Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Route

Quick Summary

Kathmandu → Pokhara → Jhinu Danda → Chhomrong → Bamboo → Deurali → Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) → Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) → Return via same route
Trekking Distance: 25 km (one way)
Total Days Required: 10-14 Days (two way)

➡️ Going Route

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Kathmandu

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara (200 km, 6–8 hrs) or flight (25–30 mins).

City 1,400 m

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Pokhara

Day 1: Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Day 2: Drive to Jhinu Danda (50 km, 3–4 hrs).

City 822 m

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Jhinu Danda

Day 2: Arrival & overnight stay.
Day 3: Trek to Chhomrong (5 km, 2.5–4 hrs).

Village 1,780 m

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Chhomrong

Day 3: Overnight stay.
Day 4: Trek to Bamboo (6 km, 5–6 hrs).

Village 2,170 m

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Bamboo

Day 4: Overnight stay.
Day 5: Trek to Deurali (8 km, 5–7 hrs).

Trek Stop 2,310 m

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Deurali

Day 5: Overnight stay.
Day 6: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (4 km, 2–3 hrs).

Trek Stop 3,230 m

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Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC)

Day 6: Overnight stay.
Day 7: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (2 km, 1.5–2.5 hrs).

Base Camp 3,700 m

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Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

Day 7: Arrival & overnight stay.

Base Camp 4,130 m

📋 Trek Requirements

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Permits Required

• ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area)
• TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)

Mandatory

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Guide Requirement

A licensed guide is required for foreign trekkers as per Nepal tourism regulations.

Required

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Best Season

• Spring: March – May
• Autumn: September – November

Best Visibility

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Fitness Level

Moderate fitness required. Expect 5–7 hours walking per day with altitude gain.

Moderate

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Travel Insurance

High-altitude trekking insurance covering evacuation is recommended.

Recommended

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