Ghorepani Annapurna base camp trek popular hiking destination of the Annapurna region in Nepal, the ABC trek can combine with Ghorepani poon hill. The trek commences from Pokhara valley, an amazing touristic spot in the whole Himalayas with awesome views of Annapurna. While the Annapurna is reflected on the simmering Lake Phewa. The trek heads to higher lands with a climb on a stone paved steep steps sometimes on leaving the village area walk into alpine woodland of wonderful rhododendron, pines, oaks, and bamboo trees, walk leads to a large Gurung village of Chomrong at the height of 1,951 meters, the last permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna area was first explored by the British Adventure Col. James O.M. ‘Jimmy’ Roberts in the year 1956 and exposed to the world as the ‘Sanctuary of Gods’. As a result, the Sanctuary has been christened as “Annapurna Sanctuary” ever since. While the Annapurna base camp trek is combined with Poon Hill (3210m) trek. This trekking route can observe a close-up view of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7041m), Fishtail or Machhapuchhare (6998m,) Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna (II 7939m), Annapurna III(7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m),  Annapurna south (7219m), Himchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tukuche peak (6920m).  This trek is more distinct than any other trek by its multi-ethnic villages, their rich culture, beautiful landscape, and natural scenery. In addition, this is a good introductory route for close encounters with the Himalayas in a short period of time. Hence, this trek is one of the most popular and spectacular trekking trails in Nepal.

How to access Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Ghorepani Annapurna base camp trek of 16 days starts with a short drive to Nayapul. And then walking from the warm areas with a slow climb towards mid hills through several traditional Gurung tribes’ farm villages with constant beautiful views of Annapurna Mountains with majestic Mt. Machapuchare (Fish Tail). The trail passes through rural farms and villages, a variety of terrain, and glaciers. After Chomrong you’ll head downhill over terraced farm fields to the Chomrong River. And then an uphill climb through cool dense forest to Bamboo a small settlement, located by the Modi River. From here trek advance to the cooler area after leaving the tree lines at Machapuchare Base Camp 3,720m. While, Machapuchare Base Camp is located at the base of the towering North Face of Fishtail peak, the starting point of the sanctuary and towards Annapurna Base Camp.

Trek to Ghorepani Annapurna base camp from here with close views of the Annapurna mountain range heading high on grassy uphill slopes, to reach  Annapurna Base Camp overlooking magnificent Annapurna peaks and Annapurna I a wall of a mountain. After a good scenic walk reaches Annapurna Base Camp with ample time to marvel and enjoy the mountain views.

With an amazing and marvelous time at  Ghorepani Annapurna Base Camp heading back to Pokhara via an alternative route. This leads you to the best of the Annapurna area walking past Chomrong downhill to Jhinu Danda. While perched on a ridge offers refreshing bathing in hot springs which is just 20 minute’s walk downhill by Modi River continuous to Landruk, Tolka and Dhampus village. Finally to the road head for a short drive back to picturesque Pokhara before leaving for Kathmandu, after a wonderfully memorable experience with Himalayan Smiles Treks Annapurna base camp trek because of the professional trekking crew and reasonable trek cost.