ABC Trek is a mesmerizing adventure that takes you through diverse landscapes, charming villages, and breathtaking mountain vistas in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek is renowned for its stunning views of the Annapurna Mountain range and the sense of achievement upon reaching the base camp.Ghandrukand Chhomrong village, Machhapuchhre Base camp (3700m) , Annapurna base camp (4130m.) and Jhinu(Natural hot spring)are major attractions of this trek. Reaching the Annapurna Base Camp is the ultimate goal of the trek. At an elevation of 4,130 meters, the base camp offers panoramic views of Annapurna I (8,091 meters), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and other magnificent peaks. The sense of accomplishment, surrounded by these majestic giants, creates an unforgettable experience.
Annapurna Base Camp trek starts at Syauli Bazar, a short drive of 2 hours from Pokhara and 3 hours trek to Ghandruk village. The trail takes you through forests and the fascinating traditional villages of Ghandurk and Chhomrong Gurung village. After reaching Chhomrong Gurung village, we follow the Modi Khola and pass through stands of rhododendron trees and Bamboo with beautiful places Sinuwa, Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. By the time you reach the large rock overhanging, known as Hinku Cave, you will have noticed that the vegetation has thinned and the gorge narrowed to be only a few hundred meters wide. There are steep snow-clad ridges falling from Hiunchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right from the sanctuary on this trail, especially in spring. As we enter the sanctuary, you find yourself in a huge Amphitheatre enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks. We hardly get to Annapurna base camp 4130m. You will see Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Singachuli, Glacier Dom, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre snow-capped mountains around the Annapurna base camp which makes you worthwhile and happy. After this imaging view, you will trek down to Bamboo, Jhinu and drive back to Pokhara.
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