Annapurna Base Camp Trekking via Ghorepani
Places you will see

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Ghorepani Poon Hill

Chhomrong

Sinuwa

Bamboo

Dovan

Himalaya

Deurali

Machhapuchhere Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking via Ghorepani Poon Hill
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking via Ghorepani is a beautiful trekking trip to the base camp of Annapurna. This beautiful trek in the Annapurna region combines two lower Himalayan foothills and higher Himalayan landscapes. This trekking adventure starts at Nayapul and follows the trail that Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek goes on. Further from the Ghorepani trail, it goes towards the Annapurna base camp via Chhomrong and Machhapuchhre base camps.
Trekking to the base camp via Ghorepani takes more days for the trip than our Annapurna Base Camp Trek. This trip takes a total of 15 days to complete whereas our next Annapurna base camp trek is only 11 days. It is a wonderful trip to explore beautiful nature and mountain views of the Annapurna region.
Why Annapurna Base Camp Trekking via Ghorepani?
You will love this trekking adventure if you –
- Have more days to explore the beauty of the mountains
- Want to explore the magnificence of the Annapurna sanctuary
- Enjoy trekking through peaceful trails surrounded by natural wonders
- Want to enjoy spectacular views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges
- Love to watch the sunrise over the mountains
Detail Itinerary
Trip Map

FAQ
A trekker has to walk a minimum of 5 to 8 hours daily.
As a Himalayan trekking adventure, you will trek through mountainous landscape. Walking up and down the hill during the trek is quite common characteristic of trekking in Nepal.
Yes, definitely. Elevation change is an important part of the trek. As there is a lot of walking up and down the hill, there is an elevation change every day. However, the range of change differs from day to day. It is mostly an uphill trek up to the destination and downhill on the way back. However, the trail winds up and down the mountains throughout the trek regardless of the elevation difference for the day.
Nepal offers trekking adventures throughout the year. However, the autumn and springs seasons are the best seasons to go trekking in Nepal. The months of September-November and March to May offer the best weather and atmosphere for trekking. Althgouh high altitude trekking is quite difficult and impossible in winter season, low altitude trekking can be done throughout the year.
Many people confuse trekking with climbing while these are completely different activities. Trekking is a walking activity in the mountains below snowline while climbing goes way above snowline to the top of a mountain. Trekking is much easier than climbing because you need to learn technical skills to climb a mountains.
Although age is not a bar to go on a trekking adventure in Nepal, you certainly need to consider a few factors before going on a trek. The basic requirement for trekking in Nepal is good fitness level regardless of your age. Since the activity involves a lot of walking up and down the mountains, you need to be fit enough to indulge in the activity for multiple days.
We highly recommend taking a guide with you when you go on the trekking adventure. Even if the trail is well-trodden and has many trekkers trekking, you need to have a guide for many reasons. First of all, a guide is not only the person to show you the trail. A trekking guide has a huge responsibilty of completing the adventure ensuring the safety of trekkers in the strange mountains. Moreover, the guide will also make your trip more than an adventure. It becomes a lifetime experience.
The mountains now have basic teahouse and lodge accommodations for trekkers. You can spend overnight in the warmth of guesthouses called teahouses during the trek unlike tented camps in the past.
The most common food during the trek is Dal Bhat. However, you can choose other food items from the menu. The food items differ from region to region.
You need to prepare your stuff wisely for the trek. The backpack you get ready for the trek should have all essentials and avoid any unnecessary stuff in there. Check this equipment list for a better understanding of what to pack for the trek.
As a high altitude trekking adventure, the trek always has a risk of getting altitude sickness. While it is not predictable who, where, and how they will get it, we all need to be well-aware and prepared for the unwanted. As we gain altitude during the trek, we should be more careful on our pace of walk, food, water, rest, and recovery. Being careful and taking it easy in the mountains can reduce the chance of getting altitude sickness.
Yes, permits are necessary for the trek. Since, you are going on our package, we take care of everything. You do not need to worry about arranging the permit for yourself.
When you are on our trek package, we provide porters to carry your backpack in the mountains. A porter carries the backpacks of two trekkers.You suggest you to keep your backpack around 10 kg.
Yes, you will need some cash in the mountain. Although your major meals are included in our package, you may need money for drinks, shower, souvenir shopping, wifi, device charging, and tips to guide and porters at the end of the trip.
We will brief you on how much to take on the first day of the trip when we meet in Kathmandu.
In that unfortunate case, we will make sure that you are well taken care of. If you cannot continue your journey further towards the destination and want to rest or return back, we will arrange a porter to be with you and take care of you while rest of the group members continue the trek.
Review

Great trip! Wonderful guide! Definitely recommend him! Very friendly and competent organizing the details of our trip!