Annapurna Basecamp Short Trek

Explore the major UNESCO world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley which include, Swyambhunath known as a (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath, Boudhanath. Marvel at the architectural design of these building and visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square. After visiting these sites, return to your hotel. You can also make final preparations for the trek on the remainder of the day. Overnight stay at a hotel at Kathmandu.

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll embark on a road journey west of Kathmandu to Pokhara city. Pokhara is a tourist city which lies 200km west of Kathmandu. We will drive through Prithivi Highway along the massive Trishuli River, lush forested hills, and colorful towns en route. The scenic ride will offer en experience of riding through the serpentine roads of Nepal. Upon your arrival at Pokhara, you will be welcomed with the magnificent views of Machhapuchhre (6997m) Annapurna and Lamjung Himal range. Overnight at hotel at Pokhara.

After having breakfast, we ride from Pokhara to Nayapul, your jump point, on a private vehicle. Nayapul serves as the gateway to the Annapurna Conservation area along with being the start point of the trek. After brief rest, we will take jeep through the off road, all the way to Siwai. Then we begin the trekking, to continuous uphill hike to Chomrung. Chomrung has conserved the ethnic look, lifestyle, and tradition of the village. Where we can savor the beautiful marvelous views of the Annapurna south (7200m), Annapurna III (7555m), and machhapuchhre (6997m). Overnight stay at Chomrung.

After breakfast, starting the day early in Chomrung, catch the sun light up the Annapurna range before beginning the day’s trek. You will shortly start descending along magnificently laid stone steps. And crossing over mellow streams on wooden makeshift bridges, we further cross a bamboo forest on the way to Himalaya Hotel. Overnight stay at the Himalaya Hotel.

A long day of trekking starts with a climb to Hinku cave. This will be an inspiring experience as you stretch over a cliff overhang to view the tall Himalayas right in front of you. Then we move to Deurali, afterward climb gently through a river bed then over steep trail over the mountain side before landing at the scared Mt. Machhapuchhre base camp, (Fishtail 6997m). From Machhapuchhre base camp we will enjoy majestic views of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III and Gangapurna which looks completely 360-degree panorama. Then we trek along the foot of gigantic mountains for a couple of hours to reach Annapurna base camp (4130m). Overnight stay at Annapurna Base camp.

An early morning, we will have a great views of the Himalayas with sunrise on top. After breakfast at Annapurna Base camp, we will ready to return trekking back to Bamboo. Today trek is downhill, so it shouldn’t be very difficult. Overnight stay at Bamboo.

After breakfast, we ready to trek to Jhinu Danda, our first part is uphill trek to Sinuwa, then downhill trek to Chomrung Khola. After crossing bridge at Chomrung Khola, we have to follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chomrung village, then the last part of the trail is steep down to Jhinu Danda. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy natural hot spring  bath, which is just 20 minute away down from Jhinu Danda. Overnight stay at Jhinu Danda.

Today is last day of our trekking, on our way back to Nayapul, we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal and views of Annapurna South and Fishtail is amazing. Our trek will end at Nayapul, then we will take a car/van back to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara.

We take an early morning drive towards Kathmandu. Following the Prithivi Highway, the drive offers beautiful views of the hilly landscapes and gushing rivers along the way. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today. Our representative will drop to you airport approximately 3 hours before your flight schedule.