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

6 days Pokhara Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a quick trek for physically fit trekkers. Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara offers magnificent view of Annapurna mountain range. You will see a diverse terrain, culture and wildlife during the trek. The culture and traditions of Gurung people and natural hot Spring is also the major attractions of this trek. 

Pokhara to ABC trek is possible all around the year, yet Spring like March to May and Autumn like September to November is the best time of year. Because, the clear visibility of the mountains, clear blue sky, sunny day and moderate temperature. You can see Rhododendron flower blooming if you trek in the Spring. Be careful with avalanches between Himalaya and Machhapuchare base camp while trekking in winter. Winter though cold, still a good time to avoid crowds of trekkers on the trail.

The monsoon/rainy season is not a good time because heavy rainfall and clouds covers beautiful peaks almost all time. Similarly leeches, mosquitoes, possible landslides and slippery roads may disturb trekking. Yet, Monsoon trekking to Annapurna is best for botanists. If you have a good level of physical and mental fitness, Pokhara to ABC Trek is perfect. 

The trek begins with a short drive from Pokhara to Motkyu by sharing jeep for 3 hours and trek to Chhomrong via Jhinu Danda on the very first day, and continue trek to Annapurna base camp. Once enjoying the 360 degree view of the Himalayas from Annapurna base camp, and return trek to Motqyu and again get a jeep drive back to Pokhara. 

An incredible moderate grade trek through a variety of vegetation such Rhododendron, fern and bamboo. Chhomrong is a getaway village to Annapurna base camp. Once we cross Sinuwa to Annapurna sanctuary, the forest becomes dense. Tall oak trees become prominent. As we trek up towards Deurali, the thick forests change into tall grass. This is a tea house trek. We will stay in basic tea house lodges, accommodating 20-25 people in each guest house. It is also possible to interact with guide and porter. A must do trek in Nepal if you have a week time in Pokhara. It is also possible to shorten this trek into 3 to 4 days if you return back to Pokhara by helicopter from Annapurna base camp. 

Day 1: Pokhara to Chhomrong(2040m, 5-6 hours).
Receive you at your hotel in Pokhara and drive by sharing jeep or bus to Siwai or further up and trek uphill to Chhomrong for 4 to 5 hours. Stay night there. 
Day 2: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2540m, 6 hours)
Leaving Chhomrong, the trail descends via a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a swaying Suspension bridge. Then climb out of the side valley passing through deep forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. The portion of the day’s trek follows another ascent to Kuldi (2470m). Descend a long, steep, slippery stone staircase into a deep bamboo and stay night at Dovan.
Day 3: Bamboo to Deurali(3200m, 6-7 hours)
Breakfast, trek whole day uphill to Deurali past Dovan and Himalaya. Stay night at Deurali. 
Day 4: Deurali to ABC(4130m).
Breakfast and trek to ABC for 5 to 6 hours. The final destination of ABC trek.
Day 5:  ABC to Jhinu Hot Spring (1760 m, 6-7 hours)
Breakfast and trek descend all the way to Jhinu Hot Spring or Chhomrong. This is a long day downhill trek of 8 to 9 hours. Stay night at Jhinu Hot Spiring. 
Day 6: Jhinu hot spring  to Pokhara(850m, 6-7 hours) Via Siwai
Breakfast and trek to Siwai or before Siwai. Take sharing jeep drive back to Pokhara. The trip ends.This itinerary is very flexible. You can change this once you are on trekking of seeing your body condition. The itinerary not fix one. 

Cost Includes:

• Twin sharing tea house accommodation during 6 days ABC trek.
• Pokhara-Motqyu-Pokhara by sharing 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 government taxes and company service charge.

Cost Excludes

• 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.