Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is a stunning journey into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, offering trekkers an immersive experience of Nepal’s diverse landscapes and cultures. This trek combines beautiful scenery, from terraced fields and lush forests to high-altitude landscapes surrounded by towering peaks. The trek to ABC provides an incredible opportunity to see the majestic Annapurna range up close, including Annapurna I, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and other peaks.
Trip highlights
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,550ft)
- Stunning views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and other peaks
- Trek through diverse landscapes, from lush forests to alpine meadows
- Explore traditional Gurung and Magar villages
- Experience the rich biodiversity of the Annapurna Conservation Area
- Soak in natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Rest and recover from your journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and a briefing about the trek.
Explore Kathmandu’s cultural landmarks, including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath Stupa. Finalize your preparations for the trek.
Take a scenic drive to Pokhara, a beautiful lakeside city. Enjoy the views of the Himalayas and spend the evening exploring Pokhara.
Drive to Nayapul and start your trek. Walk through charming villages and terraced fields to reach Tikhedhunga.
Ascend the stone steps to Ulleri and continue through rhododendron forests to reach Ghorepani.
Early morning hike to Poon Hill for panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Descend to Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani.
Descend through forests and cross the Kimrong Khola before ascending to Chhomrong, a beautiful village with stunning mountain views.
Descend to the Chhomrong Khola and then climb through bamboo and rhododendron forests to Dovan.
Continue ascending through the forest, passing through Himalayan Hotel and Hinku Cave to reach Deurali.
Trek through the Annapurna Sanctuary, passing Machapuchare Base Camp before reaching Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
Descend from ABC and retrace your steps to Bamboo, passing through Deurali and Dovan.
Trek back to Chhomrong and descend to Jhinu Danda, where you can relax in the natural hot springs.
Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring Pokhara.
Drive back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel and rest.
Spend the day relaxing or exploring more of Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner.
Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers
- Twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu (3 nights) and Pokhara (2 nights) with breakfast
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Experienced, government-licensed trekking guide
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS card
- Domestic flights and ground transportation
- Porters for carrying luggage
- Wages, accommodation, meals, and insurance for all staff
- Purified drinking water during the trek
- Duffel bag, down jacket, and sleeping bag
- Farewell and welcome dinners
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
- Kathmandu sightseeing with guide and entrance fees
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (lunch and dinner)
- International flight fares and taxes
- Nepal visa fee
- Beverages (soft drinks, alcohol, etc.)
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for staff
- Personal expenses and extra services not included in the itinerary
