Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trips in Nepal. It is a Grade B or a temperately laborious trekking route. Therefore, any physical fitness person can do this trek, still if you do not have any before an experience. It is a very much short and easy trek than other high pass treks in Nepal. You must be conscious of what to be expecting and mentally prepare for it. After that, as long as you challenge to you can. This trip incorporates varied landscape, local culture and wildlife. Along with the mainly stunning, close-up view of the Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare, Gangapurna, Annapurna I and Tent Peak etc.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary trek because you walk along the protected area’s track. The cheap Annapurna Base Camp trip can be careful as much of religious journey as a daring one. This is considered one of the most gorgeous sanctuaries in the world defending not only the flora and fauna variety of the land but also its nature environment and ethnic culture. All the way through trip, you can take pleasure in and encounter local cultural Gurungs, Magars and Thakali Cultures at small settlement and villages. Annapurna Base Camp located at elevation of 4310meters from the sea level. The Annapurna sanctuary is an oval-shaped plateau that is surrounded by a whole of the Annapurna ranges. Owing to its unique landscape trekking throughout its presents you with a successful Himalayan flora and fauna that consists of lush woodlands blended with drier terrains. As you wander along the ingenuous trails that are garlanded with Nepalese flowers of rhododendrons canopies, you can also come across Thakali peoples who have graceful villages at the foothills of Annapurna Himalayan region.
We explore the small christen chores, Hindus temple and Buddhist Monasteries, the trekking trail is a relaxing journey of exotic traditions that transports you to another time. Flowing the farmlands and terrace rice farms are also a usual sight though trekking and wide pine and bamboo forests make the exploration a calming escape away from the lively cities.
We will starts ours trek at Nayapul a town that’s a short drive from Pokhara. We trek passes through the rice terrace along the quickening Modi Khola and trek continues to Ulleri. We will spend overnight at lodge and next day of our trek we will reach to Ghorepani, we can travel around villages and interrelate with the people to get an insight into their life and culture it’s a bit harder hike but we will be pleased with an incredible View of the Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.
Next day early morning we will hike to Poon Hill, which is the best sunrise with white snow-capped mountains Views. After enjoy we trek down to Ghorepani and take a breakfast, trek continue to tadapani, Chhumrung, sinuwa, Bamboo, Deaurali, M.B.C and reach to final destination of Annapurna Base Camp where we chance to explore the fantastic sight of glaciers and mountains ranges. Then we return to back pokhara.
Why Choose HLG?
1st. First of all, we would like to welcome to you in Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd. has years of experience in this fielded. As a consequence, our local trekking Guide knows that what customers can expect, and they have never unsuccessful to exceed the client’s opportunity. You may check what our previous customers have to say about us on our trip advisor and Review page.
2nd. As we as organize professional local trekking guide and porters service for Nepal Trekking & Peak Climbing in Himalayas region of Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Mustang, Manaslu, Kanchanjunga, Dolpo and many more place etc.
3rd. Himalayan Local Guide Team put the safety and the security of the clients as their foremost priority. For them, customer pleasure is everything. So they work very much hard to an ensure clients are having the best time when in Nepal Himalayas regions.
4th. Ours Professional Local trekking Guides are educated and speak many different kinds of languages, also speak well-known English. The Guides are trusty trained Government License holders; the porters are to strong from the high altitude Mountains.
Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficult?
Annapurna Base Camp is Nepal’s preferred trekking destinations in the Himalayas. Most of the travelers/trekkers in good health and reasonable physical fitness will be able to complete this itinerary without concern, and no previous trekking experience is required. However, this trip does reach an elevations higher then 4,000meteres, and it’s very important to drink very much water and get plenty of have a rest in order to let your body adjust naturally to the increased altitude. As always, your local trekking guide will take care after your adjust and make sure that you take pleasure in a safe and rewarding trek to Annapurna Base Camp Nepal Himalayas.
As we are providing, if you are looking for a better challenge or if you would like to just Spend a few more days in the Nepal Himalayas, Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is conceited to present a host of alternative routes for you to think about. Travelers/Trekkers extra time to additional will find our Trip packages to Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Thorong La Pass Trek, Tilicho Lake Via Annapurna Thorong La Pass Trek.
Trip Highlights:
Outline Itinerary for ABC Trek:
Day 01: Kathmandu to pokhara 200km (830meters/2,723feet).
Our Local trekking guide will be picked up you at your hotel to bus station, a scenic drive through the Prithivi highway from Kathmandu to pokhara, it takes 7/8 hours approximately by tourist bus. Pokhara is one of the 2nd biggest cities of Nepal and it is so beautiful and clean city, you will have leisure time to visit pokhara overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Pokhara – nayapul - thikhedunga (1570meters/5,150feet)
After enjoying our breakfast, an exhilarating trek to Annapurna Base camp journey begins a beautiful short and sweet drive from pokhara to Nayapul which is main trekking starting and ending point of the trek. From there, we trek towards Tikhedunga by passing through the delightful farmlands, terrace fields and an amazing village of Birethanti, Ramghai, Hile and Tikhedunga. Today will be short and easy hike that provides a magnificent views of the Himalayas sceneries overnight at Lodge.
Day 03: Thikhedhunga – Ulleri – Ghorepani (2853meters/9,360feet)
Today our journey will be more exciting, first we will cross the suspension bridge, after then we will ascending to Ulleri village, Banthati and passing through the beautiful wide landscape, lush green forest where you can see some wild animals and so many different kinds of birds, before you reach to the Ghorepani. You will enjoy with nature overnight at Lodge.
Day 04: Ghorepani – Banthanti - Tadapani (2635m/8,645feet).
Early morning, we will hike up to Poon Hill (3210meters/10,531feet) it takes around 45 minutes or 1 hour from Ghorepani. The Poon Hill is one of the most famous in the Annapurna Himalayas region. From the poon Hill, if the blue sky then you will be able to see the spectacular panorama views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhare and Hiuchuli and many more white snow-capped. The Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri Himal is major mountains above eight thousand meters high above from the sea level. After we enjoyed with the view we back to hotel and we will have breakfast, then we trek continue to ascending to Deaurali trek down to Banthanti, crossing the small bridge and reach to Tadapani Village overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Tadapani - chhomrong village (2185meters/7,168feet).
Today our trek will going descending through the forest, ramble on through the pine and rhododendron forest and pray flags around the trails, we passing the delightful Gurungs Village and crossing the suspension bridge the trek continues walking to reach the Chhomrung village with the gigantic mountain view overnight at Lodge.
Day 06: Chhomrong – Dovan - Himalaya (2970/9153feetm).
First part our trail will descending from where you have stayed, after crossing the suspension bridge the trail will leads ascending to Sinuwa Danda with more vista views, on the way to Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya, you trek through the lush green forest where you can see the wild animals and beautiful water fall with magnificent Mountains view as well overnight at Lodge.
Day 07: Himalaya – MBC - ABC (4130m/13,549feet).
Today will be more an exciting; the trail will go continues along the river side, then ascending to reach the M.B.C (Machhapuchhare Base Camp). From here you can see very close-up all Himalayas ranges and Annapurna Glaciers. And our trek continuing to A.B.C (Annapurna Base Camp) is your final destinations and Goals, where we can take picture with ABC Boards and Memorials overnight at Lodge.
Day 08: ABC – Deurali – Dovan – Sinuwa (2345m/7,693feet).
Today we will wake up early morning to see the sunrise with stunning panoramic mountains views, we will see the very close-up Annapurna South, Hiuchuli Himal, Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare and other peaks and Glacier, after enjoyed with views we back to hotel and we will have some breakfast, then we trek continue descending to M.B.C, Deaurali, Himalaya, Dovan, Bamboo and reach to Sinuwa Danda Overnight at Lodge.
Day 09: Sinuwa Danda – Chhomrong – JhinuDanda (Hot spring) (1735m/5,692feet).
From the Sinuwa Danda, the trail will be descending and cross the suspension bridge and ascending the chhumrung village. This village is one of the typical villages in the Annapurna regions. Our trail leads again descending reach to Jhinu Danda. This village has Natural Hot Spring, after leaving our luggage at room we will go to take bath in the Natural Hot Spring; we can relax there and back to hotel overnight at Lodge.
Day 10: Jhindanda – Nayapul - pokhara (830m).
Today is our last journey, the trail descending to cross the suspension bridge and our trail goes to along the Modi khola River side, after the Siwai the trail goes to still descending gradually through the passing beautiful villages and reach to Nayapul then we drive back to Pokhara overnight at Hotel.
What is the highest point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The main highest point of Langtang Trek is 4130meters.
Is it possible to do private trek?
Yes, you can do it privately trek with our local trekking guide and Porters.
When is the best season to Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Best time to do Annapurna Base Camp trek from (September – October – November - December), February – March – April – May).
What types of permits are needed for Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
TIMS Card (Trekking information Management System), ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
How to avoid the altitude mountain sickness in Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Can I change my currency in Nepal?
Yes, you can change your currency in Nepal; we will help you to exchange your currency
What is the booking & payment system for Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The trekker’s need to be paid 13% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trek please kindly you may go through the system of “BOOKING” form, click on there and make your reservation.
Can I get the internet on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Yes, you can get the internet; most of the tea house has Wi-Fi.
Can I charge my camera battery and cell Phone on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Yes, you can charge your camera battery and phone; they have electricity and Solar Panel.
Is it difficult to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
It is moderate trek and normally, we have to walk 7 to 9 days.
Is it safe for a solo female traveler?
Yes, it is safe for a solo female travel, ours teams are responsible, and who are leading the solo travel through the Nepal Himalayas regions.
Is it possible to get ATM and Bank on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
No, it is not possible to get ATM and Bank on the Langtang Valley trek, so you must to takes Nepali currency from the Kathmandu.
Do I need to take a sleeping bag on the trek?
Yes, you need to take a sleeping bag during the trek; it is difficult to get blanket on the lodges because so many Guides and porters does not have blanket.
Could I get professional local trekking Guide and Porters team?
Yes, of course we will provide you professional local trekking guide and porter’s team, who are from the same place or Himalayas region, our guide have details knowledge of the Himalayas and government license holder trained, speak very well English. Our porters are fully helpful and friendly.
BEST TIME TO DO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK:
March – April – May (Spring Season):
This is the best time to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The weather is very good through the trek. Spectacular views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhare and many smaller white snow-capped mountains etc.
The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with blue skies, white-snow capped will be seen at their occasion. So many Travelers often succeed their climber in this time. On the way trip, the Nepalese National flowers will be blossom likes; red, white and pink colors with luscious green and dense forest.
June – July – August (Summer/Monsoon Season):
If you would like to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek in between June to August, it is summer/Monsoon Season. Summer Season Falls in the Month end of June to till August. This time is the hottest and rainfalls with a variety of vegetation blossom during this season, the Valley will be green and totally different view than spring and Autumn Season. While you are going to travel, Summer Season you have to be more careful with trekking trails, it might be Muddy and Slippery. It will be regularly rains and hottest during this season.
About the temperature during the days 15 to 25°C, will be gets colder nights and morning times, Temperature will be less than 8°C, and must of the morning time will be see blue sky with white snow-capped Mountains.
September – October – November (Autumn Season):
Another best time to do for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. This season is the peak of trekkers due to the good weather conditions. As monsoon season slowly ends, a best trekking climate sets itself. The temperature will be goes up to 15 degrees in the day time and, during the night time will be down to 3 to 5 degrees. This time is while travelers relaxing with naturally views and culturally. It is highly recommended as its best time to go for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
December – January – February (Winter Season):
The winter season trek to Annapurna Base Camp Trek are famous season as the March – April – May to September – October – November. The places along the Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be cold during the winter season but at that time will be an amazing trip. The temperature of Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be around as low as -10°C which tempts travelers to visit this region. It might snow falls and the Ground will be snow on the trails.
The Coldest time Starts from December to till early February, after overdue February, Climate will be slowly gets warmer temperatures to get cold dropping to -2°C to - 5°C at high altitude. While the sun come up, day time gets warms and blue sky with stunning all Himalayas views.
Accommodations during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek:
The accommodations during the trip, all accommodations are on the basic twin and sharing. Our local trekking guide team leader will be managing beautiful common room. If the possible he will try to manage the best room with attached bathrooms. About the attached bathrooms it’s very difficult to get in the Himalayas regions, most of the mountains area they have just common room and we must to share the toilet and bathroom with others clients. The single rooms are available in the lower altitude Himalayas regions. But it is not possible to get single room in the higher elevations; you must to share with others peoples.
Meals:
As we as during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, all kinds of meals will be provided in the Annapurna region, you can take pleasure in Nepalese traditional foods likes: Nepali Dal Bhat and many typical foods are available on the this region. Also they have special menus; you can choose the many different kinds of European, Italian, Chinese and Indians foods are available on the during the journey.
Breakfast:
You can choose by menu of your breakfast: options such as French toast with (jam, Honey and Butter), muesli, Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, cereal, hash browns, any style of eggs you would like, Gurung Bread, Tibetan Bread with (jam, honey and Pea abutter), pancake, puffy, and round and tsamapa porridge and chapatti with any kinds of Tea.
Lunch:
Lunch time; you will have the opportunity to specials delicious food likes: Thukpa, vegetable Noodle soup, Chicken Noodle soup, mushroom soup, fried veg. cheese potatoes, veg eggs fried noodles, eggs. Vegetables friend macaroni, Momo (dumplings), eggs. veg fried rice, Nepali Dal Bhat set (Dal Bhat power 24 hours) and many much more items.
Dinner:
You can choose by menu: a menu that’s similar to the options you had at lunch break time: Stews, Pizza, Thukpa, Fried Noodles, Noodle soup, macaroni, fried potatoes, friend rice, momo (dumplings), spring role, Dal Bhat set, spaghetti and many much more items etc.
Safe Drinking water:
The Annapurna region you will get normal water from the Tap or river. This water you must to use purification medicine or filtering hand pump, also you get boiled and bottle of water are available at lodges. While you hiking in the mountains regions, you should drink normally 4 to 5 liters of per day.
Travel insurance for Annapurna Base Camp Trek:
Travel insurance is compulsory to have to join an adventures journey in Nepal Himalayas. We do not sell travel insurance here; we would be pleased to recommend some of our preferred providers. While you purchase a travel insurance privacy policy, be sure it covers the following contingencies:
You need to get a higher tier of travel insurance in order to have these activities covered at a high an elevation. For the EBC trekking, we recommend securing insurance to cover your trip activities more than 6,000m/ 19,685feet. Luckily travel insurance policies are easy to get online and you can compare coverage between packages rapidly and easily. The trekking under the defense of travel insurance wills an assurance your quiet of mind and protects you in the not likely incident that you need to file maintain.
AMS – Acute Mountain Sickness:
Acute Mountains Sickness (AMS) or an altitude sickness is one of the risks even as traveling in the high an elevation. The region following getting AMS is while the body doesn’t change in the lower altitude, and the result can be boring. So, it is most important to take appropriate measures on the time. Ahead an altitude with constant pace and good acclimatization days, it will be helping reduce the chances of getting AMS.
Likewise, you also have to keep yourself hydrated during the trip. As a result, drink very much water and keep away from alcoholic drinks as it dehydrates the body. If you are planning to travel in the local adventure journey of Nepal than do remain about things in your mind.
Note: if you have got any symptoms of altitude sickness then keep contacting with your personal local trekking guide our guide are trained and he know the how to solve the (AMS) Acute mountains sickness.
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Safety, Security and Satisfaction:
Himalayan Local Guide guarantees our valuable client’s (Safety, Security and Satisfaction). The safety is most important concern for us. For the trip, we will be carrying all necessary trekking gears, equipments and first – aid – kits box. Our professional leaders and local trekking guides have experienced knowledge and have wide first aid training. When we are hiking on the way, if a trekker got (AMS) – Acute Mountain sickness due to the altitude, just normally: Headache, Vomiting, Dizziness, fatigue, difficult to breathe than you can share to our leader. Our local trekking guide leader will give you suggestions about the AMS – Acute mountain sickness how to medicament and he does very much help then, if he/she can’t does anything then trekker’s must to decide, will further continue as health is most important. Just in case of emergency, the rescue helicopter will always be stand to take you back to hospital from the high an elevation. No worries about it, we are always here for you services and our times are always in the mountains with mountains lovers and hikers.
Passport and Visa:
Travelers/trekker’s to Nepal will need to make a visa when you arrived at Tribhuvan international Airport or you can get a visa from your country of Nepal embassy. Most of the traveler’s will be able to get upon arrival visa at the Kathmandu Airport. Please kindly make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival, begins with the date that you enter the Nepal. You must also bring the extra Passport size photos of you.
On Arrival Visa Fee:
15 Days – 30 U$D
30 Days – 50 U$D
90 Days – 125 U$D
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek with professional local trekking guide and Porters team:
Himalayan local guide Pvt. Ltd provides knowledge expert government registered trained license holder Guide for your Annapurna region trek who are from same place and knows the regional trekking area very well. Our local trekking guide and porter or porters cum guide are too strong and knowledgeable about the whereabouts of the place, its history, culture, floras and faunas, etc.
We are always here for your service if you are interested in trekking to these mountain areas. We will be delighted to guide you to these heavenly areas where you can rejoice and spend your leisure time with beautiful mountain sceneries and hills. It will be a lifetime local adventure experience for you.
Last - Minute booking with us.
The last minute booking with us can be made by any intent trekker’s/traveler’s the day before your journey obtain started. As well as, whatever reason Himalayan Local Guide P. Ltd has a special providing for a last - minute booking. The payment should be made 100% percent within 24 hours is we accepted. We do try our best to manage a trek at any time, and if you are booking this for the last minute then, booking can be made directly through the online form or you can send us via email, messages on whatsApp, viber or by calling on Cell Phone.
Responsible Travel:
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We have a very strong and expert loyalty to environmental suitability for protecting our delicate ecosystems. Without a doubt, tourism sector has brought lots of optimistic impacts in terms of wealth generation, service opportunities, infrastructure, education and healthcare etc. However, with a swell of trekker’s harmful impact has also become noticeable on the society and the environment. Please kindly ensure you think about the environment and not carefully confusion moreover, Himalayan Local Guide (P). Ltd. workings together with (KEEP) Kathmandu Environmental Education Project and organizes eco- friendly trips about for the most part environmentally responsive and culturally pleasing that get together the expectation of both traveler’s/trekker’s and Communities.
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