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The North Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a new off-the-beaten-track trekking trail in Nepal, offering stunning views of snow-covered peaks and the lakeside city of Pokhara. The trail is a moderate teahouse and camping trek that can be completed within 9–10 days. It is a safe and high-potential trek, with major attractions including the world's tenth-highest Himalayas, Mt.Annapurna. The trek is best during autumn and spring, with the Nepalese Himalayan belt being lush and colorful during these seasons. The cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek varies depending on the itinerary and services chosen, with most treks taking 7–12 days. The cost ranges from $800 to $1500 per person, including permits, accommodation, food, guide, and porter fees.The North Annapurna Base Camp Trek, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, is a lesser-traveled trekking route in Nepal, aiming to reach the base camp of Annapurna I, the tenth-highest mountain in the world. The trek starts from Nayapul, a beautiful lakeside city, and continues through Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, Chhomrong, and Modi Khola Gorge. The main highlight is reaching Annapurna Base Camp at an altitude of 4,130 meters, offering stunning mountain views and a surreal amphitheater. The trek follows the Modi Khola Gorge, Bamboo and Deurali, and Jhinu Danda before reaching Chhomrong. The trek typically takes 9 to 12 days, depending on the itinerary and acclimatization days. The best seasons for the trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is stable and the skies are clear. Proper gear, permits, and acclimatization are essential for a successful and enjoyable trek to North Annapurna Base Camp.
The North Annapurna Base Camp trek offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and a unique opportunity to witness the local culture and lifestyle of the Gurung people. It is important to note that altitude sickness can be a risk during this trek, so it is crucial to take proper acclimatization days and listen to your body's needs. Additionally, hiring a knowledgeable guide can enhance your experience by providing valuable insights about the region's history and natural wonders.
After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be picked up by a private vehicle and drop you off at your hotel. You can rest in your hotel room and get rid of your jet lag from your flight to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you will be placed in a deluxe hotel. You will be provided with breakfast in the morning. So, rest well for we have a lot of new things to experience in the morning.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
Our second day is filled with beautiful scenic views from the ride to Pokhara, we will take a tourist bus to get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the landscapes and the mountains. We will stop on the way for lunch and reach Pokhara in around 6-7 hours. We will have dinner in Pokhara and stay at a hotel in Pokhara. You can also take a flight to Pokhara which takes about 25 mins.
Overnight stay at a hotel, Included meal Breakfast.
Our journey starts with 6-7 hours of drive from Pokhara to Tatopani passing through rhododendron forests, villages, and mountain views. Without sparing any time of the day we will hike for about 2 hours to reach Narchyang. We will spend the night in Upper Narchyang.
Overnight stay at Homestay, Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
We begin the day’s trek toward Chhotepa after breakfast. The hike will take you through a series of farmlands, grasslands, Lekhagaun, and also rivers like Ghalemch, and Mristi Khola. After about 7 hours of hiking, we will reach our destination and camp there.
Spend the night camping.Included meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
From Chhotepa our today’s destination will be Sandhikharka which will take about 6-7 hours to hike. Through the nearby streams and bamboo forest our trek continues and as we come out of the forest the NACP’S mountains look closer and it is the best treat of the day. We will spend the night in Sandhikharka camping.
Spend the night camping.Included Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
It is going to be a long trek from Sandhikharka to Annapurna Base Camp. For about 7-8 hours of hiking through Bhusket Mela, we reach North ABC.
Spend the night camping. Included Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).
On the 7th day of our trek, we will explore the unique beauty of this place. We will be able to see the pool of glacier water and a massive glacier ahead blocking the path of Tilicho Lake on the other side. On the same day, we will then return back to Sandhi Kharka and camp there.
Spend the night camping. Included Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).
We will trek back to Lower Narchyang passing through the river Humkhola in Chhotepa. It will take about 6-7 hours to reach Chhotepa. Then from Chhotepa, we take an off-road drive of about 1.5 hours to reach Lower Narchyang. We spend the night here in a Homestay.
Overnight stay at a Homestay. Included Meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).
On the last day of the North ABC trek, we trek back to Tatopani and then we take a short drive back to Pokhara.
Today we head back on a 6 to 7-hour drive to Kathmandu with many fond memories of Nepal and its unique culture and geography. These memories will last a lifetime.
| 14 Sep, 2023 from Kathmandu | 31 May, 2024 to Kathmandu | Duration 10 Days | From $ 1100/pers | Availability |
Trekking to North Annapurna Base Camp is offered by several agencies in Kathmandu as an all-inclusive package with a guide and porters. It is also popular to do this trek by hiring your own staff, guides and porters are easy to find in Kathmandu and Pokhara and this way is cheaper than a package trek.
You can book a tour when you arrive through a local agency or beforehand through an agency online. Most international and local companies use the same local guides and porters. Hand your money to a company you trust, because in the end they are responsible for your safety and you want to go with a company using the best staff.
Organizing your own trek with guides and porters sound very expensive, but is actually a very affordable way of trekking. We found the route easy to follow, and it is reasonably well-marked. If you are not an experienced trekker or are walking alone a guide is a good idea. If you do not want to carry your own pack, hire a porter. Many solo trekkers hire a guide as a company, it is not good to trek alone and is good to support the local economy.
Two permits are required to do this trek, a TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) and an Entry Permit for the North Annapurna Conservation Area. Both permits can be purchased at the tourism office in Pokhara, if needed visas for staying in Nepal can also be extended here. The permits are checked along the way.
Make sure not to bring too much stuff especially if you’re planning to do the trek without a porter. You won’t need much every night you stay and eat at a guesthouse, no need to carry camping or cooking gear. The most useful thing we had was our LifeStraw bottles. First, they save you quite a lot on buying drinking water. Second, it’s great for the environment.
Annapurna Base Camp trek can be started and finished at different places. If you’re going to walk the ABC trek as a separate trek without combining it with other routes the best places to start and finish are Kande and Ghandruk. You can do it either way starting at Kande (as we did) and finishing in Ghandruk or the other way around. The total distance and the ascent will be the same.
If you want to extend the trek you can combine it with one of the other routes many trekkers combine ABC with the Poon Hill trek. In this case, you start in Nayapul. To do these two trek together you’ll need 8-10 days.
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