Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (ABC Trek)

Duration: 11 Days 3 reviews

About Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (ABC Trek)

Annapurna Sanctuary/ABC Trek is one of the best short treks in the world that ultimately takes you to an amazing high mountain amphitheater known as Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). This trek is for the trekkers who are willing to reach ABC but have limited time. In just 11 days, you will be in the heart of Annapurna sanctuary from where you can enjoy 360-degree views of high mountains.

Annapurna sanctuary trek route is through various amazing landscapes, great hills, lust forests, and picturesque villages of ethnic people. Annapurna sanctuary trek has been one of the famous treks recently and many trekkers from all over the world involve in this amazing trek. With this trekking, you can know about the flora and fauna of the Annapurna region. You also get to know about the culture and customs of ethnic villagers.

To state the trekking routes of this Annapurna base camp trek briefly, we will drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu and then drive to Phedi which is the starting point of our trekking. Then, we commence trek to Tolka, followed by Chomrong and Himalaya, and then we reach Annapurna base camp. The view of Annapurna is something to die for. You don’t need gravity to fall in love with such a natural scene. From there, we will trek down to Bamboo and then to a natural hot spring where you can relax in the evening. From there we will trek to Nayapul and then we drive back to Pokhara. We can visit some wonderful sites of Pokhara in the evening. Then we will be back in Kathmandu. The next day, you will depart for your onward destination or additional trip.

So, in just 11 days you can get so much with ABC trek. If you want to explore nature in its purest form, then this trekking is for you.

Highlights

Visit of Annapurna conservation area
Enchanting views of Mt. Annapurna, Glacier and sunrise from base camp with many peaks
Lush green forest, Roaring rivers, suspension bridge, waterfalls, and Natural Hot spring
Beautiful landscape
Amazing Gurung culture and their hospitality

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Himalaya Hub Adventure will pick you up from the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and take you to the hotel as per the booked itinerary. After a few hours of rest in the hotel, the representative of HHA will meet you and describe the whole trip and how it will go. Interact with the Representatives and Guides so you become more prepared for the trip! However, if you arrive late at night, the meeting will be held the next day after the Kathmandu city Tour. At the meeting, we fulfill all remaining booking and payment processes as well.

Hotel
1,350m

Day 02 : Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (900m/2,880 ft): 220km, 8hrs

The journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara through the Prittivi Highway It's a scenic drive, windy, with beautiful terraces, riverside views, and hills crossing amazing vistas. After a long 8-hour drive, we get to Pokhara, a touristic city with a beautiful lake, snow-capped mountain peaks, and green hills as the backdrop. The lakeside area is quite famous for its relaxing hangout places like restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, and others. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

Breakfast
Hotel
900m

Day 03 : Pokhara hotel drive 30 min to Phedi (900m) trek to Tolka (1700m/5,440 ft): 13km, 7hrs

After breakfast in the Pokhara hotel, drive 45 minutes to Phedi (the trekking starting point), then commence the trek to Tolka village, passing through one of the beautiful Dhampus villages and then in an oak forest before reaching Tolka. The trek is steep and uphill for about 2.5 hours to get to Dhampus village at the beginning. From Dhampus village, you see the amazing Annapurna range, including Mt. Fishtail, then gradually up to Pothana and Deurali for another 2 hours, and downhill to get to Tolka village, where we spend our night. Overnight at the guest house

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Guesthouse
1700m

Day 04 : Trek Tolka to Sinuwa (2,360m/7,552 ft): 11km, 7hrs

After breakfast, today we trek from Tolka to Sinuwa (2360 m). It's a 7 hour walk to our final destination.

The walk to Sinuwa is on stone stairs (uphill and downhill). We trek almost 1.5 hours straight and slightly downhill until the New Bridge, then another 1 hour to Jhinu Danda, gradually climbing up and crossing one of the high suspension bridges to connect Jhinu Danda.

We will have a tea break in Jhinu Danda, then steep uphill to Chhomrong village for 2 hours, which is a big settlement of Gurung people. It is a cultural village with amazing views of Mt. Fishatil, South Annapurna, and Hiunchuli. Once we reach Chhomrong village, we will have a lunch break, then walk another 2 hours to Sinuwa, our stop for today. Overnight at the guest house

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Guesthouse
2,360m

Day 05 : Trek Sinuwa to Deurali (3,200m/10,240 ft): 14km, 7hrs

After breakfast, today we trek from Sinuwa to Deurali (3200 m). It's a 7 hour walk to our final destination.

The walk to Deurali is mostly along the Modi River in nature, passing through beautiful tea houses in Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya. We trek for about 2 hours to reach Bamboo, straight and slightly up until Khudighar, then around 30 minutes downhill, and from Bamboo to Dovan is an easy walk in flat then slightly uphill to Himalaya and then to Deurali, mostly walking in bamboo forest, rhododendron , pine, and lots of waterfalls. We encounter some wild monkeys and mountain goats. We also have red pandas in this area, which are the most extinct animals in the world. Overnight at the guest house

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Guesthouse
3,200m

Day 06 : Trek Deurali to ABC (4,130m/13,216 ft): 8km, 6hrs

After breakfast, today we trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m). It's a 6-hour walk to our final destination.

The walk from Deurali to Machhapuchre base camp passes through rocky hills, crossing some narrow, steep paths that are less tropical and dry.

Due to the risk of having an avalanche in one or two places while trekking to MBC from Deurali, we have an alternative way of crossing the river from the other side to avoid the risk of an avalanche, especially in the spring season. It's a 3-hour gradual climb up to Machhapuchre Base Camp, following the valley of the Modi River with lots of cascades. After reaching Machhapuchre base camp, we will have lunch here, then continue for another 400m climb to reach ABC, our ultimate goal of this trek. Overnight at the guest house

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Guesthouse
4,130m

Day 07 : Trek down to Bamboo (2,400m/7,680 ft): 17km, 7hrs

Wake up early in the morning before sunrise and enjoy the best sunrise over Annapurna I (8091m). Annapurna Base Camp is surrounded by Peaks, South Annapurna, and Hiunchuli, and below you see Mt. Fishtail and the other side of Gangapurna, Tent Peak, and the biggest South Annapurna glacier right in front of the base Camp.

After capturing all these beautiful moments, we do some photoshoots and breakfast at the same guest house where we slept, then walk down the same way back to Bamboo for the night. Overnight at the guest house

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Guesthouse
2,400m

Day 08 : Trek to Hot spring (1,700m/5,440 ft): 9km, 6hrs

After breakfast, you will start your trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1700 m), where we have a natural hot spring. It takes us around 6 hours of walking to arrive at our destination. The trail from Bamboo to Hot Springs is mostly downhill, with ascents to get to Sinuwa and Chommrong villages. After some breaks in Chhomrong, we continue down to Jhinu Danda and arrive at the tea house before lunch time. So, we can go to the natural hot spring for refreshment after lunch, which is really good for the body, skin, and relaxation, especially after a long trek. Overnight at a guest house in Jhinu Danda.

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Guesthouse
1,700m

Day 09 : Trek down to Motkyu / Nayapul to Pokhara (900m/2,880 ft): 53km, 4hrs

Today is our last day in the mountains. After breakfast, we hike for about 1.5 hours to Motkyu (1500m), where we end our trek, then we drive 2 hours back to Pokhara, transfer you to the hotel in Pokhara, and after refreshment, explore your own lakeside or do some boating around Fewa Lake in the evening celebration of your successful trip to ABC. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Hotel
900m

Day 10 : Pokhara hotel drive back to Kathmandu.

Today, we will be heading back to Kathmandu by morning tourist bus (8 hours drive), optional 30-minute flight, or private transport (6 hours), as per your interest and group size. It's a scenic drive or flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu through the Prithivi Highway, which is 220km but windy, following beautiful rivers, hills, terrain, and mountain vistas. It's a long but enjoyable ride back to Kathmandu, after a refreshing evening farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant, and overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Breakfast
Hotel
1,350m

Day 11 : Final departure

Today is your last day in Nepal. Our company representative will transfer you 3 hours prior to your flight time to the airport for your international flight back home or to your onward destination.

Breakfast

What’s Included

Included Excluded

International air port pick up and drop by private transport
Two night standard accommodation in and in Kathmandu on twin sharing B/B plan
Guide (his salary, food, insurance, transport, accommodation, equipment) during the trek.
Porters (Their salary, food, insurance, transport equipment, accommodation one porter for 2 guests) during the trek.
Your Food 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during your trek but cup of tea or coffee is included at breakfast time
Accommodation in the tea house during the trek (neat and clean but normal in a twin sharing basis)
ACAP (Annapurna conservation area permit)
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
Transportation by private vehicle from Pokhara hotel to Trekking starting point and at the end from Nayapul to Pokhara hotel.
Sleeping bag & Down Jacket (if required) during the trek (need to be returned after complete the trek)
Rescue Help (Just in case if any one of you got problem in the mountain for emergency evacuation rescue help by helicopter but your travel insurance is required)
Round trip tourist bus tickets (Kathmandu to Pokhara and
Pokhara to Kathmandu)
Last night cultural dinner at typical nepali restaurant
All government tax

Food in Cities (Lunch & Dinner) whilst you are in Kathmandu and
Pokhara except farewell/cultural dinner
Guided city tour in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
Travel insurance
All bar bills (soft, hot & alcoholic drinks) during the trek
Hot shower, battery charge, telephone call, Wi-Fi, sweets, cigarette and your personal expenses during the trip, beyond I mention above in a price included section
Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances is beyond Himalaya Hub Adventure.
Tips for field staff.

Departures & Dates

We have a daily trips availabloe on private basis, for costomize group tour please feel free to write us

Useful Information

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Customer Reviews - 3 reviews

ABC Trek

Had an amazing trip to ABC camp with Ramkumar as a guide. He was very flexibel with any changes we wanted. He was very helpfull the entire track. Would recommend!

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (ABC Trek)

We have completed the 10- day trekking to Annapurna Base Camp in April. The event was well organised and we had a very friendly and professional guide - Rupesh.We strongly recommend this guide for his experience, the trekking with him was an unforgetable adventure in a nice atmosphere.

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (ABC Trek)

In March 2020 we stayed at Wanderthirst hostel for about 5 nights and we can strongly recommend this place. Despite the Corona-virus the Wanderthirst team made us feel "at home" and were always kind to help as we had to change plans often. We would especially like to thank two persons. Thank you Ramhari (Himalaya Hub Adventure) for arranging our incredible ABC trek and providing a handful of practical tips from the hostel (even in outside your office hours)! Thank you Sandip Bhatterai(Himalaya Hub Adventures) for your guidance, company and kind personality during our trekking days in the Annapurna region! We had to stop our journey sooner than expected, so we will come back for sure!

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