North Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The North Annapurna Base Camp trek is quite challenging adventure in the Annapurna region. It is 10-day trekking in Nepal that starts and ends in Kathmandu. You will enjoy two nights in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara. Complete five nights and 6 days will be in the trekking area.  

Out of five nights, we will do camping on 3 ,nights and 2 nights will be in tea houses. Thus, you can have all the experience regarding to trekking, camping, and long drive on highways in the NABC trek.

All you need to know about the North ABC trek

Visa

You need to complete 10 days for the North Annapurna Base Camp trek. So you can take 15 15-day visit visa either from your nearby Nepal Embassy or in Tribhuvan International Airport after your arrival. You can take a visa depending on your holidays.

Best time for North Annapurna trek

Spring and autumn are considered as the best time for North Annapurna trek. The months of March, April, May, and september, October, December is the suitable period for enjoying the trek to northern base camp of Annapurna. The suitable temperature, pleasant weather, and best view of mountains during autumn and spring have played a significant role in making the place more famous. 

Transportation

We will drive to Pokhara and then to Beni before starting the trek. flight is not included in the North Annapurna base camp trek. If you want to take flight to and from Kathmandu then you should mail us to customize the trek.  

Accommodation

We will provide Luxurious accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Tea house accommodation with clean rooms will be available in the trekking region. We will do camping in Sandhi Kharka and North Annapurna base camp due to the unavailability of tea houses. You may not get an attached room and private room during peak season (September, October, November, March, April, and May)

Food

Our package includes three meals in a day i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek. Breakfast includes tea/coffee, curry, bread items, jam/honey, egg (boiled/omelet) and porridge. Lunch and dinner include Nepali thali (rice, dal, curry, pickle, and pappad), momo, chowmein, spaghetti, pasta, and soup.

Clothing

North Annapurna base camp trekking is a short trek but you should be very careful for preparing your backpack. You must include following clothing for your trekking.

• Warm jacket – down jacket
• Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
• Long-sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
• Thermal underwear
• Hat, a pair of gloves and a scarf
• Comfortable hiking trousers (loose fitting)
• Shorts and trousers, or a skirt
• 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks
• 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks
• Proper hiking boots
• Running shoes and flip-flops
• 2-3 T-shirts
• Water bottle
• sunglasses

Permit

It is compulsory to have ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) permits for the North Annapurna base camp trek. We will make your both ACA permit and TIMS card during the trekking management before starting the trek.

Altitude Sickness

Since North Annapurna Base Camp is at an elevation of 4068 m. You may face altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guidelines mentioned below-

• Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body before trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek.

Trekking option

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking with the Only Guide.
• Trekking with Guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.

Possible trekking from North Annapurna base camp trek route

There are different trekking possibilities after returning from the North Annapurna base camp. We can continue to the Ghorepani Poonhill trek from Tatopani. After returning from Poonhill, we can continue to Annapurna base camp. Also, we can do Muktinath tour starting from Tatopani. Annapurna circuit trek is another trekking that can be continued from Tatopani.