
Difficulty
Moderate - Difficult

Duration
10 Days

Highest Altitude
13,550 ft

Age
13 to 55 years
Duration
10 Days
Age
13 to 55 years
Difficulty
Moderate - Difficult
Highest Altitude
13,550 ft
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The Closest You Can Go to Mt Annapurna Without Climbing it
The Annapurna base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the world. It literally brings you face to face with an eight-thousander – for a moderate-difficult trek, this is incredible! The fascinating Annapurna massif includes the world’s tenth highest peak. Annapurna I (8,091 m) holds an almost fatal attraction for mountaineers. It has the highest fatality ratio among the eight-thousanders. This formidable aura apart, the ABC trek holds several treasures for the mountain lover.
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Annapurna Base Camp Videos
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Quick Itinerary
A route map of the Annapurna Base Camp trek
Day 1
Reach Pokhara from Kathmandu
Drive distance: 215 km | Duration: 7 hours | Stay for Indiahikes Trekkers: Hotel Serenity, Pokhara
You will reach Pokhara on your own by either taking a bus or flying in from Kathmandu. You will meet the rest of the team at Hotel Serenity. Your stay at Hotel Serenity is taken care of by Indiahikes. You don't need to pay extra for this.
Day 2
Drive from Pokhara to Lower Ghandruk. Trek to Komrong
Drive Distance: 55 km | Duration: 3-4 hours | Altitude Gain: 2,760 ft to 5,415 ft
Trek Distance: 5 km | Duration: 3-4 hours | Altitude Gain: 5,415 ft to 7,380 ft
Trek gradient is moderate.
Day 3
Trek from Komrong to Chhomrong
Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Loss: 7,380 ft to 7,120 ft
Starts with a short gradual descent for about an hour. This is followed by an ascent all the way to Chomrung. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 4
Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan
Trek Distance: 10.50 km | Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,120 ft to 8,460 ft
Moderate-difficult. Initial descent for 20 minutes followed by a steep ascent for about an hour. Gradual ascent for half an hour followed by a steep 30 minute descent. Finish with a 2 hour ascent to Dovan. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 5
Trek from Dovan to Machapuchare Base Camp
Trek Distance: 10 km | Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain: 8,460 ft to 12,135 ft
Moderate-difficult. Begins with a gradual ascent. Proceeds in a series of gradual and steep ascents. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 6
Trek from Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
Trek Distance: 3.50 km | Duration: 2 hours | Altitude Gain: 12,135 ft to 13,550 ft
Moderate. Steep ascent in the beginning for about 1 km after which the trail ascends gradually to reach ABC. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 7
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Trek Distance: 15.50 km | Duration: 8-9 hours | Altitude Loss: 13,550 ft to 7,675 ft
Moderate-difficult. Mix of steep and gradual descent, tracing the same route back. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 8
Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu
Trek Distance: 10 km | Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Loss: 7,675 ft to 5,770 ft
Moderate-difficult. Steep ascent for about 45 minutes followed by steep descent for about 2 hours. Another steep descent for about 45 minutes followed by a steeply descending trail all the way. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 9
Trek from Jhinu to Syauli Bazaar. Drive to Pokhara
Trek Distance: 6 km | Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Loss: 5,770 ft 4,580 ft
Drive Distance: 45 km | Duration: 2-3 hours | Drop off point for Indiahikes Trekkers: Hotel Serenity, Pokhara
Easy-moderate. Steep descent for about 30 minutes followed by gradual ascent. You can refill your water bottles at tea houses on the way.
Day 10
Buffer day
Book your travel back only after 6 pm of 10th day of the trek.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- At the base camp, your stay will be arranged in lodges.
- On the trek, you will be staying in tea houses.
- We do not have a cloak room facility at Pokhara. Do not carry any excess luggage on the trek.
A route map of the Annapurna Base Camp trek
PRO-TIPS
Onward Travel
If you're planning to reach Pokhara, take a bus instead of a flight from Kathmandu on Day 0 of your trek. Buses are a lot more reliable than flights that usually get cancelled in case there is a weather fluctuation.
Return Travel
While returning, you will reach Pokhara between 6.00 - 7.00 PM. Plan your travel any time after 9.00 PM from Pokhara.
Campsites at a Glance
At Indiahikes, we are very particular about choosing terrific campsites. For the Annapurna Base Camp trek too, after a lot of back and forth, we have settled on these terrific campsites, which trekkers have come to love.
Why I Believe Everyone Must Trek: A Note from the Founder

Trekking transforms lives. It has changed my life totally. When I see my colleagues at Indiahikes, all of them have been impacted greatly. The transformations have been profound and irreversible.
I see it in our trekkers too. I have seen them change professions, careers or start a new life. I have seen them get in and out of relationships, start new projects. These are life-changing experiences.
I have seen children building resilience. I have seen families come together. When I see those above 55, I see them rediscover passion and a sense of purpose. These are not small gains.
In the mountains new professions, new economies and new businesses have opened up. Our staff no longer go to cities to earn their living. Their income has increased. Above all, they are happiest working in this world. Trekking has been truly transformative.
Everyone must absolutely trek. It transforms lives far more than you imagine.

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What I Like About the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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Know Your Trek
We have always wanted trekkers to be well-informed before they go on a Himalayan trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a superficial experience.
Use this section to learn about the Annapurna Base Camp trek. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Trekkers find that extremely useful.
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