Detailed Plan
11-day Annapurna Base Camp itinerary.
The route follows the brochure itinerary with altitude, travel time, and trek pacing reflected in each day.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu
Airport welcome, hotel transfer, trek briefing, and leisure time around Thamel.
1,324 m30-40 min transfer
Day 02
Kathmandu Tour and Trek Preparation
Visit Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Indrachok, and Ason before final trek preparation.
City tour20-40 km total
Day 03
Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus
Scenic tourist bus journey to Pokhara with evening rest near the lakeside area.
200-210 km7-8 hrs drive
Day 04
Pokhara to Jhinu Danda
Drive toward Syauli Bazar or Kyumi along the Modi Khola valley, then begin the trek to Jhinu Danda.
850 m to 1,780 m2-3 hrs drive + short trek
Day 05
Jhinu Danda to Chhomrong to Sinuwa
Cross Chhomrong Khola, climb stone staircases through a Gurung village, and continue toward Sinuwa.
1,780 m to 2,360 m5-6 hrs trek
Day 06
Sinuwa to Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya
Descend into dense bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forest, then climb gradually to Himalaya.
2,360 m to 2,920 m6-7 hrs trek
Day 07
Himalaya to Deurali, MBC, and ABC
Enter the Annapurna Sanctuary, pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp at 3,700 m, and climb to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m.
2,920 m to 4,130 m7-8 hrs trek
Day 08
Sunrise at ABC, Descend to Bamboo
Enjoy dawn views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre, then descend through Deurali, Himalaya, and Dovan.
4,130 m to 2,310 m7-8 hrs trek
Day 09
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda, Drive to Pokhara
Final descent via Chhomrong and Jhinu Danda, optional hot spring soak if timing allows, then drive back to Pokhara.
2,310 m to 850 m4-5 hrs trek + 2 hrs drive
Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
Return to Kathmandu by tourist bus and enjoy a farewell dinner with the trekking team.
200-210 km7-8 hrs drive
Day 11
Final Departure
Airport transfer approximately 2.5 hours before flight time for final departure.
Departure5-10 km transfer