# Kathmandu: 12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Guide

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Ulleri, Nepal
**Duration:** 288 hours
**Price:** from USD 895.99 per participant
**Meeting point:** Kathmandu: 12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Guide

## About

Begin your 12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill Sunrise with a smooth arrival in Kathmandu, where our team welcomes you directly at Tribhuvan International Airport. From the moment you land, we provide full support including private airport pickup, comfortable hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and an experienced trekking guide who will meet you to discuss the trek program and final preparations. With all logistics arranged in advance—transport, permits, accommodation, and trekking support—you can simply enjoy the journey.

This itinerary combines the famous Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint with the classic route to Annapurna Base Camp, creating one of the most rewarding trekking experiences in Nepal. The trail passes through Gurung villages, terraced farmland, and rhododendron forests before gradually entering the dramatic alpine landscape of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

After several days of scenic trekking, you will reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), surrounded by Himalayan peaks including Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South.

From Day 1 arrival to Day 12 return, our team provides continuous guide and logistics support, ensuring a safe and well-organized Himalayan adventure.

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 01 — Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Airport pickup, hotel transfer, trek briefing.
Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 02 — Kathmandu → Pokhara (820 m)
Scenic tourist bus drive.
Drive: 6–7 hrs | Overnight: Pokhara

Day 03 — Pokhara → Nayapul → Tikhedhunga (1,540 m)
Drive to Nayapul and begin trekking through villages and farmland terraces.
Walk: 3–4 hrs | Overnight: Tikhedhunga

Day 04 — Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani (2,860 m)
Climb the Ulleri stone steps through rhododendron forests.
Walk: 5–6 hrs | Overnight: Ghorepani

Day 05 — Poon Hill Sunrise → Tadapani (2,630 m)
Early hike to Poon Hill for sunrise views, then trek to Tadapani.
Walk: 6–7 hrs | Overnight: Tadapani

Day 06 — Tadapani → Chhomrong (2,170 m)
Descend through forest trails and Gurung villages.
Walk: 5–6 hrs | Overnight: Chhomrong

Day 07 — Chhomrong → Deurali (3,230 m)
Enter the Annapurna Sanctuary via bamboo forests and river valleys.
Walk: 6–7 hrs | Overnight: Deurali

Day 08 — Deurali → MBC → ABC (4,130 m)
Ascend to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp.
Walk: 5–6 hrs | Overnight: ABC

Day 09 — ABC → Bamboo (2,310 m)
Descend through the sanctuary valley.
Walk: 6–7 hrs | Overnight: Bamboo

Day 10 — Bamboo → Jhinu Danda (1,780 m)
Forest descent with optional hot springs visit.
Walk: 5–6 hrs | Overnight: Jhinu

Day 11 — Jhinu Bridge → Drive to Pokhara
Short trek then drive to Pokhara.
Walk: 45 min | Drive: ~3 hrs | Overnight: Pokhara

Day 12 — Pokhara → Kathmandu
Tourist bus return to Kathmandu.
Drive: 6–7 hrs | Trip ends

## What's included

- Airport pickup on arrival day
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast (Twin and Triple sharing as per group size)
- Tourist bus transfers between Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Local transportation from Pokhara to Nayapul and Jhinu danda to Pokhara
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek (twin-sharing basis)
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Morning and evening tea or coffee during trekking days
- Licensed and experienced trekking guide
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- All government taxes and service charges
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) in the heart of the Himalayas
- Watch sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill
- Walk through Gurung villages, forests, and terraced farmland
- Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Annapurna Sanctuary
- Guided Himalayan trek with full logistics from Kathmandu

## What's not included

- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Porter service
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and device charging during the trek
- Tips for trekking guide
- Travel insurance (including high-altitude coverage)
- Uncontrollable circumstances (landslides, floods, government unrest, etc.)

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## Booking

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