Trekking4.8 from 241 reviews

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

A beautiful moderate trek into the Annapurna amphitheater from Pokhara.

Region

Annapurna Sanctuary, Nepal

Duration

10 Days · 9 Nights

Best time

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Trip style

Private & adjustable

Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Trek scenery 1
Annapurna Base Camp Trek scenery 2

Trip overview

What to expect

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is ideal for travelers wanting a shorter Himalayan trek with dramatic mountain scenery. The route passes terraced farms, rhododendron forests, Chhomrong, Bamboo, Deurali, Machapuchare Base Camp, and Annapurna Base Camp.

01Annapurna Sanctuary
02Machapuchare views
03Jhinu hot spring
04Forest trails

The route

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 01

    Arrival in Pokhara

    Meet your trekking team and prepare for the Annapurna region.

  2. Day 02

    Drive to Jhinu, Trek to Chhomrong

    Drive to the trailhead and trek to Chhomrong village.

  3. Day 03

    Trek to Bamboo

    Descend to the river, climb through forest, and stay at Bamboo.

  4. Day 04

    Trek to Deurali

    Follow the Modi Khola valley through Dovan and Himalaya to Deurali.

  5. Day 05

    Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

    Walk via Machapuchare Base Camp into the Annapurna Sanctuary.

  6. Day 06

    Sunrise and Descend to Bamboo

    Enjoy sunrise at base camp, then descend to Bamboo.

  7. Day 07

    Trek to Jhinu Danda

    Return through Chhomrong and relax near the hot spring area if available.

  8. Day 08

    Return to Pokhara

    Trek or drive back to Pokhara.

  9. Day 09

    Pokhara Leisure Day

    Free day around Lakeside, Davis Falls, Peace Pagoda, or cafés.

  10. Day 10

    Departure

    Depart Pokhara or continue to another Nepal tour.