No trekking experience and technically knowledge is required trekking to Annapurna base camp. The regular jogging, gym, weekend hiking, swimming and mountain biking keeps you fit to walk 10 to 15 km in a day carrying a small daypack.
Why Annapurna Base Camp Trek with us
- Free Information
- ABC Trekking map
- Updated and Customize Itinerary
- Free Luggage Storage at our office
- Free Assistance in rescue and evacuation in case of emergency.
- Best valued service
Simply the best attractions of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
You will trek on beautiful villages, fairly tale forest, rivers, valleys and glaciers. Also, expect to see the wonderful Sunrise view over the Himalayas from Poon Hill. The trail is moderate to challenging level as it goes up steep uphill and downhill with some Nepal. The friendly guide and the Sherpa will escort you during the trek. They also teach you singing, dancing, playing and learning some Nepali words like Dhanyabad, Dalbhat and Namaste.
Favorite Trek of beginners and seniors
All the beginners to senior hikers, who are physically fitted and mentally prepared, can join this trek. Also, ready to walk 5 to 6 hours in the mountain trails, covering 10 to 15 km a day. I would kindly advise you, not to expect a high quality service and facility in the trek since it is a mountain trekking journey. The paying hot shower, Wi-Fi and re-charge of devices battery are available on the trek.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost ranges between USD 350 to USD 1500, it depends on the services and the length of the trekking. For high quality services, the price goes up of course. We also offer a cheap budget price for budget travelers.
Difficulty of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
ABC is a quite easy trek compare to Everest Base Camp. So, all trekking enthusiasts are invited to trek Annapurna base camp once in a life. The trail ascends and descends frequently with some Nepali flat. There is a less chance of altitude sickness. It needs to walk 6 to 7 hours, covering 12 km to 15 km in a day. An excellent fitness level and sound health is required to succeed the trek.
Alternative of Annapurna Base Camp Trip
If the trek is not fit and suitable for your as per your time and health. We have also other alternative options to this trek. These are Tamang Heritage Trail, Langtang valley trek, Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal Trek and Pikey Peak Trek.
Crowdedness
Annapurna Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking in the Himalayas. About 40,000 people trek to Annapurna Base Camp every year, the death rate is zero. ABC is a less crowded than EBC trekking route in Nepal.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Seasons
ABC Trek is possible throughout the year, but autumn and spring are the best season due to clear and stable weather. Winter and summer time does not recommend for trekking ABC, yet can trek to avoid a crowd of trekkers. Winter is cold and summer is rainy, leeches and mountains under the clouds.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek-Equipment Lists
For your comfort and safety, equipments play a vital role. The unnecessary equipment in the trek, it is possible to store in Kathmandu at our office.
In General, We provide sleeping bag, down Jacket and duffle bag if you need it, but return after the trek. A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket must bring for morning and evening above 3,000m. Below is the list of items.
Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyewear
- A pair of half gloves
- A warmer hat that covers the ears
- Sunglasses
- Neck warmer
- Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
- Headlamp and an extra set of batteries
Hands
- A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
- Warmer shell gloves and liner
Upper Body
- Long sleeve t-shirts
- Thermal tops
- Wool jacket or pullover
- Sports bras for women and girls
- Water and windproof shell jacket
Lower Body
- Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
- Windproof and waterproof trousers
- Comfortable trekking pants
- Extra casual sport pants
Footwear
- A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
- Pair of sandals
- 4-5 pairs of woolen socks
- Sock liners
- Light shoes and sneakers
- First Aid Kits and Medicines
- Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
- Blister treatment cream or similar
- Insect / anti-itch ointment
- Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
- Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
- Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
- Water purifying pills
Miscellaneous
- 4 passport size photos with original passport
- Water bottle and filter
- Flight tickets
- Bathroom kit (toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)
Extra things
- Comfortable trekking poles
- Quality energy dry foods (up to you)
- Power bank and music players
- Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)
Accommodation on Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara will be 3-star hotel on BB basis. During the trek, we will stay at lodges/ teahouses. You may find comfort and better quality teahouses – having attached bathroom at lower elevation and the higher you trek up, the accommodation is more basic with bare necessities.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Meals
In the cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, only the bed and breakfast are included whereas all meals- breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided in the trek. A staple in the trek are potatoes, oats, buckwheat, Sherpa stew and Tibetan bread. The limited choice of food the higher you go. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates – an excellent source of energy supply at high altitudes.
ABC Travel/Transportation
The private car with driver for sightseeing, airport pick and drop off. We use public transportation and local buses in the trek.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking-Preparation
This is a challenging trek where you have to walk 6-7 hours a day. No past experience of hiking and trekking required. A good physical fitness is helpful. The people from all walks of life, shapes, and sizes can be join this Annapurna small group trek. Be careful with altitude sickness and it is good if you prepare yourself physically by increasing your stamina and oxygen intake.
Electricity and Communication
Electricity are available almost all the places in the route, generated by small hydro power and solar energy. Telephone and WIFI are available at tea house lodge, but it costs an extra price-NPR 300 to NPR 500 for WIFI. In some places, tea lodge may charge an extra cost for charging devices-Camera and mobile batteries.
Temperature
Annapurna Base Camp Trek temperature is around 22 degrees in summer to as low as – 5 degrees in winter during the day, and also the temperature at night ranging from -15 degree in the summer and to -20 degree in the winter.
There will be patches of hard snow at higher altitudes; the temperature during the day will be slightly warmer than in autumn, also there won’t be any snow on the trek. Spring is moisture, autumn is dry and crisp. The temperature will be in between 15 °C and 18 °C in the day and drop down in between 5 °C and -5 °C in the night. Likewise, it is in between 20 °C and 24 °C in the day and drop down in between 10 °C and 5 °C in the night.
Documents for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Entry Permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card fee are necessary for trekking Annapurna Base Camp Trek that costs in total US $50. The permit we will apply and issue on behalf of the clients. For the permit, we require your scan passport copy and passport photos.
Last-Minute Booking
The last minute booking is also possible for this trip, a day before trek departures by paying 100% trip cost is possible. We accept last minute booking only for certain Nepal trip and will not accept last minute booking for Tibet and Bhutan tour.
