Trip facts of 12 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghandruk
Destination
Nepal/ Annapurna
Duration
12 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Activities
Tour and Trek
Accommodation
Hotels / Tea House
Food
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Best Season
Sept to Nov / Mar to May
Max.altitude
4130m
Transportation
Drive/ Flight
Group Size
1 to 14++
12 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghandruk
- Day 1: Arrival in Nepal and Transfer to Hotel
- Day 2: Drive or Flight to Pokhara (800m) (200kms – 7Hrs drive or 30min flight)
- Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Ghandruk (2000 m) (55 Kms, 3½ drive) or Drive to Nayapool and Trek
- Day 4: Trek From Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m, 6Hrs)
- Day 5: Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m) (8Km, 5Hrs)
- Day 6: Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3,200 m) (9Km, 6Hrs)
- Day 7: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130m) (6Km, 5Hrs)
- Day 8: Trek from Annapurna Base camp (ABC) to Bamboo (15Km, 7Hrs)
- Day 9: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,600 m) Bath in natural hot spring (10Km, 6Hrs)
- Day 10: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara (10Km, 6Hrs walk and 42Km 1½ drive)
- Day 11: Drive or Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu or Lumbini (200kms –7Hrs drive or 30min flight)
- Day 12: Departure from Nepal or follow your Next trip
Summary of 12 Day Annapurna Base Camp with Ghandruk
The 12 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghandruk is a scenic and enriching Himalayan journey that starts from the culturally vibrant village of Ghandruk and continues through Chhomrong, lush forests, and high-altitude terrain. This classic route to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghandruk and Chhomrong gradually climbs to 4,130m, offering unforgettable views of the Annapurna and Machapuchare peaks. The trek also includes a refreshing natural hot spring experience at Jhinu Danda, making it a well-rounded Himalayan trekking adventure in Nepal—ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers alike.
Include Exclude in 12 Day Annapurna Base Camp with Ghandruk
What’s Included
- Transport I: Airport pick-up and drop in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lumbini, with private vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lumbini (based on the itinerary), including breakfast
- Documents: All required trekking permits (ACAP and TIMS), official documents, paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes
- Transport II: Transportation between Kathmandu or Lumbini to Pokhara (round trip) is arranged as per the itinerary, either by tourist bus, private vehicle, or plane
- Transport III: Transportation from Pokhara to the trek start point and back from the trek end point according to the itinerary
- Guide: Experience trekking guide
- Porters: One porter will be provided for every two trekkers
- Duffel Bag: If you need a duffel bag, please let us know before booking the trip and remind us after you arrive
- Trekking Map: A trekking route map for the group leader
- Food and Accommodation: Food and accommodation during the trek in tea houses (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Nepali Dinner: A farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant
What’s Excluded
- Flight ticket: International flight tickets and airport tax
- Nepal visa: You can get your Nepal visa upon arrival at the airport
- City Lunch: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu / Pokhara / Lumbini
- City tour: city tour with a vehicle and entry fees for visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Personal expenses: like laundry, phone calls, snacks, drinks, bar bills, and camera battery charging
- Travel Insurance: It should cover emergency evacuation if needed, while trekking to the highest point listed in the itinerary
- Trekking Equipment: Personal trekking gears for your comfort and safety
- Transport IV: Local jeep or bus transport during the trek (if needed but not mentioned in the itinerary)
- Tips and Gifts: Tips for guides, porters, drivers and related staff during trip
