Annapurna Base Camp
A dramatic amphitheatre at 4,130m ringed by eight peaks above 7,000m, including Annapurna I (8,091m). The 7-10 day trek from Pokhara passes through Modi Khola gorge, bamboo forests, and Gurung villages. More accessible than EBC but equally spectacular at the top.
Local culture:Gurung Trekking Village Culture
Elevation
4,130m
Fitness
Strenuous
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn
Activities
2
Best For
Trekking9/10Photography9/10Adventure8/10Cultural5/10Spiritual5/10
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Best Time to Visit
Best monthsMarAprOctNov
Jan
January
Heavy snow above 3000m, trail to ABC often blocked
Feb
February
Improving, but trail above Deurali still snow-covered
Mar
Activities
♨️
Relaxation1.5h
Hot Spring Stop at Jhinu Danda
A natural riverside hot spring on the descent route, a genuine recovery stop after the trek's high stages.
Easy
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Trekking3h
Machhapuchhre Base Camp to ABC Trek
The trek's final stage, a short but high-altitude climb from MBC into the Annapurna Sanctuary amphitheatre itself.
Strenuous
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Approximate Costs
Teahouse double room (Chhomrong and above)
Rates increase with altitude; MBC and ABC run higher.
NPR 700
Teahouse room with attached bathroom, lower route
NPR 1,800
Best lodge on the route, double room
NPR 4,000
Dal bhat at a mid-route teahouse
NPR 700
Set meal near Machhapuchhre Base Camp/ABC
NPR 1,400
Multi-course teahouse dinner near ABC
NPR 2,800
Shared jeep, Pokhara to Nayapul/Kimche
NPR 900
TIMS card
NPR 1,000 if trekking through a registered agency.
NPR 2,000
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