Annapurna Base Camp Trek (10 – 19 October 2024)

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most trekked route in the Nepal and takes place in the Annapurna Conservation Area.

The Base Camp itself lies at an altitude of 4,130 meters and is where mountaineers start their summit of Annapurna I, the 10th highest peak in the world at 8,091 meters. The trekking trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests and high altitude landscapes with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times. Moreover, it also passes through villages of ethnic Gurung and Thakali village communities.

The trek overall is beautiful and gives you a very up close experience with the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges. It is especially beautiful during the spring season as rhododendron flowers along the trail turn red, pink and white. The trek is also rewarding – travelers get a unique opportunity to take a dip in the warm natural spring at Jhinu Dada and get refreshed at the end of the trek.

If you are physically fit, willing to take up the challenge to witness panoramic Himalayan views, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is the trek for you.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Map

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Distance Coverage

The trek total distance coverage starting from Siwai and ending at Jhinu is around 74.4 kilometers. The longest part of the trek will be when descending down from Annapurna Base Camp to the village of Bamboo which is around 22 kilometers in a single day. You can find the day by day distance coverage breakdown below –

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Altitude Variation

The highest point of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is at the base camp at 4,130 meters above sea level. Trekkers might experience some symptoms of altitude sickness beginning around Macchapuchhre Base camp at around 3,700 meters. Our Annapurna Base Camp Trek program is paced out to minimize the chances of altitude sickness.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1 | KATHMANDU (1400 m)

Meals: Dinner
Flight Information: SL201 DMK-KTM 15.00-17.30
Nepal101 Team will be picking up at the airport with private transfer
Dinner at restaurant with traditional show (Nepali food)

Day 2 | CHHOMRONG (2055 m)

Meals:Breakfast
Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara by domestic flight (25 mins)
Drive to Matkyu by jeep/bus (3 hrs.)
Trek start from Matkyu to Chhomrong (2055 m/ 3-4 hrs)

• Weather in Nepal is uncertain throughout the year. Flights may be canceled or delayed by the airlines in certain conditions. The team will try arranging a new earliest flight possible but, in the case that there is no flight within that day, Itinerary will be adjusted and to be discussed by the team.

Day 3 | BAMBOO (2310 m)

Meals: –
Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310 m/ 5-6 hrs)

Day 4 | DEURALI (3230 m)

Meals: –
Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3230 m/ 6-7 hrs)

Day 5 | ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (4130 m)

Meals: –
Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/5-6 hrs)
via MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp)

Day 6 | DOVAN (2500 m)

Meals: –
Trek from ABC to Dovan (2500 m/ 7-8 hrs)

Day 7 | JHINU DANDA (1780 m)

Meals: –
Trek from Dovan to Jhinu Danda (1780m/ 6-7 hrs)
Enjoy hot spring (30 min walk from tea house)

Day 8 | POKHARA (1400 m)

Meals: Dinner
Trek from Jhinu Danda to Matkyu  (910 m. /2-3 hrs)
Transfer from Matkyu to Pokhara by Jeep (3-4 hrs)
Evening Boat Ride at Phewa Lake (if weather permits)

Day 9 | KATHMANDU (1400 m)

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu by domestic flight (25 mins)
Shopping time at Thamel

•   Weather in Nepal is uncertain throughout the year. Flights may be canceled or delayed by the airlines in certain conditions. The team will try arranging a new earliest flight possible but, in the case that there is no flight within that day, Itinerary will be adjusted and to be discussed by the team.

Day 10 | DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Flight Information: SL221 KTM-DMK 18.20-22.45