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5-day trip from Pokhara visiting Drive from Pokhara to Hum Khola & Trek to Sandhi Kharka, Trek from Sandhi Kharka to Bhusket Mela and Trek from Bhusket Mela to Annapurna North Base Camp - 4190 m. Operated by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd..
Highlights
- Walk the Historic 1950 Maurice Herzog’s Pioneer Route to Annapurna-I.
Annapurna Base Camp North: 5-Day Trek on The Herzog Trail: Key Facts
| Price | From $751 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Annapurna Base Camp North: 5-Day Trek on The Herzog Trail
Full description
A 5-day trip out of Pokhara taking in Drive from Pokhara to Hum Khola & Trek to Sandhi Kharka, Trek from Sandhi Kharka to Bhusket Mela, Trek from Bhusket Mela to Annapurna North Base Camp - 4190 m and Base Camp Exploration & Trek Down to Sandhi Kharka. There are 5 stops in all.
The running order is Drive from Pokhara to Hum Khola & Trek to Sandhi Kharka, then Trek from Sandhi Kharka to Bhusket Mela, then Trek from Bhusket Mela to Annapurna North Base Camp - 4190 m, then Base Camp Exploration & Trek Down to Sandhi Kharka, then Trek to Hum Khola & Drive back to Pokhara.
The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara, Pokhara-Humkhola-Pokhara transfer via Private Jeep, 4 Nights of Tent-Camp Accommodation and Trekking Guide (licensed and experienced). It does not cover any Personal Expenses and anything not mentioned in the include list, Hot, Cold, and Alcoholic Drinks and Full Board Meals (add-on option available), so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $865 together rather than $751 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Drive from Pokhara to Hum Khola & Trek to Sandhi Kharka
Your adventure begins with a sharp 06:00 AM jeep pickup from Pokhara. You will drive through the rugged Kali Gandaki and Mistri Khola gorges past dramatic waterfalls to the Hum Khola trailhead. After a hearty lunch, you will trek up through lush bamboo and rhododendron forests. The trail rewards you with a steep climb to the peaceful meadow of Sardi Kharka for a tented camping experience. Drive: 115 km (6–7 hrs); Trek: 5 km (3–4 hrs); Gain: +2,343 m; Pro-Tip: Request a packed breakfast.
Trek from Sandhi Kharka to Bhusket Mela
Start your day with a hot campsite breakfast before trekking further up the remote river valley. You will track the beautiful Sunkhola (Golden River), passing the tree line and the dramatic rock shelters of Guphaphant (Podar Cave). After winding across rugged alpine terrain and pristine glacial streams, you will reach the broad riverside flat of Bhusket Mela by early afternoon. Enjoy ample time to rest, acclimatize, and admire Tilicho Peak. Trek: 6 km (4–5 hrs); Gain: +485 m
Trek from Bhusket Mela to Annapurna North Base Camp - 4190 m
Wake up to a steady alpine ascent along massive glacial moraines and rocky ridges. You will enjoy breathtaking views of Nilgiri and the monumental north wall of Annapurna I. First, you will reach pristine Panchakunda Lake (Narchyang Lake) to rest and admire the scenery. Next, make the final push to explore the historic Annapurna North Base Camp before descending. Tonight, you will sleep in premium tents set up right along the peaceful shoreline. Trek: 6 km (4–5 hrs); Gain: +540 m
Base Camp Exploration & Trek Down to Sandhi Kharka
Begin your day with an early morning exploration around the majestic glaciers and hidden corners of Annapurna North Base Camp. After capturing spectacular sunrise photographs and enjoying breakfast, you will leave your lakeside camp by 9:00 AM. Retrace your steps down the valley, arriving at the broad riverside flat of Bhusket Mela for a well-earned lunch break. Finally, complete your gradual descent to overnight at your familiar camp at Sandhi Kharka. Trek: 12 km (5–6 hrs); Loss: -1,025 m
Trek to Hum Khola & Drive back to Pokhara
Enjoy a final trail breakfast at Sandhi Kharka before a crisp morning hike down to the river basin. Your private jeep awaits at the Hum Khola trailhead. Leaving the wilderness behind, you will drive down the valley to Tatopani for lunch. Here, you can enjoy a complimentary, optional soak in the natural hot springs to soothe your muscles before completing your scenic journey back to Pokhara. Drive: 115 km (6–7 hrs); Trek: 5 km (2–3 hrs); Loss: -2,343 m
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
- Pokhara-Humkhola-Pokhara transfer via Private Jeep
- 4 Nights of Tent-Camp Accommodation
- Trekking Guide (licensed and experienced)
- Borrow necessary equipment (a down jacket, sleeping bag, and trekking poles)
- A duffle bag (for with porter options)
- Necessary Trekking Permits
- Water Purification Tablets (as required)
- First-Aid Kit with Emergency Oxygen Canister, Rescue Rope, & Oximeter
- Luggage storage facility in Pokhara (if needed)
Excludes
- Any Personal Expenses and anything not mentioned in the include list
- Hot, Cold, and Alcoholic Drinks
- Full Board Meals (add-on option available)
- Additional snacks
- Porter (add-on available)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Weather
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts