One of the best trekking options in Nepal for a 12-day itinerary is the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek. The ABC trek offers a stunning combination of mountain vistas, diverse landscapes, and cultural experiences. Here’s a suggested itinerary for the Annapurna Base Camp trek:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel, and have a briefing about the trek.
- Explore the vibrant streets of Thamel, a popular tourist hub, and prepare for the trek.
Day 2: Fly to Pokhara and Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Tikhedhunga
- Take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (30–35 minutes) and drive to Nayapul (1.5 hours).
- Start trekking towards Tikhedhunga (1,540 meters) through beautiful countryside landscapes.
- Overnight stay in Tikhedhunga.
Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani
- Ascend steep stone steps known as Ulleri and continue trekking through rhododendron forests.
- Reach Ghorepani (2,840 meters), a charming village with panoramic mountain views.
- Overnight stay in Ghorepani.
Day 4: Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Tadapani
- Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 meters) for a breathtaking sunrise view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
- Return to Ghorepani and have breakfast, then trek to Tadapani (2,630 meters).
- Enjoy the beautiful forests and landscapes along the way.
- Overnight stay in Tadapani.
Day 5: Trek to Chhomrong
- Descend through forests and cross a suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola.
- Trek uphill to reach Chhomrong (2,170 meters), a Gurung village with stunning views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peaks.
- Overnight stay in Chhomrong.
Day 6: Trek to Bamboo
- Descend to the Chhomrong Khola and cross a suspension bridge.
- Ascend to Sinuwa and continue through forests to reach Bamboo (2,310 meters).
- Overnight stay in Bamboo.
Day 7: Trek to Deurali
- Trek through the bamboo and rhododendron forests.
- Pass by the Himalayan Hotel and reach Deurali (3,230 meters), situated in a valley with breathtaking mountain views.
- Overnight stay in Deurali.
Day 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
- Ascend through alpine forests and reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 meters), offering close-up views of the majestic Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak.
- Continue trekking to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 meters), surrounded by towering peaks.
- Overnight stay in Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 9: Trek back to Bamboo
- Enjoy the sunrise view from Annapurna Base Camp and capture the magnificent mountains.
- Descend back down the trail and reach Bamboo.
- Overnight stay in Bamboo.
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda
- Descend through forests and reach Chhomrong.
- Continue trekking downhill to Jhinu Danda (1,780 meters), where you can relax in natural hot springs.
- Overnight stay in Jhinu Danda.
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara
- Trek downhill to Nayapul, passing through villages and terraced fields.
- From Nayap
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