Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Overview

Annapurna Base camp lies at an altitude of 4130m and is one of the best locations from where the massive peaks of the Annapurna mountain range can be seen up-close.The trek takes you right to the heart of the Annapurna region. With multiple wonderful trails leading to the location with its own beauty to be explored along with its own climbing difficulty, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is suitable for all trekkers.  Along with a wonderful view of the western Himalayas, the trek also takes you through wonderful villages located in the region, showcasing the unique hospitality and culture of the Gurung people. All accommodation along the trail is at Teahouses and guesthouses.

The approximately two week trek begins at Nayapul, a few hours drive from Pokhara. From here, walking through lush green hills and bamboo woodlands, we reach the first destination of our trip Tikhe Dhunga. Staying overnight at a guesthouse, we ascend through a steep trail to Ghorepani the next day that offers amazing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

From Ghorepani the next destination is Tadapani, which we reach after a brief detour to Poonhill. Poonhill offers one of the best sunrise views Nepal has to offer, so we have to leave early from Ghorepani.  Along with views of some twenty mountains of the Annapurna Region. After getting our fill of the wonderful vistas from Poonhill, we descend back, move past Ghorepani to reach Tadapani.

Walking from Tadapani to Chhomrong village through dense Rhododendron forests will be an experience to remember. Chhomrong lies at a low altitude of 2020m only. Staying overnight at Chhomrong, we move to Deurali, staying overnight at Dovan along the way. Deurali is our gateway to the Annapurna base camp.

Moving from Deurali, we follow a steady climb to Macchapucchhre base camp. Amazing vies of the Himchuli, Annapurna, Nilgiri can be seen from here. Spending some time at Macchapuchhre, we walk the same day to the Annapurna Base camp, the main goal of our expedition. The amazing views seen from here are sure to be etched into your memory forever. And the best part is that we get to soend an entire night here.

Next day, after seeing the sunrise, we move to Bamboo where we stay for the night. From bamboo we go to a hotspring at Jhinu Dada, where we can rest our tired body. The next day we trek to Jhinu, where you will be picked up by a jeep and the trek officially ends.

Taking you through the amazing Annapurna region and visiting two base camps in the region along with amazing views of the Himalaya, walking through luscious green forests are the main highlights of this trip, and it sure is worth it.