How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

Kerala Holiday Trip - Tripmint Travels

Transportation
Privet Cab
Accomodation
3 Stars Hotels
Departure from
Cochin
Peek Season
September till March
Tour type
Holiday Trip
Meals
Breakfast
Language
Hindi & English
Group Size
2-10
Group Size
2 - 10
Destinations
Alleppey, Kovalam, Munnar, Thekkady
Activities
Boating, City Tour, Jungle Safari, Trekking
Trip Type
Holiday Trips

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Overview

Highlights

Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.

Day 1 :

Arrive Cochin – Munnar

On Arrival you will be received from Cochin Airport / Ernakulum railway station and drive to Munnar (04 Hrs) enroute visit Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls and natural scenic spots. On arrival check in at hotel and relax for rest of the day and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 :

Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast start the day with local sightseeing of Munnar Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Kundale, Nallathanni & Mudrapuzha and this city is 1600 Meter above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Sightseeing to visit is Tata Tea Museum (Closed on Monday), Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Photo Point and in the afternoon proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) were the rarest species of mountain goat, “Nilgiri Thars”, can be spotted.

Day 3 :

Munnar to Thekkady

Following your lively Munnar excursion on the previous day, today you will be driven towards Thekkady. Home to the wildlife rich Periyar National Park, this tourist town is known for its candid and untouched beauty. Arriving in Thekkady, check-in into a hotel/resort and after relaxing for a while, you will be taken for a rustic tribal tour to a nearby village followed by a plantation tour. Come evening, you can avail a boat ride in the Periyar Lake and enjoy the wilderness of the Periyar National Park. Returning from the ride, you can indulge in local shopping before retiring into the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.

Day 4 :

Thekkady - Alleppey

After your lovely breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey (04 Hrs) It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters Check in at hotel and relax later visit Sree Krishnaswamy temple, light house, Coir Museum & Beach Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 :

Alleppey to Kovalam

From the ‘Backwater Capital’, today you will be driven to Kovalam, the ‘Beach Capital’ of Kerala. The journey will start post breakfast and will take around 4 hours. Arriving in Kovalam, you will be taken to the Kovalam Beach, where you can enjoy several beach activities. Adorned by the playful waves of the Arabian Sea, this sandy retreat is visited by a large number of beach lovers and is ideal for activities like swimming, sunbathing, herbal body massages, water sports and lot more. With the advent of the evening, you will be checked-in into a beach resort for your overnight stay.

Day 6 :

Kovalam to Kanyakumari Sightseeing

Wake up to this lovely morning and get freshened up! Post this, you will be driven towards Kanyakumari or the ‘Land’s End Point’; en route, you can visit the stunning Padmanabhapuram Palace. Built by the Maharaja of Travancore in the 15th century, this wooden palace is an architectural marvel in its own. Following this, you will be visiting the pious Sucheendram Temple, and continuing your drive to Kanyakumari; the confluence point of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Arriving in Kanyakumari by afternoon, you can enjoy an exciting boat ride to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial; the spot where Swami Vivekananda used to meditate. By evening, you can catch the magical views of the setting sun from nearby this memorial, and board the vehicles back to Kovalam for your overnight stay.

Day 7 :

Kovalam to Trivandrum

Today will be the last day of this amazing and enchanting Kerala tour! After breakfast is served, you will be checked-out from the Kovalam beach resort, and driven to Trivandrum. Following your drop at the Trivandrum Airport, this heart-warming tour will come an end.