9 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Arrive at Pokhara in the morning. You can either fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu or take a local bus from the same. If you're coming from India, you can take a train to NJP railway station, cross the border into Nepal and take a local bus. Check-in at the hotel and meet your trek leader and fellow trekkers. Overnight in hotel at Pokhara.

Overnight in hotel at Pokhara.

Reach Pokhara and check-in at the hotel. Today's meal package does not include any meals.

In the morning, you'll board the vehicle that will drive you to Nayapul, the start point of the trek. From Nayapul, you'll trek to the scenic village of Ghandruk. The trail goes through hayfields and en route, you'll enjoy the mesmerizing views of the Annapurna Range, and Himchuli and Machhapuchhre mountains. You'll reach there by evening. Overnight in a teahouse at Ghandruk.

Overnight in teahouse at Ghandruk.

Trek from Nayapul to Ghandruk. No meals are included in your meal package for today and upcoming days until the end of the entire trip. You'll be accommodated in a teahouse at Ghandruk. You can purchase meals from the same teahouse.

Today, you'll trek to Sinuwa. The trail begins with a 200 m ascend to Kimrong Danda, a small village perched on top of a ridge. The trail goes over a few rivers and cuts through thick forests of oak and rhododendrons, and has a mix of both ascends and descends. Overnight in a teahouse at Sinuwa.

Overnight in teahouse at Sinuwa.

Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa. You'll be accommodated in a teahouse at Sinuwa. All tea-house rooms are usually equipped with a bed, blanket and bed sheet. No meals are included in the meal packages; however, you can purchase meals from the teahouse.

Today, you'll trek to Deurali. Today's trek is moderately challenging, especially the final stretch which consists of steep, uphill climbing. You'll trek past the quaint villages of Bamboo and Dovan, through dense oak and pine forests. From Deurali, you'll enjoy the breath-taking view of the imposing Machhapucchre mountain. Overnight in a teahouse at Deurali.

Overnight in teahouse at Deurali.

Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali. You'll be accommodated in a teahouse at Deurali. No meals are included in the meal packages; however, you can purchase meals from the teahouse.

Today, you'll finally reach the Annapurna Base Camp. As your trek progresses, you'll watch the landscape transform to glacial moraines, as the greenery gives way to the barrenness of tall mountains and snow-covered boulders. En route, you'll also make a stop at the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. At the Annapurna Base Camp, you'll spend the evening exploring around in the shadow of the mighty Annapurna Range. Overnight in a teahouse at Annapurna Base Camp.

Overnight in teahouse at Annapurna Base Camp.

Trek from Deurali to Annapurna base camp. You'll be accommodated in a teahouse at Annapurna base camp. No meals are included in the meal packages; however, you can purchase meals from the teahouse.

Today, you'll begin your return trek towards Bamboo. You'll retrace your steps through a familiar trail, passing through Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Deurali towards the village of Bamboo. The trail is mostly downhill, and the trek will become less intense as you lose altitude. Overnight in a teahouse at Bamboo.

Overnight in teahouse at Bamboo.

Trek from Annapurna base camp to Bamboo. You'll be accommodated in a teahouse at Bamboo. No meals are included in the meal packages; however, you can purchase meals from the teahouse.

Today, you retrace your steps back to Chhomrong village, and from there you trek towards Jhinu village. It is a small hillside settlement located close to the Modi Khola River. There, you'll get to relax your muscles at the natural hot springs. Overnight in a teahouse at Jhinu.

Overnight in teahouse at Jhinu Hot Springs.

Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda. You'll be accommodated in a teahouse at Jhinu Danda. No meals are included in the meal packages; however, you can purchase meals from the teahouse.

Today, you'll begin your day with a trek to Nayapul, the endpoint of the trek. You'll cross the Birethanti village and exit the Annapurna Conservation Area. From there, you'll board the transit vehicle which will take you to Pokhara. Overnight in hotel at Pokhara.

Overnight in hotel at Pokhara.

Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul. Transfer on a private vehicle will be provided until Pokhara. You'll be accommodated at a hotel in Pokhara on multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package does not include any meals.

Today is the last day of your trip. You'll wake up, bid farewell to your fellow trekkers and check-out of the hotel. Head to your home city or your next adventure with lifelong memories of the Annapurna Base Camp. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by noon.

No meals are provided today. You'll check out of the hotel in the morning and head for your next adventure.