Annapurna Base Camp Trek — 6 Days

I'm 58 and had never trekked above 2,500m before this trip. Guide Tshering set a pace I could manage without it ever feeling patronizing — we just walked at the speed the mountain required. Standing at 4,130m on the final morning, Annapurna I directly above me, I realized I had been underestimating myself for years.

Our guide Dawa had been doing this route for eleven years and it showed in every decision he made. The 6-day pace meant we actually slept well at altitude. I woke at MBC at 4am and watched Machhapuchhre turn pink before anyone else in the teahouse was awake. That half hour alone was worth the entire trip from Frankfurt.

After the army I wanted to do something meaningful before university. ABC with Travel Himalaya Nepal was exactly that. Our guide Dawa understood the pace we needed as a group of three. The teahouse culture — sitting together in the evening with other trekkers from all over the world, drinking sweet tea, watching snow on Annapurna — is something you cannot get anywhere else. Completely honest pricing, nothing added on after booking. Outstanding experience.

म पोखरेली हुँ र मेरो विदेशी साथीहरूलाई Nepal भ्रमणको लागि सधैं Travel Himalaya Nepal लाई नै सिफारिस गर्छु। कम्पनीले गाइड र पोर्टरहरूलाई राम्रो ज्याला दिन्छ र स्थानीय समुदायलाई सहयोग गर्छ। मेरो अमेरिकी साथीहरूसँग ABC ट्रेकमा गएको थिएँ — सेवा उत्कृष्ट थियो। (I am from Pokhara and I always recommend Travel Himalaya Nepal to my foreign friends visiting Nepal. The company pays guides and porters fairly and supports local communities. I went on the ABC trek with my American friends — the service was excellent.)

Service impeccable de bout en bout. Notre guide Dawa était passionné par les montagnes et ça se voyait à chaque étape. Il connaissait l'histoire de chaque village, chaque monastère sur le chemin. La logistique était parfaite — transfert de Pokhara au trailhead, permis, hébergements. Le moment où le soleil frappe l'Annapurna I au lever du jour depuis le camp de base... il n'y a pas de mots. Je recommande à tous mes amis français. (Service was impeccable. Our guide was passionate about the mountains. The moment the sun hits Annapurna I at sunrise from base camp, there are no words.)

I came to Nepal solo, slightly nervous, knowing nobody. From the moment I landed in Pokhara, the team made me feel completely safe and looked after. Guide Mingma was funny, patient, and knew every single teahouse owner on the trail by name. The last push from Deurali to MBC in the dark at 5am with headlamps, emerging to a full moon over Machhapuchhre — that is an image I will carry for life. This company is the real thing.

Being from India, I was skeptical about booking a trek through a Nepali agency — but these guys are the real deal. Our guide Rajan was incredibly knowledgeable about both the trail and the local Gurung culture. The permit process was completely handled. Chhomrong village is magical — we stayed at a family guesthouse and had the most delicious dal bhat of my life. The amphitheatre at ABC with Annapurna I, South, and Gangapurna surrounding you is just indescribable.

Just back from the most extraordinary week of my life. The team at Travel Himalaya Nepal are exceptional — professional, warm, and genuinely knowledgeable about the mountains. Our guide Tenzin was brilliant company for six days. The trail from Chhomrong up through the bamboo forest to MBC is just staggering. Prices are completely fair — what you see on the website is what you pay. No surprises whatsoever. Already planning the Circuit for next year.

我和朋友一起预订了ABC徒步旅行，这是我们这辈子最难忘的旅程之一。导游卡玛非常专业，会说普通话，让我们感到非常安心。每天的行程安排得很合理，住宿也很舒适。山上的风景壮观无比，安纳普尔纳大本营让我们深深震撼。强烈推荐给所有想体验喜马拉雅的中国朋友！(The guide Karma was very professional and spoke Mandarin. Every day was perfectly arranged. The scenery at ABC was breathtaking. Highly recommended to all Chinese travelers who want to experience the Himalayas!)

Wir haben die 6-tägige ABC-Tour gebucht und waren absolut begeistert. Unser Guide Pemba war unglaublich hilfsbereit und kenntnisreich. Die Natur ist überwältigend — von den Rhododendronwäldern bis zum Annapurna-Amphitheater. Die Unterkunft war einfach aber sauber und das Essen war reichhaltig. Die gesamte Logistik war perfekt organisiert. Klare Empfehlung! (We booked the 6-day ABC tour and were absolutely thrilled. Our guide Pemba was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.)

Trekking with Travel Himalaya Nepal was the best decision I made on my Nepal trip. Our guide Dawa spoke excellent English and had incredible patience. He adjusted the pace perfectly — I was nervous about the altitude but he kept checking on me. The food at the teahouses was surprisingly good. At MBC we woke at 4am to watch the sunrise on Machhapuchhre. I will never forget it. Highly recommended to all Japanese travelers.

I have trekked in Patagonia, Kilimanjaro, and the Dolomites — this was the most moving experience of all of them. Our guide Ram knew every switchback, every teahouse owner, every shortcut through the rhododendron forest. The morning we arrived at ABC, Annapurna South was completely clear. I sat and cried. Permits, transport, everything was handled before I landed in Pokhara. Absolutely faultless.