8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost/departure dates 2022, 2023

Option 1: Annapurna base camp trek via Ghandruk village

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m, 6-7 hour)
Comfortable tourist bus ride on windy highway along the Trisuli River with breathtaking view of waterfalls, river, jungle, hamlets higher up on the hills, terraced fields with seasonal crops to Pokhara, it takes 5/6 hours drive.
Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m, 5-6 hour)
Breakfast and drive to Nayapul by bus or cab or private vehicle, and uphill trek to Ghandruk for 5/6 hour with great view of the Annapurna Himalayas.
Day 3: Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2,360, 5-6 hours)
Breakfast and trek uphill and downhill trek to Sinuwa passing small villages, river and jungles for 6/7 hours, frequently gazing the great view of Annapurna and Fishtail mountains.
Day 4: Sinuwa to Deurali (2,230m, 6 hours)
Breakfast and trek for 6 hours mostly on the forest of bamboo, rhododendron and oak forest with the pleasant view of waterfall, temple and cave. 
Day 5: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m, 5 hours)
Breakfast and trek for 4/5 hours to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Enjoy the great view of Annapurna glacier and 360 degree Himalayas surrounds the Annapurna base camp.
Day 6: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,340m, 6 hours)
Early morning wake up and enjoy the spectacular view of Annapurna with other surrounding peaks, breakfast and trek down to Bamboo.
Day 7: Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1,780m, 5 hours)
Breakfast and continue trek down to Jhinu Hot Spring for 5 hours. Dip into the hot spring, feel relax after ABC trek.
Day 8: Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (820m, 7 hours)
Breakfast, and trek to Nayapul for 5/6 hours and drive back to Pokhara.

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Option 2: Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight and drive to Nayapul and trek to Uleri(1960m, 12km,5 hours of trek)
You will be received at the airport after a short and scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu, and drive to Nayapul for 2 hours drive from Pokhara.Nayapul or newbridge (1070m) is where your actual trek on foot starts. After passing some beautiful villages with terraced hills for farming, you will reach the famous Ulleri steps. These will lead you to your destination for the day, Ulleri village.
Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani(2874m, 15km, 6 hours)
On clear mornings, you can see the beautiful, terraced farms, lush green hills all around you with the stoned tiled houses. You can also get a view of the magnificent Annapurna south from Ulleri.After trekking 5-6 hours you reach Ghorepani.On this part of the trek you not only pass the beautiful villages, you also pass through beautiful, lush green forest area with beautiful waterfalls.You can pause to take pictures, take water breaks along the way to enjoy at the beautiful mountains, forest, animal life which helps to ease your tiredness.
Day 3: Ghorepani Poon Hill to Tadapani(2650m, 16km, 7 hours).
Today is all about getting up early and trekking up to Poon hill to see the spectacular, golden sunrise.You can view some of the highest mountains from here including Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Machapuchare (Fishtail- 6991m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8177m), Mt Annapurna (8091m).This place is included in the list of the world’s 100 must places to visit before you die. See for yourself.After your breakfast in Ghorepani, you trek to your destination of the day, Tadapani. This part of the trek is most beautiful in early springs as the forest around the trails is filled with the full blossoms of red, pink rhododendrons and other beautiful wildflowers. It is a heavenly view.
Day 4: Trek to Sinuwa(2340m, 18km, 7 hours)
Today the trek is mostly downhill and comparatively easier than Day 3. Most of the people in this part of the trail belong to the Gurung community. You can see and explore their lifestyle, culture on this trek. You will stop for lunch at Chomrong(2140m) and then head on towards the quiet village of Sinuwa.
Day 5: Trek to Deurali(3230m, 15km, 7 hours)
Today you will be trekking through different forests of bamboo, rhododendrons, oak and so on. You will also encounter waterfalls, temples, caves and suspension bridge on your way to Deurali.We rest for the night at Deurali.
Day 6: Trek to Annapurna base camp(4130m, 14km, 6/7 hours)
This is the day where you reach your ultimate destination, the Annapurna Base Camp. You trek through Machapuchare Base Camp at 3700 m to reach ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), your main destination of the entire trek.This is the day where you know for sure that the trek is all worth it. This place provides you with an almost panoramic view of the mountain ranges.The majestic peaks of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Gangapurna, Fang can be seen from here. This place is also great for camping. You get to enjoy the beautiful sunset in the mountains and rest for the evening here.
Day 07: Trek down to Sinuwa(2340m, 7 hours, 19km)
After enjoying some magical moments in the laps of the mountains, Annapurna Base Camp, you will trek back to Sinuwa, our destination for today. The trek back is much more comfortable with more down hill trekking than uphill ones. Enjoy your way back and relive the moment. We will rest for the night at Sinuwa.
Day 08: Trek to Siwai(11km, 4 hours) and drive to Pokhara(850m, 3 hours).
The trek down from Sinuwa to Siwai goes through the beautiful villages of Chomrong,Jhinu, Kyumi. You can choose to indulge in the natural hot spring in Jhinu to help relax your tired muscles.After you reach Siwai, you will be taken to Pokhara, our destination for today.Explore the beautiful, lake city of Pokhara and carry on your journey onwards to Kathmandu and other places.It is noted that the above itinerary can customize on your interest to a certain point. Feel free to contact us anytime for more information.

Cost Included:

• Tourist Bus transfer- Kathmandu to Pokhara
• Twin sharing tea house accommodation during 8 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.