14 days: Annapurna Base Camp with Kathmandu and Pokhara
For fit walkers: the published Annapurna Base Camp trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with time in Kathmandu and Pokhara on either side.
- Length
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to November and March to May
- Ideal for
- Couples, Groups, Solo travellers
- Places
- 3 stops

Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive, check in and rest.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 2
Kathmandu and trek preparation
Heritage sites in the morning; check gear and permits with your agency.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 3
Travel to Pokhara
Fly or drive to Pokhara.
Overnight: Pokhara
Day 4
ABC trek: drive to Nayapul, trek to Ghandruk
Start of the published Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary.
Overnight: Ghandruk
Day 5
ABC trek: Ghandruk to Chhomrong
Overnight: Chhomrong
Day 6
ABC trek: Chhomrong to Bamboo
Overnight: Bamboo
Day 7
ABC trek: Bamboo to Deurali
Overnight: Deurali
Day 8
ABC trek: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Overnight: Annapurna Base Camp
Day 9
ABC trek: sunrise at Base Camp, descend to Bamboo
Overnight: Bamboo
Day 10
ABC trek: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
Hot springs near Jhinu Danda.
Overnight: Jhinu Danda
Day 11
ABC trek: Jhinu to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara
End of the trek.
Overnight: Pokhara
Day 12
Buffer day
Kept free for weather or a slower pace on the trek.
Overnight: Pokhara
Day 13
Return to Kathmandu
Travel back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 14
Depart
Transfer for your onward flight.
Includes the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Check the trek page for permits, safety and the current rules.
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- See the Annapurna Base Camp trek page for permits, altitude safety and the current rules.
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