Nepal
This trek climbs into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a ring of high peaks around Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m. You start with a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a drive to Naya Pul. From there you walk up through terraced fields, rhododendron forest and hill villages towards the mountains. The first part of the ro…
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Nepal
This trek climbs into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a ring of high peaks around Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m. You start with a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a drive to Naya Pul. From there you walk up through terraced fields, rhododendron forest and hill villages towards the mountains.
The first part of the route takes in Ghorepani and an early-morning hike up Poon Hill (3,210m), one of Nepal's best-known sunrise viewpoints. You continue through Tadapani and Chomrong, then follow the Modi Khola valley up past Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m).
On Day 8 you reach Annapurna Base Camp itself, surrounded by snow peaks, before turning back down the valley. The return goes via Sinuwa and Jhinu Danda to Syauli Bazaar, then by road to Pokhara and a flight to Kathmandu.
A first-aid-trained, government-licensed guide leads the trek, with porters for your main bag. Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, guesthouses on the trail, meals while trekking, the Kathmandu–Pokhara flights and your Annapurna permits are all included. The trek is graded strenuous and is best in spring and autumn.
Airport transfers; 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and a 3-star hotel in Pokhara; Guesthouse accommodation on the trek; Standard breakfast, lunch and dinner on trekking days; Kathmandu–Pokhara flights; First-aid-trained, government-licensed guide; Porters (1 porter per 2 trekkers; 18 kg maximum per porter); Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS; Filtered water with meals; Staff costs; Government taxes and administrative fees; Duffle bag, trekking map and completion certificate
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu; International flights and airport departure tax; Nepal entry visa (USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days); Travel insurance; Excess baggage over 9 kg per person on the trek; Extra nights in Kathmandu (early arrival, late departure or early return); Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, bottled water, hot and cold drinks, hot showers, alcohol, Wi-Fi, calls, battery charging, extra porters); Personal clothing and equipment; Tips for guides, porters and staff