Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 13 Days

Annapurna Region
Annapurna Trekking View
Macchapuchre Base Camp
Sunrise at Annapurna
Duration13 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeModerate
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Maximum Altitude4,130 m
Group Size1 - 12
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesAnnapurna Base Camp Trekking
Best TimeMarch to Jun and September to December

Embark on 13 days of Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a blissful walk in the Annapurna region. People used to say, it’s a breathtaking journey but it is physically hard with steep slopes and rocky trails. Fill your heart and soul with the glorious scenery and immerse in the amazing hospitality of local people. Grab the excellent photography opportunity from the base of the world’s tenth-tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m). likewise, the ABC trek is the most traversed and diverse trekking route in Nepal. ABC trek traverses through an artistic local village, waterfalls, colorful rhododendron forest, cascading Modi River, and a great canyon within the Annapurna Conservation Area to Base Camp.

A precious walking to the Base Camp of Annapurna

The cultural and natural diversity is the major tourist attraction of the Annapurna base camp trek. Annapurna base camp itself is a natural amphitheater surprisingly surrounded by Fishtail, Gangapurna, Mardi Himal, Annapurna II, Tharpu Chuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South and Himal Chuli.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) is an inspiring Hiking Experience in the heart of the Annapurna Range with the cultural immersion

Moreover, 60 % of the country’s trekkers hike to Annapurna base camp annually. Global Eco Trails has been conducting several trekking and tours across the country for many years. Hikers can get countless programs with us for a memorable holiday in Nepal. More importantly, grab integrated itineraries and cost-effective packages for a 13-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Whatever, consult Global Eco Trails experts for updated information. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is extendable to Mardi Himal Base Camp or Khobra Danda Trek for non-tourist areas.

Highlights of 13-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trails

  • Enjoy the panoramic views of mountains and breathtaking sunrise from Poon Hill
  • Experience the world's 8th highest Mt Annapurna Base Camp and immerse into its charming silence 
  • Experiencing the local culture and customs-memories that will last a lifetime!
  • Enjoy the Sunset from Annapurna Base Camp over the Mountain.
  • Enjoy being at Natural Hot Spring and relieve your muscle pain.

Overview of 13 Days Annapurna Base Camp Journey

Same as every trekking program in Nepal, upon arrival welcome and transfer to the hotel. 13-day Annapurna base camp followed by morning drive to Pokhara by Tourist bus. Global Eco Trails is ready to revise the itinerary to add the World Heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu and fly to Pokhara in the late afternoon. See the details of the day tour here

Annapurna ranges reflect on Fewa Lake in Pokhara

A trip to Pokhara by road is a wholesome experience that will last for years. Cherish the local Hilly region people living along the roadsides. The thundering Trisuli River and vibrant settlements along the way could help you understand more about Nepal and its people. Upon arrival check in the Hotel and stroll around the Fewa Lake side and do a Fewa Lake boating for peace of mind, where you will be away from the busy life. 

After spending a night in Pokhara, drive to Ulleri and begin the ABC journey.   The 13-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek route combines with artistically built villages, viewpoints, flora, and fauna of Annapurna Valley. The first day’s walking is mostly through green lush Rhododendron forests. On your day walk, you will spend a long time to reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani is one of the finest viewpoints of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Morning Hike to Poon Hill for Sunrise

Even though it is hard to wake up early in the morning, The Poon Hill Viewpoint is an unexpectedly good place to catch a stunning mountain view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Dhampus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Gangapurna, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Machhapuchhre and valleys are the famous mountains seen from Poon Hill. 

 Every day the serene views are different. Reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,900 m) by traversing via Tadapani, Chhomrong Himalayan Hotel, Hinko Cave, and Deurali. The base camp of virgin Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) is tranquil and serene. Neither climbers get the permit to climb it nor try.

Visit Machhapuchre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp at Once!

Take precious time at Machhapuchre Base Camp while having lunch. The ultimate goal of the day is to reach ABC which will take about 2 hours from (lunch break) Machhapuchre Base camp. The Annapurna Base Camp is truly marvelous. It is proved that ABC is called Annapurna Sanctuary. Enjoy with mountain and Moraine, sunset and Sunrise with blue skies and stars. You were fighting to go up but descending is easier. 

After descending from ABC it’s time to relish into the natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda. The hot water helps your body to get revitalized after the up-and-down walking activity. The next day is easier as you will walk for about 2 hours and catch a bus to Pokhara. 

Altitude Mountain Sickness, Difficult, and Travel insurance for ABC Trek in Nepal

Altitude Sickness is a fetal disease, so we need to handle it carefully. In any high-elevation trekking, you have an equal chance of getting altitude sickness. But the ABC trek has less chance of getting altitude because we have planned the itinerary via Ghorepani Poon Hill. This makes you well acclimatize before reaching Annapurna Base Camp. 

Nonetheless, for Trekking above 3000m, everyone should have travel insurance. Insurance is mandatory for any Trekking in Nepal. Remember, Insurance should cover, emergency evacuation, medical expenses, accidental, luggage loss, and trip cancellation.

Trekking to Annapurna and Machhapuchre Base Camp is relatively easy. However, it involves 5/6 hours (10km to 15 km) of daily walking in the mountain terrain. Doing some jogging with a few kilos of loads will help a lot before undertaking this trip. Start your exercise before a month to be safe in hand.

Food and Accommodation While Annapurna Base Camp Journey

Travel locally but stay comfortably! Verities of food and Accommodation are available in the major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. This depends on your preference! While in the Annapurna region trails, the accommodation is in lodges or teahouses basis. Some of the places like Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Chhumrung offer moderate types of accommodation including attached baths with a hot and cold shower. But in the busy season, sometimes you may do dormitories for 2/3 nights. This also depends on your booking. If you make a booking in few months in advance then you may get a nice room. 

Food while on ABC trails, there are verities of delicious meals available along the Annapurna Base Camp trek route. In most of places, you will be served by a food menu, where you can choose but the higher you go the food items in the menu will be limited but there is enough food. As for the water, in some places, they may sell bottled water but you are discouraged from buying and recommended to drink the treated water that we are supplying you.

Annapurna Base Camp Hiking with locals

Travel locally but stay comfortably! Global Eco Trails is a Government-registered local Trekking company offering incredible travel deals to a wide audience. We believe our local Guide's focus on sustainable and immersive nature tours aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing local information.

Importantly, hiring a local for safety and security is always recommended. The trekking trails pass through canyons, valleys, Jungle, slopes, and high-altitude glaciers. A guide is mandatory for going to unknown places. Global Eco Trails assemble a small group who are coming individually from different countries. 

When is the favorable time for Annapurna Base Camp?

Certainly, Nepal for all seasons! But trekking to high altitude terrain, you have to be specific for the weather and temperature. As for Annapurna Base Camp trails, Spring (March-May) and fall (September-December) is the highly recommended time of the year. The weather is clear and the temperature is a pleasure. Summer (June to August) and Winter (December to February) are not a favorable time for this trek.

Eventually, A professional local leader, proper gear, physical fitness, and updated information are the most important for a successful trek. We are a resourceful local trekking company with decades of experience. now, it's time to book your hassle-free holiday by inquiring with our experts. We wish you have a Great holiday ahead!

Itinerary

The classical Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary takes you through the charming local villages, along cascading rivers to a stunning viewpoint of Annapurna ranges.

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01Day

Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1,345m above sea level), be met by a tour representative, and be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Max Altitude: 1350 mAccommodation: HotelDistance: 5 km
02Day

After breakfast, drive along the scenic Trisuli & Marsyangdi Rivers to reach Pokhara. Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Peak (the eighth-highest mountain in the world) will be visible during the drive.

Pokhara is a tourist’s paradise, being full of both natural & cultural heritage sites such as mountain peaks, lakes, caves & temples of Buddhists & Hindus.

Check into the hotel & spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the city.

Max Altitude: 810 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 8 hoursDistance: 200 km
03Day

Following breakfast at the hotel, drive to Tikhedhunga via Birethanti and then trek out to Banthanti. Tikhedhunga to Ulleri is a steep uphill afterwards, you will ascend gently to the Mountain Lodge where you will spend the night.
 

Max Altitude: 2,250 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 4 hoursDistance: 4 km
04Day

Your days begin through the pleasant path through Rhododendron Forest. You will enjoy a good view of the mountains of Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail), Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South on the way.
The trail becomes easier, passing through rhododendron forests and shadowy trees, ascending gently to the final stop in Ghorepani.
 

Max Altitude: 2,780 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 12 km
05Day

Early this morning you will hike to Poon Hill (altitude 3180m) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri and other numerous snow-capped mountains. After taking in the beauty and serenity of the environment, you will then hike back down to Ghorepani for breakfast at the Lodge.
Continue the trek to Tadapani (altitude 2,670 m). Admire the beautiful flowers making the jungle colorful when they bloom in spring.

Max Altitude: 2,670 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 10 km
06Day

Enjoy this morning’s hike toward Kimrung Khola descending gently through oak and other kinds of dense forests while hearing the chirps of numerous species of local birds.
After reaching Kimrung Khola, ascend to Chomrong, the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp. Chomrong is a village situated at the base of the Himalchuli, the second-highest mountain in the Mansiri Himal.

Max Altitude: 2,100 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 8 km
07Day

Enjoy a hot breakfast at the lodge before taking a slightly different start to the day’s trekking, descending a stone stairway for the first hour and a half before crossing to Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge.
High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail continues through forests of bamboo and oak. Climb further on a rocky path to reach Sinuwa (2350m) before trekking gently through the forest. Then descend a long, steep stone staircase into the forests to reach Bamboo (2335m) and the more gentle trail towards Dovan and the Himalayas.
 

Max Altitude: 2,900 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 7 hoursDistance: 14 km
08Day

This morning the valley widens while becoming less steep as you will begin to see the gates to the sanctuary.
As the trail continues into the sanctum, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs. After a short trek, you will reach Bagar (3310m), a green meadow with few abandoned hotels.
The trail will now gently ascend to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3800m). Enjoy some of the best landscapes in the world such as Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m).
The path follows through alpine meadows and after some distance, the trails gently ascend again. After a short trek, reaching the infamous Annapurna Base Camp! (4200m) Enjoy the night resting in the lodge.
 

Max Altitude: 4,200 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 16 km
09Day

Today is another amazing mountain viewing day. After breakfast in the lodge enjoy a morning exploring the Base Camp and its stunning surrounding views of the Himalayas. After this, begin the descent back down to Dovan.
The trekking is a lot easier now with a gradual descent and should take around 6 hours to reach Dovan, enjoying the spectacular views throughout the day.
 

Max Altitude: 2,310 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 15 km
10Day

It’s worth getting up early this morning to enjoy the hot springs this afternoon.
After having breakfast at the lodge, continue the descent to Bamboo passing through forests with wide varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up for an hour before it flattens in Sinuwa. Gradually descend to the Chhumrong Khola following a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhumrong. The last part of the trail is a steep descent before reaching Jhinu Danda in the afternoon.
Once checked into the lodge, you will have the opportunity to take a relaxing swim in the natural hot springs nearby before your final day of trekking tomorrow. The hike up & down to the hot springs is 1.5km total.

Max Altitude: 1,750 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Mountain LodgeDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 14 km
11Day

Final day of trekking!
Fill your belly with last Mountain breakfast and your heart with memories, start today’s journey with a gradual descent that flattens out for a few hours before reaching Birethanti where you’ll stop.
After lunch, walk 30 minutes to Nayapul where a van will be waiting to take the group back to civilization. After an approx. 1.5hr drive, reach Pokhara, the city of lakes & natural wonders.
Check into the hotel and relax for the night.

Max Altitude: 810 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 6.5 hoursDistance: 19 km
12Day

This morning enjoy an early breakfast before taking the tourist bus back to Kathmandu at around 7:00am.
The drive will be a fantastic experience passing through many satellite towns, rural settlements, gushing rivers & green rural landscapes. The drive takes around 6 hours.
Check into the hotel in Kathmandu and enjoy a farewell dinner with your guide and the group, trading stories of your bucket-list experience you've just completed.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals included: Breakfast and fare well dinner

Max Altitude: 1,400 mMeals: Breakfast and DinnerAccommodation: HotelDuration: 8 hoursDistance: 200 km
13Day

Today transfer to the airport for your flight back to next destination after ticking off a truly spectacular bucket-list experience. Bye
Meals included: Breakfast

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Cost Details
Included
  • Airport pick up and drop off by private coach on upon arrival in Kathmandu International Airport.
  • Three night 2** twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  • Two night 2** twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara, including breakfast.
  •  TIMS-card (Trekker Information Management System)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Fees
  • All ground transportation by luxury tourist vehicle
  • 8-night accommodation at the Mountain Lodge (twin sharing)
  • Full Board Meals while on the trek as per itinerary
  • Experienced English-speaking trekking guide with a government license holder
  • Company guarantees for Government Rescue Services
  • Insurance for Nepalese Staff.
  • All Gov't Tax and VAT
  • Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant after the trek.
Excluded
  • International flight to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal entry visa costs, visa can be obtained on upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Cost 30 USD, 50 USD, and 125 USD for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/ Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Bar bills and all personal expenses
  • Porter if required (Ratio: 1 porter=2 clients, porter cost 220 USD)
  •  All beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, Hot and Cold drinks
  • Battery charge, internet, personal trekking equipment
  • Emergency evacuation by helicopter (bill should be paid by your insurance)
  • Staff Gratuities (tips)
Dates & Availability
Essential Information
  • Please be advice, Prithiv highway - Kathmandu to Pokhara road extension work is going on and caused huge air pollution and increased the traffic jam. As a result, the journey takes instead of 6-7 hours it will takes 9 hours.
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara and back air services is available and cost 105 USD per person each way.
  • It is recommended to have a bag cover to save from rain and dust.
  • One porter cost 230 USD, this can be sharing by 2 trekkers.
  • Down Jacket and a Sleeping bag is must for high altitude 4000 m trek. Rental facility is available in Kathmandu. Rental cost per items 2 USD. per day.

Accommodations during the trek:

We seek to offer our clients comfortable and clean private accommodations. We always make sure that you can sleep well. We always provide you the best available lodge/tea-house during the trek. Most of the nights, there will be a warm dining room with comfortable chairs. Normally, you will have running hot showers for most of the days, but there may be a few nights where there is no running hot shower. Your guide always makes sure that your bed is clean and comfortable.

While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we provide you with a 2/3 star category hotel with free Wi-Fi,TV and attached bathroom . However, if you would like to upgrade the hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, please let us know. We will upgrade the hotel for an additional cost.

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