Why Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Spring And Autumn Season

Post Date: 19 November, 2021

Join a beautiful memory of trekking the Annapurna Base Camp 4130 meters. It is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna Himalayas region, and it is the best season to explore the local culture of Gurungs and Magars, as well as the wide Himalayan ranges, landscapes, and Nature. The main Annapurna Base Camp trek route leads us to the 10th highest mountains of Annapurna I in the world through the M.B.C and A.B.C.

 

Before going to ABC trek, you can choose the, best time that is most important to get the unique adventure experience. The classic Annapurna Base camp trek, the best season of spring (March, April, and May) and Autumn season (September, October, and November) is the pleasant and affordable time to travel around gigantic Annapurna.

 

These six months (March, April, and May) and (September, October, and November) are the perfect season for leisure with delightful mountain views, clear weather conditions, varieties of flora and fauna, nature, beautiful pine and rhododendrons forests, surrounding Hills, rocky mountains and comfortable journey.

During this season, you do not worry about slipping off in the snow and being drenched in rain, you just open your full free eyes to see the dramatic colorful Rocky Mountains, Hills, Hot springs, landscapes and most spectacular views of the Himalayas ranges. 

 

Walking along the journey of Annapurna crossing the delightful suspension bridges, and colorful pine and rhododendrons forests your trip will become unique. The Annapurna Base Camp treks take you to the pleasing villages of Hile, Tikhedunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhumrung, Sinuwa, Dovan, M.B.C and reach to final destination of A.B.C.

 

Trek Highlights:

 

• Impressive mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare etc.
• Dense forests of pine and rhododendrons.
• Hiking to Poon Hill (3210 meters).
• Explore the unique culture and lifestyle of Gurungs and Magars.
• Take a bath in the Natural Hot Springs at Jihnu Danda.
• Crosses the suspension bridges.
• Science drives from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
• Sunrise and sunset view from Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters).

ABC Trek in Spring Season:

 

March – April – May (Spring Season)

 

This is the best time to do ABC. The weather is very good throughout the trek. Spectacular views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhare and many smaller white snow-capped mountains etc.

 

The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with blue skies, white-snow capped will be seen at their occasion. So many Travelers often succeed their climber in this time. On the way trip, the Nepalese National flowers will be blossom-like; red, white, and pink colors with luscious green and dense forest.

 

ABC Trek in the Autumn Season: 

 

September – October – November (Autumn Season):

 

Another best time to do the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. This season is the peak for trekkers due to the good weather conditions. As monsoon season slowly ends, the best trekking climate sets itself. The temperature will go up to 15 degrees in the daytime and, during the night time will be down to 3 to 5 degrees. This time is while travelers relax with natural views and culture. It is highly recommended as it is the best time to go for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

 

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km (830meters/2,723feet).

Day 02: Pokhara – nayapul - thikhedunga (1570meters/5,150feet).

Day 03: Thikhedhunga – Ulleri – Ghorepani (2853meters/9,360feet)

Day 04: Ghorepani – Banthanti - Tadapani (2635meters/8,645feet)

Day 05: Tadapani - chhomrong village (2185meters/7,168feet)

Day 06: Chhomrong – Dovan - Himalaya (2970 meters/9153 feet).

Day 07: Himalaya – MBC - ABC (4130 meters/13,549 feet).

Day 08: ABC – Deurali – Dovan – Sinuwa (2345meters/7,693feet).

Day 09: Sinuwa Danda – Chhomrong – JhinuDanda (Hot spring) (1735meters/5,692feet)

Day 10: Jhindanda – Nayapul - pokhara (830m).

 

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km (830meters/2,723feet).

 

Driving hours: 7/8 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Our Local trekking guide will pick up you from your hotel to the bus station, a scenic drive through the Prithivi highway from Kathmandu to Pokhara, it takes 7/8 hours approximately by tourist bus. Pokhara is one of the 2nd biggest cities of Nepal and it is so a beautiful and clean city, that you will have leisure time to visit Pokhara overnight at the Hotel.

 

Day 02: Pokhara – nayapul - thikhedunga (1570meters/5,150feet).

 

Walking hours: 3/4 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

After enjoying our breakfast, an exhilarating trek to Annapurna Base camp journey begins a beautiful short, and sweet drive from Pokhara to Nayapul which is the main trekking starting and ending point of the trek. From there, we trek towards Tikhedunga by passing through the delightful farmlands, terrace fields, and an amazing village of Birethanti, Ramghai, Hile, and Tikhedunga. Today will be a short and easy hike that provides magnificent views of the Himalayas sceneries overnight at the Lodge.

 

Day 03: Thikhedhunga – Ulleri – Ghorepani (2853meters/9,360feet)

 

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Today our journey will be more exciting, first, we will cross the suspension bridge, and after that, we will ascend to Ulleri village, Banthati, and pass through the beautiful wide landscape, lush green forest where you can see some wild animals and so many different kinds of birds, before you reach to the Ghorepani. You will enjoy nature overnight at the Lodge.

 

Day 04: Ghorepani – Banthanti - Tadapani (2635meters/8,645feet)

 

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Early in the morning, we will hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters/10,531 feet) which takes around 45 minutes or 1 hour from Ghorepani. The Poon Hill is one of the most famous in the Annapurna Himalayas region. From poon Hill, if the blue sky then you will be able to see the spectacular panorama views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhare and Hiuchuli and many more white snow-capped. The Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri Himals are major mountains above eight thousand meters high above sea level. After we enjoyed the view we back to the hotel and had breakfast, then we continued to ascend to the Deaurali trek down to Banthanti, crossing the small bridge and reaching Tadapani Village overnight at Lodge.

 

Day 05: Tadapani - chhomrong village (2185meters/7,168feet)

 

Walking hours: 4/5 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Today our trek will go descending through the forest, ramble on through the pine and rhododendron forest, and pray flags around the trails, we pass the delightful Gurungs Village and cross the suspension bridge the trek continues walking to reach the Chhomrung village with the gigantic mountain view overnight at Lodge.

 

Day 06: Chhomrong – Dovan - Himalaya (2970 meters/9153 feet).

 

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

First part our trail will descend from where you have stayed, after crossing the suspension bridge the trail will lead ascending to Sinuwa Danda with more vista views, on the way to Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalayas, you trek through the lush green forest where you can see the wild animals and beautiful waterfall with magnificent Mountains view as well overnight at Lodge.

 

Day 07: Himalaya – MBC - ABC (4130 meters/13,549 feet).

 

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Today will be more exciting; the trail will continue along the riverside, then ascending to reach the M.B.C (Machhapuchhare Base Camp). From here you can see very close-up all the Himalayas ranges and Annapurna Glaciers. Our trek continuing to A.B.C (Annapurna Base Camp) is your final destination and Goal, where we can take pictures with ABC Boards and Memorials overnight at the Lodge.

 

Day 08: ABC – Deurali – Dovan – Sinuwa (2345meters/7,693feet).

 

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Today we will wake up early morning to see the sunrise with stunning panoramic mountain views, we will see the very close-up Annapurna South, Hiuchuli Himal, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhare and other peaks and Glacier, after enjoying views we back to the hotel and we will have some breakfast, then we trek continue descending to M.B.C, Deaurali, Himalaya, Dovan, Bamboo and reach to Sinuwa Danda Overnight at Lodge.

 

Day 09: Sinuwa Danda – Chhomrong – JhinuDanda (Hot spring) (1735meters/5,692feet)

 

Walking hours: 3/4 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

 

From the Sinuwa Danda, the trail will descend cross the suspension bridge, and ascend the Chhumrung village. This village is one of the typical villages in the Annapurna region. Our trail leads again descending reach to Jhinu Danda. This village has a Natural Hot Spring, after leaving our luggage in the room we will go to take a bath in the Natural Hot Spring; we can relax there and back to the hotel overnight at the Lodge.

 

Day 10: Jhindanda – Nayapul - pokhara (830m).

 

Walking hours: 3/4 hrs approx and drive 1/30 hours

Region: Annapurna Region

 

Today is our last journey, the trail descends to cross the suspension bridge and our trail goes along the Modi Khola Riverside, after the Siwai the trail goes to still descending gradually through the passing beautiful villages and reaches Nayapul then we drive back to Pokhara overnight at the Hotel.