Nepal Annapurna Base Camp

March 26-April 6, 2027

join us on the famous abc trek!

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This adventure is rated 5 out of 5 difficulty level, our most strenuous rating. You will be trekking at over 10k feet elevation and between 6-10 miles each day. Expect elevation gain/loss per day to be up to be between 2,500-5,000ft. The majority of this trek was repaired by the Nepalese people with stone and rocks to create a path and consistent stairs to help with erosion. Training for this trek is not optional, it is required. While we hope for the best weather possible on our treks, these are the Himalayas and weather is very unpredictable. Expect and plan for adverse weather conditions.

Join Women Who Explore for an unforgettable 12-day trekking adventure to Annapurna Base Camp—one of the most breathtaking and iconic treks in the world. Designed specifically for adventurous women, this guided experience will take you more than 45 miles through the heart of the Himalayas. You’ll journey past cascading waterfalls, ancient glaciers, and lush forests, while walking through remote Nepalese villages and taking in stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range.

What makes this trek truly special is the community. You’ll be surrounded by a group of like-minded women who show up for each other, encourage one another through the tough moments, and celebrate every milestone along the trail. There’s something powerful about tackling a physically demanding challenge together—sharing laughter, stories, and that first view of Annapurna Base Camp as a team. This isn’t just a trek; it’s a shared adventure that builds connection, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime.

Trek Highlights

  • This trek takes you into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary offering unique and breathtaking mountain views of Annapurna, Macchapuchre, and Annapurna South. Annapurna 1 is one of the world’s fourteen 8000’ers.

  • Travel through diverse landscapes starting with sub-tropical forests, and then into terraced farmlands before transitioning into alpine landscapes decorated with rhododendron forests.

  • Experience rich cultural immersion as you trek through traditional villages, meet local Gurung and Magar people, and get to know your team of local guides and porters as they share their love of Nepal with you.

  • Treat yourself on your return from Annapurna Base Camp back to Pokhara with a relax in the natural hot springs.

  • Trek to Annapurna Base Camp situated at 4,130m where you’ll spend the night in a local teahouse and enjoy a spectacular sunrise in the morning.

Essential Facts

  • Difficulty: Classified as moderately difficult, the trek involves long days (5-8 hours) with significant, steep stone staircases. This trek requires training focusing on stairs and elevation.

  • Distance: 45+ miles of trekking over 8 days to Annapurna Base Camp situated at 13,350ft (4,130m).

  • Daily Verticals: Expect elevation gains and losses of 3,000+ feet per day.

  • Accommodations: You will stay at a mix of hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and traditional mountain tea/guesthouses along the trail.

  • Luggage: A team of local porters will assist with your duffle bag. You will only carry a day pack with your essentials while trekking.

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Suspension bridge crossing a mountainous valley with terraced farms and a few houses, surrounded by dense forest and steep slopes.
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ITINERARY

    • Welcome to Nepal, the land of mountains! Your trip begins with your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)  in Kathmandu.

    • A driver will be waiting to greet you in the arrivals area holding a sign with your name on it.

    • You will be driven to your accommodations for the evening where you will have time to settle in. 

    • As a group we will meet up tonight to enjoy an evening getting to know each other.

    • Tonight our guide will provide us with a duffel bag that will be carried by our porters during the trek.

    • After dinner, we will go over our gear to check it and then we will pack our bags before we head to bed.

    • Meals included: Dinner

    • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

    • Then we will check out, grab our gear and head to the airport to catch a quick 35-minute flight to Pokhara.

    • Once we arrive, you will be transferred to your hotel located within a short walking distance to Phewa Lake.

    • After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore.

    • Tonight you will enjoy dinner at your leisure.

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • Begin your day with breakfast and a warm cup of tea before grabbing your gear and checking out.

    • We will have a 90-minute drive to Naya Pul. From here we will transport by bus up to the picturesque village of Ghandruk.

    • Once we settle into our accommodations, we will have free time to explore the village. 

    • We will have dinner as a group.

    • We sleep tonight in a cozy teahouse.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, dinner

    Final Elevation: 6,546 feet
    Distance: 6+miles
    Ascent: 2,434 feet
    Descent: 347 feet

    • Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the teahouse before packing your bags and hitting the trail today.

    • We will walk to the trailhead from town.

    • After lunch, we begin our ascent to our destination for the day, Chhomrong. It’s a challenging day, with much uphill walking, but ends with an easy downhill walk into Chhomrong, situated in the foothills of the mighty Annapurna Massive.

    • Once we arrive, we will have some free time to relax at our teahouse before enjoying dinner.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

    Final Elevation: 7,598 feet
    Distance: 7+ miles
    Ascent: 3,674 feet
    Descent: 2,637 feet

    • Wake up early to catch the stunning views of the Annapurnas and Machapuchare as you enjoy breakfast at the teahouse. 

    • Our day begins with a steep downhill walk until you reach the Chomrong Khola where you will cross a river spanned by a suspension bridge.

    • Once we reach the bottom, we will begin to walk uphill towards the village of Bamboo. Here we will enjoy lunch.

    • After we will continue onto Dovan.

    • In Dovan you will have time to rest and explore the village.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

    Final Elevation: 8,202 feet
    Distance: 6+ miles
    Ascent: 4,074 feet
    Descent: 3,254 feet

    • After breakfast, it’s time to begin our journey to Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

    • We will exit the forest reaching the Himalaya Hotel before continuing on to Deurali for lunch. 

    • When your day ends, you will be surrounded by stunning views of mountains such as Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Annapurna South. 

    • Once we arrive at our first base camp, it’s time to settle into our teahouse.

    • Tonight we will enjoy dinner together and relax in the evening. 

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

    Final Elevation: 12,196 feet
    Distance: 8+ miles
    Ascent: 4,845 feet
    Descent: 1,121 feet

    • Today is the day - it’s Annapurna Base Camp day!!

    • Enjoy a big breakfast and get ready for a challenging day on the trail.

    • We arrive at Annapurna Base Camp with the rest of the day to take in the views and explore this magical place.

    • Celebrate the accomplishment of trekking up to ABC situated at 4,130 meters with lots of photos and a delicious meal with the group at your teahouse this evening. 

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

    Final Elevation: 13,669 feet
    Distance: 4+ miles
    Ascent: 1,558 feet
    Descent: 26 feet

    • Wake up early for sunrise - it is a MUST! This is the best time of the day to catch unprecedented views of the giant mountains that surround you.

    • After breakfast we will be walking on familiar territory as we make our way back towards Dovan.

    • Tonight you will have time to relax, play games, and enjoy dinner at the teahouse. 

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch dinner

    Final Elevation: 8,228 feet
    Distance: 8+ miles
    Ascent: 837 feet
    Descent: 6,430 feet

    • Fuel up with breakfast at the teahouse before we hit the trail.

    • There will be quite a bit of uphill walking in the morning, which will be followed with a nice downhill descent into Chhomrong.

    • The majority of the trek today is familiar but once you reach Chhomrong, you will take a different route to Jhinu Danda.

    • We will arrive in Jhinu Danda where we will be staying for the evening.

    • Tonight you are in for a treat with an option to check out the local Jhinu Hot Spring.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

    Final Elevation: 5,647 feet
    Distance: 8+ miles
    Ascent: 2,942 feet
    Descent: 5,599 feet

    • Today will be our final day of trekking.

    • We will enjoy breakfast before we make our way back to Naya Pul where we began our journey.

    • Along the way we will cross one of the worlds longest suspension bridges, close to one kilometer in length! 

    • At the bridge, we will be met by a driver who will take us to Pokhara. We will enjoy lunch in Naya Phul along the way. 

    • Back in Pokhara, we will check into our hotel and then the rest of the afternoon is yours.

    • Dinner is at your leisure tonight.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

    Final Elevation: 5,578 feet
    Distance: 1+ miles
    Ascent: 147 feet
    Decent: 301 feet

    • Wake up and enjoy breakfast. Congratulations, you completed the ABC Trek!

    • After breakfast we will pack up and catch another quick flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. 

    • We will be greeted by our driver in Kathmandu and be transferred to our hotel to settle in.

    • This afternoon you will have some free time before we meet up at 4:15 p.m. for an evening of fun!

    • For our final evening together, we will enjoy a 3 hour cooking class where we will learn about Nepali culture through its food. Together as a team you will make 4 traditional dishes.

    • After your hard work, you will enjoy a delicious meal.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, dinner

    • After breakfast it’s time to pack our bags and head our separate ways.

    • Check out of our hotel is 12 pm. If you are flying home today, a private transfer will be arranged to take you to the airport.

    • For anyone with a flight departing later in the day, you can store your luggage at the hotel so you can adventure into the city until you need to make your way to the airport. 

    • If you have opted to join us for our volunteer trip extension, your adventure continues today. Please see extension itinerary below.

    • If you would like to book an additional night in Kathmandu, please let us know and we would be happy to make arrangements for you.

    • Meals included: Breakfast

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A person crossing a long suspension bridge over a deep valley, with terraced farmland and small houses on hillsides, surrounded by green mountains.
Hikers walking up stone steps towards a small Buddhist temple with prayer flags in a mountainous area.
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India Express + Holi Celebration

March 20-24, 2027

Join us to celebrate Holi before Nepal!

Learn More HERE!

Optional Post Trip Extension

Visit the Village of your Guides & Porters

April 6-9, 2027

VOLUNTEER VISIT ITINERARY

    • If you have opted to join us for our volunteer visit, thank you! We are so excited to share this magical place with you!

    • After breakfast it’s time to pack our bags and check out.

    • Our driver will be waiting for us in the morning.

    • Our final destination is a remote village in the Langtang Himalaya region known as Batase village, also home of our trekking guides and porters.

    • Upon arrival, we will be greeted by familiar faces, smiling children ready to get to know you and incredible views of the surrounding Langtang mountains.

    • Our time in the village will be spent helping with daily chores, harvesting fresh berries, visiting the local school and spending the evening at the local children’s hostel.

    • Traditional meals will be provided during our stay and enjoyed with others.

    • Tonight we will be staying at a simple Nepalese home built for volunteers in the village.

    • Wake up and enjoy breakfast.

    • We will spend today with our new friends learning about their daily life, helping with daily chores, visiting the local school and children’s hostel.

    • Traditional meals will be provided during our stay and enjoyed with others.

    • Tonight we will be staying at a simple Nepalese home built for volunteers in the village.

    • Wake up and enjoy breakfast.

    • We will say our goodbyes to our new friends in the mid morning and make our way back to the city.

    • In a few short hours we will be back at our hotel in Kathmandu where the rest of the day is yours to shop for souvenirs, visit a local temple or museum or relax before your journey back home tomorrow. Dinner is at your leisure this evening.

      If you would like to book an additional night in Kathmandu, please let us know and we would be happy to make arrangements for you.

    • After breakfast it’s time to pack our bags and head our separate ways.

    • Check out of our hotel is 12 pm. If you are flying home today, a private transfer will be arranged to take you to the airport.

    • For anyone with a flight departing later in the day, you can store your luggage at the hotel so you can adventure into the city until you need to make your way to the airport. 

    • If you would like to book an additional night in Kathmandu, please let us know and we would be happy to make arrangements for you.

    • Meals included: Breakfast

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Two smiling schoolgirls in school uniforms holding a decorated frame that says 'Batase School,' celebrating International Women's Day. They are standing in front of a colorful wall of posters and messages about women's empowerment.
A group of children and young adults standing outdoors on a grassy hillside with mountains and cloudy sky in the background. Some are smiling, posing for the photo under colorful prayer flags.
Group of children and a woman sitting on a grassy hill, with the girl on the right showing something in her hand to the others.
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Questions? Please reach out to us at info@womenwhoexplore.com

Ready to Book?

Ready to Book?

    • $3,895 double occupancy in 4-start hotel room, local guest house and shared occupancy in traditional teahouses during the trek

    • $400 for single occupancy upgrade for the 4 nights in hotels

    • $390 for optional 3 day/2 night post trip extension to the remote village to visit the home of our guides and porters

    • $2,195 for optional 5 day /4 night India Express + Holi Celebration pre trip extension

    • A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments to follow. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.

    • Private fully guided 8 day trek to Annapurna Sanctuary Trek up to Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara led by a local female guide

    • 12 days/11 nights accommodations including 2 nights in at 4-star Hotel Thamel Park in Kathmandu, 2 nights at a 4-star Hotel Hidden Kingdom in Pokhara and 7 nights in local Nepali teahouses during the trek

    • Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu

    • Private airport transfers to/from Tribhuvan International Airport, Pokhara Airport and hotels

    • Fully supported 45+ mile trek with support staff that includes female guides and female porters

    • Professional, English-speaking First Aid and CPR certified guide

    • Private briefing with your guide team before the trek at the hotel in Kathmandu

    • Tips for your awesome mountain guides, porters and crew (additional tips welcome)

    • 3 hour cooking class learning about and how to cook Nepali delicacies

    • Free time to enjoy in Pokhara and Kathmandu to explore the city, enjoy massages, visit local bazaars and markets

    • Meals included are 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners

    • All trekking permits, government fees and local taxes

    • Pre-trip Q&A via Zoom with an Annapurna travel expert who has hiked the trek multiple times

    • Women Who Explore trip leader with you and available for support 24/7

    • Travel checklists including a detailed packing list and pre-travel support provided by your trip host in a private WhatsApp group

    • WWE Swag to make your heart happy!

    • International flights to/from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (KTM)

    • Airport transfers if arriving outside of designated arrival and departure dates and locations as noted. If arriving early and staying at the same hotel, transfers can be arranged at no additional cost.

    • Alcohol, additional beverages, snacks and meals as noted above

    • Aqua tabs for purifying water along the trail

    • Our guide recommends to plan an additional $20 USD per day to cover any extra snacks, drinks, and other trekking luxuries such as hot showers, charging devices, boiled water, etc.

    • Tips/gratuity for driver and city guides. Trekking guide/porter tips included, additional gratuities are welcome. All gratuities not included are at the discretion of guest.

    • Any additional excursions or optional activities not included in the above

    • Visa and entry requirements as applicable. Learn more here.

    • Any travel related medical expenses such as immunizations, vaccinations, or required testing

    • Travel insurance (required; see below) For this trip you will need to ensure that the travel insurance purchased insures for helicopter evacuation above 5500m. World Nomads will not be accepted as an insurance provider for this trip.

    • Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, souvenirs, etc.

  • INCLUSIONS

    • 3 days/2 nights accommodations; one night in local village and one night in 4-star hotel in Kathmand

    • Meals include 2 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

    • Private transportation in a 4WD car with a driver to/from village and Kathmandu

    • Spend time with local women learning about their daily lives and visit with children in the village, read books, play games, etc.

    • Buy and deliver school supplies to children and other supplies needed for the children’s hostel

    • A unique experience getting to visit a remote village in the Langtang Himalaya range

    • Private transfer to/from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

    EXCULSIONS

    • All exclusions noted above including additional meals, beverages, snacks, activities or excursions, personal expenses, medical expenses, etc.

    • 1 lunch and 1 dinner

    • Tips/gratuity for your airport driver

  • LEARN MORE HERE: March 20th-24th

    This is a 5 day adventure organized for women who would like to experience Holi celebration with Women Who Explore. This adventure is built to coordinate with our Nepal ABC Trekking Adventure, India Hidden Gems Tour, Maldives (still coming), or add it on to your own private tour.

    On this tour, you'll arrive in Delhi and make your way to Jaipur for Holi Celebration. Along the way, you'll enjoy dinner at Nahargarh Fort, experience Holi, learn some Bollywood dance moves, enjoy a day to explore Jaipur or visit the Taj Mahal, and personalize your adventure with experiences like a Jeep safari to spot leopards at the Jhlana Reserve, a hot air balloon, artisan workshop, and more.

    Holi is one of India’s biggest and most celebrated holidays of the entire year and we can’t wait to share it with you!

    • Double Occupancy - $2,195

    • Single Occupancy - $2,495

    • Add this trip to Nepal and save $200 on your booking with code NEPAL2027

    BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE!

  • All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.

  • This trip requires a minimum number of women to register in order for it to be confirmed. Once the trip reaches the minimum participant number, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support. Please let us know if you do not have or use Facebook (see contact information below).

  • Please see our Terms of Service.

    All deposits are non-refundable at the time of booking, but may be transferable if done so within the timeframe outlined in the Terms of Service.

    Once a trip has been confirmed (no matter the booking or trip timeline), the deposit is both non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make sure you are purchasing adequate travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered in case you need to cancel.

    Please note: some of our trips have a non-refundable fee that will be stated in the trip description. Please make sure to refer to the full Terms of Service to make sure you understand fully the Cancellation Policy of each trip.

  • Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

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    Specifically for the trip to Annapurna Base Camp, you will need to ensure that the travel insurance purchased insures for helicopter evacuation above 5500m. This is required by the guiding company.

    World Nomads will not be an accepted insurance provider for this trip.

  • Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.