Annapurna Circuit Trek

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How difficult is the Annapurna circuit trek?

Annapurna Circuit Trek is by far the most popular trek, an adventure of a lifetime and is attainable for anyone from all walks of life who is determined to leave their comfort zone and ready to go an extra mile to achieve something challenging. Above all HRA has planned the trip itinerary very carefully as well as HRA staff is dedicated to assist you all the time throughout trek which makes it easier for you to carry less and slow pacing. As altitude is the main issue there are couples of key elements to accomplish this life changing adventure into the thin air that includes preparations and few rules to follow.

What preparation is needed for Annapurna circuit trek?

As for the level of fitness and trek preparation we suggest that Annapurna Circuit Trek is not appropriate for someone with very weak ankles, knee, heart or lungs problems and for all these your doctors advice is obligatory. But even the kids of early age to the adults of over 70 have walked to Annapurna Circuit. However the Himalaya Range Adventures itinerary are so designed that the walks are short and attainable. Nevertheless Annapurna Circuit Trek is not a walk in the park, it includes tremendous amount of ups and downs so to prepare for this trip you need to train yourself with the everyday undulating walking with the amount of weight you are thinking of carrying while on your trek.

What is the food and accommodation like during Annapurna circuit trek?

While on Annapurna Circuit trek, Himalaya Range Adventures uses the best family oriented lodges with twin bed sharing rooms with clean common toilets and occasional rooms with attach toilet bathrooms. Lodges are at its best offering you the comfort experience and its typical local environment. You have variety of choices for the food with big open menu and most lodges prepare good food.

What if I am very slow in the group?

Other than your group leader you will have assistant guides in your group. Your leader will sort out assigning each of his assistants in the group systematically while he takes responsibility for the slow walking people being at the tail of the group making it utterly non strenuous. Nevertheless, your leader would be counseling everyone in the group to stay together and walk collectively as a team.

Do I need to have travel insurance to join Annapurna Circuit Trek?

We strongly suggest you to have an all-inclusive travel insurance policy covering all the aspects of your adventure though we ensure you that there would be hardly any evacuations or any health catastrophe as your leader is always be well equipped with wide range medical knowledge and has oxygen cylinders or oxygen chamber bag to deal with life threatening situation. But it's always wise to have insurance as your back up for just in any case though it is not mandatory to have the helicopter rescue insurance to join the Annapurna Circuit trek in Himalayas with us.

What is the best time for Annapurna Circuit trek? Can I do it in winter?

April to mid June during spring and September to November during autumn before the harsh winter is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp when the view of world's highest peak and its neighboring mountain is at its best state.

Travelers from far and wide come to visit EBC during winter (December till February) despite the serious wind chill factor and lower temperature because the day time offers crystal clear weather and exceptional mountain views. To capture the unbelievable beauty of Everest winter is great other than chilly morning and evening, all you need to do is prepare for the worst of chill weather circumstance. We customise the special Christmas and New year time Everest base camp trek every year.

What do I have to bring with me and carry during Annapurna circuit trek?

Depending on the weight restriction on most international airlines and 15kg in our domestic airlines it's always wise to minimize your weight limitation. However, you will receive a trip dossier with specific detail list on what you need to bring. While on trek you will be carrying your day pack containing your valuables and essential gear for the day, whereas your entire gear goes into the company provided duffel bag to which you will have access almost anytime as our dedicated crew will be carrying your duffle bag.

Can I charge my devices and have hot shower during Annapurna Circuit Trek?

The charging privilege for any of your electronic devices is possible all the way around the trek except for few settlements in the high elevation as they are void of hydro electricity and totally relies on solar panels which may not be very reliable. So it is always wise to carry some extra batteries or the fully charged power bank batteries since your batteries run out pretty quick in the cold. Availability of hot showers may be on and off in the trek and also your leader may suggest you of not having the shower in high elevation regarding the health issues.

How is Jomsom Pokhara flight? And any alternative in case of bad weather?

Nepal air aviation is quite strict about these small planes flying high into the remote mountain airstrips like Jomsom. There are possibility of flight delays and sometimes cancellation. Since Jomsom happens to be the valley of winds of Nepal the airport would be momentarily closed whenever there is a slightest weather chaos or high velocity winds. So there is no need to fear about flying to Jomsom. However, there is also an alternative of driving to Pokhara in same day in case of bad weather for this flight.