Annapurna Base Camp Trek · 12 days
Walk from lush terraced hills into the dramatic Annapurna Sanctuary, with hot springs, villages and an amphitheatre of peaks along the way.
Country
Nepal
Duration
12 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max. altitude
4,130 m
Start / end
Pokhara / Pokhara
Accommodation
Tea house
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Best season
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Why this trip
Trip highlights
- Explore the lakeside gateway of Pokhara
- Climb through rhododendron forest and terraced villages
- See sunrise from Poon Hill
- Sleep beneath the peaks at Annapurna Base Camp
- Relax in Jhinu Danda’s natural hot springs
- Experience warm Gurung and Magar hospitality
The experience
Annapurna Base Camp Trek overview
The Annapurna Base Camp route packs remarkable variety into a single trek. Rhododendron forests give way to alpine valleys as the trail climbs through Gurung villages toward the sanctuary. The reward is a sunrise surrounded by Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre before a relaxing descent to the hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
Every departure is paced to give you time to adjust to the altitude, enjoy the trail and connect with the communities along the way. Your guide handles the practical details, while you focus on the views, stories and small moments that make a Himalayan trek your own.
A day-by-day route
Short itinerary
Day 01Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport transfer, hotel check-in and a briefing before travelling west to Pokhara.
Day 02–03Travel to Pokhara and trek to Ghandruk
Enjoy the lakeside city before entering the Annapurna foothills through terraced hills and Gurung villages.
Day 04–06Climb through the sanctuary
Follow forested trails through Chhomrong and Bamboo toward the high valley of Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
Day 07Annapurna Base Camp sunrise
Wake beneath the Annapurna peaks, enjoy the sanctuary panorama and begin the descent.
Day 08–10Descend to Jhinu Danda
Return through the valley and take time to relax in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
Day 11–12Return to Pokhara and Kathmandu
Complete the trek, return to Pokhara and connect with your onward travel from Kathmandu.
Included in your package
Travel with confidence
Experienced local team
Licensed guide, porter support and first-aid kit.
Tea-house stays
Clean, welcoming accommodation along the route.
Meals on the trail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
Permits and planning
Permits, transfers and pre-trip briefing included.