Day 1
Pokhara to Humkhola
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 2,890 m
Drive from Pokhara to Humkhola (115 km, 6–7 hours). Gateway to North ABC trail.
Annapurna
Annapurna North Base Camp Trek
Short camping trek following Maurice Herzog's historic 1950 route to the first 8,000m summit. Less crowded alternative offering close views of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, and pristine Panchakunda Lake through rhododendron forests.
Moderate5 days4,190 mMar–May, Aug–Nov
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Short camping trek following Maurice Herzog's historic 1950 route to the first 8,000m summit. Less crowded alternative offering close views of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, and pristine Panchakunda Lake through rhododendron forests.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 5 planned days, 23 km of walking, and 1,300 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Maurice Herzog Trail (1950 route), North Annapurna Base Camp (4,190m), Panchakunda Lake (Narchyang), Annapurna I & Machhapuchhre views.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Humkhola to Busket Mela
6 hrs / 6 km / sleep 3,650 m
Trek through rhododendron forests and waterfalls to Busket Mela. Pass Futu waterfall, Sandikharka shelter, and Ghupaphant viewpoint.
Day 3
Busket Mela to High Camp
4 hrs / 6 km / sleep 4,050 m
Gradual climb through rocky terrain with multiple waterfalls and alpine scenery. Follow Sunkhola river.
Day 4
High Camp to Tatopani
11 hrs / 11 km / sleep 1,190 m
Summit day to North Annapurna Base Camp (4,190m) with views of Nilgiri range, Annapurna I, and Tilicho Peak. Long descent to Tatopani hot springs.
Day 5
Tatopani to Pokhara
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 822 m
Drive back to Pokhara (102 km, 4 hours). Trek completion.
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
822 m
Start
4,050 m
Highest sleep
4,190 m
Max altitude
5
Nights
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- Duration
- 5 days
- Altitude
- 4,190 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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