Annapurna Base Camp Trek

15 reviewsAnnapurna Sanctuary
Trip Fact:
  • Duration 10 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • DestinationNepal
  • Max Altitude4130m
  • AccommodationHotels in Kathmandu ,Pokhara and Guest houses/lodges during trekking
  • MealsBreakfast in Kathmandu/Pokhara and All meals during the trek
  • Trip Start/EndPokhara
  • Group Size1-30 pax
  • Best SeasonMarch, April, May, September, October and November are the best months.

What to Expect:

  • The best closeup view of the central Himalayas, Annapurna Range, including Annapurna-I, the 10th highest mountain.
  • The unparalleled experience of overnight at a tea house at Annapurna Base Camp.
  • Cultural junket through the beautiful Gurung villages of Annapurna Sanctuary.
  • Morning hike to Poon Hill, an amazing vantage point with a view of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
  • Trek along rhododendron, bamboo, oak, and pine forests.
  • Relaxing hot spring bath at Jhinu Danda

The 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill is a complete Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. In 10 days, you'll trek to wholesome Ghorepani and Poon Hill, trek to Chhomrong, trek to the base camp, spend overnight at a tea house, trek down to Jhinu, and drive to Pokhara.You'll enjoy the unparalleled sunrise colors over Annapurna mountains, experience the culture, walk through hilltops and vantage points, and build momentum for the trekking. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure is a must if you're considering the cultural and natural experience with moderate grade trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek has been the trekker's favorite for a long time. Due to this, it's among the most trekked trekking destinations in Nepal. The primary reason is that trekkers experience almost everything they seek while on a trek. The first few days of this trek progress through typical ethnic villages that offer a cultural experience. Further, the hike to a vantage point and the base camp showcases the elegant mountain panorama, including the two highest mountains. The tea houses, from low altitude regions to the ones at the base camp offer the best meals, accommodation, and amenities. Hence, the trekker gets to experience the utmost comfort, mountains, and enriched culture during this trek.

Why 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek in 2024/25?

For adventurers, Annapurna Base Camp Trek has always been a relevant high-altitude trek. It's popular for various reasons. Are you interested in Annapurna Base Camp Trek but confused about whether it's the best fit or not? Don't worry. We've got you covered.

Here are some of the best reasons to plan and trek to the base camp of Mt. Annapurna in 2024/25.

Moderate Grade Trek: Best for novice trekkers

Many trekkers come to Nepal for their first high-altitude trekking. For them, the walking has to be scenic, and the trail must be straightforward to trek. And for them, Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill comes as the perfect trip.

The best thing about the trekking to Annapurna Base Camp is the moderate-grade trekking route. The well-maintained stone-paved trekking route, trail markings, and less arduous terrain make it a perfect fit for novice trekkers.

The entire ABC Trek route is 110 kilometers via Ghorepani and Poon Hill. Considering this distance, it's short. Hence, with a shorter distance and 10-day itinerary, trekkers trek 4-5 hours and cover 10 km max each day.

Moreover, the base camp sits at 4,130 meters, making it the lowest altitude seated base camp of any 8,000-meter mountain. With the base camp being at a low altitude, the landscape becomes less rugged. Also, the trekking route doesn't have glaciers, moraines, and icefalls. Hence, the trail to the base camp offers a comfortable walk.

Awe-striking mountain panorama

One word to describe Annapurna Sanctuary is "panoramic". While on Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you'll never get tired of beautiful walks along the hilltops and hamlets that offer excellent views of mountains and valleys. And if watching mountains is what you love, you should consider ABC Trek in 2024.

Notably, you'll trek to two beautiful places during this trek, which provides magical viewing pleasure. One is Poon Hill, and another is the base camp itself.

Poon Hill is a beautiful hilltop near Ghorepani. You'll hike to this wonderful viewpoint in the morning. You'll visit here for the sunrise and excellent mountain panorama. Alongside the mountains in the Annapurna region, you'll also see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain.

The true haven of the mountain appears past Machhapuchhre Base Camp. As you near the Annapurna Base Camp, the 360˚ mountain panorama leaves you awestruck.

From the base camp, you'll see nearly eight beautiful mountains. The most apparent are Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Singu Chuli. You'll get a close-up view of these mountains as the base camp sits significantly close to these mighty massifs.

Natural and Cultural Experience

Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers the taste of unblemished tradition, culture, and a wholesome natural experience. Whether it's a walk through the stone-paved alleys of Ghorepani or the snowy courtyard at the base camp, you, as a trekker, will get to experience it all.

Gurung, Magar, Thakali, and Lobas people are the ethnic community of Annapurna Sanctuary. Their culture and traditions are unique and rich. The striking attires, language, aesthetic stone-built houses, and decorations, all reflect their tradition. The locals barely understand English or your language. But they surely understand Namaste, which translates to 'Hello' in Nepali.

Annapurna Sanctuary is home to unique flora and fauna. The diverse ecosystem of this region offers serene natural experiences to you. You'll enjoy the vibrant rhododendron blossom in Spring and the colorful landscape in Autumn. Moreover, the beautiful waterfalls, cascading rivers, and tall suspension bridges make each day of the trek exciting.

Wholesome hospitality: Best accommodation and meals

Another great reason to trek to Annapurna Base Camp is the best accommodation and hospitality. While on a trek, comfortable overnight and elegant meals are a must. Your comfort, meals, and other amenities make a lot of difference in the overall trek experience.

Every tea house offers modern amenities to the trekkers. Hence, throughout your 10 days on Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill, you'll settle in at the best available tea house. You'll get twin shared rooms, a hot shower, and internet, which you'll need each day. Additionally, you'll get expansive meal choices that are hygienic and elegant. If apple pie and pancakes are what you like for breakfast, you'll get it every morning, even at the base camp.

Itinerary

The 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts with a scenic 25-minute Kathmandu-Pokhara flight. It'll be an early flight, possibly between 7-8 a.m.
With an early breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu, you'll get transferred to Kathmandu airport in a private vehicle.
After reaching Pokhara, you'll get picked up in a private vehicle at the jeep station. You'll then take a comfortable 1.5-hour drive to Birethanti.
You'll have lunch at a tea house in Birethanti before starting the four-hour trek to Ulleri.
A two-hour gradual uphill walk takes you to Hile, a beautiful Gurung hamlet.
Ulleri from Hile is also a gradual uphill walk of two hours. It's a beautiful hamlet that sits on a sloped hill.
You'll settle in at the best available tea house for an overnight at Ulleri.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • 2020 m

The 6-hour uphill walk to Ghorepani starts as you finish breakfast at the tea house in Ulleri.
The beautiful panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Hiumchuli remain in sight throughout the day. Walking along the serene rhododendron and oak forest, you may spot Kingfishers and Forktails, the prominent birds in the region.
You'll trek to Banthati and Nangethanti before stopping at today's destination, Ghorepani. The sheer beauty of the traditional outlook of Ghorepani leaves you in awe.
For overnight accommodation, you'll settle in at the best available tea house.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,840 m

The Poon Hill hike starts at 4:30 am. You'll hike here for the ultimate sunrise viewing.

It takes 1.5 to two hours to reach Poon Hill viewpoint. With the sunrise, you'll see a chain of mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

After spending some quality time post-sunrise, you'll descend to the tea house in Ghorepani. You'll have breakfast at the tea house before leaving for Tadapani. You'll trek to Deurali after climbing some uphill sections and ridges. From Deurali, you'll trek to Banthanti and Tadapani.
Settle in at the best available tea house in Tadapani.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2840m

The trek to Chhomrong starts after breakfast at the tea house in Tadapani. You'll trek for 5 hours, trekking over an 8.5 kilometers long route.

Past Tadapani, the trail progresses through Kyumnu Khola (River), crosses a suspension bridge, and treks through the serene forest. An hour-long trek takes you to Gurjung Village, a beautiful ethnic hamlet. It's surrounded by serene rhododendrons and oak forest.

Post lunch, the trail progresses through the terraced fields, through the forest, to beautiful Chhomrong. It's a beautiful hamlet where you'll spend the night.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,140 m

You'll trek 12 km between Chhomrong and the Himalayas in 6 hours.

After breakfast at the tea house in Chhomrong, you'll start the trek. You'll first descend to a river, cross a suspension bridge, and ascend to Sinuwa. The route to Upper Sinuwa is an uphill walk but offers a scenic glimpse of the terraced farmland of Chhomrong.

From Upper Sinuwa, the route is somehow straightforward. You'll descend to Bamboo and ascend slightly to Dovan. You'll stop for lunch at Bamboo/Dovan.

Past Dovan, you'll trek to a beautiful waterfall after gaining some altitude. Past the waterfall, there's a short but steep uphill section. And once you climb past this, you'll reach the Himalaya.

Himalaya is the destination for today where you'll settle in for overnight accommodation.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,950 m

After breakfast, you'll start the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.

An hour-long walk from the Himalayas takes you to a beautiful place, Deurali. The uphill section between Himalaya and Deurali is short and less tiring.

Past Deurali, you'll trek along the landslide region along the shore of Modi River. An hour's walk past Deurali takes you to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. You'll stop for lunch here.

After lunch, you'll trek two hours more to reach the Annapurna Base Camp. The first one hour past Machhapuchhre Base Camp is an uphill walk. However, the final one hour sees you ascending gradually with a slow-paced walk.
You'll stop for a photograph at the Annapurna Base Camp hoarding board before stepping into the tea house, five minutes further from the hoarding.

Overnight accommodation at the best available tea house at the base camp.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,130 m

For the sunrise viewing over the Annapurnas, you'll wake up at 5:30 am. Your trek guide will take you to the best viewpoint for excellent sunrise viewing.

After sunrise viewing, you'll return to the tea house, freshen up, and have breakfast. With breakfast, you'll prepare to return to Bamboo.

You'll trek the same route. An hour slow-paced walk from Annapurna Base Camp takes you to Deurali. Here, you'll stop for lunch.

Post lunch, you'll trek down to the Himalayas, Dovan, and Bamboo.

You'll settle in at the best available tea house in Bamboo.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,345 m

As usual, you'll start the trek after breakfast at the tea house in Bamboo.

After leaving Bamboo, you'll ascend for an hour, descend some altitude, and trek to Upper Sinuwa. From Upper Sinuwa, you'll descend to the river, cross a suspension bridge, and ascend to Chhomrong top.

The route from the river to the top of Chhomrong is entirely uphill. However, the stone-paved route makes the walk comfortable.

You'll stop for lunch at a tea house in Chhomrong top.

From Chhomrong top, you'll descend for an hour to Jhinu Danda. You'll check in at the room, leave your stuff, carry changing clothes, and hike to the hot spring.

Visiting Jhinu Hot Spring is an excellent way to relax your tired muscles from the trek. You'll return to the tea house after bathing in the hot spring.

You'll settle in at a tea house for overnight accommodation.

  • Hotel/Tea House
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 1,780 m

Instead of taking a direct jeep from Jhinu to Pokhara, you'll first trek to Syauli Bazar. It's a four-hour serene walk along the old trekking route. You'll walk along the shore of Modi Khola and ascend to Syauli Bazar.
You'll stop for lunch at Syauli Bazar.

Post lunch, you'll board a jeep that offers a comfortable drive to Pokhara. It'll be a two and half-hour drive to Pokhara.

You'll get transferred to the hotel.

During the evening, you can celebrate the trek's success with the trek guide and porters in Lakeside.

You'll be accommodated in a three-star hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast/Lunch
  • 822 m

To end the 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek in style, you'll take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Upon reaching Kathmandu airport, you'll get transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle. Our representative will be there at the terminal to pick you up.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,400 m

Trip Map

Annapurna Base Camp Trek map

Cost Details

Includes

  • Arrival and departure from the airport will be arranged by car/van/hiace ( request with your flight details).
  • 1 night accommodation will be provided in Pokhara including breakfast.
  • During the trek, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as well as accommodation will be provided.
  • An experienced English-speaking trekking guide with a valid government license will accompany you throughout the trek. The guide's expenses such as salary, insurance, flight, food, and lodging are covered.
  • A trekking porter will be provided for every 2 trekkers. The porter's expenses, including salary, insurance, flight, food, and lodging, are covered.
  • All necessary paperwork, trekking permits, and a TIMS card will be taken care of.
  • A comprehensive medical kit and trekking equipment for the staff will be provided.
  • All government and local taxes are included in the package.
  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back will be arranged by a tourist bus.
  • Private transportation will be provided from Pokhara to the starting point of the trek and from the trek's endpoint back to Pokhara.

Excludes

  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Any personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, water bottles, hot showers, etc.
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Any kind of drinks, including hot water, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusive cost.

Good to Know

Accommodation and meals during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

During the 10-day trek, you'll get three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and twin-sharing rooms on the trek route for eight days.

Normally, the twin sharing rooms are what the trekker accommodates during the trek. The twin-sharing rooms offer attached bathrooms in lower regions. However, in higher places like the base camp, you've to adjust to common toilets, which are clean and hygienic.

You'll get neat blankets, pillows, and a tidy room. But for extra warmth, you can carry a decent sleeping bag also.

Every tea house has communal dining where everyone staying in the tea house dine. However, the dining rooms are wide, clean, and the fire oven heated.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill is a well-established trekking destination. It means that the tea houses provide plenty of meal choices, that too fresh, healthy, hygienic, and good taste.

During the ABC Trek via Ghorepani and Poon Hill, you'll get 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners. However, after completing the trek, you'll get a farewell dinner in Kathmandu with our manager.

Your typical breakfast menu includes porridge, puddings, chapati, Gurung bread, toast with jam, honey, butter, potatoes, hashed brown eggs, and omelet, etc. With breakfast, you'll get a hot drink option of masala tea, black tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

Lunch will be at the tea house midway through the trek each day. The typical lunch menu includes Nepali Dal Bhat, the most complete meal with cooked rice, green veggies, lentil soup, and pickles. You can order dumplings, noodles, pizza, burgers, fries, spaghetti, Tibetan stew, fried rice, etc. You'll also have an option of one hot drink with lunch.

Also, the typical dinner includes the meals from the lunch. However, with a handful of options, you can choose a different dinner meal than what you had for lunch.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits

For the ABC trek, you'll need an Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP). Previously, trekkers used to buy TIMS cards, which now is not necessary.

We'll buy this permit for you at no additional cost. Your trek guide keeps the trek permit throughout the trek to check in and check out at the permit offices.

To issue this permit, we'll need the following documents from your side:

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Two passport-size photo

10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost

The price we give you during booking is the standard cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill. However, with a change in preferences, the trek cost also changes.

Here's how the trek cost gets spent throughout the trek:

  • Two-way plane ticket (Kathmandu-Pokhara and Pokhara-Kathmandu)
  • All ground transportation on a private car/jeep
  • All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Trek guide and porter's salary
  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits
  • Administrative and logistic cost

If you ask for additional preferences other than those mentioned in the itinerary, the trek cost increases. Here are possible preferences that you can choose:

  • Private guiding
  • Single rooms for accommodation
  • Amenities like hot water shower, internet, and hot drinking water are all included in the trek cost
  • Trip extension after returning to Pokhara
  • Additional days on the trek due to poor weather or health issues

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is moderate-grade trekking. It means that the trekking route is easy at lower altitudes and somehow not-so-easy at higher regions. However, even for beginners, this trek is the best.

The base camp itself sits at 4,130 meters, making it the lowest altitude seated base camp. Also, 4,130 meters is the most you'll reach on this trek. Moreover, there are no glaciers or icefalls en route to the base camp. Hence, the route to the base camp is less rugged, straightforward, and more scenic.

Furthermore, the route length is short. Even on the 10-day trek, the route length is close to just 110 km. And each day on the trek, you'll trek for 5-6 hours, which isn't much.
Thus, ABC Trek is not a difficult trek.

Best time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill

If you want to consider trekking to Annapurna Base Camp for ten days, Spring and Autumn are the best times. From March to May and September to November, the weather becomes favorable for trekking.

In Spring, Annapurna Sanctuary is best with rhododendron blossoms. Ghorepani and Poon Hill become elegant with vibrant blossoms and a fresh outlook with new leaves and buds. Moreover, the weather becomes clearer with no rain and overcast weather. The snow-capped mountains become elegant and mesmerizing. The temperature also remains warmer and less colder at the base camp.

Autumn in Nepal is the most rainy month. Hence, you'll notice the greenery at lower altitudes and snow-filled mountains. Also, in early Autumn, till the base camp, you'll see wildflowers and greenery. Moreover, the rain-washed pollutants make the visibility 100%, which elevates the viewing pleasure. Also, Autumn months are post-monsoon months with rain-free days.

You can also plan this trek in Winter, from December to February. The entire landscape becomes a snow wonderland. However, it'll be cold and sometimes snowy as well.

Weather and Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp

While trekking to Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill, you'll get amazed by the change in the landscape and the ecosystem. You'll start the trek from the steamy lowlands of Birethanti and culminate at the snowy wonderland of Annapurna Base Camp. You'll experience multiple weather patterns and changes in temperatures.

Here, we'll give you a brief idea of what the weather remains in Spring, Autumn, Summer, and Winter in Annapurna Base Camp.

Spring (March, April, and May)

Spring is among the most liked time of the year for 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill. The beautiful weather makes the trek wholesome. And with the warm temperature, you'll feel cozy.
The lower regions experience some warmth with an average temperature of 30˚C in Pokhara. However, Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Chhomrong remains fairly cool with temperatures around 18˚C. The temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in March, April, and May averages 4˚C in daytime to -7˚C in nighttime.

Autumn (September, October, and November)

Autumn months are the most pleasing months for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. As Autumn progresses, the temperature decreases. However, the weather becomes one-of-a-kind for trekking.

The temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in September averages 3-4˚C in the daytime. Likewise, at nighttime, the temperature drops to -10˚C. In months like the end of October and November, the daytime temperature at Annapurna Base Camp drops to -2˚C. And nighttime temperature drops even below -15˚C.

Summer (June, July, and August)

Summer is not a good time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill. If you're planning, early June can still be an option. However, the later months get rainy, landslides, and overcast, which are not the best to trek.

The temperature rises at lower altitudes to 34˚C. At the base camp, the temperature averages to 5-6˚C.

Winter (December, January, and February)

Despite the cold, Annapurna Base Camp Trek in winter can also be an option.

The temperature at the base camp freezes even during the daytime. The nighttime temperature drops to -17˚C. January would be an ideal month for ABC Trek because of less snow and lesser cold. Also, the mountains look beautiful.

Altitude sickness, symptoms, and precautions

The good thing about trekking to Annapurna Sanctuary, including the base camp, is very few trekkers experience altitude sickness. First, we've designed our Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10-day Itinerary in a way that you'll gain altitude gradually each day. Trekking to Poon Hill and Ghorepani ensures your complete acclimatization before hiking to the base camp. Moreover, the base camp is at 4,130 meters, which is safe and free from the risks of altitude sickness.

However, we can't still rule out the risk of altitude sickness. Altitude sickness symptoms appear when you trek past 3,500 meters altitude.

Here are some symptoms of altitude sickness:

  • Headache
  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite and sleep
  • Shortness of breath, blurry vision

If you experience a few of these symptoms, immediately report it to your trek guide. Your trek guide assesses the situation and takes good care.

Here are some measures you can practice to avoid altitude sickness during this 10-day trek:

  • Frequent rehydrate with oral rehydration solution
  • Eat adequate meals, and get proper sleep
  • Avoid coffee, energy drinks, smoke, and alcohol during the trek
  • Cover your body parts against the wind

Another way to prevent altitude sickness is by consuming Diamox. It's a drug that minimizes the risk of altitude sickness in your body. However, we don't recommend you to consume such. Please consult with your doctor before consuming this medicine.

Travel Insurance: A must

International travel insurance is a must while trekking in Nepal. If you fail to provide proof of your travel insurance, we may exclude you from the group or cancel the booking. Trekking without travel insurance puts you and us at risk.

Travel insurance is a must if you need a helicopter evacuation during emergencies. For example, if you get fractures or altitude sickness, the safest descent is the helicopter. The helicopters hesitate to fly if you don't have travel insurance. Hence, to get an on-time helicopter in such times, travel insurance is a must. The good part is you'll reach the hospital on time, and your insurance bears all charges of helicopter rescue and hospitalization bills.

More than emergencies, travel insurance also compensates for the loss and damage of personal stuff, trek gear, and gadgets.

You must provide us with a copy of your insurance proof so that we can use it during emergencies to send helicopters on time.

Packing list for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

A 10-day trek requires adequate trekking gear, clothes, and other stuff. Since you'll get a trek porter to carry your backpack (of 10 kg), you can bring the things that'll be of need while trekking.

The packing list depends on the time you plan this trek. However, here's a short overview of what to pack for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in 2024/25.

Upper Body

Down jacket, fleece, and thermals, and T-shirts
Wind/Waterproof jacket
Beanie, glove, hat, and neck buff
Fleece jacket or pullover

Lower Body

  • Trekking pants (three)
  • Thermal layer
  • Decent trekking boot (waterproof), Woolen socks (3-4 pair), ankle support, etc.
  • Undergarments (wears)
  • Ice spikes (for winter/early March)

Other essentials

  • Gadgets (camera, binoculars, power bank, etc)
  • Snacks
  • Toilet paper, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, and other skincare products
  • Passport and other identification documents
  • Nepali currency (5-10k for personal expenses)

Since you'll get a duffle bag to put this stuff in, you'll still need to bring a light daypack of 20-30 liters.

For a detailed guide, you can read our Packing Guide for Trekking Adventure in Nepal blog

FAQs

  • Q1. Can I order meals of my choice from the menu during the trek?

    Yes. You'll get a complete meal menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The tea houses on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route offer a wide array of meal choices to trekkers. Make sure that you order the meals that suit your taste.

  • No. Being a vegetarian on a trek is completely fine. Tea houses offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. We even recommend our clients eat vegetarian meals to avoid food poisoning and indigestion due to meat.

  • No. Once you start the trek and cancel it midway due to various reasons, you won't get a refund. The reason for you not getting a refund is that we already pay for the trek guides, porters, tea houses, buy permits, and book hotels for the trek.

  • It solely depends on how you like to trek. If you prefer a Annapurna Base Camp Trek for 10 days private, we'll organize a private departure. But, if you want a budget-friendly trip, we sugget you to join our group joining departure. We'd recommend you to bring your group if you want a better experience on the group joining departure.

    About the group joining trek, we'll provide you the information about the people in the group with their age, sex, and country.

  • If you want to cancel the trek, you must inform us 20 days before the trek's departure. A valid reason must support the trek cancellation.

    Note: We'll refund your amount after deducting 30% of the total amount as an administrative fee. However, if you cancel the trek 24 hours before the departure, there'll be no refund.

    For the trek canceling and refund policy, please read our terms and conditions before booking the trek.

  • Absolutely! You can do a 10 days ABC trek without having issues of altitude sickness or any physical fatigue. Instead, you'll get an immersive Annapurna experience.

    The main purpose of trekking to Ghorepani and Poon Hill before trekking to ABC is to adapt well with the altitude. While trekking to Poon Hill, you'll reach 3,210 meters. Moreover, you'll walk along beautiful hamlets and through serene landscapes. It helps you acclimate well for the base camp trek.

  • Your trekking guide decides after assessing the situation. If the sickness is manageable, you'll continue the trek. However, if you're not in the condition to trek, for example, if you get altitude sickness, you'll return to Kathmandu.

    The manageable situation includes diarrhea, vomiting, and minor injuries. These issues are curable with medicines, first aid treatments, and proper rest.

    However, if you get severe injuries and altitude sickness, you'll need immediate medical attention. Hence, you'll get a helicopter evacuation to Pokhara or Kathmandu in such instances.

    Note: For emergency helicopter rescue, you must provide us with proof of travel insurance policy.

  • Yes. Our trekking guides are fluent in speaking English and communicate well with you. Our trekking guides are good storytellers. They'll provide you with in-depth information about the region, people, culture, and mountains.

    Please feel free to ask your trek guide any questions about things you want to know during the trek.

  • The number of trek guides and porters depends on the group size.

    If you're an individual, you'll get a trek guide and a trek porter. Likewise, if the group has eight trekkers, you'll get a trek leader and an assistant guide. Porter will be 2:1, one porter for two trekkers.

  • There are many ways through which we ensure your safety and get frequent updates. First, we remain in frequent communication with our trek guides to get the status of the trek.

    Second, your trek guide takes your proper care throughout the trek. You'll get first aid, oxygen level measurement by pulse oxymeter, and a comfortable experience while trekking with our experienced trek guide.

    Moreover, we'll take the necessary steps to get a helicopter on time if you need emergency rescue.

  • Yes. All the trekking guides in Dream Heaven Adventures have professional guiding licenses. Moreover, for your 10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill, you'll get a guide who has expertise in Annapurna region trekking. Our trekking guide you'll get on this trek has years of guiding experience.

    Moreover, the guides are first aid responders as well. Hence, they'll provide you with first aid for minor injuries during the trek.

  • Yes. Nepali carriers like Ncell and NTC provide 4G high-speed internet at most regions of Annapurna Sanctuary. However, in higher regions, you won't get any signals from these carriers.
    Physical Fitness and training for the trek.

  • Yes. Tea houses in every place on ABC Trek provide a Wi-Fi connection. However, the internet speed depends on the number of users. During the peak season for trekking, tea houses get filled with loads of trekkers. During such times, the internet speed decreases and often stops working.

    The internet costs Rs. 300-400.

  • Yes. You'll get electricity to recharge your batteries at all places except Annapurna Base Camp. The tea houses here run solar-powered electricity to light the rooms. Hence, you won't get access to recharge the devices at the base camp. But at every other place, you'll find charging ports.

    The tea house charges Rs. 400-500 to charge a device. Hence, we recommend you bring a decent power bank to recharge the devices.

  • Yes. Almost every tea house on Annapurna Base Camp Trek provides gas geysers and a hot water shower. Except for Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp, tea houses in all other places have hot water showers.

    Hot water showers come under extra amenities, excluded from the trek cost. Hence, you must pay Rs. 400-500 for a hot water shower.

    Note: The tea house provides the body soap and towel.

  • Yes. The tea houses provide hot drinking water to every trekker. However, you must pay some amount for the hot water you ask at the tea house. For instance, a cup of hot water costs Rs. 50 to 60. We recommend you buy an entire flask of hot drinking water and use it as you need.

  • Yes. You'll get hygienic meals throughout the trek. The tea houses prepare the meals as per the standard. Also, the tea houses governing bodies in Annapurna Sanctuary regulate the quality of meals offered to the trekkers.

    In lower regions, the fresh vegetables and stuff get transported by jeep. And at upper regions mules and helicopter often delivers the fresh raw materials to the tea houses.

  • Restrooms are available only at the tea houses, and tea shops along the way. If you need to urinate or poop while trekking, you have no options than hiding behind a rock and making yourself comfortable.

    Hence, we recommend you pack toilet paper and wet wipes.

  • Absolutely. Our 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek is best for novice trekkers. Even if you don't have previous high-altitude trekking experience, you can join our fixed departure guided ABC Trek this Autumn.

  • Yes. We mainly accept people between ages 5-75 years for this trek.

    Regarding the children, the parents will be the sole responsible person of the child. Also, at times, the children can't walk on the route. During such times, the parents have to carry the child or hire a porter to carry the child.

    For senior citizens over age 75 years, the ascends, descends, and stone paved trails can be difficult and very tiring. However, we include such individuals as well if physical fitness is sufficient.

  • Here's a comprehensive list of people who can't join Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill.

    • People over 80 years of age
    • People with chronic health and heart issues
    • Children below 5 years of age and pregnant mothers
    • A person with poor physical fitness

  • Despite not being a difficult trek, it still demands some degree of physical fitness.

    Considerable physical fitness is a must for ABC Trek. During 10-day trek, you'll trek for 5-6 hours each day, at a pace. Moreover, you'll walk more than 110 km route on the trek. Hence, to complete the trek, you must be physically fit.

  • Since you'll walk for hours each day, maintaining breathing while keeping strength is a must. There are multiple training methods you can practice to prepare yourself for ABC trek. However, here are what we recommend our clients to prepare for this trek:

    • Cardio (swimming, jogging, running, cycling, etc)
    • Hiking
    • Endurance training

    Apart from these, you must consult with your doctor to identify any existing health issues. With health issues, you can't join this trek.

  • Nepal offers on-arrival visas to citizens from most countries. To get the on-arrival Nepali visa, you must:

    Fill-up the visa application form
    Visa fee in USD ( fees are different for number of days)
    Wait in the queue and collect the visa

    It's best to apply for an on-arrival visa before flying to Nepal to avoid the hassle at the airport.

  • Yes. On your arrival, for hotel transfer, we'll provide you with the airport-hotel transfer in a private vehicle.

    Our representative will be at the terminal to greet and welcome you in Nepal. For easy identification, you'll see your name card.

  • You'll get all ground transports on private vehicles and flights to and from Pokhara-Kathmandu. Here's a list of all the transportation you'll get throughout the trek on multiple occasions:

    • Airport to hotel transfer on arrival and vice versa
    • Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and vice versa
    • Jeep from Pokhara to Birethanti and vice versa

    Note: All these transportations are included in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost you pay us.

  • Usually, the weather remains fair in Autumn and Spring. However, there have been times when the unpredicted rainfall for a week has ruined the entire Kathmandu-Pokhara flight.

    If the weather stands poor for the flying conditions, you'll get the Kathmandu Pokhara Tourist Bus. Pokhara is an 8 hours drive from Kathmandu.

    Please note that the trek itinerary remains 10 days even if you take a bus ride to Pokhara.

  • You'll get a three-star hotel for accommodation in Pokhara as mentioned in the trek itinerary. However, if you wish to upgrade the hotel, you've to pay the additional cost incurred due to the change.

  • Throughout the 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you'll settle in at lodges and tea houses. The tea houses and lodges offer twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms at most places. However, in upper regions, like at the base camp, the tea houses provide shared toilets.

  • Yes. You'll get private accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. However, there'll be some add-ons on the trek price.

    During the busiest time in Spring and Autumn, the tea houses get fully occupied. Hence, getting private rooms will be challenging. However, we can request a private room on the trek after paying an additional fee.

  • Yes. We provide you accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara as stated on the trek itinerary. However, you must pay for extended stays other than those mentioned in the itinerary. We can assist you in finding reasonable hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

  • No. The tea houses don't provide heated rooms or air conditioning. They offer a big firewood oven and kerosene heater on each table in the dining hall. Every trekker gathers in the dining hall in the evening to get warm and cozy while having dinner.

Price Per PersonUS $799US $1050
Select Date & Travelers
Ask a Questionor Call: +977 9851176782

Speak to an Expert?

Client Reviews

  • Simon West
    Simon WestUnited Kingdom |October 10, 2019
    Google

    Annapurna Base Camp Trek

    I have booked Everest base camp trek however there was very bad weather and my flight cancelled for two days. Suman was being flexible and offered other options including Annapurna base camp. It was very last minute, but Suman was able to organize everything very quickly. As a result the treks to ABC proceed without any issue. Guide Hupa Raj was incredible; simply no words can describe how professional, kind and informative he is. Dream Heaven Adventure, the company truly is above the competition and Suman has clearly worked extremely hard to build the company to this level, as such I won't hesitate to recommend Dream Heaven Adventure to anyone interested in visiting Nepal.

  • Ramon Rosado
    Ramon RosadoAustralia |September 15, 2018
    TripAdvisor

    Perfect trip to Annapurna Base Camp

    What an amazing trip, can't expect better than this! Everything was very well organized by Dream Heaven Adventure and Suman! We choose them because of their prompt well response and reasonable price.
    We had very friendly and helpful guide, who took care in choosing the best accommodations and facilities everywhere in the trail. It was such a most rewarding experience of a lifetime. Can't recommend Dream Heaven highly enough!!

  • Rachel and James
    Rachel and JamesUnited Kingdom |June 30, 2018
    Google

    Annapurna Base Camp in June

    Hari has been a joy, has been very helpful throughout the entire trip. He has organized everything from permits to breakfast & dinner. He has made us feel part of each village us visited & gave us the best possible experience. We would definitely recommend Hari and Dream Heaven Adventure to arrange who is looking for an experienced guide he speaks good English & is happy to help at anytime.

  • Rohini Prakash
    Rohini PrakashIndia |May 18, 2018
    Google

    Wonderful Annapurna Base camp trek

    Suman and Dream Heaven Adventure Team made our trip truly memorable. They helped us to change the money and gear arrangements in last minute. The trek was wonderful. Sam, our guide was absolutely perfect, tried his best to make our trip more enjoyable. The porters Subash and Anil were also friendly and helpful. A great experience all in all. Will definitely do another trek with Dream Heaven Adventure!

  • Connor Carrol
    Connor CarrolUnited States |April 06, 2018
    Google

    Annapurna Base Camp and circuit trek

    I trekked the Annapurna Circuit and base camp with Gopal and Dream Heaven. I had a great time, as a solo hiker, it was great to not have to worry about anything and know that someone was looking out for me. It was also very cool to have someone informing me about the mountains and culture as we went along. Would definitely trek with Dream Heaven again!!

Write review
TripAdvisor

Suggested Itineraries

See All Trips

Ask a Question

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

Privacy Policy