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A compact 10-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp that begins with a scenic Pokhara flight and threads rhododendron forests, Poon Hill sunrise views, and the dramatic amphitheater of the Modi Khola gorge. Ideal for fit beginners with limited time.
A compact 10-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp that begins with a scenic Pokhara flight and threads rhododendron forests, Poon Hill sunrise views, and the dramatic amphitheater of the Modi Khola gorge. Ideal for fit beginners with limited time.
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Operated by Destination Unlimited Treks Expeditions Pvt Ltd · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A thin morning light picks out the serrated ridgelines as the small aircraft noses down into Pokhara; within an hour hikers trade the lake's calm for switchbacks that climb into fir and rhododendron. On the short Annapurna Base Camp route the valley tightens into the Modi Khola gorge, the trail threading steep terraces and stone staircases toward a wide, bowl-shaped amphitheater of rock and ice at 4,130 m.
challenging.
10 days.
Good aerobic fitness and experience with multi-day hikes; able to walk 4–7 hours on uneven terrain for consecutive days.
You need the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card; these are obtained in Pokhara or via your operator before the trek.
The trail reaches 4,130 m at ABC, so altitude effects are possible; follow a gradual ascent profile, hydrate, and report symptoms early.
Yes—this itinerary stays in local tea-house lodges that provide basic meals and beds; standards vary by village.
Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) offer the most stable weather and visibility; spring adds rhododendron blooms.
The Annapurna Sanctuary has long been a grazing and trade landscape for Gurung and Magar communities; modern trekking routes grew from these paths in the late 20th century.
Trekking passes through the Annapurna Conservation Area—minimize waste, use established trails and lodges, and support local conservation fees collected via permits.
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