Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular trekking trails in the famed Annapurna Region. The heart of the Annapurna Base Camp trek is the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural amphitheater enclosed by some of world’s tallest Himalayas including Annapurna I (8091m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m).
Much of the trail passes through Annapurna Conservation Area that is mostly filled with dense and colorful forests of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo teeming inhabited a variety of wildlife and plants. The trek ultimately reaches majestic Annapurna Base Camp at the altitude of 4130m. Every stop on the trek is a joy to behold great mountain views including Annapurna I and III, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Mardi, Hiunchuli, Barah Sikhar, Gangapurna etc. In addition you will also visit traditional Nepali villages and learn about the culture and lifestyle of ethnic communities such as Gurung and Chhetri.
Our 14 days Annapurna Base Camp trek is an moderately easy walking experience making it suitable both for beginners and professional trekkers. The ABC Trek can be organized any time of the year and over different duration.
Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition have been organizing trekking since 1990 and is one of the leading outdoor trip organizers based in Nepal. We operate trekking adventures in all trekking trails and regions of Nepal, which have been officially opened for trekking. We have a group of highly experienced and professional trekking guides and expedition staffs who will assist and guide you every step of the way. Because of our goodwill and excellence in services, thousands of trekkers have trekked with us since our inception. Over the years Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition has grown to become a successful brand value of trust and quality.
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed and received by our airport representative and forward to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have time to enjoy local sights and sounds and local markets. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After a early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) that takes about seven hours. You will enjoy scenic views of mountains, hills, villages, and rivers along the highway.
Pokhara is a tourist's paradise with so much to offer, from lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries, and Hindu temples to magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri ranges. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After an early morning breakfast, drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Ulleri (2070m.) takes approximately 3 hours. Then trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2675 m.) passing through dense forests of oak and rhododendron. Stay overnight at lodge.
Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour. Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint to see sunrise/sunset and majestic views of the towering Himalayan peaks including Annapurna, Macchapuchre, Mardi and Gurja. After spending some time on Poon Hill, climb back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue trekking towards Tadapani (2630m), which takes about four and a half hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m) takes about 3 hours. It is a very easy trek descending gently all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. This is one of the popular destinations for bird lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village offering good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong takes about 5 hours. For the first part, you ascend gently for an hour to Ghandruk Kot (2100m.) and thereafter descend steeply to the Kimrung Khola (1700m.). The trail then abruptly climbs to Chhomrong - a gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek- inhabited by the Gurung ethnic community of Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan begins with a gradual descend through forested path until a small bridge. From here, it’s a long steep ascent up to Sinuwa. The path heads through bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests. Enjoy local working in their farms of terraced landscapes all around. Stay overnight at lodge.
The trail ascends all the way to Deurali along the Modi Khola. The region is rich in biodiversity and full of bamboo and rhododendron forests. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m.) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about four hours. This is one of the places where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through an alpine forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m.) from where you can enjoy the panoramic views of Annapurna IV, Mardi, Hiunchuli, Fishtail etc. Stay overnight at lodge.
The trail gradually descends passing through bamboo forests. You are now entering the Annapurna Sanctuary surrounded all around by majestic mountain peaks in the likes of Annapurna, Mardi, Barah Shikhar etc. Stay overnight at lodge.
The trail from Bamboo goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar before becoming level until Sinuwa. Further you will gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola, then follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. One hour of descending walk will take you to Jhinu Danda. You can visit a natural hot spring in Modi Khola, which is a 20-minute hike from Jhinu Danda. Stay overnight at lodge.
The easy trail gradually descends to Mithu Danda. Take a 4W drive from Mithu Danda to Pokhara via Nayapul which takes about 3 hrs. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After early morning breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields, and people being engaged in their daily life activities. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a popular Himalayan trekking route in Nepal that takes you to the base of Mount Annapurna at 4,130 meters (13,550 feet). This trek offers a mix of majestic mountain views, cultural exploration of Gurung and Magar villages, and natural beauty with waterfalls, forests, and hot springs.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek typically takes 7 to 14 days to complete, depending on the starting point and itinerary.
The best seasons for the Annapurna Base Camp trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is stable, skies are clear, and the views of Annapurna, Machapuchare, and other peaks are spectacular.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is considered moderate in difficulty. It doesn't require technical climbing, but you'll need good fitness and endurance due to the daily ascents, altitude, and long walking hours.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is unique for its incredible variety of landscapes—from subtropical forests to alpine meadows—and its cultural richness. The trail passes through ethnic villages and offers panoramic views of Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and Machapuchare.
Yes, you need two permits for the Annapurna Base Camp trek: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card. These help fund conservation and ensure trekking safety.
While not mandatory, hiring a guide or porter for the Annapurna Base Camp trek is recommended. A guide enhances your experience with local knowledge and safety support, while a porter helps ease the physical burden of carrying your gear.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek usually starts from Pokhara, a scenic city in central Nepal. From Pokhara, trekkers take a short drive to trailheads like Nayapul, Jhinu Danda, or Ghandruk to begin the journey.
The cost of the Annapurna Base Camp trek varies based on travel style. A fully guided packages may cost around USD$700 to USD$1,500, including permits, accommodations, guide/porter services, and meals.
Yes, it is essential to have travel insurance for the Annapurna Base Camp trek, especially one that covers high-altitude trekking, accidents, and emergency evacuations such as helicopter rescue.
The highest point on the Annapurna Base Camp trek is 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) at Annapurna Base Camp itself. It’s lower than Everest Base Camp, making it more accessible to trekkers concerned about extreme altitude.
Altitude sickness can occur on the Annapurna Base Camp trek, especially above 3,000 meters. Proper acclimatization, hydration, and a gradual ascent help reduce the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
On the Annapurna Base Camp trek, symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. If symptoms worsen, descent is recommended immediately.
To prevent altitude sickness on the Annapurna Base Camp trek, ascend slowly, take rest days for acclimatization, drink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, and consider medication like Diamox if advised by a doctor.
Medical facilities on the Annapurna Base Camp trek are limited. Basic care is available in villages like Chhomrong or Ghandruk, but serious cases may require evacuation to Pokhara or Kathmandu.
For the Annapurna Base Camp trek, pack essentials like layered clothing, a warm sleeping bag, sturdy trekking boots, a rain jacket, sun protection, water purification tablets, and a first aid kit.
Accommodation during the Annapurna Base Camp trek is in tea houses or guesthouses. These offer simple rooms (usually twin beds), shared bathrooms, and basic meals like Dal Bhat, noodles, soups, and tea.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek offers a variety of food, including local Nepali dishes like Dal Bhat, as well as momos, fried rice, pasta, pancakes, and soups. Meals are freshly made in tea houses along the trail.
Yes, many tea houses on the Annapurna Base Camp trek offer charging facilities for a small fee. However, power can be inconsistent in higher villages, so bringing a power bank is a good idea.
Mobile signal and Wi-Fi are available at many points along the Annapurna Base Camp trek, though connections can be slow or unreliable at higher elevations. Ncell and NTC are the main providers.
Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.
General Items:
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)
Clothing Items:
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff
Sun-worn Items:
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm
Gadgets:
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),
Liquid/Snacks:
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks
Medical Essentials:
First Aid Kit
Optional:
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc
Additional items for camping trek:
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses
Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.
Annemarie
We have had the privilege to do a trek, booked through Nepal Environmental Trek.
Yong
Our guide is very flexible, experience and adaptive to different situation.
Stella
We have finished trekking of Annapurna Base Camp for 9 days. We were fully satisfied. Happy with our guide and porters.
Darren Teo
To Nava, Raj and Donna, Thank you for a good time in Nepal. All your assistance, friendliness and admire is appreciated.
Michael Gill
I was on a trek in the Annapurna Region with Ramesh Dahal as the guide. He was very much on top of things right throughout the trek and showed excellent leadership both with the trekkers and the wounderful + each of porters that we had. On the last day I became quite unusual with only about half a day to go. Ramesh through his brother Nava,was able to arrange for my helicopter evacuation to Kathmandu
Jonathan Dohney
Dear Mr. Dahal, Thank you so much for organizing our trek to ABC in late September 1999. For me it was the absolute experience of lifetime and I am sure that I will be coming back again to your wonderful country this time with my family to spend more time. Whilst the trek itself was spectacular I believe that a major part of our experience was the great friendship and care shown to us by our guide Rajendra and the porters. These guys were simply the best and added to our trip with their sense of fun and fantastic service. Having a guide, put a whole different perspective on our trip, as every where we went along the way we were made to feel part of a bigger group when we met other guides and porters. Having someone get you a hot cup of tea, checking you for leeches, checking your room for you to make sure that you haven't left anything behind are all little things that add to your trip/experience. Once again I would like to thank you for organizing our trek for us and would highly recommended Nepal Environmental Trekking to anyone looking to have an experience of a life time. You really mean what your business cards say " We serve you with love and care"
Kirsten Gray
Nava, Thank you for your excellent organization of my trek to Annapurna Base Camp(A.B.C.) We had a great group of people, fantastic guide ( Ratna ) and extremely strong porters ( Ratna + Gopal ). Thanks for answering all of my e-mails from New Zealand and general advice about Nepal. Your company is to be highly recommended.
David + Davinia
This was my second great experience with Nepal Environmental Trekking. The first was about seven years ago to E.B.C. This time I came with my wife to do ABC and had an equally fantastic time. We loved the people, food and scenery and would like to thank Nava and our great trekking team Hari and Ratna for making everything so easy and enjoyable. We will certainly be back! Thanks to all
Wong Huey Ling, Tok Shon Wee
Dear Nepal Environmental Trekking Co. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Nepal Environmental Trekking Co., Mr. Nava Raj , Mr. Ganesh, and especially to the greatest guide around - Dinesh. We attempted the ABC trek and we have had a great time during the trek, all because Dinesh is a very sensitive guide. he sings to keep our spirits up when we are tired. I don't think words are enough to describe how great a guide he is. We will be back and we will still want Dinesh as our guide. We would like to congratulate Nepal Environmental Trekking on a job well done !
Val Armani
The day I arrived to Nepal I was picked up from the airport, comport settaled in right away the company was like a family, great in every way. I highly recommend their service. I chose to take on the Annapurna trek for 12 day the experience was breathtaking, majestic, everything was provided. At time it was strenuous walking but worth every effort. It's great to get away from the city life. As you inbark on a uninterrupted journey by the time you reach base camp. Mother nature has provided the greatest picture ever. You are on top of the world, heaven on earth what a reward. But most of all my greatest gratitude goes towards my guide. We became best of friends between is their was a connection immediate and obvious that he embraces every moment as you would there for we were on the same level from the start.
Murielle
I made the 11 days trekking to Annapurna Base Camp and it was absolutely perfect, the view from ABC is breathtaking. The weather was nice, except 1 day rain, the bamboo forest is magic, my guide Raju is a great “always laughing, always smiling”! Big up to Raju. & See you again in Nepal or France!
Karin Yansen & Gunhe Bonsel
We had a wonderful trek to Annapurna Base Camp. The sanctuary was marvelous with a clear blue sky after sunrise. Our trek was very well guided by Surya. He is a very experienced porter guide. Apart from that it was a pleasure to be in his company during the past twelve days. Also many thanks to Nava who managed to get us as his clients and who organized the trip very well. We will come back once again. We selected this agency from 3 options as it replied very punctual to our requests and adapted the trip to avoid duplicate trails with previous trek. Anything you would like from a porter-guide and relatives of Yukta live everywhere. We were happy to give a small memory for snow walking.
Nick & Haoxing
Completed the Annapurna Base Camp trek in 14 days, fighting off leeches, mud pools, raging rivers, knee pain, altitude sickness, the lack of hot shower and bad weather. Pancha (guide), Ratna and Din (porters) were fantastic and caring throughout. We were rewarded by h alf-show glimpse of Annapurna I and other mountains as the skies cleared, the morning we were due to descend from ABC. Thank you for the care and memories and we might be back one day.
B. Sieben + Tom
Today we came back from our trekking tour from ABC(Annapurna Base Camp). We had one guide Hari and a porter Gopal. Hari speaks every good English and was very friendly, helpful and kindly. He helped my son very much, when he was ill on the mountain. Also we had a lot of snow and ice to our way to ABC. he was very careful. Gopal is a very strong porter and is also very friendly and kindly and helpful. We enjoyed the Trekking tour very much. They know a lot of about the mountains. It was a great experience.
Tsui Wah Choi
A very incredible experience to trek in Nepal. I have been to Annapurna Base Camp (A.B.C.) and see the beautiful mountains and meet with different people who come from different countries. It is a memorable experience and I can remember for my life. Hope you enjoy the life in Nepal too.
Ami Jansson
It was a privilege to have Ratna as a guide .He was always in a good mood, enthusiastic, outgoing, kind and helpful. It was being interesting to talk with him a lot the Nepali society, politics and everyday life. He has a large Experience and speaks excellent English. I thought the ABC trek as a present for myself for my 70th birthday and I can warmly recommend Ratna as a guide for older people as he is very patient and let me walk a pace suitable for me.
Carina Schauss, Ramona Bartsch, Martin Kolly
We enjoyed the trek to Annapurna Base Camp a lot! The time we spent with our guide “Ram” & our porter “Kumar” was so interesting and funny. The whole trip was just amazing ?.We will never forget. Your friends from Switzerland.
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