· Run through rhododendron forest and diverse landscape
· Stunnng sunrise view of Dhaulagiri Range, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli from Poonhill Peak
· Spectacular close-up views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) 6,993m height
· Famous Jhinu Danda hot spring
· Gurung and Magar villages along the trail
· Cross through long suspension bridge at Jhinu
· Close-up view of Annapurna I (8,091m) and other peaks from Annapurna Base Camp
This 11 Days Annapurna Base Camp fast pack trail running is a challenging adventure designed for experienced runners seeking to experience high altitude trail run. This fast pack trail has 6 stages and approximately 106.5 km total from its starting point Nayapull to ending point Phedi. The adventure begins all the way from sub-tropical forest to alpine region. The trail passes through rhododendron forest, waterfalls, suspension bridges and Cultural immersion of Gurung villages. Stunning view of Mountains including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8,091m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) and Dhaulagiri Range can be seen along the way. The highest point of this trail is at Annapurna Base Camp with an altitude of 4,130m from sea level.
One of representative will pick you up at airport and accompany you to the Hotel. Depending on arrival time, we will visit some most important and famous places in the Capital. In the evening, we will have a meeting at the hotel to brief you on the entire trip covering safety, altitude awareness and gears setup.
Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. On the way we can see rivers, terraced hills, local villages and beautiful environment.
Distance: 200km drive | Duration: 6 – 7 hours
After breakfast, we will drive to Nayapull which is the gateway to Annapurna region and also the starting point of this trip. The day passes through motor roads, ups and downs, some rhododendron forest and local villages.
Distance: 40.7km drive, 18.8km run | Ascent: +2,050m | Descent: -50m |Duration: 1 hour drive (P-N)
Early in the morning, we will head towards poonhill to witness spectacular Himalayan sunrise. From poonhill, we can see stunning view of mountains including some popular Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Annapurna south (7,219m), Annapurna fang, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and many more. After that, we will get back to Ghorepani, have breakfast and start running towards Sinuwa. The beginning of the trail passes through beautiful rhododendron forest, villages and then along the way we will see several waterfalls, suspension bridges and rivers.
Distance: 24.8km | Ascent: +350m | Descent: -870m |Duration: Depends on speed
Early in the morning, after breakfast we will start running toward Machhapuchhre Base Camp. The day passes through beautiful rhododendron forest to alpine region, and along the way we can see several waterfalls, mountain views and close-up view of Machhapuchhre. The day will be little bit challenging because of the rapid changes of altitude.
Distance: 14.6km | Ascent: +1,360m | Descent: -50m
Today, after having breakfast, we will start running towards Annapurna Base Camp passing through alpine terrain with gradually ascent. This day will be short and challenging but most rewarding day of the whole trip.
Distance: 3.1km | Ascent: +430m | Descent: -0-50m
This day is the most demanding and memorable day as we woke up early to witness the stunning sunrise view of snow-capped mountains, reflecting golden color. From ABC we can see close-up views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South and other mountains around Annapurna range. Then, we will have our breakfast and start running towards Jhinu danda. The day passes through beautiful alpine region to sub-tropical forest and along the way we can see several waterfalls, mountain views and diverse landscape. Depending on reaching time to Jhinu, we will go to hot spring. The day will be longer that other days.
Distance: 23.4km | Ascent: +0m | Descent: -2,350m
After breakfast, we will start running towards Phedi. In the beginning, we have to cross long suspension bridge. The day passes through rhododendron forest, beautiful local villages and several suspension bridges, waterfalls and river. Some villages we will pass through this day are: Landruk, Pittam Deurali, Pothana, and Dhampus. On the way, we can see the daily life of people of different cultures. After reaching Phedi, we will drive to Pokhara on same day.
Distance: 18-20km drive, 21.7km running | Ascent: +0m | Descent: -960m |Approx Duration: 30 to 45min drive from Phedi to Pokhara
Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. On the way we can see rivers, terraced hills, local villages and beautiful environment.
Distance: 200km drive | Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Transfer to Tribhuwan international Airport for final departure
“Its time to say goodbye, with lots of memories made for lifetime”
