Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the great amalgamation of stunning mountain vistas, quaint mountain village and lush forest filled with different floral and faunal species. The trail to ABC traverses spectacular mountain terrain and rich cultural diversity across great spectrum of rural farmlands and warm village.
There are very few treks in Nepal that brings you so close to base camp of 8,000m and 7,000m peaks in such time period while combing different landscapes. The setting of Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) is spectacular surrounded by the gigantic Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapucchre (6,993m) and Hiunchuli (6,441m). The sunrise view from Base Camp is awe-inspiring. It is dream come true destination for every backpackers and trekking lovers.
Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp takes 7 to 12 days depending on itinerary and walking hours per day. 11 days ABC trekking itinerary starts from Nayapul (1 ½ hour drive from Pokhara) and takes the route of Poonhill (3,210m), the popular view point in Nepal after Kalapatthar. From Poonhill, the trail descends back to Ghorepani and heads eastward to Chomrong and walk north up to enter into the Modi Khola valley that leads you to the Base Camp.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking route offers ample time for acclimatization for every trekkers who are reasonably fit and content with long days walking. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is possible to accomplish independently. It is possible to conduct the trek throughout the year however spring and autumn are the best time of the year for trekking. The weather during these seasons are good and so are the views. Teahouse at high altitude remains closed during winter so it is wise to check the availability of accommodation prior embarking for the trek.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m/2700ft) and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6400ft) – 30 minutes – 5/6 hours trek
Day 03: Ghandruk – Chhomrong (2,170m/7,120ft) – 6 hours trek
Day 04: Chhomrong – Bamboo (2310m/7578ft) – 4/5 hours trek
Day 05: Bamboo – Deurali (3,230m/10,600ft) – 3/4 hours trek
Day 06: Deurali – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft) via Machhapucchre Base Camp (3,700m/12,135ft) – 5/6 hours trek
Day 07: Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo – 7/8 hours trek
Day 08: Bamboo – Jhinu Danda (1,760m/5,770ft) – 5/6 hours trek
Day 09: Jhinu Danda – Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara – 6 hours trek/1.5 hour drive
Day 10: Fly from Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 11: Final Departure
The Mount Kailash Manasarovar tour may open to Indian passport holders from May 2025. 
