We’ll be waiting to pick you up when you arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. You can either fly straight to Pokhara (if you arrive before 12:00) or check into your hotel in Thamel and spend some time in Kathmandu before your trek. If you need to pick up some equipment, you’ll find everything you need close to your hotel in Thamel or Pokhara.
If you decide to spend some time in Kathmandu (or you arrive after 12:00), choose between taking an early flight (~25 minutes) to Pokhara the next morning, or the tourist bus (~7-8 hours), which will add a day to your itinerary.

We’ll take private transport to Nayapul and begin our trek. A short one hour leg stretch and we reach one of our favourite lunch stops in Birethanti. If you haven’t tried it yet, dal bhat is a must. Often vegetables here are freshly picked when you order! After lunch we trek for another two hours up to Tikhedhunga. Passing terraced farmlands, a stunning waterfall and of course you’ll see rural Nepali people going about their business. We stay overnight in Tikhedhunga.

We start our day with a steep 90 minute climb up more than 3,000 steps to Ulleri. From here, take the focus off your legs for a while and enjoy the amazing view of Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft) and Himchuli (6,441m/21,132ft). After another 90 minutes we reach our lunch stop in Banthati. Then we push on for about three hours to Ghorepani, taking a break half way at Nagathati. During the afternoon, we ascend through lush forests of rhododendrons. Trek in March and early April to see them in full bloom – an incredible sight! We stay overnight in Ghorepani. From here, enjoy incredible views of many high mountains including Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft).

The moment you’ve been waiting for! We have an early start to climb about 45 minutes to Poon Hill before sunrise. Then pick your spot, get your camera ready and watch possibly the most impressive sunrise you’ve ever seen! Tick off ten mountains over 7,000m/23,000ft – Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV and V, Gurja Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna South and Gangapurna. In awe, we return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing our trek. After an hour’s climb, we have a great vantage point on the other side. We then slowly descend to the far side of Banthati for lunch. Tadapani is our overnight stay and we arrive there after a steep descent, followed by a good climb through the forest.

On day five we ascend and descend through lush forests, passing small Gurung villages along the way. First we descend to Chule and the Kimrong Khola river before climbing back up to Gurjung. Next stop is Chomrong where we enjoy an amazing view of Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machapuchare and Annapurna III. After a steep descent down steps for 30 minutes, we reach the river and cross a suspension bridge, before climbing back up for another 90 minutes to Sinwa, where Annapurna III and Machapuchare seem closer than ever!

We start the day with a 90 minute walk to Bamboo. Then continue our ascent to Dovan where we stop for lunch. After lunch, we take things a little easier as we acclimatise to the higher altitude. We hike up gradually, stopping at Himalaya for a break and then on to Deurali where we spend the night.

Day seven is challenging as we ascend almost 1,000m/3,280ft. But you’ll forget about your legs when you see the amazing panoramic view opening up around you! The route we take depends on the time of year, as there is an avalanche risk zone between Deurali and Machapuchare Base Camp. We never risk your safety, so in spring we must take a slight detour. After two hours we reach Machapuchare Base Camp and have lunch. We then hike up to tick off your second base camp in one day! The scenery between the two base camps is absolutely spectacular. We spend the night in the heart of the Annapurna Himalaya at Base Camp.

We rise early for our third and most magnificent sunrise of the trek. The mountains seem close enough to touch, and when the light hits them you’ll be grinning from ear to ear. After breakfast we make our way down the same way, past Dovan. All the way to Bamboo, where we spend the night.

Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s all downhill from here! Ask any Nepali – what goes down in the Himalaya must go up! On day ten we hike up gradually for 90 minutes to Sinwa, down for an hour to the river, across the suspension bridge and steeply back up to Chomrong. We lunch here before an easy 45 minute descent to Jhinu Danda where we spend the night. After this challenging trek, you’ll be glad to soak in the relaxing hot springs before dinner!

We finish with an easy hike and meet a jeep to take us back to Pokhara in time for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to explore Pokhara or just relax with a drink and stunning mountain view. Boating on Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) is a must and we think there’s no better time than at sunset. There are lots of other things to see and do in the adventure capital of Nepal, so consider staying a few extra days to soak up the vibe!

We travel back to Kathmandu and meet one last time for an end of Annapurna base camp trek celebration meal at a great local restaurant. Be sure to make some time for souvenir and gift shopping! In Thamel you’ll find amazing and beautiful things for an exceptional price.

We’ll organise your transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. However you may wish to stay a little longer in Kathmandu and explore some UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the stunning ancient city of Bhaktapur. Ask us about including a sightseeing tour in your itinerary!