12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal
June 25, 2024 admin
“Witnessing the array of Annapurna Himalayas including World’s tenth highest peak with traditional Gurung villages”
Trip Outlook:
Trip Mode: Hotel/ Lodge/ Teahouse Trekking
Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate
Activities: Exciting Drives and Scenic Trekking
Trek Duration: 07 Nights & 08 Days
Total Trip Duration: 11 Nights & 12 Days
Maximum Altitude: 4,130 m / 13, 629 ft at Annapurna Base Camp
Average Walks: 4 hrs – 6 hrs a day
Best Season: October to March(Autumn Season) and March to May(Spring Season)
Trip Overview:
The 12 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek, one of the World’s most fascinating trekking in Nepal. In this trek, a trekker is rewarded with a diverse climatic change from the low and warm land of Pokhara city(800 m) to finally, the alpine and highland of Annapurna Base Camp(4130 m). Furthermore, the trail passes through the charming forest covered with tall rhododendron, pines, magnolia and oak tree lines with the traditional and cultural villages of Gurung and Magars.
The Annapurna Base Camp journey begins from a scenic and exciting drive to Pokhara city which takes around 6-7 hrs towards west from the historical city of Kathmandu valley. So, after enjoying the crystal clear reflection of the Mount Fishtail(Machhapuchhre) including other Annapurna Himalayas on the stunning Phewa Lake in Pokhara city, we take a short and exciting journey of approximately 2 hrs to reach Nayapul, the starting point. Then, the trek begins all the way to the traditional village of Ghandruk which is very popular for its panoramic beauty and unique Gurung culture.
The Rhododendron Realm:
The trek then ascends towards the fascinating mixed forests of oak and pines including rhododendron following raging Modi River into a gorge upstream. It continues until the gorge opens up into a wide scenic plateau of the amazing Annapurna Sanctuary. Subsequently, Annapurna Base Camp stuns with a panorama of surrounding giants, including Annapurna I (8091m), the world’s 10th highest. So, after a night stay in this amazing place, the trek now starts descending towards Jhinu Danda, the place where natural hot spring lies. Then, the trek finally descends back to the beautiful city of Pokhara via Dhampus village, the place renowned for amazing mountain views.
In this way, the entire team of Luxury Holiday Trek finally concludes the overwhelming adventure of 12 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek after reaching Kathmandu, the capital city.
How fit should I be to master the 12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
A good athlete is not the requirement to conquer either the Annapurna Base Camp Trek or the Everest Base Camp trekking. However, if you are healthy and strong enough to walk 3 to 6 hours taking enough breaks in between, you are almost fit to master this Annapurna Trekking.
Note:
You will be categorized as unfit only if:
- You’re having knee/ ankle problems or/ and
- You’re suffering from lungs/ heart diseases
Itinerary for 12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (850 m) 6-7 hrs
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m) 04 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Chhomrong (2,340 m)05 hrs
Day 05: Trek to Dovan (2,630 m) 06 hrs
Day 06: Trek to MBC (Machhapuchare Base Camp: 3,700 m) via Deurali (3,230 m) 06 hrs
Day 07: Trek to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp: 4,130 m) – 03 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Bamboo (2,345 m) 06 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,780m) 06 hrs
Day 10: Trek back to Nayapul (1,010 m) 04 hrs and drive to Pokhara (860 m) 02 hrs
Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu and rest day
Day 12: Final Departure
