Annapurna base camp Trek

There are few treks that combine so many different landscapes  and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 m high peaks in a such a short period of time as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region.  The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes,  with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times.

The setting of the Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 mt is unique and incredibly spectacular, set amidst the mighty peaks of Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441 m).

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes 7 to 11 days, depending on your itinerary and length of walking days.  The itinerary presented here takes 11 days, starting from Nayapool at 1 1/2 driving from Pokhara, and going north up till Gorepani and the famous viewpoint of Poon Hill. From Gorepani you go eastwards to Chomrong and then north again, entering the Modi Kola Valley up till the Base Camp.

You can return via Jhinu Danda, and give your tired muscles a well deserved rest in the delightful hot springs.  Upon your return it is worthwhile visiting one of the Gurung villages of Ghandruk or Landruk.

The lodges in the Annapurna Trekking Region are well equipped with in general extensive menus, ranging from the typical Nepali dhal bath (rice with different vegetable an ingredients   ) Hot showers are readily available as well.

The Annapurna’s are easily accessible, with the starting points of the different treks just an hour or two away from Pokhara.

Between Himalayan Hotel and Machapucchre Base Camp there can be a risk of avalanches, make sure you inform yourself properly before setting off.   if you wish to It is possible to do this trek in all seasons, however, in the winter the Base Camp is sometimes closed due to the level of snow. In spring time the huge rhododendron forests are in full 

• TRAIL

  Side Trails & Circuits

• DAYS

  11

  MAX ALTITUDE

  4130 m

  DIFFICULTY

  Easy/Moderate

• SEASON

  Autumn till Spring (in winter, check with travel agency if lodges are open)

  START

  Nayapool

  FINISH

  Nayapool

• TYPE

  Teahouse

• PERMITS NEEDED

  ACAP, TIMS

Itinerary

• Day 1 Pokhara to Nayapul (1 1/2 hrs), trek to Ulleri (1940 m) 6 hrs
• Day 2 Trek to Ghorepani (2750m) 5 hrs
• Day 3 Trek to Poon Hill (3194m) for sunrise and to Tadapani (2590m) 6 hrs
• Day 4 Trek to Chomrong (2210m) 4 hrs
• Day 5 Trek to Himalayan Hotel (2840m) 7 hrs
• Day 6 Trek to Machapuchare Basecamp (3700m) 4 hrs
• Day 7 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) 3 hrs (1/2 day hike to glaciar optional)
• Day 8 Return to Bamboo (2310m) 7 hrs
• Day 9 Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780 m); visit hotsprings
• Day 10 Trek to Ghandruk (5 hrs)
• Day 11 Trek to Nayapool (5 hrs) and by bus to Pokhara ( 1 1/2 h