21st Sep, 2024 • 12:42 PM
Discover the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itineraries for 6-12 days. Trek to ABC for stunning views, local culture, costs, and tips for an unforgettable trekking adventure in Nepal.
Annapurna Base Camp is located at the heart of the Annapurna Mountain Range in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Gandaki province, Nepal. ABC Trek is part of the world-famous Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trek through the Gurung and mixed village with a terrace field, going from the dense forest to the glacier moraine. Without the need for acclimatization, the trek gives you a chance to experience more than 15 mountains with Annapurna I(8091 m|), Annapurna South (7219m), and Machhapuchre 6993m. 360-degree view of high mountains over your head from glacier to summit gives us the jaw-dropping experience of a lifetime.
The shortest Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary is a minimum of 6 days, but it can be stretched to 12 days including the Poon Hill Trek and Mardi Himal Trek. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is known as ABC Trek or Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. ABC Trek starts and finishes at Pokhara. Annapurna Base Camp trek also connects to Khopra Ridge/Danda Trek. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek takes you to the Shangri-la of Annapurna where you are amazed by the scenery and beauty of Mt Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. The shortest way follows the Modi River via Syaulibazar, Jhinudanda, Chhomorung Daurali, and MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp) and Annapurna Base Camp. This trek offers geographical variation from 800m to 4130 m with a huge variety of vegetation and wildlife, cultural variation, and lifestyle.
Photo: Annapurna I south face view while sunrise from Annapurna Base Camp
First, few days of the trek you will find warm weather, rice terrace fields, and mixed villages where people engage in different activities. As you climb up, the weather becomes cooler and you can observe the millet terrace fields with mixed crops and Gurung People and their stunning villages with unique lifestyles. The natural hot spring at Jhinudanda, the stunning view from Chhomrong village, the waterfall, the rocky landscape of Daurali, and MBC-the gate of Annapurna Sanctuary are the daily highlights of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
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Days
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Day 1
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Pokhara to Chhomrong
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2,170 m (7,119 ft)
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Day 2
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Chhomrong to Dovan
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2,500 m (8,202 ft)
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Day 3
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Dovan to Daurali
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3,200 m (10,498 ft)
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Day 4
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Daurali to ABC
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4,130m (13, 549 ft)
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Day 5
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ABC to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 6
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Sinuwa to Pokhara
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822 m (2,696 ft )
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The 6-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary is the shortest itinerary to reach ABC. The 6-day ABC trek is about 40km, and it offers less time to explore the village and local people's activities. However, you can witness (visit) main attractions such as Jhinudanda, Chhomrong, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and Annapurna Base Camp with 6 Days Itinerary.
6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a mid-priced trek in Nepal. The cost of 6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 80 USD to 100 USD per day, according to the service you take, however, Permits, accommodations, 3 times warm meals, and a guide are mainly included.
6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easy to medium difficulty. However, this trek is also doable for beginners. The lower part of trekking may be a bit difficult because of the hot weather and humidity and the higher part of the trek may be more difficult because of lack of air pressure. However, if you are a beginner and aren’t sure about 6 Days ABC Trek, we also offer 7 and 8 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek, which are explained below.
Photo: Annapurna South sunrise view from ABC
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Days
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Day 1
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Pokhara to Landruk
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1,565 m (5,134 ft)
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Day 2
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Landruk to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 3
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Sinuwa to Deurali
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3,200 m (10,498 ft)
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Day 4
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Daurali to ABC
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4,130m (13,549 ft)
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Day 5
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ABC to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 6
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Sinuwa to Jhinudanda
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1,780 m (5,840 ft)
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Day 7
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Jhinudanda to Pokhara
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822 m (2,696 ft)
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7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary covers a few stunning villages such as Dhampus, Tolka, and Landruk. These extra days offer a comprehensive experience of the local lifestyle and activities. Climbing up from Phedi -the old trekking route, and passing through the Dhampus and Pothana hills is of perfect beginning of the trek. Witnessing the terrace field with Annapurna Massif walking in the forest with little ups and downs makes the day fantastic and adventurous. Tolka and Landruk villages give you the perfect glimpse of the local lifestyle and villages.
7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a mid-priced trek in Nepal. The cost of 7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 80 USD to 100 USD per day, according to the service you take, however, Permits, accommodations, 3 times warm meals, and a guide are mainly included.
7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easy to medium difficulty. However, this trek is also doable for beginners. The lower part of trekking may be a bit difficult because of the hot weather and humidity and the higher part of the trek may be difficult because of the high altitude. The geological terrain gradually ascends however sometimes we climb up and down such as Chhomrong and Sinuwa.
Photo: Mt Annapurna I with stars from Annapurna Base Camp
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Days
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Day 1
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Pokhara to Ulleri
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2,050 m (6,725 ft)
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Day 2
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Ulleri to Ghorepani
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2,874 m (9'429 ft)
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Day 3
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Ghorepani to Tadapani
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2,630 m (8,628 ft)
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Day 4
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Tadapani to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 5
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Sinuwa to Deurali
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3,200 m (10,498 ft)
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Day 6
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Daurali to ABC
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4,130m (13,549 ft)
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Day 7
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ABC to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 8
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Sinuwa to Pokhara
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820 m (2,696 ft)
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8 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek adds another world-famous Poonhill View Point which is the cherry on the cake—diverting direction from Birethanti, walking through small Hamlet witnessing the Bhurundi River, and passing through the mix of Gurung and Magar village is a perfect beginning of the trek. Stopping at Tikhedhunda and climbing the thousands of stairs to the Magar village Ulleri warm up for the trek. Trekking to Ghorepani and Poonhill is an amazing experience to enjoy the Himalayas and nature.
After a fine sunrise at Poonhill, we head to Tadapani. The trails head to Chhomrong and up to Base camp which is your unforgettable journey.
8 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a mid-priced trek in Nepal. The cost of 8 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 80 USD to 100 USD per day, according to the service you take, however, Permits, accommodations, 3 times warm meals, and a guide are mainly included.
8 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easy to medium difficulty. However, this trek is also doable for beginners. The lower part of trekking may be a bit difficult because of the hot weather and humidity and the higher part of the trek may be difficult because of the high altitude. The geological terrain gradually ascends however sometimes climbing up and down such as Ulleri, Chhomrong, and Sinuwa. Elderly trekkers or family trekkers also can do 8 8-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek using the shortest way, walking fewer hours and gaining less high elevation.
Photo: Chhomrong Village with Mt. Annapurna South
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Days
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Day 1
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Pokhara to Ulleri
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2,050 m (6,725 ft)
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Day 2
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Ulleri to Ghorepani
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2,874 m (9,429 ft)
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Day 3
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Ghorepani to Tadapani
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2,630 m (8,628 ft)
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Day 4
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Tadapani to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 5
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Sinuwa to Deurali
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3,200 m (10,498 ft)
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Day 6
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Daurali to ABC
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4,130m (13,549 ft)
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Day 7
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ABC to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 8
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Sinuwa to Landruk
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1,565 m (5134 ft)
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Day 9
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Landruk to Pokhara
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822m (2,696 ft)
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9-Day Annapurna Base Camp is an extended plan of the 8-day itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp trekking. The 9 Days ABC trek follows the same route until the second last day of the trek. The last day passes through Landruk village and finishes at Pokhara.
*.9 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a mid-priced trek in Nepal. The cost of 9 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 80 USD to 100 USD per day, according to the service you take, however, Permits, accommodations, 3 times warm meals, and a guide are mainly included. Cost may also vary according to the number of the group. Don’t forget to get a discount if you are joining a group.
9 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easy to medium difficulty. However, a longer duration trek may make you more tired. 9 Days ABC trek is also doable for beginners. The lower part of trekking may be more difficult because of the hot weather and humidity and the higher part of the trek may be difficult because of high altitude. The geological terrain gradually ascends however sometimes climbing up and down such as Ulleri, Chhomrong, and Sinuwa. Elderly trekkers or family trekkers can also trek to Annapurna Base Camp with our 9 9-day itinerary using the shortest way, walking fewer hours, and gaining less high elevation.
Photo: View of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna III from Sinuwa
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Days
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Day 1
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Pokhara to Ulleri
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2,050 m (6,725 ft)
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Day 2
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Ulleri to Ghorepani
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2,874 m (9,429 ft)
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Day 3
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Ghorepani to Tadapani
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2,630 m (8,628 ft)
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Day 4
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Tadapani to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 5
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Sinuwa to Deurali
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3,200 m (10,498 ft)
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Day 6
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Daurali to ABC
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4,130m (13,549 ft)
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Day 7
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ABC to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 8
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Sinuwa to Landruk
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1,565 m (5,134 ft)
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Day 9
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Landruk to Dhampus
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1,650m (5,413 ft)
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Day 10
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Dhampus to Pokhara
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822m (2,696 feet)
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10 Days itinerary Annapurna Base Camp is another extension of the previous 9 Days itinerary Annapurna Base Camp. The last day where you can spend your leisure day at a place such as Dhampus or at Australian base camp. Dhampus and Australian Camp are the best overnight hiking close to Pokhara. 10 Days ABC Trek known as Poon Hill Trek with ABC.
10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a mid-priced trek in Nepal. The cost of 10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 80 USD to 100 USD per day, according to the service you take, however, Permits, accommodations, 3 times warm meals, and a guide are mainly included.
10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easy to medium difficulty. However, this trek is also doable for beginners. The lower part of trekking may be more difficult because of the hot weather and humidity and the higher part of the trek may difficult because of high altitude. The geological terrain gradually ascends however sometimes climbing up and down such as Ulleri, Chhomrong, and Sinuwa. Elderly trekkers or family trekkers also can do 10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek using the shortest way, walking fewer hours and gaining less high elevation.
Photo: Mt. Dhaulagiri Range from Poonhill while sunset
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Days
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Itinerary
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Altitude
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Day 1
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Pokhara to Ulleri
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2,050 m (6,725 ft)
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Day 2
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Ulleri to Ghorepani
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2,874 m (9,429 ft)
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Day 3
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Ghorepani to Tadapani
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2,630 m (8,628 ft)
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Day 4
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Tadapani to Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 5
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Sinuwa to Deurali
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3,200 m (10,498 ft)
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Day 6
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Daurali to ABC
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4,130m (13,549 ft)
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Day 7
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ABC to Bamboo| Sinuwa
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2,340 m (7,677 ft)
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Day 8
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Sinuwa to Jhinu Danda
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1,780 m (5,840 ft)
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Day 9
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Jhinudanda to Rest Camp
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2,700 m (8,858 ft)
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Day 10
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Rest Camp to High Camp
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3,550m (11,646 ft)
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Day 11
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High Camp to MBC to Kalimati
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1,945m (6,381 ft)
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Day 12
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Kalimati to Pokhara
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822m (2,696 ft)
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12 Days itinerary Annapurna Base Camp connects three main attraction Poon Hill 3,200 m, Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m, and Mardi Base Camp (4,500 m) of the front Annapurna Himalaya. 12 Days itinerary Annapurna Base Camp trek is demanded and the trek with the most satisfaction level of the whole Annapurna region. 12 Days ABC Trek is also known as Poon Hill ABC Trek with Mardi Himal.
12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered a mid-priced trek in Nepal. The cost of 8 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 80 USD to 100 USD per day, according to the service you take, however, Permits, accommodations, 3 times warm meals, and a guide are mainly included.
12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek is easy to medium difficulty. However, this trek is also doable for beginners. The lower part of trekking may be more difficult because of the hot weather and humidity and the higher part of the trek may difficult because of high altitude. The geological terrain gradually ascends however sometimes climbing up and down such at Ulleri, Chhomrong, and Sinuwa. Elderly trekkers or family trekkers also can do 12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek using the shortest way, walking fewer hours and gaining less high elevation.
Photo: Annapurna Sanctuary from Mardi View Point
We at GotheHimalya have been organizing treks to Annapurna Base Camp since, 2018 and our founder, Mr.Deependra Chapai has worked as a guide since 2009, he is also a cultural Anthropologist and passionate about Photography. So we have the experience to make your trip memorable, once in a lifetime.
