Annapurna Base Camp Trek

This relatively short trek touches on some of the best of Nepal’s diversity, blending attractive countryside and interesting villages, and culminating with spectacular mountain views. More than 10,000 visitors a year tramp up and down the single narrow trail leading into the Sanctuary.

The romantically named Annapurna Sanctuary is a secluded high hollow ringed by towering peaks. Traditionally it was sacred territory for the local Gurung people, who considered it the dwelling place of local gods. Most of the Sanctuary’s visitors were herders bringing their sheep up for the summer pasture.

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu; evening walking tour of old Kathmandu
Day 2: Morning tour of Pashupati and Boudha; afternoon fly to Pokhara
Day 3: Drive Pokhara to Nayapul, trek to Tirkhedhunga (1,900m / 6,232ft)
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2,874m / 9,426ft)
Day 5: Early morning climb Poonhill to watch sunrise over the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri; trek to Tadapani (2,721m /8,925ft)
Day 6: Trek to Chomrong (2,050m / 6,724ft)
Day 7: Trek to Dovan (2,606m / 8,547ft)
Day 8: Trek to Deorali (3,231m / 10,597ft)
Day 9: Tre to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (Lunch at 3,704m / 12,149ft), trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,095m / 13,431ft)
Day 10: Trek to Bamboo (2,728m / 8,947ft)
Day 11: Trek to Chomrong
Day 12: Trek to Ghandruk (2,010m / 6,592ft)
Day 13: Trek to Nayapul; drive back to Pokhara
Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu; afternoon at leisure
Day 15: Morning tour of Swayambhu and Patan; afternoon tour of Bhaktapur
Day 16: Depart for onward destination