rucksack better.

What is the Communication system available on the way?

There are different ways to be in touch with your Family. You can purchase a local Prepaid SIM Card at the International airport. If you have a Mobile with International Roaming on it, your Phone will work through most of the trek so you can easily be in touch with your Family. Post which, most of the tea Houses we stay in have the facility of an ISD Phone and the Internet. You can call your family every day or E-mail them during the course of the trek. Although the prices for these facilities may vary from a minimum of 100 Nepali rupees to 500 Nepali rupees per minute.

Can you give an example of a typical Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the way?

The Meals are freshly prepared in the Tea Houses that we stay in. Typical Days Meals – • Breakfast – Porridge, Two eggs, toast with jam or Butter and Hot tea/coffee/ Chocolate. • Lunch – Rice with Lentils & Vegetables commonly known as Dal Bhat Tarkari, Choice of Fried Rice or Noodles. • Dinner – Choice of Soup, Mashed potatoes, Choice of Noodles/fried Rice and Hot Drinks.

Will I be able to take showers/bath on the course of the trek?

Yes there are hot water showers available on most of these tea houses that we would be staying in. You can avail of these facilities at an average rate of 300 Nepali rupees for a 10 minute shower. But usually after the 3rd/4th Day, you yourself would want to avoid it because of dropping temperatures and biting cold outside.

What is the medical / emergency precautions taken en-route?

Adventure Pulse requires each of its clients to provide a medical fitness document before joining the group. Our crew is well qualified for any First-Aid procedures if required on the way. In addition a comprehensive Medical & first Aid kit is carried at all times. There are Medical stations available en-route in case of an emergency and also Helicopter evacuation procedures are available on actuals. When we ascend above 2500 meters our bodies have to acclimatise to the decreasing amount of the oxygen available. To allow our bodies to adjust and to avoid any such situations, we have added acclimatization and rest days in the itinerary. Personal Adventure Travel Insurance can also be purchased, which includes helicopter evacuation in case of a medical emergency.

What would a typical day be like?

You will be woken in the morning by 5:45 to 6:00 am. Breakfast and hot beverage would usually be served in the dining room of the tea house by 6:30 am. Before breakfast you pack your gear into your duffel bags or rucksacks which are then taken by the porters and will not usually be available to you until the next teahouse that afternoon. We are usually on the trail between 7.00 am and 7.30 am to avoid the heat of the noon and to reach our destination by lunch time. Following a good morning's walk, we stop for tea at around 11 am. This is usually a 30 – 60 minute break to allow for the trekkers to relax and catch their breath. The subsequent walk is generally a little shorter and next destination is usually reached by around 2 pm to 3 pm. Once we have our next destination, tea is served. Washing water is available to wash at the end of the trek day, but it will be cold. Until dinner, there is time to rest, explore the surrounding area and villages or sit and chat with the crew and local people. Dinner is usually served around 6 pm to 7 pm. Trekking evenings afford some of the best memories of your trek, whether it is talking, playing cards, chatting with the crew or joining in some singing and dancing with the local people, it is always a special time.

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Detailed Itinerary

Annapurna Base Camp

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Our team will receive you at Kathmandu airport and assist in transferring you to the hotel. Today is considered a rest day giving you the chance to explore Thamel at your leisure. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Day 2

Fly to Pokhara and drive to Thirkedunga. Trek to Ulleri (3 hours)

We check out from our hotel in Kathmandu and drive to the airport for our flight to Pokhara. The flight to Pokhara is about 35 – 40 minutes. Once we land in Pokhara, we head towards Thirkedunga, which is about 3 to 4 hours. On reaching Thirkedunga, our foot journey will begin. We trek for around 3 hours to reach our final destination for the day, a small village of Ulleri, situated at an altitude of 2050 M.

Day 3

Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

The trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani is roughly a 9-10 kilometres trail. After having breakfast at our tea house in Ulleri, we start our journey towards Ghorepani. Today’s day will be an approximately 5 hours journey on foot. A beautiful trail passing lush forests, waterfalls & some spectacular Himalayan views, today’s trek will give you enough opportunities for you to take post card worthy pictures. We can expect to arrive at our destination in the afternoon, between 2 – 4 pm.

Day 4

Morning Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani

Today’s day is one of the most anticipated days of the journey. We make an early morning 4 am start to hike to the top of Poon-hill to treat ourselves to the mesmerizing views of the mountains. This hike is a steep climb, however, it is a well maintained trail and has steps to follow. The trail is filled with Pine trees and as you approach the top, it will start to feel colder. We will take around 2 hours to reach the summit, and catch a beautiful sunrise! Be ready to be mind blown as you get terrific views of some the tallest mountains in the world – The Annapurna I (8097 M), Macchapuchare , Dhaulagiri (8167 M), Gangapunra and the Khansar Kang. We spend some time soaking in the sun, and start our descent to go back from where we started. On returning, we then halt for breakfast at our tea house, and then continue our journey to Tadapani. The trek to Tadapani, is a beautiful trail through Rhododendron forests and Oak trees. On the way, we will be passing through the settlement of Chomrong, a small village surrounded in lush beauty of the Oak forests.

Day 5

Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa

The trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa, is yet another beautiful day of walking through damp forests, feeling the cold breeze and spectacular views of the Modi Khola valley. Today’s trail will go steeply up and down, so we recommend you to keep yourself hydrated well as the day might feel slightly tiring. We cover a total distance of roughly 9 kilometres and take around 5 to 6 hours to reach our next tea house! At our tea house in Sinuwa (2360 M), we will also get the overnight beautiful views of the Annapurna south and the Macchapuchare.

Day 6

Trek from Lower Sinuwa to Deurali (3200m)

We start our journey after a hot breakfast in our tea house. The first 45 minutes we trek through the ascent to go towards upper sinuwa , the sister neighborhood. We cross upper Sinuwa and make our way towards Dovan, once again, we will be sheltered under the shade of Bamboo, Oak and Rhododendron surrounding us on all sides. An aprroximate hiking time of 6 to 7 hours is what you will need to each your final destination in Deurali. A beautiful river follows the trail to Deurali, allowing you to witness beautiful waterfalls along the way.

Day 7

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)

The trail from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp is an approximate distance of 7.5 to 8 kilometers which will take roughly 5 to 6 hours. On the trail today you will be climbing a gradual ascent as you approach the base camp, hence we recommend you to take your time and walk comfortably. While on this journey you will be stunned by the mesmerizing views of Annapurna South, Macchapuchare & Mt Hiunchuli.

Day 8

Trek to Bamboo (2130m)

Today is yet another beautiful day of our journey. We wake up to the sunrise views of the Annapurna Range, secretly hoping for clear skies and a stunning mountain backdrop to witness, which will indeed leave you speechless. We have an early breakfast, pack our bags and start our journey towards Bamboo. the journey today will roughly take around 7 to 8 hours, depending on the group’s pace, as we cover a distance of around 13 odd kilometers.

Day 9

Trek to Jhinu Danda (1725m)

One of the stunning highlights and most spoken about days of this trek, are the natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda. Our trek from bamboo to Jhinu Danda, will be an approximately 6 hour journey covering a distance of 11 kilometers. We trace down through the lush Rhododendron and Bamboo forests and crossing a steep descent from Chommrong, we embrace the small village of Jhinu. Post lunch, you will have ample time to rest and dip in to the much awaited hot springs.

Day 10

Drive to Pokhara and overnight stay

After our stay at Jhinu Danda, we have breakfast in the morning, we will walk and cross a suspension bridge & start our drive back in our jeep. We drive via Nayapul and continue our journey towards Pokhara, for an overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 11

Fly to Kathmandu and stay overnight

After spending the night at our hotel in Pokhara, we bid adieu with a heavy yet happy heart. We take our internal flight back to Kathmandu & spend the last night there before our international departure.

Day 12

International Departure

We have our delicious buffet breakfast & check out of our hotel at the standard checkout time. Our team will assist you in the group airport drops for your departure.

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