From Pokhara you walk Nayapul to Chhomrong and the Modi Khola into the Annapurna Sanctuary. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna I fill the amphitheatre at Base Camp. Nayapul, Chhomrong, and the Modi Khola lead into the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Jhinu hot springs sit on the walk out when the calendar allows. Teahouse nights stay on the sanctuary trail from the first stone steps to the road back to the lake. You stand under Machhapuchhre at Base Camp, then soak at Jhinu on the walk toward Pokhara.
You'll start this sanctuary week from Pokhara, and we handle the ACAP and TIMS paperwork plus the private vehicle to Nayapul so day one is the walk to Chhomrong. Guides licensed through MOCTCA and NATHM, and chosen for the Modi Khola villages, pace the climb through Himalaya and Machhapuchhre Base Camp so the 4,200 m meadow stays honest.
Our Kathmandu office shares the next lodge plan each evening, then times the descent to Bamboo and the Jhinu Danda hot springs before the Nayapul drive back. We'll turn a high morning around if weather closes the sanctuary, and your guide would rather add a rest at Chhomrong than stack the base-camp day without a buffer.
The Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek will start with a scenic drive, starting at Pokhara to Nayapul on Day 1. The road cuts across small hamlets, terraced land and river valleys.
The path begins at Nayapul on a trail much used, which passes, without haste, through fields and small villages. We will pick our way through pavements of stone and natural walks with a view of green hills and rivers.
The first day has a smooth trail. In the evening, we will arrive at Chhomrong where we will have a warm meal and rest in a teahouse.
Today, we will continue the Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek with a descent from Chhomrong followed by a steady climb through forest trails. The route goes through rhododendron and bamboo woodlands, and it has a serene environment. On the way to Bamboo village, we will cross small streams and suspension bridges and have a brief rest.
After lunch, we will continue trekking toward Himalaya village. The higher the altitude, the quieter the environment is. The walk is moderate and allows time to adjust to the surroundings.
We will spend the night in a teahouse in Himalaya village.
It is one of the most fulfilling days of the ABC budget trek. We will follow a gradual uphill trail through alpine landscapes with fewer trees and wider mountain views. A stop is made at Machhapuchhre Base Camp to rest and enjoy the scenery.
From here, we will continue toward Annapurna Base Camp. The latter part provides open valley vistas with high mountains. We will be able to spend time in the serene environment and the mountainous landscape on arrival.
The evening is spent at a teahouse with time to relax and recover.
In the morning, we will have early mountain views and then commence the descent. This section of the Annapurna Base Camp trail takes the same path back, with a new view of the landscape. We will walk downhill through alpine areas and gradually return to forest sections.
The path has stone steps and shaded paths, which make the descent gradual. A lunch stop is made along the way before continuing toward Bamboo. The environment is becoming more comfortable and greener as we descend in altitude.
The night is booked in a teahouse at Bamboo.
Today we will resume the Annapurna budget trek with both uphill and downhill trail. The path travels through woodlands, small towns and terraced agriculture. We will take a break along the way before descending toward Jhinu Danda.
This village is a village of natural hot springs along the river. Once we get to Jhinu Danda we will be able to rest in the hot water which will make us feel less exhausted. The peaceful environment makes it a comfortable stop before the final day.
Overnight stay will be in a teahouse.
On the final day of the ABC budget trek, we will follow a gentle trail from Jhinu Danda toward Nayapul. The walk takes you through villages, farmland and river tracks thus making it an easy end to the trek.
The route is easier compared to previous days. After reaching Nayapul, we will take a drive back to Pokhara.
And the trip provides a final glimpse of hills and countryside. By evening we will reach in Pokhara and the trek will be complete and we have time to rest.
Most guests fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Share your arrival time ahead of travel so a Thamel hotel transfer can be arranged, or make your own way to the meeting hotel.
Many departures include a road transfer to Pokhara before walking starts from Nayapul or a nearby trailhead. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
Spring from March to May and autumn from September to November usually bring the clearest views and stable walking conditions on this route. Winter is quieter but colder at altitude, while monsoon months bring cloud and wet trails at lower elevations.
Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
You should be comfortable walking several hours a day on uneven paths with a daypack, including steady uphill sections as you gain height. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Pickup can be arranged from Tribhuvan International Airport or your hotel in Thamel when you share flight times ahead of travel. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Some departures brief in Pokhara after the road from Kathmandu; your trip notes state which city hosts the main kit check. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Road transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a short drive to Nayapul or another start point are common when transport is included. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS registration apply on this route. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
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