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ModerateAnnapurna, Nepal
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
A shorter, accessible trek into the heart of the Annapurna sanctuary — a natural amphitheatre surrounded by 7000m+ peaks, with hot springs and Gurung villages along the trail.
Quick Answer
The Annapurna Base Camp trek takes 7–12 days, reaches a maximum altitude of 4,130m, and costs $600–$1200 total (permits included). It is rated moderate and best done in spring or fall.
Duration
7–12
days
Max Altitude
4,130m
13,550 ft
Total Cost
$600–$1200
USD per person
Best Seasons
spring
fall
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Trek Highlights
- Annapurna Base Camp amphitheatre
- Machapuchare (Fishtail) sunrise
- Rhododendron forests in spring
- Jhinu hot springs
- Gurung villages and culture
Permits & Documents Required
TIMS Card
$20 (individual) / $10 (group)Trekkers' Information Management System card
Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu or PokharaProcessing: Same day
ACAP Permit
$30 (Foreigner) / $10 (SAARC)Annapurna Conservation Area permit
ACAP office in Pokhara or KathmanduProcessing: Same day
Tip: Get your TIMS card and permits from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or Pokhara before starting your trek. Bring passport-sized photos and a copy of your passport.
Complete Equipment Checklist
🧥Clothing(11 items)
- Moisture-wicking base layers
- Fleece mid-layer jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Trekking trousers (zip-off)
- Thermal underwear
- Warm hat & sun hat
- Gloves (liner + insulated)
- Wool/synthetic hiking socks (4+ pairs)
- Gaiters
- Light down jacket
- Comfortable trekking boots (broken in)
🎒Gear(6 items)
- 60–70L trekking backpack
- Sleeping bag (-10C rated)
- Trekking poles (collapsible)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Water bottles (2× 1L)
- Waterproof stuff sacks
🩺Essentials(7 items)
- Passport + permit photocopies
- First aid kit
- Diamox (altitude sickness prevention)
- Sunscreen SPF50+ & lip balm
- Water purification tablets
- Snacks (energy bars, trail mix)
- Cash in NPR (ATMs unreliable on trail)
📷Optional(7 items)
- Kindle / book
- Playing cards
- Binoculars
- Journal & pen
- Portable charger (10000mAh+)
- Camera
- Lightweight tripod
📖 In-depth guide available
Read our complete day-by-day Annapurna Base Camp guide with permit costs, teahouse tips, and altitude acclimatization advice.
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