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Go on one of Nepal’s most popular and easily accessible mountain treks with Above and Beyond Trekking’s Annapurna Base Camp trek! The trail leads and winds through the southern Annapurna Himalaya all the way up to the beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary and Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m / 13,550 ft). During this easy trek in Nepal, you’ll head into the amazing Annapurna Conservation Area and have a sunrise hike up to the scenic Poon Hill at 3,210 m / 10,531 ft, before the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). See the most beautiful views of famous mountains such as; Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna massif, and the iconic fishtail mountain Machhapuchhre! This entire package of the Annapurna Base Camp trek is made in 14 days, starts from Kathmandu and ends back in Kathmandu.
You’ll start the adventure from Kathmandu by taking the morning bus to Pokhara. It’s a scenic ride along the riverside highway. The bus makes a few stops, so you get to stretch your legs and eat something from the buffer highway restaurants. For those who wish to reach Pokhara faster, Above and Beyond can arrange flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara as well, just inform us during your booking. Once arrive at Pokhara you’ll notice two views immediately. Phewa Lake on the west side of the city with its, colorful wooden boats, charming lakeside walkways and BBQ restaurants. The other is the view of Mt Machhapuchhre with its famous fishtailed-shaped form overlooking the city and the lake.
After a night in Pokhara you’ll be picked up by a private jeep to drive to Nayapul the starting point of your Annapurna Base Camp trek. The first part of the trek leads up the hill via stone steps towards the village of Ghorepani. It’s a steep climb and you’ll take ample rest stops along the way to enjoy the valley views. Ghorepani also known as the main destination for the shorter Poon Hill trek in Nepal, is a simple village filled with lodges and tea houses, offering hospitality to Poon Hill visitors. The next morning you’ll take a pre-morning hike up the hill for an amazing sunrise view experience with views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Himanchuli and Machhapuchhare. Once you are back at Ghorepani you prepare for the 4-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Follow the trail leading to the villages of Tadapani, Sinuwa and Deurali, and overnight in each. Before Deurali the trail leads you into a magical Bamboo forest, where you can visit the Hinku cave (an old meditation cave)! This part of the trekking trail is filled with fauna and flora. Depending on the season you might see a colorful display of the Rhododendron leaves. You’ll notice the landscape changing when exiting the forest. Now more barren and exposed, you’ll feel surrounded by the elements making your way step by step. Now at 3,230 m / 10,597 ft you’ll make a final push straight to Annapurna Base Camp. Along the way you’ll pass by the Machhapuchhare Base Camp before entering the Sanctuary. Base Camp is identifiable by its iconic blue colored buildings and surrounded by snow white peaks. It is as if it’s located in a natural amphitheater! The iconic Annapurna Base Camp signboard awaits your first photos after checking in to the lodge. From Base Camp you can see incredible 360° views of the Annapurna Massif and Mt Machhapuchhre, creating timeless memories of your trip!
The way back follows the same trail up to Bamboo. Trekking down now it feels easier and the views also change giving you a different perspective of the trip. The final stop of the trek is at the famous hot spring village Jhinu Danda. Soaking your muscles in the healing waters of the hot springs is the perfect way to end your trek! A short distance from Jhinu your private jeep will be waiting to drive you back to Pokhara, from where you drive back to Kathmandu the next day to conclude your Annapurna Base Camp trek with Above and Beyond Trekking.
Are you into nature? Do you want to see the Himalaya in a short and easily accessible trek? Book today this incredible 14 days Annapurna Base Camp trek with Above and Beyond Trekking for an unforgettable experience in the Himalaya of Nepal! For more treks in the Annapurna region, have a look at the short but scenic Poon Hill trek, the above the clouds Mardi Himal trek or Annapurna Circuit trek for a bit more challenge.
Moderate to easy rated, the Annapurna Base Camp trek in Nepal is the ideal beginner trek to make you familiar with the Himalayan trails. Most experienced Himalayan trekkers will often say to go up you must go down. Typical treks in Nepal including the Annapurna Base Camp trek have trails leading downhill and back uphill followed by again downhill until ultimately making again an ascent to your destination. This makes trekking the Annapurna Base Camp trail strenuous for the untrained but certainly doable for beginners. To fully enjoy the ABC trek in Nepal we recommend doing a 3-month stamina and physique course, before starting the trek.
As most treks in Nepal the ideal weather and views come during the months (March to May and end-September to mid-November. While the trek is open whole year around, you can get troubles by trekking during the monsoon. Trails get flooded and leeches will turn the trip into a nightmare. Winter offers a magical view of the terrain but below freezing temperatures at night and morning can be a bit too much for some. Book your Annapurna Base Camp trek during spring or autumn/fall for the best time to trek.
You’ll need a total of two permits to do the Annapurna Base Camp trek. First of all, you need entry into the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) for this you will have to acquire a permit, which will be checked at Birethanti, as well as a Trek Card (which replaces the previously required T.I.M.S. card). All required permits will be handled by Above and Beyond Trekking and are included within the package price of the Annapurna Base Camp trek 14 days.
While the trail is well known and marked on the map, it is always better to trek with a guide. Most local families depend on jobs created by tourism, and trekking with a guide gives you the opportunity to create a new friendship, and learn more about the local culture, geography and history of the region. If you still wish to do the trek without a guide than Above and Beyond Trekking can organize accordingly.
In Pokhara you stay overnight in a standard hotel on a Bed & Breakfast (B&B), during the trek you’ll spend your evenings and mornings in local and traditional teahouses. These are usually family-operated lodges offering meals and a place to rest or sleep for trekkers and hikers. Rooms are very simple and usually fitted with two or three single-person beds, a closet, and warm blankets. Rooms are cleaned daily but we always suggest bringing a sleeping bag with you, the beds are hard and you might appreciate the extra layer! The center of every teahouse is its communal dining area. Most activity happens here where trekkers meet, share stories or enjoy a hot meal or drink.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hile
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 05: Sunrise hike up Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Day 06: Trek to Sinuwa
Day 07: Trek to Deurali via Bamboo
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 09: Return trek to Bamboo
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda hot springs
Day 11: Short hike and drive back to Pokhara
Day 12: Free day in Pokhara
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure
Upon your arrival at the airport in Nepal, Kathmandu, our Above and Beyond Trekking representee awaits you with a signboard. After introductions and a welcome, he’ll assist with your luggage and drive you to your own booked hotel in Kathmandu. Check in and take a rest from your flight. Your Above and Beyond Trekking guide will meet you in the lobby in the evening. Together you’ll go over the Annapurna Base Camp itinerary following the route on the map, go over safety rules and check your gear and supplies. Use the remainder of the day to go shopping for your favorite snacks you wish to bring during the trek.
Overnight: at your own booked hotel in Kathmandu
Drive: 6–7 hours
You start the trip by meeting up with your Above and Beyond Trekking guide at the hotel lobby. Go over the Annapurna Base Camp trek with a detailed briefing, afterwards you’ll head together to the bus park, and take the 7am bus to Pokhara. The bus follows the highway leading out of Kathmandu to the west and follows the Trishuli river for a great part. It’s a 6-to-7-hour drive along the Nepalese hills and farmlands. The bus stops a few times for breaks and one for lunch at a riverside restaurant. First thing you’ll notice arriving at Pokhara, is Mt Machhapuchhare overlooking the city! The bus stops near lakeside and you head towards your booked hotel. After checking in, you can roam around lakeside, take in the views and atmosphere and grab something to eat. Use this time to buy any additional supplies or snacks you might want to bring during the trek.
Overnight: hotel (B&B) in Pokhara
Drive: 1 and half hour, Trek time: 3-4 hours
After your hotel breakfast, you wait with your guide in the lobby for your private jeep. This is it! You’re heading for the mountains! It’s a scenic one and half hour drive through countryside towards the entry point of the Annapurna Base Camp trek at Nayapul. Once you arrive, take a quick break, check your supplies, gear, and prepare to hit the trail! The first part of the trek follows the Modhi Khola River, followed by a suspension bridge crossing. After this you have a steady climb passing through traditional terraced fields and smaller villages. Once you reach the village of Birethanti, you get your Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit (ACAP) checked and take a short break to see the valley views. You’ll climb a bit further to reach the village of Hille, where you’ll check in to a local teahouse. It’s your first night at a traditional teahouse and the feeling is surreal, meet up with other trekkers in the main hall, go over tomorrow’s day and enjoy a hearty dinner.
Overnight: a local teahouse in Hile
Trek time: 5-6 hours
Enjoy your first Himalayan breakfast at the teahouse before departing on the trek. Today you’ll climb steeply over forested slopes of rhododendron and ancient old oaks. The forest canopy provides much needed shade and cool air. While heading up the hill you’ll get a few glimpses of the mountains through some openings in the trees. You’ll notice Ghorepani village directly by its welcoming arched gate marking the entrance of the village. Filled with bakeries, shops, and teahouses, Ghorepani is also famous for its beautiful views of Mt Dhaulagiri. Check in to the teahouse and prepare for an early sleep as tomorrow you’ll have an early wake-up call for your sunrise hike up Poon Hill!
Overnight: a local teahouse in Ghorepani
Trek time: 1-1.5 and 5-6 hours
Your Above and Beyond Trekking guide wake you up around 4.30 AM. You get ready, put on your boots and fix your headtorch. The teahouse provides a quick snack and a hot drink to give you some energy for the hike. Head up the hill in the dark with torches marking the way. At the top, the view unfolds as the sun starts to rise and the mountains appear. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m / 26,795 ft), Hiunchuli (6,441 m / 21,132 ft), Annapurna South (7,219 m / 23,684 ft) and Mt Machhapuchhre (6,993 m / 22,943 ft) all come in sight as the sunrises and illuminates the valley below! Take time to enjoy these breathtaking views and prepare to hike back down to Ghorepani. The teahouse will have prepared breakfast upon your arrival. Today you trek east heading towards the main trail of the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The village of Tadapani is reached by trekking through forested trails ascending and descending multiple times. Once at the village, check in to the local teahouse and prepare for overnight.
Overnight: a local teahouse in Tadapani
Trek time: 6-7 hours
Today you make way for Sinuwa village. You start with a steep descent through the hill forests. You’ll pass by multiple smaller waterfalls and cross a few streams until reaching Chhomrong. After a short break you continue on the trail now descending towards the Chhomrong Khola River. Cross it via the bridge and make your way up the other side until reaching Sinuwa. Enjoy the ridge views of the surrounding peaks from the village before having dinner and preparing for your overnight.
Overnight: a local teahouse in Sinuwa
Trek time: 6-7 hours
After breakfast at the teahouse, you continue on the Annapurna Base Camp trail. Today you’ll be heading through the bamboo groves passing by a small village which, due to its surroundings, is named Bamboo. After a short rest you head further on the trail leading north now. As the elevation changes the trees also start to change. Oak and rhododendrons disappear and juniper and pine trees appear. Keep following the Modhi Khola River upstream with incredible views of the river gorges below and waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. After a good 5 hours of trekking, you’ll reach Deurali. Check in to the teahouse and prepare for overnight.
Overnight: a local teahouse in Deurali
Trek time: 5-6 hours
Today is the day! Your final push to Annapurna Base Camp! Take a hearty breakfast at the teahouse and prepare for the trek ahead. The trail is completely different than previous days. You’ll be heading over exposed alpine terrain and head towards Machhapuchhre Base Camp at (3,720 m / 12,205 ft) From here a single trail leads straight into the Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp. Once there the views start too open! Expect to see Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare at their best. Spend the afternoon exploring, taking photos/videos and enjoying the views and the accomplishment of reaching Annapurna Base Camp. You may also find a helipad at Base Camp and can watch the exciting take-offs and landings. In the evening dinner is held at the teahouse and it’s common to hold a small celebration with your team. At night, step outside and look up. You’ll see a sea of stars lighting the dark sky!
Overnight: a local teahouse at Annapurna Base Camp
Trek time: 6-7 hours
Take breakfast within the Annapurna Sanctuary with incredible Himalayan views! You have a long descent planned for today. Start by retracing your steps back passed Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Deurali. From here head back into the forest descending further towards the bamboo groves of Bamboo. While heading down is much easier on your lungs, it is strenuous on the knees. Listen to your Above and Beyond Trekking guide on proper descending techniques which will help you. Once back at Bamboo check in to the local teahouse and take a well-deserved rest from the long day of trekking.
Overnight: a local teahouse in Bamboo
Trek time: 5-6 hours
It’s your last full day trekking today and you prepare to head further down after breakfast. The trail is quite familiar and seeing the views in reverse now gives a different perspectiveof the valley and mountains. After crossing the Chhomrong Khola River you head back up towards Chhomrong and take a short break. You cross the river and climb up for a short while until reaching the hot springs village of Jhinu Danda. The village is located on a ridge overlooking the Modhi Khola River. Check in and take a short walk downhill towards the hot springs. Soak in the healing waters surrounded by nature in every direction. The hot water helps the muscles relax after your trek and provide relief as well. In the evening have your last teahouse dinner and prepare for your overnight stay.
Overnight: a local teahouse in Jhinu Danda
Trek time: 2-3 hours, Drive: 2-3 hours
After breakfast, prepare for the last short downhill hike down the hike towards the main road at Siwai or Phedi. It’s a short 2 to 3-hour hike and during you are filled with recent memories of your Annapurna Base Camp trek adventure. Once at the pickup point, a private jeep awaits you to drive back to Pokhara. It’ll be afternoon once you return to the lakeside city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy all the facilities a standard hotel has to offer, having spent days in teahouses. The evening is free to explore Pokhara or rest for the return trip to Kathmandu tomorrow.
Overnight: hotel (B&B) in Pokhara
A complete free day in Pokhara to relax and rest your muscles. For those still with energy, Pokhara has lots to offer! From boating on Phewa Lake, making a short hike to the World Peace Stupa or Sarangkot, to rafting and bungee jumping. If you are interested in any of these adventure activities, we can organize on request.
Overnight: hotel (B&B) in Pokhara
Drive: 6-7 hours
You head towards the bus park with your guide after your hotel breakfast and checkout. Once seated you take the scenic route back to Kathmandu. It’s common to sleep or rest during the long ride. In the late afternoon you’ll reach back at Kathmandu and conclude the Above and Beyond Trekking Annapurna Base Camp trek. After reaching Kathmandu head back to your own booked hotel. We’ll meet up later to get your valuable trip review. We sincerely hope you enjoyed this 14-day Annapurna Base Camp trek and are ready to organize another Himalayan adventure for you!
Overnight: at your own booked hotel in Kathmandu
Alas it’s your final day in Nepal as the Annapurna Base Camp trek package concludes. Your Above and Beyond Trekking driver will pick you up at the hotel about 3 hours before your flight schedule. At the airport we say our goodbyes and wish you a safe and pleasant flight back home. We hope you enjoyed this 14-day Annapurna Base Camp trek with us and can’t wait to organize another adventure with you!
April 2, 2025
“Our trek to Annapurna base camp was wonderful- the whole trip was organised with incredible care and attention by Sam in Kathmandu. He even took the time to meet up with us both before and after the trek to ensure that everything was in order and we were happy with arrangements. The guide we were given was superb and altered the trek schedule to reflect our pace of walking, while the porter was superb, friendly and caring. Having been trekking with far larger companies in the past, I have to say that the level of service from Above and Beyond surpassed their efforts, something we really appreciated since we were travelling alone and not part of a larger group. Highly recommend talking to Sam if you are thinking of a trip to Nepal.”
October 10, 2025
“Our Annapurna Base Camp Trek was amazing! The guide knows so many people and knows so much about the area that the experience was not just about one of the best treks in the world, but I felt totally immersed in the villages, the people and the region itself. Sam got us into every kitchen we stopped at so we could watch the cooks prepare the food and ask them any questions. I felt safe with his knowledge of the people Sam knows the area so well that he would spot animals in the jungle that I had missed even though I had been resting in the location without noticing them. Himalayan Lungurs on 3 occasions, ox, buffalo, it was amazing. Sam is so positive and joyful to be around. He is the best guide and he gets my highest endorsement and recommendation.”
April 12, 2024
“Above and Beyond Trekking fits its name very well. I felt completely taken care of during my trek. Sam, the owner of the company goes the extra mile to ensure that his clients are satisfied with their trek. I had been anxious about finding a good guide upon arriving in Nepal. Above and Beyond Trekking was recommended by a friend. I am happy to say that this is a fantastic company. All details were taken care of before I arrived. My guide was flexible and made adjustments to our itinerary as needed. The experience itself was wonderful. There is so much extraordinary beauty in Nepal. I would highly recommend Above and Beyond Trekking to anyone planning to trek in Nepal.”
