Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 Days (Luxury Trek)

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Amazing Himalaya Trekking will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight, rest at the hotel and recharge for the adventurous journey ahead.

Starting our journey, we will visit different tourist spots around Kathmandu Valley. Today, we will go sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa. All the sites we visit today are listed as World Heritage Sites. While you visit amazing spots around Kathmandu Valley, our team will prepare a Trekking Permit for you.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Located in the heart of Kathmandu, it showcases the rich architecture and cultural heritage. The main attractions are visiting temples, palaces built between the 12th and 18th centuries, Hanuman Dhoka, and the Kumari Ghar (home of the living goddess).

Swayambhunath: Known as Monkey Temple, it lies on one of the top hills of Kathmandu Valley and offers a panoramic view of Kathmandu. Both Buddhists and Hindus revere this Heritage Site. It features a stupa with Buddha’s eyes painted on it, symbolizing the Buddha’s all-seeing nature, and is surrounded by monasteries.

The next stop is Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visitors and devotees around the world come here to offer prayers. Located on the bank of the Bagmati River, only Hindus are allowed inside the temple premises; other visitors are welcome to explore the outer complex of Pashupatinath. From a respectful distance, you can observe various rituals and ceremonies and soak in the serene atmosphere of the temple grounds.

Boudhanath: One of the popular tourist destinations in Kathmandu, the place gives a spiritual vibe with Tibetan chanting and mantras. Spend quality time clicking pictures in the rooftop cafe and enjoy local Tibetan cuisine there. Around Stupa, there are many souvenir and handicraft items in local shops that you can take back home as a permanent memory of your trip and as a token of Nepali heritage

After a hearty breakfast, we will take a 30-minute flight to Pokhara. Enjoy your flight as you can witness views of the Annapurna Ranges, breathtaking landscapes, and the valley. Upon arrival, we will drive to Jhinu Dada, which will take around 3 hours. Jhinu Dada will be our starting point for the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.

Enjoy lunch in Jhinu Dada, our trek towards Chomorong (2150 meters) will start, taking around 2 hours. As we continue, the mountains seem to draw closer with each step. We will spend the night at a trekkers’ lodge.

Starting our trek with a sharp downhill walk until we reach the Chomrong Khola at 1,900 meters. From there, we’ll have a steep climb toward Doban. After passing Ghandruk, we’ll enjoy stunning views of the Modi Khola Valley. We’ll end our day with an overnight stay at a Trekkers Lodge.

Our trek will take us through the jungle from Dovan to Deurali. Enjoying a peaceful scenic hike, this part of the trek involves a gradual climb through the Himalayan wilderness, offering stunning landscapes and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene natural environment. After reaching Deurali, which lies at an altitude of 3230 meters, we will rest overnight in a guesthouse.

From Derurali, we will continue our journey towards Machhapuchhre Base Camp, which lies at an elevation of 3700 meters. It will take us 5 hours to reach it. We will take a trail alongside the river on a stony path, from which we can view Himalchuli and Machhapuchhre all along the way. Enjoy a magnificent view of the steep wall of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Massif. Overnight in Trekkers Lodge.

Today, we’ll start our journey early towards our final destination, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, setting off before the sun rises in the chilly, windy air. The hike is longer than usual and takes around 7 to 8 hours. The path is quite steep, but we can walk slowly to avoid distress. Along the way, we will come across the stunning views of Nilgiri, Mardi Himal, and finally, Annapurna itself. We’ll now spend some time at the Annapurna Base Camp, soaking into peaceful surroundings.

Afterward, we’ll head back down to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and start our descent, stopping at the Himalaya Hotel at 2920 meters to spend the night in a trekkers’ lodge and reflect on our journey to the remarkable peaks of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.

Today marks the eighth day of our Luxury Annapurna Base Camp Trek. We will return to Jhunu Dada, our initial starting point of  Annapurna Base Camp. Along the way, we will pass landmarks like Doban and Bamboo Lodges, head towards Chomorong Khola, and climb up to Chomorong. The trek to Jhinu Dada will take around 5 to 6 hours.

After reaching Jhinu Dada, we will take a local jeep bus back to Pokhara. The ride will take around three hours. After reaching Pokhara, we will spend the night reflecting on our remarkable journey.

We will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. The drive will take 6 to 7 hours. After reaching Kathmandu, we will rest in the hotel.

Our adventurous ten-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp Luxury Trek ends today. You will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport to return to your destination. We will bid you farewell and hope to see you again.