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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Classic
Duration: 12 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: More than 1000 m ascent per day
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The trek to the Annapurna Base Camp is one of Nepal's classics, and rightfully so! Starting at an elevation of 1300 meters, the route takes you through very different terrain, from dense Rhododendron forests to high alpine terrain of towering rock faces and tumbling glaciers. The first highlight is the climb to Poon Hill, an incredible vantage point with views of the chunky Dhaulagiri (8176m), the entire Annapurna Massif and the sacred mountain Machhapuchhare, or Fish Tail mountain. After Poon Hill you traverse to the northeast, headed towards the Annapurna Sanctuary.
The Annapurna Base Camp sits on a ledge, surrounded by many peaks of over 7000 meters. From your lodge you may see avalanches thundering down the steep slopes. But don't worry, the base camp is a safe place and was established by the French expedition that managed to scale the very first 8000 meter peak back in 1950. The location hasn't changed since. The relatively low altitude of ABC at 4130m make this trek more accessible that its popular counter parts Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp, that all exceed the 5000 meters mark. Still, it's not a walk in the park with nearly 3000 meters of vertical ascent and descent. The views are worth it!
Itinerary
Day
1
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
After an early breakfast at your hotel we drive along the Trisuli and Mashyangdi River to reach Pokhara. We will see the beautiful river view and the views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu as well during the driving. Pokhara itself is a traveller’s paradise full of natural wonders as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. After a 7 hour drive we will arrive in Pokhara and stay overnight at a hotel.
Pokhara
Day
2
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hile
Duration: 03:15 h
Distance: 8.22 km
Ascent: 540 m
Descent: 140 m
Our early drive will take us to Nayapul, the starting point of our trek. After a short hike, we will cross a suspension bridge and follow the bank of the Modi River to Birethanti. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail traverses a bamboo forest and passes several water streams and waterfalls. After some steady ascending, we will reach the village of Hile. Here we spend the night.
Hile
Day
3
Trek to Ghorepani
Distance: 10.7 km
Ascent: 1400 m
Descent: 20 m
After breakfast, we will trek to Ghorepani, a charming Gurung village amidst of the Himalayas. We will cross several small streams and continue ascending the stone staircases until we reach the village of Uleri. At Uleri, we will be welcomed with stunning mountain views of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Mount Machhapuchhre. We will keep trekking through the oak and rhododendron forest until we reach Ghorepani.
Ghorepani
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