Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Hi guys,

I’m a 21 year old who just finished military service in the Singapore Army. I’m currently on a backpacking/hiking trip across asia, and just completed the india leg of my trip. I have hiked in europe, malaysia, brunei and india previously, though I’m pretty excited to hike the ABC for the first time 🙂 cheers!

Annapurna base camp trek: approx. 7 days

Day 1
Drive from Pokhara to Lower Ghandruk. Trek to Komrong.
Altitude: 7,380 ft (2,249 m)
Time taken: 2-3 hours drive to lower Ghandruk; 3 hours trek to Komrong (5 km)

Komrong to Chomrung
Altitude: 7,380 ft (2,249 m) to 7,120 ft (2,170 m)
Time taken: 5-6 hours, 7 km approx.

DAY 2
Chomrung to Dovan

Altitude: 7,120 ft (2,170 m) to 8,460 ft (2,579 m)
Time taken: 6-7 hours, 10.5 km approx.

DAY 3
Dovan to Machapuchare Base Camp
Altitude: 8,460 ft (2,579 m) to 12,135 ft (3,699 m)
Time taken: 6-7 hours, 10 km approx.

DAY 4
Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
Altitude: 12,135 ft (3,704 m) to 13,550 ft (4,130 m)
Time taken: 2 hours, 3.5 km approx.

DAY 5
ABC to Bamboo
Altitude: 13,550 ft (4,130 m) to 7,675 ft (2,339 m)
Time taken: 8-9 hours, 15.5 km approx.

DAY 6
Bamboo to Jhinu

Altitude: 7,675 ft (2,339 m) to 5,770 ft (1,759 m)
Time taken: 6-7 hours, 10 km approx.

DAY 7
Jhinu to Syauli Bazaar; leave for Pokhara
Altitude: 5,770 ft (1,759 m) to 3,740 ft (1,140 m)
Time taken: 4 hours trek, 6 km approx. + 2-3 hours drive to Pokhara, 45 km approx.

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