Average number of days: 20; Sanctuary: 15; Highest point: 5,416m
Perhaps the most popular of all Himalayan base camps, the Annapurna Base Camp trek that's commonly referred to as the ABC is one of the most diverse treks in terms of landscape. This is also the reason why most trekkers are drawn to it. The trek takes you through some of the world's highest passes, terraced fields, forests, snowfields and alpine pastures. The trek begins at Pokhara and goes north-west around the Annapurna. Over a course of six to seven days through dramatic changes of climate, landscape and culture, you reach Jomsom where you have the option of flying back to Pokhara. A lot of Indian pilgrims intoxicated by devout fervour carry on to the shrine of Muktinath while other trekkers powered by the spirit of adventure move past Jomsom to the valley of Manang, hit the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway and complete the circuit where they started. Some people also opt to trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary in the same region that leads you to the base camp through some of Nepal's most beautiful rhododendron forests. Apart from the diversity of the ABC, the trademark hospitality of the tea houses is what a lot of trekkers love. Many spend additional days in small villages en route, soaking in the cultural warmth and enjoying conversations over a simple meal of dal bhat.
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