The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is an iconic 7-to-11-day Himalayan journey in Nepal that leads hikers into a spectacular high-altitude glacial basin encircled by a ring of towering, snow-capped peaks. Starting near the lakeside city of Pokhara, the moderate 60-to-70 km trail winds through terraced emerald farmlands, traditional Gurung villages, and blooming rhododendron forests before climbing above the tree line. The trek reaches its peak at 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) at the base camp, offering an unforgettable, 360-degree panorama of Annapurna I (8,091m) and the sacred Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Highly accessible thanks to a robust network of cozy, family-run teahouses along the route, it remains a bucket-list adventure best experienced during the clear, crisp months of Autumn and Spring.