Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Meals and Accommodation

We will provide all meals on a full board basis during the trekking period. This accommodation for the ABC Trek is in lodge/teahouse accommodation. We will provide meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea and coffee, from the lodge/teahouse menu. The meals consist of a variety of both American cuisine and numerous traditional Nepali & Chinese dishes. During the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara, meals are on a breakfast basis with a welcome & farewell dinner included in the price. Snacks, bottled drinks, including mineral water and alcohol, are not included in the price.

We provide 3 nights' twin-sharing accommodation in 4-star hotels during the stay in Kathmandu, 3 nights' twin-sharing accommodation in 4-star hotels in Pokhara, and 8 nights' twin-sharing accommodation in a good, available teahouse/Lodge (Single occupancy available on request with single supplement).

Trekking Group

This Annapurna Base Camp trek is on a group joining trip in Kathmandu, with a minimum of two participants and a maximum of 20, based on group booking. For singles, we also organize the trip with a single supplement. Please ensure that a group is joining before booking the trip. We manage journeys in large groups on request, but for small groups, we can provide our best services.

Trek Leaders and Staff

With over a decade of experience in adventure tourism, our incredible guides and staff are the backbone of the company. They are selected based on their highly skilled professionals with technical proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgment, patient and supportive teaching styles, and great personalities. Most of our field staff are from the local area, covering the eastern to western Himalayan ranges, which support the local people directly. They possess good health and fitness, along with extensive experience and a solid understanding of team leadership in the Himalayan region.  

Physical Requirements

Annapurna Base Camp trek seems strenuous, but does not require any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does not require any technical expertise; only that you are in good physical & mental condition and can hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Before booking the trip with us, please consult with your Medical Doctor once. If you have any Doctor References, you can proceed with the trip booking process with us.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. This comprehensive travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency assistance.

Acclimatization

This Annapurna base camp trek itinerary is specially tailored considering a high degree of minimization of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Typically, altitude sickness starts from 3,600 meters/11,808 feet, and there is no problem below this standard. During your trip, this is the best solution: go slowly with body acclimatization. Consider that at higher altitudes, there is less oxygen in the air. Suppose, crossing high passes more than 4,000 meters, there is 40% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs several days to acclimate to the high altitude, but you are not going higher than 4,130 meters. 

Climate and Weather

Nepal is a country with diverse topography, ranging from 60 meters to the top of the planet, 8,848 meters at the top of Mt. Everest. We have a dry season from October to May and the wet season (monsoon) from June to September. For the Annapurna base camp trek, mid-September to mid-December is one of the best times. Also, March to May is a good time to trek in the Annapurna region. During the autumn, the vegetation is lush after the rains of the monsoon, and the air is clean and fresh. Spring can be a little dusty, but it's pleasant & warm. December to February is good for visibility, but cold in high altitude, as well as in Kathmandu. Starting from June and continuing through mid-September, the rain and cloudy weather are bad for visibility.

Passport and Visa Requirements

Before you travel to the Annapurna Base Camp trek, please check your passport and validity date. Passports must have at least 6 months' validity after the finish date of your trip. We require your copy of full passport details sent by fax, or a scanned copy is most preferable. In Nepal, you will need a visa, which you can obtain in advance from the Nepalese Embassy in your country, or you can get one on arrival at the airport in

Kathmandu (In peak season, you need to wait long in the airport while obtaining a visa). Here is a general list of Nepalese visa fees as below, and a web link as (https://www.immigration.gov.np/en)  

Permits and fees

 During this trip, you must obtain the Annapurna Conservation Area entry permits, including the TIMS permit and the World Heritage site entry permits. All the relevant permits and entry fees are in the given cost, except personal donations & contributions. In case of any such conditions, we will inform you if any additional permit fees are required before you make a booking with us.

Health and Medical Information

During the Annapurna base camp trek with us, our crews are well-experienced travellers and have been sharing their experiences for a long time to help you achieve your travel ambitions. We specialise in Himalayan travel, and we are all from the Himalayan region with plenty of local knowledge, as we have been guiding for a decade, which is a key factor in providing the standard service to our clients. We design our service to ensure client safety and satisfaction. We offer a wide range of quality services and personally take care during the trip. Each of our guides carries a medical kit bag for any incidents that may occur during the travel, and they are first aid trainer.

Our Experience

Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd is a government-registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We specialise in adventure travel in the Himalayas of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. The operator has gained more than a decade of experience in adventure tourism, working as a guide, adventure travel consultant and stabilizing their own company. With our extensive experience in adventure travel, we are more dedicated than ever to fulfilling our clients' needs and ensuring their complete satisfaction. We are also delighted to say that many of our past clients who organised their trip in the Himalaya wouldn't hesitate to inform you about our organisation and professional organising skills.

How to Book

While you have chosen your trip, contact our head office by mail or phone to check the availability dates (you may visit the updated departure date page), groups or any remaining questions you may have. We are happy to help and reply responsively as soon as possible. We'll hold your booking with us before your final decision. Please read our trip booking terms & conditions carefully before booking. A deposit of 20% per person is necessary in advance via bank transfer for the reservation. We will confirm the bookings once we receive your appropriate deposit payment.

We will collect the final balance for your booking upon your arrival in Kathmandu. We will invoice you before your arrival for the final balance, along with other final pre-departure details as appropriate. Your final invoice will show the price based on the previous quote at the time of invoicing.