Package Highlights
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude: 4,130 meters (13,549 ft) – Annapurna Base Camp
Best Time: March–May, September–November
Starting Point: Nayapul
Ending Point: Nayapul
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Pokhara (Altitude: 822m)
- Arrive in Pokhara (by flight or road).
- Meet and greet at the airport/bus station.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Explore Phewa Lake and the lakeside market in the evening.
Overnight stay in Pokhara
Day 2: Drive to Nayapul – Trek to Tikhedhunga (Altitude: 1,570m)
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Start trekking through small villages and rice terraces.
- Pass through Birethanti and follow the trail along the Modi River.
- Moderate uphill climb to Tikhedhunga (around 4–5 hours).
Overnight at a teahouse in Tikhedhunga
Day 3: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (Altitude: 2,860m)
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the teahouse
- Begin steep ascent up the famous Ulleri stone steps (over 3,000 steps).
- Trek through rhododendron and oak forests.
- Reach Ghorepani after 6–7 hours of trekking.
- Panoramic views of Annapurna South and Dhaulagiri.
Overnight at a teahouse in Ghorepani
Day 4: Early Morning Hike to Poon Hill – Trek to Tadapani (Altitude: 2,630m)
- 🌅 Early morning hike (around 1 hour) to Poon Hill (3,210m).
- Spectacular sunrise over Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri.
- Return to Ghorepani for breakfast.
- Trek to Tadapani (around 6–7 hours).
- Trail winds through dense forests and small settlements.
Overnight at a teahouse in Tadapani
Day 5: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (Altitude: 2,170m)
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the teahouse
- Begin with a descent to Kimrong Khola.
- Steep climb to Chhomrong – a large Gurung village with amazing views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South.
- Reach Chhomrong after 5–6 hours of trekking.
Overnight at a teahouse in Chhomrong
Day 6: Trek from Chhomrong to Annapurna Base Camp (Altitude: 4,130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (Altitude: 3,700m)
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the teahouse
- Descend to Chhomrong Khola and ascend to Sinuwa.
- Pass through Bamboo and Deurali on the way to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC).
- Trek through glacial moraine and ascend to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (around 7–8 hours).
- Majestic 360-degree views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre.
- Spend time at the base camp for photos and relaxation.
Overnight at a teahouse in ABC
Day 7: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (Altitude: 2,310m)
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the teahouse
- Begin the descent along the same trail through MBC, Deurali, and Bamboo.
- Reach Bamboo after 6–7 hours of trekking.
- Relax and recover from the high-altitude trek.
Overnight at a teahouse in Bamboo
Day 8: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (Altitude: 1,780m) – Enjoy Hot Springs
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the teahouse
- Trek to Sinuwa and descend to Jhinu Danda (around 5–6 hours).
- Relax at the natural hot springs near Modi Khola.
Overnight at a teahouse in Jhinu Danda
Day 9: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul – Drive to Pokhara
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the teahouse
- Follow the Modi River and trek through terraced fields and villages.
- Reach Nayapul after 4–5 hours of trekking.
- Drive back to Pokhara (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Free evening to explore the lakeside area.
Overnight stay in Pokhara
Day 10: Departure from Pokhara
- 🍽️ Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport/bus station for departure.
💼 Inclusions:
✅ 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara (3-star hotel)
✅ 7 nights teahouse accommodation during the trek
✅ All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✅ TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) card and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
✅ Experienced trekking guide and porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
✅ All land transportation (Pokhara–Nayapul and return)
✅ First aid and emergency support
❌ Exclusions:
❌ International and domestic flights
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks)
❌ Tips for guide and porter