Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: 14 days

Walk into a circle of eight peaks, with the highest views on the final morning.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a 14-day trek from Kathmandu that climbs to 4,131 meters inside a natural amphitheater of mountains, with a professional English-speaking guide, all lodging, transport from the airport and shared transfers between towns included. The trek passes through rhododendron and oak forests, crosses suspension bridges and climbs stone steps to reach villages and high camps, then descends the same route back to the trailhead. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not included; all other meals during the trek are covered by your lodge stays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Kathmandu

• Meet at Tribhuwan International Airport
• Transfer to hotel by private vehicle
• Rest or visit office for trek details

Day 2 — Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive 200 km to Pokhara by tourist bus
• Lunch en route
• Overnight at guesthouse in Pokhara

Day 3 — Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri

• Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1 hour)
• Trek along Modi River to Birethani
• Climb to Hille and Tikhedhunga
• Steep ascent to Ulleri village
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 4 — Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

• Trek through rhododendron and oak forests
• Reach Banthanti
• Continue to Ghorepani
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 5 — Poonhill sunrise and trek to Tadapani

• Hike to Poonhill viewpoint (45 min)
• Enjoy sunrise and mountain views
• Return to Ghorepani for breakfast
• Trek to Tadapani
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 6 — Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong

• Descend through rhododendron forests
• Cross Kimsung River
• Climb to Gurjung village
• Ascend to Chhomrong village
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 7 — Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan

• Descend stone steps to Chhomrong Khola
• Cross suspension bridge
• Climb to Sinuwa
• Walk through jungle to Bamboo
• Descend steeply to Dovan
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 8 — Trek from Dovan to Deurali

• Walk through bamboo and rhododendron forests
• Pass waterfalls and temple
• Ascend to Hinku cave
• Reach Deurali with valley views
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 9 — Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp

• Pass river bed and climb to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
• Enjoy mountain views
• Continue to Annapurna Base Camp
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 10 — Trek from ABC to Sinuwa

• View sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp
• Trek back via MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, Bamboo
• Reach Sinuwa
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 11 — Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinu Hill

• Trek with views of Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre
• Stop for lunch in Chhumrung
• Overnight in lodge or tea house

Day 12 — Trek Jhinu Hill to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

• Visit natural hot springs near Modi River
• Trek to Nayapul
• Drive 1 hour to Pokhara
• Overnight at hotel in Pokhara

Day 13 — Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Drive 6-7 hours to Kathmandu by tourist bus
• Stop for 30-minute lunch break
• Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 14 — Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

• Drive to airport by private vehicle
• Stop briefly at Pashupatinath Temple for photos

The Experience

The trek begins when an airport representative meets you at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu and drives you to your hotel. After a rest day to acclimatize and meet your guide, you travel by tourist bus six hours to Pokhara, stopping for lunch on the way. From there, a one-hour drive takes you to Nayapul, where the actual trekking starts.

The route climbs gradually through forests and villages over the first few days, gaining height as you pass through Ulleri, Ghorepani and Tadapani. At Ghorepani, you wake before dawn for a two-hour hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters—the best viewpoint on the entire trail—then return for breakfast. From there the trail descends and climbs again through Chhomrong, a Gurung village, then drops steeply into a gorge where bamboo and rhododendron forests give way to glacial rivers and waterfalls. The final push to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,131 meters takes you through Machhapuchhre Base Camp, where you're surrounded by eight peaks: Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Himchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna 3 and Tent Peak.

The descent retraces your steps downhill for six to seven hours back to Sinuwa, then continues to Jhinu Hill, where a natural hot spring sits beside the Modi River—a 20-minute walk from your lodge. From Jhinu Hill, the final trek down to Nayapul takes five to six hours, then a one-hour drive returns you to Pokhara. The last two days are the return journey: a six-to-seven-hour bus ride back to Kathmandu with a lunch stop, and on your final morning, a private vehicle transfer to the airport, passing Pashupatinath Temple for photos if you wish.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Hindi.
• all accommodation in mountain lodges and hotels as listed in the itinerary.
• round-trip shared transfers from Kathmandu airport to your hotel and back.
• all transport by tourist bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner at every lodge during the trek.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Your guide handles navigation and lodges provide meals, leaving you free to focus entirely on walking and the mountain views around you.

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Top questions

What's the highest point I'll reach on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Annapurna Base Camp sits at 4,131 meters, the highest point on the trek. You'll also climb to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters on day five, which offers the clearest panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

How many days do I actually spend trekking versus traveling by bus?

You trek for nine days across the route from Nayapul to Annapurna Base Camp and back down to Nayapul. The remaining five days cover your arrival in Kathmandu, the bus journey to and from Pokhara, and your departure.

What mountains will I see from Annapurna Base Camp?

From the base camp, you see Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Himchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna 3 and Tent Peak arranged in a natural circle around the camp, with glacial terrain at the center.

Are meals included during the trek?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included at the mountain lodges where you stay each night. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not included, so you'll arrange those meals on your own in those cities.

What language does the guide speak?

Your professional guide speaks English and Hindi, and will be with you throughout the trek to explain the route, villages and mountains you pass.

Is there a hot spring on this trek?

Yes. At Jhinu Hill near the end of the trek, a natural hot spring with bathing ponds sits beside the Modi River, about 20 minutes' walk from your lodge—a chance to soak after days of walking downhill.