Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most classic and scenic treks in Annapurna region. Ultimate goal of this trek is to reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4130m at the south base of Annapurna, which is the great highlight of this trek. Annapurna Base Camp has dramatic close-up panoramic views of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Fishtail (6993m), Annapurna IV (7454m), and other mountain peaks. On clear weather days, sunrise and sunset views of these mountains are spectacular from Annapurna Base Camp.
Trek Route to Annapurna Base Camp:
Annapurna Base Camp Trek has a good and well-maintained trail route throughout the trek. Trails are safe, and comfortable for walking. Annapurna Base Camp trek starts from Pokhara, drives to Nayapul, Birethanthi, then trek through many local villages, lush green valleys, riverside areas and farming lands and terraces. When you reach to Ghorepani ( 2800m) & Poon Hill (3210m), you will have spectacular panoramic views of central mountains views including Annapurna I ( 8091m), Dhawalagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (6430m), Annapurna South (7219m) & Fishtail (6993m). Himalayan views from Poon Hill are just incredible.
Further trek continues through rhododendron forest uphill and downhill, hiking via great hill spots of Tadapani villages and Chhomrong villages. The final leg of the trek from Chhomrong continues to the natural narrow valley between Fishtail and Annapurna mountain ranges, to Machhapuchre Base Camp then valleys open to dry and deserted hill up-to Annapurna Base Camp. From Annapurna Base Camp, we retrace back the same way to Chhomrong, then to Jhinu Danda, and drive back to Pokhara.
How difficult is Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered moderate trekking in Nepal. As this trek involves walking in many ups and downs in the hill almost every day, for novice trekkers, this could be slightly difficult but it is still easy compared to Everest Base Camp Trek. Travelers with good health, physically in shape could easily trek to Annapurna Base Camp without much difficulty. At Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you have to walk 5-6 hours every day. As this trek involves walking thousands of stone step ups and downs, it could be hard for those who are new to walking stone steps and rough terrain in mountains. You do not have to be super fit to plan this trek, or do not have to run the marathon, but hiking experience is necessary.
Hike outdoors at least twice a week, and cardio training for 2-3 months regularly prior to coming to this trek would prepare you the best for safe and successful trek in Annapurna Base Camp.
You will start this trek from the altitude of 827m from sea level so you will have enough time to acclimatize at the trek days itself before reaching ABC. Annapurna Base Camp Trek does not involve any serious or technical high-altitude trekking. You will only stay two nights above 3000m on this trek- One night at MBC at altitude of 3700 m and another night at ABC at altitude of 4130 m. Every other day, the trek will be between 2000m to 3210m altitude. So, trekking in Annapurna Base Camp is fun, pleasure and an incredible scenic mountain trek experience.
When is the best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp?
Best time considered for trekking in Annapurna Base Camp is March, April & May, and September, October & November. These months have great weather, clear days, excellent visibility, and relatively longer daylight. Early December is also considered a good time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Other Popular Treks in Annapurna Region
Annapurna region treks are probably the best scenic and nature treks in the world. Apart from Annapurna Base Camp, this region has other incredible trekking opportunities for mountain trek lovers. Annapurna Circuit Trek, Tilicho Lake Trek, Jomsom Valley Treks, Ghorepani & Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal Trek and Mustang Trek are the other popular treks in this region
What to Pack?
To ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure trekking experience in Nepal, it is important to pack the right clothing and equipment for the specific trek you are taking.
While at trekking in Annapuran Base Camp, there can have varying climate conditions throughout the year, so it's essential to pack accordingly.
To help with your packing, we have compiled a list of essential clothing and gear to bring on your trek with us at this link- https://classicvacationsnepal.com/packing-list-guidelines
Ensuring the safety of your trip is our paramount concern during your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with us. However, it is imperative for you to recognize that undertaking adventure travel in the mountainous regions of Nepal, particularly activities like trekking and mountaineering, entails a heightened risk of injury, accidents, and health issues due to navigating rough mountain terrains and high altitudes. Classic Vacations Nepal will not assume liability for any injuries, accidents, illnesses, health conditions, loss, or damage to your belongings, or any other hardships experienced during your journey with us.
Furthermore, please be aware that unforeseen weather conditions, the health and fitness of trekkers, or unexpected natural disasters may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary to ensure your safety and well-being. In such instances, your guide will consult with you to determine the best alternative route based on prevailing conditions. Nevertheless, we will consistently strive to ensure the smooth execution of your itinerary as per the original plan. Be prepared for flexibility if required.
Your trek success and your satisfaction are our highest priorities. Therefore, we guarantee that your trek will be led by our most professional trek leader and an exceptional support team, providing you with our utmost professionalized and personalized services. We will ensure meticulous attention to every logistical detail, allowing you to travel with us worry-free and fully enjoy your trek.
Tailor-Made for Your Trek:
While the standard Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary is included in this package, we understand that individual preferences may vary. So, if you wish to customize the trek itinerary or package according to your own preferences, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Whether you would like a shorter duration for the trek, want to modify the trek route, or have specific preferences regarding the services offered, feel free to email us at chet@classicvacationsnepal.com Or WhatsApp us at +9779851040806
At your arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport, Classic Vacations Nepal trek officers greet you and transfer to your trip hotel in Kathmandu. Leisure afternoon.
At your arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport, Classic Vacations Nepal trek officers greet you and transfer to your trip hotel in Kathmandu. Leisure afternoon.
Evening, we will meet for a trek briefing and discussion. We host a welcome dinner at the finest Nepalese restaurant, eating Nepalese food (Dal Bhat with cultural program). Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel Or Similar (4 star)
Welcome Dinner
Today, you will have leisure morning, and breakfast at hotel. Late morning, we will have guided tour of cultural and historical highlight of Kathmandu Valley.
Today, you will have leisure morning, and breakfast at hotel. Late morning, we will have guided tour of cultural and historical highlight of Kathmandu Valley. Guided Tour of Buddhanath stupa- one of the biggest Buddhist stupa in the city. It is a great Buddhist pilgrimage place. After here, we will drive to visit Pashupatinath Temple- Biggest Hindu Temple in Kathmandu where you could see dead body burning at the bank of Bagmati River.
Further, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for flight to Pokhara. Flight to Pokhara is great with landscape views of the hills and mountain views and valleys. Pick up from Pokhara airport, then transfer to your hotel in Pokhara. Evening, leisure in Pokhara.
Hotel Landmark Or Kuti Resort (4 star standard)
Breakfast
Morning breakfast in Pokhara hotel, then transfer to Nayapul by private vehicle., This drive is the most scenic drive in the hills. From Nayapul, the trek to Annapurna starts! Today, you will be trekking in green valley, farming lands following natural river valley.
Morning breakfast in Pokhara hotel, then transfer to Nayapul by private vehicle., This drive is the most scenic drive in the hills. From Nayapul, the trek to Annapurna starts! Today, you will be trekking in green valley, farming lands following natural river valley. It is a nice and pleasant walking involves a gradual uphill till to Tikhedhunga.
After a lunch in Tikhedhunga, another 1 hour and 30 min walk will be steep uphill (thousands of stone steeps) to reach to Uller for overnight tonight. Ulleri is a nice local village with great landscapes and mountain view.
Mt. Lodge in Ulleri (Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Morning breakfast and trek to Ghorepani. This route is gradual up hill and most scenic route in the valley with forested hills, rhododendron forests and incredible sub-tropical forest.
Morning breakfast and trek to Ghorepani. This route is gradual up hill and most scenic route in the valley with forested hills, rhododendron forests and incredible sub-tropical forest.
Ghorepani is on top of the small hill that has incredible panoramic views of Annapurna’s and central mountain views. Ghorepani Village is an inhabitant of Gurung & Pun Magar community. You will have a nice evening to stroll around the village local market, insight the local culture and tradition.
Sunny Lodge Or Similar (Room with attached bathroom/ Hot Shower/ Electric Blanket or Heater)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
We shall prepare to hike straight up hill to Poon Hill this morning for sunrise so you have to get ready to walk early in the morning. You will carry your day pack with water, your camera or phone for photography. This hike takes about an hour.
We shall prepare to hike straight up hill to Poon Hill this morning for sunrise so you have to get ready to walk early in the morning. You will carry your day pack with water, your camera or phone for photography. This hike takes about an hour.
Poon Hill is the most popular view point. Poon Hill has great panoramic sunrise views of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna I & Barashikher ( 8091m), Dhawalagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (6420m), and more than 15 other mountain views of central himalayan region of Nepal. It also has an incredible valley view of Kali Gandaki & Mustang as well. It is a great place for photography.
Return back to Ghorepani at our lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, we hike to the mountain ridge, then descend to the valley, and finally uphill to Tadapani for overnight stay. Today, most of the trail walking will be in an interesting rhododendron forest section. Tadapani, has a close-up view of Annapurna South (7219m) & Hiunchuli (6441m).
Mt. Lodge (Regular Room)- Hot Shower is available
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
From Tadapani, the trail leads downhills to Kimrong Khola, across the bridge then follows a gradual uphill trail in the valley to Chhomrong. This walk is nice and pleasant in nature and incredible in scenery.
From Tadapani, the trail leads downhills to Kimrong Khola, across the bridge then follows a gradual uphill trail in the valley to Chhomrong. This walk is nice and pleasant in nature and incredible in scenery. Chhomrong village, native Gurung village is the only gateway to Annapurna Base Camp. Evening, stroll around the Chomrong Village and enjoy the cultural and ethnical surroundings.
Mt. Lodge (Attached Bathroom / Hot Shower)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Trek from Chhomrong gradually descend to Chhomrong Khola, cross the bridge then uphill to Sinuwa hill. From Sinuwa, the trail will be through the narrow valley through the forest hill till Bamboo (trail could be slippery in this section).
Trek from Chhomrong gradually descend to Chhomrong Khola, cross the bridge then uphill to Sinuwa hill. From Sinuwa, the trail will be through the narrow valley through the forest hill till Bamboo (trail could be slippery in this section). Further, the trek from Bamboo continues through rhododendron forest, following gradual uphill along the side of Modi River to Dovan, then uphill to Himalaya. Leisure evening in Himalaya. Overnight stay in Himalaya.
Mt. Lodge (Regular Room)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Walking from the Himalaya Hotel towards Hinku valley, then over treeline zones onward to dry and deserted hill sections uphill to reach Deurali. It is a nice little spot for tea break.
Walking from the Himalaya Hotel towards Hinku valley, then over treeline zones onward to dry and deserted hill sections uphill to reach Deurali. It is a nice little spot for tea break. From here, we walk a rocky trail uphill, then to walk below the big hill, popularly known as avalanche section trail. On winter days, or heavy snowfall days, this section is likely to get avalanches from hill top so have to do careful walking here.
After this, the trail goes straight uphill to Machhapuchre Base Camp or MBC. Here, the valley opens up with magnificent views of Fishtail, Gangapurna and other mountains. The Landscape in MBC is impressive. Evening rest and acclimatization. Overnight stay in MBC.
Mt. Lodge (Regular Room)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Today, you will have a nice and leisurely morning. Breakfast at MBC lodge, then start off the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. You will only have a short walk uphill to ABC, but incredible walking in Himalayan valley, wonderful landscapes and amazing mountain views.
Today, you will have a nice and leisurely morning. Breakfast at MBC lodge, then start off the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. You will only have a short walk uphill to ABC, but incredible walking in Himalayan valley, wonderful landscapes and amazing mountain views.
Afternoon, explore the Annapurna Base Camp areas. Views here are incredible. You could walk up to the ridge, glacier section areas for great exploration in this Himalayan valley. We have 360 degree views of mountains including close-up views of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Tent Peak, Fishtail and other Annapurna peaks. Sunset views are incredible at Annapurna Base Camp. It is an amazing Himalayan valley. Overnight stay in ABC.
Mt. Lodge (Regular Room)- Nice, Clean & Comfortable
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
We will enjoy the morning sunrise in Annapurna Base Camp. Sunrise views of the mountains are spectacular here. It is an opportunity to take great photos and videos this morning along with the sunrise in this Himalayan valley. After the great morning, you will then have breakfast at the lodge in ABC.
We will enjoy the morning sunrise in Annapurna Base Camp. Sunrise views of the mountains are spectacular here. It is an opportunity to take great photos and videos this morning along with the sunrise in this Himalayan valley. After the great morning, you will then have breakfast at the lodge in ABC.
Today, we will descend from Annapurna Base Camp. We will use the same trail return back from ABC to MBC, then all the way down to Bamboo for tonight overnight. From Annapurna Base Camp at the altitude of 4130m to the Bamboo at the altitude of 2300m, you will have a long descent today so you have big relief if you have any high altitude sickness during your stay in ABC. Overnight stay in Bamboo.
Mt. Lodge (Regular Room)- Nice, Clean & Comfortable
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Today, we have an easy trek back to Chhomrong village, then a short but deep descent on a hill through the stone steps to Jhinu Danda. Today's trek is great with greenery, farming land, and a terrace walk with incredible mountain sceneries.
Today, we have an easy trek back to Chhomrong village, then a short but deep descent on a hill through the stone steps to Jhinu Danda. Today's trek is great with greenery, farming land, and a terrace walk with incredible mountain sceneries.
Afternoon, we will visit a hot spring (15 min downhill from the village), at the riverbank of Modi River, for a natural hot water bath. This hot spring in Jhinu Danda is great with forest and nature along with the riverbank of Modi River. Enjoying a great time here, we return back to Jhinu Danda in the evening. Today is the last night staying in the mountains so you have a great opportunity to enjoy your last mountain night with your trek crew and fellow trekkers. Overnight stay in Join Danda.
Mt. Lodge (Attached Bathroom / Hot Shower)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Followed by breakfast at the lodge, we then trek down along the Modi Riverside at the great green natural valley to Kyumi, then drive back to Pokhara by private vehicle. Drive from Kyumi to Pokhara is an amazing nature drive along the river bank, local villages, farming lands and green nature valley.
Followed by breakfast at the lodge, we then trek down along the Modi Riverside at the great green natural valley to Kyumi, then drive back to Pokhara by private vehicle. Drive from Kyumi to Pokhara is an amazing nature drive along the river bank, local villages, farming lands and green nature valley.
You will have almost half a day in Pokhara today. You may simply relax at your hotel, or wander to the lake side market, boating in Fewa lakes etc. Pokhara has nice trekking massages and spas, an incredible lakeside market for personal shopping, great pubs for hangout and nice restaurants for dinner. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Landmark Hotel Or Kuti Resort (4 star standard)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Leisure morning in Pokhara. Our guide will take you for short guided visits to the cultural highlight of Pokhara Valley, including Bindabashini Temple, Mountain Museum, Davis falls etc.
Leisure morning in Pokhara. Our guide will take you for short guided visits to the cultural highlight of Pokhara Valley, including Bindabashini Temple, Mountain Museum, Davis falls etc. Afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. We will pick up you from Kathmandu domestic airport and transfer to your trip hotel.
Evening, we host farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town, enjoying city food. You will share your trek experiences and feedback to us about your trek with our team. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Or Hotel Barahi Kathmandu (4 star)
Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Breakfast at a hotel in Kathmandu, then your trip ends with us. If departing, we provide transfer to Kathmandu International airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast at a hotel in Kathmandu, then your trip ends with us. If departing, we provide transfer to Kathmandu International airport for your departure flight.
If staying longer in Kathmandu, we shall be happy to assist you as per your extra services requested to us or free from us.
End of our trip and services!
No hotel Today
Breakfast
Your meals during your stay in Kathmandu and in Pokhara will be on a bed & breakfast plan. We will host a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner in Kathmandu. Any additional meals during your stay in cities will be at your own expense.
During this ABC Trek, your meals are included as part of our package. You will have a choice of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, as well as tea/coffee during your trekking days with us. We serve foods from guesthouses, prepared by trained local chefs. We always ensure that your food is fresh and hygienic. We also provide seasonal fruits every day for your trek days.
For this ABC Trek, we use 4-star deluxe luxury hotels in Kathmandu, Hotel Shanker- Heritage Hotel Or Hotel Barahi Kathmandu Or Hotel Ramada Thamel, Kathmandu to ensure your stay is comfortable. In Pokhara, we use Hotel Barahi Pokhara (4- star deluxe hotel) Or Mt. Kailash Resort (4 star- hotel) to your pleasent stay before and after the trek.
During the trek, you will be staying in mountain lodges and guest houses owned by local peoples, offering a nice and comfortable experience. You will have attached bathroom and hot shower facilities during your stays in Ulleri, Ghorepani & Chhomrong. Other places will have regular mountain lodges, neat, clean and comfortable.
Here, we have announced the confirmed departure dates for this trip. Please select the dates that suit you best. If these dates do not align with your travel plans, please contact us with your preferred date, and we would be delighted to arrange a private trip for you and your group according to your requested schedule.
If you are traveling solo or would like to join our group departure, kindly book your trip on the announced dates so that we can include you in our existing group for this trip
Best time considered for trekking in Annapurna Base Camp is March, April & May, and September, October & November. These months have great weather, clear days, excellent visibility, and relatively longer daylight. Early December is also considered a good time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
Your guide is a local Nepalese Guide who has 15 years of trekking experience in Nepal Mountains. Your guide speaks good english, experienced in trek route, first aid and eco trained personality. He is licensed from Nepal Government, Department of Tourism. Your guide is also trained to care for you in any emergency that arises while on the trek days.
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