How long is the Annapurna base camp trek?

It depends on which route you chose according to your time-frame; the shortest base camp can be done in 6-7 days and the longest to 12-14 days and you also can string some other trek if you want to. Our 10 days Annapurna base camp is designed at optimum for normal pace-trekkers in which you can enjoy the Annapurna base camp trek fully while combining other areas of the Annapurna region as well. Covering a distance of 75 km approximately, with 10-12 km per day hiking for 6 hours every day for beginners.

Is the Annapurna base camp trek dangerous?

Normally, Snowfall takes place in the Himalayas of Nepal before winter and till the end of the winter season which is from November to the end of January. so, if it snows heavy there is a big chance of an avalanche in between Deurali to Machhapuchhare base camp which can be Dangerous trekking to Annapurna base camp, rest are normal trail throughout the year.

Is Annapurna hard to climb?

Annapurna is the second hardest mountain to climb just after k2. Steeper slopes, high avalanche risk makes it harder to summit Mount Annapurna.

Do you get altitude sickness in Annapurna base camp trek?

Normally people start feeling altitude illness after 3000 meters above sea level. The last destination of Annapurna base camp is at an altitude of 4130 meters above sea level. The main reason for altitude sickness is gaining elevation quicker in a short span of time. So in this trek, you need to go slowly after Deurali (3200m) onwards which helps to acclimatize your body.

How much it cost for accommodation in Annapurna base camp trek?

The cost of accommodation varies on what type of accommodation you choose such as a normal room just with a bed or a room with a toilet inside (in someplace). Normal room cost about $4-5 USD and comfort room cost from $15 USD above.

How much it cost for food in Annapurna base camp trek?

Annapurna base camp trek provides an extensive choice of menu prices ranging from $3 USD to $12 USD per item meal and also it depends upon the altitude as well. Every area of the Annapurna region has the same menu and price, so nothing to worry about expensive and bargaining. Price is fixed with hygienic foods.

How is the accommodation in Annapurna base camp trek?

There is not the extensive choice of accommodation like the Everest region in the Annapurna base camp trek. the accommodation you find is teahouse accommodation which is with two or more beds in one room. And in some places, you can find a room with a toilet inside.

How much does it cost for Annapurna base camp trek?

It depends on what kinds of food, accommodation, number of days, starting point, and service you desire during your trek, as well as you want flight or ground transportation to reach the starting point. So normally Annapurna base camp trek costs from a minimum of $675 USD to $ 1000 USD above.

Can I trek Annapurna base camp without guide?

Yes, you can trek Annapurna base camp without a guide but we recommend travelers to trek with a guide or with your friend as there are few bad incidents that happened to solo travelers around this region. This was due to diverse trekking trails with almost no signboard to indicate the location. Trekking with a local guide gives you information about local culture and their tradition as well as they can assure some safety or bring help when you need it.

Can I trek solo or on my own in Annapurna base camp?

Yes, you can trek solo or at own your own to Annapurna base camp but our recommendation is not to do so as this doesn’t ensure your safety and help when you need an emergency. Moreover, you won't be able to understand much of the culture and tradition of locals without through local Nepali guide.

Is there mobile connectivity in Annapurna base camp trek?

The Internet has become part of our life, these days normally internet, mobile network, and electricity are accessible everywhere in the Himalayas of Nepal. Annapurna region provides network facilities as well, in tea-house, we will be connected with WiFi paying a certain amount of money and you can also use SIM cards for data packages which are cheap and affordable. This mobile network works normally in all the Annapurna region, but sometimes weather conditions might affect network connection.

Is Annapurna harder than k2?

Both K2 and Annapurna I are above 8000 meters' mountain but Annapurna has the highest death rate of 32% in which Out of 191 climbers 61 climbers have died so far on Annapurna I, the steep climb of 3 kilometers of the wall makes it a harder mountain to summit.

Which is better Annapurna or Everest?

Annapurna and Everest region both are popular trekking destination in Nepal and both carries its own variation, culture, and diversity, making both the region different from each other. Annapurna is in the western part where lies the 10th highest mountains in a long range of Annapurna, trekking in this region you can experience variation in climate as you go through tropical climate zone to alpine climate zone and so as the different ethnic group of people, culture, religion and their tradition living in lower elevation to higher elevation. Regarding Everest, it is in the eastern part of Nepal where lies the highest mountains in the world. In this trek, you start from the temperate zone to the alpine zone. People living in Everest are mostly Sherpas of which their culture and religion are similar to Tibetan.

How do I train to Annapurna base camp?

We recommend you to do those exercises which help with your cardio and breathing. The most recommended one is to go hiking in hills even though it is lower in elevation. Doing up and down on the mountains helps your breathing and becomes habitual going up and down. Similarly, you can do cycling, running, swimming, jogging, etc. which are good to build your stamina and endurance level.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 Days Cost and Itinerary 2025

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal and is always the best for first-time trekkers. The entire area falls under a conserved area called the 'Annapurna Conservation Area Project' (ACAP).

The unique biodiversity, the beautiful mountains, the beautiful scenery, the panoramic views, and the unique multi-ethnic and multi-culture diversity of the people residing in the area make the Annapurna Region the world’s most popular destination with thousands of visitors every year from around the globe.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek mainly starts from the Pokhara, the city of lakes. This trek will take you to one of the most deserved areas of Nepal to be called, the ‘Region of Paradise’. The trail itself is myriad with the carnival atmosphere.

Annapurna Region being one of the myriad regions is home to dozens of trekking trails in Nepal, with different ethnic settlements and flora and fauna.

This region holds the beauty of nature and culture leading to Jomsom, Annapurna Base Camp, Fishtail Base Camp, Mustang (the last forbidden kingdom), Manang, Mardi Himal Base Camp, Tilicho Lake, etc and around the Annapurna circuit trek crossing the highest point at Thorong La Pass at 5416 meters above sea level.

In between the mountain lies the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the deepest in the world. The trek also passes Muktinath (3880M), a holy site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous and renowned trekking trails. Each year thousands of trekkers enjoy this panoramic trail. Mt. Annapurna (8091m) which is the 10th highest mountain in the world had the first human step on the summit in 1950 AD led by the French expedition team Maurice Herzog lies in this region.

Like other treks in the Annapurna region, Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins from Pokhara, the paradise of Nepal and famously known as the ‘city of lakes. This trek passes through cascading waterfalls, beautiful villages, rivers, suspension bridges, terraced farmlands, lush rhododendron forests, and hearth-touching mountain views before reaching the mighty Mt. Annapurna Base Camp.

Overall, you can say it's a 360-degree panoramic view and a research-oriented trek, as the journey starts from the hill towards the mountain encountering nature along with the different ethnical people residing beneath the massif Himalayas.

This 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a trek as well as a tour in one package. Thus, keeping this in mind, the ABC itinerary is specially designed for trekkers whose desire is to be at the Base Camp of Annapurna but are restricted by their busy schedules.

Understanding the importance and interest of the trekkers, Discover Altitude Trek has arranged a program that makes every traveler comfortable and easy to fulfill their dream come true.

During the trek, you will be passing the largest forest of Rhododendron, with the sound of chirping birds, Lophophorus, deer, monkeys,s, etc. This trek makes you see two top ten highest mountains Mt. Annapurna (8091m/26545ft), the world’s 10th tallest peak, and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m/26796ft), and many more in a more relaxed and easy way.

Discover Altitude has a specially designed Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.

For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map have been provided. As it is a moderate trek below the Himalayas, so trekkers can visit this trail every season of the year.

Regarding the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost, it varies on the number of days and also from the starting point, as the itinerary can be started from Kathmandu and also from Pokhara and you can fly and drive as well.

For detailed information, please feel free to contact us via Email: at [email protected] or WhatsApp: +977-9841161593

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Teju and Chandra looked after me incredibly well

I booked a four-day trek with Discover Altitude but due to altitude sickness could only complete three days of it. The trip went ahead despite my being the only participant, which I really appreciated. Teju was an amazingly friendly and helpful guide and even carried my daypack for me as I was feeling faint. He also kindly rearranged the trip so I could cut it short and return to Pokhara early. Chandra was also a very helpful and friendly porter. Be warned that the hotel in Ghandruk is freezing so bring your own superwarm sleeping bag and hot water bottle like I did (nice and cosy wood fire in the lounge however!) Really appreciated the company being so flexible and helpful when I didn't feel well enough to do the four days - everyone is affected by altitude differently and I was sadly someone who couldn't handle it.

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

Very good service

We did two treks with Discover Altitude, Annapurna and Everest Base Camp, everything went very well, the guides were very attentive and experienced, all the equipment was available for anything we always needed, very good service.

Great experience!

Sherpa Tej and I trekked for 4 days through the Himalayas. Tracks were relatively easy, and the views were stunning. Tej is a very good guide and arranges beautiful guesthouses with tasty food. Highly recommend it.

Short Annapurna circuit

Went on a short version of the Annapurna Circuit. Had an awesome time! Went in the middle of the monsoon season. Had a smooth trek with my guide Amar. He was kind and knowledgeable. Made getting around very easy. Bring some flexibility and an open mindset into the mountains, and you’ll have a good time!

No rain, no crowds, and warm weather which was great, but also lots of cloud cover, so limited views of the high peaks. Hope to come back for another trek in the future!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

No. of Person	Price Per Person
1 person	US$1199
2 - 5 people	US$1099
6 - 10 people	US$999
11 - 16 people	US$899

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 10 Days

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Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport and Transfer to your respective hotels.

Day 2:Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and trek to Ghandruk

Day 3:Trek to Chhomrong

Day 4:Trek from Chhomrong to Dobhan

Day 5:Trek from Dobhan to Annapurna Base Camp Via Machhapuchhre Base Camp

Day 6:Descend to Bamboo

Day 7:Descend to Jhinu Hot Spring

Day 8:Descend to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

Day 9:Pokhara to Kathmandu Drive

Day 10:Transfer to International Airport

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Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and During the Trek

Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara

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Guide and Porter During the Trek and Our Liability

Trekking Permits

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Teju and Chandra looked after me incredibly well

Lisa J, Australia

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

Alden S, United States

Very good service

nachov83, Spain

Great experience!

Rens V, Netherlands

Short Annapurna circuit

Ma N, Hungary

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

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Q1. How long is the Annapurna base camp trek?

Q2. Is the Annapurna base camp trek dangerous?

Q3. Is Annapurna hard to climb?

Q4. Do you get altitude sickness in Annapurna base camp trek?

Q5. How much it cost for accommodation in Annapurna base camp trek?

Q6. How much it cost for food in Annapurna base camp trek?

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Q8. How much does it cost for Annapurna base camp trek?

Q9. Can I trek Annapurna base camp without guide?

Q10. Can I trek solo or on my own in Annapurna base camp?

Q11. Is there mobile connectivity in Annapurna base camp trek?

Q12. Is Annapurna harder than k2?

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