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.

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Discover the best of the USA East Coast with this exciting 5-day holiday covering New York, Washington DC, and Niagara Falls. Experience the energy of New York with visits to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty cruise, Rockefeller Center, and Ground Zero. Travel to Washington DC and enjoy a memorable night tour featuring the White House, Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and famous monuments. End your journey at the breathtaking Niagara Falls with the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride. With hotel stays, breakfast, transfers, sightseeing, and attraction tickets included, this package is perfect for a short American getaway.

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Explore iconic New York attractions
Enjoy Washington DC night tour
Experience Niagara Falls boat ride
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Hotels, breakfast and taxes included

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Arrive in New York

Welcome to the "Big Apple," the "City That Never Sleeps". On arrival you will be transferred to the Hotel. The day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in New York.

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New York City Tour

Breakfast at hotel and proceed for New York City tour with entrance to Empire State Building & Statue of Liberty Ferry Ride on Seat in Coach Basis. Highlights of the tour: Statue of Liberty express One hour, Non-stop Cruise (Ferry Ticket Only), Empire State Building’s 86th floor Observatory (Admission Included), Rockefeller Center/St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ground Zero/WTC/911 Memorial, etc. Overnight stay in New York.

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New York - Washington

Check out from hotel and we drop you to coach station for onward journey to Washington DC, capital of the United States of America and a Guide to the Historic Neighborhoods and Monuments. Evening proceed for Night tour of Washington on Seat in coach basis. When the sun goes down, Washington turns into a different city, and Old Town Trolley Tours knows just the right way to show off the Capitol City at night!

See the Capitol Building, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument. The trolley will also make stops at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, the Korean War Veteran's Memorial and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Enjoy of the most emblematic monuments of the city, crossing them in the light of the moon.

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Washington - Buffalo – USA side Niagara Falls

Take a flight to buffalo and upon arrival we transfer you to Niagara where the world famous falls is located. It is one of the natural wonders of the World. On your own proceed to experience the famous boat ride “Maid of the mist” which takes us close to the thundering falls and around the American and Horseshoe Falls (seasonal). Overnight stay at Niagara.

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After breakfast, check out from hotel and we transfer you to airport for onward journey. End of tour and services.

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