Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

10 Days Max 4,130m Moderate
Annapurna South
Annapurna Sanctuary
Machhapuchhre
Ghandruk Village
ABC Sign
Jhinu Hot Springs
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Tour Overview

Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of Nepal’s most classic short treks, this route takes you to the foot of some of the tallest mountains in the world. Along the way, you’ll spend the night in two famous base camps with close-up views of Annapurna I and Machapuchare.

The Annapurna base camp is located at the elevation of 4130m / 13549ft. It is a moderate trek that brings you very close to Annapurna Peak – one of the eight-thousand peaks and it is the first 8000-meter peak to be scaled. Along the trail, you get to see the famous and photogenic Fishtail or Machhapuchre, Annapurna Mountain range and Dhaulagiri Peak.

What to Expect

  • Trek into the heart of the Annapurnas (7000-8000m peaks)
  • Pass through beautiful farming village of Ghandruk
  • Classic views of Annapurna I & South
  • View of Machapuchhre (Fishtail) & Hiunchuli
  • Night stay in two famous Base Camps

Available Batch Dates (Max Batch Size: 10)

Batch (2025) Price Action
19 Apr – 27 Apr INR 53,500/-
02 May – 11 May INR 53,500/-

Note: The price will change if the batch size is less than 5 trekkers.

Cost Details

Price Includes

  • ✓ Stay in locally run tea houses (twin/multi-sharing) Day 2-8
  • ✓ Two nights stay in Pokhara (twin sharing)
  • ✓ 1 porter between two trekkers (10kg limit)
  • ✓ All permits for the trek
  • ✓ All meals (3 meals + 1 Tea/Coffee) during trek (Day 2-8)
  • ✓ Certified Trek Leader and licensed local Nepali guide
  • ✓ Medical kit
  • ✓ Taxi for Pokhara-Ghandruk and Jhinu-Pokhara
  • ✓ Welcome team dinner in Pokhara
  • ✓ Duffle bag, Yeti Expeditions T-shirt, Certificate

Price Excludes

  • ✕ International Airfares
  • ✕ Airport taxes and Visa expenses
  • ✕ Any type of Insurance
  • ✕ Porter and guide Tips
  • ✕ Beverages, water bottles, snacks, personal expenses
  • ✕ Hot water during the trek
  • ✕ Wifi and charging cost in Tea houses
  • ✕ Lunch and Dinner in Pokhara
  • ✕ Extra days stay in Kathmandu
  • ✕ Costs from unforeseen circumstances (weather, landslides)
  • ✕ Transport from Kathmandu/Pokhara and back
  • ✕ 5% GST (Tax)
  • ✕ Emergency evacuation charges

Detailed Itinerary

Arrive at Pokhara. Try to reach Pokhara before 4 PM. Meet our trek leader and other members of the group and we then go for the team welcome dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.

Today will be an easy day. We will drive from Pokhara to Ghandruk in a jeep. It will take 2-3hrs to reach the village. Spend the evening leisurely in the village. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge.

This morning we will begin the trek towards Chhomrong, another beautiful village. It will be 6 to 7 hours long trek first goes along the Modi River. Then you will be crossing several boulders before coming across a bridge on the Kimrong and Chhomrong River. Chhomrong is the gateway for Annapurna Sanctuary. There is a check post here where we will have to show our permits. If the weather is clear, you will get the grand view of peaks. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge.

Today’s trek will take you through a beautiful forest which is lined by bamboo, rhododendron and Oak. It will take 6-7 hours to reach Doban. You will cross Sinuwa and Bamboo on the way to our final destination. A steep stone staircase will lead you Doban through a suspension bridge crossing. For some, it can be very hard on knees. It is advisable to use a stick. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge.

The trek for the day is going to be the most wonderful as a trail is mostly uphill. It will take 6-7 hours to reach. After hiking through the valley to Himalaya and Hinku Cave, we will be reaching Deurali, then a simple walk along the River Modi will bring us to Bagar. Bagar is the starting point of the trek to Machhapuchare base camp. Macchpauchre Base is one of the prettiest places to stay in the trek. You will see the Machhapuchre in all its glory and Annapurna also. Overnight stay in teahouse lodge.

Today will be the shortest day of the trek. It will take 2 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp. We will begin the trek that leads us to the Annapurna Sanctuary. After hiking a little more, we will arrive at the base camp of the South Annapurna. Spend some time looking at the 360-degree view of some of the highest mountains in the world around you. Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli and Machapuchare are right there in front of you. Pick a spot and soak in the grand view. Make sure you wake up early the next morning to view the beautiful sunrise. Overnight stay in a teahouse lodge.

Today will the longest day of the trek. It will take 6-7 hours. We will be retracing our steps to reach Bamboo via Deurali and Doban. It will be mostly all downhill. Overnight stay in teahouse lodge.

This day will again be a long trek. It will take 7 hours. There will steep descent and ascents on the way to Jhinu. We will have to check out at check-post in Chhomrong after passing Sinuwa. A steep hike downhill will bring you in Jhinu Danda, where you can relax and unwind in the hot springs after a long day of trekking. Overnight stay in teahouse lodge.

Today you will trek for 30min to reach the road head and will drive for 2-3 hours to Pokhara. Spend the evening at leisure, exploring Pokhara. Overnight stay in a hotel.

After checkout, you can then move onto your onward journey.

ABC Trek: Important Points

  • Weather is very crucial: Weather can cause delays on the flights on Kathmandu-Pokhara sector. It is better to keep a buffer day in Kathmandu for your return international flight. Please do explore the option for insurance for your international flight cancellations.
  • Transport: Please note that transport form Pokhara to Ghandruk and Nayapool to Pokhara will be arranged by us but the cost will be shared among the trekkers.
  • AC Buses: run from Kathmandu to Pokhara. You can book online. Journey takes 7-8 hours.
  • Documents: Please carry photo ID and 3 passport size photos for the permits.
  • Insurance: Though not mandatory, travel and accident insurance are highly recommended.
  • Tipping: Please note that there is a culture of tipping the guide and porters in Nepal and they expect it after the end of the trek.
  • Tea House Facilities: Common Toilets on sharing basis, blankets provided. Cold showers available; hot water at additional cost. Electricity charging at additional cost.
  • Flights: Since it is mountain region, we do not recommend taking the international flight from Kathmandu back to your place on the same day of long travel. There could be unforeseen delays. So better to book flights with at least one day buffer.
  • Extra Day in Pokhara: We recommend staying one more day in Pokhara as there are a lot of things to do (Bungee jumping, paragliding, etc).
  • Road Travel: If you are planning to reach Pokhara by road, deluxe buses start early in the morning by 6 or 7 am and takes 7-8 hours. Hence plan your date of journey accordingly.
  • Health: Please note that while we endeavour to assist all our clients in achieving their goals, there may be times your leader makes the decision to either delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

One of the most popular treks in the world is trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, which offers the most exhilarating and memorable experience of all. You get to see the highest mountains of the mountains. And reaching the base of the Annapurna is one of the life time achievements.
The difficulty level of Annapurna base camp trek in moderate. It’s not a technical climb and if you’re fit enough, mentally and physically, you’re more than likely to be up to the challenge. This is a moderate trek at altitude.
You should start your physical preparation at least 2 months ahead of your climb. If you do not have access to hills and mountains, then you need to focus more on the strength and conditioning for the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
For Annapurna Base Camp Trek, it takes 10 days to complete the trek.
For Annapurna base camp trek, you are not allowed to trek without a guide. The guide is compulsory for this trek.
Most of the tea houses on the trek have WIFI facility. But you have to pay for using the WIFI facility. The speed is not so good. It is good enough to send WhatsApp messages.
You will get the cell coverage in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The service will not be available in all the areas, you will get the network at different areas throughout the Annapurna Base Camp trek. NCell and Nepal Telecom works best in the region.
Bottled water can be purchased at most tea houses and shops along the route. Because of the altitude, it is recommended you drink in the region of 3-4 litres per day, although this can include tea and soup. We recommend using LifeStraw bottle. It will save you a lot of money because the higher you go the higher the prices for the bottled water.
Most the tea houses on the Annapurna base Camp trek have charging facility. But you have to pay to avail this facility.
Yes, there is a facility to keep your extra luggage at Pokhara. You keep it at the hotel where you will be staying.

Annapurna Base Camp

INR 53,500/person

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