ABC Trek Details:
Max Elevation: | 4,130m | Best Time: | Sep-Dec, March-June |
Trekking Permits: | ACAP Permit & TIMS Card | Transportation: | Private Jeep, Public Bus |
Guide & Porter: | Experienced | Hidden Charges: | No |
“ABC trek takes you to the diverse landscape, unique culture & traditions to the surreal mountain views.” After the EBC trek, ABC trek is known to be the most visited place in Nepal due to its flexible and classic category.
Inside ABC trek, you can get the 360° stunning view of Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, Gangapurna & Annapurna massif. And after a long tiresome trek, you can just take a relaxing hot spring in Jhinu Danda too.
Itinerary
Pristine Nepal Treks & Expedition representative will receive you at the airport upon your arrival.
You will then transfer to the deluxe hotel located in Thamel.
In the evening you will meet with your guide & will be briefly described the trekking. Afterward, you are free to explore the Thamel.
Today you will drive to Pokhara by tourist bus with scenic beauty on the way. The journey passes through farm villages and towns with views of beautiful mountains.
After you reach Pokhara you will then transfer to your hotel near the pristine and beautiful Phewa Lake where most of the nice hotels are located.
Early morning after breakfast you will drive to Siwai by private vehicle. After three hours of drive, you will reach to Siwai & finally from there your first day of trek starts.
The first 42 km to Nayapul from Pokhara has a good road and another 16 km to Siwai is a rough road. You will trek through the Modi River Valley. Modi River comes from the Annapurna base camp. The first four hours of trekking is easy, it’s just a gradual trail.
After a high suspension bridge nearby Jhinu Danda, it will be stepping uphill to Chhomrong for two hours. Then overnight at Chhomrong.
Today we will walk downhill to a river, then crossing a short bridge we will head up to reach at Sinuwa at 2,360m. It is a lonely spot with few shops and nice lodges.
The trek from here leads into the beautiful forested area of oaks-rhododendron and pines trees. Then after a short steep descent to Bamboo, a small settlement with 5-6 lodges can be seen. Then after an hour, it is a slow climb that brings at Dovan.
After a nice overnight stop at Dovan with the sound of raging Modi River, morning walk leads higher through a thickly forested area.
We will have a delicious lunch after reaching Deurali. After lunch, we will trek higher leaving the tree lines behind following the raging glacial Modi River all the way to Machhapuchare base camp. It is at 3,700 m high where we will have an overnight stop.
Finally, we will head into the famous and picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary where Annapurna Base Camp is located.
After a few hours of pleasant walk brings you to the highest spot of this adventure at Annapurna base camp. Similarly, in the afternoon, we will relax with the views of Annapurna I 8,091m, Annapurna South 7,219m, Gangapurna 7,455m, and Annapurna III 7,555m, including Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) 6,993m stretch up towards Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli and Fluted Peaks or Singu Chuli.
Today you will climb uphill to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. At Chhomorong you will have lunch.
After Chomrong, it is a short climb to the top ridge where we will change our direction to reach Pokhara. We will trek to Jhinu village for an overnight stop, located on a ridge with a view of surrounding landscapes.
Likewise, after a short descent of 25 minutes reaches you at hot-spring by the Modi River. Overnight stay in Jhinu Dada.
Today you will trek for four hours to Siwai and drive back to Pokhara by private vehicle & stay overnight.
Depart from lovely Pokhara for the interesting and exciting overland journey to Kathmandu after a fantastic time at Annapurna Base Camp trek.
After six to seven hours of nice pleasant ride reaches you at Kathmandu. We will then transfer to your hotels after your arrival.
(Option by air takes 30 minutes of scenic flight to Pokhara with alluring views of mountains and landscapes)
If it’s departure day for you then we will drop you to the airport as per your flight time. It will be our pleasure to make your trip memorable and wonderful. You can always contact us because we are there for you.
If it’s not a departure day then we can have a discussion about your future trip or anything else.
Cost inclusions
- Private vehicle for airport arrival and departure
- Two-night hotel (star hotel) in Kathmandu on the basis of twin sharing with breakfast
- Two-night hotel (star hotel) in Pokhara
- Tourist bus ticket (Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu)
- Taxi to/from bus park
- Private vehicle from Pokhara to Siwai
- Private vehicle from Siwai to Pokhara (after trekking)
- Lodge accommodation on mountain during trekking
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during trekking
- Fresh fruits with dinner
- ANNAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA PROJECT (ACAP) permit
- TREKKERS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TIMS) cards for trekking
- Authentic licensed, English speaking experienced trekking guide
- One porter for two trekkers
- Guide and Porter's salary, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance
- Government and local taxes
- Water purification
- Farewell dinner at one of the reputed restaurant
Cost exclusions
- Travel insurance
- All kinds of soft and hard drinks
- Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, battery charge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, hot shower on the lodge, heater, phone calls, etc
- Tips for guide and porter
- Any additional night stay in hotels in case an early return from the trek or an extended stay in Nepal