Annapurna base camp trek is one of the world’s most visited treks, this trek has become a popular trekking destination due to its festinating culture and attractive scenery of the Himalayas where you will be part of some of the world’s highest mountains, during this moderate test of endurance, you will witness the raw power of our dramatic earth from the anywhere in this region.
After a scenic drive from Kathmandu a hustle and bustle city, you will get into Pokhara, Nepal’s most beautiful city in terms of views and cleanness.
The trek began the next day at Napayul after a short drive from Pokhara, at the begging phase of the hike, the trail you follow a steady ascent to 4130 meters and come face-to-face with Mt. Annapurna which is scaled 10th highest mountain in the world.
Annapurna Base Camp trek solo or independent is possible unless you dare to challenge it by yourself, at the same time there is a lot of risk on being a solo Annapurna base camp trek, but it is not an impossible task to do it as well, prepare well before you head on a journey if you are in by yourself.
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The climate
During the spring and fall, the days start out clear almost every day, and then clouds meet during the afternoon sometimes as the temperature cools but most of the time is passed with a clear blue sky.
In the phase of the fall season, there is always a chance of snow at high altitudes but spring has a very low chance of seeing fresh snow.
However, the temperatures are moderate during this period and vary from 12- 20° C) in the daytime and at night drop down to 5° C, it is extremely cold sometimes at the base camp but not always in the same climate,
The difficulty
The Annapurna base camp trek is one of the high-altitude treks and it is an easy-moderate hike that has been acknowledged based on our experience, it is not as difficult level as the Everest base camp trek.
This is an easy trek that can be easily done by any average fit person who is willing to take 5 to 6 hours of walking each day at a comfortable tempo with occasional breaks on the way.