Trip Overview
Discover the beauty of Annapurna Trek with this 5 days, 4 nights tour from the bustling city of Pokhara to the serene and majestic view of Annapurna range. Experience cultural landmarks, traditional villags, and local cuisine all while staying in cozy local hotels.
Route
ABC via Ghandruk
Duration
5 days/4 nights
Difficulty
Medium
Group size
Min. 2 pax
Transportation
Jeep
Best Season
Autumn
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Ghandruk
Morning:
Take an early morning flight (25 min) or drive (~6-7 hrs) to Pokhara.
- Continue drive to Nayapul (~1.5 hrs) and start trek to Ghandruk (1940m). Trek time: 4-5 hrs.
- Explore traditional Gurung village, visit Ghandruk Museum, enjoy local cuisine.
- Teahouse/Lodge in Ghandruk.
Day 2
Ghandruk → Chhomrong → Sinuwa
Morning:- Trek through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests to Chhomrong (2170m).
- Trek time 4-5 hours.
- Descend to Chhomrong Khola and climb up to Sinuwa (2360m).
- Trek time: 3-4 hours.
- Explore traditional Gurung village, visit Ghandruk Museum, enjoy local cuisine.
- Teahouse/Lodge in Ghandruk.
Day 3
Sinuwa → Deurali → Annapurna Base Camp
Morning:- Trek through Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya villages and reach Deurali (3200m).
- Continue ascent to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) (3700m). Short break for photos.
- Trek further to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130m).
- Trek time: 7-8 hrs.
- Enjoy 360° panorama of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Hiuchuli.
- Teahouse at ABC.
Day 4
Annapurna Base Camp → Bamboo
Early Morning:- Sunrise at ABC - breathtaking view over Annapurna Massif.
- Descend back through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan to Bamboo. (2310m)
- Trek time: 6-7 hrs.
- Teahouse in Bamboo.
Day 5
Bamboo → Jhinu Danda → Pokhara → Kathmandu
Morning:- Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (Hot Springs) - ~ 5 hrs.
- Drive back to Pokhara (4 hrs from Jhinu Danda).
- Take flight(or night bus) to Kathmandu.