Nepal – Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

Description

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The scenic Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is one of Nepal’s most popular trekking routes after EBC, offering an immersive journey into the heart of the Annapurna range. The trek begins at Jhinu Danda, near Pokhara, and ascends through diverse landscapes—lush forests, terraced fields, and traditional Gurung villages, and finally to alpine terrain, culminating at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 meters / 13,550 feet). The base camp is a natural amphitheater surrounded by towering peaks such as Annapurna I (world’s 10th highest peak), Machhapuchare (Fishtail), and Himchuli, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

The trek is moderately challenging, suitable for fit beginners and experienced trekkers alike. While technical climbing skills are not required, altitude acclimatization, steep gradients, unending stone staircases make it a challenging one. Teahouses along the route provide basic lodging and freshly cooked wholesome meals.

The best seasons to trek are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November), when views are clear and the trails, vibrant. The ABC trek is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for cultural richness and warm hospitality, making it a memorable Himalayan adventure.

Itinerary

• Day 1Your city - Kathmandu - Pokhara

  Fly into Kathmandu in the morning. Catch a flight to Pokhara in the afternoon. Transfer to a comfortable 3-star hotel.

• Day 2Jhinu Danda - Chhomrong (2210 m) - 2 km, 2 to 3 hour hike

  Set off to Jhinu Danda after an early breakfast. The 3-hour 4WD drive will be a bumpy one.

  Be prepared for a short but tough steep climb on the very first day of the trek! The distance to Chhomrong is only 2 km but should take about 2 to 3 hours.

  Accommodation in Chhomrong and the following nights will be in teahouses that offer basic accommodation and wholesome food.

   

• Day 3Chhomrong to Dovan (2600 m) - 10 km, 6 to 7 hour hike

  Go past the ACAP checkpost (where your permits will be checked) and descend to the suspension bridge across Chhomrong Khola. The ascent from across the stream up to Sinuwa is along a stony staircase. The trail from Sinuwa to Bamboo and further up to Dovan is an enchanting forest walk alongside Modi Khola which you can mostly hear but not see.

• Day 4Dovan to Deurali (3230 m) - 6 km, 5 to 6 hour hike

  The trail from Dovan to Himalaya continues through an enchanted forest of rhododendrons and oaks. En route, you will find Ponjohem Barah temple, a shrine that the locals revere deeply and consider a ‘shakti peeth’. Beyond Himalaya, the trail emerges out of the forest and continues in a boulder-strewn area alongside Modi Khola. This stretch of the trek up to Deurali and beyond also happens to be an avalanche-prone area, so tread with caution.

• Day 5Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) - 9 km, 6 to 7 hour hike

  The stretch from Deurali to Machhapuchare Base Camp too is considered a landslide and avalanche-prone area. The scenery is stunning, with scores of waterfalls rolling down the mountainsides. Depending, on the season one may have to cross a few patches of ice too. Roughly halfway to MBC, there’s a small cave called Hinku in which you can find a Buddha idol. From MBC to Annapurna Base Camp, the trail ascends steadily in alpine terrain. This part of the trail tends to be windy. On a clear day, one should be able to get stunning views of the majestic Annapurna peaks on all sides.

• Day 6ABC to Himalaya (2800 m) - 12 km hike, 6 to 7 hours

  The sunrise at ABC can be a surreal experience where one is at the centre of an amphitheater surrounded by lofty peaks such as Annapurna South, Annapurna I and III, Himchuli and Macchapuchare, glittering under the morning sun. Post breakfast, set off on the long 12 km hike to Himalaya that should take about 6 to 7 hours

• Day 7 Himalaya to Chhomrong (2210) - 11 km, 5 hours

  Retrace the route back to Chhomrong. The 13 km hike should take about 6 to 7 hours.

• Day 8Chhomrong - Jhinu Danda (1600 m) - 2 km, 1 to 2 hour hike, Jhinu to Pokhara (3-hour drive)

  It is a steep climb up to the edge of Chhomrong village. There on, it’s a descent all the way up to Jhinu Danda. Our vehicles will be waiting there to ferry you back to Pokhara, a 2 to 3 hour bumpy ride. You have the afternoon free for some shopping or for some pampering at one of the spas near the lake.

   

• Day 9Pokhara - Kathmandu - Your city

  Catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu and onward to you city.

Inclusions

• 6 nights stay in comfortable teahouses
• 2 night in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Pokhara
• Wholesome meals starting with dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 9 (except lunch on Day 8)
• Domestic flights (for Indians) – Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu
• Ground transport – airport pickup and drop at Pokhara, Pokhara – Jhinu Danda – Pokhara by a 4WD
• ACAP permit and TIMS
• Porterage – one bag weighing not more than 12 kgs, Jhinu Danda to Jhinu Danda
• Guide charges
• Insurance for staff

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