Is Annapurna Base Camp trek crowded?

However, most guides offer expeditions from September through May. The period from September to November is the most popular time to do the trek as the weather is generally most clear at this time of year. As a result, the area is usually pretty crowded. On the way to ABC.



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Annapurna Base Camp is crowded in the peak spring season.

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The best months to trek to Annapurna base camp are pre-monsoon are February, March, April and May. If you are set on trekking post monsoon, we high recommend trekking in late September, October, November and December, furthermore early September is also an option but we prefer the months listed above.

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Well, now is the time to make a plan and set the goal. With some training, preparation and a good team around you, it's a goal that's achievable for so many. If you want to get started on an “easier” trip, we think that Annapurna Base Camp is the perfect trek for beginners.

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Difficulty level Most trekkers reach Kala Patthar to enjoy the fantastic early morning views. Generally, treks above 5,000m are regarded as challenging. Hence, Everest Base Camp treks are much more challenging than the Annapurna Base Camp trek.

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We recommend a good level of fitness for both our Annapurna Sanctuary trek and our Everest Base Camp trek. Generally speaking you'll be trekking for 10 – 12 Km's (6 to 7.5 miles) a day, so it's a good idea to start training in the hills around your home well before setting out to Nepal.

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Comparatively, the Mardi Himal route retains a more pristine, less commercialized aura. The mountains are within sight but slightly more distant. The Annapurna Base Camp route, on the other hand, is more crowded but offers intimate mountain views. Both routes, however, promise awe-inspiring Himalayan vistas.

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Is Annapurna harder than Kilimanjaro? As a comparison, Everest Base Camp is a Level 4, and Kilimanjaro is a Level 5. So technically, Annapurna Base Camp is “easier” than both of those expeditions.

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It does not require a technical climb. Any person who can walk around 6 hours a day can join Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Walking at higher altitudes is a bit physically demanding. For this, you are advised to do jogging or some aerobic exercise a few weeks before you start the trip.

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The Poon Hill-Ghorepani trek is one of the best Annapurna short trekking options. It's actually known as an 'easy' option in the Annapurnas, but that isn't necessarily true. There are some steep ascents, including a pre-dawn climb to the top of Poon Hill for a sunrise view.

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You have to slowly get your body used to the lack of oxygen. All the research on high altitude suggests that spending more time at the critical acclimatization point of 3,500m/ 11,500 feet is essential. All of our Annapurna Trips include a hike up to the famous Poon Hill.

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If you're unsure of your mountaineering abilities, Annapurna is a slightly less taxing circuit. There are fewer steep climbs and the average altitude is much lower. Plus, instead of being funnelled into the Khumbu Valley on Everest, you can choose from a variety of trails, some of which don't exceed 2000m in altitude.

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This means you will ascend much slower on an Everest base camp trek which will give the body more time to acclimatize. This is one of the main reasons why Kilimanjaro is considered to be harder. The trail to Everest base camp has more ups and downs throughout the trek, they are also more challenging under foot.

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