Overview

Annapurna Base Camp trek is comparatively the second famous trekking route than the world’s tough Everest Base Camp Trek which is on the foothill of the world’s first climbed above 8,000m Mountain Mt: Annapurna 1^st, Mt. Annapurna was first climbed by Maurice Herzog and his teams in 3 June 1950. Standing just up the Annapurna glacier, Annapurna base camp trek is surrounding by the Mt: Annapurna 1^st (8,091m), Annapurna south (7,219m), Himchuli (6,400m), Tent peak (5,700m), Gandharva peak (6,248m), Annapurna III (7,555m) and holy Mount Machhapuchre (6,997m) called Fishtail in English.

Annapurna Base Camp trek is a perfect holiday journey inside the Himalayas of central Nepal where you can get unlimited options and endless opportunities to explain and explore the many remarkable Himalayan villages, terraced farmland, cascading waterfalls, soaring Mountain peaks, colorful Rhododendron Forest, lush Jungles, rushing rivers, colorful festivals specially Gurung and Magar and many more.

Our itinerary to Annapurna base camp trek begins from Nayapool after an hours’ drive from Pokhara and end it Dhampus and Phedi near Pokhara. While trekking in Annapurna base camp, Ghorepani Poon hill is one of the best places to see the sunrise while the sun hits the world’s tower peak Mt: Annapurna 1^st and Mt: Dhaulagiri are just incredible. Ghorepani Poon hill is also the most beautiful hill which is covered by the Rhododendron Forest and pine trees from where you can observe the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki river gorge with Mt: Dhaulagiri, Mt: Annapurna and Mt: Manaslu Himalayan vistas.

You can spend a week to a month in Annapurna region which depends on your holiday vacation, budget and your interest for hiking. There are many trekking routes around the Annapurna base camp site they are similarly popular for the perfect Himalayan sceneries, wilderness and some different views. If you love to explore the more wilderness and interested for Photography, you can join Annapurna Trek which is a perfect 3 weeks trek begins from Nayapool and end it in Sidding following the route of Ghorepani Poon hill, Khopra dada, Mulde view point, Annapurna base camp and finally Mardi Himal base camp.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Information

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is very familiar trekking route not only for the tourist but also the local visitors in Nepal. This trek is on the foothill of the world’s first above 8,000m climbed mountain Mount Annapurna 1^st, (8091m). This trek is the variety of climate zone in earth where you begin your trek from Nayapool at the elevation of 1070m, you touch the height 3210m at Ghorepani Poon Hill then finally climb Annapurna Base Camp 4130m and end the trek at 1125m Dhampus-Phedi near Pokhara. This trek is technically medium hard Himalayan route so it requires the perfect physical fitness, good health and cool mentality. And also, this trek is for those who wants to touch the 4130m height very quickly to fulfill their base camp adventure journey. Before heading to Annapurna Base Camp Trek, I am trying to give you some information which might be helpful for you. The list is as below:

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Wish list

You walk on the rocky trail ups and down at least 4-7 hours every day with eat and sleep in the different mountain hill side, you walk on the beautiful landscape side passing through the terraced rice field, cascading waterfalls, cross rushing river bridges, rhododendron and pine forest with seeing the amazing 3 of above 8,000m Himalayan views of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu with the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki river gorge, you climb Ghorepani Poonhill for amazing sunrise from above the Himalayas, if you love to see the sunset from Poon hill you can climb in the evening too, You attempt 4,130m Annapurna base camp which is surrounding by the Annapurna Himalayas, You can take Hot spring bath at Jhinu danda river side with cheer beer, you meet the local people of Gurung and Magar communities they are very famous for British Gurkha and also hospitable business too, if you have 4 more days, you can trek to Mardi Himal at the same time, Visit Kathmandu valley and Pokhara are really extra tips to know about the Nepali culture and history.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Cost

Annapurna Base Camp trek is on the foothill of the Nepal’s youngest mountain’s southern part trail which is covered by the snowy peaks and mountains. This trek is also the high route short adventure for those who wants to touch the famous mountain’s backdrop quickly. The cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek is depending on your required services and travelling days. We normally take U$$1450 which is including the all-ground transportation from airport to airport, one way flight ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara and return back ticket from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus. Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley UNESCO world heritage side, Pokhara valley sightseeing, 3-night hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night hotel in Pokhara with bed and breakfast. The hotel is 3* level. All official documents, such as TIMS and Annapurna conservation area project Permits, all foods and accommodations for the guest while trekking, Nepali staffs salary, foods, accommodations, transportations and insurance and welcome and farewell dinner for the guest.

Is this trek favor for me?

Annapurna base camp trek is the rocking trail where you need to walk ups and down at least 5-7 hours every day. You walk in the high-altitude side with eat and sleep in the different altitude so if you are ready to maintain these requirements, it is okay otherwise, we require you to do morning walk and cycling at least 3 months before heading to Annapurna base camp for successful journey and also if you have the in-depth health p. roblems such as heart attract, faint, breath problems and so on, we don’t recommend to trek but you can fulfill to touch Annapurna base camp by Helicopter too. From Pokhara, the tour happens every day in the morning takes US$ 350 per person.

How to get Annapurna base camp trek?

Annapurna base camp trek begins after an hour’s drive from Pokhara to Nayapool by private Jeep. From there, you walk on the hiking trail ups and down in several rocky steps passing through the Madi river and some small settlements. At Birethanti, there is a check post where your TIMS (Trekking information management system) and permit card checks. After that, the trail headed some beautiful villages side of Gurung and Magar community passing through the terraced rice fields and green jungle. You take lunch at Hile then continue trek to Ulleri via Tikhedhunga and overnight at normal guesthouse. After early morning breakfast, you walk on the beautiful village side, dense Jungle and some small tea shop, you reach 2,800m Ghorepani which is the remarkable places to see the amazing natural scenery of the Himalayas and peaks.

In the early morning hiking to Poon hill for spectacular sunrise view from above the Himalayas while the sun hits on the top of the giant Mt. Annapurna 1^st, and Mt. Dhaulagiri with several peaks are really just outstanding. Walk on the Rhododendron and pine forest with seeing the amazing Kali Gandaki river gorge and some typical village views are also another attraction which compels you to stop many times for capturing the memorable photographs. After return back from Poon hill, take breakfast at Ghorepani and continue trek to Tadhapani. From Dadhapani, the trail goes through Ghandruk on the right but we catch the trail to go Chhomrong or sinuwa for Annapurna base camp trek.

After Chhomrong/ Sinuwa, the trail goes through the Jungle side passing the bamboo and Rhododendron Forest with some tea house places Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deurali, Machhapuchre base camp and finally Annapurna base camp where you will be spent 3-4 night in that site. You can enjoy a lot for seeing the perfect views of forest, rocky hills and Giant Himalayas.  You can spend 2 nights at Machhapuchre base camp from where you can hike Annapurna base camp easily or trek to Annapurna base camp for overnight it depends on your health and altitude friendliness. From Machhapuchre base camp to Annapurna base camp, the Himalayan views around you including the world’s first climbed above 8,000m Mt. Annapurna 1^st, Annapurna south, Hiun chuli, Tharpu chuli, Tent peak, Singhu chuli, Annapurna 3^rd, and Holy Mt. Machhapuchre with Annapurna glacier makes your journey really meaningful and memorable. You can capture several photos with enjoying the hot tea or coffee and some dishes over there but be careful about the high altitude which suffers you sometime very badly.

While returning back from Annapurna base camp, you follow the same route till Chhomrong then you follow the trail descends to Jhinu danda. There is a hot spring at Jhinu danda river site, you can go to Hot spring and take the natural bath and overnight there. After that, you will trek to Landruk and drive back to Pokhara by private Jeep takes 2-3 hours or continue Mardi Himal Trek takes 4 more days which depends on your interest and time. At Pokhara, there are many places to visit such as Taal Barahi Temple, Davids falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev temple, Annapurna international mountain museum, Cultural Museum, KI sing bridge, White stupa, Mahendra and Bat cave and many more. Pokhara is also the best place for Paragliding, Bungee jumping, Jeep line, Ultra-light and Boating. You can do this if you want and have the time.

Foods for Annapurna base camp trek

You can select the different varieties of foods which you get the menus just Infront of the table. The mostly foods you can get is as follows:

For breakfast: – Toast with Jam and Honey, different variety of Omelet which you prefer, boiled eggs, Muscly with fruits and milk, Porridge with fruits and milk, Tibetan breads, plane chapati with vegetable curry and variety of tea and coffee which you prefer.

For Lunch and Dinner: – Nepali Thali set Dall-Bhatt with vegetable curry and pickle, Mo:Mos, spring rolls, mars rolls, Pizza, fried potatoes, macaroni, spaghetti with tomato Sause, Cheese macaroni, Thukpa, noodle soups etc..

Accommodations for Annapurna base camp trek

Trekking in Nepal is very remote area and there is not connected by the road and air transportation. So, most of the things which is needed for the trekking is carrying by the people or mule or yak in Nepal. so, you will get very basic, normal but neat and clean 2 bed sharing rooms with outside bathroom. Please be comfortable sometime while trekking in the mountains. We need to sleep at dining hall and common bed room for some time.

Best seasons for Annapurna base camp trek

There are two seasons to trek in Annapurna base camp. You can trek to Annapurna base camp in September to November in Autumn and March to May in spring for its clear visibility and temperature. In Autumn, you can see better scenery of the Himalayas. You can trek Annapurna base camp in December but that is really cold weather but perfect weather clearance and you will get very less trekkers at this time. In March to May, you can see the perfect scenery of the Himalayas with colorful Rhododendron flowers which blooms in March to May in spring. 

Packing list for Annapurna base camp

We prefer some packing list which helps you to remember easily which is as follows,

A day hiking bag, a big bag for packing list clothes and necessary items, a pair of Trekking boots, a pair of sport shoes for rest places, a pair of saddle, 2-3 pairs of socks, 2-3 pairs of vest or T-shirt, 2-3 pairs of Trousers, inner thermals, Super down Jacket, Rain coat, Gore-tax jacket, Hat, gloves, a pair of stick, a pair of towel, water bottle, head lamp, camera, some pairs of extra batteries, some dry foods such as beans, cookies, sneakers, salami, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo, soaps, small swiss knife, some medicine first aid kits, and some others items.