Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route FAQ

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route FAQ is the simple frequently asked question from the trekker and the answer provided by the expert before they plan to organize for the Annapurna Base Camp trek. So let's start with a short overview of this Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Region

How long is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

We take either a drive or flight for Pokhara if you are starting your Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu. The distance we cover from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 200.9 km. If you drive, it takes around 6 hours and if you choose to fly, it is only 25 minutes. Actually, we begin our Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara. The distance we walk to get to Annapurna Base Camp is 37.1 km from Pokhara. If you count on days, we spend 7 days to get to Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara.

How hard is the Annapurna base camp trek?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal. It takes us to the maximum altitude of 4600m. For Annapurna Base Camp Trek, trekkers do not require special skills in hiking or trekking. It means, that even beginners with a good level of stamina and confidence can undertake this trek.

Annapurna base camp trek via Ghorepani Poon Hill?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani Poon Hill will always be more spectacular than going directly to Annapurna Base Camp. If you follow the trail via Ghorepani Poon hill, you will be benefited in two ways: one is you will witness a more panoramic view of the entire Annapurna mountain range including giant Dhaulagiri than we capture from Annapurna Base Camp and the other is you will acclimatize yourself going up to Poonhill before trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek direct drive from Ghadruk?

Recently, trekkers also go with the Annapurna Base Camp Trek direct from Ghandruk since the road directly connects Ghandruk to Pokhara. Undertaking Annapurna Base Camp Trek direct drive from Ghandruk lets you save time. It means you don’t need to spend all 7 days on this trek. You can save two days for trekking to Ghandruk from Nayapool and again trekking back to Nayapool.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek October and November weather?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October and November will always be magnificent. The weather will be perfect and the mountain views will be astounding. So, if you are planning your Annapurna Base Camp Trek, do it either in October or November.

Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek safe?

Definitely, Annapurna Base Camp Trek is safe to do. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is graded as a moderate trek in Nepal. Trekkers will not go above 5000m. They also do not need to cross any high passes like for Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek. No technical high passes and no rocky trail during the trek make Annapurna Base Camp Trek safe. We would recommend you take all the trekking gear needed for the trek so, that you wouldn't have to face difficulties during the trek. Access to Wi-Fi or internet, phone calls, and local health posts also help the trekkers in many ways in risk. There are very few cases in the trekkers get altitude sickness during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. If anyone gets altitude sickness, you will immediately be rescued. Thus, from every angle, Annapurna Base Camp Trek is safe to do.

Insurance requirement for Annapurna base camp trek?

Travel insurance is a must thing to prepare for your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Your travel insurance should cover the entire rescue and medical expenses if anything nasty occurs during the trip. Actually, there are not many cases of altitude sickness while undertaking the Annapurna Base Camp trek, but, nature is always wild and an adventure is unpredictable. So, we need to prepare well prior to the trip.

Annapurna base camp trek Vs Annapurna Circuit Trek?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal whereas Annapurna Circuit Trek is strenuous. Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes us the maximum elevation of 4600m but Annapurna Circuit Trek takes us above 5000m crossing Thorang La Pass ( 5416m). Prior trekking or hiking experience is expected for Annapurna Circuit Trek but it is not mandatory for Annapurna Base Camp. Relatively, the Annapurna Circuit Trek is far better than the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Annapurna base camp Trek or Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek are completely different trekking trails in two different trekking regions of Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is located in the Annapurna region whereas Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek is in the Langtang region. But both trekking packages are taken as moderate treks. Annapurna Base Camp Trek lets you experience the spectacular Annapurna mountain range including beautiful Fishtail and giant Dhaulagiri but Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek offers us incredible views of Langtang and Lirung. Comparatively, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is more popular among the trekkers than Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek.

Annapurna base camp trek the shortest Route?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek's Shortest Route is via Ghandruk or Pothana. Whichever way you choose, you will spend the same duration. Optionally, you can trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Komrong Danda. For this, you will drive Syauli Bazar from Pokhara and trek to Komrong Danda and finally to ABC via Sinwa. It takes only 4 days to get to Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Starting Point?

There are a few Annapurna Base Camp Trek starting points. Trekkers can go with any starting point they like. Kande, Phedi, and Nayapool are the major starting points for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Among them, Nayapool is the most popular among trekkers. Now, the road directly connects Ghandruk to Pokhara, so, the trekkers can begin their Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Ghandruk.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Transportation, Flight, Helicopter?

The majority of the people use road transportation for their Annapurna Base Camp Trek. They go with either a tourist bus or a private car or jeep to get to Pokhara. Also, people choose domestic flights till they get to Pokhara. From Pokhara, again you require to drive to Phedi, Kande, Nayapool, or Ghandruk directly. If you do not want to walk to Annapurna Base Camp, you can take a helicopter. You will land at Annapurna Base Camp, capture the views, and fly back to Pokhara.

Annapurna base camp Trek Foods, Accommodation, Extra Money?

We use ordinary local lodge accommodation during your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The food items are prepared by the local lodges. You will see a menu in every lodge you stay for the meal, choose the item mentioned in the menu, and have it. Foods are supposed to be eaten where you stay overnight.

You may like to purchase souvenirs or donate money for charity during your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. For this, USD 10-20 will be enough as extra money for a day. If you are a prodigal, you can separate more than this.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permit

TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit are the two required permits for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. People can obtain these permits independently or they can ask the local travel companies to make it for them.

Annapurna Base Camp With and Without Guide

Annapurna Base Camp with the guide is recommended. The guide will make your trip safer, more relaxed, and more memorable. Annapurna Base Camp Trek without a guide also can be done but you will always feel something is lacking during the trek. So, people take a trained and professional guide for their Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Helicopter

Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Helicopter offers you two distinct experiences at the same time. The first one is that you can experience trekking to Annapurna Base Camp and the other is you can experience a spectacular helicopter flight from Annapurna Base Camp. It means, you climb up to Annapurna Base Camp by walk and you will take a helicopter flight from Annapurna Base Camp to Pokhara.