TOUR SUMMARY
Route, Duration & Highlights
A compact 7-day ABC trek from Pokhara (or Kathmandu connection) through Ghandruk, Chhomrong, Bamboo, Deurali & MBC to Annapurna Base Camp. Expect lush rhododendron forests, Gurung culture, suspension bridges, hot springs at Jhinu Danda, and a grand amphitheatre of giants: Annapurna I, South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna and more.
Duration
6 Nights / 7 Days
Route
Pokhara → Nayapul → Ghandruk → ABC → Jhinu → Pokhara
Max Altitude
4,130–4,200 m (ABC)
Difficulty
Moderate • 5–8 hrs/day
Season
Best: Mar–Jun & Sep–Dec
- Diverse landscapes: forests, terraces, glacier valley
- Gurung & Magar culture (Ghandruk, Chhomrong)
- Hot springs at Jhinu Danda; longest Kaski suspension bridge
- Within Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP)
- Visit both MBC & ABC in 7 days
Fixed Departures — 2025/26
- Oct–Nov: Weekly (Sat)
- Mar–May: Weekly (Sat)
- Dec–Feb: On request
Pricing
- Tea-house Trek (Group 2–12): On Request (per person)
- Private Trek: Custom (route / hotels / porter)
- Single Room: On request (where available)
Includes permits (ACAP/TIMS), guide, standard tea-house lodging and meals as per plan. Flights/vehicles Pokhara ↔ trailhead as per selection (Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight).
DETAILED PLAN
7-Day Itinerary
Tap each day to expand the details. Distances and hours are indicative.
Hotel pickup, drive to Kimche/Nayapul (as road permits), short trek to Ghandruk — the largest Gurung village on the ABC trail. Overnight at lodge.
Undulating trail through forests, farms and rivers via Chhomrong to Sinuwa. 6–8 hrs walking depending on pace. Overnight at lodge.
Gradual ascent inside the valley, mostly forested sections and river crossings; reach Deurali for the night.
Uphill to Machhapuchhre Base Camp for striking views of Fishtail and the Annapurna range, then continue to ABC for sunset (weather permitting).
Dawn views of Annapurna I & the amphitheatre. Long descent back down the valley to Bamboo. Overnight at lodge.
Retrace via Sinuwa & Chhomrong, then descend to Jhinu Danda. Enjoy the natural hot springs by the Modi Khola.
Trek 3–4 hrs to Siwai/Nayapul (as road allows), then drive ~3 hrs to Pokhara. Trip ends in Pokhara (or transfer onward as booked).
Meals & Hydration
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at tea houses
- Try local dal-bhat, momos; veg/non-veg available
- Drink treated/boiled/sealed water; stay hydrated
Gear & Safety
- Layered clothing, warm jacket, rain cover
- Sturdy trekking shoes, poles, headlamp
- Optional: soak at Jhinu hot springs (carry towel)
Optional Add-ons
- Porter service (1 porter : 2 trekkers)
- Upgrade to private vehicle or flights
- Extra night in Pokhara or Ghorepani/ Poon Hill combo
- Extend to Mardi Himal or Annapurna Circuit sections
How to Book
- Share dates, group size (2–12) & transport preference
- Pay initial advance; we process ACAP/TIMS
- Receive packing list, confirmations & guide contact
CALL TO ACTION
Plan your 7-Day Annapurna Base Camp trek
Permits, pacing, lodging & guides handled — you enjoy the mountains.