Annapurna Base Camp

The route

ABC delivers the most concentrated mountain experience in Nepal. The trail climbs through bamboo and rhododendron forest into the sanctuary — a natural cirque ringed by Annapurna I, South, Hiunchuli, and Machapuchare. Lower altitude than EBC, accessible from Pokhara, and well-supported with teahouses throughout.

Starts

Nayapul (1,070 m)

Ends

Nayapul (1,070 m)

1. Day 1
   Pokhara → Ghandruk

   Gurung village entry
   18 km · 5h

   1,940 m
2. Day 2
   Ghandruk → Chhomrong

   Cross into Modi Khola valley
   10 km · 5h

   2,170 m
3. Day 3
   Chhomrong → Dovan

   Bamboo and waterfall corridor
   12 km · 6h

   2,600 m
4. Day 4
   Dovan → Deurali

   Enter the sanctuary mouth
   7 km · 4h

   3,230 m
5. Day 5
   Deurali → ABC

   Reach Annapurna Base Camp
   9 km · 6h

   4,130 m
6. Day 6
   ABC → Bamboo

   Long descent, sunrise from ABC first
   16 km · 7h

   2,310 m
7. Day 7
   Bamboo → Jhinu Danda

   Riverside hot springs
   14 km · 6h

   1,780 m
8. Day 8
   Jhinu Danda → Pokhara

   Trail end at Siwai
   14 km · 4h

   820 m

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