Annapurna Base Camp Trek 9 days-The best hiking trail in the Himalayas Nepal

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a 9 day adventure holidays of a lifetime. The Annapurna Base Camp is naturalist's paradise offers the best trekking experience in the Himalayas. The trek begins from Kathmandu and ends in Pokhara. You will get an amazing trekking experience in this rapid 9 days ABC trekking. The trek to Annapurna base campfits for physically fit, mentally prepare and also in a good shape people. Enjoy the majestic view of the snow capped mountains of Annapurna massif and the beautiful green fields, forest of Rhododendron, Bamboo and Oak and also the diverse culture and life-style of ethnic people mostly Gurung, Magar and Thakali. The villages Chhomrong, Poon Hill, Ghorepani, Jhinu Danda Hot Spring and the warm hospitality of Gurung people are some of the major highlights of ABC trekking.  

In Annapurna base camp trekking package, it includes all twin sharing tea house accommodation, all ground transportation and an experienced, knowledgeable and licensed English-speaking trekking guide, the necessary trekking permit and meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also facility available of Wi-Fi, internet, telephone, hot shower but you would need to pay extra cost for this service. So, we trek through some of the most spectacular hills and mountains during trekking Annapurna base camp. We have also other Annapurna base camp trek itineraries if the Annapurna base camp trek does not suites for you.

Spring and Autumn are the best season, trekking Annapurna base camp. The seasons are very supportive in terms of weather, visibility and trail. We will be at an altitude of 4,130 m, the Annapurna base camp can experience the grandest view of Annapurna and the heavenly landscape, a widest variety in climate and vegetation, the high and low lands and the most of what a nature can offer to feed the eyes and soul of any nature lover and adventure trekker around the world. 

The terrain landscapes and view of mountains incredibly vary. We trek through rice terraces, bamboo forests, meadows fills with wild flowers, rhododendrons, rushing rivers, waterfalls, and glaciers. The 9 days Annapurna base camp trekking route is equally worth and popular. Chat with other trekkers from all over the world during trekking to Annapurna base camp. All of the trekker's common propose is trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. This is a family friendly trekking highly recommends for all age group trekkers who are able to walk 5 to 6 hours everyday on the mountain terrain uphill and downhill trekking trail. The endurance and understand with remote environment is the most important to enjoy 9 days Annapurna base camp trek.

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara(950m, 200km, 6 hours drive)
Breakfast and get tourist bus drive to Pokhara for 6 hours. This is a scenic drive through the country highway road. Pokhara is a city of nature beauty fills up with Himalayas and lakes. Stay night at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 2: Drive to Ulleri(2½ hr / 2,100 m) from Pokhara and trek to Ghhorepani(2800m, 10km 4-5 hours walk)
Guide will come to pick you up from the hotel and drive to Nayapul.Leave the Baglung highway and follow the Burungdi River valley on dirt road. We will register our permits at the crossing of Modi River at Birethanti. Modi River drains the melting snow from Annapurna base camp. Drive past Thikedunga village from where the road climbs to the Ulleri village at 2,100 m. We will get the first view of Annapurna I, Huinchuli and Mt Fishtail. The trail from Ulleri climbs gradually through the Rhododendron forest to the ridge-top village of Ghorepani at 2,800 m. Enjoy the magnificent view of snow peaks form Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.Stay night at guest house in Ghorepani.
Day 3: Poon Hill hike(1 hours, 3,200 m) and Trek to Tadapani/Chuile (2,500m, 15km, 6 hours)
In the early morning, hike 1 hour to Poon Hill (3,200 m) for the sunrise view over the Himalayas and climb down to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast, trek along the Rhododendron forest to Tadapani and further down to Chuile village. The day’s walk is brilliant through the forests offering view of snow peaks from its clearings. Lush vegetation with chirping of birds, crystal clear creek, waterfalls under the blue sky make the day outstanding.
Day 4: Tadapani/Chuile to Sinuwa(2,400m, 15km, 6 hours)
Enjoy the view of Annapurna South and Huinchuli from Chuile and head towards next destination after breakfast. The trail climbs down steeply and crosses the Ghurjung River over the suspension bridge. Then climb gradually through the terrace farms and charming villages to Chhomrong. Chhomrong at 2,100 m is beautiful village with close view of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fishtail. After scrumptious lunch in this scenic village climb down on stone steps (about 3,000) to the Chhomrong River and then climb up again on the other side to the Sinuwa village. On the day we pass the permanent settlements and join the main trail to Annapurna base camp.
Day 5: Sinuwa to Deurali(3,300m, 14km, 6 hours)
The walking further is mostly through the thick Rhododendron forest wedged between steep rockfaces of Annapurna South and Fishtail. We climb down to Modi River basin and follow the river upstream. Cross the crystal-clear streams over plank bridges and enjoy the magnificent view of Fishtail while walking through the pleasant Rhododendron and bamboo forests. At Hinku cave, we come above the tree line and cross the debris filled floodplain created by avalanches.
Day 6: Deurali to Annapurna Base camp(4,200m, 10km, 5 hours)
At this altitude, valley widens up and more snow peaks come in sight. We will gain the altitude but more gradually. The altitude may make it more difficult but the distance is shorter. So take it slow and steady with long lunch break at Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) base camp. Climb another hour to Annapurna base camp. Walk to the end of the glacial moraine to hear the growling avalanches and observe the natures phenomenon.
Day 7: ABC to Sinuwa(2400m, 16km, 7 hrs)
You will have several opportunities to capture the brilliant pictures animated with day lights and moving clouds. Morning lights turns Annapurna I from pink to red and orange. Observe the sunrise view over the snow peaks in 360 degree and start walking down to Sinuwa. Walking down is much faster and also gives different perspective into the valley aligned with snow peaks.
Day 8: Sinuwa to Jhinu danda(1,600 m, 12km, 5 hours) and enjoy the natural hot spring
We come back to the lively villages with terrace farms and schools. Trek back the same trail as we took up till Chhomrong village and then follow the ridge down to Jhinu Danda. The village gives access to the natural hot spring by the Modi River. The day’s walk is just 4 hrs, giving us enough time to go an relax in the hot spring or use the extra time to walk slowly back from the base camp.
Day 9: Jhinu Danda to Pokhara(950m, 10km,3 hrs)
Trek about 3 hrs in the morning to Siwai and drive back to Pokhara by sharing jeep or bus to POkhara. Stay night at hotel in Pokhara.The trip ends.

Cost Includes

• Tourist Bus transfer- Kathmandu to Pokhara
• Twin sharing tea house accommodation during 9 days ABC trek.
• Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara by taxi/jeep/bus transfer
• Trekking permit-ACAP and TIMS cards
• English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
• 3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner(the main course) during trekking
• Twin sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara before and after the trek.
• Emergency rescue operation assistance in case of emergency(paid by your Travel Insurance)
• All the goverment taxes and company service charge.

Cost Not Includes

• Airport pick up and departure transfer.
• Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu but we can book on your request.
• Private car transfer or flight cost between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Travel Insurance in case of emergency for Heli rescue and other medication
• Porter to carry luggage - but we arrange on your request 1 porter between 2 clients. 
• Any kind of drinks and desert like beer, water, tea/coffee, hot water, chocolate/rice pudding, pie and pancake.
• Expenses of personal nature like telephone, internet, wifi, hot shower, battery charging
• Additional cost that beyond our control due to the landslides, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition.
• Tips for guide and porter
• All the cost not mention on above cost includes.