Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

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Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Luxury ABC Trek package is designed to reach base camp of Mt Annapurna in most luxurious way with walking less exploring more.You will explore culture of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghandruk villages and see the lifestyle of Chhomrong, Sinwa, Bamboo, Himlaya, Deurali, Dovan and Annapurna sanctuary. You can fully customize this package as per you requirment. Please make a quick inquiry to start you deluxe trip to ABC.

Trip Facts
Duration
12 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
4130
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Group Size
25
Activities
Trekking
Best Time
Sept - Nov & March - May

Short Itinerary

Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trek is specially designed to experience the wonderful ABC trek, making it less extreme while keeping up with high comfort. Trekking to the base camp of the 10th highest peak is more than just an adventure. It is the journey of a lifetime to enjoy the incredible Himalayan vistas and discover deeply spiritual ethno-culture Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp trekking itinerary for those who want to experience the extravagant Annapurna region with its spectacular landscape and surrounding mountain vistas without making it challenging or going too extreme.

Adventure Vision Treks has created the Annapurna Base Camp Luxury trekking package to meet the client’s luxury, quality, and experience satisfaction. The accommodation choices along the route are designed to entail the best the country has to offer. Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp trip is the immaculate blend of the highest standard accommodation with local flavor, ensuring our guests have quality time in the most comfortable environment. Very few treks in Nepal bring you so close to the 8,000+ m ice-giant in such a period as the ABC trek. The ABC trail follows the terraced rice paddies, verdant rhododendron forests, and alpine landscapes with a view of the Annapurna range most of the time.

Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m is a spectacular glacial plain nestled beneath the rings of the peak – Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m) and Hiunchuli (6,441m). The ABC trek commences at Nayapul: a 1.5-hour drive north of Lake City, Pokhara, and continues up to Ghorepani and vantage viewpoint, Poon Hill. From Ghorepani, we follow the eastward trail to Chomrong and head north, entering the Modi Khola valley, which finally takes us to the Base Camp.

The return trail requires three nights, one at a hot spring in Jhinu Danda. Then, a short downhill trek leads us to Nayapul, and a 1 ½ hour drive takes us to the hotel, relaxing afternoon in Pokhara. The next day, drive back to Kathmandu through stunning middle hill agriculture and forestry lands along the gushing Trishuli River.

Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

  • Witness the incredible Annapurna, Machapuchhare, and Dhaulagiri ranges
  • Explore the traditional villages of Gurung and Magar community
  • Relax at the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda
  • Explore the dense, lush green oaks and Rhododendron forests
  • Explore the cold water streams all over the trails
  • Enjoy authentic Nepali dishes
  • Spend your ten days in the dense forests without worrying about the hustling and bustling of daily life.

Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary

Starts From: Kathmandu
Ends At: Kathmandu
Max Altitude: 4130m
Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu

Namaste! We will welcome you at the international airport and transfer you to our hotel upon arrival. We will take you to an authentic Nepali dinner once you’re settled (relaxed and freshened up). At the dining table, we can get to know each other better while enjoying tasty food and setting clear expectations for each other regarding the rest of our days. This will also give you a more in-depth understanding of the upcoming trek.

Max Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: 5 Star Hotel
Day 2

Half day Kathmandu Sightseeing and Fly to Pokhara

We will start our day with a breakfast of Nepali traditional and authentic foods.  Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is also famous for religious places, monuments, and world heritage sites. We will visit Swayambhunath, famous for Buddhists and Hindu pilgrims. We will visit places like Pashupatinath, famous among all the Hindu pilgrims. After that,

After lunch, we will fly to Pokhara from Tribhuvan International Airport. It will be a 30-minute flight that will take place above the Nepal mountain range. You will see the breathtaking views of different hills and mountain ranges for 30 minutes.

After reaching Pokhara, you will be shifted to a 3-star hotel. Be fresh and rest; after that, we will explore Pokhara. Pokhara is the place with the most leisure and sightseeing places. As soon as you reach Pokhara, you will see Phewa Lake. After boating in Phewa Lake, we will visit other places like Tal Barahi Temple.

Max Altitude: 822m (2,696ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: 5 Star Hotel
Day 3

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, and offroad drive to Ghandruk.

After breakfast, we will meet and greet the porter and guide team, who will be fully supportive and assist us throughout the trek. Then, we will leave the leisure city Pokhara, driving 1 hour to Nayapul, the entry point of Annapurna base camp trek. Nayapul is a small town filled with shops selling trekking equipment. You may do your last-minute shopping here, for our trek will start immediately. We will drive to Ghandruk a Gurung cultural village. Overnight at Ghandruk.

Max Altitude: 1,940m (6,364ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Deluxe Lodge
Day 4

Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong

After breakfast, we will head north of the village. We will walk on an exposed trail to the ridge's summit and descend to the green valley and suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola. After lunch, we descend to the valley through the thick cluster of rhododendrons and oak forest to reach Chhomrong, which has excellent views of snowy peaks.

Max Altitude: 2,057m (6,748ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Deluxe Lodge
Day 5

Trek from Chhomrong to Doban

After breakfast, we will descend to Chhomrong Khola, cross the river, and climb up to the stunning village of Sinuwa. After that, we walk along the upper reaches of the Modi Khola Valley through the dense forest of cane, rhododendrons, and oak. The trail rises and descends to the village of Bamboo (2,310 m/7,580 ft), located at the bank of the river. After lunch, we will rise through the uninhabited forest to Doban.

Max Altitude: 2,100m (6,889ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Deluxe Lodge
Day 6

Trek from Doban to Deurali

After breakfast, we will trek, leave Sinuwa, and walk along the upper Modi Khola valley. The trek for today is relatively physically demanding, as most of the time, it involves walking uphill. After lunch, we continue our trek to Bamboo through an uninhabited forest area and then to Dovan. The route climbs up to the Himalayan Hotel (2840 m). We can explore the Hinku cave, where the trail crosses a ravine and a major avalanche track. After about few hours of hiking we reach Deurali (3,000 m/9,840 ft) for an overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 3,200m (10,498ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Deluxe Lodge
Day 7

Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp through MBC

After breakfast, we will head to the serene sanctuary of the Annapurna Base Camp for an overnight stay. Leaving Deurali, we will walk through the riverbed and ascend for a few hours. We will stop by Machhapuchhre Base Camp, where you can capture the best view of the stunning Machhapuchhre, together with other mountains like Annapurna South, Annapurna I and III, and Gangapurna. If people experience any high altitude sickness, we can choose to stay at the lounge there for safety concerns.

Or else, we continue our journey to the ABC through a few roofless shepherd's huts alongside a moraine. Be prepared, as this area is often windy and snowbound, yet the sight of the south face of Annapurna is gratifying. Walking for about 6 hours, we reach the ABC, where the panorama of the snow-capped Himalayas will surround us. You can enjoy the unobstructed view of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and other peaks from the base camp. If you're interested, take your time to explore and relax at the base camp.

Max Altitude: 4,130m (13,549ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Deluxe Lodge
Day 8

Trek from ABC to Bamboo

We will wake up early to catch a glimpse of sunrise. Watching the fireball gradually rise over Mt. Annapurna is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the therapeutic scene, we will return to the trail, descending for five hours all the way to Bamboo. We will enjoy the memorable scenery and stay overnight at the teahouse.

Max Altitude: 2,300m (7,545ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Deluxe Lodge
Day 9

Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda

After breakfast, we will set foot from Bamboo for an uphill hike to Khuldi Ghar and return to Sinuwa, followed by some stone steps to Chhomrong. After lunch, the trek steeply descends towards Jhinu Danda, our destination for today. You may visit a natural hot spring down to the stream, enjoy the hot bath, and refresh yourself after the 6-hour walk.

Max Altitude: 1,780m (5,839ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 10

Drive back to Pokhara from Jhinu

After breakfast we will hike down and cross the Jhinu bridge, then we will drive back to Pokhara. After Lunch we will have leisure time to visit around Pokhara.

Max Altitude: 822m (2,696ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: 5 Star Hotel
Day 11

Fly back to Kathmandu

Early in the morning fly back to Kathmandu. After lunch visit Kathmandu valley or take rest or visit Spa center for trekking relax massage session.

Farewell Dinner in Evening from our side.

Max Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
Meals: B, L, & D
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 12

Departure

You will be taken to the airport by our vehicle at the assigned time. We are delighted to serve you by any means. Goodbye, and may we meet again?

We also have a regular 13-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek package. This package is not deluxe but fully customizable, so you can change the ABC Trek itinerary to fit your needs.

Are you still confuse from where to start? Adventure Vision Treks and Travels has solutions for this.

Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Route Map

Altitude Chart

Equipment List for Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Upper Body Layers
  • Moisture-wicking t-shirts (short and long sleeve)
  • Lightweight fleece or mid-layer jacket
  • Down or insulated jacket for evenings
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket (shell layer)
Lower Body Layers
  • Trekking pants (quick-dry, lightweight)
  • Thermal leggings for cold nights
  • Waterproof trekking pants
  • Shorts (optional for lower altitudes)
Footwear & Accessories
  • Sturdy trekking boots (well broken-in)
  • Comfortable trekking socks (wool or synthetic)
  • Gaiters (optional, for muddy or snowy trails)
  • Sandals or lightweight shoes for lodge wear
Head & Sun Protection
  • Sun hat or wide-brimmed cap
  • Beanie or warm hat for high altitudes
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+) and lip balm with SPF
Personal & Medical Kits
  • Personal medications and prescriptions
  • Basic first aid kit (bandages, antiseptic, painkillers)
  • Altitude sickness medication (consult doctor)
  • Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (1–2 liters)
  • Trekking poles (optional but recommended)
Travel Documents
  • Passport and Nepal visa
  • Trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
  • Travel insurance documents (medical and evacuation coverage)
  • Emergency contact list
  • Copies of all documents (digital and physical)
Miscellaneous
  • Daypack (20–30L) for daily essentials
  • Camera or smartphone with extra batteries/power bank
  • Notebook and pen
  • Snacks (energy bars, nuts)
  • Reusable bag for laundry or dirty clothes
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Optional: travel towel, binoculars

Essential Information

Trek Difficulty & Fitness

The Annapurna Base Camp route is considered moderate to challenging. Even with comfortable lodges along the way, trekkers should be prepared for 5–7 hours of walking per day on uneven trails, reaching altitudes of 4,130 meters at ABC. A reasonable level of fitness and endurance is recommended, including prior hill walking, cardio exercises, or trekking practice.

Best Time to Trek

The ideal seasons for this trek are Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March – May). Autumn provides clear skies and panoramic mountain views, while spring showcases blooming rhododendrons and verdant landscapes. Winter (December – February) is colder but less crowded, and the monsoon season (June – August) is generally not recommended due to heavy rainfall and slippery paths.

Accommodation

Along the trail, trekkers stay in premium lodges and boutique teahouses offering private rooms, hot showers, comfortable bedding, and mountain views. Higher-altitude accommodations often include heating for added comfort during chilly nights.

Food & Dining

Meals are provided throughout the trek, combining Nepali and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy dal bhat, momo, thukpa, pasta, and soups. Special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options can usually be accommodated with advance notice.

Guides & Porters

Experienced, English-speaking guides lead the trek, ensuring safety and smooth navigation. Porters carry luggage to allow trekkers to enjoy a light and stress-free journey. All staff are insured, trained, and equipped with basic medical kits.

Safety & Emergency

The route prioritizes safety. Lodges are well-maintained, and guides carry first aid kits, oxygen cylinders, and communication devices. Emergency evacuation by helicopter is possible if needed, though this is not included in the standard package.

Cultural Experience

The trek also provides rich cultural encounters. Visitors pass through traditional Gurung and Magar villages, observe local festivals, and visit Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and prayer flags, gaining insight into the region’s heritage.

Packing Tips

Even on a comfortable trek, proper gear is essential. Layered clothing for varying altitudes, sturdy trekking shoes, gloves, hats, sunglasses, and a small daypack for water, snacks, and cameras are recommended.

Connectivity

Many lodges offer Wi-Fi and charging facilities, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is available in larger villages such as Chomrong, Bamboo, and Ghorepani, but signal may be weak in remote sections.

Sustainability

Operators follow eco-friendly practices, including reducing single-use plastics, supporting local communities, and encouraging responsible trekking to preserve the natural environment.

Optional Upgrades

Enhancements for the trek include helicopter flights from ABC to Pokhara, yoga or meditation sessions in lodges, and professional photography services to capture your journey.

Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp Trekking FAQs

What is the difference between Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek?
What is the best time to trek Annapurna base camp?

The best times to trek to the Annapurna base camp are October-November and April-May because, at that time, the sky becomes apparent, and the views of the Annapurna range can be seen easily. The weather becomes dry, and the temperature does not rise, so it is not cold.

How difficult is the Annapurna base camp trek?

The difficulty of trekking to Annapurna base camp is moderate. With the help of a guide, both beginners and experienced trekkers can easily reach Annapurna. The elevation is low, so it's accessible for trekkers.

Is it safe to trek to Annapurna base camp?

Yes, generally, trekking to Annapurna is considered safe because you will see that trekking in Annapurna is moderate, and the travel agency takes an easy route for trekkers. At every point in Annapurna, there are police who take care of the trekkers. And if something happens by chance, then the rescue team takes action very fast for the trekkers.

Can I customize my Annapurna base camp trek itinerary?

Yes, you can customize your trekking itinerary according to your requirements. We offer full customization for our trekkers so that they feel comfortable and confident trekking in the Annapurna.
 

Where can I buy trekking gear for the Annapurna base camp trek?

Trekking gear is crucial for trekking in Annapurna; with gear, you can think of trekking. The gear required for trekking can be found on the blog What to pack for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek? If you want to buy from Nepal, then there are lots of shops in Kathmandu and Pokhara that sell equipment. You can rent the gear as well, or if you reside outside Nepal and Amazon works there, you can get the things from Amazon as well.

Which trek is harder: Deluxe Annapurna Base Camp or Manaslu Circuit?

The Manaslu Circuit is generally considered more challenging due to longer duration, a higher altitude pass (Larkya La), and more remote terrain. The Deluxe ABC trek is moderately difficult, with well-established trails and more amenities, suitable for trekkers with moderate fitness.
 

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