How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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Travel Dates: 24 October / 23 December 2025

Hotel Categories:
Munnar: 3★ / 4★ / 5★ options available
Thekkady: 3★ / 4★ / 5★ options available
Alleppey: 3★ / 4★ hotel or Deluxe Houseboat options
Kovalam: 3★ / 4★ / 5★ beach resort options available

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Day 01 :

Arrive Cochin – Drive to Munnar (approx. 5 hrs)Meet and greet at Cochin Airport or Railway Station. Proceed to Munnar, en route visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. Check-in and overnight stay at Munnar hotel/resort.

Day 02 :

Munnar Local SightseeingAfter breakfast, enjoy full-day sightseeing including Echo Point, Kundala Lake & Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Tea Gardens, Tea Museum & Factory, Elephant Ride (own cost), Blossom Garden, Pothamedu View Point, Hydel Park, and Eravikulam National Park (entry own cost). Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 03 :

Munnar – Thekkady (approx. 4 hrs)Post breakfast, drive to Thekkady via Malayil Kallan Guha & Powerhouse Waterfalls. Visit Periyar National Park, enjoy boating on Periyar Lake, explore spice plantations, and watch cultural shows (Kathakali, Kalaripayattu – own cost). Overnight in Thekkady.

Day 04 :

Thekkady – Alleppey (approx. 5 hrs)Check out and drive to Alleppey. Sightseeing includes Vembanad Lake, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Coir Industry, and Alleppey Beach. Optional Ayurvedic massage and Spa (own cost). Overnight in Alleppey hotel or houseboat.

Day 05 :

Alleppey – Kovalam via Trivandrum (approx. 4 hrs)Drive to Kovalam, en route visit Trivandrum sightseeing: Padmanabha Swami Temple, Kuthira Maligai Palace, Zoo, Napier Museum, and Art Gallery (closed Mondays except temple). Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 06 :

Kovalam Local SightseeingFull day exploring Kovalam including Thiruvallam Parasuraman Temple, Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, Vizhinjam Aquarium, Vellayani Lake, Velli Tourist Village, and Samudra Beach. Optional Kanyakumari day tour (add-on).

Day 07 :

Kovalam – Trivandrum Drop (approx. 1 hr)After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for your return journey.

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