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Gandaki Province4,130 m

Annapurna Base Camp

4,130m High-Altitude Glacial Sanctuary in the Annapurna Range

A glacial amphitheatre at 4,130 metres encircled by the Annapurna Massif — the most dramatic mountain sanctuary reachable on a standard Nepal trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Nepal

Overview & Highlights

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) sits at 4,130 metres in the Annapurna Sanctuary, a glacial basin ringed on all sides by peaks above 6,000 metres including Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Machapuchare, and Hiunchuli. The classic route begins in Nayapul (1.5 hours from Pokhara by road) and takes 7–12 days return through rhododendron forests, Modi Khola valley, Chomrong, and Deurali. The final approach crosses the Modi Glacier moraine and arrives in the sanctuary at dawn to witness the sun strike the surrounding peaks — one of the most moving sights in trekking. Permits required: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) and TIMS card, both obtainable in Pokhara.

How to Reach Annapurna Base Camp

The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek begins from Pokhara’s road trailheads (Nayapul, Kimche, or Siwai) and follows the Modi Khola valley deep into the mountain amphitheatre.

1

Pokhara to Trailhead

Drive from Pokhara to Siwai or Kimche via Nayapul (2.5–3 hours by jeep).

2

Trek through Gurung Villages to Sanctuary

Trek via Ghandruk or Chomrong → Bamboo → Dovan → Deurali → Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC, 3,700m) to reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC, 4,130m).

Required Permits & Regulations:
  • •ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
  • •TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)

Suggested Itineraries Featuring Annapurna Base Camp

12 Days Circuit

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

A complete 12-day trekking experience through Nepal's most iconic trail — rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, glacial rivers, and the spectacular high-altitude Annapurna Sanctuary at 4,130 metres.

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