Destination Annapurna Region

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 17 days

Activities Trekking and Tour

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 4200m

Group Size 1-20 Pax

Meals Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 Days

Walk and explore Pokhara lakeside and boating on Phewa Lake before and after the trek.
Trek through rhododendron forests, rivers, mountain terraces and charming villages gives peace and smell of nature.
Witness the local Gurung and Magar culture, traditions, and their way of life.
The best view point of Annapurna region-Poon Hill offers the morning sunrise view over the Annapurna Himalayas.
A low to high altitude treks on snow melting glaciers and natural hot spring.
The best two in one treks: The Annapurna and Machhapuchhare base camp.
The Annapurna base camp is surrounded by 360 mountain views, a bowling valley.
Stay in a neat and clean cozy basic teahouses lodges along the ABC trek.
The ABC Trek that includes Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour.
The trek is non technical yet you should be fit physically and mentally.

Overview of Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 Days

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 days is a more leisurely ABC trek for a deeper cultural and scenic experience. The trek route begins from Pokhara and goes through lush forests, waterfalls, terraced hillsides and villages to Annapurna base camp via Ghorepani Poon Hill. Thus, experience Nepal’s best wonders in 17 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek combined with Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is so best for beautiful landscapes, the gorgeous mountain views, and dense rhododendron to bamboo forests. It is a lifetime journey in Annapurna region of Nepal.

A 17-day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is a comprehensive trek that combines sightseeing, cultural exploration, and challenging mountain trekking. It typically includes a mix of time in Kathmandu and Pokhara, along with several days of trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp.

The trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Peak, and other Himalayan peaks. You’ll encounter the Gurung people and learn about their culture and traditional way of life. The trek involves uphill climbs, steep descents, and crossing suspension bridges, making it suitable for experienced hikers.

You’ll stay in teahouses along the way, which offer basic accommodations and meals. You’ll need to obtain the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) card.

Be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Be prepared for varying weather conditions, including potential rain and snow. Be aware of the risks of altitude sickness and take appropriate precautions. Pack appropriate clothing and gear for hiking, including layers, waterproof outerwear, and sturdy boots.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 days is a very popular and renowned trekking routes in the world. It is located in the western part of Nepal, nearby Pokhara valley, the touristic hub of Nepal. The 10 the tallest peak-Mount Annapurna you can see from Pokhara and Ghorepani Poon Hill. You can Annapurna Base Camp Trek in 5 days to 10 days from Pokhara and Kathmandu.

There are many trek routes to Annapurna base camp. Among of them, Annapurna base camp trek via Poon Hill are the best and a very popular route to ABC as it is covered by an awe-inspiring scenery, terrain and the magnificent mountains peaks such as Annapurna First (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) and Lamjung Himal. It is also helpful to reduce the risk of altitude mountain sickness.

Annapurna base camp is a must do trek in the Himalayas for the once in a life time trek. You will get beautiful memory of breathtaking scenery with farmlands, colorful rhododendron woods, gorgeous terraced fields, and picturesque towns to high snow-capped peaks. A good stamina is also necessary to enjoy Annapurna base camp trek as it is an uphill and downhill trek in the mountains.

The trek journey to Annapurna base camp begins from Kathmandu by drive or flight to Pokhara. It depends on your choices; we have opened both options for you. Again, from Pokhara, we drive to Nayapul for an hour and trek to Hille or Tikhedhunga. You will then continue trek to Annapurna base camp via Poon Hill, staying in Ghorepani, a newly built up, beautiful Pun Magar village.

From ABC, on the way return to Pokhara, it is worthwhile to stay a night in Jhinu Danda Hot Spring. On the final day, we trek to Siwai/Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. The route is well-planned to you give you a lifetime trekking experience.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus or flight available.
Day 04: Pokhara to Ulleri
Day 05: Ulleri to Ghorepani
Day 06: Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poon Hill hike
Day 07: Tadapani to Chhomrong.
Day 08: Chhomrong to Dovan
Day 09: Dovan to Deurali
Day 10: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Sinuwa
Day 12: Sinuwa to Jhinu Danda
Day 13: Jhinu Danda to Pothana
Day 14: Pothana to Pokhara
Day 15: Pokhara Tour
Breakfast and free day in Pokhara or Pokhara city tour visit the important places of Pokhara or hiking around Pokhara. Stay night in Pokhara.
Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 17: Kathmandu Airport

Detail Itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 Days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu(1300m)

Welcome to Nepal, receive you at the airport and drive to hotel. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting at 6 pm.Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Cultural Tour

Breakfast and guided kathmandu cultural tour to Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, and Swoyambhunath stupa. These all places belong to wolrd heritage sites in Kathmandu. Optional Activities: Kathmandu – Early Morning Everest Scenic Flight: USD 220

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (914m, 6/7 hours)

Drive to Pokhara, the tourist’s paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, and Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1050m) and trek to Tikhedhunga.

Breakfast and drive to Nayapul. Now you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m) to Tikhedhunga (1577m) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and a half hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2775 m, 6 hours)

Trek with steep ascend for the first 2 hours in the morning to Ulleri (2070m). Then comparatively easy trek thorough forest in the afternoon. On the way you can view the Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Annapurna (7219m) south. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Poon Hill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m, 5/6 hours)

Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the superb sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhare (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast back breakfast in Ghorepani, trek to Tadapani (2650 m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m, 3/4 hours)

It is an easy descend trek all the way through rhododendron and oak forests to Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village which offers good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Chhomrong (2040m, 5/6 hours)

In the beginning, you ascend gently for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100m) followed by a steep descend to the Kimrong Khola (1700m). Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 09: Trek to Bamboo (2340m, 5/6 hours).

Trek descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong climbing further on a rocky trail to Sinuwa. You descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy trail to Bamboo Lodge (2340m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Deurali (3230m, 5/6 hours).

Trek gently ascends through bamboo forests with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan (2630m.) where there are few lodges and camp sites. Now you pass through muddy trail which traverses high above the river. It takes approximately twenty minutes to reach Deurali (3230m.) Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m, 4/5 hours) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m)

This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7229), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through alpine forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several Himalayan peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Dovan (2630m, 5/6 hours).

You will trek from Himalayan Hotel to Dovan. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 13: Trek to Jhinu danda(1600m)

Trek downhill to Jhinu Danda hot spring.

Day 14: Trek to Pothana

Trek for 5-6 hours uphill and flat trail trek.

Day 15: Pothana to Pokhara

Trek down to Phedi via Dhampus or Australian camp and rive to Pokhara.

Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu (5/6 hours)

On the way you will head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar, where Nepal’s first cable car joins the

Day 17: Kathmandu Airport

Breakfast and free day on your own for the last minutes shopping and final transfer to airport to get your flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and departure transfer.
Kathmandu guided city tour on private car with driver.
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB basis.
Twin sharing tea house accommodation during ABC trek.
Pokhara-Nayapul and Phedi-Pokhara by sharing car/jeep/bus transfer
Trekking permit-ACAP and TIMS cards
English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking
Twin sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara before and after the trek.
Emergency rescue operation assistance in case of emergency(paid by your Travel Insurance)
All the government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Entrance ticket while on Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
Private car transfer or flight cost between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for Heli rescue and other medication
Porter to carry luggage – but we arrange on your request 1 porter between 2 clients.
Any kind of drinks and desert like beer, water, tea/coffee, hot water, chocolate/rice pudding, pie and pancake.
Expenses of personal nature like telephone, internet, wifi, hot shower, battery charging
Additional cost that beyond our control due to the landslides, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition.
Tips for guide and porter
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Annapurna Base Camp Trek 17 Days

No trekking experience and technically knowledge is required trekking to Annapurna base camp. The regular jogging, gym, weekend hiking, swimming and mountain biking keeps you fit to walk 10 to 15 km in a day carrying a small daypack.

Why Annapurna Base Camp Trek with us

Free Information
ABC Trekking map
Updated and Customize Itinerary
Free Luggage Storage at our office
Free Assistance in rescue and evacuation in case of emergency.
Best valued service

Simply the best attractions of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

You will trek on beautiful villages, fairly tale forest, rivers, valleys and glaciers. Also, expect to see the wonderful Sunrise view over the Himalayas from Poon Hill. The trail is moderate to challenging level as it goes up steep uphill and downhill with some Nepal. The friendly guide and the Sherpa will escort you during the trek. They also teach you singing, dancing, playing and learning some Nepali words like Dhanyabad, Dalbhat and Namaste.

Favorite Trek of beginners and seniors

All the beginners to senior hikers, who are physically fitted and mentally prepared, can join this trek. Also, ready to walk 5 to 6 hours in the mountain trails, covering 10 to 15 km a day. I would kindly advise you, not to expect a high quality service and facility in the trek since it is a mountain trekking journey. The paying hot shower, Wi-Fi and re-charge of devices battery are available on the trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost ranges between USD 350 to USD 1500, it depends on the services and the length of the trekking. For high quality services, the price goes up of course. We also offer a cheap budget price for budget travelers.

Difficulty of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

ABC is a quite easy trek compare to Everest Base Camp. So, all trekking enthusiasts are invited to trek Annapurna base camp once in a life. The trail ascends and descends frequently with some Nepali flat. There is a less chance of altitude sickness. It needs to walk 6 to 7 hours, covering 12 km to 15 km in a day. An excellent fitness level and sound health is required to succeed the trek.

Alternative of Annapurna Base Camp Trip

If the trek is not fit and suitable for your as per your time and health. We have also other alternative options to this trek. These are Tamang Heritage Trail, Langtang valley trek, Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal Trek and Pikey Peak Trek.

Crowdedness

Annapurna Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking in the Himalayas. About 40,000 people trek to Annapurna Base Camp every year, the death rate is zero. ABC is a less crowded than EBC trekking route in Nepal.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Seasons

ABC Trek is possible throughout the year, but autumn and spring are the best season due to clear and stable weather. Winter and summer time does not recommend for trekking ABC, yet can trek to avoid a crowd of trekkers. Winter is cold and summer is rainy, leeches and mountains under the clouds.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek-Equipment Lists

For your comfort and safety, equipments play a vital role. The unnecessary equipment in the trek, it is possible to store in Kathmandu at our office.

In General, We provide sleeping bag, down Jacket and duffle bag if you need it, but return after the trek. A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket must bring for morning and evening above 3,000m. Below is the list of items.

Daypack

Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyewear

A pair of half gloves
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hands

A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Upper Body

Long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal tops
Wool jacket or pullover
Sports bras for women and girls
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body

Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Footwear

A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Sock liners
Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

Miscellaneous

4 passport size photos with original passport
Water bottle and filter
Flight tickets
Bathroom kit (toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things

Comfortable trekking poles
Quality energy dry foods (up to you)
Power bank and music players
Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

Accommodation on Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara will be 3-star hotel on BB basis. During the trek, we will stay at lodges/ teahouses. You may find comfort and better quality teahouses – having attached bathroom at lower elevation and the higher you trek up, the accommodation is more basic with bare necessities.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Meals

In the cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, only the bed and breakfast are included whereas all meals- breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided in the trek. A staple in the trek are potatoes, oats, buckwheat, Sherpa stew and Tibetan bread. The limited choice of food the higher you go. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates – an excellent source of energy supply at high altitudes.

ABC Travel/Transportation

The private car with driver for sightseeing, airport pick and drop off. We use public transportation and local buses in the trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking-Preparation

This is a challenging trek where you have to walk 6-7 hours a day. No past experience of hiking and trekking required. A good physical fitness is helpful. The people from all walks of life, shapes, and sizes can be join this Annapurna small group trek. Be careful with altitude sickness and it is good if you prepare yourself physically by increasing your stamina and oxygen intake.

Electricity and Communication

Electricity are available almost all the places in the route, generated by small hydro power and solar energy. Telephone and WIFI are available at tea house lodge, but it costs an extra price-NPR 300 to NPR 500 for WIFI. In some places, tea lodge may charge an extra cost for charging devices-Camera and mobile batteries.

Temperature

Annapurna Base Camp Trek temperature is around 22 degrees in summer to as low as – 5 degrees in winter during the day, and also the temperature at night ranging from -15 degree in the summer and to -20 degree in the winter.

There will be patches of hard snow at higher altitudes; the temperature during the day will be slightly warmer than in autumn, also there won’t be any snow on the trek. Spring is moisture, autumn is dry and crisp. The temperature will be in between 15 °C and 18 °C in the day and drop down in between 5 °C and -5 °C in the night. Likewise, it is in between 20 °C and 24 °C in the day and drop down in between 10 °C and 5 °C in the night.

Documents for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Entry Permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card fee are necessary for trekking Annapurna Base Camp Trek that costs in total US $50. The permit we will apply and issue on behalf of the clients. For the permit, we require your scan passport copy and passport photos.

Last-Minute Booking

The last minute booking is also possible for this trip, a day before trek departures by paying 100% trip cost is possible. We accept last minute booking only for certain Nepal trip and will not accept last minute booking for Tibet and Bhutan tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

While there are aspects of the Annapurna Base Camp trek that are easier than Kilimanjaro, the general feeling is that Kilimanjaro is the harder of the two treks. The main reason for this is summit night – it’s a biggie. Everyone who climbs Kilimanjaro talks about the toughness of summit night.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is generally considered more beginner-friendly due to its shorter duration and lower altitude. The Everest Base Camp trek, while achievable for fit beginners, requires more acclimatization and preparation.