Annapurna Base Camp Trek-13 Days

Trip Facts

Duration 13 Days
Max. Altitude: 4,130m
Group size 2-14 pax persons
Best Season Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Trip Mode Local Lodge
Activity Trekking
DIFFICULTY Moderate – Challenging
LOCATION Annapurna Region
Start/End Kathmandu, Nepal

Trip Highlights

  • 14 day, fully-supported trek to Annapurna Base Camp
  • Spectacular 360-degree views of surrounding Himalaya ranges: Machapuchare, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Himchuli, and other ranges
  • Encounter the ethnic Magar and Gurung cultures and lifestyle
  • Variable flora and fauna; temperate to alpine forest
  • Relaxing hot spring at Jhinu Danda on the trek

Overview

The Gokyo Renjo La Trek is a challenging adventures in the Everest Region. The off-the-beaten-path trail superb mountain views with a chance to immerse yourself in the Sherpa culture of Khumbu: meeting the locals, crossing and nights in the villages, visiting monasteries. The highlight of the trek, Renjo La, offers an almost 270-degree view of Himalayan giants, with the turquoise Dudh Pokhari and the Ngozumpa glacier at its foot.

Gokyo Renjo La trek offers more than the standard Everest Base Camp Trek. Along with the usual fares of Namche and Tengboche, you will stay at quaint little settlements of Dole, Machermo and Thame. Thame is a historic Sherpa village is part of the old trading route from Tibet. It is also the birthplace of Tenzig Norgay and Apa Sherpa who climbed Everest 21 times. You will also get to explore the 16th Century Thame Gompa, just an hour’s walk from the village. The trek is also excellent for birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. Especially, the sections from Phortse Thanga to Machermo and Lungden to Thame offer sighting of the Himalayan Musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, Himalayan Marmot, Danphe, Himalayan snowcock and maybe a chance encounter with the elusive Snow Leopard.

The Gokyo Renjo La pass trek requires a good practice of trekking and a very good physical aptitude. It isn’t recommended for novice hikers as the terrain and altitude can prove to be quite a challenge. You will have to walk across moraines, scree and vertical cliffs. Nevertheless, our 19-day itinerary has been designed to maximize the chance of your success. The days are short and throughout the trek, you will have ample acclimatization days to get used to the oxygen-deprived harsh atmosphere.

Keep Walking Nepal welcomes you to join in the Gokyo Renjo La Trek as part of my extended family. We have been running trips in Everest region since the last 15 years, and our guides, most of whom are born in the region, know the trails like the back of their hand.

Itinerary

Our representative will pick you up at Kathmandu International Airport and drive you to your hotel. Depending upon what time you arrive, you can enjoy a full day at leisure and go on a welcome dinner with the KEEP WALKING FAMILY.

Look out for the KEEP WALKING NEPAL board behind the railing once you exit the airport terminal.

Accommodation Overnight in Hotel Tibet
Meal Dinner

After breakfast you will get to experience the 2 most important sanctuaries in Kathmandu Valley: Pashupatinath & Boudhanath.

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupati is the most important Hindu site in Nepal. Dedicated to lord Shiva, the fierce god appears there in his benevolent aspect of Pashupati. A holy place often compared to Varanasi (in India), the last rites of Hindus are carried out on the banks of Bagmati river.

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath is the largest Stupa in Asia. In the bygone days caravans after crossing the Himalayas arrived at the Stupa to thank lord Buddha when the trip went well. The eyes of the Buddha painted at the four cardinal points cast an observant gaze on men and their actions.

After lunch, you will drive back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, you will be briefed by your trek guide on your upcoming adventure.

 

Accommodation Overnight in Hotel Tibet
Meal Breafast

You will drive along the scenic Trisuli and Marsyangdi river, the latter famous for rafting, to reach Pokhara. Along the way, you can even see the Ganesh and the Manaslu peaks.

Pokhara, a.k.a. the city of lakes, is a commercial hub but is renowned for its natural and cultural attractions – caves, temples of Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as mountains. Once at the city, the rest of the day is at leisure. You explore Pokhara on your own or rest at the hotel.

Accommodation Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Meal Breakfast

After breakfast you will drive to Kimche along the Modi Khola. The route offers scenic views of terraced plantations, stone houses and roaring hills.

Ghandruk is one of the biggest Gurung village. The villagers are mostly Buddhist and still practice Shamanism and nature. Gurungs were mostly farmers and shepherds, but many are now enrolled in the British Gurkha Regiment. The village offers beautiful mountain views and has a Gurung Museum – detailing life and way of the local people, a monastery and a temple.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Ghandruk
Meal B, L, D

Hiking from Ghandruk to Chhomrong, you will follow the contours of the foothills of the Annapurna South and navigate through 2 river valleys.

You will start early on the undulating trail that ascends steeply to Deurali and then descends to Kimrung Khola. The hike is beautiful as you steadily climb through unspoiled nature to Chhomrong but the route can be sometimes blocked by landslides or a washed away bridge. Chhomrong itself is a nice village that lies on the slope of the Annapurna South and has a few beautiful lodges and stunning view of Annapurna south.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Chomrong.
Meal B, L, D

The beginning starts with a steep descent from Chhomrong all the way to the riverbanks. From the river, the trail ascends steeply up to Upper Sinuwaand then gently undulates to Bamboo. From Bamboo it’s about 1.5 hrs hike to Dovan.

This section of the trek is invigorating for both landscape and wildlife lovers; the views on the descent to the river is beautiful and from Sinuwa to Bamboo the lush green forest with numerous small waterfalls, boulders, moss covered tress with birds chirping is mesmerizing.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Bamboo
Meal B, L, D

It is quite a tough day with a lot of uphill walking.

You will see a shrine just 30 minutes from Dovan, the sacred home of the deity Panchhi Baraha and next to it a view of an impressive waterfall.

From Bamboo to Himalaya the trail goes through the forest, the ascents are not too steep, except the one just before Himalaya village. From Himalaya to Deurali the scenery starts changing as you go over the tree-line, fewer trees, more rocks, and some patches of snow here and there. About an hour from Himalaya is a huge rock that is locally called the Hinku Cave, a popular campsite and landmark for mountaineering expeditions.

At Deurali, you will have gorgeous view of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, and other peaks of the Annapurna massif.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Deurali
Meal B, L, D

Today is the highlight of the trek – the fruit of your toil and sweat in the Himalayas – the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Above Deurali, the valley becomes less steep and more spacious as you arrive at the “gates” of the Sanctuary, formed by Hiunchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right. You slowly climb to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). Machhapuchhre is a sacred mountain in Nepal and climbing permits aren’t issued. The view of the mountains is breathtaking: you can see Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and of course Machhapuchhre .

From Machhapuchhre Base Camp the route climbs progressively towards the Annapurna base camp located on the edge of a huge glacier. At the base camp, the 360° view offers an unforgettable panorama of the mountains that rise on all sides; especially the immense south face of Annapurna I, one of the highest in the world with nearly 3800 meters of the face between the base of the glacier and the summit at 8,091 meters.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Meal B, L, D

After a breathtaking sunrise view over the Himalayas and a hearty breakfast, you will retrace your steps along the Modi Khola to Dovan. The descent is pretty step but the views and nature is refreshing.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Dovan
Meal B, L, D

You will retrace your steps to Chhomrong and after lunch tackle a steep descent for about 45 minutes to the settlement of Jhinu Danada

There is a hot spring on the banks of the Modi Khola some 30 minutes descent from the village.

Accommodation Overnight at a local lodge in Jhinu Danda
Meal B, L, D

Today is the last day of the trek.

From Jinuwa, you will go across the Modi Khola river on a suspension bridge, and hike on the  ridge covered by rhododendron and oak forests. The terrain is gently undulating and perfect for birdwatchers.

A gentle climb and the trail contours and then descend down again to the Modi Khola. Hereon, you will find scattered Gurung settlements all the way to Siwai. After lunch, you will drive back to Pokhara.

You will have the rest of the day at leisure at Pokhara.

Accommodation Overnight at Pokhara
Meal B, L

After spending the morning at leisure, you will fly back to Kathmandu on an afternoon flight. You will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

At evening, you will join Keep Walking Nepal family to celebrate your successful Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Accommodation Overnight at Kathmandu
Meal Breakfast

A KWN representative will drop you at the international airport at the appropriate time for your flight back home.

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Cost Includes

  • All airport pick-ups and drops
  • Guided half-day tour of Kathmandu sightseeing with tour guide
  • 2-night hotel in Tibet Kathmandu on BB | 2-night hotel in Pokhara on BB
  • All local transportation as per the itinerary
  • 1 private land transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • 1 commercial flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Food and accommodation during the trek as mentioned on the itinerary
  • All permits & entrance fees as per the program (unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Sleeping Bag, Down jacket and Kit bag during the trek
  • Guide and porter
  • Staff insurance

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except when mentioned)
  • Visa fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any alcoholic drinks, drinking water, cold drinks, laundry, phone call
  • Tips for guide, porter and driver

Equipment

Here is a list of what you might want to pack for the hike. Please take this as a starting point. You’ll need layers of warmer clothing during the winter. We provide a 75 liter duffel bag for you to use for the trek. It will be given to you during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffle bag is yours to keep. Also, you can rent sleeping bag and down jacket with us at the additional fee of USD 35 for each once you are in Kathmandu.

  General

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Welcome or fare well dinner in kathmandu.
  • 4 Seasons Sleeping Bag
  • Extra Batteries/Power Bank
  • Charger for Devices
  • Travel Adapter

  Body

  • Sun Hat or Scarf, Sunglasses, Headband
  • Light Balaclava or Warm Fleece Hat
  • Hiking Boots & Camp Shoes
  • Hiking pants & Fleece Pants
  • Wool Socks & Lightweight Inner Socks
  • Thermal Tops & T-Shirts
  • Gloves or Mittens

  Accessories

  • Headlamp & Water Bottles
  • First Aid Kit
  • Trekking Poles
  • Toiletries
  • Lip Balm & Earplugs
  • Water Purification Tablets
  • Dry Bags/Ziploc Bags

  Other Essentials

  • Passport
  • Extra copies of passport-sized photos
  • Towel with Personal Care Kit
  • Toilet paper (2 rolls)
  • Maps and Trail Guides
  • Camera with Extra Memory Cards
  • Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes

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