Annapurna Base Camp Trek Guide & Information

Annapurna Base Camp

Exactly how did it start? This October, I finally did it! I lastly marked off the Annapurna Base Camp trek from my wish list. I had for long been planning to take the ABC expedition after one of my peers, had done this expedition almost 2 years back. I scheduled a solo Annapurna Base Camp Trip, although the expense was a little bit greater than joining a team, I selected to do a solo trip as my friend told me that trekking solo was much more serene. The week prior to taking a trip to Nepal, I scheduled the trek with Nepal Trekking Routes as these guys seemed legit.

ArrivingThe lengthy trip from Seattle to Kathmandu, with a couple of transits in between, was boring but once I reached and touched down on the Himalayan soil, I right away rejoiced. Shailesh, my considerate guide was standing there with a huge smile at the arrival hall, he held a placard with my name printed on it in big font styles. After a brief drive through disorderly traffic, we got to the hotel. After taking a trip to their workplace to obtain my permits, I returned to the hotel and slept like a baby.

Adventure Starts early the following early morning, I awakened fresh and prepared to start my adventure. We took the initial flight to Pokhara, the lovely city had a lake right close to it. We drove for one and half hour to reach a location called Nayapul, where the actual expedition started. It was practically dark when we got to Ghandruk, I went through beautiful patches of forest as well as sometimes we climbed up above Annapurna Base Camp trek, Annapurna Base Camp expedition tree lines. Being a physical fitness lover, I had already begun delighting in the expedition. A dash of Thakali Set (Rice/cornmeal porridge with lentil soup meat curry and also veggies) completed the day, Dal-Bhat is a Nepalese staple and it is really delicious and filling, nonetheless, I prevented myself from trying hot spicy pickles. With hefty tummy, we retired for the night in a teahouse (teahouses are basic homes in the hills of Nepal).

The following day we headed off towards our next destination Chhomrong. Shailesh was a superb guide, his declining hairline provided the perception that he was older, yet he was simply a year older than me. He had stories to tell, he had actually led the way towards the Annapurna Base Camp for lots of like me. The trip was fairly simple today, after we the quaint town of Chhomrong, we decided on the rock patio in front of the teahouse with some neighborhood alcohol and also kept an eye out at mighty Annapurna and Macchapuchhre mountains.

Another bonus point of this trek, After a few more villages and stop destination in course of a couple of days, we ultimately reached the Macchapucchre Base Camp (Fishtail mountain Base Camp) which is situated at 12,139 feet. Maybe it was my high enjoyment level, as I climbed up a little rock to take pictures; my left foot got stuck in a small crack on the surface of the rock and was sprained. The discomfort kept me awake till midnight, here I would love to thank my overview Shailesh, who rubbed my foot with some organic oil, surprisingly by morning, the discomfort was gone. However, the lack of sleep left me quite groggy the following morning.

Night at the Annapurna Base Camp. Establishing that last step on the Annapurna Base Camp was a happy moment. The stunning sights of the surrounding peaks are just spectacular. The 360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the world is something to crave; the Himalaya really make you recognize how trivial you are. The night at the base camp was much more enchanting; I sought out at the stars for a very long time, how plainly they looked from up here, perhaps since the air is so much thinner.

Nearing end With a heavy heart, we descended below the base camp; the return trip towards Pokhara was simply as spectacular as it began. We trekked past several towns and also settlements throughout an additional couple of days. At the same time, the impressive view of the mountains did not leave us.

This won't be my last time in Nepal After a hearty morning meal, we headed towards the domestic airport, where we caught a small, noisy double otter airplane which flew us back to Kathmandu. I walked around Kathmandu and almost got lost, nevertheless, the pleasant Nepalese guided me back to a location called 'Thamel," here you can meet with travelers from around the world; it's a noticeable traveler hub. I bought my papa a Gurkha (Nepalese) blade 'Khukuri' as a souvenir. Back at the hotel I looked at all the pictures of the Annapurna Base Camp and smiled to myself, for I knew this wasn’t not going to my last visit to Nepal.