Annapurna Base Camp Trek in 13 days, Nepal

Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu Welcome by Welcome Nepal Treks and Transfer to the hotel & briefing about program Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Drive to Pokhara [210km-5-6hr] [Optional: 30 min flight] Evening: free time to explore Phewa Lake and Pokhara.

We will drive to Nayapul in the morning, and start the trek from there. After preparing the luggage for the porters, we will set off an easy trail towards Birethanti along the River. A short check in formalities will take place at the ACAP office and the trail will take us towards Burundi Khola passing through several countryside villages all the way up to Tikhedhunga. Overnight at Tea house Lodge.

The long uphill to Ulleri which has 3200 stone steps and amazing views of the valley and Annapurna range await us. Then, after we stop to catch our breath, we will continue through a rhododendron forest which is the national flower of Nepal. After, we will continue uphill to Ghorepani which is on the top of the hill and boasts excellent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Overnight at the tea house lodge.

Early in the morning we will set off to catch the sunrise at Poon hill. The view of the shining mountains is great for taking pictures and after, we will descend to the lodge at Ghorepani for breakfast and the trek down to Tadapani. The beginning of the trek will take us through a steep uphill trail to a ridge, then we will stop at Deurali for a short break. After going through a forest, we will enjoy a short easy walk to the ridge and step down to a river to cross a bridge. Overnight at tea house lodge.

After walking down a forest for a while we will cross a suspension bridge at the bottom of a river and enjoy an easy walk after a short climb. The trail will take us to Chomrong and down a steep hill before climbing to Sinuwa. Overnight at tea house lodge.

We will start with an easy walk through a forest towards Bamboo and continue to climb up to Dovan. Then, the trail leads you through the valley towards the Himalaya where you may stop for lunch and continue towards Deurali. Overnight at tea house lodge

After climbing up through the valley to get to Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we will rest for an hour. If you have no problem climbing up we will continue to the Base Camp to spend the night, otherwise, we will continue resting. Overnight at tea house lodge.

After our morning excursion, the trail will take us down through the same valley to Deurali and continue downhill through the forest until we reach Bamboo. Overnight at tea house lodge.

After breakfast at the lodge, the trail leads uphill through some stone steps to the ridge and an easy walk to Sinuwa. Then the trail drops down to the bottom of the hill and continues up to Chomrong. After the lunch break at Chomrong will go down to Jhinu.

Once we get to the Guest House, we will have the chance to walk 15 minutes downhill to the bank of the river to relax in some amazing hot springs. According to Hindu Mythology, washing in these pools cleanses our spirits. After relaxing for a while we will climb back to the lodge where we will spend the night.

You can go to the hot springs again in the morning and then trek down to Nayapul before driving back to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara Hotel.

Drive/flight back to Kathmandu [Optional: 35 min flight]

Evening: Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [Complement]

Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to the international airport for final departure.