Goprayana · Trek itinerary
Annapoorna Base Camp Trek
1 Days / 0 Nights · moderate
Annapoorna Base Camp Trek offers stunning Himalayan views, scenic villages, lush forests, and a rewarding adventure ideal for beginners and seasoned trekkers.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 0 | BENGALURU → GORAKHPUR
✈️ Flight Journey
• Depart from Bengaluru to Gorakhpur by flight.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the accommodation.
• Rest and prepare for the Nepal border crossing.
• Organise trekking essentials for the following day.
• Depart from Bengaluru to Gorakhpur by flight.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the accommodation.
• Rest and prepare for the Nepal border crossing.
• Organise trekking essentials for the following day.
Day 1 | GORAKHPUR → SONAULI → POKHARA
🚐 Journey to Nepal
• Begin the road journey from Gorakhpur towards Sonauli, the India–Nepal border.
• Complete the necessary border formalities.
• Continue the journey towards Pokhara.
• Enjoy the scenic drive through the Terai region and the hills of Nepal.
Route: Gorakhpur → Sonauli → Nepal Border → Pokhara
Overnight Stay: Pokhara
Meals: As per travel arrangement.
• Begin the road journey from Gorakhpur towards Sonauli, the India–Nepal border.
• Complete the necessary border formalities.
• Continue the journey towards Pokhara.
• Enjoy the scenic drive through the Terai region and the hills of Nepal.
Route: Gorakhpur → Sonauli → Nepal Border → Pokhara
Overnight Stay: Pokhara
Meals: As per travel arrangement.
Stay: Teahouse
Day 2 | EXPLORE POKHARA
Pokhara Exploration Day
• Explore the beautiful city of Pokhara.
• Enjoy the surrounding mountain views and scenic landscapes.
• Visit popular attractions around the city, depending on time and weather.
• Relax, hydrate and prepare your backpack for the upcoming trek.
Overnight Stay: Pokhara
• Explore the beautiful city of Pokhara.
• Enjoy the surrounding mountain views and scenic landscapes.
• Visit popular attractions around the city, depending on time and weather.
• Relax, hydrate and prepare your backpack for the upcoming trek.
Overnight Stay: Pokhara
Stay: Teahouse
Day 3 | POKHARA → JHINU DANDA → CHHOMRONG
Drive to the Trek Starting Point
• After breakfast, depart from Pokhara by jeep towards the Annapurna trekking region.
• Drive towards Nayapul / Jhinu Danda.
• Begin the trek from Jhinu Danda towards Chhomrong.
• Walk through mountain villages, stone pathways and forest trails.
• Enjoy your first close encounters with the Himalayan landscape.
Drive Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours
Trek Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
Route: Pokhara → Nayapul / Jhinu Danda → Chhomrong
Overnight Stay: Chhomrong
Meals Included: Dinner + Breakfast
• After breakfast, depart from Pokhara by jeep towards the Annapurna trekking region.
• Drive towards Nayapul / Jhinu Danda.
• Begin the trek from Jhinu Danda towards Chhomrong.
• Walk through mountain villages, stone pathways and forest trails.
• Enjoy your first close encounters with the Himalayan landscape.
Drive Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours
Trek Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
Route: Pokhara → Nayapul / Jhinu Danda → Chhomrong
Overnight Stay: Chhomrong
Meals Included: Dinner + Breakfast
Stay: Teahouse
Day 4 | CHHOMRONG → SINUWA → BAMBOO
Trek Through the Forest Trails
• After breakfast, begin trekking towards Bamboo.
• Descend towards the river before continuing through dense forests.
• Walk through the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary region.
• Stop at Sinuwa for lunch.
• Continue trekking towards Bamboo through scenic forest trails.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Chhomrong → Sinuwa → Bamboo
Lunch Stop: Sinuwa
Overnight Stay: Bamboo
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
• After breakfast, begin trekking towards Bamboo.
• Descend towards the river before continuing through dense forests.
• Walk through the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary region.
• Stop at Sinuwa for lunch.
• Continue trekking towards Bamboo through scenic forest trails.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Chhomrong → Sinuwa → Bamboo
Lunch Stop: Sinuwa
Overnight Stay: Bamboo
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Day 5 | BAMBOO → DOVAN → HIMALAYA → DEURALI
Into the Annapurna Sanctuary
• After breakfast, begin trekking deeper into the mountains.
• Follow the Modi Khola valley through forested terrain.
• Gradually gain altitude as the vegetation changes into alpine landscapes.
• Enjoy increasingly spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
• Stop at Himalaya for lunch.
• Continue trekking towards Deurali.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Bamboo → Dovan → Himalaya → Deurali
Lunch Stop: Himalaya
Overnight Stay: Deurali
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
• After breakfast, begin trekking deeper into the mountains.
• Follow the Modi Khola valley through forested terrain.
• Gradually gain altitude as the vegetation changes into alpine landscapes.
• Enjoy increasingly spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
• Stop at Himalaya for lunch.
• Continue trekking towards Deurali.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Bamboo → Dovan → Himalaya → Deurali
Lunch Stop: Himalaya
Overnight Stay: Deurali
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Day 6 | DEURALI → MBC → ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
he ABC Summit Day
• After breakfast, begin the trek towards Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC).
• As you climb higher, enjoy dramatic views of the Himalayan mountains.
• Reach Machapuchare Base Camp, located beneath the spectacular Machapuchare (Fishtail) mountain.
• Take a break and have lunch at MBC.
• Continue trekking towards Annapurna Base Camp.
• Enter the famous Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by magnificent Himalayan peaks.
• Experience the achievement of reaching Annapurna Base Camp.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Deurali → Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC) → Annapurna Base Camp
Altitude: Approximately 4,130 m / 13,550 ft
Lunch Stop: MBC
Overnight Stay: Annapurna Base Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
• After breakfast, begin the trek towards Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC).
• As you climb higher, enjoy dramatic views of the Himalayan mountains.
• Reach Machapuchare Base Camp, located beneath the spectacular Machapuchare (Fishtail) mountain.
• Take a break and have lunch at MBC.
• Continue trekking towards Annapurna Base Camp.
• Enter the famous Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by magnificent Himalayan peaks.
• Experience the achievement of reaching Annapurna Base Camp.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Deurali → Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC) → Annapurna Base Camp
Altitude: Approximately 4,130 m / 13,550 ft
Lunch Stop: MBC
Overnight Stay: Annapurna Base Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Day 7 | ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP → BAMBOO
Sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp
• Wake up early to witness the beautiful Himalayan sunrise from Annapurna Base Camp, weather permitting.
• Enjoy the spectacular mountain views.
• After breakfast, begin the descent.
• Trek back through Machapuchare Base Camp, Deurali, Himalaya and Dovan.
• Stop at Himalaya for lunch.
• Continue trekking towards Bamboo.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: ABC → MBC → Deurali → Himalaya → Dovan → Bamboo
Lunch Stop: Himalaya
Overnight Stay: Bamboo
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
• Wake up early to witness the beautiful Himalayan sunrise from Annapurna Base Camp, weather permitting.
• Enjoy the spectacular mountain views.
• After breakfast, begin the descent.
• Trek back through Machapuchare Base Camp, Deurali, Himalaya and Dovan.
• Stop at Himalaya for lunch.
• Continue trekking towards Bamboo.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: ABC → MBC → Deurali → Himalaya → Dovan → Bamboo
Lunch Stop: Himalaya
Overnight Stay: Bamboo
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Day 8 | BAMBOO → JHINU DANDA → POKHARA
inal Trekking Day
• After breakfast, begin the final trekking section.
• Trek through Sinuwa and Chhomrong towards Jhinu Danda.
• Stop at Chhomrong for lunch.
• Complete the trekking portion of the Annapurna Base Camp expedition.
• From Jhinu Danda, board the vehicle and drive back to Pokhara.
• Check in to the accommodation and relax after completing the trek.
• Enjoy your final evening around Pokhara Lakeside.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Bamboo → Sinuwa → Chhomrong → Jhinu Danda
Lunch Stop: Chhomrong
Drive: Jhinu Danda → Pokhara
Overnight Stay: Pokhara
Meals Included: Lunch
• After breakfast, begin the final trekking section.
• Trek through Sinuwa and Chhomrong towards Jhinu Danda.
• Stop at Chhomrong for lunch.
• Complete the trekking portion of the Annapurna Base Camp expedition.
• From Jhinu Danda, board the vehicle and drive back to Pokhara.
• Check in to the accommodation and relax after completing the trek.
• Enjoy your final evening around Pokhara Lakeside.
Trek Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Route: Bamboo → Sinuwa → Chhomrong → Jhinu Danda
Lunch Stop: Chhomrong
Drive: Jhinu Danda → Pokhara
Overnight Stay: Pokhara
Meals Included: Lunch
Meals: Lunch
Day 9 | POKHARA → SONAULI → GORAKHPUR
Journey Back to India
• After breakfast and check-out, begin the journey from Pokhara towards Gorakhpur.
• Travel towards the Nepal–India border at Sonauli.
• Complete the border formalities and continue towards Gorakhpur.
• The journey will be by overnight bus.
Night Bus Departure: Approximately 8:30 PM
Route: Pokhara → Sonauli → Gorakhpur
Expected Arrival: Early morning at Gorakhpur.
Optional Stay: Gorakhpur accommodation can be arranged depending on your flight boarding time. If your flight is later in the day, you can use the accommodation to freshen up and rest before heading to the airport.
• After breakfast and check-out, begin the journey from Pokhara towards Gorakhpur.
• Travel towards the Nepal–India border at Sonauli.
• Complete the border formalities and continue towards Gorakhpur.
• The journey will be by overnight bus.
Night Bus Departure: Approximately 8:30 PM
Route: Pokhara → Sonauli → Gorakhpur
Expected Arrival: Early morning at Gorakhpur.
Optional Stay: Gorakhpur accommodation can be arranged depending on your flight boarding time. If your flight is later in the day, you can use the accommodation to freshen up and rest before heading to the airport.
Inclusions
- 8 nights accommodation on a triple / quad sharing basis.
- transportation from Pokhara to Jhinu Danda and return.
- Sumo / Bolero / Tempo Traveller, depending on group size.
- 5 Breakfasts.
- 5 Lunches.
- 5 Dinners.
- Simple nutritious vegetarian food / eggs.
- Trekking accommodation and logistics.
- Sleeping pillows and mattresses.
- Dining room and toilet facilities.
- Qualified and experienced trek leader.
- Trekking support staff.
- Local experienced guide, depending on group size.
- Necessary trekking permits and fees for Indian citizens.
- Safety equipment, including walkie-talkie, basic first-aid kit, oximeter, blood pressure monitor and oxygen cylinder.
- Clock room facility at base camp for extra luggage.
Exclusions
- Personal expenses.
- Meals during transit.
- Any kind of travel or trekking insurance.
- Fees and permits for non-Indian citizens.
- Unscheduled delays due to landslides.
- Cost escalation due to force majeure.
- Evacuation charges.
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
Pickup points
- Majestic Metro Station (Shantala Silks, Tank Bund Road, Bengaluru)
Things to carry
3 quick-dry T-shirts. · 1 heavy jacket. · 1 poncho. · Thermal wear. · 2 track pants. · 3 pairs of cotton socks. · 1 pair of woollen socks. · Gloves. · Woollen cap. · Sun cap. · Trekking shoes. · Floaters or sandals. · Day backpack (10–15 litres). · Main backpack (45 litres or more, with rain cover). · Trekking pole. · Mobile charger / power bank. · Reusable water bottle (1 litre). · Headlamp or torch. · Sunglasses. · Scarf or balaclava. · Toiletry bag. · Lip balm. · Cold cream. · Sunscreen (SPF 40+). · Antibacterial powder.