Annapurna Base Camp is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek; easier and beautiful trek in Nepal. Annapurna Base camp lies in the heart of great block of mountains and at the head of the Modi River.
Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trek incorporates diverse culture, wild life and beautiful terrain. A miracle of ice-sculpted peaks gathered in an almost complete circle. We will have close up view of Annapurna Himalaya range and Dhaulagiri range. In spring, colorful and beautiful rhododendrons flower bloom.
This Trek starts from rice field terrace and gradual goes up to glaciers and reach Annapurna base camp at 4,130 meters, bottom of the Mt. Annapurna. We can see top to bottom views of Annapurna I, Annapurna glaciers, ice fall and many mountains.
Sub tropical forests are inhabited by monkey and deer, singing birds in spring. There are colorful woods of rhododendron, oak, maple, walnut and pine. There are bushes of bamboo and forest of alpine trees.
Annapurna region is taking care by Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in area of 7,600 square km / 2,934 square miles with the aim of repairing damage caused in the past and preventing further environmental and cultural decline.
Route Map
Annapurna Circuit trek is relatively harder and longer in duration than the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is because trekkers will be hiking across the high-altitude Thorong La Pass at 5,416m / 17,764 feet. Trekkers do not require technical training or rock climbing and mountaineering skills but you need to be physically fitness to hike 6 to 8 hours daily.
The best months to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. During these months, the weather is generally favorable with clear skies and mild temperatures, making for optimal trekking conditions and stunning mountain views.
Our trekking guides are trained and hold a trekking guide license issued by the Nepalese government. All of our guides are local with a deep understanding of the mountains, culture, health and your safety. All of our guides are skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful. They are proficient in English and will be able to communicate effectively with you throughout the trip.
You can get verity of meals including typical Nepali Dal Bhat (Rice, Curry and lentils), breads, noodles, soups, eggs, toast, potato varieties, pizza, pasta, burger items are common choices in the menu. Breakfast and dinner will be served from tea house or lodge where we stay overnight and lunch will be served on the way to next destination. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the trek; only breakfast is included in Pokhara.
Boiled water and safe drinking water options are available along the trekking route. We do not recommend you drink water from local sources such as taps, wells, and rivers.
You will be accommodated in 3 or 2 star level hotel in Pokhara. During the trek, you will have a private room in guesthouses and lodges. In some cases, during peak season, you need to share a room with others.
Yes, it is necessary to have insurance to join this Annapurna Circuit Trek. Your insurance should cover cost of Helicopter rescue and treatment.
Yes, while porters can carry the majority of your belongings, it’s recommended to carry a small day backpack yourself. This backpack can hold essentials such as drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses and any other items you may need easy access to during the day hike.
Yes, trekkers should note that the luggage limit for a porter is 20kg, and typically, there is one porter assigned for every two trekkers. It’s advisable to pack efficiently and within this weight limit to ensure ease of transportation during the trek.
Massif Annapurna winter trek
It was the most different and wonderful experience while trekking in Annapurna region with ace hiking and Megendra Giri.
Starting from ghandruk to ABC and back to Pokhara it is such a beautiful places,valleys, snow cap mountains, best food and stay on the way.
Great thing is the people in nepal and hospitality that they provide to their guests.
Trekking in such a cold month with snowfall and challenging weather won’t be possible without Megendra Giri.
So if you are planing any trek or further travel in nepal then please connect with Megendra Giri and ace hiking.
Great trekking!
I traveled solo for Poon Hill and Annapurna base camp trek with Fanindra Ray as a guide. It was one of the best experience so far!
Fanindra was very nice, helpful and attentive. It was a pleasure to discover Nepal with his knowledge and kindness, thanks again! 🙂
Wonderful hiking
We really spent 5 wonderful days around the Annapurna trekking with rai “fanny”, our nice and careful guide, we really recommend him for trekkings
