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A classic seven-day teahouse trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp that combines steep stone stairways, Gurung culture, and an amphitheater of 7,000–8,000m peaks. Ideal for fit trekkers who prioritize acclimatization, local hospitality, and clear-season summit views.
A classic seven-day teahouse trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp that combines steep stone stairways, Gurung culture, and an amphitheater of 7,000–8,000m peaks. Ideal for fit trekkers who prioritize acclimatization, local hospitality, and clear-season summit views.
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Operated by Swami Narayan Travels Pvt Ltd · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Morning in the Annapurna Sanctuary begins with a thin light that slices across craggy ridges and turns prayer flags electric against a cold blue sky. Walkers leave Pokhara before dawn, trade the lake’s calm for suspension-bridge rattles and stone stairways that climb through rhododendron forest, past Gurung villages, and finally open onto a bowl of high peaks at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).
challenging.
6–8 days.
Good cardiovascular fitness and experience on steep, uneven trails; able to hike 5–7 hours daily with pack.
Yes—trekkers must carry an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card; guides typically arrange these before departure.
Expect 4–7 hours of walking per day on mixed terrain with significant elevation gain on ascent days; rest and pacing are important for acclimatization.
Teahouses are basic and colder in winter; many close mid-winter and heating is limited—proper cold-weather gear is essential.
Most guesthouses offer charging for a small fee or donation, but bring portable power and expect intermittent availability at higher elevations.
The Annapurna Sanctuary was mapped during the mid-20th-century expeditions; the route passes Gurung villages that have long traded in the valleys and served as cultural gateways to the high mountains.
The Annapurna Conservation Area manages permits and trail maintenance; minimize waste, support local teahouses, and follow Leave No Trace to protect fragile alpine meadows.
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