14-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill and Kathmandu

14 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Head for the adventure of a lifetime on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, an amazing walk through diverse landscapes and culture in Nepal. Savour the rich mountain...

Duration: 14 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Bhaktapur, Patan, Ghorepani, Chomrong · Languages: English

About Annapurna

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Annapurna

Get a local guide to help plan your treks around the Annapurna Himal; an area of jagged peaks and chiseled summits that forms the heart of the Nepalese Himalayas, reigning as one of the world’s top hiking destinations.

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What's Included

Airport pickups and drops by private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Farewell dinner
All ground transportation as per the itinerary
Transportation by tourist coach (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
An experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs, including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

Not Included

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s), and driver(s)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and stay for the night. Arrive in Kathmandu and stay for the night. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Indulge in sightseeing as you visit the places listed below: Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple, as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square, two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth and is famous all over the world. Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple, as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square, two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth and is famous all over the world. Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century, with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in the four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels. Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century, with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in the four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels. Patan Durbar Square: Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the royal residential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla. Patan Durbar Square: Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the royal residential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla.
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Day 03

Drive to Pokhara by Tourist Bus

Take a bus to Pokhara at around 7:30 am. Take a bus to Pokhara at around 7:30 am. Admire the beautiful valley set on the banks of Phewa Lake. Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shaped like a fishtail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, and Lamjung Himal. Admire the beautiful valley set on the banks of Phewa Lake. Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shaped like a fishtail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, and Lamjung Himal. Spend the night at a hotel. Spend the night at a hotel.
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Day 04

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedunga

Begin your trek at Nayapul after an hour's drive by private vehicle from Pokhara. Begin your trek at Nayapul after an hour's drive by private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, reach Birethanti (1,015 m), a large village with many shops and teahouses. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, reach Birethanti (1,015 m), a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. Notice how the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495 m before reaching Tikhedunga at 1,570 m. Notice how the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495 m before reaching Tikhedunga at 1,570 m. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 05

Trek to Ghorepani

Move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. Move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendron, towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendron, towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. Trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour's walk, arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 m). Trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour's walk, arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 m). Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 06

Poon Hill Sunrise Hike and Trek to Tadapani

Make an early start for an hour-long hike to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m. Make an early start for an hour-long hike to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m. Enjoy a spectacular sunrise, as this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. Enjoy a spectacular sunrise, as this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. Spend about an hour there before returning to Ghorepani, where you will have a hot breakfast. Spend about an hour there before returning to Ghorepani, where you will have a hot breakfast. Climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests towards Deurali (2,960 m). Climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests towards Deurali (2,960 m). After that, descend to Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani. After that, descend to Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 07

Trek to Chomrong

Start with a steep downhill walk through rhododendron forests as you leave Tadapani. Start with a steep downhill walk through rhododendron forests as you leave Tadapani. Descend through the forests and, as the trail eases up, reach Gurjung, a village of the Gurung people. Descend through the forests and, as the trail eases up, reach Gurjung, a village of the Gurung people. From here, take an easy walk to Chomrong at an elevation of 2,140 m. From here, take an easy walk to Chomrong at an elevation of 2,140 m. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 08

Trek to Himalayan Hotel

Descend to Chomrong Khola and then continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2,380 m, where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. Descend to Chomrong Khola and then continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2,380 m, where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. Notice a clearing in the forest a little further on, from which the route travels very steeply down a rock bank, then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, always keeping to the west side of the river. Notice a clearing in the forest a little further on, from which the route travels very steeply down a rock bank, then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, always keeping to the west side of the river. Walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel. Walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 09

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

Build your endurance as the trail climbs past Hinko Cave, Deurali, and then Machapuchare Base Camp, which is not really a base camp since climbing Mt. Machapuchare is not permitted. Build your endurance as the trail climbs past Hinko Cave, Deurali, and then Machapuchare Base Camp, which is not really a base camp since climbing Mt. Machapuchare is not permitted. Take a two-hour trek from Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at an elevation of 4,130 m. Take a two-hour trek from Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at an elevation of 4,130 m. There, enjoy unobstructed views of the mountain scenery, which is truly spectacular. There, enjoy unobstructed views of the mountain scenery, which is truly spectacular. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 10

Trek Down to Bamboo

Follow the same trail down today, dropping by 1,700 m to the bank of the Modi Khola at Bamboo (2,345 m). Follow the same trail down today, dropping by 1,700 m to the bank of the Modi Khola at Bamboo (2,345 m). Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 11

Trek to Jhinu Hot Springs

Follow the same trail until Chomrong. Follow the same trail until Chomrong. Notice how the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. Notice how the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. From Chomrong, watch the trail descend very steeply to Jhinu, where you can bathe in natural hot springs. From Chomrong, watch the trail descend very steeply to Jhinu, where you can bathe in natural hot springs. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
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Day 12

Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

From Jhinu, walk along the right side of the Modi Khola for 4.5 hours to Birethanti, which can be considered one of the best and most relaxing walks of the entire trek. From Jhinu, walk along the right side of the Modi Khola for 4.5 hours to Birethanti, which can be considered one of the best and most relaxing walks of the entire trek. Reach Nayapul and take an hour's drive back to Pokhara. Reach Nayapul and take an hour's drive back to Pokhara. After checking into the hotel, walk to Fewa Lake for a boating trip to Barahi Temple. After checking into the hotel, walk to Fewa Lake for a boating trip to Barahi Temple. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.
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Day 13

Drive Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

Drive back to Kathmandu in the morning. Drive back to Kathmandu in the morning. Head out for a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Head out for a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
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Day 14

Departure from Kathmandu

Depart for home. Depart for home. Breakfast included.