Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights

• Beautiful trekking experience in the popular Annapurna region
• Spectacular sunrise and Himalayan panorama from Poonhill
• Amazing feeling of reaching the Annapurna Base Camp
• Close up encounters with the mountain peaks
• Pokhara sightseeing tour
• Cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek makes one of the most sought-after trekking trips in the Himalayas of Nepal. This adventure takes you deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary and you find yourself standing amidst the towering snow-capped mountains.

During this trekking adventure, you follow the well-trodden trail along the Modi Khola valley and through several beautiful cultural villages. Peaceful yet adventurous trek, Annapurna base camp trekking brings you quite unbelievable views of the Himalayas and other beautiful landscapes to your sight. As you walk deeper and higher into the sanctuary, you feel the majestic power of the mountains.

This amazing Himalayan adventure is a wonderful experience of mountain cultures, beautiful scenery, and breathtaking Himalayan views. The serenity of the mountains, an abundance of peaceful energy, and sweating trekking adventure make this trip a wonderful memory of a lifetime. Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be your next ideal adventure trip to make your life full of awesome memories.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary - 11 Days

This Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary is a total of 11 days from your arrival in Kathmandu to your departure. Of the total of 11 days, you will spend 6 days trekking in the beautiful mountains in the Annapurna leading you to the base camp. You will also have a full-day sightseeing tour of the cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu. Before you start and once you finish the trek, you will have some leisurely stroll in Lakeside in Pokhara. 

Overall, the 11 days itinerary of this Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a combination of cultural, natural and adventure experiences. You will follow the shortest trekking route to the base camp starting and finishing the trek in Jhinu.

Here is what the 11-day itinerary outline looks like.

• Arrival in Kathmandu
• Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
• Drive to Pokhara
• Drive to Jhinu and Trek to Chhomrong
• Trek to Dobhan
• Trek to Deurali
• Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
• Enjoy Sunrise and view and trek to Bamboo
• Trek to Jhinu and drive to Pokhara
• Drive to Kathmandu
• Departure Day

What is the Best Time to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

The best time to do Annapurna base camp trek is almost the same as all of the high-altitude trekking adventures in Nepal. Of the four main seasons, the spring and autumn season brings the best experience of trekking in Nepal.

The months of Mar, April, May, September, October, and November bring the best experience of trekking to the Annapurna base camp. You can also enjoy the trek in the month of December but it starts getting colder high up in the mountains.

The winter months of January and February and the monsoon months of June, July, and August are not as suitable trekking months due to extreme weather conditions.

Check here for a blog about the best time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty: Is it for beginners?

The trekking difficulty level to the Annapurna base camp is a moderately difficult one. Since you need to trek up and down the mountains, you will feel the challenge of traversing those trails. However, the adventure does not involve any technical difficulties, anyone with good fitness can do the trek.

Even if you are a beginner who has never done any trekking before, you can do this adventure with the right preparation. If you are fit physically and have strong will power, you can accomplish the trek. However, you will need the right preparation steps. We will guide you on what to do to get ready for this adventure, what to pack, and what to expect during the adventure. 

Get in touch with us with you questions if you are a novice trekker. 

Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani

There are several trekking routes that you can choose to start the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. If you want to trek a bit longer to the base camp you can take a route via Ghorepani Poon Hill. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani is a total of 15 days. This route not only gives you a longer trekking experience but also some incredible nature and views of the Himalayas. You will also experience a beautiful sunrise from Poon Hill while you take this route to the base camp.

To take this route to the base camp, the trek starts at Birethanti.

There is another choice of the route to start the trek at Kande and trek via Landruk. 

With multiple route options, Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers trekkers with a diverse experience of trekking to the beautiful Himalayan sanctuary.