14 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

  • Duration 14
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Adventurous
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3-star & Tea House on Trek
  • Max. Altitude 4,130 m/13,550 ft
  • Activity Sightseeing and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

14 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a popular and breathtaking trekking route located in the Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal. It takes you on an incredible journey through diverse landscapes, charming villages, lush forests, and awe-inspiring mountain views. Also known as the ABC Trek, it is considered one of the most beautiful treks in the world.

The trek begins in Nayapul, a small town near Pokhara, and follows a well-established trail through the picturesque villages of Ghandruk, Chhomrong, and Bamboo. As you ascend higher, the terrain changes, and you’ll encounter rhododendron forests, cascading waterfalls, and terraced farmlands. The route offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique blend of natural beauty, cultural encounters, and Himalayan grandeur.

The ultimate goal of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is to reach the Annapurna Base Camp, which is nestled at an altitude of 4,130 meters (13,549 feet). The base camp provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091 meters) and Machapuchare (6,993 meters). It’s an extraordinary sight that leaves trekkers in awe of the majestic Himalayan range.

Throughout the trek, you’ll pass through tea houses and lodges, offering comfortable accommodations and local meals. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the warm and friendly locals, primarily the Gurung and Magar communities, who have a rich cultural heritage. Their traditional way of life, architecture, and hospitality add a unique charm to the trekking experience.The Annapurna Base Camp Trek typically takes around 7 to 12 days, depending on the chosen itinerary and trekking pace. The best time to embark on this adventure is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is generally clear, and the views are stunning.

It’s important to note that while the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a popular route, it still requires a reasonable level of fitness and acclimatization to the altitude. It’s recommended to undertake proper preparations, including physical training and obtaining necessary permits, to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.

Overall, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Himalayas. It combines breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and a sense of accomplishment as you reach the base camp of one of the world’s most iconic mountains.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek- Trip Profile:

  • Guided sightseeing to World Heritage Sites: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa
  • The awesome sunrise landscape of Poon Hill
  • The highest mountain landscape in the world: Dhaulagiri I (seventh) and Annapurna I (tenth)
  • Accommodation at Annapurna base camp
  • Spectacular mountain and glacier views of the Annapurna base camp.
  • Natural baths in the hot springs of Jhinu

Accommodations

We will be staying at 3-star hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. And Single supplement will be served on request and will have an additional cost. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but according to place it can be afforded. In higher elevations, single rooms are not available like in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions but Mountain Expedition Nepal will do our best for your happiness.

Meals

All meals will be served during hiking, while Kathmandu and Pokhara only offer breakfast. The hotel will also offer a welcome and farewell dinner. The most common dishes on most menus are Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the most common Continental.

Can I accomplish this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek suitable for trekkers who can walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. You do not have any technical skill except your perfect physical health.  To accomplish this trek you need to have basic good health, However, it is always best to start jogging and exercising regularly at least a month before commencing the actual trek. If you have any disease please kindly inform to Mountain Expedition Nepal

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons for this trek. If you have some other time than this we can customize and make the trip viable.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Our representative at the airport will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, he / she will show signs of  EMEN outside the airport terminal. Next, you will take our private tourist vehicle to your respective hotel. Note: If you are arriving after 4:00 p.m., our guide will inform you of the trip, which will be your line before the meeting, so be sure to make all the problems. But if you arrive before 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting will take place in the day’s office. During the meeting, we will present your leadership / difficulties guide. For meetings, be sure to bring your passport, three passport photos and a legible copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, clear the balance owed (if applicable) and signs a legally binding travel form with a disclaimer. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, your tour will start at 8:30 in the morning. You can use private vehicles and professional guides. Today we will visit part of the heritage that is detailed below: Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Although you are not allowed to enter the temple because it is limited to the Hindus, you can clearly see the activities of the temple and the east bank of the Bagmati River. This is a two-story square pagoda temple built on a single-storey pedestal that is famous throughout the world. Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhananath is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century AD and has four pairs of Buddha eyes in four main directions, maintaining an eternal vigilance of people and their actions. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet turning the prayer wheel around the pagoda. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar, Bhupatindra Malla real residential area, five-story name of the Nyatapola temple, pagoda-style palace in Batsala Temple, Bhairavnath, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and 55 windows. We can explore the rest of Kathmandu for free and take a last minute shopping trip in the Thamel area for hiking. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

Our hiking staff will pick you up from the hotel at 6:30 in the morning and accompany you to the tourist bus stop. The bus to Pokhara leaves around 7:30 in the morning. Pokhara is a beautiful valley Phewa Lake, with its Annapurna and Machapuchare north (shape of fish tail), Lamjung Himal Dhaulagiri and the east and west of the famous panoramic Manaslu. It is smaller and less busy than Kathmandu, so it provides the perfect starting point for our hiking trip. We will spend the night at the hotel. Breakfast included

After an hour of driving in a private car in Pokhara, we started walking in Nayapul. After 15 minutes on foot along the Modi Khola River, we arrive at Birethanti (1,015 meters), which is one of many shops and tea houses of the large village. From there, the trail continues through the village, along the north coast of Bhurungdi Khola. This road climbed steadily to the side of the valley to reach Hille, 1495 meters. After a short climb, we reached Tikhedhunga at 1,570 meters above sea level. Today’s walk is relatively short and is a prelude to the hiking experience in the Annapurna area. Stay overnight at the hotel. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Continue to Ulleri, a large village of Magar at an altitude of 2,070 meters. From this point, the climbing path through the high quality oak and azalea forest towards Banthanti at 22 km is more moderate. Then we walk towards Nangethanti at 2,460 meters. After an hour’s walk, we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 meters). Stay overnight at the hotel. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner

Early in the morning, we start a one-hour walk to Poon Hill, 3,210 meters above sea level, this is a spectacular mountain spectacle; This view offers an unobstructed view of the high sunrise Himalayas. We spent about an hour back to Ghorepani and had a hot breakfast. Then we climb along the ridge, through the pine and azalea forests, to Deurali (2,960 meters). After that, we went down to Banthanti and then we closed Tadapani. Stay overnight at the hotel. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The day starts with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend through the forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung which is the village of Gurung people. From here it is an easy walk to Chomrong at an elevation of 2,140 m. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today the trail drops down to the Chomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2,380 m where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from which, the route travels very steeply down a rock bank, then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today the trail climbs on past the Hinko Cave, Deurali and then Machapuchare Base Camp, which isn’t really a base camp since climbing Mt Machapuchare is not permitted. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. Two hours trek from Machapuchare Base Camp takes us to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at elevation of 4,130 m. There, we will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We follow the same trail down today. The trail drops by 1,700 m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345 m where there are a few teahouse/lodges available to stay at. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We follow the same trail until Chomrong. Once we have passed Khuldighar, there is an experimental sheep farm. The trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. From Chomrong, the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu, where we can bath in natural hot springs. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

From Jhinu we walk at the right side of Modi Khola for 4.5 hrs to Birethanti which can be considered one of the best and the most relaxing walks of the entire trek. We reach Nayapul. Then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara. After we check into the hotel, we will then walk to the Fewa Lake for our boating trip to Barahi Temple. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.

The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Pokhara including breakfast (2 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms
  • Day guided city tour
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) followed by cup of Tea/Coffee.
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • T-shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program.
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Deluxe Tourist Bus
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Farewell Dinner
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance Fees.
  • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Cost Includes’ section.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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FAQs

  • The best times to trek to Annapurna Base Camp are during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons. These months offer clear skies, stable weather, and stunning mountain views.

  • The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a moderate to challenging trek. It requires good physical fitness and a moderate level of experience. The trek involves daily hikes of 5-7 hours, with gradual elevation gain. Proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness.

  • While it’s possible to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek independently, hiring a guide and porter is highly recommended. A guide will provide valuable insights into the local culture, history, and flora and fauna. A porter will help carry your luggage, allowing you to focus on the trek.

  • The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a 3-star & Tea House on Trek, meaning you’ll stay in tea houses or lodges along the trail. These accommodations offer dormitory-style rooms, blankets, meals, and other essential facilities.

  • When packing for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, prioritize warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy hiking boots, a down jacket, trekking poles, a headlamp, a water bottle, and a daypack. It’s also important to pack medications for altitude sickness, such as Diamox, and any personal medications you may need.

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