Annapurna Base Camp Trek route ascends through the Annapurna Conservation Area which is a great trip to see a range of flora and fauna of the region. The beautiful rhododendron forests and tall oak trees intensify the journey to ABC.
Giant trees densely cover some routes before opening up to a treeless, barren alpine zone of the Annapurna Base camp hiking routes.
You trek through the dense forest and picturesque villages of Annapurna Sanctuary on the Annapurna Base Camp trek and meet friendly villagers and witness surreal mountain views.
You will escape into the marvels of the Annapurna Himalayas and embark on an incredible venture with Outfitter Himalaya Holidays to the lap of Mt. Annapurna, the tenth-highest mountain in the world, the Annapurna Base Camp.
You walk through beautiful villages of the Annapurna region; spend time with time locals and enjoy breathtaking sceneries. You also hike to the famous Poon Hill and explore the picturesque Ghorepani village before ascending towards the ABC.
In the peak trekking seasons, you meet adventure lovers from worldwide on the Annapurna base camp trail. Annapurna Base Camp trip is one of the best treks in the Himalayas for anyone who wishes to escape in nature and experience an enriching trek. You can book the Annapurna Base Camp journey program or custom-create an itinerary with outfitter Himalaya.
Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp explores the lower parts of Mt. Annapurna which offers a peek into the Nepali village lifestyle. The Odyssey is vibrant and full of adventure and cultural experience. It's one of our favourite treks in the Annapurna region.
Below are some of the attractions that make Annapurna Base Camp adventure, a lifetime venture.
Before we hit the ABC trail, we take our time to explore some of Kathmandu's renowned historical sites. One of the best friendly tour guides from Outfitter Himalaya will accompany you during the tour. During the tour, you will visit monuments like the Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna region. From Kathmandu, we drive to Pokhara in a comfortable tourist bus. The drive will be stress-free and present beautiful scenery of green hills, waterfalls, rivers, and terraced fields.
We will spend a night in Pokhara at the beginning and end of the Trek. We will take this time to explore the tranquil Phewa Lake and Lakeside Market. Pokhara is a city much loved by travelers because of its soothing vibe.
Annapurna Base Camp trail passes through the Annapurna Sanctuary, home to diverse flora and fauna. The trails we follow during the Trek are enriched with lush forests of bamboo, oak, rhododendron, pine, fir, etc.
Likewise, there are streams, waterfalls, flowers, and several other vegetation. We may also see birds and wildlife along the way. The terrain is rough and steep. All these make the Trek adventurous.
Ghorepani village (2,874 m) is known for its welcoming locals and the views of the snowy Himalayan Mountains all around the town. Lovely rhododendron forests also surround the village.
Likewise, Poon Hill (3,210 m) is one of the famous viewpoints of the lower Annapurna region, situated above Ghorepani village. It offers fantastic sunrise and 360-degree views of the mountains all around it.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the best short treks in the Himalayas. We recommend this hike to travellers with limited days.
During the ABC holiday, we spend nights in lovely villages. People from different communities reside in the towns along the Annapurna base camp route. We get to see a mix of cultures and traditions. The locals are friendly and kind. We talk with them and get to have close interactions.
Reaching Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) is undoubtedly an outstanding achievement. What's more exciting is we get to spend a night here. A handful of lodges serve the trekkers on the opposite side of the base camp.
We'll have lots of time to explore the base camp and relish the views. Waking up to the heavenly view of the Annapurna Himalayas is a truly remarkable moment.
From day one to the end of the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, every bend on the trail welcomes new mountain scenery. We will see a jaw-dropping mountain panorama of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m), Tukuche (6,920 m), etc.
And trust us; you'll never get sick of the views. The landscapes only get better, and the mountains are prominent with the increase in elevation.
From the base camp, we descend to Jhinu Danda (1,800 m). This village houses a natural hot spring, where we can soak our sore bodies and enjoy the natural hot springs. It may cost a few extra bucks (not covered in the package).
Natural hot springs are great for soothing your body and soul. Let's say they are an excellent way to mark the end of the Trekking because the next day, we descend to Nayapul (1,070 m) and drive back to Pokhara.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Outfitter Himalaya Holidays as we offer the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek in Nepal on a small group departure basis and private departures.
Experience the camaraderie of a group trek by joining one of ABC Trek's fixed departure dates. Plan your arrival in Nepal to coincide with our already set dates or, look at the right bars of the page and choose any date that suits you.
Our airport representatives will welcome you to the airport terminal gate on arrival. We move you to the hotel and leave you to rest and unpack. It's a leisure day, so as per your arrival time in Nepal, you can enjoy the remaining day.
We have planned a full day of guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu. You will visit famous tourist sites, such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhnath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. During the tour, you will learn about Nepali art, architecture, and history. In the late afternoon, we will prepare for the Trek.
Your team leader (guide) will give a short briefing, and then we will do the final packing.
After a delicious breakfast, we leave early in the morning for Pokhara. It's a long scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which offers incredible scenery. It will be a comfortable drive. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will drop you off at the hotel. Check in and spend the remaining day exploring Phewa Lake and Lakeside Market.
Note: There is an option to take a short flight to Pokhara for those who want to skip a long drive to Pokhara.
Have breakfast at hotel in Pokhara and get ready to leave your hotel. We drive to Nayapul/Birethathi and begin trekking. The trail ascends through small villages and green hills. You will enjoy views of waterfalls and terraced fields. We reach Tikhedhunga today for overnight.
From Tikhedhunga, the route crosses a suspension bridge and follows steep stone staircases to Ulleri village. We then gradually continue our walk through green pastures to Nangethanti village. The last part of the trail includes climbing through rhododendron forests to Ghorepani village.
From Ghorepani village, you enjoy fabulous views of mountains like Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Tukuchue, etc. It is a beautiful village that Gurung and Magars inhabit.
Today, we wake up early to see the stunning sunrise from Poon Hill. The place also offers snow-capped mountain views all around it. The route to Poon Hill is steep and well-made. Later, we leave Ghorepani village and walk to Tadapani. We'll enjoy peaceful walking through rhododendron forests.
From today onwards, we will join the trail to Annapurna Base Camp. Continuing the Trek, we descend and cross a few suspension bridges. The trail passes by lush forests and terraced fields. Along the way, we can see birds and other wildlife. Soon, we reach Chhomrong, surrounded by splendid views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, etc.
The trail descends to a suspension bridge. We cross the bridge over Chhomrong Khola and walk up to the Dobhan. The trail goes through villages like Sinuwa, Kuldihar, and Bamboo. From Dobhan, we pass by a shrine and a beautiful waterfall. The trail crosses Modi Khola and steeply ascends to the Himalayas.
It's a fantastic walk from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp. The trail gets rocky and steep. We pass by the Hinku Cave and cross many streams. The views of the snow-capped mountains get even closer, and we can feel their dominating presence on us. We spend the remaining day at ABC, exploring the area and enjoying the time.
The trail descends to Dovan. We walk on a downhill route through lush forests and small settlement areas. The views are superb again. It's a long but easy walk to Dovan.
We have breakfast early and trek through bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests. The trail soon gets steep and ascends to Jhinu Danda. Some parts of the route are flat (until Sinuwa). Once again, we cross Chhomrong Khola and pass by Chhomrong village. The final part of the day involves a steep descent to Jhinu Danda, where we can enjoy a natural hot spring.
It is the last day of the Trek. We walk for sometimes, and we drive back to Pokhara. In the evening, you are free to rest and enjoy the tranquillity of Phewa Lake.
Today, we drive back to Kathmandu. As it is our last day in Kathmandu. We will enjoy a farewell dinner late evening with the team members and bid our goodbyes.
Our airport representatives will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before your flight departure time.
We suggest you hire a porter to carry your bag pack while on a trek. Trekking with a light day pack is much easier, and you will enjoy your trekking holidays to the fullest. A trekking porter carries about 20-22 Kg (about 10-11 Kg from each of you), and we suggest hiring a porter between two trekkers.
You can skip the long drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by upgrading 30-minute flight at US $120.00
You can skip the long drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by upgrading 30-minute flight at US $120.00
Solo traveller will be paired with another traveller when booking through the Last Minute Booking, Please add Single Supplement Fee while booking to secure a single private room. The fee guarantees a single room in cities (Kathmandu and Pokhara) and most of the trekking guest houses, however, due to limited availability of accommodation in some remote villages such as Himalaya, ABC and Dovan (3 nights), you may be required to share a room with a fellow trekkers.
Are the dates offered unsuitable, or do you want to take a private trip? Check availability for your date.
Annapurna base camp trek is available and doable throughout the year. However, autumn (from mid-September until the end of December) and spring (from the beginning of March until May end) are the best times for it in terms of weather and temperature.
In these seasons, the nights are chilly (between -20 C and 5 C), but the days are sunny and hot (between 10 C and 30 C). The mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up during the afternoon and disappearing at night.
According to Himalayan standards, Annapurna Base Camp trip is a moderate trek, which means anyone can do it. The difficulty level of the ABC trek is affected by many factors, including terrain, elevation, the remoteness of the region, and the trekker's experience.
When we say anyone can do the Trek, we mean under proper guidance and preparation. At the same time, we also want you to know that even the easiest treks in the Himalayas involve many ascents and descents along the route.
If we compare the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with the famous EBC Trek, the ABC Trek is relatively easier, has a lower altitude and shorter. But this doesn't mean you can underestimate the difficulties of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route.
The ideal way to prepare for the Annapurna Base Camp hiking is to book the trip early, which gives you enough time to talk to us and prepare physically and mentally.
Even if you have limited time to prepare for the Trek, do not worry; our list below will help you a lot.
Accommodation on Annapurna Base Camp Trek
We provide hotel accommodation for five nights (Three nights in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara) in three-star hotels and simple lodge/teahouse accommodation for the rest of the eight nights on ABC trek.
The rooms are basic, with a bed, pillow, and blankets on the trekking Lodge. A few have electric lights, and all have a spacious dining room lounge. Please remember that some are basic, and a sense of adventure is necessary.
Notes:
We provide 31 meals (13 breakfasts, nine lunches, and nine dinners) on the Annapurna base camp trek package. The meals are provided in lodges/hotels. You have breakfast and dinner at the Lodge, where you stay overnight, and lunch at the Lodge, which is available along the trail.
You can find a wide variety of Nepali and Western meals on the Trek and drinks like coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, and beer). Note that these drinks are not included in the cost.
We advise you to bring water purification pills or medicine while coming for the Annapurna base camp trek. You can get normal water for free. So, you can use the medication and drink it or buy bottled/boiled/safe water.
We provide a private vehicle for airport transfers and sightseeing in Kathmandu and a public tourist bus for Kathmandu - Pokhara – Kathmandu. However, you have options to drive by private car/jeep for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu or a short flight to Pokhara and return.
You can add on to upgrade the transportation by private transport or to a flight while booking the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
We provide a trained and experienced trekking guide from the start to the end of the trek who leads the Trek and arranges all the logistics throughout the Trek. We also provide an assistant guide when eight or more people are on the Trek. The porters are not included in our cost and are optional. If you need one, you can add one when you make a booking.
A porter carries about 20-22 kg, and we advise you to share a porter with between 2 trekkers. This means a porter will carry about 10-11 kg, and you can enjoy the Trek without burden.
Yes, you can purchase water bottles along the ABC trail. Depending on the altitude, they will cost USD 1 to USD 3 per bottle. However, the cost of plastic water bottles is very high, so it is better to use reusable water bottles and get boiled water from lodges to drink.
Rooms are cleaned every time trekkers leave them, and the locals clean the washrooms daily. Thus, you will have a clean and well-maintained place to spend the night.
Yes, lodges provide charging facilities for electronic devices. However, it can cost you USD 1 to US 3 per device. Bring a solar charger or power bank and spare batteries for backup.
During the trek, you should carry toiletries such as moisturizer, shampoo, hand soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, wet wipes, toilet paper, SPF, lip balm, etc.
WiFi is available at an extra cost in lower villages, but the network may only sometimes be reliable. WiFi service becomes rare as the elevation rises, even if the cellular network is unreliable.
Most of the lodges do not have an option for private washrooms. In some villages at lower elevations, you may get an attached washroom.
Most of the accommodation along the Annapurna Base Camp trek route is lodged. A shared room can cost NPR 400 to NPR 1000 per person, and single rooms can cost a little more.
Annapurna Base Camp trek route has limited lodges, and most are packed during the peak seasons. We recommend solo trekkers pre-book the lodges; otherwise, they may have to spend a night in the dining area.
Buying snacks and energy bars for the trek in Kathmandu or Pokhara is better. Everything costs more in the mountains. We do not recommend purchasing them on the trail unless necessary. So, pack ample snacks, bars, and nuts for the trek in the city.
A typical meal can cost around USD 7 to USD 12 per person at higher elevations. As elevation increases, the price of the food rises, and the options become limited.
Yes, you can add a mountain flight tour on the morning of the second day and Trisuli River Rafting for three hours on day three while driving to Pokhara, which does not require any extra days.
Furthermore, if you have extra days, add a Chitwan Jungle Safari from Pokhara. If you want to extend your holidays in other countries, you can also add a Tibet Lhasa Tour in Tibet or a Bhutan Tour in Bhutan.
Yes, it is safe to drink tap water during the trek. However, you may be unable to digest it, so it is better to use a water purification tablet to double-purify the water.
Meals are prepared hygienically on Annapurna Base Camp Trek. All the raw vegetables and fruits are cleaned with water. Likewise, most of the incidents are fresh and organic. You do not have to worry about food safety during the trek.
Vegetarian meals are available on Annapurna Base Camp Trek, but you will only find a few vegan or gluten-free meals. It is better not to have a rigorous diet during the trek, or if you don't have the option, at least have a flexible budget.
Yes, we can shorten the ABC Trek. We have a 9-day trek in the 14-day package of the Annapurna base camp trekking. However, we can customize and shorten the trekking if you have limited time.
The given Itinerary is for the fixed departure group trek, and if you want to shorten it, you have to do a private hike to ABC. We also have a short Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Yes, we strongly recommend you buy travel insurance when you come for the Annapurna base camp trek. That should cover many things and rescue services in case of severe sickness or injury while trekking.
We do everything to make a successful trek. However, there is always some risk on a mountain trek, and evacuation by helicopter in Nepal is costly. So, it is always better to be safe.
Yes, children are allowed on the Annapurna base camp trek. However, they should be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old.
We at Outfitter Himalaya allowed only ten or more years children to join our group trek. If you plan to trek with children under ten, we suggest private trekking to ABC. The children get extra care and can walk independently on a private journey.
We will arrange Airport transfer services once you book the Annapurna base camp hike. This free airport transfer is available if you arrive and depart on our scheduled dates.
Or, if you book extra nights from us, arrive earlier or depart later than the scheduled date, and book the extra nights at different hotels, you must arrange the airport transfer services yourself.
Yes, a private trek to Annapurna base camp is available on any date of the year. You can trek with your people, guide, and porter and walk at your own pace, as you do not have to follow other people on the private Trek.
The private Annapurna base camp journey can be arranged for a minimum of one person to unlimited people. It suits solo travelers, couples, honeymooners, family, and friends. Let us know if you want a private trek to Annapurna base camp.
Yes, you can join one of our fixed departure Annapurna base camp trek and our group trek group of light-minded people; the fixed date is open for you to join, look at our upcoming departure.
You have to share a room on the trekking with same-gender trekkers on a group trek or even have to share with other people for a few nights because a smaller number of lodges and rooms are available in Annapurna base camp, Dovan, and Himalaya.
This was the most amazing experience the guides, porters and overall organisation was fantastic. Every detail was well explained and most needs catered for.
Raj was a great guide and...
Having just returned from my first trip to Nepal (Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek) I can highly recommend. A big thank you to Outfitter Himalaya for their organisation on the...
A well supported, organised trek. Friendly guide and porters. Would highly recommend this company. Nothing was forgotten and all our needs met.
