Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is the most popular trekking trail in Annapurna Region after Annapurna Round/Circuit Trek. Voted as the top 10 trekking trail in the asia, this trek provides the trekkers with the best close up views of eight thousanders mountain peaks along with the glimpse of ethnic culture and festivals, beautiful landscapes, lush rhododendron forests and terraced rice paddy fields.
From the altitude of 4130m (Annapurna Base Camp), trekkers will have incredible mountain views of Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and hiuchuli (6441m). Depending upon the time, budget and interest of trekkers, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking can be 7 to 11 days. We are presenting here the trail of 11 days starting from pokhara like other trekking paths in Annapurna Region.
Trip Facts:
Group size: 1-12 people
Highest Elevation: 4,130m/13,545ft (Annapurna Base Camp)
Destination: Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)/Annapurna Region
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Total Trekking Days: 11 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu: 16 Days
Starting From: Kathmandu/Pokhara
Ending At: Pokhara/Kathmandu
Mountain Views: Dhaulagiri Himalayan Ranges, Fishtail, Annapurna Ranges, Manaslu and Nilgiri
Best Season to Trek: Autumn (September, October, November) and spring (March, April and May)
Transportation: Car/Van/Bus according to group size
Walking Hours: 6-7 hours per day
Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara; and teahouses/Homestay/Lodge during the trek
Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Guided Sightseeing Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive/Flight)
Day 04: Pokhara to Hile or Tikhedhunga (1540m):
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Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2775m):
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2540m):
Day 07: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2210m):
Day 08: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2300m):
Day 09: Bamboo to Deurali (3200m):
Day 10: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) (4130m).
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2340m)
Day 12: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1750m).
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Day 13: Jhinu Danda to Pokhara (1990m):
Day 14: Rest day in Pokhara or explore the Pokhara
Day 15 : Back to Kathmandu (Drive/Flight)
Day 16: Final Departure to onward destination.