Annapurna Base Camp, often referred to as ABC, is a renowned trekking destination located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is nestled at an altitude of approximately 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range, including the iconic Mount Annapurna. The trek to Annapurna Base Camp takes you through lush forests, picturesque villages, and terraced fields, making it a popular choice for trekkers seeking a rewarding Himalayan adventure.

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Day 01: Pokhara to Ghandrunk Village (2,012 m )

After a pleasant time at Pokhara with beautiful scenery and views of the Annapurna Himalayas and Manaslu Himalayas with various beautiful lakes. In the morning we will drive to Nayapul by shearing bus. The trail goes through the Modi River, authentic villages, and hills with the thrilling valley of Annapurna.

The Ghnandrunk village is the massive Gurung village and it's an iconic village in the Annapurna region. Where you can explore the local Gurung culture, customs, museums, lifestyle, and magnificent views of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchre, Gangapurna, and Annapurna III. Ghandrunk village is the best place to spend unforgettable memories and a highly acceptable destination in Nepal. At night will stay overnight at Ghandrunk.

Day 02: Trek to Upper Sinuwa 2345 m – 07 hrs.

On the second day after breakfast, we will towards Upper Sinuwa from beautiful Ghanrunk village. The trail would fluctuate and we must strenuous walk to get to Upper Sinuwa. It takes 7 hours except for the lunch and tea break. The trail goes through the Kimrung Danda, Kimrung River, and Chhomrong village then you will reach at Sinuwa. Along the trail, you can explore the various vegetation and culture of Gurung with mesmerizing scenarios of the Annapurna Himalayas ranges.

The Chhomrong village is one of the massive villages throughout the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek. At Chhomrong you can find bakeries, coffee shops, and local cuisines too. When you reached at Chhomrong village you will reach upper Sinuwa within 2 hrs. Overnight at the local guest house at Upper Sinuwa with beautiful scenarios of mountains.

Day 03: Trek to Deurali 3,700 m – 07 hrs.

On the third day overnight in Upper Sinuwa, the trail ahead uphill, as the air gets cooler and fresher to reach Annapurna Sanctuary, as the walk leads on the winding path. Along the trail, we can see beautiful places such as Bamboo, Dovan, and the Himalayas. The whole day you must walk into the beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forest with the Eden valley of the Modi River.

These places are not villages just local guest houses where with gentle ups to Himalaya Hotel, near Hinko Cave located beneath Hiunchuli peak. Walkover glacier and moraine then cross a small bridge to reach Deurali, the last lodge before Machhapuchare Base Camp, from here vegetation and tree lines disappear for alpine bushes and shrubs, as the walk climbs following Modi River upstream to reach Machhapuchare Base Camp. Overnight at Deurali where is 5 local guest houses.

Day 04: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m – 04 hrs.

On the fourth day after breakfast, the trail goes up to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and it lies at 3900m above sea level. Today you should climb up 730 m to the Annapurna Base Camp. Furthermore, the trail goes gradually up to ABC. A pleasant stop at MBC beneath the towering North Face of Machhapuchare the Fish Tail peaks as the walk heads uphill into Annapurna Sanctuary and the Base Camp, journey continues on grassy uphill reaching higher areas to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) with stunning views of Annapurna peaks that circles the sanctuary with Annapurna I.

After a good short walk reaching at Annapurna Base Camp a magnificent spot where a few lodges are located, offers tremendous scenery of snowcapped peaks that encircles the base camp of Annapurna. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the mountain views with glorious glaciers too. Annapurna Base Camp is a delightful place to soak into the beauties of wonderful mountains.

Day 05: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m – 07 hrs

After a grand time at Annapurna base camp will back down to Bamboo. The trail is decent but you should walk carefully to come down. Along the walk downhill all the way to via Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan then reach Bamboo. It would be easiest to come down with a few ups and downs with the gradual winding trail in the serene forest and back to the tree lines to Bamboo for the overnight stay. Let's take a good warm hot shower at Baboo and it's a beautiful place to discover the brilliant time.

Day 06: Trek to Jhinu village 1,700 m a place with Hot Spring – 06 hrs.

From here short steep up to KhuldiGhar, then downhill within the forest to reach at lonely spot Sinuwa-Danda, from here descend to Chomrong Khola. After the bridge climb for a short while to Chomrong village for lunch, after Chomrong with another short up to reach on top of Chomrong ridge, as the last day walk takes you down-hill to Jhinu-Danda.

The Jhinu Danda is one of the most beautiful and popular places of Natural Hot Springs. Where you can enjoy the natural hot spring. The hot spring is located at the bank of the Modi River you must walk 10 away from the hotel. Where you can find the four hot spring ponds and each pond has different temperatures of the waters. Overnight stay at beautiful Jhinu Danda village and have a wonderful time with the natural hot spring.

Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk then drive to Pokhara - 04 hrs.

After refreshing the adventure time and last day walk with short downhill crossing a long suspension bridge to reach at Ghandruk. From Ghandruk drive to Pokhara by shearing jeep . The road goes through the Kimrung village, Syauli Bazaar, Birethati Nayapul, Kande, and Naudanda then reaches in Pokhara. After completing the Annapurna Base Camp Trek you can relax at Pokhara and walk around Phewa Lake. Tour end.