Trip facts of 13 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghandruk
Destination
Nepal/ Annapurna
Duration
13 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++
13 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghandruk
- Day 1: Arrival in Nepal and Transfer to Hotel
- Day 2: City Tour and Trek Preparation
- Day 3: Drive or Flight to Pokhara (800m) (200kms – 7Hrs drive or 30min flight)
- Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Ghandruk (2000 m) (55 Kms, 3½ drive) or Drive to Nayapool and Trek
- Day 5: Trek From Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m, 6Hrs)
- Day 6: Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m) (8Km, 5Hrs)
- Day 7: Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3,200 m) (9Km, 6Hrs)
- Day 8: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130m) (6Km, 5Hrs)
- Day 9: Trek from Annapurna Base camp (ABC) to Bamboo (15Km, 7Hrs)
- Day 10: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,600 m) Bath in natural hot spring (10Km, 6Hrs)
- Day 11: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara (10Km, 6Hrs walk and 42Km 1½ drive)
- Day 12: Drive or Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu or Lumbini (200kms –7Hrs drive or 30min flight)
- Day 13: Departure from Nepal or follow your Next trip
Summary of 13 Day Annapurna Base Camp with Ghandruk
The 13 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghandruk is one of the most scenic and culturally rich adventures in Nepal. This journey begins with a short city tour in Kathmandu before heading to the traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk, followed by a beautiful trail through Chhomrong, lush bamboo forests, and alpine landscapes. The route to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghandruk and Chhomrong offers trekkers unforgettable mountain views, including Annapurna I and Machapuchare. Along the way, relax in the famous Jhinu Danda natural hot spring, a perfect mid-trek refresh. This detailed Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary Nepal is ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers looking for the best Himalayan trek in Nepal.
Include Exclude in 13 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
