Transport

All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle Tourist bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara and private tourist vehicle from Pokhara to Hile and from Syauli Bazaar to Pokhara

Meals

Standard meals (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners) during the trekking days including one hot drink Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter Seasonal fruits during the trek A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal

Guide

Ace the Himalaya’s licensed and experienced English-speaking guide

Others

Permits for Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients) Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff 1 Ace the Himalaya’s duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat, and trip completion certificate All administrative expenses and government taxes

Accommodation

Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara (2 nights) including breakfast. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost) Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek in the Annapurna region for 8 nights

Not included:

Optional

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage

Others

Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu Any beverages including bottled and boiled water Tips to trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected; it is recommended to spend 10% of your trip price for tipping) Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa) Personal Trekking gear and equipment Any expenses other than the Price Include section

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,345 M/4,593 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,345 M/4,593 Ft)

One of our officials will greet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, upon your arrival. We will take you to the hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Pre-trip meeting will be done and you will meet with your trip guide. Make sure to confirm your queries about trekking in the mountains.

Note: If you arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed by our airport representative/guide about tomorrow’s (Day 02) sightseeing activities on the way to hotel and then the pre trip meeting would be held after the sightseeing tour next day. But if you arrive earlier than 4 PM your pre trip meeting would be done on that very day either at our office or at your hotel as per your requirement. During your pre trip meeting we would introduce you to your leader/guide once you are back from the sightseeing. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. We will also supply you with our trek Duffel Bag, T-shirt and a Cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.

Overnight at Hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Drive To Pokhara (900 M/2,953 Ft) In A Tourist Bus - 5 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Pokhara (900 M/2,953 Ft) In A Tourist Bus - 5 To 7 Hours

Our trekking staff will pick you up from the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. Pokhara is a beautiful valley set on the banks of Phewa Lake.

The city is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (the shape of a fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.

Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast Included.
Day 3 Drive To Hile And Trek To Ulleri (2,020 M/6,627 Ft) - 2 To 3 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Hile And Trek To Ulleri (2,020 M/6,627 Ft) - 2 To 3 Hours

We will take a drive for 3 hours from Pokhara to Hile before starting the trek. The road until Nayapul is paved in concrete. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach there. Beyond this point until Hile, the drive for 1.5 hours will be on dirt and unpaved road. It will be a bumpy ride, so be prepared mentally for the challenge.

We will rest for a while and then start our trek to Ulleri, a large Magar village. Today’s walk provides a short and relatively easy day. The journey familiarizes climbers with the experience of trekking in Nepal.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4 Trek To Ghorepani (2,840 M/9,318 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Ghorepani (2,840 M/9,318 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

We move on toward our destination Ghorepani, a popular scenic village at an altitude of 2,840 m/9,318 ft. The trail ascends more gently from Ulleri, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons, towards Banthanti (2,250 m/7,382 ft). Then we trek towards Nangethanti (2,460 m/8,071 ft). After an hour’s walk, we arrive at Ghorepani.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Day 5 Hike Up To Poon Hill And Trek To Tadapani (2,610 M/8,563 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike Up To Poon Hill And Trek To Tadapani (2,610 M/8,563 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour’s hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m/10,531 ft). The place is a brilliant mountain range spectacle. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas.

We spend about 1 hour on Poon hill and retrace our path back to Ghorepani. Here we take a hot breakfast. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests, towards Deurali (2,960 m/9,711 ft). After that, we descend to the Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Day 6 Trek To Chomrong (2,140 M/7,021 Ft) - 4 To 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Chomrong (2,140 M/7,021 Ft) - 4 To 5 Hours

The day starts with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend through the forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung, the village of the Gurung people. From here, it is an easy walk to Chomrong (2,140 m/7,021 ft).

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 7 Trek To Himalaya (2,950 M/9,679 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Himalaya (2,950 M/9,679 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Today the trail drops down to the Chomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar (2,380 m/7,808 t). An ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post used to be there. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on.

Soon after, the route travels very steeply down a rock bank, then levels out. Along the way, we pass through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge while always staying on the west side of the river. We walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 8 Trek To Annapurna Base Camp (4,310 M/13,550 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Annapurna Base Camp (4,310 M/13,550 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

Today the trail climbs on past the Hinko Cave, Deurali and then Machapuchare Base Camp, which isn’t really a base camp since climbing Mt Machapuchare is not permitted. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Two hours trek from Machapuchare Base Camp takes us to the Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m/13,550 ft). There, we will view astonishing views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 9 Trek To Bamboo (2,345 M/7,694 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Bamboo (2,345 M/7,694 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

We follow the same trail down today. The trail drops by 1,700 m/5,577 ft to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo (2345 m/7,694 ft). The panoramas of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Singu Chuli, Tharpu Chuli, and other peaks are worthwhile. There are a few teahouses/lodges available to stay at Bamboo.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Day 10 Trek To Jhinu (1,780 M/5,840 Ft) - 4 To 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Jhinu (1,780 M/5,840 Ft) - 4 To 5 Hours

We follow the same trail until Chomrong. Once we have passed Khuldighar, there is an experimental sheep farm. The trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. From Chomrong, the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu. Here we can bathe in natural hot springs.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 11 Trek To Syauli Bazaar (1,170 M/3,839 Ft) - 3 To 4 Hours And Drive To Pokhara - 2 To 3 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Syauli Bazaar (1,170 M/3,839 Ft) - 3 To 4 Hours And Drive To Pokhara - 2 To 3 Hours

From Jhinu, we walk on the right side of the Modi Khola (River) for 3.5 hours until Syauli Bazaar, the end point of our trek. Today’s walk can be considered one of the best and most relaxing walks of the entire trek. We will rest for a while in Syauli Bazaar.

Soon enough we take a drive to Pokhara. The road until Nayapul is unpaved and uneven as it was recently made. We will have a bumpy and challenging drive. This section lasts for 2 hours of the total drive. From Nayapul onwards, the road is paved in concrete and is more maintained than in the previous section. In 1.5 hours from Nayapul, we will reach Pokhara.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day 12 Drive Back To Kathmandu In A Tourist Bus - 5 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive Back To Kathmandu In A Tourist Bus - 5 To 7 Hours

We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. (Your guide(s) and office staff will accompany you).

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included.
Day 13 Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure

The trip concludes today. Our Airport Representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.

Breakfast Included.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 13 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 13 Days

Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,345 M/4,593 Ft)

Drive To Pokhara (900 M/2,953 Ft) In A Tourist Bus - 5 To 7 Hours

Drive To Hile And Trek To Ulleri (2,020 M/6,627 Ft) - 2 To 3 Hours

Trek To Ghorepani (2,840 M/9,318 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Hike Up To Poon Hill And Trek To Tadapani (2,610 M/8,563 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

Trek To Chomrong (2,140 M/7,021 Ft) - 4 To 5 Hours

Trek To Himalaya (2,950 M/9,679 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Trek To Annapurna Base Camp (4,310 M/13,550 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

Trek To Bamboo (2,345 M/7,694 Ft) - 6 To 7 Hours

Trek To Jhinu (1,780 M/5,840 Ft) - 4 To 5 Hours

Trek To Syauli Bazaar (1,170 M/3,839 Ft) - 3 To 4 Hours And Drive To Pokhara - 2 To 3 Hours

Drive Back To Kathmandu In A Tourist Bus - 5 To 7 Hours

Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure

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