In the north-central region of Nepal lies a 55km long, solid group of mountains, which is typically recognized to the globe as the Annapurna massif. This geological formation is sheltered by the biggest conservation region of the nation, the Annapurna Conservation Area (7,629km2). Hiking to the base camp of Annapurna or the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, permits hikers to relish the most remarkable section of this geological formation encompassing the view of the tenth tallest mountain in the globe, Annapurna I. Placed north of the stunning lake city, Pokhara, east of Poon Hill & Ghorepani and west of Mardi Himal; the Annapurna Base Camp trek (ABC) is one of the most renowned trekking destination in Nepal. Every year 2/3rd of all hikers in Nepal tour the Annapurna region.

Some facts associated to ABC trek:

The Annapurna Base Camp presents the 3600 view of stunning mountains in the Annapurna province that encompass, Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna III (7555M), Gangapurna (7454m), Singu Chuli (6501m), Annpurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m) and Hiunchuli (6441m).

If hikers select to take a detour to Ghorepani-Poon Hill, then they can relish the 2nd popular view point after Kala Patthar in the Khumbu area, the Poon Hill. The panorama of Machhapuchhre (6993M), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Baraha Sikhar (FANG) (7647M), Nilgiri South (6839M), Tukuche (6920m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) are simply astounding.

Trekkers can either directly move towardsthe Annapurna Base Camp or take a detour to Ghorepani- Poon Hill or Ghandrunk or both. However, all these routes coincide at Chhomrong & further guide to the base camp.

Since the Annapurna Base Camp is placed inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, both solo & group hikers are needed to get an individual ACAP entry permit. Trekkers can apply for the permit with 2 passport size photographs. The permit fee for SAARC Nationals is NPR 200/- (Two Hundred only), while for nationals other than SAARC countries is NPR 2,000/- (Two Thousand only). However, kids under the age of ten do not need any entry fee.

About the company:

Adventure Nepal Eco Treks Pvt. Ltd. is a well established and officially recognized travel Management Company based in Central Kathmandu. The company is run and managed by young energetic team of travel professionals and tour leaders who have many years of experience in inbound and outbound Eco tourism. We also specialize in Everest Base Camp trek alongside Annapurna Base Camp trek.