Annapurna Base Camp Trekking (ABC)
"Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary highlights the jewels of Annapurna Sanctuary, the remote traditional villages, multiple environments, high altitude up to 4130 meters above sea level, lush green scenery, and snow-covered white mountains with spectacular views that make the ABC trek one of the finest trekking routes in Nepal." Annapurna Base Camp Trekking – 14 Days offers an opportunity to explore the ranges & jewel of the Annapurna Mountains; the secret mountain fortress of Annapurna Sanctuary; this trekking trail is also called Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. More recently, the Annapurna region has become a famous trekking destination, with good reason. Because it is easily accessible from Pokhara and can be reached by road or flight, it offers excellent potential for scenic hikes and alpine exploration in a beautiful mountainous setting. A walk in this Annapurna Base Camp Trekking – 14 Days, Sanctuary trek provides a taste of several…
“Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary highlights the jewels of Annapurna Sanctuary, the remote traditional villages, multiple environments, high altitude up to 4130 meters above sea level, lush green scenery, and snow-covered white mountains with spectacular views that make the ABC trek one of the finest trekking routes in Nepal.”
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking – 14 Days offers an opportunity to explore the ranges & jewel of the Annapurna Mountains; the secret mountain fortress of Annapurna Sanctuary; this trekking trail is also called Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. More recently, the Annapurna region has become a famous trekking destination, with good reason. Because it is easily accessible from Pokhara and can be reached by road or flight, it offers excellent potential for scenic hikes and alpine exploration in a beautiful mountainous setting.
A walk in this Annapurna Base Camp Trekking – 14 Days, Sanctuary trek provides a taste of several varieties of landscapes, making Nepal an excellent destination for adventure trekking. The Annapurna mountains offer no fewer than either peak of 7000m, including Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III, and Annapurna V. This circle is completed by first-class Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail) and other magnificent mountains. During this trek, you also encounter sub-tropical heat, great villages, and excellent terraced rice fields.
This ABC Trek makes you enjoy several days of the pleasant ridge of trekking with a combination of plentiful forest and sprinkled areas of farming land. During the trekking, there are always splendid panoramic views of the high peaks to the north and the contrast of the rice fields and local villages with the snowy peaks above, offering very picturesque trekking. Eventually, beyond the rhododendron woodland and the last of the bamboos, the valley narrows at the entrance to the world of ice and snow Annapurna Sanctuary.
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Are you looking for a short Annapurna Base Camp itinerary? If you have a short holiday, you look for the brief itinerary of the adventure. If you are planning to accomplish the ABC trek within a week, here is the best suggested brief itinerary:
| Day | Itinerary | Accommodation |
| Day 01 | Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara | Optional: flight, 25 minutes | Hotel |
| Day 02 | Drive from Pokhara to Siwai (2-3 hrs) and trek to Chhomrong (2140m) | 4-5 hrs trek | Tea House |
| Day 03 | Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya (2920m) | 6 -7 hours trek | Tea House |
| Day 04 | Trek from Himalaya to Macchapuchchhre Camp ‘MBC’ (3700m) 3-4 hours and Visit Annapurna Base Camp ‘ABC’ (4130m) and trek back to MBC – 3-4 hrs | Tea House |
| Day 05 | Trek to MBC to Jhinu Danda (Hot Spring) – 1780m | 8 – 9 hrs trek | Tea house
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| Day 06 | Trek to Siwa (1230m)/Syauli Bazaar (1220m) | 3-4 hrs trek and Drive back to Pokhara (3 hrs) | Hotel |
| Day 07 | Drive back to Kathmandu | Optional: Flight 25 minutes |
If you like this short trek, check our detailed Annapurna Base Camp Shortest Trek itinerary. And, please send us a quick email; we will reply with a detailed itinerary and the best cost offer within a few hours.
Furthermore, Join our fixed departures trekking tours on several dates. Select the best months to trek (March, April, May, September, October, November) of the year. Other months like December, January, February (coldest season), and June, July, and August (Rainy season) could be difficult because of heavy snowfall and rain.
Before you book Annapurna Base Camp Trekking – 14 Days, you will need to know the trek difficulty, route itinerary, number of minimum days, cost or price, altitude, challenges, the best time of the year, etc.
Arrival in Kathmandu: Trek Preparation
Kathmandu to Pokhara (833m); [Either by flight (35 minutes) or Bus (7-8 hours)]
Drive to Nayapul and Start Trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m.) 4-5 hours walk; Overnight Tea house.
Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2850m.) 6-7 hours walk and overnight Tea house
Hike to Poon Hill in the morning; Sunrise view from Poonhill and trek to Tadapani (2590m.) 6-7 hours walk and overnight Tea house.
Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2140m.) 5 hours walk and overnight Tea house.
Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya Hotel (2920m.) 6 hours walk, O/N Tea house.
Trek from Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m.) 6-7 hours walk, O/N Tea house
Enjoy Morning view from Annapurna Base Camp and trek to Bamboo (2335m.) 6 hours walk and overnight Tea house.
Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu (1780m.) 5 hours walk and overnight Tea house.
Trek from Jhinu to Deurali (2000m.) 6 hours walk and overnight Tea house.
Trek from Deurali to Dhampus Phedi (1130m.) walk and from Phedi drive to Pokhara 5 hours and overnight hotel.
Pokhara-Kathmandu tourist bus 8 hours, private drive 6 hours, air 25 minutes and overnight hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your final departure to an onward destination.
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Cancellation: For cancellations more than 30 days before the Tour Start Date, No Cancellation fee is charged. For cancellation from 29 calendar days up to and including 4 calendar days before the Tour Start Date, a charge of 30% of the total invoice amount is charged. For a cancellation occurring within 3 days of the date of travel or No Show shall be charged 100% of the total invoice amount. Learn more about Terms and Conditions.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in twin rooms in cities unless a special request is made for a single supplement with an additional fee. Accommodation is in twin or dormitory at lodges on the trek, especially in a peak season, it is difficult to find single/twin rooms in the mountains. Our main focus is to provide clean and safe rooms to our valued guests.
Meals: Basically, every package we offer includes breakfast; lunch, and dinner are provided based on the cost we offer on the tour. In Bhutan, every package is on a full board plan that includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. During the trek, we provide all meals and you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.
Nepal Visa: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Nepal needs to obtain a Nepal Visa. A Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival and some countries need a visa before traveling to Nepal. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Make sure to obtain a multi-entries Nepal Visa if you are planning cross-country tours.
Bhutan Visa Clearance: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Bhutan needs to obtain a Bhutan Visa Clearance before the travel to Bhutan. We obtain your Bhutan visa; you need to send your color-scanned clear passport copy. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Before flying to Bhutan, a Visa Clearance will be sent to you from your tour operator, you have to print the clearance paper and show it at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during the Check-in. The original visa would be stamped into your passport upon arrival at the Paro airport. Learn more about Bhutan travel info.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Tibet from Nepal needs to obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu through the help of a tour operator. Make sure to land in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before the travel date t process for TGV. If you are traveling from China, no TGV is required, a Chinese Visa & Permit are needed, though. Learn more about the Tibet entry procedure.
Nepal & Bhutan: Nepal and Bhutan share a climate from high mountains to low land sub-tropical plains and jungles. Both countries have similar weather and are ideal to visit at the same time of the year. March to April (spring) & October to December (autumn and early winter) are the best time to visit as the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder and June, July, and August (summer) are monsoon seasons.
Tibet: The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October as the weather is warmer, fresh, and sunny skies. November to March are usually very cold, but still possible to visit if the route is not blocked by the snow, especially in the regions like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, etc.
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