The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC Trek) is a breathtaking trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural amphitheater surrounded by some of the world’s highest peaks. This 10-day trek takes you through terraced fields, rhododendron forests, and traditional Gurung villages to the base of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m) – the 10th highest mountain in the world.
Itinerary
Drive: ~1.5 hrs from Pokhara to Nayapul (1,070 m)
Trek: ~4–5 hrs to Tikhedhunga (1,540 m)
Highlights: Riverside trails, terraced fields, Magar & Gurung villages.
Trek: ~6–7 hrs, steep stone steps up to Ulleri, then through rhododendron forest.
Altitude: Ghorepani (2,860 m).
Highlights: First major mountain views, beautiful forests.
Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise over Annapurna & Dhaulagiri ranges.
Trek: ~5–6 hrs to Tadapani (2,630 m).
Highlights: Panoramic Himalayan sunrise, lush forests.
Trek: ~5 hrs via Ghandruk village.
Altitude: Chhomrong (2,170 m).
Highlights: Traditional Gurung architecture, views of Machapuchare (Fishtail).
Trek: ~5–6 hrs descending to Chhomrong Khola, then climb to Bamboo (2,310 m).
Highlights: Bamboo and rhododendron forests.
Trek: ~4–5 hrs, gradual climb through forests and past waterfalls.
Altitude: Deurali (3,230 m).
Highlights: Dramatic valley landscapes.
Trek: ~5–6 hrs via Machapuchare Base Camp (3,700 m) to ABC (4,130 m).
Highlights: 360° views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machapuchare.
Trek: ~6–7 hrs, mostly downhill back to Bamboo.
Highlights: Sunrise at ABC, retracing through alpine scenery.
Trek: ~5 hrs to Jhinu Danda (1,780 m).
Highlights: Natural riverside hot springs.
Trek: ~5 hrs to Nayapul, then drive ~1.5 hrs back to Pokhara.
Evening free to relax at Lakeside.
Use for sightseeing, paragliding, or as a buffer in case of weather delays.
