| Trip code | HH-ABC-BG-08 |
| Package name | Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek 8 Days |
| Duration | 8 |
| Max. elevation | 4200 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | All Ground |
| Accomodation | Tourist Standard Hotel in Ktm. and Pokhara and available lodge en route |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu- Pokhara- Jhino Danda- Sinuwa-MBC- ABC- Pokhara- Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 590 per person |
8 days Annapurna Budget Trek is for budget-seeking trekkers who want to enjoy the same trekking trip with low budget. Trekking trips are not only about the budget but also the experience you have and the way you feel about the trip.
Those people who want to avoid the toxic luxuries of life during their Annapurna Base Camp Trek find this Annapurna Budget Trek very rewarding and cost-saving as well. There is no luxury Annapurna Base Camp Trek which the trekking companies claim because all the accommodations they offer their clients are the same that is local lodge accommodations run by local people. So, how can people offer luxury accommodation to the trekkers during their Annapurna Base Camp Trek? This is a fraud.
However, people can enjoy luxury accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara before and after the Annapurna Base Camp Trek that is the thing that only differs. So, it’s far better to go with Annapurna Budget Trek than other kinds of so-called luxury trek wasting time and money that can be used to buy all the required trekking equipment for your Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Annapurna Budget Trek is not completely different from another normal or luxury trekking trip to Annapurna Base Camp, but the only difference is the accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara that help the trekkers save some money which you can use for other purposes. But, also in Pokhara and Kathmandu, the trekkers will get the tourist standard hotel in their Annapurna Budget Trek.
8 days Annapurna Budget Trek commences from Kathmandu with a drive or flight to Pokhara. After arriving at Pokhara, we further drive to Jhino Danda (1700m) and trek to Sinuwa(2340m) via Chhomrong. Further, the trek takes the trekkers to Deurali via Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya. Penultimately, the Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek allows you to trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) and finally to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4160m). From Annapurna Base Camp, you can witness giant Annapurna South and all surrounding peaks including alluring Machhapuchhre. Also, the Annapurna Budget Trek lets you acknowledge the diverse species of flora and fauna in the Annapurna Protected Area, the largest protected area of the world with natural waterfalls, winding rivers, deep woods and picturesque local settlements. If you need to know about the other beautiful region. manaslu-circuit-trek-a-complete
Traversing through cool and shaded trails befriending with wild nature of the Annapurna region, sharing things with local people, accommodation with local lodges and enjoying local food items which are fresh and well-cooked will be marvellous experiences during the Annapurna Budget Trek. You can also, enjoy the major highlights of Pokhara city like Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue with mesmerizing Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri as a part of Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek.
The trek route requires two different types of permits. These are the Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit and TIMS ( Trekking Information Management System) Card. The TIMS Card costs USD 20 and ACAP Entry Permits costs USD 30. You can obtain these two Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits through your local travel partner you are using for your Nepal trip or you can collect them directly. Simply provide your travel partner with a copy of your passport and some recent photographs, and they will get the permits for you.
It is a moderate adventure up to 4160 m above sea level, the highest elevation of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. So, even beginners with some skills and moderate stamina trekking can accomplish this trek. However, one requires a good level of fitness and proper preparations like regular walks and exercises on daily basis.
Having packed with the right trekking gear and with a good level of fitness, you can do this trek without any hindrances on the trail to ABC and back to Pokhara.
There is no age bar for Annapurna Base Camp Trek and even beginners and people of old age like 70 can do this trek with the right pacing and acclimatization but need to be accompanied by a professional trekking crew.
Those who have 6-7 hours walking stamina with the ascent 400-500 meters each day in the mountain, getting the highest elevation 4160 m can do this trek.
Untill Pokhara, trekkers will enjoy luxury accommodation and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend up to Ulleri and Poonhill-Ghorepani, if poeple are going to ABC via Poonhill and Ghorepani, or when they ascend up to Jhino Danda, they may not have such chance to have the accommodation and food items. However, don’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and foods. Moreover, your guide will manage your beautiful food and accommodation for you during the trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges will offer you food item with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Note: Sometimes, it may be difficult to find the right accommodation during two peak trekking seasons in Nepal: Autumn( Sep-Nov) and Spring ( Mar-May). Please don't blame your guide for not getting right accommodation and foods for you in your 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek if you are making this trek in the months of Sept, Oct and Nov of the year. Sometimes, you should be willing to pay some extra for your accommodation as it is very hard to get.
If you are starting Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, you will have two options: air and land and if you are starting it from Pokhara, then, you have only one choice that is land transportation or drive to Jhino Danda or drive to Ulleri via Birethanti if you are going to ABC via Poonhill. The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 40 minutes maximum and the road trip is 7-8 hours. Even, the road gets disturbed by heavy traffic and other issues. So, flight is recommended.
After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will attend you at the airport. They will bring you to the hotel in a private van or car. You will refresh and enjoy short walks on the streets while our staff prepares for the trek. You will have dinner and spend the night in Kathmandu.
Optional Itinerary: If arrive earlier in the afternoon or a few days earlier, you can do some other UNESCO World Heritage Sites tours in Kathmandu Valley or a short day/day hiking around/near Kathmandu Valley. If you want us to set up an itinerary for you, contact us.
Morning with pack breakfast, get ready to go Tourist Bus park for overland journey to Pokhara. An exciting drive about normally 6 to 7 hours if it is not Traffic jam following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along Trisuli River. One of the most popular river for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive one can experience the rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice rooms, having time to browse around the Phewa Lake side.
(Optional: Optional: Froom Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)
After you have breakfst in Pokhara hotel, the jeep will transfer to Jhinu Danda near the suspension bridge via Naudanda, Lumle, Nayapool and Birethanti. It will take 2-3 hours to get the base of Jhinu Danda by four-wheel jeep.On the way, you will see beautiful Modi river and local settlements along with alluring mountain peaks along the trail.
You will have your lunch at Jhino Danda and walk up to Chhomrong village and walk further Sinuwa. On this section of walk, you will feel a bit strenuous to walk the step uphill of Jhinu Danda till you get the top of the hill and then walk down to the riverside. You will cross the suspension bridge and walk up to Sinuwa. Stay overnight at lodge.
Initially, you will pass Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya before you ascend up to Deurali. As the walk continues through dense vegetation and tree lines to reach Himalayas via Bamboo and Dovan. Himalaya, a settlement with 2-3 lodges, is located right beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. A short walk with gentle ascend we get a large overhanging cave called Hinku Cave. After the Hinku Cave trail downhill close to Modi River with short climb reaching a plateau, where Deurali is located.
Deurali stands above 3,200 m high, a nice place for half day rest to enjoy the surrounding views. From here the tree lines drops for short foliage and bushes, Deurali places at the bottom of Huin-Chuli peak.
Enjoy the lunch with leisure afternoon for short walks around this lovely areas close to raging Modi River along with some mountain peaks.
Today’s walk takes you to our main goal and highlight, start the morning heading up following the river upstream. A steep climb in some sections on a grassy path, as walk climb on stone steps to MBC (Machhapuchare Base Camp). MBC stands high beneath the towering North Face of Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak. MBC with few good simple lodges and restaurants, enjoy lunch facing views of Machhapuchare, Huin Chuli, and Annapurna South.
From MBC enjoy grand views of Annapurna-I towards west, after lunch a short climb to enter the picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary. Walk on easy gradual uphill trail to reach a Welcome Sign Post of Annapurna Base Camp. Then climb to a grassy plateau, where Annapurna Base Camp is located with number of guest houses and lodge. An exciting and glorious place to enjoy the day at Annapurna Base Camp, sits on the laps of staggering ice and snow-wall of Annapurna-I.
Morning bidding farewell to Annapurna Base Camp. A long day walk but much easier on downhill with few short ups after Bamboo, The walk follows past MBC to Deurali, from Deurali a slow climb and Hinko Cave and heading to Himalaya. As walk continues reaching the dense tree lines arriving at Dovan and then down to Bamboo and finally to Sinuwa for overnight halt.
Enjoy the dish you like and spend a quality of time with local people.
After a pleasant overnight stop at Sinuwa with the cool air, morning a short descent to Lower Sinuwa. The trail follows through enchanting woodland and local settlements down to Chomrong Khola / stream. On crossing a bridge a steep climb on steps to Chhomrong for lunch or you can directly go to Jhino Danda for lunch.
Afternoon\evening an easy walk downhill to Jhinu Danda village for overnight. At Jhinu visit and enjoy a dip in the natural hot springs close to the village downhill by the Modi River, where pools of natural hot-spring is situated.
After you stay for an hour at Jhino Danda with a natural hot spring, you will feel refreshed with new energy. And, finally, you will drive back to Pokhara for overnight stay at hotel.
Morning, after breakfast depart from the hotel for interesting drive or fly back to Kathmandu. The road follows on main busy highway, after leaving the Trishuli River, and then the road climbs on winding up to the outskirt of Kathmandu valley. From the high end of the valley rim, the drive slowly enters the busy bustling city of Kathmandu. On reaching Thamel or near about then check into respective hotels, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and evening Farewell Dinner with Nepali cultural program.
Prepare for your next day's international departure homewards.