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6-day trip from Pokhara visiting Drive to Simrung & Trek to Chhomrong (Max altitude: 2,170 m), Trek to Bamboo (Max altitude: 2,310 m) and Trek to Deurali (Max altitude: 3,230 m). Operated by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd..
Highlights
- Watch a golden sunrise inside the Annapurna Sanctuary
Pokhara: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 6-Day Trek for Beginners: Key Facts
| Price | From $437 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Pokhara: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 6-Day Trek for Beginners
Full description
A 6-day trip out of Pokhara taking in Drive to Simrung & Trek to Chhomrong (Max altitude: 2,170 m), Trek to Bamboo (Max altitude: 2,310 m), Trek to Deurali (Max altitude: 3,230 m) and Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via MBC (Max altitude: 4,130 m). There are 6 stops in all.
The running order is Drive to Simrung & Trek to Chhomrong (Max altitude: 2,170 m), then Trek to Bamboo (Max altitude: 2,310 m), then Trek to Deurali (Max altitude: 3,230 m), then Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via MBC (Max altitude: 4,130 m), then Sunrise at ABC & Trek to Bamboo (Min altitude: 2,310 m), and on from there.
The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara, Pokhara–Simrung–Pokhara shared jeep transfers, 5 nights of mountain guest house accommodation and Licensed and experienced trekking guide. It does not cover drinks, Meals (available as an add-on) and Porter service (available as an add-on), so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $609 together rather than $437 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 to Simrung & Trek to Chhomrong (Max altitude: 2,170 m)
Your trip begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Pokhara. A scenic 2–3 hour drive via Nayapul brings you to the trailhead at Simrung. You then step onto the trail to ascend past terraced hillside farming villages, arriving at the vibrant stone-paved village of Chhomrong for the night. Drive: ~60 km (2–3 hrs); Approximate Trek Distance: ~6 km (2–3 hrs); Gain: +670 m; Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Chhomrong
Trek to Bamboo (Max altitude: 2,310 m)
After breakfast, you descend down the iconic Chhomrong stone steps to cross the Chhomrong Khola river. The trail then climbs steadily through lush oak and rhododendron forests before descending gently into the quiet valley settlement of Bamboo. Approximate Trek Distance: ~10 km (5–6 hrs); Gain/Loss: Net +140 m (+430 m / -290 m); Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Bamboo
Trek to Deurali (Max altitude: 3,230 m)
Leaving Bamboo, the path ascends through dense bamboo and rhododendron groves along the Modi Khola river. Passing small trailside stops like Dobhan and Himalaya, you hike past dramatic rocky cliffs and cascading waterfalls, reaching the alpine settlement of Deurali by afternoon. Approximate Trek Distance: ~8 km (4–5 hrs); Gain: +920 m; Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Deurali
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via MBC (Max altitude: 4,130 m)
The trail climbs through the narrow valley gateway into the sacred Annapurna Sanctuary, passing Machhapuchhre Base Camp along the way. Surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks, you cross alpine meadows to reach Annapurna Base Camp for a memorable evening in the sanctuary. Approximate Trek Distance: ~8 km (4–5 hrs); Gain: +900 m; Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Annapurna Base Camp
Sunrise at ABC & Trek to Bamboo (Min altitude: 2,310 m)
You wake early to witness a golden sunrise over the Annapurna range before starting your descent. Retracing your steps back down the valley gorge, you pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali, and Himalaya, settling back in Bamboo for a well-earned evening rest. Approximate Trek Distance: ~16 km (5–6 hrs); Loss: -1,820 m; Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Bamboo
Trek to Simrung, Drive to Pokhara (Min altitude: 822 m)
Trek downhill toward Jhinu Hot Springs before continuing to Simrung. Your vehicle transfers you back to Pokhara, arriving by 17:00 to drop you off at your hotel. Drive: ~60 km (2–3 hrs); Approximate Trek Distance: ~12 km (4–5 hrs); Loss: -1,488 m; Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
- Pokhara–Simrung–Pokhara shared jeep transfers
- 5 nights of mountain guest house accommodation
- Licensed and experienced trekking guide
- First aid kit carried by your guide (includes emergency oxygen canister, rescue rope, and pulse oximeter)
- All necessary trekking permits
- Complimentary gear rental (down jacket, sleeping bag, and trekking poles)
- A company duffel bag (included with porter options)
- Water purification tablets (as required)
- Complimentary luggage storage in Pokhara (if needed)
Excludes
- Drinks
- Meals (available as an add-on)
- Porter service (available as an add-on)
- Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and electronic device charging
- Personal expenses
- 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