Journey to the Heart of the Himalayas: Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Lace up your hiking boots and let’s embark on the iconic trekking trip to the base camp of the world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8091 m). Yes, let’s immerse into the culture and traditions of Gurung people (Indigenous community of Western Hilly region of Nepal). In addition, let’s walk on the trail that traverses through green lush forests, grassy meadows, glacier, narrow valleys, and rivers full of marvelous mountain vistas! There are many spectacular things on offer and places to explore inside the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) region! All these things are present in one of the most popular trekking trips of Nepal the Annapurna Base Camp Trek!
The Mountain Watch Trek is one of the leading trekking agencies of Nepal that operates budget friendly as well as customized trekking trip in the region. Therefore, booking a trekking trip in Nepal with the Mountain Watch Trek Pvt. Ltd. is always a smart choice. So, look no further and contact the travel planners of MWT today to get an amazing rate, quality services and astounding hospitality!
What is a typical itinerary of Trek to Annapurna Base Camp?
There are many ways to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal. The Mountain Watch Trek has more than 6 itineraries to do the ABC Trek. However, we should never forget the authentic classical trekking route. If you are looking to do a complete Annapurna Base Camp Trek then following a classical yet remarkable trekking itinerary is highly recommended.
The trailhead of trek up to Annapurna Base Camp is Tikhedhunga. Earlier the trail head used to be in Nayapul but the road expansion has curtailed the distance of trekking. Even if the road has extended up to Ghorepani we will start our trek from Tikhedhunga. The road condition from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani is very dangerous and it is not highly recommended. Therefore, our travel planners came up with perfect solution by including a drive portion up to Tikhedhunga only. Trekkers have to trek uphill for about 2 hours to reach Ulleri. It acts as a warm up for more arduous trekking days ahead!
Is it difficult to reach Ghorepani from Ulleri or Tikhedhunga?
Please remember that Ulleri to Ghorepani or Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani via Ulleri is completely uphill trekking. There are no continuous Nepalese flat sections. Therefore, it is very challenging for low fitness level trekkers. Build your physical fitness level and stamina before embarking on the journey of Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Lots of uphill and downhill sections high up in the mountains make it hard for trekkers to trek easily especially if you are not physically fit! The chirping sound of birds, streams’ raging sound, and unique smell of forest keep on motivating you to reach Ghorepani. Upon reaching the village of Ghorepani the sight of mountains and surrounding cascading hills help you get relieved from all the tiredness accumulated while doing uphill walking.
Sunrise from Poon Hill (3210 m)
Poon Hill (3210 m) is the most famous vantage point of the Annapurna region of Nepal. Nowadays, Mardi Himal is slowly getting lots of attention and popularity but so far Poon Hill is the pillar of short trekking destination of Nepal. This famous vantage point is an ideal place to witness gorgeous sunrise. Moreover, the hill endows great scenery of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Dhampus Peak, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna Massifs, Gangapurna, etc. Please book the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek package if you wish to do trek up to Poon Hill only!
How to reach Annapurna Base Camp from Ghorepani Poon Hill?
It is the most asked question in an internet by users who wish to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, the answer of this question is not single. There are many ways to reach the Annapurna Base Camp from Ghorepani Poon Hill. In this itinerary, trekkers follow the trail of Tadapani Chuile, Sinuwa, and Deurali route to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Once you have reached the Machhapuchhre Base Camp then about 2 hours of trekking takes trekkers to the base camp of the world’s 10th tallest mountain.
What is the trail condition of ABC Trek in Nepal?
The trekking route up to Deurali is well maintained and there are no issues of landslide or flood. However, the trekking trail from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp is also well maintained but this section is landslide risk area. Trekkers must heed instructions of trekking guide as there is risk of falling rocks while walking. Overall, the trail condition of ABC Trek in Nepal is in top notch condition. Therefore, both foreigners as well as Nepalese domestic trekkers are increasing day by day in this trekking route.
Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m)
The location of Annapurna Base Camp is in such a place that you can get the panoramic view of Mountains! Therefore, the journey of Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also called as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Early in the morning after waking up in the Annapurna Base Camp, you will be greeted with the visual delights of splendid mountains of the Annapurna region of Nepal including the almighty Mt. Annapurna!
Important Information to know before Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal
The permit required to do trek in Annapurna region of Nepal besides restricted trekking regions is the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit. Nowadays, the provision of TIMS permit is no longer in use. Therefore, you don’t have to allot budget for TIMS permit. Please note that if you wish to visit restricted trekking regions of Annapurna region like Nar Phu Valley and Upper Mustang region then you must obtain the Special Restricted Area permit from immigration office of Nepal.
In addition, solo trekking is not allowed in these restricted regions and all kinds of trekking activities must be operated by Nepal Government registered trekking agencies. The best time to do ABC Trek is during the months of spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) season in Nepal. Get the travel insurance and choose the Mountain Watch Trek as your trekking companion in Nepal!
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Details Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 2: Drive/Fly to Pokhara (827m) (6-7 hrs by road / 25 min by flight)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570m) (3-4 hrs trek)
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m) (6-7 hrs trek)
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) & Trek to Tadapani (2,630m) (6-7 hrs)
Day 6: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m) (5-6 hrs trek)
Day 7: Trek to Bamboo (2,310m) (4-5 hrs trek)
Day 8: Trek to Deurali (3,230m) (4-5 hrs trek)
Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (4-5 hrs trek)
Day 10: Trek down to Bamboo (2,310m) (6-7 hrs trek)
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,780m) (5-6 hrs trek, hot springs)
Day 12: Trek to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara (4-5 hrs trek + 2 hrs drive)
Day 13: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu (6-7 hrs drive / 25 min flight)
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Mountain Watch Trek’s representative will welcome you at the International airport in Kathmandu by holding your name card and transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu. All the trip details will be discussed and trip formalities will be completed on this day. You will also meet your trekking guide for the trek. If you need any essentials before the trek then today is the right day to do so. Overnight in a hotel
Day 2: Drive/Fly to Pokhara (827m) (6-7 hrs by road / 25 min by flight)
We will take an early morning flight to Pokhara. Upon landing in Pokhara, we will meet our trekking porters and continue our jeep drive to Tikhedhunga. There is another option to reach Pokhara as well it is by road. It takes about 7 to 8 hours depending upon the traffic conditions to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu by road. Overnight in a hotel
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570m) (3-4 hrs trek)
Early in the morning we will begin our jeep or bus trip to Nayapul. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach Nayapul from Pokhara. We will then trek towards the village of Tikhedhunga and the trail is on the road via Birethanti where we will have our ACAP permit checked. It is the joyous trekking day as there are not steep uphill sections. Overnight in a tea house
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m) (6-7 hrs trek)
Today is the most tiring day as we will have to walk uphill all the way to Ghorepani Village. The trail before entering the forest area up to the Upper Ulleri is through terraced farmlands. As we cross the river the trail enters the deep forests area. We will continue our trekking through the forest and stop at Banthati or Nangethati for lunch before continuing uphill trek to Ghorepani. Our permits will be checked at the entrance of the Ghorepani village. This is the largest village where you can find lots of eateries, shops, and tea houses. The scenery of mountains and cascading hills is captivating from this village. We will sleep early as we will have to wake up before dawn tomorrow for gorgeous sunrise. Overnight in a tea house
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) & Trek to Tadapani (2,630m) (6-7 hrs)
Early in the morning before dawn, we will begin the uphill hike behind the Ghorepani village. It takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to reach the top of the Poon Hill (3210 m). We will enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountains lighting by the morning sunlight. Relish the amazing scenery of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Dhampus, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, etc. After the sunrise experiences we will descend down to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue trekking uphill to Gurung Hill and then downhill to Tadapani village. On the way we will have lunch in Banthati. After crossing the river below the Tadapani village, we will have to again walk for about half an hour of uphill to reach the village. The sight of the Mount Machhapuchhre is majestic and huge from the village of Tadapani. Overnight in a tea house
Day 6: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m) (5-6 hrs trek)
We will wake up early in the morning and enjoy the morning view before breakfast. After the breakfast, we will descend through the green lush forests towards the village of Chhomrung. It is joyous trekking section where we will traverse through forests and rivers. Overnight in a tea house
Day 7: Trek to Bamboo (2,310m) (4-5 hrs trek)
We will continue our journey along the Modi River and through the terraced farmlands, narrow river valleys, and green lush forests towards the village of Bamboo. It is the serene day of trekking with few uphill sections but it is not the tiring day to walk on this trekking route. Overnight in a tea house
Day 8: Trek to Deurali (3,230m) (4-5 hrs trek)
We will have to trek steep uphill on this day. It is the most tiring day of the trekking. We will be walking on the well - maintained staircase trail and natural uphill trail through green lush forests and terraced farmlands. Overnight in a tea house
Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (4-5 hrs trek)
Finally, we will reach the base camp of the Mt. Annapurna on this day. The trekking trail from Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is diverse as we will leave the green lush forests area and enter the moraine and glacier area. Some of the trekking section is on the shores of river with multiple crossings. The trail is rugged with full of boulders and rocks. Upon reaching the Machhapuchhre Base Camp we will have lunch and continue uphill trek. After walking for about an hour we will reach the top of the ridge from where we can see the Machhapuchhre Base Camp and the plethora of mountains. The trail from this ridge top to Annapurna Base Camp is comparatively easier. We will walk past the small lake and towards the Annapurna Base Camp. All of us will be awestruck by the scenery of mountains on all sides starting from Himchuli to Machhapuchhre including Annapurna I, South, III, II, and IV. Overnight in a tea house
Day 10: Trek down to Bamboo (2,310m) (6-7 hrs trek)
Early in the morning, we will wake up and enjoy the majestic sunrise from the base camp. It is the most joyous day of this trekking. We will have breakfast before descending down to Bamboo via Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Himalaya. Overnight in a tea house
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,780m) (5-6 hrs trek, hot springs)
This is short Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Therefore, we will have to walk more than the usual ABC Trek journey. We will rapidly descend towards the Jhinu village where we will enjoy the short natural hot springs bath. It is the best way to get relieved from the tiredness endured during the trek. The descend trek may be hard but once you dip in the natural hot springs then all your tiredness will fade away. Overnight in a tea house
Day 12: Trek to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara (4-5 hrs trek + 2 hrs drive)
We will continue the descend trek to Nayapul via New Bridge and Birethanti. Once we reach Nayapul, we will have lunch and then hop on the bus or jeep to Pokhara. In the evening, we will enjoy and celebrate our successful trekking with the trekking crew members as it is the last day of the trip. Overnight in a hotel
Day 13: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu (6-7 hrs drive / 25 min flight)
We will either fly or take 7 to 8 hours of tourist bus journey along the Prithivi Highway to Kathmandu. In the evening, you will be treated the farewell dinner and discuss about the trip reviews. Overnight in a hotel
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu
Finally, we will bid farewell and our trekking guide will take you to the airport for the final departure.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight or tourist bus)
- Pokhara to Nayapul (trek starting point) & return drive to Pokhara
- Pokhara to Kathmandu (flight or tourist bus)
- 2 nights in a standard hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing, BB plan)
- 2 nights in a hotel in Pokhara (twin sharing, BB plan)
- Tea house/lodge accommodation during the trek (basic, twin sharing
- Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
- Tea/coffee (3 times a day)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card
- Licensed, English-speaking trekking guide
- One porter for every two trekkers (carries max 15kg per porter)
- Guide & porter salaries, meals, accommodations, and insurance
- Sleeping bag and down jacket (on rental basis)
- First aid kit and emergency support
- Trekking map
- Hot shower (limited) in some lodges
- Celebration dinner in Kathmandu after the trek
Cost Excludes
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fees ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days)
- Travel insurance (must cover high-altitude trekking & emergency evacuation)
- Extra accommodation & meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara due to early arrival, late departure, or trek delays
- Personal expenses (laundry, hot showers beyond inclusions, WiFi, battery charging)
- Alcoholic & soft drinks, bottled water during the trek
- Tips for guides & porters (recommended but not mandatory)
- Emergency evacuation, helicopter rescue, or medical expenses
- Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances (bad weather, landslides, political unrest, etc.)
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Trip Departure Dates
| Departure Date | Duration | Availability | Cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | 10 Days | Available | USD 750 Per Person | Book Now |
| 10/04/2025 | 10 Days | Available | USD 750 Per Person | Book Now |
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Zhang Wei
20/Jan/2025
Zhang Wei
USA: 22/Jan/2025
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Kathy Selli
Canada: 25/Jan/2025
An Unforgettable Adventure to Annapurna Base Camp
I recently completed the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, and it was nothing short of spectacular! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all expectations.
The trek takes you through such a diverse range of landscapes—starting with lush forests, quaint villages, and terraced fields, and ascending to breathtaking alpine vistas surrounded by towering peaks. Every day offered something new and awe-inspiring.
The highlight, of course, was reaching the base camp itself at 4,130m. Standing amidst the majestic Annapurna range with the sunrise lighting up the peaks was an emotional and humbling experience. It felt like stepping into another world.
Our guides and porters were incredible—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ensuring we were safe and comfortable. They shared stories about the region, explained cultural nuances, and even taught us a few Nepali phrases. The teahouses along the trail were cozy, offering hearty meals, warm hospitality, and a chance to connect with fellow trekkers.
While the trek is challenging at times, especially with the uphill climbs and altitude, it’s entirely doable with proper preparation and pacing. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure that combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a sense of personal achievement.
I’ll carry the memories of this trek with me forever and can’t wait to return to the Himalayas for another adventure. If you’re considering the Annapurna Base Camp trek—do it. You won’t regret it!
John Marta
Australia: 19/Mar/2025
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The Langtang Trek with Mountain Watch Trek was an incredible experience. The combination of stunning landscapes, cultural immersion, and excellent service made this journey truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a short yet rewarding trek in Nepal, I highly recommend the Langtang Valley Trek with Mountain Watch Trek!
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