Annapurna Base Camp Trek-12 Days

Annapurna Base Camp Trek brings to you the sheer scale and enormity of the Himalayas, diversity of rare flora and fauna, contrasting landscapes and vegetation, the unique lifestyle of the local inhabitants, the richness of culture as well as ancient and historical heritage. From the medieval aged heritages of Kathmandu valley and the relaxing, scenic city of Pokhara to the rural countryside with cool waterfalls and pristine rivers, delicious cuisines and welcoming hosts, and enthralling sunrise and sunsets, trekkers are sure to be mesmerized. Join the Annapurna Base Camp Trek to get enthralled with the enormity of the glaciers, be blissful with the colorful rhododendron forest and scenic landscapes and feel triumphant in the natural amphitheater of Annapurna massif amidst the Annapurna Sanctuary. The exploration to Annapurna Base Camp Trek, one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world, begins from Pokhara, the Lake City of Nepal after exploring the cultural and historical heritages in Kathmandu and then traversing through the dramatic road leading to Pokhara. As you start walking from the trail-head of Nayapul, you will soon reach to Birethanti, a beautiful village nearby the Modi River. Explore the rhododendron, bamboo and moss covered forest and put some effort on the long stone staircase as you trek to the village of Ulleri. With the scenic landscape and the view of the mountains including unique Fishtail Mountain, some peaks of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri Peak, you shall trek to ancient trade stoppage of Ghorepani through the settlements of Banthati and Nangethati with Magar communities as the major dwelling community. Hike to the Poonhill for iconic sunrise over the extensive mountain range including the Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail Mountain, Dhampus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Baraha Shikhar Peak and many more.  Through Ghorepani and Ghurjung villages, dominated by the Gurung community, we traverse through bamboo thickets and rhododendron forests, and several rural villages to reach the false base camp of Fishtail Mountain. Trekking ahead of the base of this sacred and unique peak, you shall reach to the base of majestic Annapurna Peak, the climax of Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary. Retracing the same trail through the natural hot water spring at Jhinu Danda, the trek is wrapped up as you reach Pokhara and to Kathmandu.

The beautiful Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderately strenuous adventure experience in the hills of western Nepal. March to June and September to December is the preferred trekking season for this destination though you can also embark it in the winter season. You would go poetic about the majesty of the mountains and scenery, cultural richness and authenticity of the rural lifestyle in this trek.  Join the team of professionals of Himalayan Holyland Treks & Expedition to get the best out of this trek with meticulously designed itinerary, quality service and experienced team members.