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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Explore the Beauty of Ladakh
8 Nights / 9 Days | Fixed Departure
Vehicle: Non-AC Pushback Tempo Traveller
Pickup: Leh Airport
Drop: Srinagar Airport

Tour Inclusions:
Accommodation in above hotels (twin/triple sharing)
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
All transfers & sightseeing in private NON-AC Tempo Traveller
Leh & Ladakh Inner Line Permit
Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (1 hr)
01 Oxygen Cylinder in the vehicle
Airport pickup (Leh) and drop (Srinagar)
Toll, driver allowance, vehicle permits

Tour Exclusions:
Airfare / Train tickets
Entry tickets, pony rides, union vehicles
Lunches, snacks, personal expenses
Chain vehicle charges (if required)
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
5% GST

Important Notes:
All guests must carry valid photo ID (Aadhar/Passport)
Itinerary is subject to change due to weather or road conditions
Extra sightseeing not included in the itinerary will be charged additionally
Acclimatization on Day 1 is crucial for health & comfort

Day 01 :

Arrival in Leh (Altitude: 11,500 ft)

Arrival at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
Transfer to hotel, check-in, and acclimatize to high altitude
Evening visit: Shanti Stupa & Leh Market
Overnight Stay: Leh

Day 02 :

Leh Local Sightseeing

Visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery
Explore Sindhu Ghat, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill
Witness the confluence at Sangam Point (Indus & Zanskar rivers)
Overnight Stay: Leh

Day 03 :

Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardung La (160 km / 5-6 hrs)

Drive over Khardung La (18,380 ft), one of the world’s highest roads
Visit Diskit Monastery, enjoy camel safari at Hunder Sand Dunes
Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley (Hunder/Diskit)

Day 04 :

Nubra Valley – Turtuk – Nubra (180 km / 5-6 hrs)

Day trip to Turtuk, the last Indian village before Pakistan border
Visit Thang Village & Balti Heritage House
Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley

Day 05 :

Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake (200 km / 6-7 hrs)

Scenic drive via Shyok River Route
Explore the magical Pangong Lake (14,270 ft)
Overnight Stay: Pangong Lake (Lukung/Spangmik)

Day 06 :

Pangong Lake – Leh via Chang La (225 km / 6-7 hrs)

Drive via Chang La Pass (17,688 ft)
Enroute visit Druk White Lotus School (Rancho’s School)
Overnight Stay: Leh

Day 07 :

Leh – Kargil via Lamayuru (220 km / 6-7 hrs)

Visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Moonland, and Lamayuru Monastery
Explore Mulbekh Monastery with its towering Maitreya Buddha statue
Overnight Stay: Kargil

Day 08 :

Kargil – Drass – Sonmarg – Srinagar (200 km / 6-7 hrs)

Visit Kargil War Memorial (Drass)
Cross the scenic Zoji La Pass
Quick halt at Sonmarg, the ""Meadow of Gold""
Overnight Stay: Srinagar (Hotel/Houseboat)

Day 09 :

Srinagar – Departure

Morning Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (if time permits)
Transfer to Srinagar Airport for return journey
Tour Ends with Lifetime Memories!

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