Annapurna Base Camp Trek Guides — Planning & Practical Tips
Practical planning guides for the Annapurna Base Camp trek: best time to go, difficulty and altitude, cost and permits, and how ABC compares to Everest Base Camp.
Annapurna Base Camp Altitude: Elevation, Height & Altitude Profile
Annapurna Base Camp is 4,130 m (13,550 ft) above sea level. See the ABC trek altitude profile, key elevations, acclimatisation tips and how high it is compared with other Annapurna treks.
Read guide →Best Treks from Pokhara: Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill & Mardi Himal
Compare the best treks from Pokhara, including Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill, Mardi Himal and the Annapurna Circuit, by duration, altitude, difficulty and scenery.
Read guide →Mardi Himal Trek Guide: Route, Itinerary, Difficulty & Best Time
Plan the Mardi Himal trek from Pokhara with this guide to the route, 4-7 day itineraries, altitude, difficulty, permits, costs, High Camp and Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Read guide →Annapurna Circuit Trek Guide
Plan the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal with this guide to the route, Thorong La, itinerary options, costs, permits, difficulty and best time to go.
Read guide →Annapurna Sanctuary Trek Guide
Plan the Annapurna Sanctuary trek to Annapurna Base Camp with this guide to the route, itinerary, altitude, difficulty, permits, costs and best time to go.
Read guide →Best Annapurna Treks in Nepal
Compare the best Annapurna treks in Nepal, including Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill and Mardi Himal, by duration, altitude, difficulty and scenery.
Read guide →Poon Hill Trek Guide
Plan the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with this practical guide to routes, 2-5 day itineraries, cost, difficulty, permits, sunrise views and the best time to go.
Read guide →Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost and Permits
What the Annapurna Base Camp trek costs in 2026: budget, standard and private prices, the ACAP permit, guide, porter, food and lodging costs, and what guided packages leave out.
Read guide →How Hard Is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
A stage-by-stage look at Annapurna Base Camp trek difficulty — the stone staircases, daily hours, altitude at 4,130 m, training, and who should pick which route.
Read guide →Annapurna Base Camp vs Everest Base Camp
ABC vs EBC compared on altitude, days, cost, difficulty and scenery. Why Annapurna is the easier yes for a first Himalayan trek — and when Everest is worth the extra.
Read guide →Best Time to Trek Annapurna Base Camp
October and April are the strongest months for the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Month-by-month weather, base camp night temperatures, crowds, and when to avoid the monsoon.
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