6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Overview

Walk into a natural amphitheatre of ice. The 6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara takes you up the gorge of the Modi Khola into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin enclosed by a ring of giants – Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and the sacred fishtail of Machhapuchhre (6,993 m). In just six days you climb from Gurung villages and terraced fields through bamboo and rhododendron forest to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) and Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), then soak your legs in the hot springs of Jhinu Danda on the way down.

A private vehicle takes you from Pokhara to the roadhead at Matkyu, from where you walk up to Chhomrong (2,170 m), a Gurung village facing Annapurna South. The trail then drops on long stone staircases to the river and climbs through dense forest to Dovan, before passing Himalaya and Deurali into the narrow gateway of the Sanctuary. The final climb past MBC opens into the basin, and at ABC you spend the night surrounded by snow and ice, waking to watch the sunrise turn the circle of peaks gold.

The descent is quick – to Bamboo and then via Chhomrong to Jhinu Danda and its riverside hot springs – before a short walk and drive back to Pokhara. A licensed English-speaking guide, porters (for foreign trekkers), teahouse lodges with three meals a day, ACAP and TIMS permits and private transfers are included.

The route at a glance

From Pokhara a short drive takes you to the roadhead at Kimche, from where the trail climbs through Gurung villages to Chhomrong. You then follow the Modi Khola gorge through bamboo and rhododendron forest via Sinuwa, Bamboo and Dovan, before emerging into the Annapurna Sanctuary at Deurali. A last day of ascent passes Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m, where you spend the night surrounded by peaks. The return follows the same valley with a night at Jhinu Danda and its hot springs.

Altitude and difficulty

This is a moderate trek with long stone staircases – the hardest part is the climbing in and out of the Chhomrong valley rather than the altitude. Only one night is spent above 4,000 m. Lodges are simple but comfortable, and the trail is well marked with lodges every one to two hours.

Why choose this trek?

One of the world’s great mountain amphitheatres in only six days.
Starts and ends in Pokhara with private transfers.
Hot springs at Jhinu Danda to finish.

Who is it for?

Fit walkers, including first-time trekkers with good stamina. Grade: moderate – 5–8 hours a day with thousands of stone steps. Avalanche-prone sections above Deurali are checked daily by your guide; in winter and spring after heavy snow the route may be adjusted.

ITINERARY IN BRIEF WITH LOCATION MAP

Trip Facts

Tour Code: PTT-NP-TRK-13
Duration: 6 Days
Program Type: Trekking
Maximum Altitude: 4130m
Minimum Pax: 1
Start Trip: Pokhara
End Trip: Pokhara
Program Grading: Moderate

Trip at a Glance

Day 01: Drive Pokhara – Matkyu (1.5 hours), trek to Chhomrong (5–6 hours)
Day 02: Trek Chhomrong – Sinuwa – Bamboo – Dovan (5–6 hours)
Day 03: Trek Dovan – Deurali – Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp (7–8 hours)
Day 04: Sunrise at ABC – descend to Bamboo (6–7 hours)
Day 05: Trek Bamboo – Chhomrong – Jhinu Danda hot springs (5–6 hours)
Day 06: Trek Jhinu Danda – Matkyu (1–2 hours) and drive to Pokhara (about 2 hours)

Trip Highlights

Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary
Machhapuchhre Base Camp beneath the sacred fishtail peak
Sunrise over Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Annapurna South
Gurung village of Chhomrong and its mountain views
Bamboo and rhododendron forests of the Modi Khola gorge
Hot springs at Jhinu Danda

Itinerary in Details

Day 01Drive Pokhara – Matkyu (1.5 hours), trek to Chhomrong (5–6 hours)
Drive about 1.5 hours, trek 5–6 hours | Altitude: Chhomrong 2,170 m | Overnight: Chhomrong (lodge)

After an early breakfast in Pokhara, drive west along the Modi Khola valley by jeep to the roadhead at Matkyu/Kimche. From here you start walking on stone steps through terraced rice and millet fields and Gurung villages, with the snow peak of Annapurna South and the fishtail summit of Machhapuchhre appearing ahead.

The trail contours around the hillside to Taulung and climbs to Chhomrong, a large Gurung village spread across a steep hillside facing Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Chhomrong is the last permanent village on the route and has comfortable lodges, a small bakery and wonderful sunset views.
- OvernightChhomrong
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointChhomrong
- Altitude2,170m / 7,119ft
- Travel ModeDrive: 55 km / 1 hr / 30 min · Trek: 8 km / 5 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedPokhara, Kimche, Chhomrong
- MealsLunch, Dinner
Day 02Trek Chhomrong – Sinuwa – Bamboo – Dovan (5–6 hours)
Trek 5–6 hours | Altitude: Dovan 2,600 m | Overnight: Dovan (lodge)

Descend the long stone staircase from Chhomrong to the suspension bridge over the Chhomrong Khola, then climb to Sinuwa (2,340 m). From here the trail enters the narrow, forested gorge of the Modi Khola that leads into the Annapurna Sanctuary.

The path winds through dense forest of oak, rhododendron and bamboo – look out for langur monkeys – past the lodges of Bamboo to Dovan. The roar of the river is constant and waterfalls tumble down the cliffs on both sides of the valley.
- OvernightDovan
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointDovan
- Altitude2,600m / 8,530ft
- Travel ModeTrek: 10 km / 5 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedChhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Dovan
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03Trek Dovan – Deurali – Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp (7–8 hours)
Trek 6–7 hours | Altitude: 4,130 m | Overnight: Annapurna Base Camp (lodge)

Climb past the Panchen Barah shrine and the Himalaya lodges to Deurali (3,230 m), where the forest gives way to open, grassy slopes. Above Deurali the valley widens dramatically into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial amphitheatre enclosed by a ring of peaks.

Continue to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) for lunch beneath the sheer face of the holy “Fishtail” mountain, then make the final, gentle climb of about two hours to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). You are surrounded by Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre – one of the great mountain views of the world.
- OvernightAnnapurna Base Camp
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointAnnapurna Base Camp
- Altitude4,130m / 13,550ft
- Travel ModeTrek: 12 km / 7 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedDovan, Deurali (ABC), Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04Sunrise at ABC – descend to Bamboo (6–7 hours)
Trek 6–7 hours | Highest point: Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m | Overnight: Bamboo (lodge)

Wake early to watch the sunrise paint the summit of Annapurna I and the surrounding peaks gold and then white – the most magical moment of the trek. Walk a few minutes to the memorial chortens and the moraine edge for views of the South Annapurna Glacier.

After breakfast retrace your steps down the Sanctuary past Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali and Dovan, back into the forest to Bamboo. Descending is quicker, but take care on the stone steps.
- OvernightBamboo
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointAnnapurna Base Camp
- Altitude4,130m / 13,550ft
- Travel ModeTrek: 15 km / 6 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedAnnapurna Base Camp, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali (ABC), Dovan, Bamboo
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05Trek Bamboo – Chhomrong – Jhinu Danda hot springs (5–6 hours)
Trek 5–6 hours | Altitude: Jhinu Danda 1,780 m | Overnight: Jhinu Danda (lodge)

Walk back out of the gorge to Sinuwa, then make the steady climb back up the stone staircase to Chhomrong for lunch, with a last look at Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

In the afternoon descend steeply below Chhomrong to Jhinu Danda. A 20-minute walk down to the river brings you to the natural hot springs – the perfect way to soothe tired legs after the trek.
- OvernightJhinu Danda
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointSinuwa
- Altitude2,340m / 7,677ft
- Travel ModeTrek: 10 km / 5 hr / 30 min
- Places VisitedBamboo, Sinuwa, Chhomrong, Jhinu Danda
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06Trek Jhinu Danda – Matkyu (1–2 hours) and drive to Pokhara (about 2 hours)
Trek 1–2 hours, drive about 2 hours | End of trek in Pokhara

A short, easy walk along the Modi Khola through New Bridge brings you back to the road at Matkyu/Kimche, where your vehicle is waiting. Drive back along the valley to Pokhara, arriving in time for lunch by Phewa Lake.

Spend the afternoon relaxing in Lakeside, taking a boat on the lake, or celebrating with your guide and porters.
- CountryNepal
- Highest PointJhinu Danda
- Altitude1,780m / 5,840ft
- Travel ModeTrek: 4 km / 1 hr / 30 min · Drive: 55 km / 2 hr
- Places VisitedJhinu Danda, Kimche, Pokhara
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch

Altitude Chart of 6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Total Hiking Time: 32h

Highest point: 13,550 ft / 4,130 m — Day 03 · Trek Dovan – Deurali – Machhapuchhre Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp (7–8 hours)

Services Included

Accommodation in Lodges, Guesthouses on Sharing.
Three meals a day followed by tea while on trekking days. [BLD]
Private Vehicle for Pick Up and Drop.
licensed English speaking Guide throughout the trek.
A required number of porter to carry the your bag during Treks ( For foreigner only)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, medicine, and transportation for office staffs.
Annapurna conservation’s park fees and TIMS (Trekker Information Management System) and other necessary permits.
First aid medical kit.
Current Govt. Tax

Services Excluded

Beverages
Your travel insurance
Nepal Tourist Visa Fee
Personal expenses like shopping and trekking equipment
Rescue operation charge in case of need
Extra expenses that may have caused in case of the change in itinerary, natural calamities, political issues, strikes, and so on.

Trip Notes

Notes for this trek

Grade and fitness: moderate – 5–8 hours of walking a day on stone steps and forest trails with steep ascents and descents. Good fitness is needed; no technical skills.
Altitude: the trek reaches 4,130 m at ABC after a fairly quick ascent. Walk slowly, drink 3–4 litres of water a day, avoid alcohol and tell your guide about any headache, nausea or breathlessness. Insurance covering helicopter rescue to 4,500 m is mandatory.
Teahouses: you stay in simple mountain lodges (teahouses) with twin rooms and shared bathrooms at higher villages; hot showers, Wi-Fi and device charging usually cost extra.
Permits: Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) and TIMS permits are included; please send a scanned passport copy when booking.
Best seasons: March–May (rhododendrons) and late September–November (clearest views). Winter is cold but possible; the monsoon (June–August) brings rain, leeches and cloud.
Avalanche safety: the section between Deurali and MBC can be exposed to avalanches after heavy snowfall (mainly January–April); your guide will follow local advice and may change the route or timing.
Flexibility: the itinerary may be adjusted for weather, trail conditions, flight delays or the health of the group; your guide's decisions on safety are final.

Possible to operate round the year
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Wear Flexible and Sport Shoes
You can buy required equipment in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Important: We need scanned passport copy and photograph by email at least 2 working day before [ Mon-Fri/ except Govt.Holiday] in order to make Acaap/Tims/Staff Insurance]. So allow us that at least 2 day before your trip start from Pokhara. You can email us passport copy/passport size photo for this purpose.
Instant confirmation if you are booking for 7 days later at least. Otherwise please email us. This can be possible for next day start also which we can confirm on your email inquiry.

Equipment List

Appropriate footwear.
Rain gear and extra clothing. Dressing in layers allows you to adjust to changing weather and activity levels. Two rules: avoid cotton (it keeps moisture close to your skin) and always carry a hat.
Safety items: fire, light, and a whistle.
Sun screen and sun glasses. Especially above treeline when there is a skin-scorching combination of sun and snow, you’ll need sunglasses to prevent snow blindness and sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
Daypack/backpack. You’ll want something you can carry comfortably and has the features designed to keep you hiking smartly. Don’t forget the rain cover; some packs come with one built-in. Keep the other Essentials in the pack and you’ll always be ready to hit the trail safely.
These and more available in Kathmandu & Pokhara to buy or hire

FAQ

6 days. It starts in Pokhara and ends there. Overnight stops: Chhomrong, Dovan, Annapurna Base Camp, Bamboo, Jhinu Danda. The day-by-day itinerary above shows travel times, places visited and meals for each day.

The best seasons are March to May (rhododendrons in bloom) and late September to November (clearest mountain views). Winter is cold but possible at lower altitudes; the monsoon (June–August) brings rain, leeches and cloud.

The grade is moderate, with a maximum altitude of about 4,130 m. You will walk several hours a day on mountain trails, so good fitness is needed; no technical climbing is involved. Your guide sets a steady pace and watches for signs of altitude sickness.

No technical skills are needed, but you should be in good health and able to walk for several hours a day on uneven mountain trails. Regular walking, hiking and cardio exercise in the weeks before your trip will make it much more enjoyable.

Yes. Travel insurance covering trekking at the maximum altitude of your itinerary, including emergency helicopter evacuation and medical treatment, is mandatory for all trekkers.

Yes, porters are included as stated in the package (normally one porter for two trekkers, carrying up to about 20–25 kg in total). You carry only a small daypack with water, camera, snacks and a warm layer. Extra luggage can be left safely at your hotel.

Accommodation in Lodges, Guesthouses on Sharing; Three meals a day followed by tea while on trekking days. [BLD]; Private Vehicle for Pick Up and Drop; licensed English speaking Guide throughout the trek; A required number of porter to carry the your bag during Treks ( For foreigner only); Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, medicine, and transportation for office staffs; Annapurna conservation’s park fees and TIMS (Trekker Information Management System) and other necessary permits; First aid medical kit; and more – see the full Includes list.

Beverages; Your travel insurance; Nepal Tourist Visa Fee; Personal expenses like shopping and trekking equipment; Rescue operation charge in case of need; Extra expenses that may have caused in case of the change in itinerary, natural calamities, political issues, strikes, and so on.

This package includes 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, as marked on each day of the itinerary. Other meals are at your own cost; your guide will recommend good local restaurants, and vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs can be catered for.

Yes. We run this trek privately for your group on the dates you choose, and we can tailor it – add extra nights, change or upgrade hotels, add activities, flights or a guide in your language (Russian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Hindi on request). Just send us your wishes.

A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation. You can enquire through this page, email pigeontravel@gmail.com or contact us on WhatsApp, and we will confirm availability and send a booking confirmation.

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We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours. Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed). 5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel. Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate. An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.

Cancellation Policy

Policy Regarding Cancellation / NO SHOW / EARLY DEPARTURE
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel/Trekking services – due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason, you must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive advice in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:-

Before 60 days – No cancellation charge.
From 60 days to 45 days – 5% of the total tour / service cost
From 45 days to 15 days – 10% of the total tour / service cost
From 15 days to 07 days – 15% of the total tour / service cost
From 07 days to 02 days (48 hrs) – 30% of the total tour / service cost
From 48 hours to arrival or NO SHOW – NO REFUND

In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount, which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Booking Policy

Booking your Nepal tour with Pigeon Travel & Tours is easy:

Book online with the Book Now button when it is active, or send us the enquiry form / email with your dates, number of travellers and hotel preference.
A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.
The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Domestic flight tickets, permits and other non-refundable items included in the package are paid at the time of confirmation.
Please send a copy of your passport and your arrival/departure flight details so that we can arrange pick-up, hotels and tickets.
Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation.

Child Policy

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours.

Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed).
5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel.
Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate.
An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.
Children under 10 years receive a free (gratis) Nepal tourist visa on arrival.

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6 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek