The best trekking routes for Annapurna Base Camp

 

Photo : Dilip Gurung 

ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) is a well renowned trekking route in the world. The panoramic mountain range seen from ABC (4130 mt.) is just breathtaking.

Spring (February - April) and Autumn (September - November) is the best time for this trek. Clear weather, pristine mountain view and mild weather conditions are the key features of these seasons . Even trekking in monsoon and winter season has its own taste.

In this article, we are going to describe the best routes for ABC trekking. We are also hopeful that this article would be informative and guideline for the trekkers to ABC.

The 5 popular routes for ABC trek are :- 

1. Pokhara-Nayapul-Birethati, Ghandruk-Kimrung-Chhomrong to ABC.

2. Pokhara-Nayapul-Birethati-Tadapani-Chhormrong to ABC.

3. Pokhara-Nayapul-Birethati-Siwai-Jhinu-Chhormrong to ABC.

4. Pokhara-Dhampus-Landruk-Jhinu-Chhomrong to ABC

5. Pokhara-Ghandruk-Tadapani-Hidden Lake-Chhomrong to ABC.

This are the five accessible routes for ABC trekking. After leaving Chhomrong trail continues via lower Sinuwa, Upper Sinuwa, Bamboo, Deurali, MBC (Machhapuchhre Base Camp) and finally to ABC.

Annapurna South (7219 mt.), Hiunchuli (6441 mt.), Annapurna I (8091 mt.), Baraha Shikhar (7647 mt.), Gangapurna (7455 mt.), Annapurna III (7555 mt.) and Fishtail (6993 mt.) can be viewed in a wide range. Typical Gurung villages Ghandruk, Landruk & Chhomrong on the way are must to be visited to learn more about Gurung culture, tradition and living.

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