Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Gurung villages, rhododendron forest and the Annapurna Sanctuary at about 4,130 m, a good first Himalayan trek, starting and ending in Pokhara.
Trip at a glance
- Duration11 days / 10 nights
- Starts inPokhara
- RoutePokhara · Annapurna Base Camp
- Places2 destinations
- CountryNepal
- Ideal forAdventure holidays, Solo travel
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-4O0J5P
Best time to visit: October to November and March to April




Trip overview
Gurung villages, rhododendron forest and the Annapurna Sanctuary at about 4,130 m, a good first Himalayan trek, starting and ending in Pokhara.
The route spends 2 nights in Pokhara and 8 nights in Annapurna Base Camp, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and solo travel, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Pokhara
- Arrive via Pokhara International Airport (PKR) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave: Waterfall and cave
Day 2Pokhara: Paragliding and Short treks
- Paragliding
- Short treks
Day 3Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp
- Travel from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp by private vehicle
- Check in at your Annapurna Base Camp hotel
- Trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary
Day 4Annapurna Base Camp: Annapurna Base Camp and Machapuchare Base Camp
- Annapurna Base Camp: About 4,130 m inside the Annapurna Sanctuary
- Machapuchare Base Camp: Below the 'fishtail' peak
Day 5Annapurna Base Camp: Ghandruk and Teahouse stays
- Ghandruk: Gurung village with mountain views
- Teahouse stays
Day 6Annapurna Base Camp: Hot springs at Jhinu
- Hot springs at Jhinu
Day 7Annapurna Base Camp at your own pace
- A free day in Annapurna Base Camp. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas
Day 8Annapurna Base Camp at your own pace
- A free day in Annapurna Base Camp. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas
Day 9Annapurna Base Camp at your own pace
- A free day in Annapurna Base Camp. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas
Day 10Annapurna Base Camp at your own pace
- A free day in Annapurna Base Camp. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas
Day 11Depart from Annapurna Base Camp
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Fly to Kathmandu for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
- Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
- Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
- Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
- Central, well-reviewed hotels with good solo-guest feedback
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Pokhara: Paraglide from Sarangkot in the morning for the clearest views.
- Annapurna Base Camp: This is a good first Himalayan trek: lower than Everest, with teahouses every few hours.
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