Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Welcome to Nepal.

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can either relax after the flight or wander through the lively streets of Thamel — a colorful maze of trekking shops, cafes, hidden courtyards, and backpackers pretending they’re “only here for culture.”

In the evening, we conduct a short trek briefing covering permits, gear checks, safety information, and final preparations.

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive west toward Pokhara along the Prithvi Highway.

The road follows rivers, terraced hillsides, waterfalls, small villages, and dramatic landscapes throughout the journey. Expect beautiful scenery, occasional traffic, and enough roadside tea stops to become emotionally attached to milk tea.

Pokhara itself feels like a reward — peaceful lakeside cafes, mountain reflections on Phewa Lake, and a relaxed atmosphere before the trek begins.

After breakfast, drive to Nayapul where the trek officially begins.

The trail passes through villages, terraced farmlands, suspension bridges, and riverside paths. The lower Annapurna region feels warm, green, and culturally rich.

Today’s walk is relatively gentle, allowing your body to adjust gradually while enjoying the first real taste of trekking life.

Today begins with the legendary Ulleri stone staircase — over 3,000 steep stone steps that test both your legs and your relationship with gravity.

Thankfully, the trail soon enters beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. During spring, these forests explode with red and pink blossoms, creating one of Nepal’s most beautiful trekking sections.

After a long but rewarding climb, you arrive at Ghorepani, a vibrant mountain village surrounded by Himalayan views.

Before dawn, hike uphill to Poon Hill — one of Nepal’s most famous viewpoints.

As sunrise touches the Himalayas, the peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri slowly glow gold above the clouds. It’s cold, peaceful, emotional… and somehow everyone forgets the early wake-up instantly.

After breakfast at Ghorepani, continue trekking through forests and ridges toward Tadapani.

The trail descends through dense forests before climbing toward Chhomrong — one of the largest Gurung villages in the Annapurna region.

Stone-paved pathways, terraced hillsides, and stunning views of Annapurna South dominate today’s journey.

Chhomrong also marks the entrance into the Annapurna Sanctuary itself.

The day begins with a steep descent to Chhomrong Khola before climbing back upward through bamboo forests and narrow river valleys.

The landscape becomes wilder and quieter as the trail enters deep forested sections filled with waterfalls, hanging cliffs, and rushing rivers.

The air grows cooler as altitude slowly increases.

Today is the biggest and most rewarding day of the trek.

The trail climbs steadily through Deurali before reaching Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). Suddenly, the valley opens dramatically into the Annapurna Sanctuary — a massive natural amphitheater surrounded by towering Himalayan giants.

The final walk to Annapurna Base Camp feels surreal.

You are now standing directly beneath Annapurna I (8,091m), surrounded by snow, glaciers, and endless peaks in every direction.

Wake early for one of the most unforgettable sunrises in the Himalayas.

Golden light slowly spills across Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhre while the sanctuary glows beneath the morning sky.

After breakfast, begin the long descent back through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, and Dovan toward Bamboo.

The downhill is easier on the lungs… slightly less friendly on the knees.

Continue descending through Chhomrong before reaching Jhinu Danda.

The reward today is simple but legendary:

Natural hot springs beside the river.

After days of trekking, soaking in warm mineral water surrounded by jungle and mountains feels almost suspiciously perfect.

The final trekking day follows gentle trails and villages back toward Nayapul.

After saying goodbye to the mountains (temporarily — the Himalayas usually convince people to return), drive back to Pokhara.

A proper shower, soft bed, coffee, and celebration dinner suddenly feel like luxury beyond imagination.

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu through Nepal’s scenic hills and river valleys.

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some final shopping, cafes, or quiet moments before departure.