Annapurna Circuit with Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Circuit with Annapurna Base Camp Trek is designed to cover most highlighted destinations of Annapurna region. The trip starts from Annapurna circuit trail and ends at Pokhara after visiting the base camp of mighty Annapurnas. During this hiking journey, trekkers will have an opportunity to explore the exciting Himalayan and Mountain View, flora and fauna, different ethnic villages and their culture and traditions. You will drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (further Syange) and trek through Annapurna circuit trail. The beautiful villages like Chame, Pisang, Manang tells you the beauty of Annapurnas and the local habitant of these villages provide the culture of these region. The Thorong La pass with the elevation of 5416 meters is the highest pass during the Annapurna circuit & base camp trek and the serenity of Muktinath temple heals all the pain and difficulties that you felt while you cross the adventurous Thorong La. In Muktinath, there is 108 waterspouts and many devotes takes the holy bath as people believed that if you take the holy bath the difficulties from your life with go away.

After the Muktinath, the journey continues to Tatopani (the natural hot spring) and to the Ghorepani. From last week of February to beginning of May trekkers will experience blooming rhododendron as they walk through the rhododendron forest. The amazing view from Poon Hill (3210m.) will be another amazing memory form the trip. After the Poon Hill the journey goes down to the Tadapani and continues to the Annapurna base camp. You will trek through Chhomorong, Sinuwa, Deurali, Machhapuchhre base camp to the Annapurna base camp. The 360 degree Himalayan view from ABC is the most fascinating moment of the trip. After the ABC you will hike down through same route till Chhomorong, Jhinu Danda, Kyumi and then drive back to Pokhara to conclude the 20 days long walking journey of Annapurna circuit and Annapurna base camp trail.

The best time for Annapurna circuit combined with Annapurna base camp trek is autumn (Mid September to Mid December) and spring (March to May) season but you can do it throughout the year. Annapurna circuit & base camp trekking is the best trail to walk on if you looking for long trekking holiday in Nepal as we offered it for 23 days and still customizable based on your requirement.

Annapurna Circuit & Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights

A 23 days private guided combined trek for Annapurna circuit and Annapurna base camp
Cross the Thorong La Pass (5416) & feel adventurous
Enjoy breathtaking Himalayan views throughout the hiking journey
Experience the culture form Gurung and Magar communities
Visit holy Muktinath temple and bless yourself
Witness the beautiful sunrise and spectacular Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill
Enjoy 360 degree Himalayan view from Annapurna base camp

Classic Annapurna base camp trip itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal. Up on arrival meet our office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city- Historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa which will take you to visit Nepal’s most popular attractions and lunch break will be during the tour at best restaurants available/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.

Day 03: Fly or Drive from Katmandu to Pokhara approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Pokhara 30 min by STOL flight and transfer to hotel overnight in (BB Basis).

Day 04: After breakfast early morning transfer to trailhead Nayapul (1070m) and trek up to Tikhedhunga (1540m, 4-5 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 05: Trek Tikhedhunga (1540m) to Ghorepani (2850m, 6-7 hrs) /overnight at teahouse(All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 06: Early morning climb up Poon Hill (3210m, 1-1:30 hrs) for sunrise with magnificent snow capped mountain views and trek to Tadapani/Chuile(2600m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 07: Trek Tadapani/Chuile(2600m) to Chhomrong (2170m, 4-5 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 08: Trek Chhomrong (2170m, 4-5 hrs) to Dovan (2500m)/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 09: Trek Dovan (2500m) to Deurali (3200m, 5-6 hrs)/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 10: Trek Deurali to Fishtail Base Camp-MBC (3700m, 3-4 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 11: Trek Fishtail Base Camp-MBC (3700m) to Annapurna Base Camp-ABC 4130m, 3 hrs /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 12: Trek Annapurna Base Camp-ABC 4130m to Bamboo (2300m, 6-7 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 13: Trek Bamboo (2300m) to Jhinu (Hot Spring 1780m. 5-6 hrs)/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 14: Trek Jhinu (Hot Spring 1780m) to Ghandruk (1900m, 4-5 hrs)/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 15: Trek Ghandruk (1940m) to Nayapul (1070m, 4-5 hrs) drive back to Pokhara and transfer to hotel. (Breakfast will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 16: Next day drive from Pokhara to Katmandu approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Kathmandu 30 min by STOL flight as you wish to have in your package, transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show.

Day 17: Transfer to airport for International departure or if you wish to have onward programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish.

Cost Includes

Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
Full board basis on the way of trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
Transportation- to and from starting and ending point.
Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
Supporting staffs (trekking guide and porter), as well as their necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
3- Nights accommodation in Kathmandu and 3-nights Pokhara in BB basis before and after the trek.
Sightseeing Tour as per above program, inclusive of all entry permits, tour guide and transportation
Domestic airfare, airport tax, overland bus fare for (Kathmandu- Pokhara – Kathmandu) before and after the trek as you wish to have in your package.
Wildness First aid kit pack for the trekking.

Cost Excludes

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara extra days stay.
Food (Lunch & Dinner) before and after the trip in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water/ hot drinks/shower tea-coffee, chocolate hot drinks), tips for the guide, porter & other staffs etc.
Travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
Additional costs- extra days stay, incase of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
Personal trekking gear for the trek.

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Consideration on Annapurna Circuit & Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The combine trip of Annapurna Circuit & Annapurna Base Camp Trek proposed itinerary is just an outline guide and standard model of package basis given here provided by Himalayan Mentor (P) Ltd. The entire trip package can be customized according to your specific requirements and services standard as you wish to have for your holiday. Generally in fact an adventure trip package of this type sometime affected by unforeseen circumstances like bad weather forecast, flight delay and multitude of other factors which are beyond our control can result in a change of original itinerary.

However, this trek is very rare case that the original itinerary would be considerably altered, so if alterations are needed the trip leader or guide (person in charge) will make a decision what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where as if a change does arise, we do everything as we can reduce its effect, but we cannot be liable for the results of changes or delays affected your original schedule.

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