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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Destinations Covered:
Chandigarh – Shimla – Narkanda/Kotgarh – Sangla/Rakcham – Kalpa – Tabo – Kaza – Chandratal – Manali

Inclusions:

Pune – Chandigarh – Pune Airfare
08 Nights Accommodation in Well Appointed Double Sharing Rooms
All Transfers & Sightseeing by Private Vehicle (garage to garage)
Meals: Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Pickup & Drop: Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station

Exclusions:

Early pickup before 7:00 AM & Late drop after 7:30 PM
Room Heater Charges
Early check-in / Late check-out charges
Personal expenses (Porterage, Laundry, Shopping, Drinks, etc.)
Extra rides or activities not mentioned in itinerary
Any costs due to delay/cancellation (Flights, Strike, Natural Calamity, etc.)
Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

Accommodation Category:
All stays will be in well-rated 3★ or 4★ category hotels, guesthouses, or camps, carefully selected for comfort, cleanliness, and location. Camps at Chandratal will be deluxe category with basic amenities, given the remote location.
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Day 1 :

Chandigarh – Via Shimla – Narkanda/Kotgarh (185-200 Kms / 6-7 hrs)

Pickup at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station
Drive via Shimla & Kufri
Check-in & overnight at Narkanda/Kotgarh

Day 2 :

Narkanda/Kotgarh – Sangla/Rakcham (170-180 Kms / 6-7 hrs)

Scenic drive through Rampur, Wangtu, Karcham
Check-in at Sangla/Rakcham & rest

Day 3 :

Sangla/Rakcham – Chitkul – Kalpa (85-100 Kms / 4-5 hrs)

Visit Rakcham & Chitkul Village
Explore Reckong Peo Market, Roghi Village, Suicide Point
Stay at Kalpa

Day 4 :

Kalpa – Nako – Gue – Tabo/Poh (188-200 Kms / 6-7 hrs)

Drive via Satluj & Spiti River Confluence
Visit Nako Lake, Gue Mummy (road permitting)
Stay at Tabo/Poh

Day 5 :

Tabo – Dhankar – Pin Valley – Kaza (90-120 Kms / 5-6 hrs)

Visit Tabo Monastery, Caves, Dhankar Gompa, Kungri Monastery
Overnight at Kaza

Day 6 :

Kaza Local Sightseeing (90-120 Kms / 5-6 hrs)

Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham Bridge, Langza, Hikkim (Post Office), Komic
Explore Kaza Market

Day 7 :

Kaza – Losar – Kunzum Pass – Chandratal (90-120 Kms / 5-6 hrs)

Scenic drive via Losar and Kunzum Mata Mandir
Trek to Chandratal Lake, Stargazing at Camp

Day 08 :

Chandratal – Batal – Chhatru – Manali (140-150 Kms / 7-8 hrs)

Drive via Batal (Chacha-Chachi Dhaba) & Atal Tunnel
Check-in at Manali

Day 09 :

Manali – Chandigarh (320-350 Kms / 7-8 hrs)

Drop at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station

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