Annapurna Base Camp Trek 8 Days is the best option to do 2 most popular trekking in Nepal at once. In a 8 days, you can do trek to Annapurna Base Camp and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. This is most popular trekking trail in Annapurna region from where you can see one 10th highest peak of the world ( Annapurna I). Besides Annapurna I, you can see amazing Fishtail mountains as well as other several peaks.
Why ABC Trek combine with Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek ? .
If you wish to see sunrise and sunset over the Annapurana and Dhaulagiri mountains within 3 to 4 days then Ghorepani Poon Hill treking is one of the best trekking for you.
Annapurna First ( I ) and Machhapuchhre mountain is the main most highlighted mountain of Annapurna base camp trek. Annapurna I is the 10th highest mountain in the world.
Machhapuchre is the holy mountain of this trek. Shape of this mountain is like fish’s tail so it’s called Fishtail in English. Himalayan Thar, Langur Monkey, Musk Deer, Snow Leopards and varieties of birds we can see during the base camp trek.
We can get the normal standard hotel(teahouse) at ABC trek. Until Chhomrung we can get attached bathroom but from Chhomrung hotel are normal and there has a common toilet/bathroom. Hotel is limited after crossing the Sinuwa.
ABC is short famous hiking in Nepal. This trail is situated at the north of Kaski, Nepal. The maximum elevation of this trek is 4130m/13549ft above of sea level.
It is also popular for Peak Climbing and expeditions. Due to the diverse landscape and flora and fauna, it is awesome. People believed Annapurna base camp is the home of several deities, from Hinduism and Buddhism as well as older animistic gods.
Kathmandu is the starting point and Pokhara is the ending point of Annapurna Base Camp. If you want to fly Kathmandu to Pokhara, it takes 25 minutes. We can go directly Kathmandu to trekking starting point Nayapul using Bus or Microbus. Kathmandu to Nayapaul takes about 10 hours by driving.
Annapurna Base Camp trek 8 days itinerary
Days
Itinerary
Altitude
Hour
Day 1
Drive to Hile and trek to Ghorepani
2,850m
7-8 hr
Day 2
Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poon Hill
2,630m
7 hr
Day 3
Tadapani to Sinuwa
2,360m
7-8 hr
Day 4
Sinuwa to Deurali
3,200m
7 hr
Day 5
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
4,130 m
7 – 8 hr
Day 6
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
2,340m
7-8 hr
Day 7
Bamboo to Jhinu
1,300m
6-7 hr
Day 8
Trek to Siwai and drive to Pokhara
800m
7 hrs
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek Package Cost/Price
On the basis of above mention trekking itinerary,the total cost for Annapurna Base Camp Trek according to above itinerary will be 545 USD per person.The price will different according to group size, budget of guest, standard or deluxe trek plan.
No. of Tourist
Price Per Person
1 person ( Solo Trekker )
USD 950
2 person
USD 645
3 person
USD 640
4 person
USD 634
5 person
USD 632
6 person
USD 615
7 person
USD 607
8 person
USD 598
9 person
USD 595
10 person
USD 580
Includes and Excludes in the package
The following is the list of Inclusion and Exclusion on package.
package includes:
Meals on Trekking: ( 8 X Breakfast, 8 X Lunch, and 7 X Dinner )
BEST AVAILABLE Twin Sharing Teahouse Accommodation during the trekking
Pokhara to Hile ( Trekking Starting point ) by Jeep
Siwai to Pokhara by Private Taxi/Jeep ( depends on group size )
Government License Holder an Experienced Trek guide.
Strong porter to carry your Baggage ( 2 Guests = 1 Porter )
All necessary Trekking Permit
All expenses of Guide & Porter Including their Insurance, transportation, and Foods
Seasonal Fruits each day during the trekking
Duffel Bag ( Should return after Trekking)
Trekking Completion Certificate
Nepal Government Tax, VAT, and as well as Company service charge
package excludes:
Meals and Accommodation during staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Any types of Drinks and Dessert foods
Any kinds of charges like battery charges, laundry, Hot Shower, phone calls, and all other personal nature expenses
Additional costs incurs from out of management control such as bad weather conditions, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, physical condition, etc.
Trekking Equipment and clothing
Travel insurance ( not compulsory but good to have )
Tip for Guide and Porter ( Expected )
Any other things which are not specified in the INCLUDED
When is best time to do ABC trekking ?
Except for monsoon season, we can do this trek. But September to mid-December and February to April is the best time for this trek.
How difficult is ABC Hiking ?
Its moderate grade of the trek. Normal fitness is required for this trek. We will have enough acclimatization before ABC. This plan is considered the acclimatization for Altitude Sickness.
How many days we need to do ABC Hiking ?
Annapurna Base Camp itinerary will be 5 to 8 days according to your choice from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. But if you want to do this trek in 7 to 8 days, you need strong physical fitness. In 8 days you can do ABC trekking including Marvelous Ghorepani Poonhill trek 3 days.You can also extend days using another trekking route 2 days more using Landruk, Tolka, Deurali, Pothana, and Dhampus.
Hot Spring
There is a natural good hot spring near Jhinu Danda. You can feel hot experience after the cold trek. Locals people believe that hot spring is good for health.
