Sleep inside a ring of Himalayan giants
Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp trek takes you into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin closed in on every side by mountains over 7,000 m. Wake up at 4,130 m with Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and the fishtail summit of Machapuchare glowing pink at sunrise around you.
From Pokhara you drive to the trailhead and walk through Gurung villages like Ghandruk and Chhomrong, past terraced fields and into thick bamboo and rhododendron forest along the Modi Khola river. The valley narrows, the forest gives way to grass and moraine, and after Machapuchare Base Camp the Sanctuary opens up. On the way down you soak tired legs in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
It suits walkers with average fitness who can handle long stone staircases, 5–6 hours a day. The altitude is lower than Everest, which makes ABC a great first Himalayan trek.
Why book with us: local guides from the Annapurna region, English or Spanish-speaking, hand-picked teahouses and flexible dates for private groups.
5 to 7 hours a day with some steep sections. Suits active beginners.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup, briefing and gear check.
7 hours by tourist bus along the Trisuli river. Evening by Phewa Lake.
1.5-hour drive, then a climb to the largest Gurung village in the region; 4–5 hours.
Over a ridge and down to Chhomrong, gateway to the Sanctuary; 5–6 hours.
Stone stairs down to the river and into bamboo forest; 5–6 hours.
Past the Hinku cave as the valley narrows; 4–5 hours.
Via Machapuchare Base Camp (3,700 m) into the Sanctuary; 5 hours.
Sunrise over Annapurna I, then a long descent to Bamboo (2,310 m); 6–7 hours.
Back through Chhomrong and down to the hot springs; 5–6 hours.
Short walk to the road and drive to Pokhara. Free evening.
Tourist bus back to Kathmandu.
Airport transfer.
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Not included
Best Time To Go
Recommended: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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My trekking experience in Nepal was absolutely incredible. From arriving in Kathmandu to the mountains of the Himalaya, everything was perfectly organised. The guides were professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the region. I felt safe at all times, even travelling alone. Without a doubt, I recommend this...
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