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Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

Duration14 Days
DifficultyModerate
Maximum altitude4,130 m
Best seasonSep–Dec / Mar–May (late Dec weather-dependent)
Package price $1,500.00

Tour Overview

Annapurna Region · Poon Hill · Annapurna Sanctuary

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

Walk from vibrant foothill villages to the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, with sunrise at Poon Hill, Gurung heritage in Ghandruk, and breathtaking alpine scenery at 4,130 metres.

This 14-day Himalayan journey begins in Kathmandu and travels via Pokhara into the Annapurna foothills. Climb through rhododendron forests and welcoming villages to Ghorepani, Poon Hill and Tadapani, then follow the Modi Khola valley through Chhomrong toward Machhapuchhre Base Camp and the magnificent Annapurna Base Camp. Return by way of Dovan, Ghandruk and Pokhara before your final Kathmandu stay.

Duration14 Days
Highest point4,130 m · ABC
Trek gradeModerate
Price quotedUSD $1,500 / person

Why trek to Annapurna Base Camp?

Sunrise above the Himalayas

Rise early to walk to Poon Hill and enjoy sunrise views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges when the weather is clear.

Village life and forest trails

Discover the Gurung and Magar villages, terraced hillsides, rhododendron woodland and local teahouse hospitality that define the region.

The Annapurna Sanctuary

Walk beyond Machhapuchhre Base Camp into a mountain amphitheatre framed by Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre.

A complete Nepal journey

Combine trekking with Kathmandu heritage visits and overnight stays in the scenic city of Pokhara.

The route at a glance

Kathmandu → Pokhara → Nayapul → Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani → Poon Hill → Tadapani → Chhomrong → Himalaya → Machhapuchhre Base Camp → Annapurna Base Camp → Dovan → Chhomrong → Ghandruk → Pokhara → Kathmandu.

The highest overnight stay is Annapurna Base Camp at approximately 4,130 m. The program includes nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with trekking lodges along the mountain route. Walking times and access roads can vary with weather and trail conditions.

Accommodation, meals and support

The supplied package includes two nights in a deluxe Kathmandu hotel, one night in Pokhara, and best available mountain teahouses/lodges during the trek. Hotels are listed on a twin-sharing, breakfast-included basis. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included while trekking, with licensed trekking-guide service, required porter support, transportation, round-trip Kathmandu–Pokhara flights and necessary trekking permits listed among the inclusions.

Please review the separate Inclusions & Exclusions and detailed day-by-day itinerary for exact arrangements.

Best trekking months: The supplied package lists September–December and March–May. Autumn and spring generally offer favorable trekking conditions; late December and snowbound high-altitude sections require particular care and may require itinerary changes.
Before booking: The itinerary mentions Kathmandu welcome and farewell dinners, but the general exclusions omit Kathmandu lunches/dinners. Please confirm these exceptions and the Day 12 Ghandruk-to-Pokhara transport plan. Trails above Deurali can have avalanche and snow hazards; your guide may change the route for safety.

Trip Specifications

Starting Point Kathmandu, Nepal
Ending Point Kathmandu, Nepal
Meals Package Hotel breakfasts; trekking meals B/L/D; welcome/farewell dinners to confirm
Transportation Round-trip Kathmandu–Pokhara flights; airport and trailhead transfers
Accommodation 2 Kathmandu deluxe hotel nights, 1 Pokhara hotel night; mountain teahouses

Travel Itinerary

14 Days
1
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your deluxe hotel in Kathmandu. Meet the trekking team for an orientation and equipment briefing. Your itinerary also mentions a welcome dinner at a Nepali cultural restaurant; confirm whether this is included because Kathmandu lunches and dinners are listed as excluded.
Meals Dinner mentioned; confirm
Accommodation Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing)
Altitude Kathmandu: approximately 1,350 m
Driving Airport arrival transfer
Important Notes
Welcome dinner is mentioned in the program but Kathmandu lunch/dinner are generally excluded. Confirm the exception.
2
After breakfast, take the scheduled flight to Pokhara, subject to flight operations and weather. Drive toward Nayapul and begin trekking via Birethanti and villages along the Bhurungdi Khola to Tikhedhunga. The original program describes mountain views during the flight and an approximately 42-km drive from Pokhara to Nayapul.
Meals B; L/D on trekking portion
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Tikhedhunga
Altitude Tikhedhunga: approximately 1,540 m
Walking Approximately 3 hours
Driving Flight Kathmandu–Pokhara; road transfer to Nayapul (source: approximately 42 km)
Important Notes
The exact trailhead, drive time and air timetable depend on current road and flight conditions.
3
Climb the steep stone steps toward Ulleri through Magar and Gurung settlements. Continue through rhododendron woodland past Nangethanti toward Ghorepani, with potential views of Annapurna South when conditions are clear.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Ghorepani
Altitude Ghorepani: approximately 2,850–2,870 m
Walking Approximately 6 hours
Important Notes
Long uphill day involving many stairs; walking time varies with fitness and conditions.
4
Start before dawn for the ascent to Poon Hill to watch sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, if weather permits. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast, then continue on the forested ridge trail and descend through villages and woodland toward Tadapani.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Tadapani
Altitude Poon Hill: approximately 3,210 m; Tadapani: approximately 2,660 m
Walking Source: approximately 5 hours after the viewpoint; verify full day
Important Notes
The Poon Hill excursion adds walking time; weather may obscure sunrise views.
5
Follow forested descents toward the Kimrong Khola, then climb to Chhomrong, an important Gurung village on the Annapurna Sanctuary route. Enjoy views toward Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre when the sky is clear.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Chhomrong
Altitude Chhomrong: approximately 2,170 m
Walking Approximately 4 hours
Important Notes
Original notes give both 2,050 m and 2,170 m for Chhomrong; 2,170 m is used consistently.
6
Descend the Chhomrong stone steps to cross the river, then climb toward Sinuwa. Trek through dense bamboo and rhododendron forest via Bamboo and Dovan into the upper Modi Khola valley, continuing to the Himalaya settlement for the night.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Himalaya
Altitude Himalaya: approximately 2,920 m
Walking Approximately 6 hours
Important Notes
The trail beyond Dovan passes exposed sections and potential avalanche paths. Guide assessment and current conditions are essential.
7
Travel past the Hinku Cave area and Deurali as the forest gives way to higher alpine terrain. Continue carefully through the Annapurna Sanctuary approach to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), where mountain views widen dramatically.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge at Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Altitude MBC: approximately 3,700 m
Walking Approximately 4 hours
Important Notes
Snow/avalanche hazards may require an adjusted departure time or route. Acclimatization and symptoms must be assessed.
8
Ascend gradually from MBC into the high Annapurna Sanctuary surrounded by dramatic glaciated peaks. Arrive at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), typically cited at 4,130 m, with time to appreciate the amphitheatre of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre when visible.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge at Annapurna Base Camp
Altitude Annapurna Base Camp: approximately 4,130 m
Walking Approximately 2–3 hours
Important Notes
Original source inconsistently gives 4,230 m for ABC, 4,190 m in overview and 4,130 m in summary. Standardized to 4,130 m. Overnight at this altitude requires appropriate health monitoring.
9
Wake early for the chance to see sunrise illuminate the Annapurna massif. After breakfast descend via Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali and Himalaya toward Dovan, retracing the Modi Khola valley trail.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Dovan
Altitude Dovan: approximately 2,600 m
Walking Approximately 5 hours (source estimate)
Important Notes
The steep descent may take longer depending on snow, traffic and terrain.
10
Descend through bamboo forest and pass through Bamboo and Sinuwa. Cross the Chhomrong Khola and climb the stone steps back into Chhomrong for an overnight lodge stay.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Chhomrong
Altitude Chhomrong: approximately 2,170 m
Walking Approximately 5 hours
Important Notes
Allow time for the long staircase ascent into Chhomrong.
11
Leave the upper Modi Khola valley and cross the Kimrong Khola area, then climb through rhododendron woodland and settled farmland toward Ghandruk. Enjoy traditional Gurung village scenery and local cultural heritage.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Teahouse/lodge in Ghandruk
Altitude Ghandruk: approximately 1,990 m
Walking Approximately 4 hours (source estimate)
Important Notes
Route and walking time vary by current trails and local transport access.
12
After breakfast, descend through villages toward the Nayapul/Birethanti area and meet the arranged vehicle for the drive back to Pokhara. Spend the night in a hotel and enjoy leisure time in the lakeside city.
Meals B; trekking lunches and dinners to confirm on this day
Accommodation Hotel in Pokhara (twin sharing)
Altitude Pokhara: approximately 900 m
Walking Source: approximately 3 hours (verify)
Driving Source: approximately 2 hours by road
Important Notes
The Ghandruk–Nayapul walking and driving estimate is route-dependent and may be longer; confirm whether the walk actually ends at a road-accessible point closer to Ghandruk. Pokhara lunches/dinners are excluded.
13
Take the scheduled flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. The program includes a half-day visit to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, followed by free time. A farewell dinner is mentioned; confirm its inclusion against the general exclusions.
Meals B; farewell dinner mentioned (confirm)
Accommodation Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing)
Altitude Kathmandu: approximately 1,350 m
Driving Flight Pokhara–Kathmandu and city transfers
Important Notes
Temple entry fees are not stated separately; confirm whether these are included. Farewell dinner conflicts with general Kathmandu meal exclusions.
14
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey. The 14-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek ends with departure from Kathmandu.
Meals B
Accommodation No overnight accommodation
Altitude Kathmandu: approximately 1,350 m
Driving Departure airport transfer

What's Included & Excluded

Services Included
  • Kathmandu arrival and final departure airport transfers
  • 2 nights deluxe Kathmandu hotel accommodation with breakfast, twin sharing
  • 1 night Pokhara hotel accommodation with breakfast, twin sharing
  • Kathmandu–Pokhara–Kathmandu domestic flight tickets (scheduled services)
  • Ground transportation required by the supplied itinerary
  • Best available trekking teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking days, subject to Day 12 meal clarification
  • Government-licensed trekking guide
  • Required porter support, guide/porter wages and staff insurance as supplied
  • Required trekking permit(s) as stated in the supplied package inclusions
Services Excluded
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and other staff
  • Beverages, bottled water and personal drinks
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (welcome/farewell dinner exceptions require confirmation)
  • Traveller medical and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and extra services not stated as included

Route Map & Video Tour

Route Map

Route: Pokhara → Nayapul → Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani / Poon Hill → Tadapani → Chhomrong → Himalaya → MBC → Annapurna Base Camp → Dovan → Chhomrong → Ghandruk → Pokhara.

Map marker: Annapurna Base Camp area. This is a regional orientation map, not a GPS trek track. Verify the actual trails and access with your guide. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map.

Package price $1,500.00

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