The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Budget Trek is a legendary journey that leads you into the heart of a natural mountain amphitheater. Reaching a spectacular altitude of 4,130m (approx. 13,550 ft), this route offers a face-to-face encounter with some of the world’s most formidable peaks. It is the perfect choice for adventurers who want to stand at the foot of an 8,000-meter giant without the logistical complexity or high costs of an Everest expedition.
Our 11-day ABC Budget Trek is specifically designed to provide a high-value, immersive experience for price-conscious travelers. At Nepal Cheap Flights, we bridge the gap between affordability and adventure. We pride ourselves on offering a "no-compromise" service, ensuring that despite the low cost, you receive expert local guidance, nutritious meals, and safe, comfortable teahouse accommodations throughout your trek.
The Annapurna Sanctuary: Enter a high-altitude glacial basin surrounded by a ring of soaring peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and the iconic "Fishtail" peak, Machhapuchhre.
Diverse Landscapes: In just 11 days, you will transition from lush, subtropical terraced fields and vibrant rhododendron forests to the rugged, moon-like terrain of the high Himalayas.
Natural Hot Springs: On the return journey, soothe your trekking muscles in the natural riverside hot springs of Jhinu Danda—a highlight for many travelers.
Accessible Adventure: Unlike other high-altitude treks, ABC offers a steady and manageable ascent, making it accessible to anyone with a good level of fitness and a spirit of adventure.
We understand that for many, trekking in Nepal is a once-in-a-lifetime dream. Our 11-day itinerary is optimized to give you enough time for proper acclimatization while remaining efficient enough to fit into a standard vacation window. With our deep local roots and commitment to sustainable tourism, we ensure your budget goes further, providing a lifetime of memories and breathtaking photos at the best possible price.
we leave early in the morning from Kathmandu and make our way along river valleys, pass terraced fields to Pokhara which takes about 6-7 hours drive.
Early morning breakfast in Pokhara and drive to Nayapul by private cab/car or local bus takes 2 hours which covers nearly 46km. Start trek to Tikhedhunga ascend slowly through terraced fields and classic mountain villages.
Breakfast, and start steep uphill trek in the morning until Ulleri, and comparatively easy uphill trek to Ghorepani through delightful villages, beautiful dense rhododendron forest. If the weather is clear you will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani.
Wake up early and hike up to Poonhill for sunrise, Annapurna/Dhaulagiri Himalayan Panorama view. Breakfast back in Ghorepani and continue trek to Tadapani through rhododendron forests. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
Early morning breakfast and downhill trek to Chhomrong for 5/6 hours. Chhomrong itself is a beautiful village, typically in Gurung style, situated in the lap of the great Annapurna massif. Chhomrong is the highest permanent settlement in the valley.
Morning breakfast in Chhomrong and trek descends to Chhomrong Khola , and the steep uphill trek to Sinuwa. The trial follows the river through another tiny settlement known as Bamboo which has some tea houses and crosses three streams before arriving at Dovan (2430m) and overnight stay.
From Dovan we will trek through intermittent bamboo forest. While climbing up to the trial one can have rest before climbing to Hinko(3139m), a short path to Deurali(3231m) and on through Bagar to reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp.
This is a short hike of around two hours following the left hand tributary of the Modi khola to reach the destination of the famous ABC.
It is approximately 7 hour’s downhill walk.
Look forward to 5-6 hours up and down hill walk mostly through forest and village to Jhinu Danda. You can visit the natural hot spring.
We can enjoy a final downhill walk through forests and villages for about 6 hours to Nayapul. From here we drive for about an hour back to Pokhara where our trek ends and we can enjoy a shower and relax on this stunning Lakeside town enjoying the memories!
It is a fully guided budget trekking package that takes you to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m, covering major villages of the Annapurna region with Himalayan mountain views along the way.
The trek is considered moderate. You don’t need technical climbing skills, but you should be able to walk 5–7 hours daily on uphill and downhill trails at high altitude.
This package is usually 11 days long, including arrival, trekking days, rest/acclimatization, and return to Pokhara/Kathmandu.
The highest point is Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, surrounded by a natural mountain amphitheatre.
Key highlights include:
A budget ABC trek typically costs around USD 450 to USD 800 per person, depending on services like guide, porter, accommodation, and transport.
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