--- title: "Annapurna Base Camp Trek Map and Route Guide" description: "The classic Annapurna Base Camp route runs from the Pokhara side through Jhinu Danda, Chhomrong, Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp to ABC." canonical: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-map" last-updated: "2026-08-21T00:00:00+05:45" image: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/_next/static/images/annapurna-base-camp-hero-1280.webp" --- Route overview # Annapurna Base Camp Trek Map and Route Guide The usual Annapurna Base Camp route drives from Pokhara toward Jhinu Danda or another current roadhead, then climbs through Chhomrong, Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp. The return descends through the sanctuary to the road. Use an offline map as a backup, but confirm the current trailhead, bridge crossings and road conditions with a local guide. **Jhinu Danda**Typical trailhead **4,130 m**Base Camp **7 days**Direct trek **65–80 km**Typical direct range DB **By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**8 min read **✓ Reviewed 21 Aug 2026** Information checked against current official and local sources. Fees, access, permits and transport can change. [Sources & methodology →](/data-methodology) On this page ## Classic route at a glance Swipe to view table → | Stage | Altitude | Route role | | --- | --- | --- | | Pokhara | 822 m | Main access hub | | Jhinu Danda | 1,780 m | Road connection and lower trailhead | | Chhomrong | 2,170 m | Gurung village and sanctuary gateway | | Bamboo | 2,310 m | Forested overnight stop | | Himalaya | 2,920 m | Upper forest and gorge stop | | Deurali | 3,200 m | Final lodge area before the sanctuary | | Machhapuchhre Base Camp | 3,700 m | First open sanctuary stop | | Annapurna Base Camp | 4,130 m | Highest overnight when conditions allow | ## Where the route gains altitude The route repeatedly climbs and descends below Chhomrong, then gains sleeping altitude more consistently through Bamboo, Himalaya and Deurali. The sharpest upper gain comes between Deurali and ABC. Walk slowly, report symptoms early and remain flexible about the highest overnight. ## Map-reading limitations - GPS distance changes with device accuracy, recording settings and side trips. - Trail diversions can follow bridge maintenance, landslides, snow or local construction. - An offline map is useful for context but does not replace local guidance, signs or safety decisions. - Keep spare battery power and never depend on continuous mobile coverage. ## Read the map as a sequence of decisions The route is not a single smooth climb. The steps and terraces around Chhomrong can feel demanding, while the forested stages through Bamboo and Himalaya create a different rhythm. Deurali to the sanctuary brings a more noticeable gain in sleeping altitude before the final approach to ABC at about 4,130 m. A map distance is an estimate, not a promise. GPS tracks vary with device accuracy, recording settings, side trips and trail changes. Mark the sleeping village, water points, daylight limit and lower alternative for each stage instead of relying on one total kilometer figure. - Confirm the actual vehicle endpoint before the first walking day. - Mark Chhomrong, Bamboo, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp and ABC separately. - Keep a spare battery because coverage and charging are not continuous. ## Allow for a route that moves Landslides, bridge work, rain, snow, construction and road expansion can change a familiar line. A guide can redirect the group or shorten a stage when a section is unsafe. If the plan uses a jeep on part of the return, ask whether the fare, vehicle type and pickup point are included. The sanctuary is a sensitive high-mountain environment. Use marked trails, carry waste out when instructed and follow local water and lodge rules. A map helps with orientation, but it does not replace signs, local knowledge or a health decision at altitude. - Download the map before leaving Pokhara. - Ask where the group turns around if weather closes the upper sanctuary. - Protect a Pokhara buffer for the road after the trek. ## Make the safety decision early Before you book or set out for route map, keep these details visible in the plan: Typical trailhead: Jhinu Danda; Base Camp: 4,130 m; Direct trek: 7 days; Typical direct range: 65–80 km Agree on the point at which the plan changes. For Route map on Annapurna Base Camp, a lower route, a rest day, a different transfer or an early return is a normal planning option when symptoms, weather or conditions change. - Ask what the guide or operator will do if the main plan cannot continue. - Keep medication, documents, communication and warm layers accessible. - Check the current source and insurance wording before relying on a safety claim. ## What changes the plan For route map, agree the change point before departure. For Route map on Annapurna Base Camp, a lower route, rest day, different transfer or early return is a normal option when symptoms, weather or access change. The operator should explain who makes that decision and how the group stays together. For Route map on Annapurna Base Camp, keep the safety plan practical: name the next lower sleeping point, local contact, transport option and insurer process. Do not rely on a helicopter, phone signal or fixed schedule as the only response to a problem. - Save emergency contacts, insurance details and medication information offline. - Tell the guide early when health, weather or footing changes. - Treat a safe change of plan as part of the itinerary, not as a failure. Continue planning ## Related planning guides [Related guide ### Distance & walking The ABC route is often estimated at roughly 65 to 80 km from the current roadhead and back, but trail diversions, side trips and GPS settings change the total. Daily walking time, elevation gain and repeated steps matter more than a single kilometre figure.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-distance)[Related guide ### Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp Plan the Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp stage with approximate distance, walking time, terrain, highlights, risks and practical advice.](/annapurna-base-camp/deurali-to-machhapuchhre-base-camp)[Related guide ### Pokhara to the trailhead Plan the road journey from Pokhara to Jhinu Danda, Siwai, Ghandruk or Nayapul with realistic timing and route flexibility.](/annapurna-base-camp/pokhara-to-trailhead-transport) Useful answers ## Frequently asked questions Is the ABC trail well marked?+ For Route map on Annapurna Base Camp, the main corridor is established and busy in season, but junctions, weather and changing trail conditions can still cause confusion. A licensed local guide provides navigation and safety support. Does the return use the same route?+ Mostly yes. Trekkers descend through Deurali, Himalaya, Bamboo and Chhomrong before returning to the road near Jhinu Danda. Can I download an offline map?+ Yes. Download it before leaving Pokhara, but use it as a backup reference and keep the planned village sequence separately. Is the Annapurna Base Camp trail easy to follow?+ The main corridor is established and busy in season, but junctions, weather, construction and changing trail conditions can still cause confusion. A local guide provides navigation and safety support. Does the return follow the same route?+ Usually it descends through Deurali, Himalaya, Bamboo and Chhomrong before reaching the current road connection near Jhinu Danda, although road and trail conditions can alter the exact finish. Is an offline map enough for the ABC trek?+ It is a useful backup, not a complete safety plan. Keep the planned village sequence, local contacts and current road information separately, and follow the guide's route decision when conditions change. ## Sources & methodology Use the dated sources below for the claims they support. Recheck time-sensitive permits, fees, transport and border procedures before booking. [**National Trust for Nature Conservation — ACAP** ↗](https://www.ntnc.org.np/project/annapurna-conservation-area-project-acap)National Trust for Nature ConservationSupports: Annapurna Conservation Area management and conservation context [**Nepal Tourism Board — TIMS and trekking information** ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)Nepal Tourism BoardSupports: Official Nepal trekking-document and visitor-planning context [**CDC Yellow Book — high-altitude travel** ↗](https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/environmental-hazards-risks/high-altitude-travel-and-altitude-illness.html)Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSupports: Altitude-illness prevention, symptoms and descent-oriented medical guidance Continue planning ## Related Annapurna Base Camp guides [Annapurna comparison ### Annapurna Base Camp Trek vs Annapurna I Expedition Read the Annapurna Base Camp Trek vs Annapurna I Expedition guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-vs-annapurna-expedition)[Annapurna comparison ### Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter vs Trekking Read the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter vs Trekking guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-helicopter-vs-trekking)[Annapurna comparison ### Annapurna Base Camp Private vs Group Trek Read the Annapurna Base Camp Private vs Group Trek guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-private-vs-group-trek)[Route planning ### 12-day itinerary Read the 12-day itinerary guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-itinerary) Personalised planning ## Plan Your Annapurna Base Camp Journey Tell our Kathmandu-based planning team your travel dates, group size and preferred pace. 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