Its surrounding sister mountains are equally imposing and create magnificent panoramas from any viewpoint. Annapurna Base Camp Deluxe Helicopter trek covers a wide variety of terrain, from lowland pastures and peaceful villages to powerful glaciers and stunning mountain views. In the rugged mountain scenery, you stay in mountain communities and meet friendly Nepali hill people as they go about their daily lives. The trip also provides you with the opportunity to learn about local cultures. Along the way, see thundering waterfalls of melted snow, cross icy rivers, and reward yourself with a soak in natural hot springs. From the base camp itself, there are majestic close-up views of Annapurna south (7273 m), Gangapurna (7454 m), unclaimed Fang (7647 m), Machhapuchre(6997 m), and many other small peaks.
This trip has been specially designed to provide you the opportunity to experience Nepal’s unique topography and varied culture in the Annapurna region with visits to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara plus the mesmerizing sunrise view from Poon Hill. To shorten the time spent during this trip, we will be using helicopter transfer back to Pokhara from the Annapurna Base Camp. From Pokhara, we will fly back to Kathmandu the next morning with a regular domestic flight. During this trip, we will be using the high-end hotels and lodges for your comfort, wherever they are available.
Please feel free to discuss your ideas should you wish to customize the itinerary as per your specific preference and we will be very happy to come up with a very befitting proposal for you.
John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our team representatives will be at the airport to pick you up, and he will then take you to your hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel Dwarikas in Kathmandu.
Welcome dinner in the evening hosted in your honor by the Asian Heritage team
Overnight stay at hotel Dwarikas in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
After your breakfast, we will then fly to Pokhara from where we will ride on a private AC vehicle to the trek commencing point, Nayapul. You will start walking through the old villages and meandering green hills. Terraced paddy fields along the neighboring yet distant hills and the wind gushing in your face make for a pleasant and smooth drive with much time to enjoy the landscape. Through Birethanti(1,025m) walk gently uphill for a couple of hours to Hille (1,475m). On the way, you will see some streams, waterfalls, tropical vegetation, and green terraces. You will cross a suspension bridge at Tikedhunga and from here, continuous walking of about 45 minutes takes you to Ulleri. Once you reach there, you will check in to the local lodge.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
From Ulleri, you will continue walking uphill to Ghorepani. As the first part of trekking, you will walk through the bank of the river and then from the stone staircase, which passes by many homes and tea houses. From the way, you will be able to see Annapurna South. After crossing a stream, you will enter Banthanti village (2,300m), where you can have your lunch. Continuing from the village, you will walk from the jungle and a stream up a narrow valley with more stairs to reach Ghorepani.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After Breakfast, You will start trekking from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) and then to Tadapani (2650m). You will begin the trek to Poon hill (3210m) in the early morning to catch the first glimpse of sunrise. The pleasant sunrise at the Poonhill trek passes through culturally rich villages that are set against the background of majestic mountains. Along with a sunrise view over Mt. Annapurna, Poonhill also offers panoramic views of several mountains including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains. You will return and have your breakfast at Ghorepani, and then commence trek to Tadapani (2650 m). The trek will begin through the thick forest of rhododendrons, bamboos, and oaks. One can observe and appreciate nature’s beauty; waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds, and green valleys.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today, you will commence trekking through the jungle. On the way, you will pass from Gurung villages. In one of the villages, you can stop to have your lunch. After having lunch, you will head towards the village of Chhomrong. This charming village is also home to the Gurung people and is situated on the lap of Mt. Hiunchuli. From here, you can see the excellent view of Mt. Machhapuchare (Fishtail) and the narrow canyon of the Annapurna Sanctuary. As you reach Chhomrong, you will check-in to the lodge.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After having your breakfast, the way gets down from Chhomrung to cross Chomrong Khola before climbing towards Dovan through Rhododendron & Bamboo forests. Immediately after leaving, you arrive at the small settlement of Khuldi Ghat before another vertical down way to the valley. The trial gets ahead from the river bank through another tiny settlement known as Bamboo, you will be passing bamboo and after a half an hour walk you will finally reach Hotel Himalaya.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After your breakfast in Hotel Himalaya, you will start to commence walking slowly to Deurali. The first part of the trail is through the bamboo forest which is damp and much colder. The trail continues rising up steadily and from the way, you will have beautiful views of the glacier river below. You will walk through the steep climbing trail through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here you can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. Once you reach Deurali, you will check in to the lodge.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today, you will reach the main destination of your trekking. You will start walking gently uphill through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountainside. You will walk through the tough trail from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. From Machhapuchhre base camp, you will see views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, and Gangapurna. Now, walking from here, you will enter Annapurna Sanctuary and you can see the view of the south face of Annapurna. From the base camp, you will see the view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and other peaks.
Overnight stay at the hotel’s best available guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
We will rise up quite early in the morning today to enjoy the sunrise over the Annapurna amphitheater while savoring the majesty of all the surrounding mountains which is surely going to be a surreal and once in a lifetime experience. After we will proceed to our lodge and have breakfast before being transferred to Pokhara by helicopter. In Pokhara, we will have plenty of time to explore its inn and the close by attractions. Time permitting w, e will cover the following attractions in Pokhara this afternoon:
Overnight stay at hotel Temple Tree Resort and Spa.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
After having an early breakfast in Pokhara we will then fly back to Kathmandu with the regular flights and upon our arrival at Kathmandu’s domestic airport, we will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. We will have enough time to cover a few other sightseeing either of Bhaktapur or Patan if we would like.
Overnight stay at hotel Dwarikas in Kathmandu.
Meals included: breakfast
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home.
I am really very impressed by the calm and natural beauty that I got to experience in the Annapurna Trek. The routes of course had me miss my comfy bed at home. But, in the end, it was all worth it. The guides were all well equipped and so friendly. They were more like a long known friend to me. I will surely pay another visit to Annapurna along with my friends through this company itself.
