Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek
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Facts of this Trip

Duration 8 Days
Trip Grade Moderate
Max Altitude 4130 M
Trip Type Tea house Trek
Accommodation Tea house on Trail
Meals BB on Trek
Transportation Tourist Coach
Season Spring / Autumn
Group Size Minimum 2 pax

Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek

Annapurna Base Camp budget trek is short and cheapest trekking package in Nepal. Those who do not have enough time in Nepal with limited budget for the trekking but seeking for adventure to the Himalayas and want to capture scenic views of tenth’s highest mountain (Mt Annapurna 8091 M) in the world. ABC budget trek is the cheapest budget packages than the normal Annapurna Base Camp trek for the trekker, which is located an altitude of 4130 M from the sea level.

Annapurna Base Camp budget trek package is specially designed for those travelers who wish to enjoy their major meal by themselves without major meals during their trek too. In this ABC budget trek, trekkers can enjoy their menu as per their own interest rather than normal Annapurna Base camp trekking package, where meal items are already fixed during their availability on tea houses. This delightful trekking is a connection of the eye-catching majestic views of Himalayan ranges with the traditional local culture of Gurung and Magar in the heart of the Annapurna region. During the budget trek, trekking trail passes through calm nature and peaceful hill and astounding mountains surrounding you. Adventure and experience of the trekking are similar in the ABC trek but some of the service and facilities are taken out in this package. Base Camp trekking is one of the dreamlands for the trekker on the lap of two highest mountain between 10th world highest mountain Annapurna 8091 M and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) 6993M. It is one of that destination where trekker can visit Base Camp of two different mountain in one trekking trail.

Major attractions during the annapurna base camp budget trek !!!

Annapurna Base Camp Budget trek offers amazing views of the high snowcapped Himalayan range including Annapurna I, II, III and southern face of Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli and many more and beautiful landscape with the various cultural and traditional ethnic local people. ABC trekking trail will lead ahead through small beautiful Gurung village Ghandruk and Ghorepani with Rhododendron forest to the sunrise viewpoint (Poonhill 3210 M). From Poonhill, you can explore the magic sunrise and sunset views over the giant snowcapped Mountains. ABC budget trek is a package compiled with nature and culture. Budget trek is nothing but a well manage package for the trekker to the ABC at a very low cost.

Information about the ABC budget trek route!!!

Most of the trekking to the Heart of Annapurna Region is starting from the Nayapul, 1 hr driving distance from Pokhara. It is the origin point of the trek to Ghandruk, Poonhill, and ABC. Trekking trail makes an incredible proper combination of natural beauties, suspension bridges, scenic small villages with the background views of Himalayan ranges with Flora & fauna. The trail cover and linking with the different small beautifully villages engineered pathway made of iridescent stones, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhomrong, Dovan, Deurali, Bamboo, and Jhinu before you enter the Base Camp. They sparkled like metallic fish scales, making the journey lifetime experience. At that village, most of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali were inhabited. Villagers welcomed you warm hospitality with the smiley face. You feel like you are in the dream of heaven.


In this Annapurna Base Camp budget trekking package you will get a Professional English Speaking trekking guide, porter, trekking permit, TIMS card, office legal procedure for your trip. We will provide good accommodation service during the trek in hotel/ lodge/ Tea house with great hospitality clean and tidy rooms.

Some essential information for budget ABC trek!!!

ABC budget trek can be done by every age group those who are physically and mentally fit and those who can walk average 6-7 hrs. A day. Trekking starts from low land to high Himalaya so it is not easy to walk like in the low land. The traveler must be prepared for the possibilities of altitude sickness. If you are trekking in autumn or spring, you will have more clear views of Snowcapped Mountains.

Itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp Budget trek 7Night/ 8 Days

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara drive by tourist coach (5-6 hrs. (850 m)
Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul (1.30 hr. drive) and hike to Jhinu (3 hours) 1736 M
Day 3: Jhinu to Dovan 2600 M (6-7 hours)
Day 4: Dovan to ABC 4130M (8 hours)
Day 5: Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong 2177 M (7-8 hours)
Day 6: Chomrong to Ghandruk 1930 M (5-6 hours)
Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara (3 hours trek) then 1.5 hours’ drive
Day 8: Pokhara to Kathmandu, by tourist coach (5-6 hours’ drive)

Note : Dear traveller if you would like to book normal or comfortable trekking package for abc trek, you have option with us as a Annapurna base camp trekking 15 days package or we made special itinerary as per your request. 

Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu to Pokhara drives 6-7 hrs. (850 m)

After breakfast we start our onward journey to Pokhara after Scenic 5-6 hours (200km) drive you will encounter different landscape of hills and mountains, climate variation, housing pattern of village people, farming land on a seasonable crops and the highway goes along on the bank of Trishuli river and Marshyangdi river. Then after you will reach the beautiful and peaceful town Pokhara. A city with a Beautiful Phewa lake that offers us the magnificent views of various mountains. Dhaulagiri, the whole Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) amongst others. Overnight at hotel at your hotel.

Day 2

Pokhara to Nayapul to Jhinu 1736 M

After the roaming around the beautiful city we will have short drive of about 1:30 hour which takes you to Nayapul. From Nayapul our actual hiking will starts. From Nayapul, we will ascends through the small and beautiful villages of different ethnic communities and cultural diversity. One can observe the unique traditions and lifestyle of local people during the trek. After some ascends and descends we will reach Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is very famous for naturally formed hot water spring. This is one of the most loved sights of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. Here in Jhinu we will spend night at tea house which provide the most hygienic food and shelter within your budget trekking package. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 3

Jhinu to Dovan 2600 M

After breakfast at Jhinu, we start our trek and again our trail ascends to the banks of the river Chhomrong Khola. Then we cross the suspension bridge and continue our ascent along the stone steps to a place called Sinuwa. After Sinuwa the trail leads us through Danish bamboo and Rhododendron forests to reach a village called Bamboo where we will stop for an hour for our lunch and rest. Passing through the beautiful small village of Gurung peoples we will reach Dovan where we will spend night. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 4

Dovan to ABC 4130M

After night spend at Dovan and enjoy early mooring breakfast with the scenic views of Himalayan range. We will set start trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp situated at an altitude of 3,700m. Machhapuchhre Base Camp is actually not a real base camp as the mount Machhapuchhre is not allowed to climb. But MBC offers us great panorama of white snowcapped mountains view. We can observe best Sunset view over the giant peaks. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 5

Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong 2177 M

After having quick early breakfast, we will set to ascend toward Chhomrung. This is quite adventure trek whole walking is not ascending but we cover long day walk around 6/7 hrs. Today we will have some ascending and some descending walk and reach Chhomrung. On the way ascend we can see different high mountain ranges that attracts us. Passing through the lush forests and cultivated lands we will reach Chhomrong where we will have night spend. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 6

Chomrong to Ghandruk 1930 M

From Chhomrung early in morning we descend through rolling hills while enjoying the great scenarios of surrounding is all we do today. Throughout we will pass through different small settlements on the way and reach one of the largest settlement of Gurung peoples- Ghandruk which is famous for the home stay and gurung cultural and tradition. Here we are going to have the night stay. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 7

Ghandruk to Pokhara

Today is the last day of our trip. We will start our trek early in the morning immediately after breakfast. We will descend through the beautiful trail passing through the small villages of Gurung and reach Kimchi, either from there or from Nayapul we will drive to Pokhara and spend the overnight there. Overnight at hotel at your hotel.

Day 8

Pokhara to Kathmandu

We will drive back to Kathmandu in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel which is booked by yourself. We enjoy the day leisurely or catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any landmarks we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will attend a farewell dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Trip Cost Includes :

  • All necessary paperwork, trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Standard Tea-house/ Lodge during the trek with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • All land transportation (KTM- PKR-KTM by Tourist Coach) & private car to and from Nayapul, trek star and ending point.
  • Porter service (2 trekkers = 1 porter)
  • Staff cost including their salary, insurance and allowance
  • Medical kit (carried by your trekking guide)
  • 1 Certified Guide (Licensed and First Aid Trained)/1 Porter (For two)
  • Trip Completion Certificate

Note: - The available of fixed Departure date can be change or have a private Departure date as per your request.

Trip Cost Exclude :

  • Major meals during the trek (Lunch & Dinner)
  • Your medical and travel insurance
  • Personal Belonging items
  • Personal expenses, shopping, Beverage bills, tips for staffs
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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