What age is appropriate for Annapurna Base Camp?

The trek is suitable for all people with sound physical health, and the same goes for the children. However, children less than 7 years old are not advised for the trek, mainly due to the altitude. The 14 days trekking journey to the Annapurna Base Camp starts from Kathmandu to Pokhara by flying and start trek onward.



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While considered a moderate trek, it still has its challenges, including steep and rugged trails, walking over stone stairs, and continuous walking for 5 to 6 hours per day. However, with patience, confidence, and physical fitness, the trek is easily achievable.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The trek is long enough to immerse you into the Annapurna way of life, and the variety of terrain, the lack of altitude-related issues, and the fact you have Pokhara on the end of it makes this trek, and any other in this region, well worth more than a fleeting thought.

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At least 365 people have climbed Annapurna and more than 72 have died on the mountain, according to hiking officials.

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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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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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