Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, a Wind Horse representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure until the evening. Later in the evening, there will be a briefing followed by dinner, along with a cultural performance, at a traditional Nepalese restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, you will visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

At Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will explore the area around the former palace of the kings of Nepal, viewing various temples and monuments. Following the visit, you will drive to Boudhanath Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. Here, you will circumambulate with pilgrims and visit the surrounding monasteries. Afterward, you will proceed to the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple. The evening is free for you to shop for any last supplies or gear needed for your trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

This morning, you will take a short, spectacular 25-minute flight to Pokhara. The flight provides you with your first glimpse of the snowcapped Himalayas. Our guide and vehicle will meet and greet you at Pokhara airport and transfer you to your hotel in the Lakeside area. Later in the afternoon, we will go on a half-day tour around Pokhara, visiting Devis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Peace Pagoda, and the Lakeside area. Overnight in Pokhara.

Your journey starts with a drive from Pokhara to Samrung village. The trek begins from Samrung village, heading towards Chhomrong.

Starting from Samrung, the trail initially involves a gradual downhill hike until the suspension bridge. From there, the path continues towards Jhinu Danda over a relatively flat terrain with moderate sections of downhill and uphill hike.

From Jhinu Danda, it is a gradual uphill trek for approximately two hours to Chhomrong. This segment takes you through picturesque villages, stunning waterfalls, and across suspension bridges with the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains. Overnight in Chhomrong.

Today’s journey begins with a descent to Chhomrong Khola, and then the trail is a gradual uphill hike followed by a steep ascent past Sinuwa. Traversing through a bamboo forest, the trail meanders alongside the Modi Khola and arrive at Bamboo. Continuing further along the Modi Khola the trail undulates through the dense vegetation and you will eventually arrive at the village of Dovan. Overnight in Dovan.

The journey to Deurali starts with a gentle climb through a bamboo glade. As you ascend, you’ll observe a noticeable transformation in the scenery.

The dense vegetation gives way to shorter bushes and shrubs. The gradual transition from lush greenery to a more barren landscape offers breathtaking vistas of the Machhapuchhre, serving as a stunning backdrop against the sky.

From Himalaya hotel, you will descend over a small gorge along the Modi Khola valley, passing by Hinku Cave, with several ascents and descents, before finally arriving at Deurali. Overnight in Deurali.

Today you begin with a gentle incline that progressively steepens along the mountainside. Breathtaking panoramas of the snowcapped peaks such as the Machhapuchhre ,Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna unfolds along the way to Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

Continuing for approximately two or more hours along a rocky trail from Machhapuchhre Base Camp you will eventually reach the Annapurna Base Camp. This final leg of the journey rewards you with a breathtaking panorama of the Annapurna massif and its peaks. Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp.

The return journey retraces the same path past Machhapuchre Base Camp, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan, and concluding at Bamboo. This segment of the trek primarily involves downhill terrain, providing distinct perspectives of the scenery and mountain vistas compared to the upward journey. Overnight in Bamboo.

Today’s hike begins with a steep uphill climb that gradually transforms into a more leisurely flat walk until arriving at Sinuwa. The path descends through stone stairs until reaching the Chhomrong Khola. Crossing over the Chhomrong Khola it is a steep ascent towards Chhomrong,

From Chhomrong, the trail gradually descends, leading over narrow stone stairs to Jhinu Danda. Here, you can unwind and revitalize yourself at the natural hot springs before resuming your trek towards Siwai or Syauli Bazaar. Upon reaching Siwai or Syauli Bazaar, you will board into a private vehicle and drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast, our guide and driver will accompany you to the airport for your departure flight to Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our representative will welcome you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day to yourself. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the Kathmandu International Airport as per your flight schedule.