Annapurna Base Camp Trek 13 Days ( Budget Trek)

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Amazing Himalaya will greet you and take you to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Before starting with our trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, we will be exploring Kathmandu Valley by visiting famous tourist spots like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunathstupa, and Boudhanath Stupa which are all listed in UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur, sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. The major attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square are Kumari Ghar, Goddess Taleju Bhawani Temple, Kasthamandap Temple, and Kal Bhairav. You can also witness stunning ancient Newari architecture around the Durbar premises.

Pashupatinath Temple is a sacred site for Hindu pilgrims worldwide. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River in Kathmandu. The temple is built in Nepali Pagoda style, with intricate carvings and beautiful decorations highlighting Nepal’s rich historical and artistic history. Hindus are only allowed inside the temple premises, but others can enjoy the temple area from a respectful distance.

Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, is on top of a hill and has historical significance associated with the foundation of Kathmandu Valley. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kathmandu.

Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world and a popular tourist spot in Kathmandu. You will experience a spiritual vibe around the Boudhanath area with Tibetan chanting and mantras. Strolling around the Boudhanath stupa is a different kind of experience. You can sit in one of the rooftop cafes in Boudhanath to soak into the spiritual vibe of the site. Around the stupa, there are many handicrafts and souvenir shops, and you can get something to take back home.

While you enjoy sightseeing around Kathmandu, our representative will prepare for trekking permission for the Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

After an early morning breakfast, our itinerary will take us to Pokhara. We will drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu, passing through an impressive mountain landscape and past peaceful villages. The city is located directly on Fewa Lake, and we have a wonderful view of the immediate and close-up mountain panorama of the Annapurna massif and other Himalaya ranges. From here, numerous hiking trails begin in the Annapurna area. Overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will drive about 2.5 hours from Pokhara to Ghandruk, the starting point for our trekking. Ghandruk accommodates the largest Gurung village, which has unique architecture and a sense of community; most of the men from Gurung village are either retired British army officers or are still serving in the British army in the Gorkha regiment.

Upon reaching Ghandruk we will enjoy a heartly lunch, then begin our trek to Chomrong. The hike will take approximately 4-5 hours. As we ascend, you’ll notice the mountains drawing closer, offering ever more impressive views. Overnight in Trekkers Lodge.

Starting our trek from Chomorung, we will descend steeply until we cross the Chomrong Khola (1,900m). Then, the trail ascends steeply to Dovan. Once we cross Chomorung, we will enjoy a serene view of Modi Khola Valley. We will spend the night in Trekkers Lodge.

Today, we will trek through the jungle from Dovan to Deurali. Both Hindu and Buddhist mythology believe that Annapurna represents the Goddess of Harvest, making the entire Annapurna range a sacred mountain. Many Hindus believe that if Annapurna is covered in abundant snow, it signifies a year of good rice harvesting for farmers.

From Deruali, we will take a trail alongside the river on a stony path, from which we can view Himalchuli and Machhapuchare all along the way. After reaching the Machhapuchare base camp, we will witness a magnificent view of the steep wall of Machhapuchare and the Annapurna Massif. We will spend overnight at the Trekkers Lodge, getting ready to reach our final destination, Annapurna Base Camp.

We will wake up early to begin our trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the chilly, windy pre-dawn hours. The trail is fairly steep, but we will maintain a comfortable pace. As we climb, we will be treated to close-up views of Nilgiri, Mardi Himal, and eventually Annapurna. We’ll take our time to soak in the serene beauty at Annapurna Base Camp before heading back to Machapuchare Base Camp.

From Annapurna Base Camp, we will descend, passing by our final destination points—Annapurna and Machapuchare—before stopping at the Himalaya Hotel at 2920m. We will spend the night at Trekkers Lodge reflecting on our wonderful journey.

From Himalaya Hotel, today we will hike through the jungle over Doban and Bamboo Lodge down to Chomorung Khola and eventually up to Chomorung. From Chomorung the trail goes steeply down to Jhinu Dada. Overnight in Trekkers Lodge.

After breakfast, you will relax in the famous natural hot spring at Jhinu Dada. You can take a bath at a natural, soothing hot spring to relax your muscles, enjoying the natural view while you relax.
Then, we will drive back to Pokhara. We will be taking a local Jeep or Bus. The drive is around 2.5 hours, and we will stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

Finally, we will drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It will take us 6 to 7 hours to reach Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we will go for a half-day sightseeing tour to the most beautiful city in Kathmandu valley called Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can see the Durbar Square, the pottery market, the famous peacock window, as well as the five-story Nyatapola: Nepal’s highest pagoda. Drive back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day you have free time for shopping or walking around Thamel.

A farewell dinner will be served in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey to Annapurna Base Camp. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Our adventure trip in Nepal ends today. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport.