Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 10 Days

Begin the day with a cultural sightseeing tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.

Then, have an enjoyable 25-minute flight to Pokhara, a key starting point for most Annapurna trek journeys. Appreciate the view of the Annapurnas and the Dhaulagiri peaks from the plane.

In Pokhara, experience the peaceful lakeside ambiance before commencing your Annapurna Base Camp trekking route.

Max. Altitude: 821m/2,694ft. ()

After breakfast, travel to Jhinu Danda from Pokhara through the hills and terraces. This is where your 10-day Annapurna Base Camp trek begins, marking the official start of your Annapurna Base Camp trekking adventure.

You will begin walking through the forest and cross a few hanging bridges along the Modi Khola river until you reach Bamboo.

This stretch reveals the stunning natural beauty of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

The trail for today’s trek leads you further into the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route. You will encounter dense forests of bamboo and rhododendrons.

As you go higher up, you will find that the valley gets narrower, and alpine surroundings start appearing.

Deurali is a key acclimatization day in your ABC trekking as you move deeper into the Annapurna region and gradual climb prevents AMS.

Max. Altitude: 3,230m/10,597ft. ()

This is the most important day of your 10-day Annapurna Base Camp trek.

First, you will reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). Machhapuchhre is sacred (no climbing allowed). Also known a Fishtail mountain will be dominating the horizon here. Then head towards Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by Himalayan mountains on all sides.

The trail opens into a glacier basin with dramatic views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre, placing you right in the heart of the Annapurna sanctuary.

After reaching the Annapurna Base Camp, you’ll be rewarded with stunning 360° views, the essence of the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.

Rise early to see the sun rising over the Annapurnas, one of the most memorable moments of the Annapurna trek. 

After breakfast, make your way down through MBC and Deurali to Bamboo. The descent takes around 6–7 hours and is quite easy, but can be quite straining for the knees.

Descend for 5–6 hours through forest trails and stone staircases toward Jhinu Danda.

In the evening, you can take a rest at the hot springs near the riverbank, considered the best part of the Annapurna Base Camp trekking experience.

The hot springs are about twenty minutes downhill from the village and are a perfect natural recovery after your ABC trekking journey. This will help to refresh your tired muscles after days of trekking. 

After breakfast, drive back to Pokhara.

In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the Phewa Lake and watch the reflection of Machhapuchhre. 

This is your time to relax and unwind after completing your Annapurna Base Camp trek, marking a relaxing end to your ABC trekking journey.

You return to Kathmandu through a tourist bus while viewing the picturesque countryside.

You also celebrate the successful completion of your Nepal Annapurna Base Camp Trek in the evening with Nepalese farewell dinner. 

After breakfast, head to the airport for your next destination.

Your Annapurna trek through Nepal wraps up, but those Himalayan memories stick with you forever.