Trek · Annapurna
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
01 — Overview
First-time trekkers and anyone wanting a short, spectacular mountain payoff.
The Sanctuary: a natural amphitheatre at 4,130 m ringed by Annapurna I, the fishtail of Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna and Glacier Dome — a 360° wall of ice and rock you can see all at once by turning in a circle.
Short, well-serviced and spectacular — the finest 'first Himalayan trek' for those short on time.
- The Sanctuary's 360° mountain amphitheatre
- Machhapuchhre Base Camp en route
- Modhupani hot springs
- Ghandruk's Gurung village
02 — The Route, Day by Day
The line you'll draw on the mountain.
Scroll to walk the route — the profile draws itself as the days pass, and the current altitude follows you.
- Day 01
Pokhara → Pokhara
Drive from Kathmandu; lakeside briefing.
820 m
- Day 02
Pokhara → Ghandruk
Drive to Nayapul, climb to the Gurung village.
1,940 m
- Day 03
Ghandruk → Chhomrong
The gateway to the Sanctuary.
2,170 m
- Day 04
Chhomrong → Dovan
Bamboo and rhododendron forest along the Modi Khola.
2,600 m
- Day 05
Dovan → Machhapuchhre BC
Into the high gorge; the Sanctuary opens.
3,700 m
- Day 06
MBC → Annapurna Base Camp
The amphitheatre. Sunset and sunrise are both mandatory.
4,130 m
- Day 07
ABC → Bamboo
Descend the gorge.
2,310 m
- Day 08
Bamboo → Jhinu Danda
Hot springs afternoon.
1,780 m
- Day 09
Jhinu Danda → Nayapul → Pokhara
Walk out and drive back.
820 m
- Day 10
Pokhara → Kathmandu
Tourist coach or flight.
1,400 m
- Day 11
Kathmandu → Departure
Farewell.
1,400 m
03 — Included
- Pokhara hotel (2 nights)
- Full board on trek
- Guide + porter
- ACAP + TIMS
Not included
- International flights
- Insurance
- Gear
- Tips