| Group size: | Min 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 4130m |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Pokhara | Departure from: | Pokhara |
| Meals: | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner | ||
| Accommodation: | Mountain Lodges | ||
| Fitness level: | Easy | ||
Quickest but a complete trek to reach Annapurna Base Camp viewing the spectacular Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441).
Annapurna is the most popular trekking region of Nepal and encounters by 50% and above tourists every year. The beautiful landscapes, the gorgeous mountain views, dense vegetation of rhododendrons, bamboos and giant firs throughout the trial are luring beauties of the trek. Apart from these, the rock-strewn steep trails, rushing rivers, deep waterfalls, and the exceptionally unique cultural practices in the villages mostly dominated by Gurung inhabitants is equally worthwhile to explore. As the trek comes closer to the Annapurna Base Camp the improving views of the wide range of the Himalayas and the cool Himalayan breeze provides the sensational joys. Every moment the trek rewards with the worthwhile watch. It may be culture, landscapes or the pleasant weather. Annapurna Conservation Area Project has the lead role in preserving the floras, faunas, wild lives, and the fragile nature of the region. The conserved area includes both the Base Camps Machapucchre and Annapurna. The trek in the region is also particularly popular because the trial also takes you the famous trekking peaks of Nepal including Tent Peak, Fluted Peak, and Hiunchuli.
Day 01: Drive to Kimche and trek to Ghandruk
Altitude: 1940m/6360 ft. | Drive: 2 and a half hrs. | Trek: 2/3 hrs. | Meal: LD
Day 02: Trek to Chhomrong
Altitude: 2170m/7120ft | Trek: 5 - 6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 03: Trek to Deurali
Altitude: 3,230m/10,597ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Macchapuchre base Camp
Altitude: MBC: 3700m/12135ft and ABC: 4,130m/13,545ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek to Bamboo or Sinwa
Altitude: 2310m/7578ft | Trek: 7-8 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek to Kyumi, drive back to Pokhara
Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BL
Day 01 Drive to Kimche, trek to Ghandurk (Altitude: 1940m/6360 ft. Drive: 2 and a half hrs. Trek: 2/3 hrs. Meal: BLD)
After Breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel. Starting of treks days with a drive towards Kimche following the Modi River. Driving along with off road from Birethanti will end at Kimche. Here, you can rest for a while and start to trek toward Ghandurk. Walking up through the stone steps through the forest, you will reach a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community, is Ghandurk. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 02 Trek to Chhomrong (Altitude: 2170m/7120ft Trek: 5 - 6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Enjoying wonderful views of Himalayas and taking a delightful Gurung breakfast, you will start walking along the steep downhill to the Kimrong River through the forest of Oaks and Rhododendron, taking the closest view of Annapurna South and Fishtail. Afterward, crossing a suspension bridge, follow the smooth trail till Gurung village. Climb uphill trail for a while to reach the top of the ridge that joins the route to Chhomrong. It is the last village settle by the Gurung ethnic tribe as well as an entrance for a Sanctuary. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 03 Trek to Deurali (Altitude: 3,230m/10,597ft Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Following beautiful forest of Rhododendron to Kuldhihar, and walking in an easy downhill, you will reach the Bamboo, and then the trail continues passing through a dark bamboo forest, you will gently ascend in a slightly steep path. Just reaching Himalaya Hotel, the forest gets thinner and you can view the glacial river underneath. Climbing steeply up for a while on a rocky trail through the forest, you will reach Hinko cave. From here, you will encounter several gorges and avalanche track till Daurali. Overnight at Deurali local lodge.
Day 04 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Macchapuchre base Camp (Altitude: MBC: 3700m/12135ft and ABC: 4,130m/13,545ft; Trek: 5-6 hours; Meal: BLD)
Today will be an interesting walk leading you toward ultimate destination of this trek. You will climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail to the mountainside. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp will be a bit strenuous, however, you can get an excellent view of the magnificent Machhapuchhre, and surrounding mountains including Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna. Spending time for a while, you will follow the trail to ABC. It will be a short but exciting walk in a fairly gentle ascent trail to Annapurna South Base Camp. Impressive views of the picturesque landscape and the snowcapped Himalayas surrounding you really feel amazing. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 05 Trek to Bamboo or Sinwa (Altitude: 2310m/7578ft; Trek: 7-8 hours; Meal: BLD)
Spend your time enjoying sunrise view over the Himalayas, then retrace your journey back to Bamboo. It will be the steep downhill walk passing through the forest to the lodge at Bamboo. Take rest and enjoy the refreshing surrounding. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 06 Trek to Kyumi, drive back to Pokhara (Altitude: 1,780m/5,859 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today, you will have a short climb to Khuldi Ghar and retract to Sinuwa hill, hereafter you will follow long downhill to the Chhomrong Khola and continue to trek up to the Chhomrong. After a lunch break, trek steeply descends towards the Jhinu Danda. Here, you will stay for a while and starts walking towards Kyumi. It is a roadside station from where you can catch a vehicle to retrace back to Pokhara. Take rest and relax with a hot shower in the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Rapid Annapurna Base Camp Trek is designed for the trekkers who already reach to Pokhara and willing to trek Annapurna Base Camp accompanied by licensed holding local guide and porter. Services are based on T-House Trek that includes Accommodation with all meals during the trek, Guide, and Porter along with applicable permits. The itinerary is just a standard one and shall be customized as per the services preferred.
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Rapid Annapurna Base Camp Trek is designed for the trekkers who already reach to Pokhara and willing to trek Annapurna Base Camp accompanied by licensed holding local guide and porter. Services are based on T-House Trek that includes Accommodation with all meals during the trek, Guide, and Porter along with applicable permits. The itinerary is just a standard one and shall be customized as per the services preferred.