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10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek
10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek
10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek
10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Trip Details
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Trekking
  • Transport: Deluxe tourist bus & private car
  • Food: Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during trek
  • Accommodation: 3- star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Lodge during trekking and tented
  • Group Size: 1-16
  • Max Elevation: 4130m

Highlights

  • A moderately difficult trekking route in the Annapurna Mountain region.
  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara through the eye-catching landscapes and natural vistas.
  • An amazing feeling of achievement after stepping into the Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters).
  • The best view you can ever get of the Annapurna Massif and other mountain ranges like Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli, and Machapuchhre.
  • Chance to explore the Annapurna Sanctuary where you can also walk under the lush rhododendron forests.
  • Immersing into the lifestyle, tradition, culture, and delicacies of the local Magar and Gurungs residing in the Annapurna trekking region.
  • Trekkers get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the wilderness of the Himalayas of Nepal and spend some leisure time in the peace and calmness of nature.

About 10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous and climbed base camp treks in Nepal. Did you know that every year around 70 thousand people go for the trek to Annapurna Base Camp? Leading us to an altitude of 4130 meters above sea level, this base camp shows the best of the best vistas of the Himalayan region of Nepal.

There is another amazing fact about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and that is trekkers will get a chance to ascend to two base camps with this single package. Yes, the route to the Annapurna Base Camp also takes us through the Machhapuchhre Base Camp at an altitude of 3700 meters. We reach there on the fifth day and the sixth day; we ascend to the Annapurna Base Camp. The sunrise view from this base camp is nothing less than pure magic.

The Annapurna Sanctuary also consists of several other mountain peaks including Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Believe us, you will be stargazed once you start the trail. Right from the start of the trek, trekkers can experience the best of nature, waterfalls, serene rivers, the chirping of birds, and lush forests. On top of that, the warm hospitality of the locals makes the journey even better and enjoyable.

Why Adventure Bound for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Adventure Bound Nepal is a trustworthy trekking agency in Nepal with more than 15 years of experience. Helping trekkers experience the wilderness of the Himalayas and offering them the best of adventures in Nepal. Our team of professional trekking guides and tour operators make sure that trekkers face no difficulties throughout the journey. Furthermore, here are a few more reasons why you should choose Advenuture Bound for the Annapurna Base Camp trek: - 

  • Adventure Bound offers the most reasonable and affordable pricing for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
  • We provide highly technical, professional, and government-licensed guides for the trekking journey.
  • Our guides are also mostly locals of the same trekking region and have exceptional spoken English.
  • The Adventure Bound team is ready with all the necessary first aid kits, oximeters to ensure the health, hygiene, and fitness of the trekkers.
  • We also provide trekking essentials like down jackets, sleeping bags, and duffel bags if the trekkers do not have their own. (This must be returned after the trek)
  • Our team is ready to help assist the trekkers 24/7 during the expedition.
  • With Adventure Bound, you can also customize the Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary if the default itinerary does not meet your requirements.
  • Our team arranges the best accommodation and three times meals during the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
  • We put safety, adventure, and memories on the top tier of priorities for the trekkers.

Permits Required for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Every trekker must know this is one of the most important pieces of information before booking the package. All of the trekking areas of Nepal are protected and preserved. Therefore, anyone who wants to ascend to any trials in the Annapurna region must acquire a few permits or passes.

Trekkers will need two permits for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and they are:

  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

The cost of both of these permits will be included in the total package cost, which means that the trekkers do not have to worry about that. However, you must be more confident about taking both of these permits with you while ascending the trek.

Best Time to Visit the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is highly influenced by the climatic and weather conditions of the Annapurna Massif and other surrounding peaks in the Annapurna region. Nevertheless, trekkers must be very aware of the best season or time to go for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek before actually ascending the trail.

The best season to go for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is in the Spring season (March to May) and Autumn season (September to November). During these seasons, the weather is pleasant, the sky is clear, and the route is also comparatively less difficult. Moreover, trekkers can also get better facilities as most of the tea houses and lodges will be opened during these two seasons. As all the aspects and conditions perfectly fall in the trekker’s favor, trekking the Annapurna Base Camp route will be easier in these seasons.

Cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for 2024 and 2025

If you choose to go for the trek with Adventure Bound, you can certainly expect the most reasonable and affordable cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Adventure Bound's services and packages are designed and developed with less to spend and more to enjoy motto. So, we make sure that trekkers get the best of adventure while spending as little as possible during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

However, the cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek during 2024 and 2025 can vary based on the number of people in the group. So, please refer to the table to understand before booking the package.

Itinerary

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The day you arrive at the Kathmandu Airport will be counted as the first day of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. After landing at the airport, you will be attended by the representatives from Adventure Bound and escorted to the hotel in a private vehicle. Check-in at the hotel, freshen up yourself, and have the welcome drink. After that, you can dedicate this day to exploring Kathmandu and its specialties. Go around the places and try different delicacies offered by the local hotels as well as fancy cafes and pubs.

The Adventure Bound team requests the trekkers to visit to the office in the evening. We will have a session with the guides who will instruct and inform you about the entire Annapurna Base Camp 10 Day Trek map and itinerary. With that, it's the time to sleep.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1400m

On the second day, our guides will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus stop after breakfast. From the bus stop, the trekkers board a tourist bus that takes them to Pokhara. Kathmandu to Pokhara is approximately 8 hours.

The route from Kathmandu to Pokhara is something everyone enjoys during their visit to Nepal. Passing through several villages, rivers, and waterfalls, and driving along the Trishuli and Marshyangdi river valleys, trekkers will enjoy these eight hours spent in the tourist bus. The bus takes you to the Pokhara bus station. From there, the guides will transfer you to the hotel where you can freshen up. Utilize the rest of the day to immerse in the natural beauty and peacefulness of Pokhara, the city of lakes.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 822m

Today, our journey will be divided into two half; first a drive from the hotel at Pokhara to Matque (Jhinu Dada) and second, a trek from Jhinu Dada to Chhomrong. As trekkers have their breakfast in the hotel in Pokhara, our representatives (your guides) will take you on a drive to Matque. Before reaching Matque, we pass a checkpoint named Nayapul, where trekkers need to get their ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) checked.

After about 2.5 hours of walking, we reach the starting point of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek by crossing a 287-meter-long suspension bridge (over the Kimrong Khola) that connects Jhinu Dada to the Kimrong Khola Valley. The second part of today's journey begins with a trek from Jhinu Dada to Chhomrong. Be attentive while crossing the bridge because you will witness the magical scenes of the surrounding landscapes and the river below the bridges. Moreover, as soon as you cross the bridge, you can also notice a helipad.

Once we cross the bridge, we need to ascend for around 2.5 more hours over the stone stairs that lead us to the final stop for the day, Chhomrong Village. This village is beautifully and traditionally settled by the Gurungs and also consists of multiple lodges. Spend the day with the majestic views of the mountains.

  • Accommodation: Lodge / Teahouse
  • Place: Chhomrong
  • Altitude: 2170m

Spending a night in the chill and cool environment of Chhomrong certainly makes you fresh and ready for the upcoming journey. On the fourth day, we need to ascend from 2170 meters to 2900 meters. As it is a quite long route of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek map, we need to start walking early in the morning.

The route starts with a drop to the Chhomrong Khola accompanied by a tiny settlement of Bamboo. From there, we climb up to Khuldighar continuing to a forest a little further. The final section of this part of the 10 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek passes through rhododendron forests before leading us to the Himalaya Hotel for the overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge / Teahouse
  • Place: Himalaya
  • Altitude: 2900m

Say hello to the day when you reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 meters). We leave the Himalayan Hotel early in the morning after breakfast and first ascend to Deurali. The first part of this section of the Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek from Deurali passes through a lush forest. Here, you might also get lucky enough to witness wildlife. Moreover, trekkers will also get to see the Hinku cave where they can rest and experience the beauty of the place.

Ascending to Deurali means that trekkers will reach an altitude of 3200 meters. So, from this section of the trek, we can notice fewer trees and the level of oxygen also decreases significantly. Due to this reason, there is also a higher chance of altitude sickness. However, the epic glimpses of Gangapurna mountain from the middle of two hills make the experience even more spectacular. Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek is 2 more hours away from Deurali. This base camp is 3700 meters above sea level but still offers many beautiful lodges and hotels for the trekkers to stay and acclimatize.

Besides, you also get an exceptional point of view of the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak. We will stay in lodges at MBC for the night after having a fulfilling and delicious dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge / Teahouse
  • Place: Machhapuchhre Base Camp
  • Altitude: 3700m

On the sixth day, we start the trek even before having breakfast. The reason behind that is that we need to reach the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for the mesmerizing sunrise view. This trek to Annapurna Base Camp Trek from MBC takes only 2 hours but offers one of the best trekking experiences of the entire route. The view from 4130 meters above the sea level of the first ray of sun hitting the mountains is out of the league.

We ascend parallel to the glacial water coming from Annapurna with flowers and mountains all around. The entire route is comparatively easy and we also get signs of different hotels and lodges as we reach the Annapurna Base Camp. Moreover, you will also meet many climbers on their way to ascend to the top of the 10th tallest mountain in the world.

The trekkers will spend some time in the Annapurna Base Camp and then descend on a route that takes us to the Himalaya Hotel. We will not spend much time in the base camp because of the extreme weather and climatic conditions. The descending journey from ABC to Himalaya Hotel is pretty much easy so we will get down from 4130 meters to 2900 meters above sea level within a short period.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge / Teahouse
  • Place: Himalaya
  • Altitude: 4130m

After another cozy and comfortable stay in the Himalaya Hotel, we descend to Chhomrong on the seventh day. Even though this is a descending section of the 10 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek, it takes about 5 to 6 hours for the trekkers to come down from 2900 meters to 2170 meters above sea level. This route also offers scenic views of different settlements, forests, rhododendron blooms, and tea houses.

You can enjoy this section of the trek to Annapurna Base Camp with the guides and other fellow trekkers. Share your experiences, talk to your trekking mates and you will not even notice reaching Chhomrong. Utilize the rest of the time exploring the locality of Chhomrong before having dinner and an overnight stay in a cozy and comfortable hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge / Teahouse
  • Place: Chhomrong
  • Altitude: 2170m

Our trek on the eighth day leads us to the starting point of the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking route, Matque. Do you remember starting the expedition from this point? Yup, we are here again. It will not take us too long to reach from Chhomrong to Matque because if you remember even the ascending journey was just 4 hours long.

Keep a slow and steady pace even while descending as there is nothing to hurry about. Once you reach Matque, our guides will drive you back to the hotel in Pokhara. You can check in at the hotel, freshen up, and then enjoy your evening and night in the Pokhara Lakeside. After such a tiring and high-altitude trek, spending quality time by the lakeside gives you calmness, relaxation, and a feeling of accomplishment as well.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 822m

On the ninth day of the 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek package with Adventure Bound, we drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara. The same views and scenarios but from a different perspective. Yes, this drive will be full of memories, experiences, and an excitement of accomplishment.

Within six hours of drive, we reach Kathmandu from where you will be escorted to the hotel in Kathmandu. On this day, you can rest in the hotel itself or explore the nearby areas. Moreover, we also welcome you for a farewell dinner, totally, from our side. Share your experiences, and feedback, and enjoy the last day in Nepal. After that, you can sleep in a cozy room in the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1400m

Congratulations on the successful walk to the base camp of the tenth-tallest peak in the world. We hope that you enjoy the entire Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Adventure Bound. On the tenth day, our representatives will take you to the Airport in a private vehicle from where you will board the flight and return to your country.

Cost Details

Included

  • Pick-up and Drop services to and from the hotel during international flight schedule
  • 2-night comfortable hotel at Kathmandu
  • 2-night comfortable hotel in Pokhara
  • Tourist bus transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Private transport from/to Matque.
  • 1 Professional Trekking Guide, all necessary insurance, meals, and allowances
  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • 3 Meals a day during the trek breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All applicable permits
  • Down Jacket, sleeping bag, and duffel bag (if needed)
  • One map of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
  • First-aid medical kit
  • Government taxes & office service charge

Not Included

  • Cost of the Porter that you take for the trek, we recommend 1 porter ($180)
  • Travel and Health Insurance, which covers emergency Rescues and evacuations
  • During trekking time, personal expenses, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, coke, juice, bottled and hot water, hot shower, WI-FI, battery charging, etc.
  • Tipping: For guide and porter (expected after the completion of the trek)
  • Flight to or from Pokhara if in case you want to go via air.

Useful Information

Challenges during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is undeniably one of the best trekking routes in the Himalayas of Nepal. As stated above, every year, a lot of people visit Nepal to ascend to the base camp of the tenth tallest peak in the world. Such amazing experiences, landscapes, hospitality, and nature's blessing make it perfect for escaping everyday hassle and spending a few days peacefully. However, there certainly are some challenges that trekkers might face during the ascend to the base camp of Annapurna Peak.

● For beginners, it might be quite difficult at a higher altitude due to the risks of altitude sickness.

● Even if you visit the trek in the best season, you might face difficulties in finding a perfect accommodation centre due to the higher number of trekkers on this route.

● If you do not follow the instructions provided by the guides, it might be difficult to navigate through the route and this also introduces several other risks.

● International trekkers might not be aware of the traditions and culture of that area, which can cause serious issues and hurt sentiments.

● At higher altitudes, trekkers might have to pay for some basic facilities like internet, hot water, and mobile charging.

However, you can be safe from all of these challenges by booking the Annapurna Base Camp 10 Days Trek with Adventure Bound. Our team dedicates itself to providing the best of the best services and experiences to the trekkers throughout the journey.

How to Prepare for the Annapurna Base Camp 10 Day Trek

As we have stated some of the major challenges that can occur during the expedition to the Annapurna Base Camp, trekkers must be aware of that and prepare accordingly. Make sure that you are perfectly ready for an adventurous trek in a comparatively remote part of the country.

Here are a few ways to prepare for the 10 Day Annapurna Base Camp 10 Day Trek:

● Firstly, trekkers must do as much research as possible about the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking route. Read blogs, watch videos, and talk to the experienced trekker (if not, you can also inquire with Adventure Bound.)

● Start training for the trek before a few months so that you can prepare yourself both physically and mentally.

● Do not consume any types of alcoholic beverages or nicotine if you want to have a successful and exciting trekking experience.

● We suggest the trekkers work out a lot on endurance training and strengthening of their legs.

● Make sure that you pack very smartly. We suggest the backpacks to have everything that you need for the expedition but not very heavy as well.

● If you feel like you cannot carry heavy loads while walking up to the Annapurna Base Camp, you can also take a porter with you (recommended).

● Make sure that you choose the best trekking and travel agency in Nepal for this trek and check all the documents of the agency before booking the package.

● Keep your mind as calm and peaceful as possible and do not get too excited because that can also cause negative effects during the expedition.

Packing for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Do you know that a perfectly packed bag pack determines the success rate of any trekking experience in the Himalayas? Yes, if you want to make sure that the 10 Day Annapurna Base Camp trek is challenge-free for you, you must be very smart while ascending the trek.

Here are some of the major things to pack while ascending to the base camp of the Annapurna Base Camp:

● Warm and fast-drying clothes like a down jacket, trekking t-shirts, shorts, trekking pants, and socks.

● Gloves, beanies, and warm caps.

● Wind-proof jackets

● Sunglasses, sunscreens, and hats to protect yourselves from the rays of the sun.

● Non-trekking shoes or sandals to kick off your stay in the hotels and lodges.

● Sleeping bags, warm quilt, and sleep sheet.

● Long-sleeved thermal tops.

● Toiletries like towels, soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.

● Water purification tablets, water bottles, and first aid kits.

● All of the necessary documents like permits, passes, personal information, and VISA.

How to Book the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Are you excited to go on this amazing trek to the base camp of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek? We have the perfect package for all the adventure seekers out there. You can easily book the Annapurna Base Camp Trek package via the Adventure Bound website. All you need to do is fill up the required information on the right-hand side of this package and pay 20% of the entire package cost as a pre-booking confirmation cost.

If you want to go for some inquiries and questions, connect with us via WhatsApp and Viber directly call us at +977 9851046019 (LAXMAN ARYAL). The Adventure Bound Nepal team will be ready to help the trekkers and adventure hunters anytime. We make sure that trekkers have the best journey and that they get the fullest opportunity to enjoy the Himalayas of Nepal.