Annapurna Sanctuary · Nepal
Annapurna Base Camp
Climb through rhododendron forest and stone stairways into the Sanctuary — a natural amphitheatre ringed by 7,000-metre walls and the fishtail of Machapuchare.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Highest point
- 4,130 m
- On foot
- ~70 km
- Grade
- Moderate
- Starts and ends
- Pokhara
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Annapurna Base Camp · in detail
Nine days into the Sanctuary.
Pokhara to Pokhara — jeep to the trailhead on day two, sleep at 4,130 m inside the Annapurna Sanctuary on day six, hot springs on the way out. Drag along the ridge to walk the route.
On foot · 4–5 hrs
Deurali → Annapurna Base Camp
The day it all opens up. The trail follows the glacial valley of the Modi Khola, passes Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and enters the Annapurna Sanctuary — a natural amphitheatre ringed by snow. Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m gives you a full 360°: Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhre, and a sunset worth the whole walk.
Sleeping at
Annapurna Base Camp · 4,130 m
Highest point today
4,130 m
Night
Teahouse
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Departures · 2026
Pick your dates.
Eight fixed departures on the 9-day Annapurna Base Camp trek, from the tail of the monsoon through to New Year inside the Sanctuary.
Pick a departure above, or ask us about custom dates for your group.
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What you pay for
No surprises on the mountain.
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in the city
- Cold drinks, alcohol and any drinks beyond tea/coffee at breakfast
- Personal expenses — laundry, calls and wi-fi
- Tips for guide and crew
- Travel insurance, Nepal visa fees and international airfare
- Anything not listed under Included
Porter add-on available to carry your pack on the trek. Ask us for current pricing.
Before you fly
Arrive ready and it’s a holiday.
The trail is long days on uneven stone rather than anything technical, so what you build in the months before matters more than anything you buy.
Get checked over
See a doctor for a full health evaluation before you start training, not after. The Sanctuary is remote and the descent from 4,130 m is not quick.
Build your legs and core
Start two to three months out. Deadlifts, squats and planks — the trek is long days on uneven stone rather than technical climbing, so endurance in the legs matters more than raw strength.
Train your lungs
Hiking, swimming or cycling five times a week. Thin air punishes poor cardio harder than it punishes anything else.
Walk hills with weight
Nothing prepares you like the real thing: hill climbs with a loaded pack, in the boots you plan to bring. That is also how you break them in — never arrive in new boots.
Keep the motivation up
Months of consistent training is the hard part. Booking a class, a gym block or a climbing session gives you something to turn up to, which beats relying on willpower.
The packing list
What actually earns its weight.
Clothing
- A few quick-drying T-shirts, plus one kept dry for sleeping
- Long-sleeved T-shirt and a thermal long-sleeved shirt
- Fleece sweater and a down jacket
- Rainproof windstopper jacket
- Zip-off trousers and thermal trousers
- Woollen hat, gloves and a fleece buff
- Several pairs of thick socks, and underwear
- Sunglasses and a cap
Footwear
- Hiking boots — water-resistant, lightweight, ankle support, sturdy soles
- Broken in well before you fly, not on day two
- Flip-flops or sandals for the teahouses
Kit
- Hiking pack with a rain cover
- Trekking poles — the stone staircases out of Chhomrong earn their keep
- Knee brace, if your knees ask for one on long descents
- Sleeping bag (optional — teahouses provide bedding)
Food and water
- An energy bar for each day
- Water bottle
- Purification tablets or a filter