Our Story: Why Focus Exclusively on Annapurna?
The global trekking industry is dominated by aggregators offering tours to 50 countries and 500 trails. On those portals, Annapurna Base Camp is treated as an interchangeable commodity.
We chose the opposite path: radical specialization. By dedicating our operations solely to the Annapurna region and its natural Sanctuary basin, we control every variable of the journey:
- We retain the finest licensed Sherpa and Gurung guides who have grown up in these valleys.
- We maintain hand-selected relationships with the cleanest, highest-altitude teahouses in Chhomrong, Deurali, and ABC.
- We ensure every single porter receives fair wages, proper cold-weather clothing, and full medical rescue insurance.
- We design itineraries with conservative ascent gradients that dramatically reduce altitude sickness.
The official gateway city to the Annapurna Conservation Area.
NMA and Government certified mountain leaders with Wilderness First Aid.
Our 4 Uncompromising Standards
1. Clinical Altitude Safety
Daily SpO2 pulse oximeter monitoring and Lake Louise AMS scoring to catch early altitude complications.
2. Ethical Porter Stewardship
Strict compliance with IPPG guidelines: 20kg maximum weight cap, full gear, fair living wages, and insurance.
3. Direct Operational Transparency
Zero hidden local fees. All ACAP permits, private 4WD transit, lodging, and meals are clearly itemized.
4. Flexible Rebooking Guarantee
Free trip postponement or date rescheduling up to 30 days prior if your travel plans change.
Founder & Expedition Leadership
Sugam Shrestha
With 10 years of experience as an Annapurna Trekking Guide specializing in Annapurna Region Trekking, Sugam Shrestha founded ABC Trek in Nepal to establish a new benchmark in safety, local ethical stewardship, and direct client care. Unlike online travel booking agencies, Sugam directly designs each acclimatization profile, oversees guide certifications, and stays personally reachable for all expedition groups.
Our Twin Operational Hubs
Our headquarters in Budhanilkantha manages international trekker arrivals, pre-departure briefings, Department of Tourism clearances, ACAP permits, and visa services.
Our mountain base in Pokhara coordinates private 4WD transit to trailheads, equipment checks, medical kit audits, and guide/porter logistics into the Annapurna Sanctuary.