What do you get when you combine the beauty of both physical and cultural diversities, the result is Annapurna Base Camp trek.
Annapurna Base Camp, also known as ABC trek is the most popular trek in the Annapurna region. For people who love adventure, ABC should be on their bucket list. Don’t believe me? Try asking some of your trill and adventure-loving friends, one way or another you will get Annapurna base camp on their list.
Within the ABC trek, you will have the privilege of exploring two base camp: Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) and Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 meters) on the same trip.
Well, if you are asking about fitness then it all depends on you. How much do you want it? According to various sources, the difficulty level of this trek is moderate. Hence, you won’t need any advanced physical fitness level.
But if you are referring in terms of toughness of weather and nature of the terrain, then there are some things to be known. Some areas do have the risk of avalanche so make sure you have the latest information about the trail. It is very important to have a knowledgeable guide.
It is said that you can trek to Annapurna base camp every time of the year. But you must be aware of the weather, Monsoon is not a good time for the trek. So due to heavy rainfall, you won’t be able to view the peak because of the clouds. This also leads to leeches, mosquitoes, possible landslides, and slippery roads. Mid-September to November (autumn) and March to May (spring) are the best seasons to be at Annapurna base camp.
There are lots of areas with internet access but be aware that in Nepal the internet access is not fast and reliable. You may face connection loss.
About mobile charging, it comes with price maybe 1 to 3$. It’s better to have your own charger.
Yes, you can travel solo to Annapurna Base Camp. But it all depends on you. However, if you ask the ones that have done solo adventure you will know that it can be problematic sometimes. If you ask me, I would recommend to go with someone with trekking experience.
No, there is no ATM machine available around the ABC trail. So, it is recommended that you should cash the amount during your visit from Pokhara or Kathmandu. Remember, every transaction is done in Nepali rupees.
First of all, in Nepal, wearing a revealing dress will get you more criticism rather than attention. Not everyone has the same thinking, so it’s better to ask before taking pictures of the local. This is not just for Nepal but everywhere you visit. It’s good to take precaution. World is full of bad people, there are some locals who will tell you that it will take many hours to reach the destination. In this way, they will propose you to stay at their lodge or local stay so that they can charge you for the service they provide.
Well, there are definitely lots of things that we missed. Fell free to comment below the points we missed. Hope this post helps you.
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