Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

10 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

English, NepaliGuide language

4130mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

The stepped pastures above Pokhara

Visit the inward sanctuary of ABC with panoramic views of 10 peaks over 6000m tall

Views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Kaligandaki from Poonhill

Enclosed by a ring of inspiring mountains, including Annapurna I at 8091m

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Itinerary

Annapurna Base Camp Trek stands as one of Nepal’s most beloved adventures, appealing to both young adults and experienced trekkers. Beginning in Pokhara, the journey ascends through terraced farms, traditional villages, and ancient rhododendron forests, unveiling snowy peaks and cascading waterfalls at every turn.

The trek follows the Modi Khola valley, with each step revealing more of the dramatic Annapurna Sanctuary. At Machhapuchhre Base Camp and finally Annapurna Base Camp, you’ll be surrounded by a 360-degree panorama of towering Himalayan giants. The trip’s finale includes a detour to Poonhill for legendary sunrise views over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

What makes this trekking tour special is its blend of accessible adventure, varied scenery, and cultural immersion, ensuring a rewarding experience for those eager to sample the best of the Himalayas.

day 1 - Drive to Pokhara.

Early morning after breakfast at Kathmandu, we will travel to Pokhara viaby bus through Prithvi Highway. The scenic bus ride will be around 6-7 hours long. We can see western Himalayas, on our way. Beautiful but tad tiring bus ride to the beautiful valley of Pokhara, it is our gateway to the mountains. We can explore around this beautiful lake city in the evening or go for boating in the grand Phewa Lake. We will spend the night at the hotel in Pokhara.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Third Pole.

day 2 - Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Hile (1430m)

The next day, our actual trek will begin. We will drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. It takes around 2 hours. We will hike to Hile (from there the view of beautiful villages, hills and mountains will be gratifying and refreshing. Hike to Hile will take around 3-4 hours. We will walk around the bank of the Modi river. On reaching there, we will have dinner and spend the night at a local guesthouse.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Trek to Ghorepani (2,840m)

After breakfast, early morning we will hike to reach Ghorepani. We will hike through Tikhedhunga (1,577m) and Ulleri (2,070m). At Ulleri, you will be able to witness the exquisite culture of the Magar people. We will walk through the beautiful oak and rhododendron forests to reach the small village called Banthanti (2,250m). After walking for a few hours uphill from there, we reach picturesque Ghorepani (2,840m) where we will spend the night at a teahouse.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Hike up to Poonhill for sunrise and trek to Tadapani.

Very early in the morning we will hike to reach the beautiful Poonhill (3,210m). Poonhill is famous as the best viewpoint of the grand Annapurna region and Dhaulagiri region. The sunrise from here is truly splendid. The view of sunlight pouring into the panoramic mountains such as Annapurna and Dhaulagiri truly is heaven on earth. After spending an hour or two at Poonhill, we will hike down to Ghorepani. After a nourishing breakfast there, we will continue our climb along the ridges through pine and rhododendron forests. It will bring us to Deurali (2,690m). A short incline from there will bring us to our destination for today, Tadapani (2,610m). We will stay overnight in a guesthouse after dinner.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Trek to Sinuwa (2,340m).

Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa (2,340m) will take around 6-7 hours. Walking down the beautiful rhododendron forests, we will reach a traditional village of Gurungs. Here, you will be able to see the lifestyle and culture of the Gurungs. From here, the trail becomes relatively easy. From there, we will continue our trek to Chhomrung (2,140m). Then after having lunch we continue to hiking to Sinuwa for a night stop. We will stay the night at a local guesthouse.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Trek to Himalaya hotel (2,900m).

In the morning, we will continue our trek to our next destination, beautiful village of Himalaya hotel. It will take us around 5-6 hours to reach there. Our trail first drops down the river Chhomrung Khola and then elevate through Khuldighar. Here, in the past used to be Annapurna Conservation Area Check Post. We will walk through the forests for a while and then follow the trail steeply downhill towards the bottom of the gorge, Dovan. Then another 1.5 walking to Himalayan hotel (2900m) through the lush green forest. We will be staying at a local guest house for the night.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)

After breakfast, we will start our final destination Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). After a short break and Lunch at MBC , we will again continue our trek to reach our destination Annapurna Base Camp (4,131m). It will take total of five to six hours to reach our destination. We will walk along the Machhapuchhre Base Camp to reach there. Also known as Annapurna Sanctuary, this place is guarded by mountains in all direction. Annapurna Base Camp is two hours walk from there. On reaching Annapurna Base Camp, you will be granted truly overwhelming view of the Himalayas, after witnessing superb sunset in the Himalayas, we will spend the night at a local guest house.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Trek to Bamboo (2,345m)

After spending some unforgettable hours with the mountains, we will hike down to beautiful Bamboo. It is around 6 hours walk. We will return following the same trail. Our trail drops by around 1,700m along the bank of Modi river to Bamboo at 2,345m. On reaching bamboo, we can go for a short exploration of the place. We will spend the night in a local guesthouse.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,760m)

We start our hike in the morning after breakfast to reach Jhinu Danda. We will make a steep ascent to Kuldi Ghar. From there to Sinuwa, and following the stone steps to Lower Chomrong. Then we will climb up thousand stone steps to reach Upper Chhomrong. Then, we will descend through the steep trail to Jhinu Danda. You can enjoy yourself in the natural hot springs 20 minutes away from Jhinu Danda. We will spend the night in a local guesthouse.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Trek to Pothana (2,100m)

Pothana lies at height of 2,100m. Pothana boasts views of the myriad of spellbinding mountains and hills. It will take us around 6 hours to reach this scenic village of Pothana. On, reaching Pothana we can go for a short exploration. We can explore the traditional villages or watch the sunset in the mounts. We will spend the night at a local guesthouse.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Trek down to Phedi (1,500m) and back to Pokhara.

It’s around 2 hour hike down to Phedi and one hour drive to Pokhara. Phedi lies at altitude of around 1,500m on average. We will now leave the snowcapped mountains in the background as we hike down to Phedi. After reaching our destination, we will take a short refreshing break and drive to the lake city of Pokhara to spend the night.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Third Pole

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 12 - Drive back to kathmandu

After breakfast, we will travel to capital city via Prithvi Highway. Once again the scenic bus ride will keep you refreshed throughout the journey. On reaching Kathmandu, you can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Duration:7 hours

Meals:Breakfast

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Karen TaylorVerified Traveler

Dec 20, 2019

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Great trip - highly recommended

I did the ABC Trek in December 2019. Was an amazing experience and the trek was stunningly beautiful. My guide Deepen had a great knowledge of the mountains and was very attentive to my needs. He had a good understanding of what different clients are capable of after watching them on day 1 and then made sure the trek was suitably challenging but not out of their comfort zone. I always felt that safety was a priority and when extreme bad weather came in when only a few hours from our ABC destination, I was comfortable with the decision not to risk it. No one went up the mountain that day. The trek was fun, heaps to see, lots of people to meet along the way and Deepen always discussed the plan for the following day the night before, so I felt engaged and knew what to expect. Overall a great trip, would highly recommend but make sure you take some very warm clothes if travelling in winter. I'm thinking myself of planning another trek.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler

Oct 26, 2019

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Great

I did a 12 days annapurna base camp trek with Tendi as my guide. It was an amazing trek with incredible views. Tendi was a great guide (and porter), super caring and always making sure I was having the best experience. I will definitely come back! thank you

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Dawn EllithorpeVerified Traveler

May 6, 2019

5.0

5.0 out of 5

ABC spectacular!

ABC far exceeded my expectations! Stunning views! Its physically challenging though, so come prepared. Do stairs-there are sections that feel endless.

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Mary TisonVerified Traveler

Apr 28, 2019

5.0

5.0 out of 5

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AnonymousVerified Traveler

Oct 19, 2018

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Beautiful trek with an excellent guide and trekking company

The Annapurna base camp trek is a beautiful 10 day hike (plus two travel days) through a mix of scenery including dense forest, tiny villages and high mountains. Views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill are spectacular, and seeing the mountains up close on the way to and at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) was amazing. The teahouses are comfortable, though they become more basic as you get further from the roads and closer to ABC. Food is available throughout the hike and generally good with a mix of Nepali, Chinese and Western dishes available at most teahouses. A mild warning, I would only recommend this hike to people with a good fitness level as a typical day can be around 6 hours of hiking (excluding lunch and rest stops) and involves a lot of stairs. Total ascent and descent are much larger than the net elevation change indicated by the start and finish elevations each day, as you frequently descend completely to the base of a valley only to climb the other side. Do not attempt with a knee injury or after recent knee surgery etc. Practice stair climbing before you go!