Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp trek in Nepal is 14 days trip in the western region.  Overall, you will spend 2 nights in Kathmandu, 2 nights in Pokhara, and 10 nights 11 days in the Annapurna region. Our company member will welcome you in the airport and drop you at Hotel. The next day you will drive to Pokhara and enjoy the majestic hospitality of Pokhara hotels. The Trek Beginning from Pokhara, we will drive to Nayapul and start the Trek. After 10 days walk we will return to  Pokhara and next day to Kathmandu. You can also have a Kathmandu day tour depending on your choice. If you show interest in having a Kathmandu day tour then your trip will be one day longer and you will spend one night more in Kathmandu. On the last day, you can do shopping in Thamel - the best place in Kathmandu as well.

Visa

Nepal is one of the easiest country for getting a tourist Visa. Only limited countries have a Nepal embassy so we have an arrival visa system.  If travelers want to visit Nepal then they can easily get a Visa on Tribhuwan International Airport. You can get a visa of 15days, 30 days, and 90 Days in 30, 50, and 125 USD respectively.

Accommodation

ABC Trek is a popular trek as a tea house trek where we will provide a simple share basis room with a neat and clean Bed. Even though you will get a room with an attached bathroom but it’s very hard to find attached room in peak season.  Building a luxury hotel is beyond permission in the Annapurna conservation area that's why it is hard to get an attached room in ABC trek route. In the conservation area, tea houses with limited numbers of rooms are allowed. So that in peak season we have to share a room with other Hiker. In case if you book at the last minute or you are in solo trip you may have to sleep in the dining hall. Tea houses will only serve meals in such cases.

Meal

We will provide Breakfast, lunch and dinner in our Annapurna base camp trek package.

Breakfast: - We will give breakfast every morning around 7am- 8 am and will start walk only after breakfast. In breakfast you will have options of tea or coffee or Hot chocolates, bread or toast with jam, butter, cheese and honey, hot potato, corn flex, chapatti,  Local tsampa porridge, Hashed brown eggs in omelets form or Pancakes, Fruits and Vegetables etc. You can order items according to your choice.

Lunch: - We will have lunch in mid-day around 12am – 1 pm every day. Generally we will have Dal, Bhat and tarkari in our lunch. You can also have Tibetan Bread various soups, sandwiches, momo, macaroni dishes, noodles, thukpa, curry of potato, salad pizza, papad, prawn, rice pudding, Apple pie according to your order.

If the group is small then you can choose food items yourself but if he group is large then the company will give choice of 2-3 items and you can select according to your choice.

Dinner: - Generally dinner time will be quite earlier around 6:30 because we should have proper sleep to remain healthy and cure tiredness. You will get a menu including Nepali food Dal, Bhat Tarkari, soup, spaghetti noodles, Thukpa, curry of potato or other vegetables, salad pizza having tomato and mushroom, papad and prawn, rice pudding, apple pie, and hard drinks. You can choose the dish you like most. As we don’t suggest you to take hard drinks and it is better to take Dal Bhat and Tarkari in dinner so that you can have good sleep and digestion which is key to a healthy body.

Difficulty Level:

Annapurna base camp trek is a moderate trek. The highest elevation in the ABC trek is 4130m only. ABC Trek is the best destination for beginners.

Comparison between  ABC trek, EBC trek, and Manaslu circuit trek difficulties is shown in the table below:

ABC: Annapurna Base Camp  EBC: Everest Base Camp  & MC: Manaslu Circuit 

The table above shows that the ABC trek is the easiest trek compared to the Everest base camp trek and the Manaslu circuit trek. 

Peak up and Drop

You will have the full facility of Peak up and drop until you are with us. One of our company members will be there at the airport to welcome you, then he will take pick up you at the hotel. Your guide will come for checking out for the trip, you will be with your guide until you come back to the hotel after completing the trip. On the day of Departure, one of the Company-member will take you to the Airport and remain with you until the time of the flight

Safety

ABC trekking will be 100% safe with us. We will take full responsibility for your safety. You should take care of your goods yourself. Misplacing and leaving material is beyond our control. We will provide you a safe place for night stay, hygienic food, and best hospitality. You will be free for asking your quires and we are always there to take you in your comfort zone.

 Drinks

It is strictly prohibited to have hard drinks in the Annapurna base camp trek. After you come to complete your trek and return back to Pokhara or Kathmandu, Then you can have a drink of your choice in a limited amount. You should pay yourself for your drink. We do not suggest you to drink because it may bring health issues and may be problematic in some situations.

Transportation

We have options for three means of Transportation for trekking to ABC. Airplane, bus or private taxi, and a helicopter. For reaching Pokhara we can use either a tourist bus or morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (six hours). Traveling Pokhara via tourist bus is included in the package but if you want to have a flight then your plane tickets will be of your own. While returning back also the bus expenses will be of Package but a plane ticket will be your own. We will use a private taxi for reaching Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hours).

If you become unable to return back from Annapurna base camo or middle of the way due to bad physical condition then we will arrange a Helicopter for returning back to Kathmandu.

Packing list:

ABC trekking is the most demanding trek in Nepal. Before starting the trek you should know about abc trek packing list. We have listed out the most essential clothing you should not miss during the trek. Besides clothing, you can carry dry fruits and chocolates to eat during the trek.

packing list is as follows:

• Warm jacket – down jacket,
• Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
• Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
• Thermal underwear.
• Hat, a pair of gloves and a scarf.
• Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose fitting)
• Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
• 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
• 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
• Proper hiking boots.
• Running shoes and flip-flops.
• 2-3 T-shirts.
• Water bottle.
• cap

Note: You should carry your regular medicine, power bank, towel, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain cover, and gloves.

Best time

Before starting any trek you should know about the suitable time of a particular destination. The best time for the ABC trek is March, April, May, and early June during Spring. Similarly, the months of  September, October, November, and early December during Autumn are best to trek Annapurna base camp. Both Spring and Autumn have the best weather, clear sky, moderate temperature, and amazing mountain view.

Even though you can do Annapurna base camp trek throughout the year but you should face more difficulties in July & August (monsoon), and  January & February (winter season).

Altitude Sickness

There is a very low chance of altitude sickness on the trekking route. This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below-

• Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter from the trekking route. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek. 

Trekking option

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking with the only Guide.
• Trekking with Guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.