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“The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is the tranquil and best scenic base camp trek in the Himalayan world.”
Annapurna base camp is commonly known as ABC (4,130m) but it is also called an Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (Annapurna Deuthali in Nepali). It is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. The peak trekking season is swarming by making all available tea houses not enough for trekkers for their lodging. This trek offers fine close-up mountain views without the acclimatization problems like the Everest regions. The trekking trail to spectacular ABC completes in one week. Although it has some long steps ascents and descents, mainly on stone steps and the trek will not be difficult as we move with the team enchanted by natural beauty on the pathway. Following the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route gradually uphill, we get to enjoy panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Machhapurchre (Fishtail), and Annapurna South peaks.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek offers you outstanding 360-degree panoramic views of the Annapurna ranges. The trek is going to be more pleasing in the spring season as Gurans (Rhododendron flower) will make the whole forest colorful with red, pink, and white colors. Nevertheless, it is possible to do the Annapurna Base Camp trek all year round.
In Annapurna Base Camp there are terrific views of the close-vertical south face of Annapurna I (world 10th highest mountain- 8091 meters) towering above the sanctuary to the northwest. The ascent of this face in 1970 by an expedition led by Chris Bonington remains one of the most remarkable climbs of 8000 meters peak. Generally, morning is the best time for the views of the mountain. Mountains seen from ABC are Tharpu Chuli (tent peak 5663m), Singu Chuli peak (6501m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and South Annapurna (7219m). Just behind the Paradise guest house, there is a memorial Chorten (Buddhist stone monument) build in memory of well-known climber Anatoli Boukrev from Kazakh who died in 1997 in an avalanche. That is the main viewpoint from where you will see prayer flags with different countries’ flags attached to them. On the left side of the way to Chorten, you will see the shepherds’ hut. Next to that, you will see a flock of sheep in the evening. When you follow few minutes ahead of the shepherds’ hut you will see another stoned Chorten which is built for the memory of three Korean climbers; Park Young Seok, Shin Dong-Min, and Kang Ki- Seok who lost their contact with the base camp team on 18th October 2011. Three minutes beyond the Korean memorial Chorten, you have a wonderful sight of Annapurna glacier view.
Our office staff will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to the tourist bus station. You will drive to Pokhara around 6/7hrs which is 200km from Kathmandu. A beautiful valley set on the bank of Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (Fishtail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu which provides the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at the hotel.
Today you will drive to Kande about 40 minutes. Kande is located on the trail to Mardi Himal Trek and ABC Trek. From Kande you will start the first day of trek to Annapurna Base Camp. It will take approximately 6 hours to reach Landruk via Pothana, where a tourist check post is exsit. Landruk is the second biggest Gurung village in Annapurna sanctuary area where you can witness the panoramic views of Himchuli and Annapurna Ranges. In addition to that you will also get an opportunity to explore the Gurung ethnic's culture. Overnight at the teahouse.
After breakfast, you will start your second-day trek to Chomrong village which is the last settlement to the gateway of the Annapurna base camp trek. The trek starts by descending down from the Landruk village and after a short flat walk you will reach suspension bridge and then reach New Bridge. And then following the trail which leads to Jhinu Danda. From Jhinu you the trail is straight up to Chomrong at an elevation of 2,170 m. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Today the trail drops down to the Chomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar- 2,380m. There used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. As you go higher, you will notice the decreasing of the forest, from where the route travels steeply down to a rocky bank and then running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We walk through bamboo, then rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel (2920m). Overnight at a guesthouse.
Today the trail climbs up to the Hinko Cave, Deurali, and then Machhapuchhare Base Camp (which isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted). This trek is totally surrounded by mountains an known as the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. Two hours trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at an elevation of 4,120m. There you will have unobstructed 360-degree views of the mountain, which is very spectacular and pleasant. This is the last point of the ABC or Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Overnight at a guesthouse.
We follow the same trail down which drops by 1,700m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345m where there are a few teahouse/lodges available to stay. Overnight stay at teahouse.
We follow the same trail until Chomrong. Once we have passed Khuldighar there is an experimental sheep farm. The trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. From Chomrong the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu Danda. You will enjoy a natural hot spring which is also the treatment for different diseases related to the skin. Overnight stay at teahouse.
Our trek start from the right side of Modi Khola about 4.5 hrs to Birethanti which can be considered as one of the best and the most relaxing walks of the entire trek. We will reach Nayapul and after an hour of the drive will take us back to Pokhara. In the evening, you will have a boating program on Fewa lake and visit the Hindu Temple of Tal Bharai which is situated on the small island of Fewa Lake.
After breakfast, you will return back to Kathmandu which is of 6/7 hours drive. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, and scenic Everest flight, mountain biking, and other activities.
Hiking up to Annapurna Base camp takes between 7 to 12 days considering factors such as the trekking route, walking hours per day, itinerary and also the tour operator. It is to be noted that 7 to 12 days are the actual walking days of the trekking journey.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek comes under the moderately challenging trekking trails in Nepal as it doesn't unfold challenges that are beyond doable for both beginners and seasoned trekkers.
The best time to trek Annapurna Base Camp is from February to June and from October to December. Our trekking season extends from mid-September to May. From early September, the monsoonal rains decrease. By end of September to December, the weather is usually stable with mild to warm days, cold nights.
The weather on Annapurna base camp varies differently in different seasons. The snow-capped Himalayan region is never really hot, not even during summer season. The maximum temperature during the day reaches up to 25°C / 77°F while the night temperature falls as low as -20°C / -4°F or sometimes lower. Considering the whole trekking journey, the lower hiking regions are much warmer than the base camp. Spring season is relatively hot especially during the daytime when there is no cloud or snowfall.
The walk to Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas is considerably safer than many other high-altitude hikes. The highest height on this journey is 4,130 meters, the physical requirements are not too rigorous, and the paths are not very strenuous. Our devoted crew members, who are local experts with years of expertise, are constantly on the lookout for your safety.
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