Idea 1
If you don't fancy walking back from Annapurna Base Camp, we can send up a helicopter which allows you to see even better views.
The Story
Best time to go: October - March
Best for: Repeat Visitors, Trekking & Walking, Adventure & Off-the-beaten track
Best for: Repeat Visitors, Trekking & Walking, Adventure & Off-the-beaten track
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is quite simply dramatic walking into the Annapurna Sanctuary, being surrounded on all sides by some of the highest mountains in the world. We will give you a private guide and porters, so you can trek at your own pace, and use the best possible lodges. As you get higher up, the accommodation gets simpler, staying in traditional tea houses, yet we will bring along fresh sheets and pillows to ensure you are as comfortable as possible. These little luxuries certainly make all the difference as you reach higher altitudes. We can of course tailor the itinerary such as sending a helicopter up to Base Camp to bring you directly back to Pokhara for those who don’t have the time to do the whole trek.
Guide Pricing
Starting At
| £2395 |
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Price per person including all accommodation, private transfers, unique experiences and excluding international flights. We can arrange international flights should you wish.
Highlights
- One of the world’s best treks with absolutely stunning views when you get into the Annapurna Sanctuary
- Stay in exceptionally comfortable lodges in the lower foothills before staying in more rustic tea houses further up
- We will send up proper bedding, snacks and fluffy pillows to make it all the more comfortable
- Have your own private guide and porters
Day 1
The Inn at Patan
Day 2
Sanctuary Lodge
Day 3
Himalaya Lodge
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
La Bee Lodge
Day 11 - 12
Temple Tree Pokhara
Day 13
The Inn at Patan
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kathmandu | The Inn at Patan The Inn at Patan |
| Day 2 | Birthenti | Sanctuary Lodge Sanctuary Lodge |
| Day 3 | Ghandruk | Himalaya Lodge Himalaya Lodge |
| Day 4 | Chromrong | Tea House |
| Day 5 | Dovan | Tea House |
| Day 6 | Deurali | Tea House |
| Day 7 | Annapurna Base Camp | Tea House |
| Day 8 | Himalaya | Tea House |
| Day 9 | Chromrong | Tea House |
| Day 10 | Lhandruk | La Bee Lodge La Bee Lodge |
| Day 11 - 12 | Pokhara | Temple Tree Pokhara Temple Tree Pokhara |
| Day 13 | Kathmandu | The Inn at Patan The Inn at Patan |
Day 1
Kathmandu
The Inn at Patan
The Inn at Patan
Arrive into Kathmandu, and transfer to your hotel. We only have you in Kathmandu for a night, but we can of course extend your stay. Spend the afternoon exploring the city with a private guide.
Day 2
Birethanti
Sanctuary Lodge
Sanctuary Lodge
Fly to Pokhara where you will meet your team of guides and porters. You will then be driven to the starting point at Lumle, which takes about an hour. You then walk three hours to Birethanti (940m) for a stay at Sanctuary Lodge.
Day 3
Ghandruk
Himalaya Lodge
Himalaya Lodge
Today, you walk north towards the high mountains of the Annapurnas, walking up the ridge to the village of Ghandruk (2,012m) which takes about five hours. There are many places to stop for a drink en route, but you will pass through charming villages and farms en route.
Day 4
Chromrong
Today you continue along the ridge, seeing the Matterhorn-like spire of 23,000-foot Machhapuchhare on your righthand side, before dropping down to the Kyumnu Khola (river) before walking back up the other ridge towards the village of Chromrong (2,170m) where you stop for the night. Here you see some great views of what you are trekking towards; Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchare and Gandharba Chuli. The walk today takes about five hours.
Day 5
Dovan
You set off downhill along a long section of steps to the valley floor before heading up the other side through farmland and forest to Sinuwa Danda. You continue through forest, adorned with orchids and ferns before walking through bamboo forests arriving at the village of Bamboo and onto where you stay at Dovan (2,600m). The walk today takes five hours.
Day 6
Deurali
Today you work your way up through forests, reaching a more alpine environment reaching the village of Deurali (3,200m). The walk today takes five to six hours.
Day 7
Machhapuchare Base Camp
You are now getting above the tree-line as you approach the main gates of the Annapurna Sanctuary. You arrive at Machhapuchare Base Camp (3,658m) which takes about three to four hours of walking. We suggest heading a little higher when you arrive to aid acclimatisation, you might even spot the local blue sheep if you are lucky.
Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp
Today is the highlight of the trek, as you walk right into the heart of the Sanctuary with the amazing sight of Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna II, Roc Noir, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Machhapuchhare rising right above you. You arrive at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) for the night. The walk takes about three hours.
Day 9
Himalaya
It’s best to wake up before dawn and see the sunrise over the mountains that rise up all around you. As the sun rises, the snow-capped peaks slowly turn pink, making for an incredible sight. Walk back down to the small village of Himalaya.
Day 10
Chromrong
Continue back down the path towards Chromrong with involves a few ups and downs, and unfortunately the last bit is up a steep section of steps.
Day 11
From Chromrong you take a different route back on the other side of the Modi Valley, passing through Jhin Danda where you can visit the hot springs. You then walk up the ridge towards Landruk. You will be rewarded with a stay at La Bee Lodge.
Day 12 - 13
Pokhara
Temple Tree Pokhara
Temple Tree Pokhara
You will be picked up by your vehicle and driven straight out from Lhandruk and back to Pokhara, along a new track in a 4×4. You can spend the following day putting your feet up, have a dip in the pool, or head off to one of the many superb restaurants that line the lake.
Day 14
Kathmandu
The Inn at Patan
The Inn at Patan
Fly back to Kathmandu for a stay on the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, complete with a superb spa which is perfect to iron out those trekking niggles.
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Customise Your Itinerary
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Idea 2
Make the trek a little longer by adding on Ghorepani to walk up Poon Hill
Idea 3
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