Pokhara Annapurna Base Camp Trek 6 days itinerary starts with scenic jeep drive to Siwai and trek to ABC via Chhomrong, Bamboo, and Deurali. The Annapurna Base Camp offers a spectacular 360-degree views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and Hiunchuli. The 6 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate level adventure going through rhododendron forests and Gurung villages.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking from Pokhara is the shortest trek to ABC Nepal. The 6-day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is a fast-paced adventure, designed for the experienced physically fit trekkers. Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 90 km trek that also past the rivers, valleys and glacier. You need to walk for 6-7 hours, covering a distance 10 km-20 km per day. Also, enjoy an unique blend of nature, culture and tradition on the trail to Annapurna base camp.
The 6-day Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp Trek is for physically fit and trained hikers. In order to enjoy the beauty of Annapurna Sanctuary, ABC is a must do trek in Pokhara. Autumn is the best time to trek around Annapurna base camp. Spring from March to May looks more charming due to rhododendron flowers blooming.
The Gurungs and Jhinu hot spring are also an attractions of Annapurna base camp Trek from Pokhara. Be careful with avalanches while trekking towards Annapurna Base Camp in winter from December to February. The 6 days Pokhara ABC Trek is perfect if you have a good physical and mental fitness.
Likewise, the monsoon/rainy and winter season are the best seasons for ABC Trek to avoid the crowds of trekkers. Although, the heavy rainfalls and clouds held in Summer, and the snowfall and cold in Winter. The leeches, mosquitoes, possibility of landslides and slippery trail may disturb the summer ABC trek. Yet, the Monsoon ABC trek is best for botanists.
The first day trek to ABC begins from Motkyu after 2 hours drive from Pokhara and further trek upto to Chhomrong. You will walk same way up and down, enjoying the 360 degree view of the Himalayas from Annapurna base camp. Hence, ABC is a must do trek in Nepal if you have a week time in Pokhara. The trek is possible to shorten into 3 to 5 days if you return to Pokhara by helicopter ride from the Annapurna base camp.
Pokhara Annapurna Base Camp Trek 6 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Pokhara to Chhomrong(2040m, 5-6 hours).
Day 2: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2540m, 6 hours)
Day 3: Bamboo to Deurali(3200m, 6-7 hours)
Day 4: Deurali to ABC(4130m).
Day 5: ABC to Jhinu Hot Spring (1760 m, 6-7 hours)
Day 6: Jhinu hot spring to Pokhara(850m, 6-7 hours) Via Siwai
