North Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Benefits of Booking North Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Vertex Holiday

• Expert Guidance: Vertex Holiday’s experienced English-speaking local guides who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
• Logistical Support: Vertex Holiday handle all necessary permits, internal comfortable transportation, food, Tent Camping accommodation, and extra staff porter services, significantly reducing planning stress.
• 24 Hours Company Assist: All time Vertex Holiday company team member will assist during the trip.
• Airport pick up & Drop Service: Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
• Customize Trip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize trip.
• Nepali Sim Card: After arrival in Nepal , vertex Holiday provide per person 1 Ncell sim card with 20 GB Data for easy connection
• Free luggage store at Vertex Holiday office Store in Thamel

The Best Time & Seasons for North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

The best times for the North Annapurna Base Camp Trek are spring and autumn/fall. Spring begins in March and ends in May, and autumn begins in September and ends in November.

Springtime, with longer sunshine hours, is one of the best seasons for drives, treks, and various adventures. As well as for stunning views of the Himalayan Mountain ranges, cold mornings, within the shade, and at night.
Late afternoon can get overcast with light rain and snowfall sometimes. Late spring, from March to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. Especially the rhododendrons of various colors and species, it is the national flower of Nepal.

Autumn begins in September and ends in November, one of the best times for trekking to Everest and other Himalayan regions. During autumn, most days are clear, for clear views and exciting walks. But with shorter sunshine hours. It gets dark by 5 p.m.  Most days are bright with sunshine, except for snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m. Cold mornings, and in the shade, nights, but with clear, starry nights.

People & Cultures Around North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

The Annapurna region, around the Myagdi districts, is inhabited by the Gurung, Thakali, and Magar natives. These hill tribes follow Buddhist traditions with Hindu religion. Trekkers will encounter a few Buddhist monuments,
and Hindu Temples, shrines on this trek. Reaching Kagbhusindi, which is a sacred glacial lake with a shrine of Lord Shiva. Hundreds of Hindu pilgrims and local Gurung, Thakali, and Magar people visit for a prayer and worship to the mountain deities. As well, they take a holy bath with prayers and offerings to the Hindu god Shiva. The Gurung and Magar natives of the Mygdi district are farmers and raise livestock. The menfolk are famous as Gorkha soldiers in the British, Indian, and Nepalese Army.

Food Standard On North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

In Nepal and on this trek, the most popular food is the Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice. Served with seasonal vegetable mild curry, includes Dal, a lentil bean soup, and pickles, hot sauce as an option. At Tatopani Village, the lodges are of tourist standard, along with a comprehensive food menu.

After Tatopani, the food is simple and basic. Our camping cook will serve the best meals from breakfast, including oats porridge, cereals to cornflakes with toast/ chapattis, and pancakes, and a choice of egg variation. Lunch and Dinner from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan main courses with a choice of soups.

Accommodation Lodge/ Camping On North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

The lodge accommodation and food are best at Pokhara and Tatopani Village. The lodge accommodations from Tatopani Village onwards are simple and basic, but with clean rooms. From Tatopani Village, most lodges offer a simple bed in a dormitory with common bathrooms and toilets. The rooms and large tents are on a shared basis with common bathrooms and toilets. This is due to the harsh and cold conditions. The pipeline for running water freezes in the morning, evening, and nighttime. Due to freezing temperatures from Tatopani onward, using hot showers is at an extra cost. All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room, powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, at an extra cost per hour and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and disturbing in some places due to weather conditions.
Vertex Holiday will provide the camping gear and necessary equipment, with two spacious men’s tents. Includes dining tents according to group size, with a separate kitchen and expert cooks. As well as with toilet tents.

Travel & Medical iusurance For North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

For North Annapurna Base Camp Treks, all members should be physically fit and in a sound health. For a person with a medical history and special dietary needs, please inform us. So that the company can make necessary arrangements, upon booking for the adventures. All age groups can join, from a minimum of 16 to a maximum of 70 years old. For minimum age of under 18 must be accompanied by parents or guardians, as well as for elderly persons. All trekkers must purchase Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate incidents and accidents.

Sometimes, treks might have to be rerouted to other safe destinations due to broken trails by avalanches and rock falls.
As well as the unfavorable weather can also obstruct the schedule itinerary due to road blocks from landslides. If some members get seriously ill, they need immediate evacuation. By the fastest means of transportation or using a Helicopter service to the nearest hospital. In this condition, if it arises, the trekker has to bear all the extra expenses as well as for accompanying staff. Should be claimed from the insurance company for the extra expenses incurred. The company and medical doctors will provide a supporting letter so that you can claim the reimbursement from your insurance.

Difficulties During The North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

Nepal is a country of the world’s highest mountain range, from the foothills to the world’s tallest peaks, with rugged mountainous landscapes and terrains. The walk leads to many ups and downhill with a few gradual sections to enjoy.
The only flatland is the low sub-tropical Terai belt around southern Nepal. En route to North Annapurna Base Camp, starts with a pleasant, gradual path with a few short steep ups till designated overnight stops. As the trek progresses, after leaving the green vegetation and tree lines.

The trail is rough with a steep, undulating climb for a few hours to Kagbhusindi and towards North Annapurna Base Camp. The walk leads over moraine of rocks, ice, and glaciers with some steep downhills to Sandy Khola and Hum Khola.

Fitness Preparation For North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

To stay physically fit, one needs to exercise, walking, jogging, or any other good physical exercise, to maintain a fitness level. It is best to check with your doctor before booking the North Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The Best Destination For Photography Around North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

The moment you fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, an opportunity to capture the panorama of the Himalayan peaks. From Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himal with the Annapurna range of peaks. Driving from Pokhara lovely views of the rural countryside with terraced farms and typical Nepali villages and towns.

On treks, enjoy refreshing stops and take pictures of the dramatic landscapes in your camera. As you arrive at Kagbhusindi and the holy glacial lakes, surrounded by picturesque views of the Snow Mountains. If lucky, can catch views of some wildlife, the Himalayan pigeon, and the pheasant with Goral, Thar. Includes Musk Deer, wildlife is often seen during the treks to North Base Camp and back to Hum Khola.

Less Group Of  Foreigners Trekkers To Encounter:

The north Annapurna base camp route is one of the forgotten, hidden trails, only ventured by some Mountaineers. Over the last few years, since the Hum Khola Hydro Project was constructed. Made possible and accessible for interested people to trek towards the North Annapurna Base Camp.

Most Western and foreign trekkers are unaware of these new, fresh routes. This is why only a few groups of trekkers seldom visit the newly opened tracks to the North Annapurna Base Camp. The other reasons are that facilities of accommodation and food are scarce, but are slowly gaining popularity. Especially among domestic Nepali trekkers than foreign visitors.

What To  Expect On North Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

One can expect a complete mountain wilderness, walking amidst lovely, cool forests of pines and rhododendron trees. Then reaching into a picturesque open valley enclosed by an array of snow-capped peaks and high rocky cliffs. But do not expect luxurious accommodation for overnights from Tatopani onwards. However, Vertex guide and staff will do their best to ensure that you are comfortable. Most of the overnight spending was in spacious two-man tents and food cooked by our camping cooks. The drive from Tatopani to Hum Khola and back will be bumpy and rough in a few sections of the drive.