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A compact, five-day trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp that climbs through rhododendron forest, traditional Gurung villages and high Himalayan moraines to a 4,130 m glacial amphitheater. Expect tea-house stays, steep stone steps and sunrise views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna giants.
A compact, five-day trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp that climbs through rhododendron forest, traditional Gurung villages and high Himalayan moraines to a 4,130 m glacial amphitheater. Expect tea-house stays, steep stone steps and sunrise views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna giants.
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Operated by ABC Trek and Tour · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Morning light breaks across pine and rhododendron as the trail climbs, and for a few heartbeats you are entirely measured by breath and step: a river dares you to move faster, a moraine pushes the skyline forward. The Annapurna Base Camp trek threads steep stone steps, high suspension bridges and terraced farmland, finishing in a bowl of granite where Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre loom like living maps.
challenging.
5 days.
Good aerobic fitness with experience on multi-day hikes and the ability to hike 5–8 hours a day at altitude.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS are required; guides commonly arrange these before you enter the trailhead.
Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Sep–Nov) offer the clearest weather and rhododendron blooms or stable post-monsoon skies; winter is cold and summer is wet.
ABC sits around 4,130 m; altitude sickness is possible—pace your ascent, stay hydrated and report symptoms to your guide immediately.
Tea houses provide basic twin rooms with shared bathrooms and hot meals (dal bhat, soups, noodles); bring cash as card facilities are limited past Pokhara.
The Annapurna region is home to Gurung and Magar communities and was designated the Annapurna Conservation Area in the 1980s to protect landscapes while supporting community tourism.
Respect carry-in/carry-out policies, minimize single-use plastics, and use local guides—community-managed lodges channel tourism revenue into conservation and village services.
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