Annapurna Base Camp Trek in the Annapurna area is the most popular and famous of Nepal's treks. Annapurna Base Camp trek can be done in about 11days (depend on your walking pace). The way up to the base camp is also the way back down. The trek is not easy, and the adjustment to high altitudes may be difficult, and altitude sickness is very common in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. On the other hand, anyone with a reasonable level of physical fitness can walk the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a moderate nature trek that starts at Phedi, a short drive of about 45 minutes from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Base Camp, 4130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of NepalÂ’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you cared to stop for a conversation in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towering snowy peaks in the background.
The return walk is even more interesting as the trek winds around different ridges towards Ghorepani, where you witness breathtaking views of an early morning sunrise where a red halo seeps through glistening gaps over the snow capped peaks of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Mountains can be seen in Annapurna Base Camp trek. The sceneries seen throughout Annapurna Base Camp trek grace the landscape of the Himalayas where imagination defines the beauty of nature as an experience that can never be forgotten.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek will be even more interesting in spring as the whole forest along the trail turns red, pink and white with rhododendron flowers. This wonder trip can be done anytime of the year except during the monsoons (July thru August)
The Annapurna Base Camp trek leads to a natural amphitheater that is used as the base camp from which climbers start on their way to conquer the Annapurna Mountaintop. The mountain reaches 8091 meters above sea level, and the base camp's altitude is 4130 meters above sea level.
Preparations before the Annapurna Base Camp trek:Trekking permit: There is no need to issue a trekking permit to go on treks in the Annapurna area as it was in the past but trekking information management system and Annapurna Conservation Area Project Fees must be issued.
Food and water in Annapurna Base Camp trek:There is no need to take food and water to the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Everything can be bought in the restaurants and guest houses along the way.
Equipment for Annapurna Base Camp Trek:There are many guest houses along the trek (don't expect too much...). Bring a good and warm sleeping bag with you that will protect you from the cold (there is no heating).
Map of the trek, big backpack and a rain cover for it, small backpack, sleeping bag, water purification tablets, toilet paper, toiletries, sandals for the shower, towel, flashlight, spare batteries, reading book, first-aid kit, sunglasses, laundry rope, washing powder, sun-screen, fleece coat, rain coat, water proof nylon bag, travel clothes, warm clothes, laundry bag, camera.
Guide and Porters for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek:It is highly recommended to hire a guide and necessary porters (carrier and guide) that will carry your heavy big bag with the equipment, and leave you with the small bag. It is recommended to hire a guide and porter through an agency to reduce the chance that the porter will disappear with your bag. You can use one porter for two persons, but avoid overloading him. Try to meet with your porter before leaving for the trek to get to know him.
The route for Annapurna Base Camp Trek:Every walking day starts around 07:00 (your guide will wake you up), stops for lunch around noon and ends at around 14:00 with the arrival to the guest house. An average walking day is about 7 hours per day
Going up: 7 days, coming down - 4 days. All together - 11 days.
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