At the arrival hall of Tribhuvan International Airport, our official from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting for you to give a warm welcome with a bouquet or a garland in their hands. From the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel in Thamel. After a rest, attend a briefing meeting, where you will meet with your guide and other friends. As you have a day in Kathmandu before the Himalayan trekking, present your thoughts regarding activities you would like to do while in the capital city, which makes it easier for us to arrange. During the same session of the comfortable Annapurna Base Camp trek, you can ask questions regarding the trip if you have any inquiries.

Wake up early in the morning to explore the Kathmandu valley, rich in cultural and natural diversity, showcasing both historical and modern attractions. For thrilling moments, have a hearty breakfast, and start visiting World Cultural Heritage sites. At first, head to discover Bhaktapur, a popular ancient city known for its timeless traditions, old history, and well-preserved architecture of the medieval period, located about 15 km east of Kathmandu. The major highlights of the place are the architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 A.D., the 15th-century palace of 55 windows, the golden gate, and the Nyatapole temple. Another destination is Pashupatinath, located at the bank of the Bagmati River, dedicated to Lord Shiva. At the temple, you can witness the Hindu Cremation process, and several pilgrims from all over the world who come to seek blessings from God. Afterwards, driving for 15 to 20 minutes, you will reach Boudhanath, a serene place where Buddhists from different countries can be spotted circumambulating the stupa, spinning prayer wheels, and offering prayers. As you complete the exploration, the guide assists you in choosing the best destination for lunch.

With the excitement to reach Pokhara city and nearby trekking areas, get ready to travel on the Prithivi Highway alongside the Trishuli River, lush forests, and traditional settlements, depending on the comfort of the Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary, leaving the capital city behind. Take a rest for a while before stretching your legs around the peaceful environment of the lakeside, which gives a kind of peace and satisfaction with the surroundings’ charm. Since you will start trekking the next day, you will prepare fully and buy any missing equipment. Enjoy the city’s advanced facilities and various food items together with Nepalese, Western, and Tibetan cuisines at popular restaurants.

Wake up with the wonderful sunrise, and take a short drive by a private jeep to Nayapul after a delicious breakfast at Pokhara. Nayapul is the initial point of the trek, located approximately 40 km from Pokhara and takes only one and a half hours to reach. The continuous walk takes you to Birethanti first, where you will verify all documents, such as the Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit and the Trekkers Information Management System card.Afterwards, proceed to Tikhedunga by taking a left on the slight incline as you cross the river at Birethanti. During this session, you will cross two suspension bridges over the Bhurungdi Khola river before starting to climb up to Ulleri with steep ascents.

Today, you will make your way towards Ghorepani, a popular stop on the Annapurna Base Camp trek route, traversing quaint settlements such as Banthati and Nangethati. Before reaching the destination, you will cross the suspension bridge over the stream, located inside the dense, lush forests. Enjoy walking on trails adorned with rhododendron trees; also have glimpses of some mountains when you are almost to Ghorepani.

Since you will hike up to Ghorepani Poon Hill station (3210 m), the guide will inform you of the beginning time after checking the forecast time to catch the time of glorious sunrise. Since the view of the sunrise over the Himalayas from here creates the most breathtaking scenery, capture the pictures before returning to the teahouse. The breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains such as Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Barahi Shikhar, and Machhapuchhre make you want to spend more time, but you must continue the journey to Chule today, depending on the schedule. Leaving Ghorepani, the ascending trail takes you to Thabala Hill, which offers dramatic scenery of mountains. From here, the trekking becomes quite easier with descending paths to Deurali. Trails lead you towards a river after Banthanti, from where you will again ascend to the village of Tadapani. Taking the left path from here, further walking takes you to Chule.

After having a hearty breakfast, the day trek starts by taking ways via dense forests filled with rhododendrons, oaks, and birches. Continuous walk leads to terraced fields, which look mindblowing. Passing by cascading waterfalls and a suspension bridge, you will find trails with several ascents and descents, which take you to Chhomrong for an overnight stay. It is a beautiful village located in the lap of the giant Annapurna massif. Overnight in Chhomrong. As this village is located at the base of the Annapurna massif, it is a popular pausing point for those on the Ghorepani Poon Hill and ABC treks to acclimatize properly, together with a good destination for lodges and food. Firsthand Gurung and Magar cultures, traditional houses, terraced farmlands, and stone-paved paths attract you the most.

In the first part of the 8th day of the Annapurna Base Camp trek in comfort, the descending trail leads you towards Chhomrong Khola, where a suspension bridge awaits you to cross it. Afterwards, you will begin climbing up hills above the Modi Khola, taking the path from its west bank. The trail will start ascending through quaint villages like Tilche and Sinuwa towards Kuldi (2350 m). From here, you will have to climb down towards bamboo and rhododendron forests with stone staircases. Such an interesting trekking will lead you to Bamboo, a small but picturesque village at an altitude of 2340 m. After having lunch at Bamboo, you will continue the trip on a trail alongside the west bank of the Modi Khola valley through lush bamboo forests. Although some sections also include d09: Trekescents leading to cross tributary streams, mostly you keep climbing to reach Dovan at 2360 m before the destination. While continuing to walk on uphill trails above the river, you finally reach the Himalayan Hotel, a small settlement of some teahouses, located at 2900 m, serving numerous trekkers on the Annapurna Base Camp trek route.

Early in the morning, leaving the Himalayan hotel behind, walk for an hour to reach Hinku cave, a beautiful natural shelter at 3160 m, where people used to stay in the past to be safe from strong storms, heavy rains, and snowfalls. Continuing for an hour from here, you will reach Deurali (3230 m), a key stop for acclimatization before heading to Annapurna Base Camp. However, you will proceed up to the Machhapucchre Base Camp for tonight. After Deurali, trekking becomes quite easier as the valley widens with less steep terrain, making you feel that you are almost very close to the day’s destination. You will start seeing the gates to the Annapurna Sanctuary. Continuing towards it, the trail takes you to Bagar, following the Modi Khola river, where the alpine meadows of 3310 attract you the most. From here, proceed up to reach the Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3712 m), where several teahouses serve trekkers. Enjoy the cool environment of the base camp along with the surrounding breathtaking scenery.

On the 10th day of the comfortable Annapurna Base Camp, it’s just a trek of 2 to 3 hours, but quite strenuous compared to previous ones due to rugged terrain, glacial moraine, and steep ascents. Since it is the major highlight, at the highest point of the trek, you will have a sense of accomplishment and celebrate the moment with your fellow trekkers. Although you find simple but comfortable teahouses with cozy rooms, you can do camping at possible areas around the base camp based on weather conditions. As your dream comes true on the day, you will forget every pain in your body caused by walking through diverse landmarks. Savor the charm of the surroundings, encompassed by towering, snow-clad mountains. Take some pictures in a dramatic background for lifetime memories. To avoid the difficulty of unpredictable weather, the journey usually begins very early in the morning after a hearty breakfast.

Once you have enjoyed the mindblowing scenes of the sunrise over the Himalayas, head down to Bamboo, using the same trail that you used to reach the base camp. Waving your hands to the serene environs, decorated with fluttering prayer flags, you will keep walking with easier descents than the previous challenging climbs.Enjoy retracing footsteps back to Bamboo with memories of spending a valuable period at the base camp. If your stamina favors, you can proceed to Sinuwa, which is less crowded and a perfect destination for resting and taking a bath at hot springs, as most travellers pause at Bamboo.

Begin the day trek towards Jhinu Danda, a serene village usually known for its natural springs, after having a tasty breakfast. In the first session, the trail takes you to Kuldighar (2570 m) with ascending paths and then gradually descends to Chhomrong Khola. From here, continuing to walk on steep stone steps via wonderful forests and small villages, you will reach Jhinu Danda.Although this trek includes both ascents and descents, a cool atmosphere along with terraced fields and high hills will refresh you. Once you check into the teahouse, you can get relief from pain by dipping into natural hot springs, which are located a short distance away from the village.

You will make your way towards a small village of Potana, located at an altitude of 1890 m. Although the trek is quite long, the trail is fairly easy, crossing New Bridge, Landruk, Bhedikharka, and Deurali. As you reach the destination, quiet environs with great scenery welcome you for tonight. Since the place is famous for sunrise and sunset views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, do not miss the event in the evening and the next morning.

As you will drive back to Pokhara on this day, the trekking duration will be shorter than the day before. After having breakfast at Potana, you will begin the trip, walking towards Dhampus, from where the trail becomes quite challenging with more steep descents until Phedi. At Phedi, our private vehicle waits for you to drive back to Pokhara, observing the scenery. After checking into the hotel, take a rest for a while, and stroll around the lakeside as the marvelous sunset creates an eye-catching environment.

With the excitement to get back to the busy cities of the Kathmandu valley to enjoy advanced facilities and modern technologies, wake up early in the morning and get ready. You arrive 1 or 2 hours earlier than the departure of the flight schedule at the airport. Flights with aerial views will take you to Kathmandu within 25 to 30 minutes. Feeling more relaxed by flying over valleys, fields, hills, and forests, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport and be shifted to a hotel to unwind. In the afternoon and evening, as you have a leisure period, you can also explore some places, including bustling markets like Thamel, Asan, Patan Durbar area, and Bouddha area to buy souvenirs, as you will head to your homeland the next day.

The journey teaches you many lessons, including surviving being far from modern amenities in high-altitude mountainous landscapes where the network is weak and facilities are limited. With a lifetime memory, you will reach Tribhuvan International Airport, as our team will drop you off there 2 or 3 hours earlier than the scheduled flight.