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Things to know before Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trekking in Nepal has always been an adventurous activities for mountain lovers. Annapurna, being the tenth highest peak in the world, offers spectacular scenery of mountains, cultural experience and abundant trekking routes; among then Annapurna base camp trekking is the best offering.

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Things to know before Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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  1. Things to know before Annapurna Base Camp Trek

  2. Trekking in Nepal has always been an adventurous activities for mountain lovers. Annapurna, being the tenth highest peak in the world, offers spectacular scenery of mountains, cultural experience and abundant trekking routes; among then Annapurna base camp trekking is the best offering. • Annapurna Base Camp Trek is unquestionably the best trekking adventure for both adventure travelers and nature explorer providing you remarkable life-time experience. If you have trekked to other countries, then you will know what to expect. But trekking in Nepal is something different from normal other treks. • As ABC trek takes you to the remote and alpine area of Annapurna region, you must know some information about the trek before heading for the trek.

  3. Below are the top five information you should know before trekking in Annapurna Base Camp: • When to trek Annapurna Base Camp As other region trekking in Nepal, the best time to trek Annapurna is during the spring and autumn. Spring brings color with full of blooming rhododendron and other wild flowers along the trail. The forest turns into red, pink and white by rhododendron flowers. While autumn offers crystal skies with excellent views. It is also the time of big festival in Nepal. The weather is usually mild and there is very little rainfalls during spring and autumn.

  4. Acute Mountain Sickness: • Trekkers must know the rules of height before embarking for high altitude treks. No matter how good shape you are or how young you are, everyone is susceptible to this mountain sickness. Every trekkers must go on gradual pace with low gain in height every day. If you get a headache, you must need to get hydrated. Don’t forget to carry Diamox. • If you are trekking premier tour package even Budget Annapurna Base Camp Trek or short ABC trek Package is designed to ensure proper acclimatization. You need to worry about mountain risks when you are trekking alone.

  5. Things you need to bring: • For ABC trek, you must purchase TIMS Card & Annapurna Conservation Area Permits before heading for journey. TIMS and ACAP are checked on the entrance gate to Annapurna conservation area. • Likewise, you need to bring first aid kit, vitamins, warm sleeping bag, headlamp with extra bulb and batteries, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, down jacket and more. Also carry some personal medications and antibiotic for upper respiratory and stomach illness. Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, sunhat, UV protected sunglass, short and t-shirts. And of course – Digital Camera!!!

  6. Guides and Porter: • If you are novice trekker in Nepal, we suggest you to hire guide and porter. Trekking route to Annapurna is remote and concerns a serious uphill hike, so you must need porters to carry your heavy loads. Porters are very strong and used to with the terrain of rugged mountain landscapes. • Hiring guides is the must if you are new to Nepal. Though Annapurna trekking route is well trodden and popular in Nepal, at point the trail might be misleading. Another major problem is language. There might get lost or need somethings badly, at that time the guide will help you out.

  7. Physical Fitness: • Anyone with moderate fitness and positive attitude can trek to Annapurna. If you are passionate walker and can walk for 6 – 7 hours a day with light rucksack, this trek is for you. • If you are not in proper shape but wish to trek ABC, we suggest you to carry some cardio-vascular exercise several weeks before the trek.

  8. Things to do during Annapurna Base Camp Trek • There are abundant of things to do during Annapurna Base Camp Trek. But there are some things which you cannot afford to miss during the trek. • First things is poon hill sunrise trek. How can one afford to miss the tantalizing sunrise view from this grassy summit! • Likewise, take some time to enjoy the serenity at the lap of majestic MachhapuchhreHimal. Also make relax your tired muscles at the natural hot spring JhinuDanda. • For more information, visit “Things to do during Annapurna Base Camp Trek”. If you want Everest Base Camp Trekking info visit “Things to do during Everest Base Camp Trek”.

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