Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route

Tourism industry in Nepal is the major cornerstone of national economy. The industry contributes majority of revenue alongside remittance. Major touristic activities to do in Nepal are climbing mountains, tours, and trekking activities. Mountain climbing and tours are also popular among travelers from across the globe. However, trekking is the most popular choice for many due to the presence of diverse landscape and vegetation in the trekking trails of Nepal. The most popular and commercial trekking routes of Nepal are from Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu region. In today’s blog, we delve deeper into finding out the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route which is one of the major trekking routes of Nepal.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the face of the region alongside the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Therefore, the route hosts thousands of trekkers from across the every season. If you have followed our blogs regularly then you may have know lots of information about the trekking trip. We got so many inquiries about authentic information on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. There are lots of trail heads and different types of itineraries for ABC Trek in Nepal. Therefore, it is so confusing for travelers to make a decision. We hope that at the end of the blog, travelers will be able to find out exact information, alternatives, and outline itineraries of various routes to the Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m).

Long Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route

Normally, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 days can be completed in 12 days. This is the long Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. The classical ABC Trek route consists of Poon Hill section. Nowadays, you can find lots of short Annapurna Base Camp Trek route which exclude the Poon Hill section.

Classical Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route

Outline Itinerary

• DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,300M/4,264FT) TRANSFER TO HOTEL
• DAY 02: KATHMANDU TO POKHARA BY TOURIST BUS 7 HOURS
• DAY 03: DRIVE TO NAYAPUL AND TREK TO ULLERI (2050M.)
• DAY 04: TREK TO GHOREPANI (2860M) 5/6 HOURS
• DAY 05: CLIMB TO POON HILL (3210 M) AND TREK TO CHUILE (2430M) 6-7 HOURS
• DAY 06: TREK TO SINUWA (2340M) 6-7 HOURS
• DAY 07: TREK TO DEURALI (3200M.) 6-7 HOURS
• DAY 08: TREK TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (ABC) (4130M) 5HOURS
• DAY 09: TREK TO SINUWA (2340M.) 6-7 HOURS
• DAY 10: TREK TO JHINU DANDA 3 HOURS AND 3 HOURS DRIVE TO POKHARA
• DAY 11: POKHARA TO KATHMANDU
• DAY 12: FINAL INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE

Average Cost: 650 $ per person, including Arrival and Departure from Kathmandu

Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek Route

You can find lots of different Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek itineraries. There are multiple day itineraries. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be completed in from 5 days to 10 days. The journey that is possible in less than 8 days can be termed as the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek.

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp from Ghandruk

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghandruk (1950m.) 1-hour drive and a 4-5 hour trek.
• Day 02: Trek to Sinuwa (2340m.) 5-6 hour
• Day 03: Trek to Deurali (3230m.) 6-7 hour
• Day 04: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m.)5-6 hour
• Day 05: Trek to Sinuwa (2340m.) 6-7 Hours
• Day 06: Trek to Jhunu 3 hours and drive to Pokhara 3 hours

Average Cost: 440 $ per person for Pokhara to Pokhara ABC Trek Package

New Bridge Near Jhinu to Annapurna Base Camp

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Pokhara drive to New Bridge (1500m) Trek to Chhomrong (2160m)
• Day 02: Trek to Himalaya (2850m.) 7-8 hour
• Day 03: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m.)5-6 hour
• Day 04: Trek to Sinuwa (2340m.) 6-7 hour
• Day 05: Trek to Sewi and Drive to Pokhara 5 hours

Average Cost: 400 $ per person for Pokhara to Pokhara ABC Trek Package

Kande to Annapurna Base Camp

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Drive to Kande and Trek to Landruk (1780m.) 1-hour drive and a 4-5 hour trek.
• Day 02: Trek to Sinuwa (2340m.) 5-6 hour
• Day 03: Trek to Deurali (3230m.) 6-7 hour
• Day 04: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m.)5-6 hour
• Day 05: Trek to Sinuwa (2340m.) 6-7 Hours
• Day 06: Trek to Jhunu 3 hours and drive to Pokhara 3 hours

Average Cost: 440 $ per person for Pokhara to Pokhara ABC Trek

ABC Trek Route Condition

The trekking trail to the Annapurna Base Camp is well trodden. It is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Therefore, there is enough signage on the trekking trail which makes easy for trekkers to navigate. There are some landslide sections and glacier section in the trail. These sections are rugged and full of rocky boulders making it difficult for trekkers to easily walk through.

Accommodation and Meals in Annapurna Base Camp Trail

There are different styles of accommodation in the Annapurna Base Camp Trail. In the lower sections like Ghorepani, you can get the luxury lodges as well. However, there are provisions of rooms attached bathrooms until Sinuwa. The rooms with common bathrooms are normal beyond Sinuwa. You can get quality warm rooms on sharing basis. Menu items are similar throughout the trekking trail. The price of the food items may vary. Food items costs more in the higher altitude places. The cost of the accommodation starts from 5 $ to 10 $ per night and you can allocate 35 $ to 50 $ for meals per day per person in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route.

Best time to trek in Annapurna Base Camp Trail

If you love challenging conditions for trekking then you can do trek during monsoon and winter season as well. It is highly recommended to hire a trekking guide if you wish to trek during off season in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. Spring and autumn seasons are an ideal time for trekking activities in the ABC Trek route. The major attraction during the spring season is the blooming rhododendron forests. Autumn season has clear skies and stable weather conditions.

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