₨180,000

Overview of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

• Region: Annapurna, Nepal

• Duration: 10–12 days

• Maximum Altitude: 4,130 m (Annapurna Base Camp)

• Starting Point: Nayapool / Ghandruk or Jhinu Danda

• Ending Point: Nayapool or Jhinu Danda

• Difficulty: Moderate

Highlights of the Trek

• Stand inside the Annapurna Sanctuary (4,130 m) surrounded by a wall of peaks.

• Face-to-face views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Hiunchuli.

• Experience the natural therapeutic hot springs at Jhinu Danda.

• Pass through vibrant Gurung and Magar cultural villages like Ghandruk and Chhomrong.

• Can be easily combined with the legendary Mardi Himal Trek or Poon Hill for extended views.

• Excellent teahouse infrastructure with comfortable amenities.

Typical Itinerary (11 Days)

• Day 1: Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara

• Day 2: Drive to Nayapool / Ulleri and trek to Ghorepani

• Day 3: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise, then trek to Tadapani

• Day 4: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170 m)

• Day 5: Trek to Dovan / Himalaya (2,920 m)

• Day 6: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC - 3,700 m)

• Day 7: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) for stunning sunrise views

• Day 8: Trek back down to Bamboo (2,310 m)

• Day 9: Trek to Jhinu Danda (enjoy the natural hot springs)

• Day 10: Trek to Siwai, drive back to Pokhara

• Day 11: Drive / Fly back to Kathmandu

Permits Required

Unlike highly restricted regions, the permits for the Annapurna region are simpler to manage, but still completely mandatory:

1. ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit)

2. TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)

Pro-Tip: Booking your trek through a registered agency like Thrill Himalaya ensures all your paperwork, permits, logistics, and certified guides are fully sorted before you arrive.

Difficulty & Fitness Level

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is classified as Moderate.

• It requires walking 5–7 hours a day over stone steps, uphill switchbacks, and varied mountain terrain.

• Because the maximum altitude caps out at 4,130 meters, the risk of severe acute mountain sickness (AMS) is significantly lower than on the Everest or Manaslu tracks.

• Perfect for enthusiastic beginners with good cardiovascular fitness, as well as seasoned hikers.

Best Time to Trek

• Spring (March–May): Temperatures are warm, trails are clear, and the hillsides explode into pink and red rhododendron blooms.

• Autumn (September–November): The monsoon clears out completely, leaving behind crisp blue skies and the sharpest, cleanest mountain views of the year.

Accommodation & Food

The Annapurna trail boasts some of the finest mountain teahouse hospitality in Nepal:

• Cozy, clean twin-sharing rooms.

• Hot showers, Wi-Fi connectivity, and device-charging stations are widely available (fees may apply at higher elevations).

• Diverse menus serving local Dal Bhat, pasta, pancakes, soups, pizzas, and organic Himalayan coffee.

Why Choose the ABC Trek?

If you want to experience standing at the foot of an 8,000-meter peak without pushing your body past 5,000 meters of altitude, this is the ultimate trek. It perfectly blends standard alpine adventure, deeply welcoming local culture, and world-class mountain vistas.

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