Trip Highlights

  • Adventure in the high country of mountain spirits around picturesque Sanctuary.
  • The only 8,000-meter mountain base camps with facilities of nice lodges.
  • Walk from low paddy farm areas to cooler high hills to reach the cold Arctic zone.
  • Astonishingly beautiful landscapes in the close backdrop of the Annapurna Himalayas.
  • Enjoy walking in the heart of the massive Annapurna Himalayas at scenic base camp.

Trip Overview

Annapurna Base Camp is the highest point of this adventure, reaching a height of 4,130 m/13,550 feet. Located amidst a beautiful sanctuary known as the country of mountain spirits, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.

14 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary

The adventure to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days itinerary involves a short, exciting drive from scenic Pokhara city. The walk follows a steep climb to reach a lovely traditional mountain village at Chomrong. Chomrong is the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, the last permanent village. The walk follows through a lovely, serene forest of tall rhododendrons and pine trees to enter a gorge of the Modi River.

One of the few adventures in the Himalayas, where the walks follow a river to its glacial source, is the Annapurna Base Camp. Making this trek even more interesting to experience, and then finally, the trail reaches a wide open plateau. Where the scenic Annapurna Sanctuary is situated amidst the towering giant peaks of the Annapurna Himalayas, a massive range. The walk then reaches you in the heart of the Annapurna Himal at base camp.

Enjoy the spectacular panorama of surrounding snow peaks in the comfort of a cozy lodge at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). After an enjoyable time and experience standing in front of the staggering Mt. Annapurna and adjoining peaks. The return journey is on the same exciting Annapurnna Base Camp Trek itinerary to end the walk at Jhinu village, past Chomrong. Jhinu is a village with natural hot springs to enjoy refreshing warm dips and for the last overnight.

The next morning, a short, interesting drive brings you to beautiful Pokhara city by the calm Phewa Lake. A perfect place to conclude the marvelous adventure to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Best Time for 14-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is suitable for all seasons of the year, but the best is spring and autumn/fall. Spring begins from March to May, a lively season with longer sunlight hours for pleasant walks and views. The right season is when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, like the rhododendrons of various species and colors. But morning and late afternoon till nighttime will be cold and can get cloudy. As well as chances of light showers and snowfall sometimes.

The next best time for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is autumn/fall, which starts from September to November, one of the peak seasons. For trekking and various adventures in Nepal and around the Himalayas, most days are fine and clear. But cold mornings, late afternoons, and night days are shorter due to limited sunlight hours.

There are chances of snowfall sometimes during autumn times, but trekkers can also enjoy during the wintertime of Christmas and New Year holidays. Bright and clear most of the days, but it gets dark soon due to the winter season, and it can get snowed in sometimes.

Annapurna Conservation Trekking permits for 2026/27

For Annapurna Base Camp or any other trekking areas around the Annapurna region, north or south. Including Nar Phu Valley and Upper Mustang as well as the Manaslu Circuit, it requires permits and entrance fees.

Nar Phu, Upper Mustang, and the Manaslu Circuit are located within the restricted region in Nepal. A special permit is required for the number of days on the itinerary of the respective areas. The entire region within the Annapurna Himalayas falls

within the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). Where all trekkers need ACAP fees on top of normal or special trekking permits.

Depending upon the areas of trekking destinations, booking with Himalayan Friendly will obtain the trekking permits and conservation fees. Himalayan Friendly will obtain all the needful entrance fees for the treks after sending and providing the needful documents. As passport details, photos, areas of trekking, and duration of travel.