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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

A classic Himalayan journey deep into the Annapurna Sanctuary — surrounded by the world's most spectacular peaks.

📅13 DaysDuration
4,130mMax Altitude
🥾5–7 hrDaily Walk
🌤Mar–May / Sep–NovBest Season

Trek overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most beautiful and classic trekking journeys in Nepal. This trek takes you deep into the Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by some of the highest and most spectacular mountains in the world including Annapurna I (8,091m), Machapuchare (Fishtail), Hiunchuli and Annapurna South.

The trail passes through traditional Gurung and Magar villages, terraced farmland, dense rhododendron forests, waterfalls and high alpine landscapes. This trek is suitable for trekkers with a moderate level of fitness and does not require technical climbing skills.

Along the journey, you will experience local culture, warm hospitality, and breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters is a truly rewarding moment where you stand inside a natural amphitheater of snow-covered peaks.

Trip highlights

Sunrise view from Poon Hill
Traditional Gurung villages
Rhododendron forests
Annapurna Sanctuary
Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Best season
March – May
September – November
Difficulty
Moderate
No technical skills required

Brief itinerary

1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome & trek briefing
2
Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara
~6–7 hrs by road or 25 min flight
3
Drive to Nayapul – Trek to Tikhedhunga
Trek begins · ~3 hrs walk
4
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Climb through rhododendron forest
5
Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Tadapani
⭐ Sunrise at Poon Hill (3,210m)
6
Tadapani to Chomrong
Enter Annapurna Conservation Area
7
Chomrong to Dovan
Into the Annapurna Sanctuary
8
Dovan to Deurali
Through forests & moraines
9
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
⭐ Reach ABC at 4,130m
10
Explore Annapurna Base Camp
360° mountain amphitheater views
11
Trek to Jhinu Danda
⭐ Natural hot springs soak
12
Trek to Nayapul – Drive to Pokhara
Final trek day · evening in Pokhara
13
Drive to Kathmandu
Journey ends · farewell
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