Overview for Annapurna Base Camp trek via Ghorepani In Nepal
- Trip Code: CT-10029
- Package: Annapurna Base Camp trek via Ghorepani In Nepal
- Duration: 14 Day(s)
- Max Alt.: 4,130m/ 9,577ft
- Trip Level:
ModerateRequires some level of experience in trekking with basic physical ability.
- Group Size: Min. 2- Max. 12
- Start At: Kathmandu
- Ends At: Kathmandu
- Transportation:
Tourist Bus | Private Vehicle | Domestic Flight
- Accommodation:
Hotel | Guest House
- Best Season: March- April- May- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- January- Feb.
- Trip Route: Nayapul- Ulleri- Ghorepani- Poonhill- Chumrung – Durali- Annapurna Base camp- Dovan- Jinudada- Pokhara
Trip Highlights
- Scenic tour to Pokhara and the beautiful Lakeside city
- Trekking through the verdant hills alongside the Annapurna Himalayan range
- Ghorepani village
- Panoramic view of the Himalayan range from Poonhill
- Machhapuchre Base Camp
- Annapurna Base Camp
- Natural Hot spring at Jhinu
Also regarded as one of the most classic treks of Nepal, Annapurna Base Camp trekking in Nepal has established itself as a perfect trekking experience in Nepal. Walking through the verdant forests, exploring beautiful villages of the Annapurna region along with breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan ranges are something you won't experience elsewhere in world. Travelers will be walking through the altitude extending from 1500 meters upto 4130 meters which is also the Annapurna Base Camp elevation.
The trekking into Annapurna region offers splendid views of Great Himalayan ranges of Nepal such as Mt. Dhulagiri (8,167m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Annapurna First (8,091m), Fishtail (6,997m), Mardi Himal (5,553m), and Manaslu ( 8,156m). Travelers can also get closer with the Gurung and Magar cultures of the Annapurna area. Ghorepani is one of the major villages during our trekking expedition in the ABC trek. There's also a hilltop station called Poonhill Dada which is famous for the panoramic sunrise view of the Annapurna Himalayan range. There's even a hot spring on the way back to while returning from the Base Camp.
Travelers' accommodation during the ABC trek is handled by Core treks throughout the whole trekking. We do our best in providing our guests with the best service available as we also make prior contacts to the homeowners of the tea-houses regarding our arrival. This is also one of the benefits of traveling with travel company in Nepal. Spring (Mar-May) and Fall (Sep-Nov) seasons are the best time to trek Annapurna Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit. The cost of Annapurna Base Camp trek is also regarded as one of the best value-for-money circuit treks in Nepal.
Trip Itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp trek via Ghorepani In Nepal
Arrival at Kathmandu
A representative from Core Treks will come to pick you up at the airport. After that we'll be taking you to your hotel. We'll have a short briefing session and feel free to ask any question you might have regarding the trek. If you want to explore the city we might as well walk around the street of Thamel and it's even possible to do some last minute shopping. There're no further activities for the day so you might as well check into the hotel.
Kathmandu to Pokhara
We'll be heading to Pokhara on this day. There are two options regarding our travel to Pokhara; by air travel or by drive. A flight would take around 25 minutes to reach whereas driving to Pokhara might take around 7 hours. It depends on how you want to travel. Whether you want to enjoy the scenic highway drive of Nepal or a short scenic flight and enjoy the rest of the day at chilling or exploring Pokhara.
Pokhara to Hille to Ulleri
Our trekking journey begins on this day as we head towards Hille upon having our breakfast in Pokhara. We'll be driving for about 3-4 hours up till Hille and from where we start walking. We climb through the trails as we move forward towards the village of Ulleri. Some small waterfalls can be sighted along the way.
Ulleri to Ghorepani
We make our journey towards the dense village of Ghorepani on this day. The trail is mostly uphill but it isn't very hard either. Our trail is filled with verdant forests and some small waterfalls and streams give us company along the way. We then make way towards the stone paved roads to reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a beautiful village with Himalayan ranges surrounding it which is an amazing view to behold. We'll call it a day upon reaching Ghorepani and rest early as we'll be waking up pretty early the next morning.
Ghorepani - Poonhill- Tadapani
We'll be waking up at the dawn as we make our way up to the Poonhill hill station to enjoy a great panoramic sunrise view of the Annapurna Mountain range. The view is truly spectacular as the sun kisses the snow capped mountains and the mountain changes its color from white to gold. After spending sometime here, we head back to Ghorepani. After having breakfast, we make our way towards Tadapani. The walk on this day extends up to 6-7 hours as we finally come to our destination for the day, the Tadapani village.
Tadapani to Chhomrong
Our walk on this day is mostly downhill as we trek through rhododendron and oak forests. After about 6 hours of trek, we come to the Gurung village of Chhomrong. This will be the final station for the day and we rest ourselves for the rest of the day. We can also enjoy the views of Annapurna South and Fishtail mountain on this day.
Chhomrong to Dovan
We further descend toward the Chhomrong River as another precipitous stone staircase guides the way. From here we'll be climbing upwards as we head towards Sinwa and then another stone-paved staircase down to Dovan.
Dovan to Deurali
Today we trek on a damp trail towards the emerald and jaded bamboo forests. We move forwards towards Hinko where the trail is lined with petrified tress and burnt sienna foliage. Some amazing views of the high-cliffs and magnificent waterfalls are also greeting us along the day. Finally we'll be reaching to Deurali and we'll call it a day.
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Our trek starts with gentle climb through a river bed and ascends steeply over to the mountain. After walking for some couple hours, we reach to the Machhapuchre Base Camp. Amazing view of the Fishtail mountain can be seen from this place. From there we walk further north eventually reaching the Annapurna Base Camp, the foothill of the 10th highest mountain in the world.
Annapurna Base Camp to Bambo
We wake up early and head up towards the picturesque area bit ahead of the Base Camp to view the sunrise and magnificent views of mighty Himalayas. The place is something you can't forget for its beauty is so profound that won't let the memory fade away. After spending some time we go back to base camp and have our breakfast. From there we head back the same way we came until we reach Chhomrong. From Chhomrong we trek towards Bambo where we'll rest for the night.
Our trek is fairly easier than before as we descend towards the Jhinu Dada on this day. We shall reach Jhinu Dada before lunch and after filling our hunger, we can go to enjoy the hot spring down at the river bank of the Jhinu river. The naturally salubrious hot spring will help you recover and rejuvenate yourselves from the hard trekking we've been doing.
Bambo to Jhinu Dada
Our trek is fairly easier than before as we descend towards the Jhinu Dada on this day. We shall reach Jhinu Dada before lunch and after filling our hunger, we can go to enjoy the hot spring down at the river bank of the Jhinu river. The naturally salubrious hot spring will help you recover and rejuvenate yourselves from the hard trekking we've been doing.
Jhinu Dada to Siwai to Pokhara
After having our breakfast we trek towards the town of Siwai as it will also be our last walk of this trekking journey. After walking for about 3 hours we reach to Siwai from where we'll drive back to Pokhara. We'll spend the evening in the lakeside Pokhara and enjoy its nightlife as we head back to Kathmandu the next day.
Pokhara to Kathmandu
We'll return back to Kathmandu via the mode of transportation of your choice (i.e. by air flight or by drive). We'll drive back to Kathmandu and back to your hotel. After resting for a bit, we'll be organizing a dinner party for our fellow guests where you'll be taken to a traditional Nepalese cuisine restaurant.
Departure
Our travel journey has now come to an end as we say our goodbyes and take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 2 hours prior to your flight time. We'll come to pick you at your hotel and a representative will drive alongside you up till the departure gate at the airport.
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers by Private Vehicles.
- Standard twin- sharing accommodation in a three starts hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara, breakfast included. (4 Nights).
- Twin sharing accommodation during trek. (9Nights).
- Kathmandu – Pokhara– Kathmandu by Luxury tourist bus (If you want both ways private vehicle also available on additional cost).
- Pokhara to Hile (Trekking start Point) & Siwai to Pokhara by private vehicle.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System & Annapurna Conservation area permit (Please bring 2 passport size photos).
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
- Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
- Personal care & attention.
- Local and government taxes.
Trip Excludes
- All kind of beverage including mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek
- Travel and Rescue Insurance
- Tipping to crew.
- Personal mountaineering gears
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
- Do not mention the services apart from the services mentioned in "Cost Included services"
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani in Nepal is a moderate level trek that requires some level of experience and training. Our professional travel experts suggests that it is mandatory to attend a short training before beginning the trip. While the trek is still possible for those with no experience at all, a brief warm up trek would definitely help.
Yes, it is completely safe to trek to the Annapurna Base Camp via Ghorepani. We make sure that our travelers are well-trained and informed of the consequences beforehand in case of an emergency.
During the trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghorepani expect 5-7 hours of trekking per day, a scenic tour of Pokhara and the beautiful Fewa Lake, Ghorepani village, Annapurna Base Camp and natural hot spring at Jhinu.
The food is generally our traditional Nepali lunch which is Dal (Lentil Soup), Bhat (Boiled Rice), Tarkari (Veggies), and Achar (Pickle).
For the accommodation there are specially Hotels & Lodges, Tea houses, and Camping facilities. However due easy accessibility of hotels & lodges throughout the trial, camping is usually avoided during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani in Nepal.
To book the Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani in Nepal, CoreTreks offers you a number of booking options including:
- Online booking,
- Wire transfer OR,
- Cash on arrival
We recommend you to go through our booking policy before you head to the payment. In case of further inquiries please feel free to contact us.
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Additional Information
Useful Links:
Here are some links to useful information to help you plan your trip better:
- Travel Insurance
- Trek Packing List
- Responsible Tourism
- Free Travel Guide (New)
CoreTreks is always striving for customer satisfaction and quality services. At the same time, we do not compromise on our responsibilities. We discourage any activities that harm the surroundings as well as the people. Nepal is a country of respect, hence we encourage travelers to greet people and show respect to the culture and traditions.
Altitude Sickness:
Symptoms of Altitude Sickness may start once you reach 1500-2000 meters and upwards. If you gain altitude rapidly without letting your body adapt to the thin oxygen at higher altitudes, you are most likely to suffer from Altitude Sickness. But if you plan for acclimatization days to your itinerary, you are good to go.
The itinerary includes acclimatization days to avoid Altitude Sickness. The sickness is common at high altitudes. Please note that sickness is a topic to be taken very seriously. Here are some few extra preventions:
- Avoid climbing rapidly, give your body some time to adjust
- Drink more water, not less than 5 liters a day
- Eat more, eat often, and eat healthily
- Listen to your body, do not ignore symptoms
- Do not skip acclimatization days
- Be prepared in case of an emergency
Safety and Security
A comprehensive Travel Insurance is mandatory while trekking with CoreTreks. However, there are a few measures that you can implement to ensure safety:
- Secure your belongings
- Do not flash cash or jewelry
- Have an emergency plan
- Do not trek alone
- Only choose authorized trekking agencies
Trekking Equipment
CoreTreks will provide you with the essentials such as a Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, a duffle bag, a t-shirt, a trekking map, a self-sufficient medical first aid kit, and more. These are to be returned after completion of the trek.
Personal mountaineering gears are not included but we will provide you with a list of equipment necessary for your trek.
Walking Hours
On average, walking time per day is 5-6 hours below 3,000m. For altitudes higher than 3,000m the average walking time is 3-5 hours per day. The walking hours may vary according to conditions but do not exceeds 6 hours mark per day.
Hiring a Porter/Guide
An experienced guide will be provided for a group of 1-5. A group consisting of 6-12 individuals will be provided with 2 professional guides. The package also includes a porter for every 2 individuals.
All our guides are licensed and well-experienced. They have been guiding with CoreTreks for almost a decade. Guides come in handy whenever you need some quick information, and to enhance overall trekking experience.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Friendly guide and friendly Nepalese
From: United Kingdom | On: 15 Mar, 2019
Our trip to Annapurna Base Camp was an absolute success. Everything went according to the plan, thanks to the team at CoreTreks for guiding us all the way through.
You have to do a lot of hiking so do not expect it to be easy. People in Nepal are really kind and friendly they helped us a lot. The food is delicious. We had minor issues but the guiding professionals took care of it. Looking forward for another visit soon. Love from UK.
Annapurna was mind blowing
From: India | On: 04 Oct, 2019
I had heard about Annapurna Base Camp trek and the Himalayas but did not expect it to be that much amazing of a trip. It was a bit cold as we expected at the foothill of a mountain. But the hospitality was great. They served us the local tea, which was refreshing and I wanted to bring home some. Apparently I could not.
However we had an absolutely amazing time. Thanks to CoreTreks for taking care of us and our luggage. Love Nepal and the mountains. Will visit again for sure.
ABC - One of the best travel and trekking routes
From: Italy | On: 10 Aug, 2019
The trek was lifetime memories & experience for us. Good effort from the trek leader to guide all of us to reach the destination. The staff response was excellent. This trek has increased the mental strength of every one of us. Everything was organized perfectly from the pick up to every detail, including food, accommodation, guiding & providing the needful information. Special THANKS to coretrek team for their professionalism and answering all our questions (and we had alots!) :) Really hope to be back for some more trekking experience very soon :) Dhanyavaad!
Trek was nice, should have booked a flight to Pokhara
From: Canada | On: 05 Nov, 2018
We had a really fun time during our trek to the Annapurna Base Camp but I really wish we should have booked the flight to Pokhara instead by bus.
Even though the highway drive was awesome but took us six and a half hours to reach Pokhara. We could have had more time if we went by flight to enjoy the city. Nevertheless, an amazing trip.
CoreTreks and the team made sure we had a comfortable trip throughout our journey and I definitely recommend them.
Loved the Pokhara city
From: United States | On: 04 Aug, 2015
The Annapurna Base Camp trek was amazing and the team were really helpful. I loved Pokhara and wanted to spend more time there. The city is amazing and offers a lot of fun activities to do. I saw people involved in paragliding, boating, bungee jumping and many more.
I definitely want to try paragliding in Pokhara next time I visit Nepal. Other than that, thanks to CoreTreks and the team, you all are really hardworking and helpful. I highly recommend you to book via CoreTreks. Thanks.
