From Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Basecamp Trek with Hot Springs
ID: GYG457386-819127
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
5 days
Description
Experience the beauty of the Annapurna Basecamp Trek with a 5-day adventure from Pokhara. Explore stunning mountain scenery, witness traditional Nepalese culture, and unwind in natural hot springs.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal that takes you to the base camp of the majestic Annapurna mountain range. The trek offers stunning views of snow-capped mountains, including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). The trail passes through lush forests, charming villages, and traditional terraced fields, offering a glimpse into the unique culture and lifestyle of the local people. The trek typically takes around 5-7 days, depending on the route and pace, and is suitable for trekkers of all levels of experience.
Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Matque and Trek to Chomrong (2170m)
You'll start the trek with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Matque, followed by a trek to Chomrong. The trek takes around 4-5 hours and is moderately challenging, with some steep descents and a high altitude at the beginning.
Day 2: Trek from Chomrong to Deurali (3200m)
You'll trek from Chomrong to Deurali through dense forests of rhododendron, oak, and bamboo, encountering steep ascents and descents along the way. The trek takes around 6-7 hours.
Day 3: Trek from Deurali to ABC (4130m)
You'll trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), passing through Machhapuchhre Base Camp and enjoying stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The trek is challenging, with steep ascents and a high altitude, but the breathtaking views of the Annapurna massif make it all worthwhile. The trek takes around 5-6 hours.
Day 4: Trek from ABC to Bamboo (2340m)
You'll trek from ABC to Bamboo, mostly downhill with some steep sections, and passing through the same route you took to reach ABC. The trek takes around 6-7 hours.
Day 5: Trek From Bamboo to Jhinudada/Hot Spring and drive to Pokhara
You'll trek from Bamboo to Jhinudanda/Hot Spring (1780m) for around 5-6 hours, and then drive to Pokhara, which takes around 2-3 hours.
Overall, the trek takes five days and is moderately challenging, with some steep ascents and descents, but offers stunning views of the Annapurna massif and surrounding landscapes.
Highlights
- Challenge yourself with a high-altitude trek to Annapurna Base Camp
- Relax and rejuvenate in natural hot springs after days of trekking.
- Explore charming traditional villages and tea houses
- Trek through stunning Himalayan landscapes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderately challenging trek that involves walking for several hours each day, with some steep ascents and descents. It's important to be in good physical condition and have prior trekking experience.
The trek takes place in a remote mountain region, and there are limited facilities available along the way. You'll be staying in tea houses or lodges, which provide basic accommodation and meals.
The weather in the Annapurna region can be unpredictable, and you should be prepared for cold temperatures, rain, and snow. It's important to bring warm clothing, a rain jacket, and sturdy hiking boots.
Altitude sickness is a potential risk on the trek, and it's important to acclimatize properly and stay hydrated throughout the journey. Your guide will monitor your health and advise you accordingly.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek requires a minimum of 5 days, but you may want to allow for additional days in case of unexpected delays or bad weather.
For the 5-Day Annapurna Basecamp Trek with Hot Springs departing from Pokhara, the meeting point is usually at the customer's hotel in Pokhara. we will send a representative to the hotel to meet with the customers and provide them with a briefing about the trek.
If in case the meeting point is not at the customer's hotel, Offtravelsnowpeak will inform the customers about the specific landmark or place to meet beforehand.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
