Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek | 9-Day Itinerary

Upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our team member will meet you and take you to your hotel. The drive into the city gives you a first look at Kathmandu's busy roads, temple corners, local shops, and daily life before the trek begins.

Once you reach the hotel, you can rest and recover from your flight or prepare any missing items for the Annapurna Base Camp route. Later, your guide will meet you to explain the Pokhara transfer, permits, packing, trail conditions, and the short but active trekking plan ahead.

A scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara kicks off your Nepalese adventure. Once you leave the busy capital, the road follows river valleys, green hills, roadside towns, and terraced farmland, giving you a clear first view of Nepal's countryside.

By late afternoon, you reach Pokhara and check into your hotel. The rest of the day stays relaxed, so you can walk around Lakeside, enjoy the calm setting near Phewa/Fewa Lake, and prepare for the trek that begins the next morning.

Leaving Pokhara early, you'll drive toward Samrung as the road winds deep into the Annapurna foothills. You pass cascading fields, rustic settlements, and rushing glacial rivers as the terrain turns rugged. Upon reaching Samrung, you take a short break, meet the trail, and get ready to set off.

From Samrung, your trek begins with a steady climb toward Chhomrong, a key village on the Annapurna Base Camp route. Having crossed the valley below Chhomrong, the trail rises again through quiet forested paths before you reach Upper Sinuwa for the night.

From Upper Sinuwa, the trail enters the deeper part of the Modi Khola Valley. The path moves through stone steps, bamboo forests, and shaded woodland as you pass Bamboo and Dovan, with the air getting cooler as you climb.

Past Dovan, the valley feels narrower and more rugged. You continue through the Himalaya and reach Deurali, where the mountains begin to feel much closer, and the route prepares you for the final climb toward Annapurna Sanctuary.

The trail climbs above Deurali and slowly opens beyond the narrow valley. As you move higher, the trees become thinner, the views grow wider, and the path starts to enter the high mountain bowl of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

You pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp before reaching Annapurna Base Camp. At ABC, you stand below Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli, with a massive 360-degree amphitheater of snow and ice rising around the base camp area.

You wake up at Annapurna Base Camp with the mountains all around you. If the weather is clear, the morning views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and the sharp ridges of Gangapurna are beautiful. Following breakfast, you begin the descent and return past Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Deurali.

The trail slowly moves from open mountain views back into the green valley. As you go lower, the air feels warmer, and the path becomes more forested. You pass Himalaya and Dovan before reaching Bamboo, where you can unwind from the long descent.

The final stretch of the trek takes you back through rhododendron forests, traditional stone-paved villages, and warmer valley terrain. You retrace your steps past Chhomrong Khola and continue toward Samrung, where your trekking route ends.

From Samrung, you meet the vehicle and drive back to Pokhara. Once you arrive in the lakeside city, you can check into your hotel, take a shower, and enjoy a relaxed evening near Phewa Lake.

You leave Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu, following the main highway through river valleys, terraced hills, and lively roadside towns. The journey is scenic and relaxed, with a few stops along the way for tea, snacks, and short breaks.

You arrive in Kathmandu by late afternoon, check into the hotel, and enjoy a free evening to rest or explore nearby areas like Thamel for shopping. Your short Annapurna Base Camp journey ends here.

Your airport transfer is arranged according to your flight time. Before leaving the hotel, you can finish packing, check your travel documents, or take a short walk nearby if time allows.

Our driver will then take you to Tribhuvan International Airport by private vehicle. The trip ends in Kathmandu with the successful completion of your short Annapurna route through Pokhara, the Modi Khola Valley, and Annapurna Base Camp.