Nepal Himalaya
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
The trip
From Kathmandu's streets to Pokhara's Phewa Lake, hike through Gurung villages and rhododendron forests up the Modi Khola valley to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) — face-to-face with Annapurna I, Machapuchare and Himchuli.
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Highlights
- ◆Stand at Annapurna Base Camp — 4,130 m
- ◆Ancient Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Chhomrong
- ◆Sunrise over Annapurna 1, Machapuchare and Himchuli
- ◆Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
- ◆Pokhara's Phewa Lake at trip start and end
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Arrive in Nepal, transfer to hotel and trip briefing.
Day 2
Drive to Pokhara
6–7 hour drive to Pokhara, evening by Phewa Lake.
Day 3
Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m)
Taxi to Nayapul, 3–4 hr trek to the Gurung village of Ghandruk.
Day 4
Trek to Chhomrong (2,170 m)
Ridge trek through pine, oak and rhododendron forests.
Day 5
Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,950 m)
Descend to Chomrong Khola, climb through bamboo forests up the gorge.
Day 6
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
Past Hinko Cave, Deurali and MBC into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Day 7
Sunrise at ABC → Bamboo (2,345 m)
Sunrise on Annapurna I, Machapuchare and Himchuli, then descend the valley to Bamboo.
Day 8
Jhinu Danda → Pokhara
Trail along the Modi Khola to Birethanti and drive to Pokhara.
Day 9
Pokhara → Kathmandu
Explore Pokhara, then 6–7 hr drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for onward flights.
What's included
- ✓Airport pickups and drop-offs by private vehicle
- ✓Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara transport by tourist bus
- ✓2 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- ✓2 nights hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- ✓Pokhara ↔ Nayapul by private car
- ✓Best possible teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek
- ✓All meals (B/L/D) during the trek
- ✓Government-licensed English-speaking guide and porter (1 porter / 2 trekkers)
- ✓Guide & porter meals, insurance, salary, lodging and equipment
- ✓ACAP and TIMS permits
- ✓All government and local taxes
Not included
- ×International airfare
- ×Nepal entry visa (15 days: USD 25–30 / 30 days: USD 40–50)
- ×Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- ×Extra nights in Kathmandu due to early arrivals/late departures
- ×Personal expenses (snacks, bottled water, hot showers, alcohol, Wi-Fi, charging, extra porters)
- ×Personal clothing and trekking gear
- ×Travel insurance (must cover high-altitude rescue and evacuation)
- ×Tips for guide and porter
FAQs
How tough is ABC?+
Non-technical but high-altitude — expect 5–7 hours of trekking daily with steady ascents. Average fitness with prior hiking experience is recommended.
Altitude concerns?+
Max altitude is 4,130 m. We trek gradually with built-in acclimatisation. Diamox is optional; consult your doctor.
Payment terms?+
60% in advance to confirm. Remaining 40% at least 30 days before the trip.
