A 14-day guided trek from Pokhara into the Annapurna Sanctuary, this private route combines Poon Hill viewpoints with a final arrival at Annapurna Base Camp (4,230 m). Expect forested ascents, teahouse nights, and expansive alpine panoramas.
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You step out of the thin air and into a bowl of stone and ice where the Annapurna massif pins the sky—each dawn redrawing the ridge lines of Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and the sharply fluted Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
14 days
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness with experience of multi-day hikes; able to walk 4–7 hours daily on steep, uneven trails.
Wildlife
History
The Annapurna Sanctuary has long been home to Gurung and Magar communities; the modern trekking route developed with the rise of trekking tourism in the 1960s and creation of the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Conservation
The Annapurna Conservation Area manages permits and limits environmental impact; stick to marked trails, avoid single-use plastics, and use registered guides to support local conservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the 14-Day Private Annapurna Base Camp Trek today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize on schedule
Follow the itinerary’s staged climbs and use the Poon Hill stop to adjust before pushing above 3,000 m.
Permits and photos
Carry your passport and three passport-size photos for the ACAP permit and TIMS card required in the Annapurna region.
Footwear and traction
Sturdy waterproof boots with good grip will handle wet stone steps and muddy trails after rain.
Protect against sun and cold
High-altitude sun is intense and nights are cold—bring sunscreen, sunglasses and an insulated jacket.
Waterproof trekking boots
Support and waterproofing for long, uneven ascents and descents.
Down jacket (warm layer)
Lightweight insulation for cold nights at higher camps and early mornings.
winter
Trekking poles
Reduce knee strain on long descents and improve balance on slippery sections.
Packable rain shell
Lightweight protection for monsoon showers and windy ridgelines.
summer