Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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Experience Overview
Trek through the ancient kingdoms and mountain vistas of the Himalayan Annapurna Ranges on this 15-day adventure. Pass icy glaciers, follow the curve of turquoise rivers, cross mountain pastures, dip into natural hot springs and encounter mule trains carrying supplies to remote villages. Rest and revive in cosy mountain teahouses and meet friendly locals along the way. Spend time in both Kathmandu and Pokhara and gain insight into Nepali culture and tradition. ALTERNATE ITINERARY: Due to the nature of outdoor travel, please be aware that this trip will operate on an amended itinerary in high-risk weather conditions.
Highlights
- Admire the diverse Himalayan landscape as you hike through remote villages, fairytale forests, vast moorlands cut by cascading rivers and the blue-hued peaks of base camp as they glow under starlight.
- Watch sunrise over the Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill – an early-morning hike to this prime spot will be well worth the effort.
- Stay in mountain communities, meet friendly Nepali people and learn about rich Sherpa culture as you hike the region with an experienced, locally based leader, guides and porters.
- Relax and unwind in Pokhara after your trek, where you can choose to cruise along Phewa Tal (Lake) and gaze up at snow-capped mountains or opt for a relaxing massage to rejuvenate those tired legs.
- Travel with confidence, knowing your trek follows standards that support respectful, safe and fair working conditions for porters and guides.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2170
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Walking & Trekking, Budget
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: HNXS
Starts: Kathmandu, Nepal
Finishes: Pokhara, Nepal
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Demanding
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (3), Dinner (1)Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights), Teahouse (10 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1595 ($106 /day)
Itinerary
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Your adventure begins in Kathmandu with a welcome meeting at 2 pm. If you arrive early, maybe get out and do some exploring. Maybe take a wander through the markets and bazaars that are central to Nepali life, where stalls and hole-in-the-wall shops sell everything from Buddhas to beetroot. Or, check out Durbar Square, home to the palace of the Kumari Devi – considered to be a living goddess. After your meeting, you might like to join your fellow travellers for a group dinner.
Optional Activities:
- Kathmandu - Everest Scenic Flight (Including transfers) (240 USD)
- Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure (49 USD)
- Kathmandu - Home Cooking Class Urban Adventure (57 USD)
- Kathmandu - Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure (59 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Leave Kathmandu early this morning and drive to Pokhara. With its lakeside setting beneath the snow-capped Annapurna range, the city is a jumping-off point for the trek ahead. Once part of an important trade route between India and Tibet, the region is home to the Magars, Gurungs and Thakali communities. This afternoon, you’ll have your trek briefing and preparation, and depending on when you arrive, there may be time to hire a small boat for a paddle on the lake. There are also plenty of cafes, shops and stalls. If you need to hire some extra trekking gear, you can find that here, too.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
At 8091 m (26,545 ft), Annapurna 1 is one of the highest mountains in the world and its surrounding sister mountains are equally imposing. Drive to Nayapul, gear up and start your trek. Follow the Bhurungi Khola to Thikhedhunga, then trek through farmland before a steep ascent to Ulleri, where if the sky is clear, you’ll get views of Annapurna South for the first time.
Included Activities:
- Annapurna Base Camp - 11D/10N Trek
- Annapurna Base Camp - Porterage of One Bag (10kg/22lbs max)
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Continue to ascend to Ulleri Village through a pleasant rhododendron forest, then stay overnight at Ghorepani. Tonight, relax at camp, rest your legs and maybe play a few card games with your trekking buddies.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Early birds might like to watch the sunrise over Annapurna and the snowcapped Dhaulagiri range from nearby Poon Hill. What better way to start the day! After breakfast, continue your trekto Tadapani. Hike through some of the densest rhododendron forests in the Annapurna region, and maybe glimpse a Himalayan monal, Nepal’s rainbow-coloured national bird.
Included Activities:
- Poonhill - Poonhill Sunrise
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Keep your sunrise streak going with dawn views of the Annapurna range from Tadapani, including Machhapuchhare – also called ‘the fishtail’ for its characteristic double peak. Then descend to Kimrung Khola before climbing again to Chhomrong village, at the base of Hiunchuli (6441 m/21,132 ft). Take in the views, then tuck into some delicious pizza for dinner.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, your journey is going to be (literally) full of highs and lows. The trail drops down to the Chorong Khola, where you’ll cross a suspension bridge. Then, climb some stone stairs as you make your way to Lower Sinuwa, followed by Upper Sinuwa. Continue to Khuldighar until you come across a mix of trails and stairs going through forests of bamboo and rhododendron, as well as a temple. When you get to the waterfall, you’re done for the day! Head to the teahouse that will be your abode for the night.
Included Activities:
- Khuldighar - Varaha Temple
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Leaving your teahouse behind, continue up the narrow valley to Deurali. Sticking to the west bank of the Modi River, come out of the gorge and enter a sweeping glacial valley near Machhapuchhre Base Camp, your home for the night. Camp sits beneath the sacred mountain of the same name, famously known as ‘Fishtail.’ Settle in for the evening, fuel up and hydrate for tomorrow’s ascent to your highest point so far!
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Today’s a special one. Ascend farther from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp – the highest point of your trek. As you take in the views of Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Machhapuchre and Hiunchuli, it's hard not to feel like you’re on top of the world. Depending on how your legs and lungs are holding up, you may decide to remain at Machhapuchhre Base Camp or stay at Annapurna Base Camp for the night. The views from both base camps are fantastic – all the hard work to get here was worth it!
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up early for one more sunrise view over Base Camp! You're close enough now to (almost) reach out and touch the peaks of Annapurna 1 (the 10th highest mountain in the world), Macchapucchhre, Annapurna South, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Himchuli and Annapurna 3. After sunrise, head back down the valley the same way to Bamboo (or farther if the knees can handle it).
Included Activities:
- Annapurna Base Camp - Sunrise
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Passing back through the up-and-down staircases of Chhomrong, continue the decent to Jhinu Danda. If you’d like to give your legs a well-deserved rest, it’s a short walk down to a nearby natural hot spring by the Modi Khola.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
You’re getting close to the home stretch now! Descend steeply to the Modi Khola river canyon, where you’ll cross the water on a suspension bridge, then start the steady climb through terraced rice fields and along cliffside paths to the traditional Gurung village of Landruk. Continue along rolling mountain trails to the hamlet of Tolkha, then head up to the rhododendron forests of Deurali Pass. Wind your way down to Pothana, where’ll you stop for one more teahouse evening.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (Number of Nights: 1)
This is the final day of the trek! It’s a short downhill stretch all the way from Pothana to Phedi via Dhampus village – and then, you’ve made it! After lunch, drive to Pokhara and check into your hotel for a blissful shower and an end-of-trek dinner celebration to enjoy the good things in life – like a cold beer or cocktail.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free day in Pokhara to unwind, relax and give those muscles a rest after all that trekking. Your leader can advise you of some fun things to do. It’s worth taking a boat out on the lake, especially if the weather's nice. Or, maybe hit the lakeside area for great shopping or cafe-hopping. Pokhara has an interesting historic area as well as an elaborate Hindu temple and a Buddhist monastery. Perhaps visit the Peace Pagoda, where spectacular views of the mountains await. You get views from here of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare and back across to Pokhara. You might also like to visit the International Mountain Museum to learn of some amazing tales of past climbing expeditions.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no activities planned for today, you are free to depart at any time. Pokhara is a peaceful lakeside haven, so if you would like to spend more time here, just speak with your booking agent about additional accommodation.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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Reviews
Emanuel - Traveled, March 2024
I made, this Annapurna Basecamp Trip .Sirius Bahadur Jimee, Support and help uns in every Situation. We made we are save, and comfortable as possible. Thank you Jimmer
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/13/2024
Jeffrey - Traveled, March 2024
It was a well planned and organised trip with great guides and lovely, friendly trekkers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2024
Michelle - Traveled, March 2024
Such a wonderful trip with knowledgeable guides and a fabulous group of people. Spectacular sceneries, and memories that will be with me for a lifetime..
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Ruairidh - Traveled, March 2024
Amazing experience! was absolutely ace. Had an amazing guide and the porters did and ace job. Annapurna sanctuary is insane and a sight to see. Cold as nuggets though and the jungles a sweat box but all part of the fun!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Patrick - Traveled, March 2024
This trip was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The scenery is obviously amazing, but it's the people that make it. Our guides were simply incredible and ensured we had a safe adventure, filled with cultural experiences and lasting memories. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/10/2024
Alex - Traveled, March 2024
This trip with intrepid was incredible. Wonderfully planned and a trip of a lifetime
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Julie - Traveled, March 2024
The ABC trek was amazing and far exceeded my expectations. We were well cared for by Tirtha the group leader and I felt safe at all times. There is a lot of effort required but the views make up for all the hiking. I especially enjoyed the sunrise hike to Poon hill and the stay at ABC was and experience I will never forget. So many great memories made that I will treasure forever.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Kirsten - Traveled, March 2024
Absolutely incredible journey! Our guides were very knowledgeable and took great care of my 9 person group hp to Annapurna Base Camp. I will absolutely be booking with Intrepid, hopefully in Nepal, again soon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Sandra - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent trip. Highly recommend. Leader, guides and porters were exceptional. Amazing scenery. Very friendly locals. Great food. Overall amazing experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/29/2024
Carly - Traveled, March 2024
100% recommended.The guides. The company. Just everything! Solo or in a group, it's just the best!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/29/2024
Jayne - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent trip, well supported by a great team. Learnt so much about Nepal as well as the amazing scenery. Special thanks to Niroj, Padam, Balen and Samir for their support. Delighted to have achieved this??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/29/2024
Anne - Traveled, March 2024
The ABC trek was amazing, physically tough but so rewarding. Intrepid is a great and knowledgeable company
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/29/2024
Oliver - Traveled, March 2024
Fantastic trip, very memorable. Amazing scenery and a great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2024
James - Traveled, December 2023
Annapurna base camp trek, absolutely the best trek I have ever completed. Great leadership, spectacular views and much, much more!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Octavia - Traveled, December 2023
Hi Everyone, I just completed The Annarpuna Basecamp trip. I highly recommend this trip. It’s beautiful, scenic, and overall spectacular. The food is great! The local teahouse are amazing and so are the people running them. But please read the itinerary and all the information on Intrepid page if you’re considering this trip. The information on the page will help you prepare. Then hurry up and book it, you’ll have a trip that you’ll remember for a life time. I also want to thank our Intrepid team that took us up to ABC and back, we would have done it without them. It was the best team ever put together. Chandra Rai, our team leader, was an amazing human being and a phenomenal leader. I could go on for ever thanking the Intrepid team because I’m truly grateful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
sharon - Traveled, November 2023
Annupurna Base Camp Trek not for the “Faint hearted”Physically demanding but the views and the daily experiences you will have with fellow trekkers will stay with you for rest of your life-DO IT guys no hesitation Nepal has stolen my heart-The people are just Amazing and I would go as far to say for vistas and positive mental attitude Himalaya is hard to beat
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Julian - Traveled, November 2023
It’s had been a wonderful experience with a great trekking team from intrepid and interesting trekkers. The Nepali porters and guides put their heart and soul into delivering a great service to us, but also shared their culture and love of the mountains.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Piyali - Traveled, November 2023
We have just completed the Intrepid Annapurna Base Camp trip and cannot recommend it enough. A wonderful journey through the mountains, hills and terraces of Nepal. A challenging trek leaving you exhilarated and in awe of the most beautiful mountains and countryside ever seen. If you do one challenge in life do this. Cannot praise Intrepid and the team who encouraged us all the way, enough. We made some wonderful new acquaintances as well as meeting some exceptionally inspiring people - thank you Intrepid for making my dream to see the Himalayas come true.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Katia - Traveled, October 2023
Despite getting AMS along the way, I had a great time and made ABC together with my group largely due to all our guides who were fantastic in managing us as a group as well as looking after our individual needs. I would not have been able to have such an amazing experience without Jimee, Mire and Bealbus and all the porters.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Amanda - Traveled, October 2023
Fabulous tour and guide! Picked this itinerary because it gave different nights at MBC and ABC to enjoy more big mountain time, and it gave more time to explore Pokhara.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2023
