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Annapurna Base Camp Trek
12 days Annapurna Base Camp trek is the most popular moderate trek offering great views of the Annapurna range.
Duration
12 Days
Rating
5.0/5
From group price
US$ 1,020
Private price
US$ 1,150
Trip guide
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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Service levelAmigo Plus
Comfort profileHigh-Altitude Trek
Departure styleScheduled departures
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Annapurna Base Camp is one of those places on Earth, where you can gaze out at the dramatic view of the amphitheater-shaped massif, popularly known as the Annapurna massif. The Annapurna massif is a 55 kilometer long massif with one peak over 8000 meters (Annapurna I, the 10th highest peak in the world), 13 peaks over 7000 meters and 16 peaks over 6000 meters. Apart from being nature’s best art, this place in Nepal is also a paradise for mountain lovers, as one gets to stand face to face with peaks like Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Gangapurna as well as Annapurna III.
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Annapurna Base Camp is one of those places on Earth, where you can gaze out at the dramatic
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The Annapurna Base Camp trek or the Annapurna Sanctuary trek is a walk through the diverse landscape that
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Amigo Treks and Expedition’s 12-days Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts with your arrival in Kathmandu and ends with
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Although a few sections of this trek are difficult, this is a non-technical trek. Therefore, it is suitable
The Annapurna Base Camp trek or the Annapurna Sanctuary trek is a walk through the diverse landscape that connects iconic places and world class viewpoints such as Poon Hill, Tadapani, Machhapuchhre Base Camp and the Annapurna base Camp itself. This trail allows trekkers to enjoy their stay at traditional Gurung villages, connect to nature and rejuvenate in the lush green forest of Rhododendron, Oak, and Bamboo, before heading to the barren mountain terrain of the Annapurna region. The highest trekkers will go on this trek is 4,130m. Overall, this base camp trek in Nepal gives trekkers a life changing experience.
Amigo Treks and Expedition’s 12-days Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts with your arrival in Kathmandu and ends with your departure from Kathmandu. You will spend two nights in Kathmandu, one before and one after the trek. 2 days will be used to transfer you from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back and the remaining 8 days will be spent in the Annapurna region for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Out of these 8 days, 5 days will be used to hike up to the base camp and 3 days will be set aside to return. The trekking part starts with a drive from Pokhara to Ulleri, which is the trailhead of this trek. The trail goes through Ghorepani, Tadapani, Sinuwa, Deurali before finally heading to the Annapurna Base Camp. After reaching the base camp, you will retrace your steps all the way down to Chhomrong and then hike down to Jhinu to end the trek. From Jhinu, you will drive to Pokhara. You will spend only one night above the treeline.
Although a few sections of this trek are difficult, this is a non-technical trek. Therefore, it is suitable for all novice trekkers and groups with adventurous children and fit senior citizens. To best enjoy this trek, plan it sometime around March-May and October-early December. Our 12 days Annapunra base camp trek package is a standard trek package that can be fully customized to meet your specific requirements and budget.
However, if you are bound by time, and are looking for shorter Annapurna Base Camp trek options, our 10 days Short Annapurna base Camp Trek or 6 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara make the perfect packages for you. Additionally, if you are looking for a similar duration (12 days), moderately challenging, high-altitude trek, then Mardi Himal Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill and Ghandruk trek makes the best option. Nevertheless, if you are looking for other physically undemanding treks with great mountain views in the Annapurna region we strongly recommend our 10 days Mardi Himal Trek, Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk Trek or even shorter option Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek .
Useful details at a glance
- How long is this trip?
- 12 Days
- Where does it take place?
- Nepal • Annapurna Region Trek
- Who does it suit best?
- Amigo Plus • High-Altitude Trek
- How do departures work?
- Scheduled departures
Group pricing tiers
Per-person rates by group size
The public “From” price uses the lowest available group tier. Member pricing applies to the selected tier, not on top of another discount.
Group sizeGroup ratePrivate rate
1-10 pax
1 min pax • 10 max pax
Group rate
US$ 1,020
Private rate
US$ 1,150
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Annapurna Base Camp is one of those places on Earth, where you can gaze out at the dramatic view of the amphitheater-shaped massif, popularly known as the Annapurna massif.
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Route notes
Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a 3 * standard hotel located in Thamel. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Meals included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music and Ethnic dance.)
Route notes
The capital, Kathmandu valley itself, is a big storehouse of exclusive natural, cultural and historical sites. Therefore, today, we take you on a few hour tours to the major attractions of Kathmandu valley. After spending few hours observing these wonderful sites, we again meet for a few hours to finalize your clothing and trekking gears (down jacket, trekking boots, sleeping bags etc.) required during the trek. The night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square (a historical structure offering architectural wonders), the Pashupatinath temple (a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing the power of destruction), Swyambhunath and Boudhanath (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha- Light of Asia. Optional site:Another World Heritage site ‘Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical masterpieces like Mahabouddha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and Kumbeshwor Temple.)
Route notes
Today, in the morning our guides will come to pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the bus station to catch an early morning, comfortable tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus will head towards the west of Kathmandu Valley and continue the journey towards the western part of Nepal following the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli river. The bus will stop twice – one for breakfast and one for lunch and then continue until we reach Pokhara. The evening can be utilized to explore the lake area. The night will be spent at a 3* standard hotel in Pokhara. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: Comfortable tourist bus, windy highway along the Trisuli River, breathtaking view of waterfalls, rivers, jungles, hamlets higher up on the hills, terraced fields with seasonal crop, different vegetations, curious faces of people running motels, restaurants and lodges, Lake area in Pokhara.)
Route notes
Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Tikhedhunga. First we drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. On reaching Nayapul after two hours drive, the luggage is prepared for the porters. After a short pre-trek preparation the ultimate walk starts following the south bank of the Modi River towards Birethanti. In Birethanti, we complete the check in formalities at the ACAP office, then the trail leads us towards Bhurungdi Khola, pass Lamdawali, Sudame and Hile, a few waterfalls and finally all the way up to Tikhedhunga after about two hours walk. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tikhedhunga. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: view of Machhapuhhre and Annapurna, Modi River, waterfalls, countryside villages)
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Today is the second day of the trek and our destination is Ghorepani. A long uphill climb through more than 3000 stone steps will finally take us to Ulleri. A gentle ascent from here through the Rhododendron and Oak forest, passing Banthanti and Nangge Thanti will finally take us to the destination of the day, Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a gateway to Poon Hill, which is the best sunrise view point in the Annapurna region. The night will be spent at a lodge in Ghorepani. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Thousands of stone steps, Ulleri – a large Magar village which offers magnificent view of Annapurna South and Himchuli, rhododendron and Oak forest of the conservation area, spectacular view of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri from Ghorepani, health posts, schools, police check post, Stupas, temple and internet cafes at Ghorepani along with chilly weather.)
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Today is the third day of the trek and our destination is Tadapani. Today we wake up earlier than usual to catch the first ray of the sun striking the mountains. For this, we hike up to Poon Hill (3,193m), enjoy the view of sunrise, spend some time taking snaps and get back to the lodge at Ghorepani. From here, the trail heads east, passing Deurali pass and Ban Thanti towards Thulo Odar Kharka through rhododendron forests. From here, a steep descent and a short climb will finally take us to Tadapani. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tadapani. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: magnificent view of sunrise, close up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range with 20 other highest peaks of the world from Poon Hill, distant view of the Mustang, and Pokhara from Ghorepani, Deurali Pass, rhododendron forest and several waterfalls on the way to Tadapani)
Route notes
Today is the fourth day of the trek and our destination is Sinuwa. From Tadapani a steep descent through the rhododendron forest will lead us towards the suspension bridge passing perfect terraced fields and a few waterfalls. We cross the suspension bridge over Kimrong River, walk a few miles up and downhill passing Taulung to reach Chhomrong, which is a beautiful Gurung village situated on the lap of the giant Annapurna massif. Leaving this beautiful village we descend following the stone steps trail, cross the bridge across Chhomrong River and finally climb up to Sinuwa. The night will be spent at a lodge in Sinuwa. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Rhododendron forest, terraced fields, waterfalls, Kimrong and Chhomrong river and a suspension bridge across these rivers, Chhomrong Village- a beautiful Gurung village, Gurung lifestyle)
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Today is the fifth day of the trek and our destination is Deurali. We start with an easy walk from Sinuwa that continues till Bamboo passing Kuldhigar. Then a long steep stone staircase will talk us to Dobhan crossing a suspension bridge. The trail is accompanied by Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak forest. Then a steep climb continues through the valley towards Himalaya and Hinku cave and finally we reach Deurali. The night will spent at a lodge in Deurali. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day:Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak forest, waterfall, temples, Hinku Cave)
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Today is the sixth day of the trek and we finally reach the actual destination of the trek, the Annapurna Base Camp. A gentle climb through the trail along the Modi Khola will first take us to Bagar. From Bagar a strenuous hike will first take us to the base camp of Machhapuchhre (3,700m). After resting here for about an hour taking snaps and enjoying the view of Machhapuchhre along with other snow capped peaks towering above 7000 and 8000 meter, we follow a wide trail that leads us to Annapurna Sanctuary. We then finally reach our destination, the South Annapurna Base Camp that greets us with 360 degree vista of snow covered peaks. The night will be spent at a lodge in Annapurna Base Camp. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: 360 view of snow capped peaks, including Machhapuchhre, Gandharwa Chuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Patal Hiun Chuli, view of other sibling peaks, and the view of Annapurna South Glacier)
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Today is the seventh day of the trek and our destination is Bamboo. After enjoying the mighty Annapurna Sanctuary, we retrace the same trail that drops down to Bagar, Deurali, Dobhan and finally to Bamboo passing temples, cave, waterfall and finally across the bridge through the same rhododendron, oak and bamboo forest. The night will be spent at a lodge in Bamboo. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak forest, waterfall, temples, Hinku Cave and extraordinary landscape)
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Today is the eighth day of the trek and our destination is Jhinu Danda. We first walk up to Kuldighar and then retrace down to Chhomrong passing Sinuwa. From Chhomrong a vertical downhill walk will finally take us to Jhinu Danda. About 15-20 mins downhill walk from Jhinu Danda will take us to a hot spring bathing pool where we relax our tired muscles. The night will be spent at a lodge in Jhinu Danda. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: uphill and downhill trail accompanied by bamboo, rhodendron and oak forest, hot spring bath at Jhinu Danda)
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Today is the tenth day of the trek and our destination is Pothana. From Landruk enjoy the view of whitewashed stone houses and temple, walking on the stone staircase to the bottom of the hill at Bhaisekharka. Then a vertical climb through the forest will take us to Pitam Deurali from where you can enjoy the farewell view of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli. From here, following the stone paved trail, we walk down to Pothana. The night will be spent at a lodge in Pothana. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Views of whitewashed houses, temples, stone paved trail and the view of Annapurna South and Hiun Chuli)
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Today is the last day of the trek and our destination is Pokhara. We start from Pothana and then an easy walk will take us to Dhampus village. From Dhmpus village, the trail drops down to Phedi passing a small lake. From Phedi we drive to Pokhara. The evening can be spent either with the crew member or exploring the city. The night will be spent at a 3* standard hotel in Pokhara. Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Highlights of the day: Dhampus village, lake, and a scenic drive to Pokhara and lake side and night life in Pokhara.)
Route notes
Today, from Pokhara we catch a tourist standard bus to Kathmandu. Leaving Pokhara we head east toward the capital city, Kathmandu. After 7 hours of drive all the way through Prithvi Highway, we reach Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu you will be escorted to your hotel, where you can freshen up and rest for some time. Around the evening, the company representatives conduct a short meeting to discuss the trip, your experience and the feedback. By the time dinner will also be ready. The night will be spent at a 3 * standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Route notes
This day is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal. (The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In case of special days like sunrise viewing days our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-4:30am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge or also in a tourist standard hotel (subject to availability) where we stop for overnight. While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.) Meals included: Breakfast
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Package Includes:
Airport transfer service upon arrival and departrue (private car/jeep/minivan)
2 Nights twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu (3* Standard Hotel)
2 Nights twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara (3* Standard Hotel)
Private car/jeep/minivan/bus transportation Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu. For solo trekkers, the transportation will be luxury tourist bus. (Flight can be arranged at extra cost)
Private Jeep from Pokhara to Ulleri and Jhinu to Pokhara. For solo trekkers, the transportation will be shared jeep.
Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) every day during the trek
All accommodation (Lodge/Tea House) during the trek in a twin-sharing room except at Deurali and ABC. Single supplement will be applicable for single room.
3 cups tea/coffee (served in cups only) every day during the trek
Seasonal fruits after dinner every day during the trek
Unlimited purified drinking water, during the trek
All required trekking permits
Government-licensed, English-speaking, knowledgeable and experienced guide and his entire expenses (Guest-Guide ratio 6:1)
Porter (One porter for each 2 trekkers) and his entire expenses
Insurance of Guide and Porter
All required Government and local taxes
Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
Amigo duffel bag & Trekking route map (As a souvenir)
Adventure certificate (upon completion of the trek)
Basic First Aid Kit with Oximeter
Farewell dinner
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Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
Package Excludes:
Nepal arrival visa
Meals in the city (Kathmandu & Pokhara) except breakfast and farewell dinner
Domestic flight (if required)
Extra porter (if required)
Private car/jeep transportation Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu for solo trekkers (can be arranged at extra cost)
Cost of Wi-Fi, hot showers, laundry service and battery charging services during the trek
Personal expenses like, mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, extra meal etc.
Meals and accommodation in Pokhara and Kathmandu in case of early return from the trek
Cost of travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation over 4000 meters, trip cancelation and cost of treatment caused by COVID-19, or any other unforeseen disease or illness
Tips (As an appreciation) and any other extended trips and accommodation.
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