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Annapurna Base Camp

ChallengingAnnapurna, Kaski
Distance
20 km
Total climb
4,900 m
Highest point
4,130 m
Typical time
65 h

The route

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This line follows paths mapped on the ground (Annapurna Base Camp Trek), covering about 18% of the route — the rest of the trek is not mapped as a trail yet. Treks are verified against it to 250 m. Carry a map: a mapped path is not a guarantee of conditions. Trail geometry © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Elevation profile

1,940–4,130 m

Places along the way

  1. 1Nayapul
  2. 2Ghandruk1,940 m
  3. 3Chhomrong2,170 m
  4. 4Bamboo2,310 m
  5. 5Deurali3,200 m
  6. 6Machhapuchhre Base Camp3,700 m
  7. 7Annapurna Base Camp4,130 m

About this trek

Seven to eleven days from Nayapul or Kande, climbing through terraced villages and bamboo forest into the Sanctuary at 4,130 m. Avalanche-prone in late winter and spring; check conditions at Chhomrong before committing.

Permits you need

  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
  • TIMS card

Best months

MarAprOctNovDec

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