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    Nepal
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    Moderate
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    Lodge to Lodge Trek
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    Private Transport+Tourist Bus
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    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
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    Lodge To Lodge
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    Group Size: 1-16 Pax
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    4130m.

Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

  • Relish the mesmerizing sunrise over the Annapurna range atop the Poonhill viewpoint
  • Experience the Gurung culture and reception in villages en route to ABC
  • Enjoy the views of the Annapurna Massif from Machhapuchhre Base Camp and ABC
  • Relax at the hot springs at Jhinu Danda
  • Tour around the culturally prosperous Kathmandu Valley

About Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – also famous as the 'ABC Trek' is an illustrious journey in the Annapurna Himalayas, which brings you very close to the high mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and many more. It is a 10-day natural and cultural trip where you explore the charming natural attraction of green forests, flowers, rivers, waterfalls, white mountains, and more with Nepal's Gurung and Magar culture.

The Trekking trail leads through various climates, landscapes, and typical villages up to the Annapurna Base Camp. You will see magnificent views of high snow-capped mountains like Annapurna I, Himchuli, Baraha Shikhar, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail), and more from the Base Camp. Sunrise and Sunset colors on these high mountains look superb, which you can see from your guesthouse.

Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp is a moderate-l, so everyone with healthy determination can complete this trip. It can be a practice trip before the high passes adventure treks and the Everest Base Camp.

You will walk through several terrains and landscapes while trekking to the Annapurna Base camp. It is also famous as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The Annapurna Sanctuary is inside the Annapurna Conservation, rich in various flora, fauna, and other natural attractions with Gurung and Magar culture. Before reaching the Base Camp, you will walk through terraced rice fields and typical villages to dense rhododendron, oak, and bamboo forest.

10-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary Overview

The 10-day Trekking Itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp begins from Pokhara with a drive to Birethanti on the first day and treks to Ulleri through Matathanti, Lamo Duwali, Sudame, Hile, and Tikhedhunga. It is a pretty easy day, but the last part to Ulleri will be tuff because of ascending trail with 3000 plus stone steps.

After spending the first night in Ulleri, you trek to Ghorepani on the second day through a dense rhododendron forest. If you are on this trek in Spring, you will see nicely bloomed, colorful rhododendron flowers in the jungle.

On the third day, you hike to Poon Hill to see divine sunrise and magnificent views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif and walk back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, the trek goes to Tadapani, walking through the deep forest again. The trip goes to Chhomrong on the fourth day through long down and uphill trails. The Chhomrong is one of the big Gurung villages on a lap of small hills.

After Chhomrong, the trip goes to Dovan on the fifth day. The trail goes downward through Chhomrong Village for about half an hour and ascends to Sinuwa for an hour and a half. The trail enters the forest again after Sinuwa and goes through a deep valley of the Modi River. There are charming waterfalls along the way to Dovan and dense bamboo bushes.

After Himalaya Hotel, the trip goes to Deurali on the sixth day and the Annapurna Base Camp on the seventh through Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (MBC). When you reach close to MBC, the scenery changes dramatically with open views of the high mountains. You will see the magnificent color of the Annapurna Mountains in the evening with the sunset and see the massive Annapurna Glacier from very close.

After enjoying the sunrise view over the Himalayas, the trip returns to Bamboo through the same route on the 8th day and Jhinu Danda on the 9th. In Jhinu Danda, you enjoy hot springs and drive to Pokhara on the tenth day to complete the trek.

Note: This 10-day Itinerary is a classic one for usual trekkers, but you can do it in 9 days if you are a regular and experienced hiker.

Trek Map of Annapurna Base Camp


Annapurna Base Camp Trek Map with altitude detail

Frolic Adventure has set a 15 days trekking map for Annapurna Base Camp, which start counting the day with your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and ends with the final departure to your home. According to our trekking map, you spend nine nights in the mountains and arrive in Nepal's second-biggest city Pokhara on the 10th day of the trek.

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our airport agent will pick you up with a warm greeting and takes you to the hotel in private transport, where you will meet our tour operator and talk about the next day's program.

The second day of the trip map sets for a full-day Kathmandu tour when you visit four world heritage sites of UNESCO Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath), Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath (see open cremation) and prepare the trek in the evening.

After two nights stay in Kathmandu, the third day goes to Pokhara. We provide a tourist bus according to the service inclusion. You can fly instead of taking a long bus drive. You stay one night in Pokhara before the trek starts and another after the trip.

Our trip map of the Annapurna Base Camp trekking is dedicated to regular trekkers, but it can be changed according to your time and fitness. Also, for those who do not have enough time to complete a 10-day itinerary, we arrange a d-day short ABC Trek through different routes.

Best Time or Season to Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

Autumn and Spring are two recommended trekking seasons to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. However you can also hike in winter, but there are better times than summer. You will cross several wooden bridges over streams. The bridges stay slippery due to rain; it can not be safe to trek in the monsoon to the Annapurna Base Camp. Also, it rains a lot, and deep clouds cover the mountains. Check the information on the ideal trekking seasons to ABC below:

Autumn Season

September brings autumn and stays until November. It is the busiest and the best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Nature looks fresh, and the mountains are bright at this time in the Annapurna region, so we recommend visiting ABC in autumn for everyone. However, the first half of September still might have some rainy days, and clouds cover the mountains. The waterfalls are significant and attractive in September on the ABC trail.

There will be considerable numbers of trekkers on this trail in autumn, which can cause difficulties in some cases, like lack of accommodation. You might have to share a dormitory bed for a few nights, like at Himalaya Hotel, Deurali, and Annapurna Base Camp.

Spring Season

March to May is considered the spring season in Nepal, so it is also the best time for the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. It is a warm season compared to autumn, but some snowfall might be near the Base Camp. You see the magnificent forest around the Ghorepani Poon Hill area at this time with blooming rhododendron.

Trekking Preparation for Annapurna Base Camp

The ABC Trek is relatively easy. However, it is a mountain trip, so you must prepare well. First, you must be determined to be mentally prepared to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. It is better to read some articles about ABC Trek and watch videos that provide trip-related information.

After the mental preparation, the most important thing to be well prepared for the ABC Trek is physical training and exercises. It is recommended to hike a few hours every day or at least once a week for a few months before you go to Annapurna Base Camp. Remember to carry around 5-6 kg weight on your back while hiking because you will take this much on your daypack during the trek.

Besides hiking, you can also run a few kilometers/miles daily, suitable for cardio and leg exercise. If your legs are fit, knee and thigh shore won't be any problem from many up and downhill trails.

Annapurna Base Camp: What Can You Expect from the Trek

Divine Mountain Views

You will visit Poon Hill on the second day during the ABC Trek, which is a stunning viewpoint. You see divine mountain views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges with unblocked sunrise. Not just from Poon Hill, you see a similar view of Poon Hill while walking to Tadapani. Tadapani is also located on a hill station, so you see magnificent views of Mt. Fishtail and other tall mountains again.

You won't see many mountains after Chhomrong until Machhapuchchhre Base Camp because you will walk through a deep valley. Once you reach MBC, you will be above the tree line, and there is nothing to block the mountains. The views in the morning with the sunrise and in the evening with the sunset look mindblowing from the Annapurna Base Camp.

Walking Through Charming Nature

You will be walking through charming nature while trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. Green vegetation, flowers, Bamboo bushes, and more provide fresh air along the way in this trek. You will see many rivers and waterfalls on the side of the walking trails from the beginning until the Base Camp.

Experiencing Gurung and Magar Culture

The Annapurna region is home to Gurung and Magar ethnic people. These people have their own culture and customs. These people have been famous as the brave Gurkha in Indian and British regiments for a long time. They also do farming and gather in one place in the evening after a whole day of work in the field to sing and dance, which calls 'Rodhi.' You also have an opportunity to see this kind of program and join with them sometimes.

Trip Cost for Annapurna Base Camp

The trekking cost for the Annapurna Base Camp abstains from the service inclusion and number of people in the group. We operate a full-board trip, which includes a guide, porter, lodge, food, and legal paper for the trek, with heritage tours in Kathmandu. We also provide a trekking guide service if you want to hire a guide for the Annapurna Base Camp. Taking a guide seems cheaper initially, but the total costs come to the entire board in the end, and it may be vexing to manage things yourself. Check the price of the trek according to the group size below:

  • 1 Trekker: 1050 USD - Book the trip uper right botton
  • 2-4 Trekkers: 900 USD - Book Now
  • 5- 10 Trekkers: 850 USD - Book Now

We offer special discounts for more than two trekkers and families. Please get in touch with us through email or WhatsApp at +977 9851043624 to grab our special offer for this trek.

Trekking Agency for Annapurna Base Camp: Local Vs. Overseas

Hundreds of local and overseas trekking agencies are operating trekking trips to Annapurna Base Camp. You get a better offer from the local operator than an overseas one for this trek. Some people might be worried about payment difficulties and how trustworthy the local companies are before booking their trip.

You might have many questions about the trip before you go there, so the local agencies are well-update with every new change on the trekking route than overseas agencies. Hence, you get genuine information prompts if you book the trip with the Nepalese operator.

Explore Annapurna Base Camp with Frolic Adventure

After getting information about the trek, length of the trip, attractions, cost, and more, you should consider trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. Yes, you are thinking right that you are choosing a top destination to travel. Frolic Adventure provides you with an experienced guide who is certified by the Nepalese government.

We have been operating this trip since 2016 after guiding many trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp for over two decades. Remember us for a reasonable cost for your ABC Trek in Nepal.

 

Itinerary

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At Tribhuvan International Airport, our representatives will be on standby awaiting your arrival, from where you will be driven directly to your hotel. After well-deserved refreshments, you will be introduced to the guides, who will brief you on the trek. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: According to the arrival time
We begin our journey with a full-day cultural tour of the Kathmandu Valley, beginning from Swayambhunath and the mesmerizing views of Kathmandu valley from up the hill. We then head towards Pashupatinath, resonating with prayers and bells in homage to the gods. The journey then winds towards the historical and cultural center of Kathmandu Durbar Square, adorned with the history of a long lineage of Kings who ruled upon the nation. We end our journey through the UNESCO world heritage sites at Boudhanath with its captivating sunset views. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 9:00 am
At the beginning of the journey today, we head to Pokhara. The trip to the city of lakes begins from the valley leading out of its twisty roads reaching Prithvi Highway and the thrashing Trishuli River. The tranquil journey gives us a peek at the majestic Himalayas as we enter the mesmerizing Pokhara valley. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 820m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Tourist Bus
  • Departure Time: 7:00 am
Today, we begin our trek to ABC from Nayapul, located a 1-hour drive away from Pokhara. Trekking through the banks of Modi Khola, we reach the bustling hamlet of Birethanti. Continuing alongside the northern banks of Bhurungdi Khola, we get to the valley of Hile, beyond which lies Tikhedhunga, where we spend our first day on the go. Overnight stay at Tikhedhunga.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tikhedhunga
  • Altitude: 1540m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus + Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
The journey heads towards the scenic Ghorepani today and falls under the long days of traveling. The trail leading out of Tikhedhunga soon finds the arduous steep ascend to Ulleri. We continue our journey through patches of lush green forests filled with oak and rhododendron trees to reach Banthanti. The trail continues to go to Ghorepani, surrounded by forested lands and mesmerizing landscapes. Overnight stay at Ghorepani.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Ghorepani
  • Altitude: 2850m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
An early day as we make our way up to the scenic viewpoint of Poon Hill to witness the mesmerizing views of the Himalayan sunrise. The sights of Manaslu (8,163m), Gangapurna (7,454m), the fish-tailed Machhapuchhre (6,997m), Lamjung Himal (6,983m) accompanied by countless other Himalayas from the Great Annapurna Range is not a sight you come across often. We then descend to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue our journey to Tadapani through its ridges and alpine forests. Overnight stay at Tadapani.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tadapani
  • Altitude: 2610m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 5:00 am
One of the shorter days of the Annapurna base camp trek as we travel to Chhomrong. The journey begins with a downhill trek through lush green forests, alive with wildlife, to reach Gurjung Village, adorned by the culturally rich ethnic Gurung tribe. The trail stretches through alpine forests, and Nepali flatlands burdened with small ascends and descends before resting at Chhomrong. Overnight stay at Chhomrong.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Chhmrong
  • Altitude: 2170m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
The trail heading out of Chhomrong descends through the stone staircase to reach Chhomrong Khola and crosses it on a suspension bridge leading toward the lush green forests of bamboo and oak trees. The journey continues with another ascend, heading towards Kuldighar on the top of the hill before descending through familiar forests of oak and rhododendron trees to reach Dovan. Overnight stay at Dovan.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dovan
  • Altitude: 2600m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
The journey out of Dovan begins once again through the forested trail. Today's route is associated with the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, as the region surrounded by the mesmerizing Himalayas is believed to be home to the Goddess of Harvests. Continuing across the rugged Himalayan trail surrounded by stunning views of the Annapurna Range, we land at Deurali. Overnight stay at Deurali.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Deurali
  • Altitude: 3200m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
A short day of trekking but arduous and captivating in equal measures. Guided by the snowy ridges and rugged trail, we head towards the Annapurna base camp at 4130m after passing Machhapuchhre Base Camp. The trail leads past the mesmerizingly captivating views of Machhapuchhre (6,997m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Gangapurna (7,454m), Annapurna Fang (7,646m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), Annapurna III (7,555m) and sky-high peaks of the Annapurna Region. We spend overnight at the base camp enjoying the stunning views of a Himalayan sunset. Overnight stay at Annapurna Base Camp.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: ABC
  • Altitude: 4130m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
Today, we begin the journey downhill away from the canopy of the Himalayas. The trip heads down quickly, descending through the rugged Himalayan trail and reaching the ever-growing forests filled with Bamboo, oak, and rhododendron trees. In the company of stunning landscapes and small settlements, we continue our journey reaching the village of Bamboo. Overnight stay at Bamboo.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Bamboo
  • Altitude: 2310m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
Today, we visit Jhinu Danda, our final Himalayan settlement before Pokhara. The journey out of Bamboo rises alongside the hill reaching Kuldighar on the top, beyond which the downhill forest trail leads to Chhomrong Khola. Continuing the descending path, we go to Jhinu Danda, followed by a tranquil bath at the hot water springs—the perfect place to drown our aches after the mesmerizing journey through the Himalayas. Overnight stay at Jhinu Danda.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Jhinu Danda
  • Altitude: 1780m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
On today's final day of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, we begin our descent to Nayapul from Jhinu Danda. The trail continues through lush green forests surrounded by mesmerizing Hilly landscapes. Throughout the difficult hilly course, we encounter several trekkers and locals heading in and out of the region. After reaching Nayapul, we begin our journey to Pokhara, which takes about 1 hour via bus. You can enjoy the Lakeside area and celebrate the success of the trek. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 820m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk + Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
On the final day of the journey, we head back to Kathmandu, heading out of Pokhara through the tight bends of Prithvi Highway. Soon the thrashing Trishuli River joins us, crowded with rafters seeking adventure and thrill in her rocky curves. Once back in Kathmandu, we will head back to our hotel and enjoy the amenities before the farewell dinner with Frolic Adventure. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Tourist Bus
  • Departure Time: 7:30 am
Our representatives will again drop you back at Tribhuvan International Airport with the team's best wishes. We hope you had a lovely time with us.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Place: Home
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 3 hours earlier from the departure flight time

Cost Details

  • Airport picks up and drops by private car/van/bus.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in Kathmandu in a tourist standard hotel including breakfast as per the above itinerary on a twin-sharing basis.
  • 2-night Accommodation in Pokhara in the standard hotel including breakfast as per the above itinerary on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Private car/van/bus and a guide for the cultural tour 
  • All the ground transportation during the trip.
  • Your standard meal BLD during the trek with a cup of hot tea/coffee for breakfast
  • Fresh fruit after every dinner in the mountain
  • All necessary papers works, conservation area entry permits, TIMS cards,s and monument entrance fees
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
  • An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people).
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter.
  • An arrangement of an emergency helicopter service will be paid for by your travel insurance company.
  • Sleeping bag, down jackets, and duffle bags if you don't have 
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Frolic Adventure invites you to farewell dinner last night.
  • All government taxes (Gst) and Stationery expenses.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan international airport  (Kathmandu). 
  • Your travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Lunch and dinner while you are in the cities of Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • All entry fees for heritage sites.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like dessert/chocolate.
  • Hot shower/batteries charge/heater during the trek.
  • International airfare.
  • Tips for the guide, porter & driver. 
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.

Useful Info

Trekking Equipment for Annapurna Base Camp

Trekking gear for the Annapurna Base Camp depends on the season. If you plan a trek in the fall, pack warmer equipment than in the spring. Do not forget to pack rain gear if you are on a trip between the beginning of September and the end of May. You can see the essential gear list below for Annapurna Base Camp.

  • Duffel bag or rucksack
  • Daypack
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Down jacket
  • Half- and full-sleeve trekking shirts
  • Half- and full-sleeve trekking trousers
  • Thermal layers
  • Fleece jacket
  • Windproof jacket
  • Good-quality trekking boots
  • Sports shoes and water sandals
  • Quick-drier towel
  • Sleeping bag
  • Head torch
  • A few pairs of trekking socks
  • Rain gear
  • First-Aid kit
  • Sun lotion
  • Moisturizing cream
  • Lipbalm
  • Wet napkins
  • Swimming costume
  • Warm gloves
  • Extra camera battery
  • Powerbank
  • Flexible power socket

Accommodation, Food, and Drink on the Base Camp Route

There are plenty of guesthouses until Chhomrong, but limited lodges with limited rooms are up to the Base Camp. You must book Accommodations in Dovan, Himalaya, Deurali, MBC, ABC, and Bamboo. If you don’t reserve your space, you must share the capacity with others or seep into a tent. Even if you are a solo trekker during peak trekking season, you must share a room. All the rooms are standard, with no bathroom inside after Chhomrong village, but the beds are clean and comfortable.

The Foods in the Base Camp Trekking region are served from a Food Menu in every lodge where you stay. The Food course is mixed with local and Western items. It means you do not need to stay with local food all the time and do not need to bring your food for the Trek. Pizza from Chhorong to the Base Camp is one of the best dishes for lunch and dinner on the Annapurna Base Camp trail.

The ABC Region is a plastic-banded area, so you cannot buy bottled water. You can buy the boiled filter or refill the water in your bottle or camelback. You can also Drink normal water using purification methods.

Remember us for your best Trekking trip to the Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal. We operate this trek with safety and at a competitive cost. Frolic Adventure has decades of experience arranging Trekking trips in Nepal, like the Annapurna Base Camp. You may contact us directly if you have more questions about the trip.

How much does the Annapurna Base Camp permit cost, and where can I get it?

Annapurna Conservation Area entry permits and trekkers information management system (TIMS) cards are required for the base camp trip. The national trust can issue the ACAP permit for nature conservation offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara for individual trekkers. TIMS can be obtained from the Nepal Tourism Board's Kathmandu and Pokhara offices.

If you are on a group tour with us, we arrange all essential Trekking documents for the Annapurna Base Camp. A conservation entry permit costs 3,000 NPR per person for individual and group trekkers, but TIMS cards cost 10 USD for group trekkers and 20 USD for individuals.

How difficult is it to Trek to the Annapurna Base Camp?

Annapurna Base Camp is not a challenging Trek, but many are up and down hills. It can be a bit difficult if you are not the usual hiker.

How dangerous is it to Trek to Annapurna Base Camp?

Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp is not that dangerous in the usual Trekking season, but visiting in the winter and summer can be difficult sometimes.

How high is Annapurna Base Camp?

The Annapurna Base Camp is 4,130 m above sea level.

Do I get altitude sickness while Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp?

No. Most Annapurna Base Camp trekkers do not get altitude sickness. Some people might feel some altitude after Machhapuchhre Base Camp, but it won’t be challenging. The Trek begins at a low elevation and goes gradually to a higher elevation.

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