The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is popularly also known as Annapurna Sanctuary trek. The journey to its base camp is on top of the best trekking routes in the world. Like many other trails in the region, the trek begins in Pokhara, specifically the Dhampus ridge. It passes through gushing waterfalls, ethnic villages, terraced farmlands, lush rhododendron forests, providing one with the picturesque panorama of the mountains. The height/altitude of Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 meters is the ultimate destination of this trekking trip.

It follows an exquisite river basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary with deep gorges, narrow and dazzling river and glacier valleys. The route gives a chance to view more than 10 enormous mountains serially.

The route often combines with a visit to Ghandruk, Ghorepani and Poon HillTrek. Several extensions of the route take to Muktinath and Lhomanthang, which are among other major attractions of the route. Annapurna Conservation Area subsumes the entire surrounding area. It, therefore, takes you deep into the mountains to the amphitheatres of the Annapurnas, unravelling the beauty of the rich nature and culture of the region.

Alternatives

There are some different routes leading to Annapurna Base Camp. The trail goes in a clockwise direction. It starts from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhomrung, Deurali, and lastly to the Annapurna Base Camp. The trail will also take you to the popular Ghorepani Poon Hill. It normally takes 10-12 days to cover this route depending upon the time of the trekker. Because the path mostly goes through the highlands of the region, high altitude