Annapurna Base Camp Trek
One of the most popular and beautiful base camp trekking in Nepal Himalayas

Trip Overview:
Location
Nepal
Region
Annapurna
Max-Elevation
4,130 m
Duration
16 days
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge
Best Seasons
Spring and Autumn
Group
Min. 1 Pax
Difficulty
Moderate
Start Point
Kathmandu
End Point
Kathmandu
Permit
Required
Food
Three Meals/Day
Introduction to Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC Trek) stands out as one of the most popular and picturesque base camp treks in Nepal, nestled in the heart of the Annapurna region. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges, this trek winds through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, terraced fields, charming villages, and a rich array of flora and fauna.
The trek to Annapurna Base Camp is classified as moderately difficult, the trek does not demand technical climbing skills but involves challenging aspects such as steep ascents, descents, and elevation changes. Annapurna Base Camp is a high-altitude glacial basin north of Pokhara and lies at an altitude of 4,130 meters below a ring of eleven major peaks of Nepal.
The main attractions of the Annapurna Base Camp trek are reaching Annapurna Base Camp and the breathtaking views of some of the world's highest peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091 m), and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m).
There are several starting and ending points for the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek. However, if you have sufficient time, we recommend combining a visit to Poon Hill with Annapurna Base Camp. This trek begins at Nayapul and concludes at Dhampus Phedi. It represents the longest version of the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Alternatively, it is possible to conclude the trek in Nayapul or Simrung village to reduce the overall trekking duration.
Nayapul is about an hour's drive from Pokhara. From Nayapul, you will first trek to Poon Hill (3,210 m). Poon Hill is an excellent vantage point for the entire Annapurna region. It offers magnificent views of the mountains, including Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7,041 m), Bharha Shikhar (7,647 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiunchuli (6,434 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Annapurna II (7,939 m), Annapurna III (7,555 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Lamjung Himal (6,988 m), and many other snow-capped mountains. Additionally, it provides a magnificent view of the sunrise.
After visiting Poon Hill, the trek continues to Tadapani, Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Dovan, Deurali, and finally reaches Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) and Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). However, some trekkers go to Annapurna Base Camp first and come back via Poon Hill on the way back.
After relishing the experience at Annapurna Base Camp, you will proceed towards Chhomrong Village using the same route you took to reach Annapurna Base Camp. Trek down from Chhomrong to Jhinu Danda. Near Jhinu Danda, there are natural hot springs that you can visit and enjoy a bath if you are interested – it could be a pleasant experience during the trek.
After Jhinu Danda, you will reach the bank of the Modi River downstream. Nowadays, motor road access to Simrung is about a 20-minute walk from Jhinu Danda. If you are tired or don't have time to trek to Dhampus Phedi, take a local jeep to Pokhara. From the banks of the Modi River, you will continue trekking almost upstream to Landruk village, Tolkha, and Pitam Deurali.
But you will trek down from Pritam Deurali to Pothana, Dhampus village, and Dhampus Phedi. The trek concludes here, and you'll proceed to Pokhara by private transport. The following day, either take a tourist bus or a flight back to Kathmandu.
16 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek includes 11 days trekking (or 13 days from Kathmandu), one day sightseeing in Kathmandu and two days for arrival and departure from Kathmandu.
Highlights of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Itinerary
After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him, and he will be transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will help you to check in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for the trip. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, Kathmandu visits Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa which are all World Heritage Sites. Durbar Square throws light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage places for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as Monkey Temple and Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Late in the afternoon, we introduced you to your mountain/trek guide. Overnight at Hotel.
Trekking staff will arrive at your hotel at 6:30 am to pick you up to the tourist bus station for journey to Pokhara. Normally bus leave at 7:00 am from Kantipath and it takes about 7 hours from Kathmandu. Today, you can take a breakfast in your hotel that you order earlier night or request to manage packing breakfast that you eat on bus a journey because on the way we are not stopping for breakfast as well not available good breakfast, but we stop for a lunch so try to eat Nepalese food (Dal Bhat). Afternoon you arrive in Pokhara then check in your hotel and refresh and look around lakeside. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at hotel.
We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015m) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1570m. Today’s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey allow getting use to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Leaving Tikhedhunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2080m. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani at 2855m. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Today, early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3210m), a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Dhampus peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli Peak, Machapuchare, Lamjung Himal etc. After enjoying the views then returning to Ghorepani we take a breakfast at teahouse then leaving Ghorepani to go for Tadapani (2610m), we make climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). After that we descend to the Banthanti, then turning off to Tadapani. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Today, we start our journey with steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung village which is the village of Gurung people, with an easy walk to Chhomrong (2170m). Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Today the trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2380meters where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) Check post. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from which, the route travels very steeply down a rock bank then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
The trail continues for about 2 hrs. From here, the route winds up steeply to a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of Bamboo at the bottom of the gorge keeping always on the west side of the river. It then reaches the small shrine at Panchen Barah and from here the trail climbs to Himalaya Hotel it's about an hour walk, first on a rocky trail through forests, then up a steep ravine, to Hinko at 2,960m. The trail crosses a ravine & a major avalanche track just beyond Hinko, then climbs through large boulders. About half an hour beyond Hinko we reach Deurali at 3,000m. As the trail continues into the sanctuary, it crosses two wide avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that huddles up against the cliffs. The trail then descends to meet the Modi Khola & follows the river to Bagar. From Bagar we climb across more avalanche paths cross a moraine & a stream, and then climb towards an area known as Machhapchhre Base Camp at 3700m. One can have panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, and Gangapurna & Machhapuchhre (6,997m). Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
On the way to Annapurna base Camp (ABC) from Machhapuchhre base Camp (MBC), the vegetation disappears. We'll see the snow boulders melting and forming small streams. The path widens as we enter the sanctuary, follows a stream, and then climbs to a few huts alongside a moraine. There are sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above the sanctuary. Annapurna Base Camp sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding panorama of the 360 degrees. Savor the mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks. The climax of our trip almost ends today. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Get up in the early morning and savor the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from Annapurna base camp. After taking breakfast, we start descending from Annapurna base camp to Bamboo back through Machhapuchre base camp, Deurali, Himalayan Hotel, Dovan and finally reach at Bamboo (2310m). Heading back down to the valley is much easier than climbing up. You will see the waterfalls that drop down from a high point to the rocks below. We pass through the forests with great views of Fishtail and Hiunchuli mountains. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
From Bamboo we make a steep ascent to the Kuldi Ghar and then to Sinuwa following the stone steps that leads to Lower Chhomrong. Then we ascend on the thousand stony steps taking us to Upper Chhomrong. From Chhomrong we descend to Jhinu Danda. Today we get the opportunity to enjoy hot springs lying just a 15-min walk from Jhinu Danda but there is not an available teahouse so you have to return Jhinu Danda for night stay. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Jhinu danda trek to Pothana (1900m), The first part of the trek is descent and then appears through flat land until you reach Himal Pani. Here you find beautiful waterfall. Beyond this town, the trail ascends gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After a short trek, you will be at Landruk village (1545m), a pretty big village inhabited by mixed community of Gurung, Magar and Brahmin as well. Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1700m.) and then ascent and level path to Bherikharka. From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deurali (2100m.) with a view of different mountain peaks in the panorama. Now the trail gradually descends to Pothana passing through different oak forests. Pothana is a small town resided by Gurung, an ethnic community of Nepal. From here too, you can enjoy the splendid views of various mountain peaks. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and it takes approximately three hours and drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by private vehicle. The trail is a gentle descent up to Dhampus, a village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Now you trek through flat land for some distance and steeply descend to Dhampus Phedi. Now you take vehicle to drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara it takes about 35 minutes driving distance. Overnight at Hotel.
It takes about seven hours, while driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes. Overnight Hotel.
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination
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