Overview
Annapurna Base Camp trek, popularly known as the Annapurna Sanctuary trek, is one of the most popular trekking trips in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas. The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking package is a golden opportunity for adventurous people who enjoy the beautiful Himalayas.
The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is a dream adventure for mountain lovers. You can witness 360-degree views of the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, etc. The natural beauty, sunrise views over snow-capped mountains, and picturesque landscapes will make this trip memorable.
You’ll walk through dense green forests filled with the pleasant smell of rhododendrons, spot wildlife, and see traditional villages where locals live in harmony with nature. These experiences keep you energized and happy throughout the trek.
Itinerary
Altitude: 825 m/ 2,700 ft.
Stay: in the hotel (check-in at 12 noon).
Briefing about the trek in the evening.
Sightseeing: Phewa Lake, pumdikot, peace stupa Tal Barahi Temple, Himalayan Views, International Mountain Museum (not included in the cost).
Altitude Ghandruk: 2,000 m/ 6,500 ft.
Altitude (Klue): 1,300 m/ 4,300 ft.
Pick-up time: 7:00 am.
Drive to Klue: 48 km | around 2 hrs.
Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration 4-5 hrs.
Gradual ascend throughout.
Water source: Villages and teahouses on the route.
Views: Machapuchhare and Annapurna (South), Hinchuli, Gangapurna, and Annapurna - 3.
Visit the Old Gurung Museum in the evening.
Lunch on the way.
Stay: at teahouses.
Altitude: 2,200 m/ 7,200 ft.
Trek Distance: 10 km | 6-7 hrs.
First 1-hour ascent then descent till lunch point followed by an uphill climb to Chhomorong.
Water source: Teahouses on the way.
Views: Annapurna (South), Gangapurna, Fishtail, Hinchuli, and Annapurna 3, amazing sunset view on sunset on Annapurna Mountain Range.
Chhomorong market is the last market on this trek after this no market is available.
Lunch on the way.
Stay at tea houses.
Altitude: 2,300 m/ 7,600 ft.
Trek Distance: 10 km | 5-6 hrs.
Descend on stone steps to Chomrung Khola, then steeply ascend to Sinwa to Bamboo village.
Water source: Teahouses on the way.
No mountain view in Bamboo.
Lunch on the way in teahouses.
Bamboo is full of Bamboo trees.
Altitude: 3,200 m/ 10,550 ft.
Trek Distance: 9 km | 5-6 hrs.
Moderate level of ascent crossing Modi Khola River.
Water source: Teahouses on the way.
Views: Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, and Annapurna III.
Lunch is on the way.
Stay in teahouses.
Altitude Annapurna Base Camp: 4,130 m/ 13,500 ft.
Altitude Machhapuchhre Base Camp: 3,700 m/ 12,200 ft.
Trek Distance: 8 km | 6 hr.
Moderate ascent till Annapurna Base Camp.
Water source: Teahouses on the way.
Views: Entire Annapurna range, panoramic views of Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli, Machapuchare, Annapurna (South), and view of mighty Annapurna I, get fantastic 360-degree views and beautiful sunrise and sunset.
Lunch at MBC.
Stay: in teahouses
Altitude: 2,300 m/ 7,600 ft.
Trek Distance: 13 km | 8-9 hrs.
Retracing the route with gradual ascend and descend.
Water source: Refill water bottles at teahouses
Stay: in teahouses.
Altitude: 1,700 m/ 5,600 ft.
Trek Distance: 8 km | 5-6 hrs.
A mixture of steep ascending and descending trails.
Water source: Refill water bottles at tea houses.
Stay: at teahouses.
Altitude Jhinnu Bridge: 1,700 m/ 5,600 ft.
Trek Distance: 2 km | 45 minutes.
Drive Distance: 60 km | 3 hrs.
Easy trail to road-head, from road-head drive to Pokhara.
Check-in at the hotel in Pokhara.
Debriefing and certificate distribution in the evening.
Includes/ Excludes
Cost Includes
- 8 nights. The best available clean and comfortable Tea house accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for ten days of trekking
- Three hot drinks a day (Tea and Coffee)
- Guide for Nine days
- Trekking permits: Annapurna conservation permit and TIMS Card
- All Local and Government taxes and administrative charges
- The guide keeps a bottle of oxygen on hand in an emergency.
- Annapurna trekking maps
Cost Excludes
- Accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival or late departure
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fee
- Travel and medical insurance
- International flights
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, snacks, bottled or boiled water, souvenirs, hot showers)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Porter for the trek (One porter for 9 days, USD 165)
- Private Transport
- Tips for guide and drivers (tipping is expected)
