7-Day Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) from Pokhara
Day 1: Pokhara to Nayapul, Trek to Tikhedhunga/Ulleri
- Morning: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1.5 hours).
- Start Trek: Walk from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga/Ulleri (4-6 hours).
- Highlights: Scenic drive, crossing suspension bridges, waterfalls.
- Overnight Stay: Lodge/Tea house in Tikhedhunga/Ulleri.
Day 2: Tikhedhunga/Ulleri to Ghorepani
- Trek Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Highlights: Steep climb to Ulleri, views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, rhododendron forests.
- Overnight Stay: Lodge/Tea house in Ghorepani.
Day 3: Ghorepani to Tadapani (via Poon Hill)
- Early Morning: Hike to Poon Hill for sunrise (1 hour).
- Return to Ghorepani: Breakfast and rest.
- Trek Duration: 5-6 hours to Tadapani.
- Highlights: Panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machapuchare, lush forests.
- Overnight Stay: Lodge/Tea house in Tadapani.
Day 4: Tadapani to Chhomrong
- Trek Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Highlights: Descending through forests, terraced fields, Chhomrong village views.
- Overnight Stay: Lodge/Tea house in Chhomrong.
Day 5: Chhomrong to Himalaya/Deurali
- Trek Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Highlights: Crossing Chhomrong Khola, bamboo forests, ascending through steep sections.
- Overnight Stay: Lodge/Tea house in Himalaya/Deurali.
Day 6: Himalaya/Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
- Trek Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Highlights: Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC), gradual ascent to ABC, stunning views of Annapurna range.
- Overnight Stay: Lodge/Tea house at ABC.
Day 7: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo, Return to Pokhara
- Early Morning: Sunrise at ABC.
- Trek Duration: Descend to Bamboo (6-7 hours).
- Afternoon: Continue trek to Jhinu Danda (3-4 hours, optional for hot springs).
- Evening: Drive back to Pokhara (3 hours from Jhinu Danda).
