Annapurna Base Camp
Sunrise inside a 360° amphitheatre of 7,000 m peaks
Why this trek is special
- ✦Stand inside the Annapurna Sanctuary — ringed by giants
- ✦Machhapuchhre, the forbidden fishtail peak, at arm's length
- ✦Rhododendron forests & Gurung villages of the Modi Khola
- ✦Finish with a soak in the Jhinu Danda hot springs
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Nepal's lake city welcomes you with Machhapuchhre floating above Phewa Lake. Briefing, gear check and an easy lakeside evening.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ 2 nights hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- ✓ All transfers Pokhara ↔ trailhead by private vehicle
- ✓ Teahouse stays on twin sharing throughout the trek
- ✓ All meals on trek — breakfast, lunch & dinner
- ✓ ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) permit + TIMS card
- ✓ Experienced trek leader + local guide & porter support
- ✓ Twice-daily oximeter health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Travel to/from Pokhara
- ✗ Meals in Pokhara beyond breakfast
- ✗ Travel insurance (recommended)
- ✗ Hot showers, WiFi & battery charging at teahouses
- ✗ Tips for guides & porters
Permits & paperwork
ACAP permit and TIMS card are arranged by us and included. Indian citizens need a valid photo ID or passport — no visa is required for Nepal. A great first Himalayan trek abroad — fit beginners are welcome.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Annapurna Base Camp? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.