Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Journey deep into the Annapurna Sanctuary through mountain villages and dramatic landscapes to the spectacular Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters.
Trekking Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an unforgettable Himalayan adventure through lush forests, terraced hillsides, traditional villages, and dramatic mountain landscapes. The trail leads deep into the Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by towering peaks including Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Along the way, experience diverse landscapes and welcoming mountain communities before reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. This iconic trek is perfect for travelers seeking spectacular scenery and an authentic Himalayan adventure.
Trek through lush forests and scenic terraced hillsides.
Experience traditional mountain villages and local culture.
Enjoy spectacular views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.
Reach the breathtaking Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters.
Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Safari At a Glance
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Country: Nepal
Destinations: Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, Ghandruk
Trek Type: Private Guided
Best For: Adventure seekers, mountain enthusiasts, experienced trekkers, and travelers wanting an immersive Himalayan experience.
Start / End: Pokhara → Pokhara
Detailed Itinerary – 10 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek
via Ghorepani& Poon Hill
Day 1: Pokhara to Ulleri (1,960m)
Pokhara – Drive to Trek Starting Point – Trek to Ulleri
Altitude: 1,960m
Driving: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
After breakfast in Pokhara, we begin our journey with a scenic drive to the starting point of the trek. From here, we start walking through beautiful landscapes, traditional villages, and peaceful forests towards Ulleri (1,960m).
Ulleri is a beautiful traditional mountain village and a wonderful place to begin your Annapurna adventure.
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Ulleri.
Day 1: Pokhara to Ulleri (1,960m)
Pokhara – Drive to Trek Starting Point – Trek to Ulleri
Altitude: 1,960m
Driving: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
After breakfast in Pokhara, we begin our journey with a scenic drive to the starting point of the trek. From here, we start walking through beautiful landscapes, traditional villages, and peaceful forests towards Ulleri (1,960m).
Ulleri is a beautiful traditional mountain village and a wonderful place to begin your Annapurna adventure.
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Ulleri.
Day 2: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,850m)
After breakfast, trek through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. Enjoy the peaceful nature and beautiful mountain views on the way.
Walk: About 5–6 hours
Overnight: Ghorepani
Day 2: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,850m)
After breakfast, trek through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. Enjoy the peaceful nature and beautiful mountain views on the way.
Walk: About 5–6 hours
Overnight: Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3,210m) – Tadapani (2,660m)
Early in the morning, hike up to Poon Hill to enjoy a spectacular sunrise and panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
After enjoying the views, walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then continue the trek through beautiful forests and mountain trails to Tadapani. On the way, enjoy wonderful views of the Himalayas and peaceful nature.
Walk: About 6–7 hours
Overnight: Tadapani
Day 3: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3,210m) – Tadapani (2,660m)
Early in the morning, hike up to Poon Hill to enjoy a spectacular sunrise and panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
After enjoying the views, walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then continue the trek through beautiful forests and mountain trails to Tadapani. On the way, enjoy wonderful views of the Himalayas and peaceful nature.
Walk: About 6–7 hours
Overnight: Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani to Chomrong(2,170m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
After breakfast, we leave Tadapani and follow beautiful forest trails towards Chomrong, one of the most important and beautiful villages on the Annapurna Base Camp route.
Chomrong offers fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). It is also the gateway to the famous Annapurna Sanctuary.
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Chomrong.
Day 4: Tadapani to Chomrong(2,170m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
After breakfast, we leave Tadapani and follow beautiful forest trails towards Chomrong, one of the most important and beautiful villages on the Annapurna Base Camp route.
Chomrong offers fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). It is also the gateway to the famous Annapurna Sanctuary.
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Chomrong.
Day 5: Ghandruk to Dovan ( 2,600m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Today’s trek begins with a descent followed by a climb through beautiful forests and peaceful mountain landscapes.
We walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests as we enter deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
After approximately 5–6 hours, we reach Dovan (2,600m).
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Dovan.
Day 5: Ghandruk to Dovan ( 2,600m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Today’s trek begins with a descent followed by a climb through beautiful forests and peaceful mountain landscapes.
We walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests as we enter deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
After approximately 5–6 hours, we reach Dovan (2,600m).
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Dovan.
Day 6: Dovan to Deurali ( 2,900m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Today, we continue through beautiful bamboo forests and along the Modi Khola valley.
As we climb higher, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic and the mountains appear closer.
After approximately 5–6 hours of walking, we arrive at Deurali (2,900m).
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Deurali.
Day 6: Dovan to Deurali ( 2,900m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Today, we continue through beautiful bamboo forests and along the Modi Khola valley.
As we climb higher, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic and the mountains appear closer.
After approximately 5–6 hours of walking, we arrive at Deurali (2,900m).
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Deurali.
Day 7: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
⭐ Today is the most exciting day of the trek!
After breakfast, we continue deeper into the magnificent Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail passes through spectacular Himalayan landscapes as the mountains rise dramatically around us.
Finally, we reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m).
From the base camp, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of:
🏔️ Annapurna I
🏔️ Annapurna South
🏔️ Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)
🏔️ Hiunchuli
🏔️ Gangapurna
🏔️ Other beautiful Himalayan peaks
Watching the sunset surrounded by the Himalayas is truly an unforgettable experience.
Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 7: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
⭐ Today is the most exciting day of the trek!
After breakfast, we continue deeper into the magnificent Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail passes through spectacular Himalayan landscapes as the mountains rise dramatically around us.
Finally, we reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m).
From the base camp, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of:
🏔️ Annapurna I
🏔️ Annapurna South
🏔️ Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)
🏔️ Hiunchuli
🏔️ Gangapurna
🏔️ Other beautiful Himalayan peaks
Watching the sunset surrounded by the Himalayas is truly an unforgettable experience.
Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,450m)
Walking: Approximately 6–7 hours
Wake up early to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna mountains.
After breakfast, we begin our descent through the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary and follow the trail down through forests towards Bamboo (2,450m).
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Bamboo.
Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,450m)
Walking: Approximately 6–7 hours
Wake up early to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna mountains.
After breakfast, we begin our descent through the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary and follow the trail down through forests towards Bamboo (2,450m).
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Bamboo.
Day 9: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,900m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Today, we continue descending through beautiful forests and traditional villages towards Jhinu Danda (1,900m).
Jhinu is famous for its relaxing natural hot springs, where you may have time to relax and enjoy a well-deserved bath after your trekking adventure.
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Jhinu Danda.
Day 9: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,900m)
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Today, we continue descending through beautiful forests and traditional villages towards Jhinu Danda (1,900m).
Jhinu is famous for its relaxing natural hot springs, where you may have time to relax and enjoy a well-deserved bath after your trekking adventure.
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Jhinu Danda.
Day 10: Bamboo to Pokhara
Walking: Approximately 2–3 hours
Driving: Approximately 2–3 hours
After breakfast, we enjoy our final walk through beautiful countryside before reaching the road.
From here, we take a scenic drive back to Pokhara.
Day 10: Bamboo to Pokhara
Walking: Approximately 2–3 hours
Driving: Approximately 2–3 hours
After breakfast, we enjoy our final walk through beautiful countryside before reaching the road.
From here, we take a scenic drive back to Pokhara.
Detailed Itinerary – 7-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Day 1: Pokhara to Chomrong (2,170m)
After breakfast in Pokhara, we take a scenic drive to the trekking starting point and begin walking towards the beautiful village of Chomrong.
Enjoy spectacular views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre along the way.
Overnight: Chomrong
Day 1: Pokhara to Chomrong (2,170m)
After breakfast in Pokhara, we take a scenic drive to the trekking starting point and begin walking towards the beautiful village of Chomrong.
Enjoy spectacular views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre along the way.
Overnight: Chomrong
Day 2: Chomrong – Bamboo / Dovan (2,300–2,600m)
Today, we enter deeper into the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail passes through lush forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak.
Depending on the walking pace and itinerary, we stay overnight at Bamboo or Dovan.
Overnight at a mountain lodge.
Day 2: Chomrong – Bamboo / Dovan (2,300–2,600m)
Today, we enter deeper into the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail passes through lush forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak.
Depending on the walking pace and itinerary, we stay overnight at Bamboo or Dovan.
Overnight at a mountain lodge.
Day 3: Bamboo / Dovan to Deurali (2,900m)
We continue walking through the beautiful Modi Khola valley towards Deurali.
As we gain altitude, the landscape becomes more dramatic and the Himalayan mountains appear closer.
Overnight: Deurali
Day 3: Bamboo / Dovan to Deurali (2,900m)
We continue walking through the beautiful Modi Khola valley towards Deurali.
As we gain altitude, the landscape becomes more dramatic and the Himalayan mountains appear closer.
Overnight: Deurali
Day 4: Deurali – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Today is the highlight of the trek as we walk towards the spectacular Annapurna Base Camp.
Enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Annapurna Himalayas and spend an unforgettable night surrounded by magnificent mountains.
Overnight: Annapurna Base Camp
Day 4: Deurali – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Today is the highlight of the trek as we walk towards the spectacular Annapurna Base Camp.
Enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Annapurna Himalayas and spend an unforgettable night surrounded by magnificent mountains.
Overnight: Annapurna Base Camp
Day 5: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,450m)
Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas before beginning our descent through the Annapurna Sanctuary.
We follow the beautiful trail downhill towards Bamboo.
Overnight: Bamboo
Day 5: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,450m)
Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas before beginning our descent through the Annapurna Sanctuary.
We follow the beautiful trail downhill towards Bamboo.
Overnight: Bamboo
Day 6: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,900m)
Today, we trek through beautiful forests and traditional villages towards Jhinu Danda.
After arriving, you can relax and enjoy the famous natural hot springs near Jhinu.
Overnight: Jhinu Danda
Day 6: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,900m)
Today, we trek through beautiful forests and traditional villages towards Jhinu Danda.
After arriving, you can relax and enjoy the famous natural hot springs near Jhinu.
Overnight: Jhinu Danda
Day 7: Jhinu to Pokhara
After breakfast, we complete our final walk and drive back to Pokhara.
The trek ends with unforgettable memories of the magnificent Annapurna Base Camp, Himalayan mountains, beautiful forests, traditional villages, and warm Nepalese hospitality.
Day 7: Jhinu to Pokhara
After breakfast, we complete our final walk and drive back to Pokhara.
The trek ends with unforgettable memories of the magnificent Annapurna Base Camp, Himalayan mountains, beautiful forests, traditional villages, and warm Nepalese hospitality.
What’s Included
Pre-trek meeting with your guide before the trek
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Pokhara Lakeside
Private transportation during the trek
Professional, experienced English-speaking trekking guide
Guide’s necessities and insurance
Necessary trekking permits and TIMS card
All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Accommodation in comfortable traditional mountain lodges
All government taxes and necessary service charges
What’s Excluded
Personal trekking equipment and gear rental
Snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and bottled water
Tips for your guide and porter (optional and at your discretion)
Travel insurance and emergency rescue insurance
Before and after trek expenses
Any expenses not mentioned in the What’s Included section
Pick-up Information
We provide convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Pokhara Lakeside.
Before your trek begins, your guide will meet you and provide a short briefing about the journey, trekking route, necessary equipment, and safety information.
Best Time to Travel
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is best undertaken during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when stable weather, clear skies, moderate temperatures, and excellent mountain visibility provide ideal trekking conditions. Winter (December to February) offers peaceful trails and spectacular clear views but can bring heavy snow and freezing temperatures at higher elevations, while monsoon (June to August) brings frequent rainfall, muddy trails, leeches, and reduced visibility. Heartland Trekking Nepal will help you select the most suitable travel dates based on seasonal conditions and your trekking itinerary.
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