Rapid Annapurna Base Camp 5 Days 5 days

Annapurna Base Camp is a worthwhile exploration to the immensely beautiful landscape surround by the magnificent peaks Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441). 

The western Nepal offers verities of landscape with welcoming culture, where Annapurna region lies. Annapurna is the most popular trekking region of Nepal and encounters by 50% and above tourists every years. The beautiful landscapes, the gorgeous mountain views, dense vegetation of rhododendrons, bamboos and giant firs throughout the trial are luring beauties of the trek. Apart from these, the rock strewn steep trials, rushing rivers, deep waterfalls and the exceptionally unique cultural practices in the villages mostly dominated by Gurung inhabitants is  equally worthwhile to explore. As the trek comes closer to the Annapurna Base Camp the improving views of the wide range of Himalayas and the cool Himalayan breeze provides the sensational joys. During every moment trekking on 

Annapurna Base Camp 

trail rewards you with the worthwhile watch of various culture, landscapes or the pleasant weather. Annapurna Conservation Area Project has the lead role in preserving the floras, faunas, wild lives, and fragile nature of the region. The conserved area includes both the Base Camps Machapucchre and Annapurna. The trek in the region is also particularly popular because the trial also takes you the famous trekking peaks of Nepal including Tent Peak, Fluted Peak and Hiunchuli. In addition, if you have limited time and wish to enjoy natural beauties, enhance cultural experiences; you could join our Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek-10 Days. You could also join our challenging trekking route to Annapurna Region by joining our Round Annapurna Trek-19 Days or Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit Trek-15 Days.  If you are not satisfied with this itinerary or if you want to customize this package in your timeline or budget, then you could contact us, or email to [email protected]

Outline Itinerary:

1st Day: Arrival in Pokhara and Drive to Matque (1070m/3510ft), and Trek to Chhomrong (2170m/7119ft), 2 hrs driving, and 3-4 hrs walking. 

2nd Day: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya (2920m/9578ft) - 6-7 hrs walking. 

3rd Day: Trek from Himalaya to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) (4130m/13550ft) - 6-7 hrs walking.

 4th Day: ABC to Bamboo (2310m/7579ft) - 6-7 hrs walking.

 5th Day: Trek from Bamboo to Matque - 4-5 hrs walking and drive to Pokhara (2 hrs).

Costs

What is included

✔ Airport transfer by Hiking Nepal office representative in a private vehicle

✔ Full board meal during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea & coffee, seasonal fruits)

✔ English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)

✔ All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance

✔ Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee

✔ Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt,  Adventure Certificate

✔ Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek on request

✔ All government and local taxes as applicable 
What is not included

❌ Nepal Visa – (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)

❌ Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Except welcome/farewell dinner)

❌ Travel insurance

❌ Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.

❌ Cost incurred during emergency, evacuations

❌Tips for Guide/porters/driver …

Map

Altitude Chart

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Pokhara and Drive to Samrung (1070m/3510ft), and Trek to Sinwa (2360m/ 7552ft) – 25-minute flight, 2 and half hrs driving, and 3 and half hrs walking.

Our trekking for Rapid Annapurna Base Camp starts from Pokhara. Today, if you a flying from Kathmandu, you should try for first flight, so that you can join our group and drive to Samrung. We will be driving for Samrung after having breakfast. It will be 2 and half hours’ drive in a normal road condition. Once, you reach at Samrung, your guide will shortly brief you about the surrounding as well as next destination. Follow the terrace village and farm fields trail till Chhomrong River, crossing a bridge, you will walk uphill trail till Sinuwa hill. Enjoy the mountain trail and the settlements. Overnight stay at Local Mountain Lodge.

Day 2: Trek from Sinuwa to Himalaya (2920m/9578ft) – 6-7 hrs walking.

Today, you will be trekking towards Himalaya. You will be entering to the dark and thick forest of Rhododendron till Khuldighar. Now, you will follow a long and steep steps downhill trail crossing Bamboo, oaks and Rhododendron forest towards Bamboo. Take rest for a while and then we will move towards the Himalaya. Enjoy the scenario. Overnight stay at Local Mountain Lodge.

Day 3: Trek from Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (Altitude: 3,700m/12210 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)

A charming day of Sanctuary trip is when you reach at Annapurna base Camp. Climbing steeply for a while on a rocky trail through the forest, you will reach at Hinko cave. From here, you will encounter several gorge and avalanche track till Daurali, where you will take rest and have lunch. Following the trail to the Sanctuary crossing avalanche path, ascend toward the Macchapucchre base camp, a grassy moraine platform with several lodges. Allowing time, you can go to ridge to grasp the picturesque views of Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Macchapucchre. Overnight stay at Local Mountain Lodge.

Day 4: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp and back to Bamboo (Altitude: 4,130m/13,545ft. 3,231m /12210 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

A charming day of Sanctuary trip is when you reach at Annapurna base Camp. It will be a short but exciting walk in a fairly gentle ascent trail to Annapurna South Base Camp. An impressive view of picturesque landscape and snowcapped Himalayas surrounding you really feels amazing. Exploring for a while, now you retrace back to the Bamboo for overnight stay.

Day 5: Trek from Bamboo to Matque – 4-5 hrs walking and drive to Pokhara (2 hrs).

Today, you will have a short climb to Khuldi Ghar and retract to Sinuwa hill, here after you will follow long downhill to the Chhomrong Khola and continue trek up to the Chhomrong. After a lunch break, trek steeply descends towards Matque. From Matque, we will be driving back to Pokhara. Both the private and sharing jeep is available for driving back to Pokhara.