The Amazing Annapurna Base Camp Trek in the short form ABC Trek is the most popular moderate-level hiking odyssey in the Western Part of Nepal which lies in the Annapurna Region.
The 06 Days base camp journey to the 10th highest peak Mount Annapurna(8091m) is an exceptional adventure trekking route popular all around the world for its stunning mountain views, unique cultural ecosystems, diverse landscapes, unique traditions, culture, festivals, lifestyles as well as the flora and fauna.
This unique sacred trek was explored by Col. James O.M in 1956, also called the "Sanctuary of God" which offers a sanctuary of diverse Himalayan Views.
The 06 Days of ABC Trip is not just a trekking journey throughout nature, it's a cultural and traditional immersion also where travelers have the opportunity to interact with Magar, Gurung, and Thakali communities as well as their unique festivals, cultures, rituals, foods, languages, dresses, and typical Nepalese lifestyles.
Trekking to the Base Camp of Annapurna is a lifetime experience for travelers where they can witness the beautiful varieties of Rhodendron Forest, Paddy fields, and terraced farms. lush hills, and green forests which all set against the backdrop of towering mountains like Mount Annapurna I, Mount Annapurna II, Himchuli, Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, and many other high Himalayan mountain peaks in the Annapurna Himalayan Range from the Annapurna Base Camp 4130m.
The Annapurna Region is also popular for its flora and fauna where we can witness the different varieties of birds, animals, reptiles, butterflies, insects, and other unique ecological wonders during the whole journey.
Annapurna Trekking Route lies in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project(ACAP) which is popular as a Himalayan Classical legendary trekking route in Nepal with moderate level difficulty but not very hard compared with Everest Base Camp Trek 5364m.
ABC Trekking Route:
The ABC treks typically begin from Ghandruk after 4 hours of drive from Pokhara. On the way to Ghandruk, we cross the popular point of Nayapul gateway of Annapurna Trekking. While crossing the Nayapul we reach the birethanti where we check our trekking permit then we move towards Ghandruk Village.
Ghandruk is a popular Gurung Settlement village where we can find many unique lifestyles, festivals, cultures, museums, foods, and Gurung Lifestyles. Most popular trekking destination in the Annapurna Region of Kaski District Nepal. After a 4-hour jeep drive to Ghandruk, we can take our lunch, and then our ABC foot trail starts towards the popular village Chhomrong. After 3-4 hours of step hiking, we reach Chhomrong where we overnight stay
The next day we had an early morning breakfast at the hotel then our journey moved towards the popular village Dovan. After around 5-6 hours of normal hike, we reach Dovan and we stay overnight at the tea house with twin-sharing accommodation. Continuously our trekking trail moves towards a picturesque village and ascends to Modi River Valley village we reach the popular Deurali Village an elevation of 3230m.
On the fourth day of our ABC Journey, our hike moved towards our final destination Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) 4130m.On the way to ABC Trail, we cross the popular base camp Machhapuchre Base Camp(MBC) an elevation of 3700. From Deurali around 4-5 hours of upward and downwards hiking we reach our final point ABC where we overnight stay at a tea house. Annapurna Base Camp is the final destination and goal of our 06-day trekking journey where we can witness the mesmerizing mountain view of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre and many more Annapurna Mountain Range.
The next day early morning we catch the stunning sunrise view over Himalayas before the breakfast then our hiking move towards the same trekking trail. After 6-7 hours of step hiking, we reach popular Village Bamboo the elevation of 2310m where we overnight stay. The following day we move towards Another Unique feature during ABC Trail the place Jhinu Danda popularly called Natural Hot Spring Spot which is an elevation of 1780m where you can relax with natural hot water. On the same day, we catch the Jeep and move towards the final point of Pokhara and relax in the tourist hub of Pokhara City. After reaching Pokhara city our 6 days of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Journey will finish and you say bye to our helpful porters and guides with a few amount of tips(Tiping is expected).