Trip Info
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Hotel/ Camp
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4480 meters
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Manali/ Solang valley
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April to October
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Available
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English, Hindi
Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
Itinerary
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 1. Transportation Services:
- - Drive from Chandigarh to Manali/Solang Valley (Day 1)
- - Drive from Solang Valley to Dundhi (Day 3)
- - Drive from Solang Valley to Chandigarh (Day 7)
- 2. Accommodation Services:
- - Hotel/Cottage accommodation in Manali/Solang Valley (Day 1)
- - Stay and Dinner in Hotel/Cottage in Solang Valley/Lahaul (Day 2)
- - Camping accommodation at Bakerthach (Day 3)
- - Camping accommodation at Lady leg (Day 4)
- 3. Guided Tour and Activities:
- - Acclimatization activities in Solang Valley/Lahaul, including trek to Sissu waterfall and lunch at a restaurant in Sissu (Day 2)
- - Optional backup trek to Patalsu base camp in Solang Valley with packed lunch (Day 2)
- - Trekking from Bakerthach to Beaskund to Lady leg (Day 4)
- - Trekking from Lady leg to Dundhi (Day 5)
- - Sightseeing tour in Manali, including visits to Vashist Hot Spring, Hadimba Temple, Naggar Castle, and Roerich Art Gallery (Day 6)
- 4. Meals:
- - Meals provided during stay in hotel/cottage and camping accommodations.
- 5. Trekking Equipment:
- - Necessary trekking equipment and gear for trekking days.
- 6. Guide Services:
- - Experienced guide service for trekking days.
- 7. Backup Plan:
- - Backup trek to Patalsu base camp in Solang Valley with packed lunch (Day 2) in case of any contingencies.
The Cost Excludes
- 1. Personal Expenses:
- - Any personal purchases or expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, beverages, etc., not explicitly included in the itinerary.
- 2. Additional Activities:
- 3. Tips and Gratuities:
- - Tips or gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff members.
- 4. Equipment Rental:
- 5. Additional Meals:
- - Meals not included in the itinerary, such as snacks or additional meals during free time.
- 6. Extra Accommodation:
- - Additional nights of accommodation beyond what is included in the itinerary.
- 7. Transportation Beyond Itinerary:
- - Any transportation costs for personal excursions or travel outside of the planned itinerary.
- 8. Medical Expenses:
- - Any medical expenses incurred during the trip, including medications, treatments, or consultations.
- 9. Any Other Personal Expenses:
- - Any other personal expenses or services not explicitly mentioned as included in the itinerary.
FAQs
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.
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.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
