Mountain tea house network
Annapurna route · Mountain lodge · 9 nights
Family-run tea houses on a twin-share basis with shared bathrooms. Hot showers and charging are usually available for a small local charge.
A closer look at this journey
Nestled within the majestic Annapurna Massif of the Himalayas, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek stands as a testament to Nepal's rugged beauty. This odyssey through diverse landscapes, cultural encounters, and panoramic vistas leaves trekkers with a profound sense of accomplishment.
Embarking on the journey to Annapurna Base Camp is akin to stepping into a realm where the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary. The trail meanders through rhododendron forests, quaint villages, and hospitable locals, weaving a narrative of traditions that endure.
The trek's perplexity lies in its physical demands and ethereal beauty. From terraced fields to alpine terrain, each transition unfolds new natural splendor. The diversity of flora and fauna mirrors the trek's multifaceted character, engaging the senses on multiple levels.
As the trek progresses, serene moments intertwine with bursts of physical exertion, ensuring constant engagement and reward. The culmination at Annapurna Base Camp offers a panoramic amphitheater of towering peaks, instilling a sense of awe that lingers long after the journey's end.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek harmonizes nature's complexities with human endurance, inviting adventurers to embrace cultural nuances and relish the challenges that lead to the grand crescendo amidst the giants of the Himalayas.
Duration14 days / 11 nights
DifficultyModerate
Maximum altitude4130 m at Annapurna Base Camp
Average walking4–5 hours per day
Best seasonJanuary, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
Group size2–15 travellers
AccommodationSimple and clean hotels and hostels (Teahouse/Lodge)
Start / endKathmandu
Trip styleTrek
Trip codeNPL-ABC-12
Minimum age12 years
Comfort levelBasic
What makes this journey different
A journey with a point of view
Nihosi Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd works closely with and is one of the main supporters of a local NGO. We support them in a number of ways:
Donation: Nihosi Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd is committed to giving back to the communities we visit. We donate up to 10% of our annual revenue to support Local NGO projects. These projects cover a wide range of initiatives, including the regular maintenance of school buildings to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for children. We also contribute to constructing sanitation facilities, rebuilding earthquake-affected houses and schools, and more.
Sponsorship: Our partnership with the Local NGO extends to a comprehensive children sponsorship program. We believe in the power of education and actively participate in ensuring that underprivileged children have access to quality education. Through this program, we sponsor the education, healthcare, and overall well-being of children in need, creating a brighter future for them.
Partnership (Volunteering Program): We have collaborated with the Local NGO to create a Volunteering Program that allows our travelers to give back directly to the communities they visit. This program mobilizes teams of experts and interested individuals to contribute their skills and time as volunteers. These volunteers actively participate in various projects related to education, healthcare, and community development. It's an enriching experience that fosters a deep connection between travelers and the local communities they serve.
In addition to our commitment to social responsibility, our trips stand out for the following reasons:
We believe that travel should not only be about exploration but also about making a positive impact on the world. Join us on a journey that goes beyond tourism, and together, we can create lasting memories and meaningful change.
- Cultural Immersion: Our trips are designed to provide immersive cultural experiences. You won't just visit destinations; you'll connect with local communities, learn about their traditions, and even have the opportunity to participate in cultural events and rituals. This is travel that truly enriches your understanding of different cultures.
- Sustainable Tourism: We are dedicated to sustainable tourism practices. Our itineraries are crafted with the environment in mind, and we take steps to minimize our ecological footprint. We support the preservation of natural habitats and contribute to the well-being of local ecosystems.
- Expert Guides: Our guides are more than just experts in the destinations you'll explore; they are passionate storytellers who bring history, culture, and nature to life. They're there to enhance your travel experience and provide insights that go beyond guidebooks.
Trip highlights
Ghandruk’s stone lanes and mountain views
Rhododendron forest above Chhomrong
Annapurna Base Camp at sunrise
Jhinu Danda hot springs on the way down
Is this journey right for you?
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural encounters of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Embark on an odyssey through Nepal's Himalayas, where every step unveils a new facet of natural wonder and human resilience.
14 days
Grade 2
4130 m
Grade 2 · Moderate
A good fit if…
- ACTIVE: Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures, made for outdoor types
Perhaps not if…
- You want a luxury lodge-to-lodge walking holiday.
- You have uncontrolled heart or lung conditions.
- You cannot keep a buffer day for weather or flight changes.
Fitness & altitude: 4–5 hours per day. The route reaches 4130 m at Annapurna Base Camp. Your guide monitors how the group is feeling and can adjust the pace or plan.
Trekking details
Permits
ACAP, TIMS
Guide & crew
Licensed English-speaking trekking guide, one porter per two trekkers (maximum 12 kg per trekker), guide and porter insurance included.
Accommodation
Ten nights in mountain tea houses on a twin-share basis, plus one night in a comfortable Pokhara hotel. Hot showers and charging are available at most lodges for a small local fee.
Meals
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on the trek, plus breakfast in Pokhara.
Day by day
Distances and walking times are approximate. Your guide adjusts for weather, altitude and the group’s pace.
Route at a glance
Day-by-day route
Tap a day to open it in the itinerary below. Each stop shows the place, altitude and a map link.
DAY 01 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and transfer to hotel.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kathmandu, Bagamati Province, Nepal
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Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and transfer to hotel.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 03 Drive to Pokhara (900 m) from Kathmandu in a Tourist Bus – 7 to 9 hours.
Pokhara
Pokhara, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900 m) from Kathmandu in a Tourist Bus – 7 to 9 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 04 Drive to Nayapul (1,070 m) from Pokhara – 1.5 hours, Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570 m) – 4 to 5 hours.
Tikhedhunga
Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1,070 m) from Pokhara – 1.5 hours, Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570 m) – 4 to 5 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 05 Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) from Tikhedhunga – 6 to 7 hours.
Ghorepani
Ghorepani, Annapurna, Myagdi, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) from Tikhedhunga – 6 to 7 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 06 Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise, then trek to Tadapani (2,610 m) – 5 to 6 hours.
Tadapani
Tadapani, Annapurna-11, Annapurna, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 6: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise, then trek to Tadapani (2,610 m) – 5 to 6 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 07 Trek to Chomrong (2,140 m) from Tadapani – 4 to 5 hours.
Chomrong
Chomrong Cottage, Deviation to Ghandruk Tadapani Gorepani, Taulung, Annapurna-11, Chhomrong, Annapurna, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 7: Trek to Chomrong (2,140 m) from Tadapani – 4 to 5 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 08 Trek to Himalaya (2,950 m) from Chomrong – 6 to 7 hours.
Himalaya
Day 8: Trek to Himalaya (2,950 m) from Chomrong – 6 to 7 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 09 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) from Himalaya – 5 to 6 hours.
Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna-11, Annapurna, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) from Himalaya – 5 to 6 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 10 Trek to Bamboo (2,345 m) from Annapurna Base Camp – 6 to 7 hours.
Bamboo
Bamboo, Annapurna-11, Annapurna, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 10: Trek to Bamboo (2,345 m) from Annapurna Base Camp – 6 to 7 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 11 Trek to Jhinu (1,780 m) from Bamboo – 4 to 5 hours.
Jhinu
Jhinu Danda, Annapurna-11, Chhomrong, Annapurna, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Day 11: Trek to Jhinu (1,780 m) from Bamboo – 4 to 5 hours. Enjoy natural hot springs.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 12 Trek to Syauli Bazaar (1,170 m) from Jhinu – 2 to 3 hours & Drive back to Pokhara – 2 to 4 hours.
Syauli Bazaar
Day 12: Trek to Syauli Bazaar (1,170 m) from Jhinu – 2 to 3 hours & Drive back to Pokhara – 2 to 4 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 13 Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) from Pokhara in a Tourist Bus – 7 to 9 hours.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kathmandu, Bagamati Province, Nepal
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Day 13: Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) from Pokhara in a Tourist Bus – 7 to 9 hours.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
DAY 14 Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure.
Day 14: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure.
Included today
Your guide confirms the day-by-day inclusions before departure.
Stay & meals
Accommodation is confirmed with your final itinerary.
Weather, mountain flights and local conditions can change the plan. We build reasonable buffers where possible and your guide will explain any adjustment before it happens.
What’s Included & Excluded
Included
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure.
- Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
- Experienced and licensed trekking guide.
- Local porter assistance with limited weight capacity.
- Trekking permits and documentation.
- Trekking equipment including sleeping bag and jacket.
- Accommodations in mountain Tea Houses.
- Guides and porters costs – including meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
- Arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance).
- Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse.
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits and site entry fees.
- All government, Local taxes/ vat, and official Expenses.
- 10% of all proceeds go to support our social impacts initiative.
Not included
- International flight airfare.
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey.
- Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek.
- Lunch and dinner in Pokhara.
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, bottled water or boiled water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc).
- Personal clothing and gear.
- Travel insurance has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation along with medical coverage.
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances outside company control like landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
- All the costs and expenses not listed in the inclusions above will be counted as excludes.
Booking with confidence
Cancellation & payment terms
Deposit holds your place
No payment on this website
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 50% refund 15–29 days before. 25% refund 7–14 days before. No refund within 7 days. Airline and permit penalties may apply.
Deposit: A 20% deposit confirms your place. The balance is due 30 days before departure.
Ask our team about flexible dates or a change of plan
Route & altitude
A day-by-day altitude profile based on the published itinerary. Open the Itinerary tab for a real map of each stop, or ask us for the full route map and GPX file.
StartKathmandu
FinishKathmandu
Days14
Highest point4130 m
Route map
Maps for every stop
Each itinerary day includes a real map of the place you stay or visit. Ask our team for the printed route map and GPX file.
Altitude chart
Highest point 4130 m
Altitude at the end of each day. Illustrative only and not a navigation aid.
Good to know
Please read these notes before booking. Your final quote and pre-departure pack confirm the details for your dates.
The information in this trip details has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However, it is subject to change and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. There is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary, and on occasion, it may be necessary or desirable to make alterations. Our itineraries change as we make improvements or may change due to a variety of factors, including weather, transport difficulties, and political instability. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. Nihosi Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. would not be liable for any injury, health conditions, emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip.
The time schedules mentioned in the itinerary are provided as a reference and may be subject to change. Your tour guide will inform you of any adjustments necessary due to road conditions during the tour. Customers are kindly requested to send an email for confirmation of any changes.
Additional Considerations:
Additional Considerations:
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- Health and Fitness Requirements: This trip may involve physically demanding activities or high altitudes. Participants should have a certain level of fitness and be aware of any age restrictions.
- Travel Insurance: We highly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and evacuation.
- Visa and Passport Requirements: Ensure your passport is valid with a sufficient expiration date and check visa requirements and fees for your destination.
- Travel Documents: Bring copies of passports, visas, and itinerary details, and keep them in a separate, secure location.
- Emergency Contact Information: We provide emergency contact details for our company and local contacts in case you encounter issues during the trip.
- Packing List: Depending on the type of trip, consider appropriate clothing and gear. We can provide recommendations upon request.
- Safety Guidelines: Follow safety guidelines and precautions for specific activities or regions. Our guides will provide instructions to ensure your safety.
- Environmental Responsibility: We promote responsible travel. Please dispose of waste responsibly and respect the natural environment.
- Optional Activities: There may be optional activities or excursions available. Please inquire about and book these activities in advance.
- Cancellation Policy: Our cancellation policy includes specific deadlines and associated fees. Please review this policy before booking.
- Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Time Zone: Nepal Standard Time (UTC+05:45) DST not observed
If anything here affects your plans, talk to us before paying a deposit. We would rather adjust the journey than have you arrive unprepared.
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FAQ
Questions travellers ask
How fit do I need to be?
You should be able to walk five to six hours with a day pack on consecutive days. Training with hill walks, stairs and cardio for eight to twelve weeks makes a real difference. Altitude, not technical difficulty, is the main challenge.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Your policy must cover trekking to 4,500 m, emergency helicopter evacuation and medical repatriation. We ask for the policy details before departure.
Can I have a private room?
Tea houses have limited private rooms. A single supplement is available on request and subject to availability; on busy sections, twin-share may be the only option.
What happens if the weather changes?
The itinerary includes a buffer day and your guide will adjust the plan if conditions require it. We prioritise safety over reaching a fixed schedule.
Dates & prices
Scheduled departures
Choose a date to ask about availability. We confirm every booking personally.
No fixed departures are open yet
Ask our team for a private date and we will build the trip around your plans.
Request a private dateWhere you stay
Hotels, lodges & comfortable stops
A selection of the places we use on this route. Room types and exact properties are confirmed with your dates.
Pokhara lakeside hotel
Pokhara · Comfort (3-star) · 2 nights
A comfortable hotel near the lake for the nights before and after the trek, with breakfast and luggage storage.
Before you book
The people and details behind the journey
Your guide
Dawa Gurung
Lead trekking guide · Annapurna region
Dawa has walked the Annapurna trails since childhood and has led more than 150 treks to Base Camp. He is calm, deeply practical and known for reading a group’s energy before anyone has to say they are tired.
English · Nepali · Gurung
Essential trip information
Know before you go
Joining pointTribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu
Start timeDay 1, 7:00 am
Emergency24/7 duty phone and guide radio support
InsuranceInsurance required to 4,500 m with helicopter evacuation
PermitsACAP, TIMS
Responsible travel
How we run this journey
- Porters carry a maximum of 20 kg and are insured and fairly paid.
- We use locally owned tea houses along the route.
- We provide treated drinking water to reduce plastic bottle waste.
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