Annapurna Circuit Nepal

Annapurna Base Camp

Into the Annapurna Sanctuary: rhododendron forest, Gurung villages and a ring of 7,000 m peaks around base camp.

  • 24.1 km
  • 7–11 days
  • challenging
  • Best Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov

Photo: Kapilkhatri19 · CC BY-SA 3.0

At a glance

Into the Annapurna Sanctuary to Annapurna Base Camp

Distance
24.1 km · 15 mi
Elevation gain
982 m · 3,222 ft
Highest point
4,130 m · 13,550 ft
Time
7–11 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Route
Out and back

Elevation profile

Elevation from 4116 m to 1629 m over 24.1 km; lowest 1531 m, highest 4116 m.1,5002,9004,2000.0 km12 km24 km
Measured on the map, one way: 24.1 km, about +982 m of climbing, 1,531–4,116 m. © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation: NASA SRTM via OpenTopoData.

Plan your trip

Best months: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov

Permits & fees
ACAP permit; foreign trekkers must hike with a licensed guide.
Getting there
Drive from Pokhara to the trailhead (Nayapul or further by jeep).
Good to know
  • The section above Deurali crosses avalanche terrain — follow local advice after snowfall.
  • Combine with Poon Hill at the start for a sunrise over Dhaulagiri.

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Sources

Official figures where published; other numbers are measured on the map and approximate. Conditions and rules change — confirm with the official source before you go.