A 10-day trek that climbs from Pokhara’s lowlands into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, finishing at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Expect tea-house nights, steep stone steps, high alpine views and Gurung village culture along the way.
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You step off the jeep in Nayapul and the air immediately feels different—thinner, scented with wet earth and wood smoke. The trail climbs through terraced fields, rhododendron thickets and bamboo until stone steps push you higher; the mountains close in like a ring of cold sentries. By day seven the amphitheatre of granite and snow at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) fills your view, Machhapuchhre’s Fishtail jutting like a deliberate blade above the camp.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
9–10 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for hikers comfortable with sustained uphill days, carrying a daypack and spending consecutive days at 3,000–4,100 m; basic cardiovascular fitness and prior multi-day hiking experience recommended.
Wildlife
History
The trail passes Gurung villages that long served as trade and shepherding routes into the Annapurna Sanctuary; the region is managed under the Annapurna Conservation Area established in the 1980s.
Conservation
The Annapurna Conservation Area Program (ACAP) works with villages to manage tourism impacts—reduce waste, avoid single-use plastics and support local tea houses to keep revenue in communities.
Reserve your spot on the Annapurna base Camp trek 10 Days today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize early
Build in gradual altitude gain—do the Poon Hill or Deurali acclimatization and watch for headache, nausea or fatigue.
Carry permit documents
Bring your ACAP permit and TIMS card—rangers check permits at village checkpoints.
Footwear and traction
Sturdy waterproof hiking boots with good grip reduce fatigue on stone steps and muddy sections.
Cash and charging
Bring Nepali rupees; tea houses charge for phone charging and hot showers and ATMs are limited after Pokhara.
Waterproof hiking boots
Support and grip for long stone steps, mud and scree.
Insulating layers (down jacket)
Cold nights at base camp demand a warm, compressible jacket.
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3-season sleeping bag (rated to -10°C)
Tea houses provide blankets but a good bag ensures comfortable sleep at altitude.
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Trekking poles
Reduce knee stress on descents and help with balance on uneven trail.