Annapurna Base Camp Guided Trek from Pokhara

Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp on a 7-day guided itinerary with T-house Lodge stays and included ground transportation.

Getting started

Begin your 7-day trekking itinerary with round-trip ground transportation between Pokhara and Jhinu, arranged as part of your package. After reaching the trailhead, you meet your expert, professional guide and are introduced to the porter service, with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers. From here, you set off on foot into the Annapurna region on moderate to challenging mountain trails.

What to expect

Annapurna Conservation Area and Modi Khola Valley

You start by entering the Annapurna Conservation Area and following the Modi Khola Valley, moving gradually from lower elevations into the heart of the mountains.

Features

• Trails take you through lush rhododendron and bamboo forests, terraced farmlands, and picturesque mountain valleys, with scenic mountain streams and waterfalls along the Modi Khola Valley.
• Traditional Gurung villages appear along the route, giving you exposure to local culture and day-to-day life in the region.
• Accommodation in T-house Lodges is prearranged for each stage, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner during trekking are included so you can focus on walking.
• Your national park entrance fee is covered in advance, and all government charges and taxes are taken care of as part of the trekking package.

Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Sanctuary

As you gain altitude, the route leads into the natural amphitheater of the Annapurna Sanctuary, with a key stop at Machhapuchhre Base Camp beneath Fishtail Mountain.

Features

• At Machhapuchhre Base Camp, you stand beneath the iconic Fishtail Mountain, with views opening up to surrounding Himalayan peaks that form the Annapurna Sanctuary.
• The Annapurna Sanctuary surrounds you with towering Himalayan giants on all sides, creating a clear sense of entering a high-mountain basin.
• An experienced and government-licensed guide and porter team accompanies you throughout, supported by a first aid kit carried by your Sherpa leader for on-trail emergencies.
• The guide and porter insurance and salary, along with their food, are already included, giving you staffed support without extra on-the-spot arrangements.

Annapurna Base Camp

Your final ascent brings you to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, the high point of the trek and the center of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Features

• From Annapurna Base Camp, you can enjoy panoramic views of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli, with the surrounding Himalayan peaks rising above the basin.
• Early in the morning, you have the chance to witness a sunrise over the snow-covered mountains from Annapurna Base Camp, watching light move across the high summits.
• The structured 7-day trekking itinerary spaces walking days of around five to seven hours, with built-in time for rest and acclimatization as you approach 4,130 meters.
• Throughout the trek, 1 porter for every 2 trekkers helps carry shared loads, while round-trip ground transportation Pokhara–Jhinu–Pokhara is included to link the city and trailhead efficiently.