Treks takes you to a large number of principal mountain peaks of Great Annapurna Himalayas, which are Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, Fang, Annapurna 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare.
Amazing walk via diversified landscape and culture complete with terraced fields, rich mountain vistas, quaint villages of Gurung areas and a variety of fauna and flora
Popular walk to the base camp of Mount Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain worldwide in Nepal
Incredible mountains views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, etc
Walk through the beautiful rhododendron forests, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes
Explore wide range of flora and fauna
Best sunrise view from the Poon hill viewpoint
Observe Nepal rural life and explore different cultures and traditions.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is obviously a famous trek available for worldwide trekkers visiting Nepal. The trek takes you to a large number of principal mountain peaks belonging to the western area of the Great Annapurna Himalayas. These include Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, Fang, Annapurna 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare, all of which remain arranged in a precise way within a circle of about 10 miles diameter with a deep mountain glacier covered amphitheater at its center.
Further, by starting from the glacier basin, also recognized as Annapurna Sanctuary, Modi Khola starts its way in the southern direction within a narrow gorge at about 12,000 feet deep. Later on, in the south, you will find the gorge as opening widely and form a fertile valley i.e. domain of various Gurungs. Other than this, upper and middle portions of Modi Khola provide you with the best possible and short trekking routes of Nepal.
Location of the valley justifies an easy trek into the Kali Gandaki region belonging to the west. Although, you will find great heights of various ice walls and surrounding mountain peaks, floor of the valley remains in between 12,000feet and 14,000feet to provide comfortable yet enjoyable camping spots in pleasant weather.
Annapurna base camp trekking involves an amazing walk via diversified landscape and culture complete with terraced fields, rich mountain vistas, quaint villages of Gurung areas and a variety of fauna and flora. Mount Annapurna in Nepal is the 10th highest mountain worldwide and journey to the base camp of it is obviously a popular walk for everyone.
The Annapurna base camp is at an elevation of 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) above the sea level.
The spring season is one of the most favorable seasons to do the Annapurna base camp trek in Nepal. The spring season in Nepal falls during the months of (March-may). The trekkers will be able to catch a very clear view of the breathtaking Himalayas of the Annapurna region in spring season. In this season the temperature is moderate, the visibility is clear and the trekking condition is perfect. The average temperature during the day time in spring is 10°C. The blooming of colorful rhododendron flowers in sporing season makes the Annapurna trekking trail even more beautiful. Overall, you will enjoy the Annapurna base camp trekking experience in the spring season.
The monsoon is not a preferable season to do the Annapurna base camp trek. The monsoon season in Nepal falls during the months of June-Aug. This season experiences heavy and frequent rainfalls. The temperature is high in this season but the rain makes the trekking difficult as the paths will be muddy and slippery. The day temperature during this season ranges from 10°C-20°C, while the night gets little colder. Due to the unstable weather and frequent rainfall in monsoon, there are risks of flight delay, cancelation, avalanches, etc. So, it is not much recommended to do the Annapurna base camp trek during monsoon season.
The Autumn is the best season to do the Annapurna base camp trek in Nepal. The autumn season in Nepal falls during the months of Sept-Nov. The autumn season is considered perfect season with the clear and bright skies, sunny days, moderate temperature and clear views. The days are warm and the nights are chilly. the day time temperature ranges from 15°C-20°C. it is the perfect season to enjoy the Annapurna base camp trek.
The winter season is not much suitable for the Annapurna base camp trek in Nepal. The winter in Nepal falls during the months of Dec-Feb. It is the coldest time of the year. The temperature gets as lows as -10°C to -15°C. This season experiences extremely cold weather with heavy snowfalls. The trekking paths might be difficult because of the snow. However, if you want to do the trek in winter you would enjoy the peaceful environment and breathtaking snowcapped mountains.
Trekkers need to submit their passport copy at the booking stage.
We suggest trekkers to pack the bags lightly as the porters can carry about 15-20 kg only.
We suggest the trekkers not to book their international flight early as sometimes their might me flight delay or cancelation due to unpredictable weather conditions.
The clothing for the trek should be packed according to the particular season.
It is better for the trekkers to carry extra cash on the Annapurna trekking trail.
For the additional services like: WIFI, hot showers, laundry, beverages, etc. you need to pay on your own.
You should bring the travel insurance that includes the medical expenses and emergency helicopter evacuation.
If you want to upgrade your Annapurna base camp trek by returning back to Pokhara in helicopter, you will be charged with the extra costs about $500.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.