Amazing trekking to Annapurna Base Camp has been waiting for exploring the hidden gems of 10th highest peak in the world Annapurna (8091m). The journey embark through the incredible Himalayan landscapes, divers culture and tradition contented prosperous Himalayan vistas green lush terraced pastures, quint ethnic typical village of Magar and Gurung as well as rich inhabitants of flora and fauna. The base camp is located at the altitude of 4130m/13549ft is the most popular excursion in the globe bird eye views of Annapurna Himalayan series. Set on a hiking plan open your bucket list there you will be found your adventure journey in to Annapurna region which is awaiting to own.
Highlights of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Friendly with the sheer beauty of the mountain diversity, unique geography, Himalayan landscapes, passing through the under developed typical villages, beautiful dense forests of rhododendron and cedars, massive rough lands separated by pristine rivers and skyscraper towering peaks base camp as rounding scarlet over the Himalayan horizon.
- Behold the golden sunrise over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Fishtail Himalayan ranges from the best vantage point of Poon – Hill, It will be the valuable hiking early in the morning will be rewarded by breathtaking mountainous scenery.
- Enjoy in the adventure city of Pokhara after the completion of your courageous hiking expedition to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), boating Phewa Lake, witness the glistering mountains and trekkers massage to regenerate the power in tired body after long trek to majestic Mountain base.
- Guided by the well – experienced mountain guide just not leads over the rote but assist on your every necessities, and strong supporters will help through carrying your stuff then tour leader/guide will introduce about the culture, tradition, religion and all the mountains for your reference.
- Supportive trekking crew for your successful and joyful adventure journey prioritize by safety.
The trek commencing from an adventure city Pokhara exploring through magnificent settlement in the roadside is a great beginning excursion to the top on earth to value for reasonably fir for beginners and novice trekkers to experienced adventurers. There are several alternative trails to base camp of Annapurna but main starting points are Poon Hill, Ghandruk and Pothana recommended but it makes sense for time duration like, 5, 7 and 9 days treks depend on where you start from. The trek should be needed well preparation as the trip obtain in the wild mountains where just basic facilities are available and it is moderately challenging but views spectacular mountain panorama.
Comprehension guide for Annapurna Base Camp trek
The walking journey to Annapurna Base Camp is one of the thrilling adventure in Nepal and it has earned most popular trekking trip already. In comparison to other high attitude trekking this trek is short and sweet with smoothly easier in the sense of difficulty. The trek not demanded much physical training and special cardio exercise but it is sure that any physical training and skill as well as previous trekking experience is more beneficial so, all physically fitness ramblers with their determination can easily obtain this moderate hiking.
The trekking is commencing from on arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu after your luxurious stay in the comfort hotel. The travel you can start either by 7 hours' drive to Pokhara or 25 minutes flight from air way to Pokhara, if you use flight then same day will reach to Tikhedhunga after 1 hours' drive and 4 hours hike but by road way driving you have to stay in hotel in Pokhara after long 7 hours long drive. During the trek, the trekkers witness the magnificent views of the Annapurna (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,169m), and Fishtail (6,993m) and numerous higher mountain peaks passing through the diverse terrain encounter with the traditional Himalayan culture, nature, typical ethnic group Magara and Gurung settlement and intimate through different climates.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek or the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek goes dense into the Annapurna Conservation Area which is the prime inhabitants for flora and fauna like, deer, bears, monkeys, common Langur, Himalayan goat and snow leopard same as rhododendron, cedar, magnolia, cedar, bamboo and alpine woods are the main plants existed in the conservation area. The area is decorated by the mountain inhabitants building with different traditional houses constructed by natural mud, stone and woods, it is really like unique for travelers because most of the hikers from developed cities around the world. The Annapurna region is prosperous in various cultures, ethnicity, nature and religion, most of the people in this territory follows the Buddhist religion as they have high respect for living being. The Annapurna trekking section is the perfect example of preserving Himalayan ecosystem blending with the green vegetation directly to the snowcapped mountains and clear blue sky. The province is also familiar for fastidious for Thakali tiny villages at the Annapurna middle hills.
Moreover, beautiful terraced paddy pastures, thick jungle of rhododendron woods and pine forests, the trail featured tranquility decorated by other natural phenomena the trek transform you to the other world of peace far from your hectic life in the hustle and bustle of the crowded cities.
The beginning point of the trekking trip to ABC trek is the adventure city of Pokhara greatly known as tourist hub of Nepal surrounded by several mountain ranges, modern houses, lakes, temples and stupas. You will be fully impressed by mixed of natural and artificial beauty of Pokhara (820m/2690ft), then in the lakeside city you can enjoy through verities of cuisine available in the different restaurants, bars and Irish pubs also offers the cultural and live music by many music clubs which are the pleasure matters for your enjoyments. Another fact of the trip is to sailing in the Phewa Lake by boating to explore the water ecosystem and water lily makes you feel extreme enjoyment. Similarly 1 hour drive will take to Nayapul which is the main beginning point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
From Nayapul we walk through the bus road alongside of the pristine Modi Khola, the 20 minuts walk arrives to Birethanti and immediately cross the concrete bridge get in the Annapurna Conservation Project Check Point then we need to register our ACAP permit to enter the Annapurna region and probably we may have our lunch there in the beautiful small village of Birethati (1,039m/3,250ft) with warm welcoming hospitality of the local people.
After Lunch break we resume our walking through the off-road enchanting by the magnificent glory of the terrace fields in the surrounding, looking at the cattle grazing over grassy land entertain with the locals smile and some are cracking jokes really makes you feel that you are traveling in the piece of heaven not on a earth. Furthermore the green lush forests over the river is gorgeous and beehive hanging against the rock is more worthy of this valuable exploration. So, hiking throw dusty roads and rocky trails you will reach to Tikhedhunga and overnight stay in the tea house.
Today's trekking will be quite tough because the trail leads steep ascend over Ulleri (1,540m/5,050ft) crossing over a suspension bridge over Modi river and have to steps 3300 stone steps to reach Ulleri but the rewards is awesome views of Annapurna South (7219m) in the horizon, perhaps it is the first glimpse of mountain on this trekking. We meet many explores on the way, you can chat with them talking about different contents of the tour and trekking or share thoughts and ideas each other.
Most importantly, you will encounter with mules on the way, they are the prime transportation for supplying foods and beverages over the mountains so, if you meet them then please let them their way first and stay on the corner side otherwise they might be pushed you and may occur unforeseen accident, it is because needs to be always careful. Again, the trek goes inside the deep jungle of diverse vegetation crossing through small stream, hearing birds chirping on the tree feel like listening sweet melody of perfect singer in the world. Walking through the wild rocky trail will get to Nangethati and probably this way will be your lunch cam. Sometime rest during lunch break then set your hike up to the forested track through uphill walking then finally arrive to Ghorepani (2,860m/9,385m) where the inspirational sceneries of stunning mountains are standing in the zenith.
Furthermore next day the adventure start with the dawn bird's singing sound early in the morning because this is the day to behold the apparent sunrise after 2324 steps ascend from Poon Hill (3210m) rising on the opposite of Mt. Fishtail that changes all mountains into color of gold. It is so exciting to see the incredible golden colors of the verities of mountain series of the several mountains like Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Baraha Shikhar (7647m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and virgin peak Mount Fishtail. After the spectacular panorama of the majestic mountains, return to the tea house then back pack and eat your delicious breakfast for the next stop on your trekking with Himalayan Vista's trekking crew.
This will be the more exciting excursion inside the beautiful rhododendron woods seeing horse grazing in the pastures, clean weather, crystal clear mountains and comprehensible blue sky over Thapla Danda. You can rest here for a while to take the pictures of glistering mountains and go further inside the bamboo and alpine woods the trail leads down in the Deurali and somehow the path is slippery where you have to take care about moving your feet.
It is totally feeling like walking under the tunnel because there is huge rocky hills in the opposite and onside the trail also goes into the deep small stream and rarely get the sunrays there and arrive at super tiny settlement Banthati another lunch camp. After spending your lunch break the way head through the beautiful rhododendron woods in the muddy spots about the cliff of the top of the river and then steep down to another stream where electricity tunnel has managed well and generate current from small hydropower for distributing electricity to Tadapani. The trail is steep up to the hillside and sometime you may need rest because your joint will be tired because of walking up and down then arrive to Tadapani (2,630m) and spend your night there.
In the morning after eating breakfast adventure journey commence for Lower Sinuwa (2,220m) following another descent inside the green forest hearing by the sounds of different avifauna, monkeys and encounter domestic buffaloes left for grazing in the jungle then reach to Chuile where two hotels Rainbow Trout and Mountain Discovery are placed for guests hospitality. Likewise the hiking start in the steep down to Komrong Khola passing through the millet farm and cross a suspension bridge then arise to Ghurjung village and see the donation box appealing for the donations to run the Ghurjung basic schol located in the Gandaki province at Ghandruk 33700, your support to empowering remote area's educations will be highly appreciated. There are two tea houses near the school there you can rest and drink lemon juice which is the common welcome service to their guests. After rest a while again resume your walking through the buckwheat field and little ascend over the rocky wild track and need to cross the wooden fence made for restricting the domestic cattle to save the locals crops in the fields.
Now it is the time for another stop is called Durbin Danda for exploring the forested valley of Jhinu and Landruk below the dense forest of Annapurna region. Embark the walk again in the downhill then reach to a small stream and walk on the flat land, just a minute forehead from small stream there is a huge land slide and the track is just over it and need to be careful sometime there will be dry land slides, continue walk through the bushy route then get to the millet fields around the small village will see the cow shade and people working on their fields, such activities attracts your attention makes you feel extra enjoyments.
Some steps in the rocky trail takes you to beautiful Chhomrong village and awarded the crystalline vision of Mt. Annapurna South and Hiunchuli including Mt. Fishtail. This is the best suit place for lunch probably reach here in the afternoon, this is the typical village settled in the lap of the beautiful mountains and green forests also available German bakeries as well as handicrafts for souvenir. The village is precious phenomena that decorated the Annapurna trail beautifully and can study the local tradition culture and local Himalayan lifestyles. Most of the houses provide the facilities of lodging and food to the visitors make impress to all travelers.
In the same way, delicious lunch create more stamina on your body and break recreate power in your body then decent to Kimrung Khola crossing over 3,100 stone steps and on the way down there is ACAP check point you need to register your permit once more then proceed down. The trail is surrounding goes through the attractive terrace of paddy fields and somewhere built the stone wall, the trail is managed well setting by the stones. There is a small shop that provides all items for snacks, drinks, trekking shoes and socks and body washing shops as well as sanitizers.
Crossing over suspension bridge above Kimrung Khola another trekking section gets started afresh through the potato and wheat fields step up to the rocky and dusty trail through the bamboo woods. Continue your walk on the wild pace takes you to tiny village Sinuwa and overnight stay in the tea house. The area is small but the hospitality offers by them is awesome. They offer different cuisine that you can check in the menu.
Today's journey is fully cover with wilderness, the route lead us in the middle of dense forest where we can only listen the sound of waterfall and wild fauna. The walking is cool as all the tree stand like roof. The journey is the peaceful exploration in the wild rocky land getting up and down reach to Bamboo settled in the jungle area. The continuation journey lead us to Dovan and probably all the trekkers do their lunch there and the place is cool and get full relaxation in the peaceful environment.
Indeed the exploration goes further to ascend uphill inside the bamboo forest and cross a stream through wooden bridge and get a temple, from there we can see the spectacular waterfall then we spend some time there. Next, we go further stone steps in the wild track covering by the different trees then reach to Himalaya best suited place for tea break. The break provides relax and we climb up the extreme trodden rocky track seeing the local hydro tunnel reach to Hinku cave a huge rock roofed den. We can see Mt. Fishtail, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Gandhrab Chuli from there. Sometime rest there and go further walking through the adventure trekking trail to Deurali, overnight stay in the tea house, it is the tiny village provide accommodations in the small cozy room.
This is the most significant day for Annapurna Base Camp Trek because our target fulfil soon to summit base camp of world 10th highest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8091m) after walking about four hours via Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC). This is really the gorgeous hiking to arrive in the lap of gigantic towering Himalayas. You can eat your lunch here and go around for extra ordinary views of surrounding mountains including Annapurna glacier.
Next day early in the morning wake up and walk to the ridge of the Annapurna glacier and spectacle the sunrise over Annapurna mountain series. It will be the mind-blowing sight of sunrise cover through the Baraha Shikhar, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and other anonymous peaks in the zenith. Spending your time in the base camp you will return back to Sinuwa decending through the wild rocky trail, overnight stay in the tea house. Conversely other day's trek get down to Kimrung Khola and ascend up to Chomrong and again descend to Jhinu Danda. In Jhinu you can take a bath in natural hot spring and it is believe that if you shower in the hot spring your long-term aliments will be treated, then back to Jhinu eat your lunch and take transportation and 2 hours' drive to Pokhara and overnight stay in the hotel. Finally, other day's 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu with breathtaking experience observing the stunning views of gorgeous mountains in the northern part of Kaski and land at Kathmandu domestic airport and same day you can fly back to your home country.
Explore Beautiful Nature
The trek goes all the way to natural opulent division of Annapurna region a delighted journey for congenital experience in the lap of several mountains. Steps over numbers of stone steps playing through the sweet chirping of melodious bird songs. Capture the pictures of pristine rivers, lush green fields, rice paddies, sheep herds and carrying loads by mules are awesome. Reflections of silver shining snowcapped mountains are the prime facts of the exploration can catch the stunning views from main vantage point Poon Hill like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Nilgiri, Annapurna and many more. The trail fully covered by natural contents, beauty of forest by rhododendron flowers, green alpine woods, magnolia flowers decorated vicinity of the trekking trail beautifully. The peaceful nature, smooth flowing river, sweet sounds of air wave in the leaves of the trees, rhythm producing by faunas meditate your body and soul. The gorgeous reflection of Mt. Annapurna, Icy track provides the spiritual vibration in your body and soul that will surly purify your spirit and hot spring shower in Jhinu is the perfect natural exploration of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
People, Lifestyle and Culture
Nepal is just not diverse in nature, geography and climate but also assorted in the human species also, there are 125 verities of casts are existing in Nepal and 123 languages are to be spoken by different communities but official language Nepali which is commonly use over Nepal. There are mixed ethnic group settled on the way towards Annapurna Base Camp like Chhetri, and Brhamins in the lower part but in the upper parts mostly mongoloid ethnic group of Gurung and Magar has been habituated mostly famous for Gorkha regiment and some are owner of Victoria Cross. However, Himalayan areas under the domination of Tibetan culture follow the Tibetan Buddhism and other casts follow the Hindu religion in Nepal. Similarly, 80 percent of people are Hindu in Nepal and 10 percent people follow Buddhism and other 10 percent are from other religions. If you are more curious about unique culture then we Himalayan Vista Trekking highly recommend to visit Langtang Valley Trek, Everest region, Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Circuit Trek including Tsum valley are the genuine sight for exploring more genuine cultural phenomenology.
Trekking Details of Annapurna Base Camp
- Length - 80km/50 miles
- Required days - 8/9 days
- Overall ascent – 4979 m/1633ft
- Complete Decent – 5040/16535ft
- Ultimate height – Annapurna Base Camp – 4130 meters
- Difficulty type – moderate
- Essential Permit – Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit – 30 USD
- Accommodation – Hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
Cost for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The cost for Annapurna Base Cam Trek varies from the facilities that you have demanding, if you use 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara using by vehicle transportation then it is obviously cheaper but if you use 5 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara using by flight will be expensive and also determine by the days for trekking. But the price is cheaper than the Everest Base Camp Trek because of the cheaper transportation cost and have alternatives like road way as per your choice.
All Inclusive Trekking Package with HVT
We Himalayan Vista Trekking is the leading trekking and tour company in Nepal. There are various offers for our valued guests in the sector of tour, trekking, sightseeing, rafting, peak climbing, and national park safaris so, you can choose as per your choice about the tourism packages. You have two booking options for trekking, online booking and arrival booking, you can book your trip through online as well as on your arrival too. But we recommend you to booking through online because the company will get more time for well organizing your trip rather than booking on arrive.
All companies use the same local guides and other supportive staffs as well as we do the same but our first priorities always on our client safety and successful trip with plenty of fun. We provide well experienced and knowledgeable guide who can provide the detail information of trekking route and also explain about the history, culture, locality, nature and religion. We want to expand your further knowledge about Nepal with friendly hospitality.
Required Trekking Permit for ABC
The trek Need two types of permits to get Annapurna region one is TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) and, other one is Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP). ACAP permit can be obtained from Nepal Tourism Board Office Kathmandu or from Pokhara and TIMS Card can be found in the office Trekking Agencies' of Association of Nepal (TAAN) office located in Pokhara and Kathmandu. Permits should be checked on the way by authorized representatives government related to Nepal tourism sectors in Birethati and Chhomrong. The permit only valued for single entry for Annapurna region who are doing hiking in the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.
Difficulty of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Touring to ABC is not tougher that means is not easier either, it is most accessible adventure in the Himalayas. The good health conditioned ramblers with basic physical fitness level can moderately complete this excursion. The trek doesn't require well experienced previous hiking nor technical training but beforehand adventure experience will be highly beneficial.
The adventure ultimately reach to 4130 meters so, you have to be careful about altitude sickness so, for avoiding acute mountain sickness we recommend you drink plenty of water, garlic soup and ginger tea as these items are working like natural antibiotics and it may work for AMS. Similarly, the walking should be smooth because in the higher place the quantity of oxygen will be less and soon be tired and loose the stamina, in this case people may easily get AMS so, you have to take smooth hiking and needs to be full appetite by eating foods. The guide and whole trekking crew are the backbone of your trek so they will be assisted on your every difficulties in trek for ensuring safety and enjoyable trekking to rewarding Annapurna Base Camp.
Foods on ABC Trek
Trekking in the highest mountains area in the world obviously leave the marvelous experience to all the explorers. In this section we try to provide some information about the foods that are available in the trekking region.
Available Breakfast Item in the trek: - Common Tibetan Bread made from the wheat flours that fried in sunflower oil (dry bread also available), Chapati with jam and honey, Oatmeal, French toast served with jam and honey or peanut butter, corn flakes, hashed brown, fried potato, different items of eggs like scramble, boiled and fried, apple pancakes, apple porridge, porridge with milk, Museli, vegetable items and tea or coffee.
Lunch Items: - Wide verities of cuisine are available for lunch in the trek such as Dal Bhat (Nepali traditional foods) Thukpa (noodle soup), Momos (dumplings), vegetable cheese Spaghetti, macaroni, several soup items, spring tolls, potatoes items, Sandwich, pizza, fried rice with curry, burgers and desserts items.
Available foods for Dinner:- Dal and Bhat, Noodle soups, Macaroni, MoMos, spaghetti, different kinds of soups, steaks, potatoes items, sandwich, Pizza, fried rice, spring rolls, Korean noodle soup, burger, desserts, hot and cold drinks and all the food items are organic and fresh in the mountain region good for hygiene.
Dessert and Snacks items: - There will be different dessert and snack items like apple pie, rice pudding, mars, biscuits, popcorn, mars bar cakes etc.
Tea and coffees: - Verities of tea and coffees are available such as black tea, ginger tea, masala tea and milk tea same as, milk coffee, black coffee are commonly served in the tea house.
Supportive Tips for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- If you prefer Dal Bhat set, you can add rice, lentil soup and curry more time as per your needs on the same price
- There are no ATMS in Annapurna Base Camp Trekking route so, better to carry enough cash
- $ 150 will be needed for transportation and entry fees for monasteries and other historical places
- Prepare for extra days, you might need one more day for the adjustment with altitude or you may take time for more exploration
- Believe your guide, he is the responsible for everything during your trekking trip
- You can buy trekking gears in Thamle in Kathamndu or in Lakeside city Pokhara in case you are not using for your future hiking
- Respect the locals and their culture and tradition as the will not digest fancy dresses
- They will not appreciate your photographs without permission so, better ask them for permission if you like to take the photographs
- It might be taken longer time for cooking foods so, better to order a little time before
- Be careful about altitude sickness and fully prepared of this
Best Season for ABC Trek
The best season for trekking in Nepal are the spring and autumn because in these time the weather in mountains are very clear and can observe the vivid panorama of higher mountains in the horizon in combination with clear blue sky. However it is hard to predict the weather forecast like in Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Langtang Valley, Trek, Upper Mustang Trek because in such gigantic mountains Kingdom of Mount Everest, Manaslu, Lhotse, Annapurna has been changing the weather pattern frequently. Hence, the trekking can be done throughout the year as per your convenience.
In spring (March, April and May) – Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp
The most recommended time for trekking in Nepal is in spring as the temperatures will be growing, the weather pattern will be pleasant and flowers begin to bloom. If you like to see the combination of white snowcapped mountains with rhododendron flowers then March- May are the perfect time to do Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. The warmer nights, smooth weather that will make your journey unforgettable.
In summer (June, July and August) – Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp
Summer season is starting at the beginning of June and end of May in Nepal up to August though you are not inspecting spectacular views of giant mountains in the zenith then this time will be more suited because it does warm to trek in this time. In reality, it will be humid it is because summer in Nepal carries the rainy season and this time doesn't fit for tour and trekking to Annapurna Base Camp as the hiking might be quite dangerous because there might be landslide because of heavy rainfall you must be careful while trekking. Another fact of this trekking is leeches, if you obtain hiking in the summer season there will be plenty of leeches on the trail and it will suck your bloods and you may not like the trek.
In autumn (September, October and November) – Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp
Autumn season is the best time for tour, travel and trekking in Nepal. After rainy season, the weather will be neat and clean as all the humidity will be wiped by the rainfall of summer. So, if you really keen to trekking around Annapurna Sanctuary then autumn is the perfect time for owning the ABC trek. The combination of silver shining glistering Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and other numerous towering Himalayas with greenery of rice pasture lands including clear blue sky provides the mesmerizing scenery of mountainous nature for your valuable adventure journey. This is the festive time in Nepal so, you will be enchanted through the celebration of different kinds of festival by locals like Dahain Festival, and Dipwali Festival. That is why, autumn is the best season for trekking to base of Annapurna among others.
In winter (December, January and February) - Trekking in Annapurna Base camp
Winter is the synonyms of snowfall time in Nepal. At the higher elevation the adventure activity might be challenging but the winter is great for adventure activities like skiing. The autumn will be decorated in a basket of snow, trekkers are setting their trip to lower Himalayas to enjoy the snowfall and enjoying like the fairytale in the wintery way. This will be the melancholic feeling to opt the trekking experience to Annapurna Base Camp If there will be heavy snowfall and block the trail, but the beauty of covering snow will be awesome.
Distance and Terrain of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek because the trekking trail goes through the Annapurna conservation area which is the prime settlement of flora and fauna. The trek is the magnificent and incredible introduction of trekking in the lap of enormous Mountains. Similarly, the adventure trek offers the jaw dropping panorama throughout and leads towards best vantage point to observe the Annapurna massif Poon Hill including Machhapuchre (MBC) and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).
The distance covers a 34 mile into the multi peaked territory, and in the base camp of 8,091 meter higher Mountain Annapurna and covered the thirteen peaks over 7,000 meters and sixteen all over 6,000 meters which is the milestone of your adventure journey through stunning Himalayas. The climbing over Annapurna is most difficult as it is the technical mountain in the world but luckily the base camp is just located at the altitude of 4130 meters is not much strenuous and provides awesome relaxation!
The trekking trip is just moderate not demanded higher stamina and technical training for hiking expedition so, it is one of the easiest trek in Annapurna region and offers the mesmerizing views of majestic mountains beauty. But it still requires basic level of physical fitness because basically you need to walk around 5- 6 hours during your trekking days. This excursion doesn't need any kind of technical equipment nor is it precipitous, or rock climbing and also not the mountaineering for demanding cardio exercise.
The terrain for this trek is all well managed rocky trails inside the wilderness of rhododendron woods and alpine forest. It is the relaxing adventure journey rather than challenging, the trek covers 115 kilometers in length and the ultimate altitude is just 4130 meter high.
Accommodation on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The available accommodation along the Annapurna Base Camp is in tea houses which are owning by local and each lodge has set the meeting area putting by large fire oven in the central that provides warm and cozy environment to all the alpine ramblers. The bedrooms are small and unheated, most of the tea houses rooms generally occupy two bed rooms with plywood separated bar in the small rooms, pillows and matters. It is better to take your own blanket because the temperature will be dropped and suffering from nasty cold which only blanket will not be sufficient.
Moreover, all tea houses provide hot showers but indeed, you need to pay extra for that because most of the lodges provides gas shower which is carried from the city takes higher expenses but don't worry it will not charge much as well as western type flushing toilets though some of the tea houses still have the squat toilets pan. The cuisine can be available most types of western and Nepali so, you can have your choice that mentioned in the menus. Other alcoholic and soft drink beverages like beer, whisky, wine, Fanta, sprite and coke also available so, if you want you can enjoy but we do not recommend smoking and drinking in the altitude because of different kind of health issues.
Packing Lists for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Trekking equipment is the best life partner for trekkers while hiking in the highest altitude area of highest mountains. These are the main key to save life in the risky zones of icy region and protect you from any dangerous occurring in the trekking activities but you must choose right and fit hiking gears for your enjoyable, safety and successful trekking expeditions. Following are the lists of essential things for packing to ABC Trek.
HEAD
- Sun protection hat
- Warm woolen hat to protect from nasty cold
- Head light
FACE
- Sun protection cream
- UV protected sunglass
- Body and face wipes
Hands
- Light weight and heavy winter gloves
Body
- Thermal wear
- Trekking shirts
- Long sleeved shirt
- Raincoat or rain protection jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Cotton light weight pants
- T- Shirt
- Sports under wear
- Sports bra for her
- Warm down jacket
- Sweater
- Waterproof pants
Footwear
- Trekking shoes
- Thick wool socks
Other Essential Gears
- Backpack for putting your essential materials like, water bottle, suns scream, sunglass etc.
- Duffle bag for porter to carry your stuffs
- Water purification tablets or leaser light
- Trekking poles
- Sleeping Bags (- 15 to 20 degree bag is more applicable for high altitude)
Toiletries
- Drying Towel
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Tissue paper
- Deodorant/floss
- Hand sanitizer/ biodegradable bar soap
- Nail cutters
- Mirror
- Shaver machine
- Sanitary pads for female incase get mensuration/period in the mountains then it will be expensive or difficult to find
Personnel Things
- Money
- Camera
- Watch
- Cell phone
- Camera
- Poker
- Chess
- Reading books etc.
Extra Things
- First Aid Kits
- Passport seize photos
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
Note: Drone camera is strictly prohibited in Nepal unless you get special permission from government authorities so, please keep in mind otherwise it will be captured and fine you.
Offers free airport transform to hotel
Himalayan Vista Trekking always try the best for qualitative service for the valuable guests and provide free airport pick-up and drop service to your preferred accommodation. On your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, HVT representative welcome you putting by flower garland in your neck as they will hold your name plate for easy recognition then transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.
Key Information of this Trek
• The trek will take 9 days of strenuous trekking on this excursion. Average hiking per day will be 5 to 8 hours in the wild track and reach at the altitude of 4130 meters ultimately so, must be aware of acute mountain sickness (AMS).
• The important things is your physical fitness and health means you need average level of physical training in order to make successful trip without any physical pain
• All the accommodations provide through tea houses just available basic facilities. Hot shower, hot water, electronic device charging, internet will be extra charged and WIFI connection might be poor.
• You are not in well facility urban area so, if you expect the higher facility then you will be upset that is why you must be psychologically prepared and ready for the adventure achievement with well preparation.
• The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is most popular trekking trip in Nepal after Everest Base Camp, you will meet many travelers and spend more time to walk in the communities rather than wild established route, so must respect locals. If you want to do trek in the peaceful and less crowded area and we recommend for Manaslu Circuit Trek, Upper Mustang Trek and Langtang Valley Trek.
• Please keep in mind if the unforeseen weather change might be affect our trekking so, at that situation we have to modify our trekking tanneries and needs to divert.
Travel Insurance for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Travel insurance is the backbone for every travelers who are outing for the discovery of this beautiful world. The insurance will avoid the pressure of extra expenses for unforeseen incidents of wayfarers. Similarly Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also lies in the higher altitude so, there is the less chances of altitude sickness but nobody knows about other unpredictable accidents caused by natural disaster like landslides and heavy snowfall. That is why we would like to recommend for mandatory travel insurance.
Moreover, while booking the trekking package for Annapurna Base Camp we request you to send your travel insurance copy as soon as possible to Himalayan Vista Trekking or before resume your adventure to Annapurna Base Camp. The insurance policy must be covered the medical and emergency helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitude so that you will be confident about your health treatment.
We are not offering insurance policy but we can recommend information about insurance based on our previous client's experience. All adventurers must send their all detailed insurance information to HVT after conformation of your trek booking to ABC. We will use it for in case of emergencies and other documents for a quick and effective rescue operation in the mountainous region.
Visa Policy in Nepal
All the foreign citizens except Indians require a valid visa to allow to enter in Nepal. You can get an on-arrival visa at Tribhuwan International Airport or in the immigration office in all Nepal's boarders.
You have to attach a passport seize photo, a passport which is valid for at least six months and visa fees. The visa cost for current situation USD 50 for 30 days to be paid in cash, for more information please check at www.immigration.gov.np.
Chinese and the citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (SAARC) countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka can obtain free visa.
Following countries citizens are not eligible to get on arrival visa in Nepal
Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan needs to contact nearest Nepalese embassy if you want to visit Nepal.
Note. We would like to request to manage extra 1 or 2 days just in case about unforeseen delays.
Group VS Single Treks
We operate both single and group trekking in Nepal but the bigger group will get more discount. Hence, you are not authorized for discounting for groups assembled by Himalayan Vista Trekking. H
HVT can handle all the group seize and all groups can get the well experienced trekking guide and porters (single porter for double trekkers) and we also provide an assistant guide for a trekking group of 13 or more.
Travel Responsibility to Annapurna Base Camp
Our Slogans
- Set the Pictures of Heaven Himalaya in Your Mind and Camera
- Take all Memories and leave Foot Prints
- Ready for Worthy Vacation
Himalayan Vista Trekking is not just operating trekking and tour inn Nepal but we also focus on ecology protection. We also pay attention on social work, empower the education in the remote areas of Nepal and providing scholarships for poor and needy children in the countryside of Nepal. The tourist density in the trekking area means more chances to disturb the nature so, we always keep in mind nature is our mother and we effort to keep the natural environment. It is our responsibility to save the nature where the lots of flora and fauna inhabited. So, we always focus on ecology protection as we are the eco tour agency in Nepal.
Energetic Team of Himalayan Vista Trekking
The trekking crew of HVT always focus on safety of our clients and their successful trekking in Nepal. We provide qualified and experienced guides/Sherpa accompany for your help in the every steps of your trekking journey as supporters will be carrying your luggage and more than 13 members group seize can get an assistant guide.
All the crew hiking crew members are the locally born in the Himalayan province with high physical stamina and endurance so, they can easily active at high elevation.
All the staff members are our prime backbone so, we bear the salary, cost of their insurance, clothing, food, lodging and equipment during the trekking excursion.
All our trekking leaders, guides and porters get medical treatment if they get sick or injured. We make sure that our crew are always smiley and they are capable to provide laugh to our valued clients so, happy people make others happy.
Our Staffs has following ability
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid Training
- Trekking Guide Certificate from Nepal Tourism Ministry
- Fluency Speaking in English and other major languages
- Conservation and Ecology Training
- Rock Climbing
Tipping System in Nepal
Nepali culture appreciates the tipping and expecting for their quality service. We advised to provide the tips to all guides and porters that will encourage them for further quality services to all travelers.
Is the online booking is secure with Himalayan Vista Trekking?
No doubt HVT is a Nepal government authorized leading trekking and tour operator. We are the members of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN).
Furthermore, you can book your trip with Himalayan Vista Trekking without any hesitation. Generally, there is the policy to deposit 10 percent of your booking price in advance so that we can manage booking for hotel, flight and vehicle for your trip. We would like to humble request for you to provide necessary documents like passport copy, passport seize photo, travel insurance copy on arrival or and departure flight schedule.
The mode of payment will be bank transfer, western union and remaining trip cost must be given after arriving in Nepal in hand cash, bank transfer or by credit card and you will get the payment details from us.
Last Minutes Booking for Annapurna Base Camp
It is always appreciated the book in advance, but for those who didn't make booking before but extreme interest to summit Annapurna Base Camp can contact to HVT as soon as possible provided by the special opportunity for a last minutes booking.
In the case of last minute booking you have to do full payment 24 hours before the trip starting date. We always do our best to organize trek at any time but in case of last minute booking we will not be responsible for delay it is because of unknown circumstances out from our control such as bad weather, and accommodation unavailability.
Optimize your tour after Annapurna Base Camp
If you have more time to stay in Nepal after ABC trekking we can extend your tour arranging by sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley, National Park Safari in Chitawan and Buddhism tour to Lumbini as per your choice., rafting in Trisuli River, canoeing in Budi Rapti River in Chitwan National Park, Jungle walk, Jeep safaris, elephant safaris, paragliding and other short hiking also recommended
Feedback and Suggestions are working as the oxygen for HVT and always expected and appreciated
After completing the Annapurna Base Trek Himalayan Vista Trekking Company expecting the feedback and suggestions from you so that we can make our best service in the future also.