Annapurna Base Camp Trek, famously known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, is one of the most beautiful Trekking regions in Nepal going through the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary. Basically it is a trek leading us to the base camp of Annapurna South. It takes you through the diverse landscape, breathtaking beauty, and culturally rich villages of Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP). The Annapurna Conservation Area project is the first conservation project. Also, with an area of 7,629 sq. km. it is the largest Protected Area in Nepal. With more than 1226 species of flowering plants, 105 species of mammals, and 518 species of birds, it is one of the most diverse conservation areas as well.
The 11-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek provides an ample opportunity to reach the Base camp of the 10th highest mountain. You attest to several majestic mountains like Fishtail, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Pungda Danda, etc. This short trek in Nepal is perfect for experienced and non-experienced trekkers and hikers desiring to trek in the Himalayas.
This is the best Short Trek in Nepal to witness the amazing beauty of Nepal at a glance. This trek starts from the photogenic city of Pokhara. From Pokhara, drive north to Kande and start your trekking. Going through the typical Gurung villages, get abundant opportunities to interact with the locals and absorb their village lifestyle.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek course through the Machhapuchre Base Camp, one of the prominent mountains in Annapurna Sanctuary. You can stay in Machhapuchre Base Camp and hike to Annapurna South Base Camp, or trek directly to Annapurna South Base Camp from Machhapuchre Base Camp foe an overnight stay. Continue to our final destination, the Annapurna Base Camp itself, lying dramatically in between the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary.
The Best Month for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Like most of the Tea house treks in Nepal, the best times to trek to Annapurna Base Camp are Spring and Autumn. The colourful months of Spring (March, April, and May) come with the aspiring beauty of the landscape as well as the vegetation of Annapurna Sanctuary. These months are considered best for most trekking in the Annapurna region. The weather is perfect for trekking, neither too hot nor too cold. The days are warm and clear, giving you the opportunity for uninterrupted mountain vistas. The temperature ranges from 16 degrees to 22 degrees during the day and 2 degrees to 3 degrees at night time.
Autumn (September, October, and November) is the best time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek or any Trekking in the Himalayas. The temperature ranges from 15 degrees to 16 degrees at daytime and 5 degrees to – 5 degrees at night. The dry weather and best visibility make your trip not only successful but worth remembering. The best month for trekking also comes with thousands of trekkers in the trial. So pre-planning is recommended.
How Difficult Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is suitable for every traveler with average health conditions. You need to be moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required for this trek. Lightweight training like swimming, jogging, cycling, etc comes very handy. It is recommended to hike at least 2 hours a day can really build stamina and increase the lung capacity which you are going to need while hiking at a higher altitude. Also, we suggest you consult with your physician before traveling if you have any medical conditions like asthma or any other kind of health issue. Trekking with Asthma is not such hard if you take proper medication and take enough acclimatization.
Note: In Annapurna Base Camp Trek (Annapurna Sanctuary Trek) Trekkers skip the trials and take transport to Jhinu or Ghandruk, which is the end of the road, and start trekking, maybe to make the trek shorter, or maybe to save some money). However, we do not recommend this at some points. We need to gradually trek and acclimatise our bodies, thus our program may seem longer and a bit expensive, but you will no doubt find the fully satisfying and really enjoyable trek.
Overview
Annapurna Base Camp Trek also known as ABC Trek or Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is indeed a world-class trekking route offering the pleasant blend of typical Nepalese lifestyle and the enchanting beauty of Annapurna sanctuary. This famous trekking program cannot be compared to any other trek in the world due to the magical beauty of the Annapurna mountain range, pristine forests, glaciers, and natural hot springs.
Mt. Annapurna is the 10th highest mountain in the world and trekking deep into the base camp of this mighty mountain at an altitude of 4130 meters /13549 feet is just life-changing.