Best Time to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for the Annapurna base camp trek. The weather during spring season (March-May) is neither too hot nor too cold. You will experience moderate temperature, clear sky and breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The spring season welcomes beautiful and colorful flowers. While doing the Annapurna base camp trek, you will be walking through the beautiful rhododendron forests. Another great season to do the Annapurna base camp trek is during the months of autumn season (Sept-Nov). This season welcomes warm days, stable weather and offers the breathtaking views of the mountains throughout the trek. The months of winter season (Dec-Feb) are the coldest time of the year. The trekkers will experience heavy snowfall in this season. It is not much recommended as the snowfall and cold weather makes the trek challenging. The monsoon season (June-Aug) is also not a good time for the Annapurna base camp trek. The unstable weather, frequent rainfall and slippery trails make this season challenging for Annapurna base camp trek. Overall for the best experience Welcome Nepal Treks suggest you to do the 13 days Annapurna base camp trek during spring and autumn season.
Packing Lists for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Here are the lists of some of the most necessary equipments for the 13 days Annapurna base camp trek:
- T-shirt, rain jacket, sweaters, waterproof jacket, down jacket
- Trekking boots, warm socks and inner wears
- Gloves, scarf, quick drying towel
- Sun hat, sunscreen cream, face wipes, lip balm, sunglasses
- Headlight, water bottles, power banks
- Backpack, trekking pole, water purification tablets, sleeping bags
- Money, Cell phone, Camera,
- First aid kit
Beside these you can bring other useful equipments to maintain hygiene and cleanliness like: tissues nail clippers, soap, moisturizers, camera, sanitary pads, sanitizer and other personal and valuable accessories.
Accommodations and Hotels During Annapurna Base Camp Trek
When you will be staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotels provide amazing facilities. But when the trek starts you will be staying at the tea houses/ lodges with the basic facilities. The tea houses provide good foods, comfortable beds, hot showers and clean toilets. The trekkers will enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals.
Foods and Meals During Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The trekkers will enjoy the foods and meals on the lodges and teahouses. The teahouses have varieties of delicious foods. The most recommended and popular dish is local Nepalese food dal bhat achaar. Beside this you can also find other tasty foods like: noodles, eggs, pasta, momos, chips, etc. there are also varieties of hot drinks and cold drinks. You can choose anything according to your wish.
Drinking Water During Annapurna Base Camp Trek
During the Annapurna base camp trek, the safe drinking water is available in the lodges, teahouses and shops. We suggest you to carry your own water bottles while trekking. You can buy the boiled waters in the teahouses and fill the tap water. You should drink tap water only after purification. Boiled water is the best and safest option in the Annapurna base camp trek.
Availability of Hot Showers, Wifi and Electricity in Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The teahouses and lodges have the facilities like: wifi, electricity services during Annapurna base camp trek. The wifi and electricity services at the higher altitudes are not much reliable. For the usage of wifi, electricity and hot showers you need to pay extra cost.
Physical Condition and Preparations Required for 13 Days Annapurna Base Camp
The 13 days Annapurna base camp trek is a moderate level of trek. The trekkers have to be physically and mentally fit and determined to complete this trek. It is a 13 days long trek. Anyone who can walk 6- 7 hours a day can complete this Annapurna base camp trek. You don’t need any technical experience for the Annapurna base camp trek. The trek is physically demanding at higher altitudes so you can prepare by jogging, swimming, cycling, hiking and other exercises before few weeks of the trek.
Guides and Porters for the 13 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek
For your safety and comfort during the Annapurna base camp trek, we provide the best professional guides and strong porters. We provide English speaking guides who will lead the trek and provide you important information on the trek. The porters will help you and make your trekking journey comfortable by carrying your heavy bags. Our guides and porters will ensure your safety throughout the trek and make your trip memorable.
Permits Required for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The trekkers need to have two kinds of permits for Annapurna base camp trek and they are: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems) permit.
Travel Insurance Required for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The travel insurance is mandatory for the Annapurna base camp trek. There are chances of altitude sickness and many other unexpected incidents while doing the Annapurna base camp trek. So it is best to have good travel insurance that covers medical expenses and emergency helicopter rescues. To be safe and secured, Welcome Nepal Treks highly recommend you to have travel insurance.
Tipping in Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The tipping is not compulsory while doing Annapurna base camp trek. The tips are the way of saying thanks to the service provider for their brilliant woks and services. The guides and porters will do their best to make your journey comfortable, safe and enjoyable. If you liked their services then you can give small amount of tips. The tips will make them happy and encourage them to work even better.
Why to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The Annapurna base camp trek is a 13 day long trek where the trekkers get incredible opportunity to explore the perfect nature, wildlife, landscapes and cultures. This trek has everything to offer. The trek offers the views of numerous breathtaking mountains like: Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, fishtail, Annapurna ranges and many more. The hike to Poonhill is the main highlight of the trek as trekkers will be fascinated by mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayas. Moreover you will be amazed by witnessing the diversity of cultures, traditions and unique lifestyles of Nepalese people. The Annapurna base camp trek is a rewarding trek that offers the most adventurous and unforgettable trekking experience for a lifetime.
Why Welcome Nepal Treks for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Nepal treks offer the best Annapurna base camp trek package at the reasonable price. We will serve you with the best customer services and warm hospitality. We provide you an experienced trek guide and a porter who will make your trekking journey safe and comfortable. From the first day of airport pick up, lodging, transportation to the last day for the departure, we manage everything in a professional ways. We make sure that our customers are enjoying and having the best time with us. Book the Annapurna base camp trek with Welcome Nepal treks for the best trekking experience.
Arrival Day of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
If you book the 13 days Annapurna base camp trek package with welcome Nepal treks, we will warmly welcome you and make sure to make your trip memorable. On the day of your arrival, we will be waiting for at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our team will have your nameplate and welcome you with Khaada (Shawl) and transfer you to the hotel in private vehicle.
ATM or Money Exchanges in Annapurna Base Camp Trek
It is not recommended to rely on finding money exchange services during the Annapurna base camp trek. We recommend trekkers to exchange money in Kathmandu or Pokhara before the trek as there are many money exchange centers in Kathmandu and Pokhara. It’s essential to carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses throughout the trek.
Laundry During Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The laundry facilities are very limited on the trekking trail of the Annapurna base camp. Especially, at the higher areas you might not find laundry services. So, you have to do your own laundry. You can buy hot water and wash your own clothes.
Risks During Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Altitude sickness
- Unpredictable weather conditions
- Avalanches and landslides
- Injuries and illness
- Carelessness, etc.
- Solutions for the risks on Annapurna base camp Trekking
- Acclimatize properly
- Wear right layers of clothes according to the weather
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid alcoholic beverages
- Follow the guidelines and instructions
- Proper nutrition
- Stay positive
- Be careful
How Much Does it Cost to Do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Welcome Nepal Treks offer the Annapurna base camp trek package at a very reasonable price. We provide this package at 1100$ with the high-quality services. The cost includes all the transportation fees during the trek and everything mentioned in the package with all meals.
Group Joining Annapurna Base Camp Trek
If you are alone and want to share the trekking experiences with other people then you can choose for group joining Annapurna base camp trek. Welcome Nepal Treks offers group joining Annapurna base camp trek. You will have an option to join a small group. Welcome Nepal treks will have fix departure dates and we will organize the group on our own. The Annapurna base camp group join trekking package allows you to enjoy the walk with different trekkers from different countries. The group trek offers an opportunity of maintain a friendly relation and helpful atmosphere throughout the trekking journey.
Private Annapurna Base Camp Trek
If you prefer a more personalized experience, you can book for a private Annapurna Base Camp trek. This allows you to have more flexibility in terms of itinerary, pace, and the level of services. Welcome Nepal treks arranges private Annapurna base camp trek. We will customize your itinerary for the private Annapurna base camp trek based on your preferences and help you design the trek that suits your needs.
Benefits of Doing Annapurna base Camp Trek with Welcome Nepal Treks
- Free Pick up and drop from Airport-Hotel-Airport
- Arrangement of Trekking permits for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Arrangement of accommodation and three-time meals in teahouse lodges during the trek
- We arrange some necessary trekking equipment like sleeping bags, Down jackets, trekking pole, etc. if you haven’t brought your own.
- Professional, well trained and friendly trekking guide provided
- Our team organize the Annapurna base camp trekking with full safety and security.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Booking and Payment Policies
When you confirmed the booking of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Welcome Nepal Treks, we need 10% payment of the total cost in advance. You can also pay the total cost payment in advance. We accept booking deposits through Credit Cards (Master Card or Visa and many more). Bank/credit card service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit. You can also pay direct cash on hand. The price mentioned in the site is real. We don’t have any hidden charges. We also accept your last-minute booking. For more understanding you can go to our site and see the terms and conditions. If you do not understand any of our terms and conditions, feel free to ask us. Our team will help you to understand all the important information at the time of booking.
Related Trips in the Annapurna Region
Besides the 13 days Annapurna base camp Trek, here are some of the other adventurous treks to enjoy in the Annapurna region of Nepal:
- Annapurna Royal Trekking
- Annapurna Siklish Trekking
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
- Mardi Himal Trek Package
- Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Annapurna base camp short trek
Trip Extension After Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After completing the Annapurna base camp trek, if you have some more days to spend in Nepal then you can extend your trip and enjoy some other adventurous, tours, hikes and treks. We can arrange other tours if you want.
Here are few popular trip extensions:
- Chitwan tour
- Pokhara tour
- UNESCO world heritage sites tour
- Nagarkot hike
- Mount Everest flight tour
- Trishuli river rafting, etc.
Departure Day of Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After finishing your Annapurna base camp trek, Welcome Nepal Treks organizes a farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. And on the day of the departure back to your country, the team of Welcome Nepal Treks will pick you up from your hotel and drop you to the international airport and bid our last goodbyes.
Feedback after the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After finishing your long 13 days Annapurna Base Camp trekking trip, we would love to hear from you about how you enjoyed the trip and if there is anything we need to improve. We would love to receive any suggestions or feedback from the trek. You can write your feedback and reviews about our company services and your trekking experience with us at the trip advisor. You can also learn the feedback and reviews of our company services written by many trekkers from different parts of the world.
