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When it comes to trekking in the mountains in Nepal, there are certain things that every trekker should take into consideration. As most of the trekking adventures in the Himalayas take you to high altitudes, you have to be aware of the facts about the trip that you want to go on. You will find a comprehensive guide to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in this post. After reading this post, you will have an idea of what the adventure entails and how you should prepare for it.
Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp is a popular trekking adventure in Nepal. It is also popular as ABC Trek where you can enjoy peaceful natural surroundings and magnificent Himalayan peaks.
This post is all about the things that you should know about before trekking to the Annapurna base camp. Let’s talk about the important things to consider.
As the name itself suggests, the trekking takes you to the Annapurna region of the Nepal Himalayas. When you come to Nepal for this adventure, you will land in Kathmandu and go to Pokhara to start the trek. It starts at the Himalayan foothills and takes you to the high Himalayan wilderness.
The highest elevation you reach on this trek is 4130 meters above sea level while you are at the Annapurna Base Camp. When you reach to the base camp, you will find yourself in the Himalayan Amphitheater.
If you are wondering what kind of places you will be staying at during the adventure, there are plenty of teahouse accommodations along the trail. Although some people still love to go camping trek, most of the trekkers stay overnight at the mountain lodges called teahouses. The trek goes through beautiful local villages where you will be able to find accommodation.
These teahouses offer you a basic but comfortable overnight stay in the mountains.
Food is an important part to talk about in this guide to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. While you are on this adventure, you will have plenty of places to eat a variety of foods along the trail. The teahouses and restaurants along the route serve you good food.
You do not need to carry any food yourself except for some snacks during the trek. Breakfasts and dinners will be at the teahouses where you stay overnight and the lunches will be along the trail. Food is a convenient thing on this trekking adventure.
You will need a permit to trek to the Annapurna base camp. We will get the permit for you that can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara. There are entry points and exit points of the trek where you will need to show the permit and some checkpoints along the trail too.
As a multi-day high-altitude trekking adventure, you will need a guide and porter to accompany you on the trek. This will ensure your safety, comfort, and a hassle-free adventure when you have a guide and a porter accompanying you.
Nepal Himalayas Trekking has professionally trained and experienced guides and porters to make your trekking adventure a safe and fun-filled one.
We have already discussed that it is a multi-day high-altitude trekking adventure and it challenges you physically and mentally. You need to walk 5-7 hours every day which requires you to have good fitness. When you decide to go on this trekking adventure, you must start training on your endurance and strength.
There is a must-know thing on this guide to Annapurna Base Camp Trek which is the packing list. Here is the general packing list which will help you to prepare your backpack for the adventure.
Necessary Documents
A. Valid Passport
B. Passport-size photos (2 + copies)
C. Cash in hand (USD 25/40/100 for 15/30/90 days respectively)
Once you enter the country after getting a visa at the airport, you are now ready for the actual trekking adventure to the Everest base camp. You will need the following equipment to make your adventure trekking trip a beautiful memory.
A. Duffel bag or Rucksack for the trek
B. Daypack (25-30 liters)
C. Sleeping bag (-20 above)
D. Down Jacket (-20 above)
Upper Body
A. Sweat T-shirts and Shirts
B. Base layer or thermal inner-wear
C. Warm layer, woolen sweater, fleece, or jacket
D. Down jacket
E. Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
F. Casual clothing
Lower Body
Hand
Feet
Head
Toiletries
Optional
Miscellaneous
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