Physical Requirements
High physical endurance and comfort with rugged moraine walking away from standard teahouse infrastructure.
Pokhara Departure
North Annapurna Base Camp
The historic route used by Maurice Herzog in 1950; completely off-the-beaten-path with views of the rugged North Face.
10 Days
Duration
4,190 m
Max Altitude
Challenging
Difficulty
Camp / Lodge / Homestay
Lodging
Sep–Nov, Mar–May
Best Season
Highlights
The historic route used by Maurice Herzog in 1950; completely off-the-beaten-path with views of the rugged North Face.
Expedition Brief
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
1,190m
Pokhara to Tatopani
Drive along the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge to Tatopani.
Day 2
2,010m
Tatopani to Lete & Trek Naurikot
Drive to Lete and walk to the traditional homestay village of Naurikot.
Day 3
Acclimatization at Sekung Lake
Rest day exploring pristine alpine lakes with views of Dhaulagiri.
Day 4
3,100m
Naurikot to Bhuka Khola Camp
Climb through pine forests to a wild river camp.
Day 5
3,850m
Bhuka Khola to High Pasture Camp
Ascend steep ridges into alpine meadows used by local herders.
Day 6
4,190m
High Pastures to North ABC
Navigate challenging glacier moraines to historic North Base Camp.
Day 7
Exploration Day at North ABC
Explore dramatic glaciers and the imposing Annapurna North Face.
Day 8
North ABC to Bhuka Khola
Long wilderness descent through pastures to Bhuka Khola.
Day 9
Bhuka Khola to Naurikot
Return to welcoming homestays in Naurikot for a celebratory local dinner.
Day 10
Naurikot to Jeep to Pokhara
Hike to the road-head and jeep back to Pokhara.
Pre-Trek Medical & Safety Prep
For any multi-day trek in Nepal—especially those exceeding 3,000 meters—it is highly recommended to get a baseline health check, confirm your physical fitness levels, and secure proper altitude sickness guidance or necessary travel vaccinations before departure.
Trail Logistics
What's Included
- Special trekking permissions
- camping/wilderness logistics
- mountain guide
- kitchen staff/porters
- private transport
What's Not Included
- Specialized mountaineering personal gear
- insurance with heli-evacuation
- personal tips
What to Bring
High-quality cold-weather camping mattress
headlamp with extra batteries
robust water filtration
windproof alpine clothing
The Green Forest Standard
cottageVerified teahouses
medical_servicesFirst-Aid certified guides
languageJP · EN · HI
monitor_heartOximeters & satellite comms
home_pinPokhara start & end
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