# Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Pokhara, Nepal
**Duration:** 120 hours
**Price:** from USD 92.61 per participant

## About

Annapurna-I, the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 m, situated inside Annapurna Sanctuary, calls travelers from around the globe on a trip to experience its mighty grandeur at its base camp. Experience the central Himalayas like never before with spectacular mountain views on this 5-day hiking trip from Kathmandu/Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC-4130 m). Bond with your private guide and go on to explore stunning nature with dense forests, rivers, waterfalls, hot springs and traditional villages.

Outline itinerary :

Day 1: Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara. (The travelers from Kathmandu will take a 30-minutes flight to Pokhara.) The trip begins with a 2-3 hours drive from Pokhara to Simrung via Nayapul. The travelers will then begin their trek from Simrung to Sinuwa (10-11 km, 5-6 hours). A guest house in Sinuwa will be your halt for the night. (Max Altitude: 2340 m)

Day 2 : Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (10-11 km, 5-6 hours) via Himalaya, a small settlement with tea houses. Today you will be passing through a dense forest while exploring many waterfalls on the way. Deurali Guest House will be your halt for the night. (Max Altitude: 3230 m)

Day 3 : Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (10-11 km, 5-6 hours) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). On your journey you will be passing through MBC valley. Later, Tea-Houses at ABC will be your halt for the night. (Max Altitude: 4130 m)

Day 4 : Witness a spectacular view of sunrise in the morning. Later, hike back to Bamboo/Sinuwa (12-14 km, 7-8 hours) via Deurali, Himalaya and Dobhan. A guest house here will be your halt for the night. (Min Altitude: 2340 m)

Day 5 : Trek to Simrung via Jhinu Danda (Hot spring) (7-8 km, 4-5 hours) and drive back to Pokhara (2-3 hours). We will then drop all our travelers to their respective hotel (no later than 17:00 hrs) in Pokhara. (Min Altitude: 830 m).

Note: Travelers with return flight options will be dropped at Pokhara Airport for their flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu (no later than 19:30 hrs), we will drop all travelers at their respective hotels. Those with late evening international flights can proceed to the international terminal on their own.

Checklist for the Trip:

Down jacket or puffer jacket
Thermal base layers
A pair of trekking pants
Half, or Full-sleeve T-shirts (as per the weather conditions)
Beanie
Gloves
Neck gaiter
High-ankle waterproof trekking boots (recommended)
A pair of warm socks
Towel
Backpack, or a Daypack
Crampons (for snowy conditions)
Trekking poles & sleeping bag (available to borrow at no additional cost)
Duffel bag(s) for porter service (available to borrow at no additional cost)
A CamelBak, or water bottle
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Toiletries
Travel insurance (recommended)

Season-wise temperature guide:

Spring/Autumn (Mar–May, Sep–Nov): Low: -3°C to 3°C, High: 2°C to 20°C
Summer/Monsoon (Jun–Aug): Low: 0°C to 5°C, High: 5°C to 22°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): Low: -10°C to -2°C, High: -5°C to 15°C

## 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-Simrung-Pokhara transfer via shared Jeep
- 4-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 (4-breakfast, 5-lunch, and 4-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)
- Experience the grandeur of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC-4,130 m)
- Trek through the Annapurna Sanctuary and its diverse vegetation
- Explore diverse ecosystems, from bamboo valleys to icy ridges
- Relax in the therapeutic natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda
- Discover charming Gurung villages and their terraced farmlands

## 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)

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## Booking

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