Kathmandu/Pokhara: 7-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

What's included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu (if flight option is selected)
• Flight tickets for Kathmandu-Pokhara (if one-way flight option is selected)
• Flight tickets for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (if all-inclusive option from Kathmandu is selected)
• Pokhara-Syauli Bazar and Simrung-Pokhara transfer via shared Jeep
• 6-night mountain guest house accommodation
• Trekking guide (licensed and experienced)
• Borrow necessary equipment (a down jacket, sleeping bag, and trekking poles)
• A duffle bag (for with porter options)
• Necessary trekking permits
• Water purification tablets (as required)
• Meals (6-breakfast, 7-lunch, and 6-dinner; if all-inclusive option is selected; or if add-on is selected)
• Porter (if all-inclusive option is selected)
• First aid
• Luggage storage facility in Kathmandu and Pokhara (if needed)
• Marvel at 360° views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and surrounding peaks.
• Explore the heritage and stone-built charm of Ghandruk Village.
• Gentle ascent through lush forests, bamboo groves, and serene river valleys.
• Stand in the natural glacial amphitheater at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC - 4130 m).
• Unwind at the rejuvenating riverside natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda.

What's not included

• Any personal expenses and anything not mentioned in the include list
• Hot Showers, Wi-Fi and Battery Charging
• Hot, cold, and or alcoholic drinks
• Additional snacks
• Meals (if Budget/from Kathmandu one-way flight option is selected, add-on available)
• Porter (if Budget/from Kathmandu one-way flight option is selected, add-on available)
• PKR-KTM return flight tickets (other than Kathmandu 2-Way Flight options; add-on available)
• Travel insurance (recommended)

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara. (Max Altitude: 1,940 m) (Travelers from Kathmandu take an early 30-minute flight to Pokhara.) Continue with a scenic drive to Syauli Bazaar, then trek to Ghandruk Village (4–5 km, 3–4 hours). Overnight in Ghandruk.
2. Day 2 · Trek from Ghandruk Village to Chhomrong. (8–10 km, 5–6 hours). (Max Altitude: 2,170 m) Hike along scenic ridge lines with continuous Annapurna massif views. Overnight in Chhomrong, the gateway to the sanctuary.
3. Day 3 · Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya. (8–10 km, 6–7 hours). (Max Altitude: 2,900 m) Begin with a descent to Chhomrong Khola, followed by a climb to Sinuwa. The trail passes through dense bamboo and ancient rhododendron forests. Overnight in the tranquil settlement of Himalaya.
4. Day 4 · Trek from Himalaya to ABC. (8–10 km, 6–7 hours) via Deurali and MBC. (Max Altitude: 4,130 m) Reach the natural glacial amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by towering 7,000–8,000-meter peaks.
5. Day 5 · Trek from ABC to Bamboo. (10–12 km, 5–6 hours). (Min Altitude: 2,310 m) Start the day with a stunning sunrise over Annapurna, then descend through MBC and Deurali to lush Bamboo.
6. Day 6 · Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda. (8–10 km, 5–6 hours). (Min Altitude: 1,780 m) Retrace through bamboo forests to Sinuwa, ascend past Chhomrong, and gently descend to Jhinu Danda. Unwind in the natural riverside hot springs.
7. Day 7 · Trek to Simrung. (2–3 km, one hour), drive back to Pokhara. (Min Altitude: 822 m) After breakfast, opt for a gentle 2-hour round-trip hike to the Jhinu hot springs to relax after the demanding trek. Continue to the roadhead, then drive back to Pokhara, concluding your unforgettable Himalayan journey. Note: Please note that travelers…