Annapurna Base Camp Trek 9 Days

The road from Ulleri climbs progressively through the Rhododendron forest to the ridge-top village of Ghorepani at 2,810 m. On the way to Ghorepani from Ulleri, you will encounter various terrain such as Stone staircase, steep inclines. Enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain), Gandharba Chuli and Annapurna II and III. You will also see oak forests, langur monkeys and musk deer on the way. Stay overnight at guest house in Ghorepani.

You will hike around 1 hour to reach to the top of Poon Hill (3,210m) in the early morning for the wonderful sunrise view over the Himalayas and climb down to Ghorepani for your breakfast. After breakfast, trek to Tadapani (2,500m) encountering the Rhododendron forest and further down to Chuile village. You will see clear views of snow peaks and the day’s walk is impressive through the forests. Steep, hilly descents, jungle paths with chirping of birds, village of Deurali, lush vegetation, waterfalls makes your day remarkable.

Enjoy the stunning view of Huinchuli and Annapurna South from Tadapani. After breakfast, you will head towards your next destination. You will climb down steeply and cross the Ghurjung River over the suspension bridge. Then you will walk gradually through the terrace farms and attractive villages to Chhomrong. Chhomrong (2,100 m) is the beautiful village from where you can observe close view of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fishtail. You will have lunch in this village which has scenic view. After that you will climb down on stone steps (2900m) to the Chhomrong River and climb up again on another side to the Sinuwa village. The highlights of this day is the warm welcome of Gurung people in the traditional villages and views of Mt. Machhapuchre and Annapurna South.

On the previous day 4, we pass the permanent settlements and finally joined the main trail to Annapurna Base Camp. Now, the further walk is through the Rhododendron forest which is enclosed by the steep rockfaces of Annapurna South and Fishtail. You will cross the Chomrong Khola on an impressive suspension bridge. Enjoy the magnificient view of Fishtail, crystal clear streams, Bamboo forest on the way down to Modi River basin.

You will gradually reach the highest altitude of 4,130 m during the trek. At this altitude, the valley area broadens and snow peaks will surround you. As altitude increases, so it might be difficult than usual but the distance is shorter. You will have a long lunch break at Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) base camp. You can take it slow and sturdy by having this long lunch break. You will climb another hour to Annapurna Base Camp. There will be snow depending on the time of the year.

Once you reach the Annapurna base camp, you will be captured by beautiful and huge mountains everywhere as far as eye can observe. You will see the Annapurna Glacier and you can hear the rumbling avalanches and witness the natures beautiful occurrence around you everywhere.

Capture the stunning views of mountain peaks and nature in your camera. Observe the sunrise view over the snow peaks and start walking down to Bamboo where you will go through the steep descents, rocky tracks, forests and riverbank trails. We will follow the same trail down towards Bamboo (2,345 m). The trail drops by 1,700 m to the bank of the Modi Khola River. You will also see the Annapurna Glacier as we descend. Stay overnight at the guesthouse at Bamboo.

Today, we will follow the same trail until Chhomrong. We come back to the villages with terrace farms and schools. From the village, the trail then descends very steeply to the Jhinu hot spring, where you can bathe in the natural hot spring. It is said that Jhinu have natural properties of healing due to the minerals in the naturally sprouting water. The day walk is just about 4 hours, so we have enough time to go and relax in the hot spring or use the extra time to leisurely walk back from the base camp. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Jhinu.

Have a relaxing trek about 3 hours in the morning to Siwai. After that you will drive back to Pokhara on bus or sharing jeep. Stay night at hotel in Pokhara.