Overview
The seven days Annapurna base camp is a moderate and nature trek. This short version trek is perfect for the people having no much time to do the regular trek to Annapurna base camp.
Famous for hiking, trekking, climbing the ABC trek gives you the glimpse of extreme Nepalese Himalayas, the culture of different communities, traditions and values, unique and rare vegetation and unforgettable trail through the snowy landscapes.
Surrounded by the many Himalayan ranges, the Annapurna base camp makes you witness some of the great insights of Annapurna range and famous virgin fishtail (Machhapuchhre) mountain dominating the skyline above Pokhara. Our seven days Annapurna camp trek will take you through forests and charming traditional villages of Ghandruk and Chhomrong Gurung village.
Best time for trek
Summer: (March to May)
Winter: (September to November)
Famous for hiking, trekking, climbing the ABC trek gives you the glimpse of extreme Nepalese Himalayas, the culture of different communities, traditions and values, unique and rare vegetation and unforgettable trail through the snowy landscapes.
Surrounded by the many Himalayan ranges, the Annapurna base camp makes you witness some of the great insights of Annapurna range and famous virgin fishtail (Machhapuchhre) mountain dominating the skyline above Pokhara. Our seven days Annapurna camp trek will take you through forests and charming traditional villages of Ghandruk and Chhomrong Gurung village.
Best time for trek
Summer: (March to May)
Winter: (September to November)
Itinerary
Day1: Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara - drive to Nayapul 55km - Trek to hot spring (1730m)
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will head towards the Pokhara from the flight. Once we reach Pokhara, the trek starts with the drive about 55km to Nayapul. With the 30 minutes’ walk from the Nayapul, we will reach the village of Birethannti. Showing our trekking permit and TIMS card in the counter, we will be following the trekking route of Modi Khola, village of Syaulibazar, Queme new bridge and crossing several rice field with beautifully settled hamlets. The day’s trek stops after we reach at hot spring jhinudandha with the overnight at lodge.
Day2: Hot spring to Dovan (2600m)
In day 2, after breakfast in hot spring jhinudandha our trekking goes slightly up to the chhomrung. We will be climbing up to the Taklung village with further uphill to the chhomrung village. The trail drops down at the set of stone steps to chhomrung Khola moving towards uphill to Sinuwa going through the rhododendron forest to Kuldi. Next, we will be entering the Modi Khola. You can only find the few lodges in the bamboo opening during the high season only. From the bamboo, we will walk to Dovan and have overnight at lodge.
Day3: Dovan to Machhapuchhare base camp(3700m)
The day three trek starts from the Dovan and ends to machhapuchhare base camp. With the narrow Modi Khola valley gifts you almost with a base of Macchapuchree base camp. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Hiuchhuli, Annapurna ranges and ever-changing Machhapuchhare.The solid wall of snowcapped peaks of Annapurna I, Annapurna II and the fish spire of Machhapuchhare offers you with heavenly insights. With the increasingly thin air altitude sickness may start from MBC heading uphill to Annapurna Base Camp.
Day4: Machhapuchhare base camp to Annapurna base camp (4130m) and back to Dovan
In day four, we will be heading to main trekking destination, i.e. Annapurna base camp. After the trek of about 3 hours, you can catch the sight of remarkable landscapes, majestic panoramic view of snowcapped mountains peaks, Himalayan culture existing beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna region. You can explore the whole day with put the rest enjoying the mountain air and view.
In the end, we will be stepping back to the Dovan for the overnight.
Day 5: Dovan to Chhomrung (2170m)
After breakfast in Dovan trail leads to Sinuwa via bamboo. We will be climbing out of the side valley passing through remarkable deep forests of bamboo and rhododendron. You can take a rest in the stopping points and enjoy the view with some cups of tea/coffee. We will step back to the chhomorong village and spending the night there.
Day 6: Chhomrung to Ghandruk (1990m)
At the day six, we will be saying goodbye to Modikhola upper valley, and head towards the Kim rung Khola to Ghandruk – The famous Gurung Village. Decorated with the Buddhist monasteries and prayer flag you can enjoy the Gurung culture and their warm hospitality there.
Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara(900m) – Kathmandu
The last day of trekking. We will be heading downwards for about 3 hours to reach birethati .and talking the half an hour walk we will arrive at Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. From there you can either catch a flight to Kathmandu or enjoy the different sites of Pokhara.
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will head towards the Pokhara from the flight. Once we reach Pokhara, the trek starts with the drive about 55km to Nayapul. With the 30 minutes’ walk from the Nayapul, we will reach the village of Birethannti. Showing our trekking permit and TIMS card in the counter, we will be following the trekking route of Modi Khola, village of Syaulibazar, Queme new bridge and crossing several rice field with beautifully settled hamlets. The day’s trek stops after we reach at hot spring jhinudandha with the overnight at lodge.
Day2: Hot spring to Dovan (2600m)
In day 2, after breakfast in hot spring jhinudandha our trekking goes slightly up to the chhomrung. We will be climbing up to the Taklung village with further uphill to the chhomrung village. The trail drops down at the set of stone steps to chhomrung Khola moving towards uphill to Sinuwa going through the rhododendron forest to Kuldi. Next, we will be entering the Modi Khola. You can only find the few lodges in the bamboo opening during the high season only. From the bamboo, we will walk to Dovan and have overnight at lodge.
Day3: Dovan to Machhapuchhare base camp(3700m)
The day three trek starts from the Dovan and ends to machhapuchhare base camp. With the narrow Modi Khola valley gifts you almost with a base of Macchapuchree base camp. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Hiuchhuli, Annapurna ranges and ever-changing Machhapuchhare.The solid wall of snowcapped peaks of Annapurna I, Annapurna II and the fish spire of Machhapuchhare offers you with heavenly insights. With the increasingly thin air altitude sickness may start from MBC heading uphill to Annapurna Base Camp.
Day4: Machhapuchhare base camp to Annapurna base camp (4130m) and back to Dovan
In day four, we will be heading to main trekking destination, i.e. Annapurna base camp. After the trek of about 3 hours, you can catch the sight of remarkable landscapes, majestic panoramic view of snowcapped mountains peaks, Himalayan culture existing beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna region. You can explore the whole day with put the rest enjoying the mountain air and view.
In the end, we will be stepping back to the Dovan for the overnight.
Day 5: Dovan to Chhomrung (2170m)
After breakfast in Dovan trail leads to Sinuwa via bamboo. We will be climbing out of the side valley passing through remarkable deep forests of bamboo and rhododendron. You can take a rest in the stopping points and enjoy the view with some cups of tea/coffee. We will step back to the chhomorong village and spending the night there.
Day 6: Chhomrung to Ghandruk (1990m)
At the day six, we will be saying goodbye to Modikhola upper valley, and head towards the Kim rung Khola to Ghandruk – The famous Gurung Village. Decorated with the Buddhist monasteries and prayer flag you can enjoy the Gurung culture and their warm hospitality there.
Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara(900m) – Kathmandu
The last day of trekking. We will be heading downwards for about 3 hours to reach birethati .and talking the half an hour walk we will arrive at Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. From there you can either catch a flight to Kathmandu or enjoy the different sites of Pokhara.
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Useful Information
Duration
7 Days
Season
Fall
Region
Annapurna
Grade
Medium
Altitude
4120m
Walking
5/6 hours
Accommodation
Hotel/Teahouse
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