Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trekking

Trip Facts

Duration

Duration 12 Days

Difficulty

Difficulty Moderate

The trip begins in Kathmandu after you make final preparations for the trek. Then, your drive to Pokhara and follow with another shorter one to Nayapul. From here, you begin the trek and begin to ascend. Firstly, you walk to Ulleri and continue to Banthanti. The trail will take you to Ghorepani, which is a Gurung and Magar village. Then, you hike to the top of the Poonhill vantage point to enjoy the scenery of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After enjoying the views, you begin to trek northeast to Tadapani. Further, the trail crosses Chhomrong and follows the Modi River.

The trek heads to Sinuwa and stretches across the Annapurna Sanctuary to Himalaya. Then, the trails go past the Hinku Cave and reach Deurali. You trek north to reach the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Here, you can relish the view of Mt. Fish Tail (6993m) and begin the trek to the Annapurna Base Camp. The base camp offers a sublime display of the mountains in the Annapurna range, including Mt. Annapurna (8091m). After exploring the base camp, you retrace your steps back to Chhomrong. Then, you take a different route to Jhinu Danda, where you can soak in the natural hot springs. After resting at the hot springs of Jhinu, the trek reaches its final destination at Siwai. From here, you drive to Pokhara to conclude the trip.

Background

Yoga and trekking are two independent and beautiful adventures that give us wonderful experiences. Although they may seem to differ in nature, they complement the essence of each other eventually. The peace of mind, lightness of heart and strength of the physical body are the primary goal of these adventures in essence.

A grand trek across the Annapurna foothills, Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trekking, explores the popular trip in Nepal. The trek offers a great display of the Annapurna Himalayas along with the warmth of unique Gurung culture. Also, the trek spans across the beautiful Annapurna Conservation Area. Thus, trekkers can enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna while admiring the natural beauty on the trip. Likewise, the Poon Hill viewpoint is another attraction on the trek with a panorama of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Practicing Yoga Can Benefit Trekkers 

In a gym session, the instructor has always said stretching before any physical activity is important, so the same can be assumed for trekking. Having a regular practice of stretching and strengthening the body would have to be beneficial. More than just stretching, yoga offers a wide spectrum of benefits for one’s overall holistic upliftment on a long term basis.

● Yoga helps reduce both the risk of being sore after trekking and the risk of injury during trekking.

● It helps build strength and stamina for longer trekking, more intense trails with ease.

● Yoga helps with your balance, and balance is great for trekking! ● Finding a deep connection with nature and things inbound.

●  Helping to pace and preserve energy for a longer period of time through breathing technique.

●  Yoga helps you become more aware of self and letting one know to take a break so ensuring not to push one too hard.

●  Yoga helps to cope better with tighter air and higher altitude training that mountains demand.

●  Yoga increases the awareness of the beautiful natural environment around you.

About Us

Nepal Alternative Treks and Expedition guarantees to provide the best services during your stay in Nepal. The services we provide are top-class and per your liking. You can customize your trip itinerary as well. We have the best-certified staff and guides to plan your trips. Join us to make the most out of your journey in Nepal.

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  • Learn, Feel and Experience Yoga/Meditation daily morning and evening during trek.
  • The beautiful scenery of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
  • Trek on one of the most famous trekking trails of Nepal, the ABC trek
  • Travel across the Annapurna Conservation Area
  • Experience the Gurung culture and hospitality in the local villages

Day-to-day-Itinerary

Day 1

Drive to Pokhara - Overnight in Pokhara

Day 1 Facts

Trekking Time Average

200km Drive
(Av. 6hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Pokhara

Altitude

( 850m./2805ft. )

Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trek begins with a scenic half-day long drive to the famous city of Pokhara by tourist bus. Begin driving through the Prithvi Highway alongside the Trishuli River. The scenic road journey goes along the beautiful small towns of Malekhu, Manakamana, Byas, and Lekhnath towards Pokhara. Upon arrival, you’ll check into the hotel located just beside the beautiful Phewa Lake. Spend the evening exploring the beautiful lakeside city and indulging in a short walk around Phewa Lake. Prepare for the upcoming trek.

Day 2

Drive to Ulleri - Trek to Banthanti

Day 2 Facts

Trekking Time Average

70km Uphill hike
(Av. 2:30hr)
3km Uphill hike
(Av. 1:30hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Banthanti

Altitude

(1850m./6105ft.)
(2210m./7293ft.)

Enjoy a breakfast overlooking the views of Annapurna I (8091m) and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m). Afterward, you’ll prepare for the trek and embark on 2:30 hour long drive through Baglung Highway towards Ulleri. You will walk alongside the terraced fields to reach Banthanti village. The road rises uphill along the Lamdawali, Sudame, and Hile villages en route to Ulleri. Overnight in Banthanti.

Day 3

Trek to Ghorepani

Day 3 Facts

Trekking Time Average

10km Uphill hike
(Av. 3hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Ghorepani

Altitude

(2800m./9240ft.)

From Banthanti, you’ll begin climbing stone steps leading towards Ghorepani village. Leaving Banthanti, The trail rise uphill towards Nangethanti. Ghorepani, at 2,874 meters, is a Magar village that offers beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna massif. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Day 4

Trek to Tadapani

Day 4 Facts

Trekking Time Average

14km Uphill hike
(Av. 6hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Tadapani

Altitude

(2650m./8745m.)

The day begins with an early morning hike towards the famous view tower at Poon Hill (3193m). Poon Hill, located an hour-long walk from Ghorepani, bring you atop a hill that offers the magnificent panoramic view of the peaks in Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Himalchuli, and Dhaulagiri ranges. Enjoy a scenic trek to Poon Hill and experience the mesmerizing sunrise before retracing your path back to Ghorepani village. After enjoying your breakfast, you’ll begin climbing northeast towards Tadapani village. The scenic trek goes past lush Rhododendron forests through Deurali and Banthanti village towards Tadapani.

Day 5

Trek to Chhomrong village

Day 5 Facts

Trekking Time Average

13km Uphill hike
(Av. 6hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Chhomrong village

Altitude

( 2130m./7590ft.)

Leaving Tadapani, you’ll begin climbing northeast through lush Rhododendron forests. The trail begins to drop towards Chuile village before climbing uphill through Ghurjung village towards Chhomrong. At the final part of the trek, a short hike through the exposed ridge overlooking the Machhapuchhre (6997m) Peak will bring you to Chhomrong Village. Chhomrong is one of the most beautiful Gurung villages in the Annapurna Region. Overnight in Chhomrong.

Day 6

Trek to Bamboo

Day 6 Facts

Trekking Time Average

13km Uphill hike
(Av. 6hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Bamboo

Altitude

(2300m./7590ft.)

Leaving Chhomrong village, you’ll begin climbing downhill amidst the beautiful settlements towards Chhomrong Khola. Upon arrival, you’ll cross Chhomrong Khola and begin ascending towards Sinuwa village. Enjoy your lunch, and then continue climbing through lush forests towards the discreet Bamboo village. Located at the lower altitude, Bamboo village lies amidst dense Bamboo forests in a colder environment.

Day 7

Trek to Deurali

Day 7 Facts

Trekking Time Average

10km Uphill hike
(Av. 5hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Deurali

Altitude

( 3200m./1056ft)

Enjoy the breakfast and begin climbing through the foggy Bamboo forests towards Himalaya Village. Leaving bamboo forests, you’ll begin ascending through rocky paths towards an exposed ridge. The scenic trail follows en route to Himalaya. You can enjoy your lunch and trek alongside the majestic glacial Modi River towards Deurali village. Amidst the scenic trail, you can take a detour to the Hinku Cave; an ice cave formed out of icy mountain water. Overnight in Deurali.

Day 8

Trek to ABC

Day 8 Facts

Trekking Time Average

10km Uphill hike
(Av. 5hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
ABC

Altitude

( 4120m./13596ft.)

Leaving Deurali, the trail gradually climbs alongside the Modi River towards the pristine alpine shrubs. You may witness rock slabs decoratively places onto each other. An arduous climb past another icy cave will bring you to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). Located just below the hanging cliff of Machhapuchhre (6997m), the base camp offers glorious views of the surrounding landscapes. You’ll enjoy your lunch and then embark on the last section of the trail. A scenic hour-long trek through vast rocky fields will bring you to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). ABC grants a surreal scenery of the vista in Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Overnight in ABC.

Day 9

Trek to Bamboo

Day 9 Facts

Trekking Time Average

17km Uphill hike
(Av. 7hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Bamboo

Altitude

( 2300m./ 7590ft.)

The day begins early. You’ll get up and begin exploring the pristine Annapurna Base Camp. Located amidst high mountains, you can relish the views of the Annapurna massif, Hiunchuli (6441m), and Machhapuchhre (6997m). Walk towards the Memorial Chorten and enjoy the panoramic view of Annapurna range along with few other popular peaks. After enjoying your breakfast, you’ll begin retracing your path and head downstream along the Modi River towards Deurali village. Further, you will continue climbing down through Himalaya to Bamboo village. Overnight in Bamboo.

Day 10

Trek to Jhinu Danda

Leaving Bamboo, you’ll begin trekking through lush forests and then climb along the narrow ridge towards Sinuwa village. From Sinuwa, the trail gradually drops towards Chhomrong River. Cross the river and climb stone steps towards Chhomrong Village. From here, you will continue walking down along the exposed ridge towards Jhinu Danda. A low-altitude village is a home to a hot spring where you can take a dip to relieve your body pain. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.

Day 11

Trek to Samrung - Drive to Pokhara

Day 11 Facts

Trekking Time Average

20 minutes Trekking
80km Uphill hike
(Av. 3hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in
Pokhara

Altitude

(850m./2805ft)

Enjoy your breakfast, then leaving Jhinu Danda, the trail begins to rise through the lush forested path towards Samrung. The entire trek may last anywhere from 3 hours. Upon arrival, you’ll catch a jeep and drive passing Nayapul towards Pokhara. You can spend the evening exploring the beautiful lifestyle at Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 12

Drive to Kathmandu

Day 12 Facts

Trekking Time Average

200km Drive
(Av. 6hr)

Accommodation

Luxury Hotel in
Kathmandu

Altitude

(1290m./4257ft.)

Wake up to the beautiful views of Annapurna I (8091m) and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m). After enjoying your breakfast, you’ll embark on a tourist bus and begin retracing your path back to Kathmandu. The scenic road journey goes along the massive Trishuli River and crosses numerous towns en route to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, we’ll take you for a delicious farewell dinner in one of the finest restaurants.

What do you get in the Trip?

Included

  • Tribhuwan international airport transfer ( Airport + Hotel + Airport )in Kathmandu .
  • Hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
  • Lodge ( Twin share basis) accommodation during the trekking.
  • All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) during trek.
  • One experienced, first aid trained, fluent English speaking, local language speaking, friendly and government authorized trekking guide, International Yoga Trainer [ Female – Riya Thapa, Male – Caron Dhoju ] and required porters (one porter for two clients).
  • Guide/Yoga Trainer/ Porter’s food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
  • Entire overland transportation as per mentioned in itinerary .
  • Annapurna conservation area project ( ACAP) and Required permits (TIMS).
  • Assistance of emergency rescue.
  • A trekking map, Duffel bag, Oxygen saturation check up everyday, water purification, fresh seasonal fruits, first aid , Company t-shirt and trekking completion certificate.
  • Government tax and service charge.
  • Public Liability Insurance.

Excluded

  • Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
  • Hard and soft table drinks such as tea/coffee, coke, fanta, mineral water, beer, desert, hot shower, hot water, battery charge, laundry, phone bill, bar bill etc.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Tips for staff . ( Highly suggested).

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The given rates are per person with guaranteed departure schedules. If the given dates are not appropriate for you, please feel free to contact us for requesting a new dates, we will gladly personalize the itinerary and schedule of the trip that fits for you.

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Traveler Reviews

We had a wonderful time with Guide and Porter, they are very friendly. Mr. Tej is very good and gentle person.

5.0

Petpailin S

Bangkok, Thailand

ESSENTIAL INFO

Best time to visit

It is very important to choose the correct time if you want to enjoy your trekking to the fullest extent. Similarly, it is the same for Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trekking. However, this trek can be done throughout the year. But, the best time to do this trek is during the spring and autumn seasons. The Spring season consists of March, April, and May. in which April is the warmest month of the year. This season is best if you want to travel in pleasant weather and a suitable climate. But it usually gets winterly cold at night due to the drop in temperature. However, the time of spring usually remains warm and the trail gets moist and clean after the long winter. In addition, the time of spring and autumn provides a glorious scenery of the surrounding which adds up the fun of your trek.

The difficulty of the trek

There are always certain difficulties if you are traveling at a high altitude. Similarly, traveling at a high altitude is always dangerous. So, you have to be very careful and fully prepared for the trek. Likewise, if you travel here during a busy season you might not find suitable accommodation facilities. In addition, if you travel here during the busy seasons you will find fewer guides and porters. Furthermore, the trial can be long and difficult as well. Most importantly, traveling to a high altitude can be troublesome because it increases the chance of altitude sickness. Although it is a common problem among climbers.

Travel insurance

There are a lot of things that you should consider before going to high altitudes. Similarly, you should carry all the essentials with you during your journey. But, the most important thing that you should carry on your journey is your travel insurance. Your travel is very important to you. Similarly, your travel insurance helps you cover your medical bills,  repatriation expenses, rescue mission, loss of property e.t.c. Most importantly,  make sure that your travel over 5000m is covered. If these things are not with you then it will be difficult for us to cooperate with you.

Meals and accommodation

We provide you with quality service during your trek with us. Similarly, we provide lodge twin share basis accommodation during the trekking. all meals breakfast, lunch, dinner during the trek. So, you don’t have to worry about Meals and Accommodation. But we don’t provide hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu. Similarly, we provide you with a comfortable camping facility at the base camp and for meals, we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.  And, all kinds of hard and soft table drinks such as tea/coffee, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, alcoholic drinks, hot shower, laundry, phone bill, bar bill, hot water, etc are not provided. But, it can be adjusted according to our consumers’ wishes.

Fitness and experience requirement

This trek is 12 days long. So, you need to be both physically and mentally fit. In addition, you should have experience climbing small peaks because if you try to climb this peak then it will be difficult for you to complete this trek. So, we recommend you first climb small peaks then come after to climb this peak.in addition, if you decide to do this trek despite your lack of experience then we highly recommend hiring an experienced guide. Furthermore, you should not have any heart and blood-related diseases. Most importantly, you should be very passionate about the trek.

Climate and weather

The climate and weather of this trek are mostly moderate throughout the year. But the best time to visit this place is during the spring and autumn season. But, this trekking is done at high altitudes. So, it is a little cold. The normal temperature in this place is about 15 degrees Celsius. If you decide to do trekking here during this time of the year then you will be able to travel with clear visibility and you can enjoy your time here. However, it is open throughout the year. But, during the winter and off seasons the weather is mostly cloudy and cold. Similarly, the trail is also difficult during the winter seasons.  Annually, a lot of trekkers come to enjoy their free time here. Also, experience the beauty of nature here.

Safety and security

Every organization takes good care of their trekkers during the trek. Similar to other organizations we also take good care of our consumers. Likewise, the safety and security of our trekkers are of the utmost priority to us. In addition, we also take good care of your consumer’s belongings. Furthermore, our trip constantly operates monitoring every area of our travel. So, you can feel free and enjoy your time trekking with us. So, you can feel free and travel with us.

Required Permits

ACAP: NPR. 3000 for foreigners and NPR 1000 for SAARC.

Note: Child below 10 years are free

Gear List

Gears required for the trek vary upon destination and season. A comprehensive list of gear for all activities is listed on our dedicated page of Trekking Gear List

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