Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Duration10 Days
Route Grade Active Travel
Trip Style Trekking Tours
Starting City Kathmandu
Ending City Kathmandu

Price fromUS$775~~US$875~~

This Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is a 10-day small group trekking tour including arrival and departure days. You will be trekking with an exciting group of a maximum of 10 people in the group which is escorted by two leaders and 5 porters. To ease the travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara, we have included round-trip flights in the trip.

Like all other trips, the 10-day ABC trek is also an experiential and responsible travel. Experience the Majesty of the Annapurna Himalayas and interact with warm-hearted locales of Gurung communities in charming villages, exchange stories, and experience their hospitality as you go. The average trekking will be 6 hours per day. Finally, celebrate the moment of triumph and joy as you reach Annapurna Base Camp!

Dates & Prices

Select Trip Month

Trip Date	Price	Early Bird Price	EarlyBirds
Trip DateMar 02, 2025 - Mar 11, 202510 Days	PriceUS$775	Early Bird Price	StatusAvailableOn Sale
Trip DateMar 09, 2025 - Mar 18, 202510 Days	PriceUS$775	Early Bird Price	StatusAvailable
Trip DateMar 14, 2025 - Mar 23, 202510 Days	PriceUS$775	Early Bird Price	StatusClosed
Trip DateMar 16, 2025 - Mar 25, 202510 Days	PriceUS$775	Early Bird Price	StatusAvailable

Cost Includes

Flights & Transfers

2 individual airport transfers by private car | van
4 group airport transfers by Van
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu flights
Pokhara - Jhinu return drive by private jeeps

Gears, Guides & Entry Permits

One Trek Leader and One assistant leader for the group
One Porter for each two trekkers
Individual duffle bag, pair of trekking poles & sleeping bag per person

Accommodations & Meals

4 nights 3+ star hotel accommodation with breakfasts in Kathmandu & Pokhara
5 nights of mountain lodge accommodation on full board in the Himalayas
Dinner and Breakfast every day. Lunch during Trek. 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 9 dinner

Itinerary

Day 1:First night in Kathmandu. Trip briefing at 5PM. Kathmandu - 1400m.

Each group member will get complimentary individual arrival and departure airport transfers. We meet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer you to the hotel. This is the first benefit of booking with a local Nepali company! Even if you arrive the other days in Kathmandu, please inform us of your arrival details and for the possible extra night room requirements.

At 5 pm, we will have a thorough briefing session on the arrangements of the trek. We will also have an introduction session with the trek leaders and group members with snacks. After the introduction session, your guides will assist you in hiring jackets, shoes, or other gear as required.

Day 2:Fly to Pokhara. Free & Easy day in Pokhara. O/N Lakeside Pokhara.

Breakfast at the hotel & flight to Pokhara - 25-minute flight is late morning. Check-in at the hotel & a free and easy day in Pokhara. Overnight at Lakeside Pokhara.

Day 3:Drive to Jhinu in Annapurna foothill - 4hrs drive. Trek to Bamboo -13KM - 6hrs Trek - 2310m altitude. ON at Bamboo.

Breakfast & drive to Jhinu - 4hrs drive. Trek Jhinu danda to Bamboo. The trekking trail goes through forests, streams and suspension bridge on the dreams. The Modi Khola valley leads the trail towards Bamboo. As we trek, Views of the upper valley plus Annapurna South and Himal Chuli gradually come into view. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea house accommodation are included

Day 4:Trek to Deurali (3230m) - 12km - 6hrs Trek.

Breakfast at tea house, and trek through Sinuwa village and upper Modi kohl valley to Derail. It is about 6hrs trek with magnificent views of the landscape, and Himalayas. Overnight at Deurali. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea house accommodation are included.

Day 5:Trek Deurali – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,546ft): 6-7 hrs. O/N at ABC.

Breakfast at Lodge and trek to ABC. As the altitude increases, forest gives way to alpine scrub and grasses. The valley walls steepen with the river raging far below. Explore the cave at Hinku before crossing a ravine and major avalanche track prior to reaching Deorali (3,230m/10,598ft). Breathtaking views into the sacred Annapurna Sanctuary gradually appear as the trail heads over a ridge and climbs to the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,700m/12,136ft). Another two hours slow walk up grassy slopes leads to the Annapurna Base Camp hotels on the Annapurna South glacial moraine: some 3,900m/12,800ft beneath the peaks crowning the surrounding ice walls. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea house accommodation are included.

Day 6:Sunrise at ABC. Trek Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo(2 360m/7 740 ft): -18KM - 7 hrs. O/N at Bamboo.

Wake Up at Annapurna Base Camp! Early morning climb onto the rim of the glacier for a photographic feast as the sun lights up the ring of peaks, the almost vertical ice walls around the valley, then the glacier in its U-shaped gorge: grinding relentlessly below your feet. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then retrace your steps on the easier down-trail as far as the quaint village of Sinuwa. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea house accommodation are included.

Day 7:Trek Bamboo – Jhinuhill. Enjoy the hot spring at Jhinu. O/N at Jhinu.

Today is long trek hour day. Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Hill. The trail offers the great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare are in view along the route. The trail then drops through several villages. Enjoy the hot spring at Jhinu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea house accommodation are included.

Day 8:Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara sightseeing, Phewa lake boating & O/N at lakeside in Pokhara.

Breakfast & take a jeep to Pokhara - 3hrs drive. Check in at the hotel in Pokhara and enjoy massage/spa, & food.

In the late afternoon, guided visit to World Peace Stupa. O/N at Lakeside in Pokhara

Day 9:Fly back to Kathmandu - 25 min flight in the afternoon. O/N in Kathmandu.

Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Free and easy visit to Phewa Lake and lakeside on your own. Fly back to Kathmandu in the afternoon - a 25-minute flight. In Kathmandu.

Check-in at the hotel and free and easy evening. We will enjoy the farewell dinner altogether in the evening.

Day 10:Breakfast & fly back home.

After the breakfast - we drive you to the airport 3 hours before your flight time. Guests will have invidual airport transfers depending on their flight time.

Trip Gallery

Trip Information

The highlight of the trek is reaching Annapurna Base Camp, situated at an altitude of 4,130 meters (13,549 feet). As you stand in awe of the majestic Annapurna massif, including the iconic peaks of Annapurna I (8,091 meters) and Machapuchare (6,993 meters), you'll realize the true grandeur of nature and the indomitable spirit of the mountains.

10 days Annapurna Case Camp Trek highlights

Pokhara return flights to easy travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
An exciting journey through Gurung Villages to Annapurna Base Camp
Wake up at Annapurna Base Camp! Enjoy the Annapurna & Machhapuchhre base camp.
Visit Phewa Lake, the lakeside bazaar, and the World Peace Stupa in Pokhara.
A smooth stress-free guided trek on full board to Annapurna base camp

The 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek involves a stress-free journey with moderate trekking hours for six consecutive days. Among the 10 days, you will spend 5 nights in the Annapurna Himalayas, 2 nights in Kathmandu, and 2 nights in Pokhara, each night before and after the trek in both cities. This schedule allows you to do some city sightseeing and also greatly helps with trek preparations, as Kathmandu and Pokhara have several trekking shops to buy clothes and gear. A total of 10 days including arrival and departure days.

What to Expect on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The 10-day ABC Trek is one of the shortest routes to reach the heart of the Himalayas. Nestled in the magnificent Himalayas of Nepal, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an adventure that offers breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and a thrilling experience for nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts. This trek takes you deep into the heart of the Annapurna mountain range, where you'll witness stunning views, towering peaks, and a sense of tranquility that can only be found in the lap of nature. You will have 4-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and mountain lodges during your 5-night stay in the Himalayas.

Spending five overnights in the Himalayas with stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, you will enjoy the real beauty of the Himalayas. The culturally rich Gurung community inhabits the trekking trails. The journey to the Annapurna Sanctuary is a cultural trek, exploring the welcoming Gurung villages while enjoying the Himalayas. The trip includes a regularly scheduled trekking activity and two drives between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

How do you travel on the 10-day Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

The 10-day incredible Annapurna Base Camp Trek, also known as the ABC Trek, is specially designed as a small group tour. The small group tour is limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group. This will help to ensure intimate and personalized experiences for the trekkers.

How to Prepare for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Although the trek is suitable for most individuals with a reasonable level of fitness, it's important to be prepared for the demands it presents. The trail involves daily walking of 6–8 hours on average. The easiest way to understand the route is that you will start at 1600 meters at Jhinu Bridge and trek to 4100 meters in just 3 days! So the trekking trail involves several ups and downs. The best preparation is fast walking for at least one hour every day for a month or more; every one of any age normal health can do it. Carrying a complete set of required trekking gear is very important as well.