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An 11-day teahouse trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghandruk, combining high alpine scenery, Gurung villages, and hot springs. Perfect for fit hikers who want a classic Himalayan sanctuary route with guide-supported logistics.
An 11-day teahouse trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghandruk, combining high alpine scenery, Gurung villages, and hot springs. Perfect for fit hikers who want a classic Himalayan sanctuary route with guide-supported logistics.
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Operated by Well Plan Trekking · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
You step from the rhododendron-scented switchbacks into a bowl of rock and sky—Annapurna’s glaciated ridges pressing close, wind carving the thin air. The trail climbs from terraced farmland and Gurung villages through bamboo and oak, opening onto the high amphitheater around Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), where the mountain seems to lean in and breathe with you.
challenging.
10–11 days.
Good cardiovascular fitness and experience with multi-day uphill hiking; comfortable carrying a daypack and walking 4–7 hours daily.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card are required; most operators handle permits but keep ID handy.
Night temperatures can fall well below freezing (often -5°C to -15°C) depending on season; daytime at ABC can be near freezing with strong sun.
Physically fit beginners with multi-day hiking experience can complete it with a guide, but altitude and sustained climbs make it more appropriate for those prepared for challenging days.
Basic health posts exist in larger villages; serious cases require evacuation to Pokhara for proper medical care—travel insurance with evacuation is recommended.
The Annapurna Sanctuary was long a remote grazing and pilgrimage area for local communities; trekking opened after conservation measures and regulated permits in the late 20th century.
Visitors must follow ACAP rules—stay on trail, avoid single-use plastics, and use lodge facilities responsibly to reduce human impact in the fragile alpine zone.
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