Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is an activity that you must experience once in a life. It is one of the best treks in Nepal as well as in the world also. Every year around 20,000-30,000 trekkers attempt this trekking route to get the marvellous views of the world’s 10th highest peak- “Annapurna I.” Two types of trekking take place in that area one is Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and the other is Annapurna Circuit. The Annapurna Circuit trek is the longest, requires some expertise, and also requires the time near around one month.
The Annapurna Massif
According to the geographical properties, Annapurna is not a single peak. It is the massif in which Annapurna I is the highest peak at the altitude of 26,545 feet above sea level. The other thirteen peaks have an elevation of around 23,000 feet, and the rest of the sixteen mountains have heights of 20,000 feet above sea level. The six significant peaks of Annapurna Massif are following
- Annapurna I
- Annapurna II
- Annapurna III
- Annapurna IV
- Annapurna South
- Gangapurna
Other peaks are
- Annapurna I Central
- Annapurna I East
- Annapurna Fang
- Khangsar Kang
- Take Kang
- Lachenal Peak
- Tilicho Peak
- Nilgiri Himal North
- Machhapuchhre
- Hiunchuli
- Gandharbha Chuli
The Annapurna I was conquered by french mountaineer Maurice Herzog for the first time in 1950 on 3rd June.
Things to Know Before Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Nepalese Currency
It will be best for you if you convert your currency in Nepalese rupees. During the trek, you will pass through most of the remote village locations, so in case of requirement, it will be easy for you to spend money because there is a money conversion facility.
Dry Snacks & Fruits
The trekking is the activity that takes place on the natural trails and in the remote areas. Annapurna base camp trek is located on the core Himalayan trails, so there is less facility of restaurants and food items available. In place of suffering, it will be best if you include dry fruits and dry snacks in things to carry.
The Gears
During the night at the campsite locations of Annapurna Base Camp trek, the temperature goes down below 0°C, so you should be careful while packing the backpack and what kind of gear you must take with you, including the clothes. The route is located in high altitude areas, so you must be equipped with all sorts of gears like Jackets, Cap, Trekking Poles, Trekking Shoes, etc. and these must be of good quality. Once you left Pokhara, then there will not be any chance to buy any items which you have missed.
The Water
It is advisable for all trekkers that they must be hydrated during the trek. Because if there is any carelessness, then you may get affected by dehydration, which leads to serious health hazards. Do not forget to fill your bottle at local villages or places where you can find fresh water from natural sources.
The Local Culture
The best way to know about the place is with local people. If you respect them, then in exchange for respect, they will welcome and tell the things about the place where even a guide is not known to those things. Also, you can quickly get the cultural insight of the area. In any case of emergency, local people will be a great help, so do not hesitate to talk with them respectfully.
Guidance With Experience
The Annapurna Base Camp is not like the trek where you start trekking, have some rest in tents and come back again. Although the difficulty level is easy here, you must need guidance because you are not known to the area. If you miss the route, then the only god knows what will happen, so do not try to invent a new place with the disappearance of you. Also, you should hire a guide that has much experience with Annapurna base camp trekking.
It is all about Annapurna Base Camp things to know before trekking. All the above points are essential, and if you want to know more, then you can get other details from the booking portals like BanBanjara.com.