Private Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The iconic Annapurna Sanctuary — your private expedition
The Annapurna Base Camp trek enters the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary — a natural amphitheater surrounded by 8,000-meter peaks. Our private luxury version provides an exclusive guide and support team, premium teahouse rooms reserved in advance, enhanced meals with fresh ingredients, and a pace tailored entirely to your group. Walk through bamboo forests, Gurung villages, and rhododendron groves before arriving at the base of Annapurna I at 4,130 meters.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A detailed look at each day of your Private Annapurna Base Camp Trek adventure. Every itinerary is crafted to balance trekking, acclimatization, and cultural experiences.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara — Briefing
Morning flight to Pokhara. Check into a premium lakeside hotel. Afternoon briefing with your private guide. Equipment check and last-minute shopping in Pokhara. Welcome dinner at a fine lakeside restaurant.
Day 2: Drive to Nayapul — Trek to Ghandruk (1,940m)
Drive to Nayapul trailhead and trek through terraced rice fields to the iconic Gurung village of Ghandruk. Premium teahouse with private room and mountain views. Explore the village and Gurung museum. About 4 hours of walking.
Day 3: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2,170m)
Cross the Modi Khola valley and climb to Chhomrong, the last major village before the Annapurna Sanctuary. Spectacular views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre from the village. Best teahouse reserved with hot shower and quality meals. About 5 hours.
Day 4: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2,310m)
Descend to the Chhomrong Khola and climb steeply to Sinuwa. Enter dense bamboo and rhododendron forest. The trail becomes more remote and wild. Arrive at Bamboo in a forest clearing. Premium lodge. About 4-5 hours.
Day 5: Bamboo to Deurali (3,230m)
Continue ascending through the narrowing valley. The bamboo gives way to rhododendron and then sparse alpine vegetation. The Sanctuary walls rise steeply on both sides. Arrive at Deurali. About 5 hours.
Day 6: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
The trail opens into the Annapurna Sanctuary — a vast natural amphitheater surrounded by Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and Gangapurna. Stop at Machhapuchhre Base Camp for lunch and continue to ABC. Arrive to a 360-degree panorama of some of the highest peaks on Earth. Celebration dinner. About 5 hours.
Day 7: Sunrise at ABC — Descend to Bamboo (2,310m)
Watch sunrise illuminate the Annapurna Sanctuary walls — one of the most dramatic sunrise experiences in Nepal. After breakfast and photographs, begin the descent. The long descent day takes you back through the forest to Bamboo. About 7 hours.
Day 8: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,780m) — Hot Springs
Continue descending through Chhomrong and down to Jhinu Danda, home to natural hot springs on the banks of the Modi Khola. Soak in the hot springs after days on the trail — the perfect reward. Premium lodge nearby. About 5-6 hours.
Day 9: Jhinu Danda to Nayapul — Drive to Pokhara
Final trek day with a gentle walk to Nayapul. Drive to Pokhara by early afternoon. Premium lakeside hotel. Afternoon free for lakeside relaxation, shopping, or optional paragliding. Farewell dinner. About 3 hours of walking.
Day 10: Pokhara to Kathmandu — Departure
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Private airport transfer for international departure or optional hotel stay for further Kathmandu exploration.
What Is Included
Included in Your Trip
- Fully Private Expedition
Your own guide, assistant guide, and porter team. No sharing with strangers. The pace, rest stops, and daily schedule are entirely yours.
- Premium Teahouses
Best available rooms reserved in advance at every stop. Private rooms, quality bedding, and the cleanest facilities on the route.
- Enhanced Gourmet Meals
Fresh ingredients (fruit, cheese, coffee, quality snacks) carried by porters to supplement teahouse menus. Your meals are a level above standard trekking food.
- Natural Hot Springs
Dedicated stop at Jhinu Danda hot springs on the descent. Soak in natural riverside pools after your trek to ABC.
- All Permits & Transport
ACAP permit, TIMS card, internal flights, private ground transport, and all trailhead transfers included.
- Premium Pokhara Hotel
Two nights in a premium lakeside hotel in Pokhara with mountain views, quality dining, and relaxation facilities.
Not Included
- International flights to and from the destination
- Travel insurance (required, purchased separately)
- Personal gear and equipment
- Tips for guides and support staff (recommended)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Difficulty: Moderate
Understanding what to expect helps you prepare properly and enjoy your trek to the fullest.
Fitness Requirements
- You want the full Annapurna Base Camp experience with enhanced comfort
- You prefer private guiding over joining a group of strangers
- You value quality food and accommodation even on the trail
- You are an experienced traveler who appreciates thoughtful logistical support
- You want to trek at your own pace without being held back or rushed by a group
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