Overview of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Do you want to reach such a spot in the world where you can personally hear the loudest roar of the snowstone giants? Yes, then join Himalayan Hope Treks’ Annapurna Base Camp trek expedition that will take you into the depths of the Annapurna range including visits to two famous Himalayan base camps.
If you wish to get up close and have a personal view of the very top without excessive physical strain and long days, then we guarantee the Annapurna Base Camp trek is what you are looking for.
Our Annapurna Base Camp trek 11 days lodge trip will guide you directly to the two popular base camps of Machhapuchare/Fishtail and Annapurna I.
At the base camp below the Fishtail, you will be very close to the very stunning sacred peak of Fishtail while at Annapurna Base Camp, you will be surrounded by the steep ice walls of Khangsha Kang, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna I, Tarke Kang, Singu Chuli, Varaha Shikhar, Gangapurna, and Annapurna III.
Sitting at the moderate height of 4130 m within the Annapurna Conservation Area, the Annapurna Base Camp is affectionately called the Annapurna Sanctuary as well. 1970 is the famous year when this base camp saw the history made by Dougal Haston, Don Whillans, and Chris Bonington.
Our Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary will take you on a marvelous tourist bus ride to Pokhara from Kathmandu. After a brief drive to Nayapul, your hike commences through the Gurung settlements of Ghandruk, Chhomrong, and the Himalayan Hotel.
Here, the Gurung will leave no stone unturned for your entertainment and hospitality. With their Buddhist practice a bit different from the Sherpa, they will also not hesitate to share with you their heritage.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek will then continue through dense forest to the barren snowy landscape of Fishtail and then Annapurna Base Camps.
At the base camps, you will be standing at the borderland between mankind and the high Himalayas. Now the familiar route backward with a small stoppage at Jhinu Danda will take you back to Kathmandu.
Suitable for both trekking novices and expert ones, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is a moderate adventure that offers an exceptional experience during the spring, winter, and autumn seasons in Nepal.
Trip Highlights
- A very exciting hiking adventure to the Fishtail and Annapurna Base Camps
- Be very close to the big mountains of Annapurna
- Sleep in the very magically enticing Gurung Villages of Chhomrong and Ghandruk
- See and feel for yourself the religious and enlightening Buddhist practices and heritage
- Visit Pokhara on the picturesque shore of Phewa Lake
