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A classic 10-day tea-house trek that delivers Himalayan panoramas, traditional mountain villages, and the high snow bowl of Annapurna Base Camp (4,645 m). Read on for what to expect on the trail, seasonal windows, and essential planning tips.
A classic 10-day tea-house trek that delivers Himalayan panoramas, traditional mountain villages, and the high snow bowl of Annapurna Base Camp (4,645 m). Read on for what to expect on the trail, seasonal windows, and essential planning tips.
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Operated by Trek Mania Nepal · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Dawn breaks over Pokhara and the road to Nayapul unspools through terraced hills — jeeps climb, valleys sink, and by midmorning your boots find the first stone steps toward Ulleri. The trail alternates old staircases and mellow ridge walks, threading rhododendron forest, birch and alpine meadows before opening on the vast bowl of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,645 m.
challenging.
10 days.
Good cardiovascular fitness with prior multi-day hiking experience; ability to carry a daypack for 6–8 hours daily and manage stair climbs.
Yes. You must carry an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card; guides or operators usually arrange these before departure.
The highest point is Annapurna Base Camp at 4,645 m; days include long stair climbs and sustained ascents—altitude acclimatization and moderate-to-strong fitness are required.
Tea-house accommodation is basic: twin rooms, shared bathrooms in many spots, and simple cooked meals; comfort decreases above Bamboo and Deurali.
Yes—sleeping bags, down jackets and duffel bags can be rented in Pokhara, but quality varies so check gear before leaving town.
The Annapurna Sanctuary was long used by local Gurung and Magar communities and later opened to trekkers in the 1970s; paths evolved from porter and trade routes.
The trek passes through Annapurna Conservation Area (managed by ACAP); stick to marked trails, pack out waste when possible, and use local lodges to support community-based tourism.
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