A classic multi-day trek from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp, this 10-day route threads Gurung villages, high ridgelines and a final bowl at 4,130 m. Expect teahouse stays, long stone stair sections, and outstanding sunrise views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.
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You step off the early tourist bus into Pokhara and the city’s humid breath fades as the trail narrows into stone steps and rhododendron forest. The first days climb through Gurung villages where prayer flags snap like small voices, and each ridge lifts you a little closer to the bowl of Annapurna Base Camp, where snowfields and jagged cornices watch over trekkers.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness with experience on long daily ascents and descending on uneven stone steps; comfortable carrying a daypack.
Wildlife
History
This route crosses traditional Gurung homelands and former trade paths; village culture and architecture reflect centuries of Himalayan life.
Conservation
The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) manages permits and community programs—stay on trails, pack out waste, and support local lodges.
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Bring cash for teahouses
ATMs are available in Pokhara but not on the trail — carry enough NPR for food, hot showers and tips.
Prioritize acclimatization
Spend a rest morning in Ghandruk or Chhomrong if you feel breathless — slow ascents reduce altitude risk.
Footwear and traction
Sturdy, broken-in hiking boots with good ankle support help on thousands of stone steps and muddy sections.
Pack layers for big temperature swings
Days can be warm while nights drop near freezing above 3,000 m — bring an insulating midlayer and wind shell.
Sturdy hiking boots
Support and traction for steep stone staircases and muddy trail sections.
Three-season sleeping bag
Teahouse blankets exist, but a warm sleeping bag adds comfort at higher camps.
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Trekking poles
Reduce knee strain on long descents and help with balance on uneven steps.
Insulating down jacket
Nights and early-morning summits are cold—down provides crucial warmth with low weight.
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