After the Everest Region, Annapurna Region is the second most popular destination for trekking in Nepal. This region offers many exciting and adventurous trekking routes.
Are you planning on visiting the Annapurna region? Are you searching for a short trek in this region? Then the Himalayas on foot presents you with Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days.
7 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to the foot of Mount Annapurna. You will be passing through many traditional villages viewing beautiful scenarios on this trek.
Mount Annapurna lies in the north-central part of the Himalayas in Nepal. This is the tenth highest mountain in the world. It is about 55 km long surrounded by Kali Gandaki Gorge in the west, Pokhara in the south, and Marshanyangdi river in the north and east.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is protected and lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. This conservation area is the first and largest protected area in Nepal. It conserves several world-class peaks and treks.
On this trek, you will be viewing many wonderful snow-covered mountains. Such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho, Pisang Peak, Manaslu, Pinguda, and many more.
You will also be passing through dense forests filled with beautiful vegetation. Like rhododendron, birch, oak, pine, etc. If you are lucky you might even sight some wild animals like Himalayan Thar, goral, serow, musk deer, and many more.
The people living in this area belong to different ethnicities like Thakali, Magar, etc. The majority of people living here belong to the Gurung community. You get the opportunity to experience their warm hospitality and unique culture.
Usually, the trek lasts till 12 days but this Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 day is a shorter version. This itinerary is specially made for people having a limited time period.
Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days
- Short trek to Annapurna Base Camp
- Reach the base of Mount Annapurna and Macchapuchhre
- View several glorious peaks on the way
- Walking through beautiful jungle paths
- Marvelous view of landscapes
- Get the taste of the Nepalese lifestyle in the rural areas
Route of Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days
You can begin your Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days Journey from Pokhara or Kathmandu. You drive all the way to Nayapul then trek to Ghandruk from there. Staying the night there, you head towards Sinuwa the next morning via Chhomrong.
Then you walk towards Deurali passing many small settlements like Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya. Staying the night in Deurali, you trek towards the major attraction the following day.
You will be reaching Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base camp on the fourth day. This day you will be staying here for the night, so you can explore the area.
After a wonderful time, you descend the trails toward Bamboo passing many traditional villages. The beautiful scenarios along the way will accompany you all the way.
From there, you head trek towards Kyumi passing Sinuwa, Chhomrong, and Jhinu. The next day you will be passing Siwai to reach Nayapul and drive back to your destination.
Best Time To Do Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be done in any season. Spring, Autumn, Winter, and Monsoon are the four seasons you can choose from. Most travelers consider the spring and autumn season to be the best time to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Spring
Spring is the beginning of the new season and changes in nature. This is the season when hill’s gain back their lush greenery and the paths are filled with the bud of flowers.
The months of March, April, and May fall under this season. The routes are swarming with people during these months. A large no. of trekkers and travel enthusiasts come to see the marvelous views.
During this season, the skies are clear giving you the fantastic view of peaks and landscapes. The days are sunny and sweaty while the nights are balmy. The temperature ranges from 15 to 0 degrees.
Autumn
Autumn is the peak season for trekking in the Himalayas. The beauty of nature is at its best during this season. The blooming flowers and lush green forest mesmerizes the travelers.
The months of September, October, and November fall in Autumn. The routes are packed with trekkers from all around the world during these months. The skies are crystal clear with perfect weather conditions.
The temperature is moderate neither too hot nor too cold. The days are sunny and warm while the nights can be a bit chilly. You should carry extra warm clothes just in case.
Winter
Winter is the off-season time for trekking in the Himalayas and the coldest time of the year. This is the season for heavy snowfall and blizzards which can block your trekking routes.
The months of December, January, and February come under this season. These are the months when the routes are less crowded with travelers and trekkers. However, the weather is very pleasing.
The skies are clear giving trekkers the best view of snowy peaks. The days are warm but nights can be freezing cold. The temperature ranges from 0 to -8 degrees.
If you love walking in privacy while viewing beautiful scenarios. Then winter is suitable for Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days.
Monsoon
Monsoon is the least preferred season for trekking in the Himalayas. It is the season for heavy rain showers around Nepal. Mostly the lower regions have continuous rainfall occurrences.
The months of June, July, and August come under this season. Due to heavy rainfall, the routes become damaged from floods or landslides. The walking paths are also muddy and wet, so you need to be careful.
The weather is not very favorable with dark clouds hiding the scenarios. The days are humid while nights are chilly. However, many unique plants and flowers bloom during this season. Mostly botanists visit these routes during these months.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days Difficulties
Trekking for long or short days is never an easy task. This is a moderate level climb suitable for both novice and professional climbers. No matter how experienced you are, you will face various difficulties in these trails.
We have mentioned some of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days Difficulties below:
Duration and Distance
This Trek is about a week-long, so walking will be difficult for both novice and experienced trekkers. Usually, the trek lasts for about 12 to 14 days. But the days are shortened to make it available for people with limited time.
As Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days is a short trek, you will be walking more hours and distance each day. Normally, you would walk about 5 to 6 hours, but now you will be walking for 7 to 8 hours per day.
And walking about 15 km a day. It can be tiring and exhausting to non-walkers. So, prepare yourself mentally and physically for this trek.
Altitude Sickness
Suffering from altitude sickness is nothing new when traveling to high elevation. You will be reaching about 4200 m altitudes in this trek. So, it is common for some trekkers to suffer when traveling to this height.
Altitude sickness occurs when traveling above 3500 m elevation. Because the air in high mountains is thin due to which oxygen level is low. Some common symptoms are headache, nausea, vomiting, sleeping difficulty, and many more.
There is a high chance of altitude sickness in this trek as you don’t have acclimatization. So, if you have any trouble inform your guide immediately.
Weather and Temperature
Weather and temperature always play a vital role in treks. If the weather and temperature are nice your trek will be comfortable. But if the condition is bad you might face many troubles along the way.
You can never predict these things when traveling in high places. Trekking during winter and monsoon have weather and temperature obstruction. So, it is better to prepare for ABC Trek earlier. Always check the best time to visit and weather forecast of the day.
Accommodation
Normally, the route of Annapurna Base Camp trek is full of tea houses. But finding proper accommodation can be hard when trekking in peak season. It will be swarming with trekkers.
And finding a room of your choice can be very hard. You might even have to share rooms with our fellow companions. Waiting in a long line for your turn can be disappointing. So, if you can adjust with your environment traveling in peak season will go well.
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Drive From Kathmandu or Pokhara To Nayapul then trek to Ghandruk
From Kathmandu
Drive Distance: 241.6 km
Drive Duration: 7 to 8 hours
From Pokhara
Drive Distance: 40.8 km
Drive Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Maximum Altitude (Nayapul): 1070 m above sea level
Trek Distance: 8.6 km
Trek Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Maximum Altitude (Ghandruk): 1940 m above sea level
There are two destinations to begin your trekking journey. You can begin from Kathmandu or Pokhara. If you are already in Pokhara then you can start the Annapurna base camp trek from there.
From Kathmandu
Waking up early, you have your breakfast and wait for your guide to pick you up from your hotel. After picking you up, you head towards Nayapul from there. It is a long tour so relax and enjoy the view.
Leaving the city behind you take the Prithivi Highway and head towards Pokhara. Along the way, you will see many wonderful sceneries of hills and landscapes. Passing through small towns and villages you reach Pokhara.
From there, you head towards Nayapul via Baglung highway. Viewing beautiful scenarios you reach your destination.
From Pokhara
If you are already in Pokhara, then our guide will pick you up from your hotel. From there, taking the routes to Nayapul you head ahead in this journey. Passing through many small settlements and viewing scenarios you reach Nayapul.
After reaching your destination you begin your trekking journey towards Ghandruk. This day’s walk is short and easy so you will find it comfortable. Viewing Annapurna south, Himchuli, etc you reach Ghandruk.
Ghandruk is a small village inhabited by the Gurung communities. This place gives out a marvelous view of many magnificent peaks. During your visit here, you get to see the wonderful culture of these people.
You stay the night here.
Day 2: Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa via Chhomrong
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Maximum Altitude: 2340 m above sea level
On the second day of your trek, you will be heading towards Sinuwa via Chhomrong. You head out of the beautiful village and walk straight in the trails. Walking slowly you trek till Komrong Danda then from there you descend in the trails and reach Komrong Khola.
Crossing a long bridge above the Khola you make an ascend in the trail and arrive at Chhomrong. This is a beautiful and biggest village of this trek. It spreads over the hillside giving the stunning view of mountain peaks.
Viewing beautiful scenarios you descend in the trails to the river. Then again making an ascend you arrive at Sinuwa. This beautiful village is home to the Gurung and Thakali community.
During clear weather, you can see the stunning view of various peaks. Like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and many more. You stay the night in one of the tea houses.
Day 3: Trek from Sinuwa – Bamboo – Dovan – Himalaya – Deurali
Trek Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Maximum Altitude: 3200 m above sea level
On the third day of this trek, you head out the village and trek towards Deurali. Waking up early, you climb a hill to observe the view of magnificent peaks and dew-formed environment.
You begin your trek by making an ascend in the trails up to Bamboo. This pace is popular for its Bamboo forest. Viewing these you enter a lush green forest of rhododendron.
At the other end of the jungle lies Dovan. From there, you gradually climb up the hill viewing the stunning view of peaks and landscapes. Looking at the scenarios you reach Himalaya.
From there, you make a steep ascend in the routes and reach Deurali. This is a village development committee that lies near the Machhapuchhre base camp. You stay here for the night.
Day 4: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Maximum Altitude (Annapurna Base Camp): 4200 m above sea level
Maximum Altitude (Machhapuchhre Base Camp): 3720 m above sea level
The day you are waiting for is finally here. Today you will reach the major attraction of this trek. This day you head towards Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base camp.
At first, you have a healthy breakfast and begin your trek till Machhapuchhre Base Camp. This day’s trek is mostly filled with making uphill climbs. Climbing the trails, you will pass Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Gandharva Chuli, and many more.
Reaching the MBC, you make a steep climb with many twists and turns till ABC. Arriving at the base of the tenth highest mountain will give you an overwhelming feeling. You get to see Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and Annapurna massif this day.
You stay the night here.
Day 5: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp – MBC- Deurali – Himalaya – Dovan – Bamboo
Trek Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Maximum Altitude: 2340 m above sea level
Today you will be waking up early, as this day’s walk is quite long and exhausting. The beautiful scenario of the peaks in front of you will take your breath away.
After having your breakfast, you begin your day’s trek. You will be heading to Bamboo this day from Annapurna Base camp. Making a descend in the trails you retrace your steps back to Bamboo.
You will be seeing many peaks this day like Barahi Sikhar, Tent peak, Annapurna South, Himchuli, and many more. You stay the night in one of the tea houses.
Day 6: Trek from Bamboo – Sinuwa – Chhomrong – Jhinu – Kyumi
Trek Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Maximum Altitude: 1690 m above sea level
On the sixth day, you head towards Kyumi from Bamboo. You start the day with a light breakfast and pack your bag to head towards your destination. This day you will be crossing many small settlements.
You first arrive at Sinuwa and then head towards Chhomrong from there. Then making a descent in the trail, you reach Jhinu. Then following the forest path viewing the peaks you reach Kyumi.
You stay here for the night.
Day 7: Trek from Kyumi – Sinuwa – Nayapul then drive back to Pokhara or Kathmandu
Trek Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Drive Duration (Pokhara): 3 hours
Drive Duration (Kathmandu): 7 to 8 hours
Maximum Altitude (Pokhara): 850 m above sea level
Maximum Altitude (Kathmandu): 1400 m above sea level
Seventh-day is the last day of your tour. Today your exciting Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days come to an end. Making an ascend in the trails you head to Sinuwa from Kyumi.
Then from there, you head towards Nayapul. Depending on where your destination is your guide will drop you off. You can drop off at Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Sighting scenic views and retracing the route you say goodbye to the Annapurna region. Arriving at Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel and bid you farewell. Hoping you had a fun time with our group.
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FAQS
Is Trekking Permit Needed For this Trek?
Yes, you will be needing two permits to trek in the routes of Annapurna Base Camp. One is the Trekking Information Management Permits (TIMS) and the other is Annapurna Conservation Area Permits. You can purchase these permits from Nepal Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu or Nepal Tourism Board Service Center in Pokhara or Lamjung.
Where will we be staying in Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
In popular trails, you will find many well-established lodges and tea houses. These places provide first-class meals and accommodation. On this trek, you will be staying in tea houses for most of the part. Most of these hospitality places provide private rooms with solar showers and clean toilets.
Do you have electricity and the internet on this trek?
Yes, you will find electricity and the internet on these trials. But there can be power outages during monsoon and winter seasons. Also, the internet is slower in the mountains, so don’t keep your hopes high. Most of the lodges will be charging you extra for using electricity and the internet as well.
What kind of Food do we eat in this Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 days?
You will be having the authentic and traditional Nepalese food on this trek. There won’t be many western cuisines in these trails. For breakfast, you will be eating eggs, bread, milk, tea, etc. Each day there will be different breakfasts. As for dinner, you get traditional food like Dal, Bhat, curry, meat for non-vegetarians, achar, and many more side dishes.
How difficult are the trails?
The difficulty of these trails depends on the stamina of each individual. Usually, the trek lasts more than a week but as this is a shorter version you will be walking more hours than usual. So, if you are physically and mentally fit you will find the route quite easy and comfortable. To build up your stamina you can do exercises on your own. Like running, a long hour walks, swimming, meditation, and many more.
