Annapurna Base Camp Trek – Know the Difficulty Level

Though ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) trek isn’t considered as a very tough hike in Nepal, but good physical condition is needed to accomplish the daily walking. It requires about 5 to 6 hours of walking every day. Nonetheless, the altitude trek is bit-by-bit & the elevation of the base camp is just 4,130m allows trekkers a very easy acclimatization. No trekking skills are needed. A reasonable sherpa guide is far from necessary for this hike. Though it’s quite a popular trekking trail, it’s still highly suggested not to hike alone for your wellbeing.

You also need to be alert of the well-known mountain sickness, it may arrive at a particular height; some people start to headache and nausea. It is essential to follow the advice of your Sherpa guide. Some steps uphill over 3,000m, your body often requires a little time to get used to and you shouldn’t overlook the indications mountain sickness if they emerge.

The ABC trek begins with around 10 kilometers walking from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga in the 1st day of the trekvia the hilly region. There’re about 3200 sharp stone steps in a place known as Ulleri, on the way to Ghorepani from Tikhedunga. This brings a little challenge for the hikers. However, advanced training for those steep steps by doing few trips up & down can make this difficulty easier. The last two days in this hike can be a little tough as the hikers will be hiking in high elevation but it’d not be a considerable issue for physically fit trekkers even if there may be some breathing difficulties.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek maybe exhausting but it is worth it. Just let it happen slow & steady. Even though this trek is moderate in terms of difficulty, it can be pretty demanding for anybody who is not reasonably fit both physically and mentally. A basic level of fitness & a plan to walk is required beforehand. It’ll be approximately 4 to six hours walking up & down per day on well-built stone trails and steps. You’ll be lodging in tea house or lodges with a traveler-friendly food menu encompassing eggs, pizza, pasta,etc

If you join your Annapurna base camp trek, Everest Base Camp Trek and Ghorepani Poonhill Trek with the right company, then it won’t be hard to get it done in time. There are many trekking companies out there that have 100% success record for this trek. They make this trek successful with their professional porter, guide and other team members.

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