Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Tibet Tour - 20 Days

On arriving at the Tribhuwan Interantional Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Trekkers will greet you and escort you to the hotel.

Check-in at the hotel and relax. The rest of the day is at leisure.  

Your guided sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage Sites begins soon after breakfast.

The first site to explore will be the Pashupatinath Temple located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. It is one of the oldest temples in the country and is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Next, we will drive to one of the largest stupas in South Asia and the largest in Nepal, Boudhanath Stupa. It is also known as "Little Tibet" and the area is hugely influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. 

Later, we will move to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the former Royal Palace, and Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. 

In the evening, you can check out some of the fooderies, bars, and streets of the Thamel area. 

After breakfast, we will drive or fly to Pokhara. (You can choose either flight or driving option based on the cost you want to pay).

After reaching Pokhara drive to Phedi and trek towards Dhampus, a hilly area with a small settlement of the Gurung community. You can witness snowy peaks like Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna range from here.

Overnight.

After breakfast, we will head towards Deurali through Pothana. At this point, you find yourself high up on the East side of the Modi Khola cascading down the Annapurna Circuit Sanctuary surrounded by a complete ambiance of nature.

We will continue walking for 4 hours until we reach Landrung, another interesting Gurung settlement. You can explore the village in the evening or just rest at the hotel witnessing some of the high mountains in the Annapurna region.

Overnight. 

After breakfast, we start to walk along the mountain path of the stone-paved trail, pass through a hamlet, cross a suspension bridge until we cross the dense forest of bamboo. You will find yourself in complete isolation in the middle of nature and lush green forest. 

After walking for some time we will reach Jhinu and stop there for a short break for drinks and snacks. Thereafter we will deviate towards the north and walk for around 4 hours to reach Chomrong. Chomrong is one of the best places to see Mount Fishtail, the virgin peak.

Overnight. 

After breakfast, we will start walking towards the Himalaya Hotel. We will immediately cross Chomrong Khola, and continue through the rhododendron-covered ridge path, mountainous terrains, and forests of bamboo. The mesmerizing view of the Mountains including Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli will energize you throughout the walk. We will cross Modi Khola and walk further for a few hours until we reach The Himalaya Hotel for an overnight stay.

You can explore the surrounding villages or rest to save energy for tomorrow's hike which is a bit difficult as we will head towards MBC tomorrow.

We keep on ascending and descending for some time until we reach the Hinku Cave. We will further continue for 3-4 hours and you enter the Annapurna circuit Sanctuary, a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, II, III, and IV and the fishtail spire of Machhapuchare. We can find some guest houses at Deurali and Bagar stay in one of those and enjoy the proximity of the mountains. 

On hiking the Annapurna circuit trail for 2 hours, we descend a small ridge branching out from the mountain pass to the mountainside with widespread terraced fields showcasing tranquil meadows and lush fertile farming land.

As you reach Annapurna Base Camp, witness awesome picturesque landscapes, majestic panoramic view of snow-capped mountainous peaks, and varied Himalayan cultural settings tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna massif. Thereafter, you head back down to Himalaya Hotel.

Overnight.

The walk today is very exciting as we reach the river bed of Kaligandaki, the deepest gorge in the world which lies between the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Mountains.

We will follow the trail up the Modi Khola passes for some time through dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo across the Annapurna mountain range. We will walk for 5 hours and reach Chomrong overnight today.

Today we start the second leg of the trek to reach Pokhara through Ghorepani and Ghandruk. We will march through flatland, forests, and terraced fields; a suspension bridge comes your way.

On crossing this suspension bridge over Khumbu Khola, you enter the beautiful village of Ghandruk. In Ghandruk you can observe the unique lifestyle and culture of Gurung Community and get an excellent view of the of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Machhapuchare. Other than hotels and tea houses here camping in the terraced fields can also be an option if you are interested.

We will leave Ghandruk and further walk through dense rhododendron forest to Tadapani which is an excellent viewpoint to glimpse a heavenly sight of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail.

Overnight.

From Banthanti, we proceed further along steep trails. Nature spreads the exotic sight of majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation, and rich plant life before us. We climb through the rhododendron forest to Deurali (3,100m) and reach a hamlet and cultivated fields. Continue walking for 3 hours and finally, we will reach Ghorepani.

Overnight.

We will hike to Poonhill in, early morning for a sunrise view over the Manaslu range.

Then, after breakfast, we will leave Ghorepani and walk towards Nayapul. We will march through Birethanti to reach Ulleri where a steep descent of 3500 steps leads down to Hille on the Bhurungdi Khola. We can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara.

In the evening, you are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara.

From Pokhara, you can either fly or drive to Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you will be driven to the airport for a scenic flight to Gongar Airport.

A Tibetan representative will greet you and trasfer you to the hotel in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. In the evening we will stroll around the old city to experience the local lifestyle and monuments of Lhasa.

Today, you will have a guided sightseeing of the popular and important spots in Lhasa. The first spot to explore is Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959.  It is one of the grandest Palaces in the world to date.

Then, we will move to Jokhang Temple, a UNESCO World Herotage Site in Lhasa. It is one of the most sacred temples for the pilgrims of Tibetan Buddhism. After spending some time at the Jokhang temple we will walk through the Barkhor Street, a traditional old street in Lhasa.

We will start the sightseeing today from Norbulingka - the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas from 1780s to 1959. It is known as the larges human made garden in Tibet. 

The second site is Drepung Monastery, one of the biggest monastery built in the 14th Century. For the time being, it is one of Tibet’s premier monastic educational institutions.

The last site for today is Sera Monastery, built in 1419.  Being one of the grandest  monasteries in Tibet, it was home to more than 5,000 monks and five monastic colleges. 

Check-out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Gonggar Airport for a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

In case of early arrival, you can choose to go for guided sightseeing in the valley. Otherwise, check-in at the hotel and relax. In the evenig, you will be picked up for a farewell dinner program in an authentic Nepalese restaurant where cultural program is conducted. 

After reakfast, you will be transferred to the ariport for a flight back to your onward destination. We bid farewell and wish for your sound journey.