After breakfast, you'll take a scenic drive or fly (depending on the package booked) to Pokhara, a city located on the banks of Phewa Lake. The drive takes about 6-7 hours and you will get the opportunity to immerse in the local culture and enjoy the views of stunning Himalayas along the way. The flight takes around 30 minutes to land in Pokhara. The option of driving or boarding on a plane depends on the selection of package.

Distance: 210 Km

Time: 6-7 Hours

After breakfast, we'll take a 1 and half hour drive to Nayapul, the starting point of our trek. From there, we'll begin our trek to Tikhedhunga, a village on the bank of the Bhurungdi Khola River. The trail is a mixture of jeep trail and hiking trail that gradually climbs up through forests and past waterfalls.

Distance: 8 km, 
Time: 4-5 hours

Today's trek is a steep climb through stone stairs that counts 3280 steps to the village of Ulleri (1950m). Along the way, we'll have stunning views of Hiunchuli (6441m) and the Annapurna South (7219m). We will be walking through the dense forest of Rhododendrons and oaks to reach Ghorepani.  Ghorepani is a popular stop for trekkers, and there are plenty of teahouses and shops in that little hilltop town.

Distance: 12km
Time: 6-7 hours

Today's hike is an early morning ascent to Poon Hill, a viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Fishtail (6993m) and other mountain peaks. After observing the sunrise and the views of stunning Himalayas, we'll return to Ghorepani for breakfast and then begin our trek to Tadapani. At first the trail climbs to Thapla hill and Deurali pass and after that the trail descends through rhododendron forests and past waterfalls to Deurali and Banthati the villages before the final short but difficult climb to Tadapani.

Distance: 11km
Time: 5-6 hours

Today's trek is mostly descent with few climbs through Rhododendron forests and pastures of Chuile and Gurjung to the village of Chhomrong. The village is located on the side of a steep hill and has great views of Annapurna South, Hiunnchuli and Machhapuchhre. Along the way, we will traverse through several villages, terraced fields and cross the bridge.

Distance: 11km
Time:  5-6 hours

Today's trek is a steep descent to the Chhomrong Khola River, followed by a steep ascent to Sinuwa. From there, the trail descends through bamboo forests to the place known as Bamboo and another 1 ½  hour walk leads  to Dovan, a small village on the bank of the Modi Khola River.

Distance: 10km
Time: 5-6 hours 

Today's trek is a gradual climb through forests and pastures to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Along the way, you'll have stunning views of Machhapuchhre and the surrounding peaks.

Distance: 8km,

Time: 4-5 hours 

Today you will wake up early morning to catch the sunrise view from ABC which will take maximum of 2 hours. After having enough time to soak in the beauty of the majestic Himalayas, we will have our well earned breakfast and hike back to Machhapuchhre Base Camp, pack our things and start heading back to Sinuwa. Though the distance is longer than any other days, the hike will be comparatively easier. We will be walking through bamboo bushes and Rhododendron forest to Sinuwa.

Distance: 20 Km

Time: 6-7 Hours 

Our day starts with the breakfast at the tea house in Sinuwa. The first part of the trail begins with the descend to Chhomrong Khola and the big climb to reach Chhomrong village which takes around an hour. After reaching the top of Chhomrong, we will start to head down to Jhinu Danda. The village is known for its natural hot spring, where we can relax  our sore muscles with the bottle of beer in our hands to cherish the moment.

Distance: 8 km,

Time: 4 hours 

Today's trek is mostly descending to Landruk village. We will get the opportunity to walk along the paddy fields and immerse in the culture of the region. Landruk is a small village that offers an incredible view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli along with the sight of Ghandruk village and awesome landscapes.

Distance: 10 Km Approx.

Time: 4 hours

Today is your final day to enjoy your holiday in the Himalayas of Nepal. You will be walking through smaller villages like Tolka and Prittam Deurali to reach Dhampus. Along the way, you will get the oportunity to capture local people working in their farms and their culture. You will be walking through the rain forest of the region which offers you with the chance to see some wildlife. Upon arrival in Dhampus, we will have our hearty lunch and pack our things on the private jeep and start driving back to Pokhara.

Hiking Distance: 10 Km

Time: 4-5 hours

After breakfast, you'll take a scenic drive or fly back to Kathmandu, as per the selection of package. Along the way, you'll have stunning views of the Himalayas and rural Nepali life. The drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes 6-7 hours, however the flight takes just around 30 minutes to reach the capital city of Nepal.

Today marks the end of your Adventure with us. We hope it was a fruitful adventure and you collected a lot of sweet memories with us. And we do look forward to serve you in future for you next adventure holiday. 

Depending on your flight time, you may spare some time to explore Kathmandu before departing for the airport.

Note: This is just an outline of an itinerary and may vary depending on weather conditions, group size, and the pace of the trek. Incase of unexpected circumstances such as the politics, pandemics, natural disasters, weather events or any other situations that may incur a risk to our guests, PMTBA reserves the right to modify the program for the safety our participants.

The months of March to May and September to November are the best time of the year for ABC trekking. During these months the weather remains dry with clear skies and mild temperature.

Magnificent views of the mountains, Poonhill (one of the most popular view points of Nepal), Gurung and Magar culture, iconic Annapurna Base Camp at an altitude of 4130m, several waterfalls, diverse landscapes, variety of flora and fauna and friendly locals are the main highlights of the ABC trek.

Altitude sickness is a condition that results due to quick ascend to higher elevations without prior acclimatization. It is also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Altitude sickness occurs due to the lack of enough oxygen level in our body. It usually starts from the altitude of 2500m and can happen to any one if neglected. The following measures can be considered to prevent altitude sickness, 1. Ascend higher and sleep lower for better acclimatization 2. Drink enough water 3. Consume adequate and proper diet 4. Avoid too much consumption of caffeine and alcohol based drinks 5. Engage yourself in exercises for strong cardio 6. Maintain slow pace while hiking in higher altitudes 7. Consult with the doctor and take the right amount of Acetazolamide or Diamox 8. Make sure that you take proper and durable clothing during the trek 9. Hire an experienced guide

Yes, you need to have a permit that is issued by Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card that is issued by Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN).