One-week Adventure - Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek worth doing?

1. One-week Adventure - Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek worth doing? Lovers of trekking have always considered the Annapurna Base Camp trek to be a great adventurous trip. This place is one of the most beautiful and scenic destinations in Nepal and located at a distance of 40 kilometers north from Pokhara. The base camp is set at a height of over 4130 meters above sea level. Experienced trekkers have opined that that the Annapurna Base Camp trek can be completed within a span of 7 days comfortably. During the trekking, trekkers can see the Annapurna Massif Himalayas land and get in close contacts with Himalayan flora, fauna and landscape features. The beauty of the Annapurna Base Camp trek is that it is still pristine and has eco-friendly environment with fresh air of the Annapurna Himal and the Machhapuchhare Himal. There are also 8 majestic peaked mountains, which can be witnessed during the Annapurna Base Camp trek. These include: Annapurna I. 8,091m Tent Peak 5663m Himchuli 6,441m Gangapurna 7,455m Annapurna South 7,647m Gandharba Chuli 6,248m Singa Chuli 6,501m Machhapuchhare 6,993m Trip route and itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp trekking The trip for the Annapurna Base Camp trekking begins at Pokhara. From there you have to take bus or taxi and reach Naya pool. The next step of trekking begins at Jhinu Tanda. It is approximately about 5 hours hiking. The next phase of hiking covers Jhinu – Chhomrong – Sinuwa to bamboo and Rhododendron jungle to a hotel. The next level of trekking is a little difficult and strenuous. However, trekkers can slow down and take their time for this part of the trek. At Jhinu Tanda, there is an excellent hot spring spot. Having in the bath in the hot spring water has excellent healing and therapeutic effects. After one reaches the Annapurna Base Camp, one can finish the trek from the camp to Kumi. There will be transportation which will take you back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu respectively. Best time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek Even if you are thinking of planning a one-week adventure trip to Annapurna Base Camp trek, you must make sure that you choose the right time for the trek. The best time for this trek is

2. from February to May and from late September to November. This means that you must avoid the monsoon season for the trek trip and rainfall can deter the vision and the paths and trails also become slippery and risky. During the acute winter months of December and January, there is snowfall and trekking might be quite difficult. Thus, it is recommended to refrain Annapurna Camp Trek during these months. Trekking permits for Annapurna Base Camp Trek Basically, you will need two permits for Annapurna Base Camp trek. They are as follows: Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) For SAARC nationals, the costs of the permits are low when compared to non-SAARC nationals. Important trekking gears which must be carried for Annapurna Base Camp trek Without the right kinds of gears and equipments, it will not be possible to enjoy the Annapurna Base Camp trek completely. Mentioned below are some of the most important things that you must carry or rent for the trek: Trekking boots, which are lightweight, well-fitting and comfortable Four pairs of liner socks Pair of crocs Ultra-light jacket and pants Undergarments (in abundance) Set of thermals Trousers and t-shirts, which are comfortable to wear A trekking pole Light sleeping bag Head torchlight or normal torchlight Sunglasses Hat Waterproof map of Annapurna Base Camp First aid kit containing ORS and Diamox among many other things and medicines If duly and properly planned and arranged, a one-week Annapurna Base Camp Short trek is definitely worth trying.