The best part of watching any Indiahikes video which features Arjun Majumdar is seeing how his face lights up when he talks about the treks :) Makes you want to go for the trek right away!
did the trek in Dec end, 2019. Kudos to Mr. Majumdar for such appropriate choice of words to express the beauty of this trail. Yes, feels great that I decided to take up this challenge & the rewards were Priceless.
Loved the video! Annapurna has a great mystique to it. Still the least summited 8,000er, and still has the highest fatality to summit ratio percentage of all the 8,000ers.
If you dont want to be part of a group. one can backpack their way to ABC. Say from Bangalore..you fly to Lucknow..Train to Gorakpur..Cab and bus to Pokhara and then to Gandruk. This is the cheapest I guess compared to flying to Khatmandu. I did it this way alone last September. You can leave Bangalore Saturday morning and it is possible to comeback Monday early morning..so around 8-9 days and if ur on a tight budget..one can easily do it in under 20K INR - BLR to BLR that is
Prasad, do you have any blog, also did you take any porter help. Also which dates did you do and did you stay at the ABC base camp for one night. What is the cost per person in the tea house to stay.
We the people from west of India are always excited for snowy treks. If we trek Annapurna during mid April, can we think of some snow at the final base camp?
Always a pleasure to watch ur posts. This one too. Your love for treks n nature shines thru. Been on this ABC circuit. Arjun talks of along the Medi Khola route n gorges. There is another one that allows u to avoid goin up n down the same route. That is along the the Mukti Nath road , start treking up to Shikha n enjoy the company og the enchanting Dhaulagiri ranges for a long time. Then up towards Poon Hill n onto Chomrung which is the village below ABC. Do ABC which is High Altitude n then roll down along the Medi Khola till Dhampus which is an hour away from Pokhara by road. It is still a short trek of 5-7 days . And yes the mountain air , the views and hues of the Himalayas , the ice cold snow fed streams are a treasure to partake
This is certainly very informative. Thank you so much; got to know a few things that I didn't know before. I am going for the ABC trek next month - 19 Nov to be precise.
Am just back from a solo 27 day trek covering the full Annapurna Circuit as also the Annapurna Base Camp plus certain side treks during the AC ....Tilicho Lake, Ice Lake and Mirarepa's Cave. What ever has been said....I enjoyed the AC trek far more than the ABC trek.
This is actually an interesting observation. If you would like to contribute to the website so trekkers can learn from you, do write to us on info@indiahikes.com. We'd be glad to feature your experience on the website. :)
Annapurna (/ˌænəˈpʊərnəˌ -ˈpɜːr-/[3][4]; Sanskrit, Nepali, Newar: अन्नपूर्णा) is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 metres (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 metres (23,000 ft), and sixteen more over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft).[5] The massif is 55 kilometres (34 mi) long, and is bounded by the Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, the Marshyangdi River on the north and east, and by Pokhara Valley on the south. At the western end the massif encloses a high basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary. Annapurna I Main is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level, and in 1950 Maurice Herzog led a French expedition to its summit, making it the first of the eight-thousanders to be climbed. Annapurna South Face of Annapurna I (Main) Highest pointElevation8,091 m (26,545 ft) Ranked 10thProminence2,984 m (9,790 ft) [1][2] Ranked 100thIsolation34 kilometres (21 mi)Parent peakCho OyuListingEight-thousander UltraCoordinates28°35′46″N 83°49′13″E Geography Annapurna Nepal LocationGandaki Zone, NepalParent rangeHimalayasClimbingFirst ascent3 June 1950 Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal (First winter ascent 3 February 1987 Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer)Easiest routenorthwest face The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629-square-kilometre (2,946 sq mi) Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including Annapurna Sanctuary and Annapurna Circuit. Historically, the Annapurna peaks are among the world's most dangerous mountains to climb, although in more recent history, using only figures from 1990 and after, Kangchenjunga has a higher fatality rate.[6] By March 2012, there had been 191 summit ascents of Annapurna I Main, and 61 climbing fatalities on the mountain.[7] This fatality-to-summit ratio (1:3.1, or 32%) is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders. In particular, the ascent via the south face is considered, by some, the most difficult of all climbs. In October 2014, at least 43 people were killed as a result of snowstorms and avalanches on and around Annapurna, in Nepal's worst ever trekking disaster.[8]
Guys I've got a small doubt. Do you get any views of the Sickle high up on the Annapurna Peak or the general route taken by the Maurice Herzog's & the French Expedition? I'm assuming this takes you to the South Face of the entire massif? Would really appreciate a reply :)
there are a series of trails leading to ABC....and I think you are right....looking at the south side....the side that people actually climb up the rest of the way, up the mountain....
Hi Indiahikes I read your article on Annapurna and it has been immensely helpful. I plan on doing the trek mid October and plan on doing it without a guide in the usual 6-9 days depending on the route I take. Could you elaborate on how much cash I would need to take with me while on this trek? As much detail as possible please . Also I don't have a international debit card. Should I take all my cash with me? Is there an alternative ? I've also heard that Nepal isn't allowing the 500, 1000 or 2000 rupee notes. What do I do about that?
Hi Arkaprava this article will surely help you with all the questions you have about money and budgeting on the Annapurna Base Camp trek - indiahikes.com/budget-annapurna-base-camp-trek/
![The Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Amazing Annapurna [Nepal 4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sEIhc_ozhr8/mqdefault.jpg)
The best part of watching any Indiahikes video which features Arjun Majumdar is seeing how his face lights up when he talks about the treks :) Makes you want to go for the trek right away!
did the trek in Dec end, 2019. Kudos to Mr. Majumdar for such appropriate choice of words to express the beauty of this trail. Yes, feels great that I decided to take up this challenge & the rewards were Priceless.
Did this one in 1998. Brings back such good memories to see this. Would like to do it again someday....
Loved the video! Annapurna has a great mystique to it. Still the least summited 8,000er, and still has the highest fatality to summit ratio percentage of all the 8,000ers.
How much walking is required per day and for how many months to prepare for the Annapurna base camp trek? What other excersices are required?
If you dont want to be part of a group. one can backpack their way to ABC. Say from Bangalore..you fly to Lucknow..Train to Gorakpur..Cab and bus to Pokhara and then to Gandruk. This is the cheapest I guess compared to flying to Khatmandu. I did it this way alone last September. You can leave Bangalore Saturday morning and it is possible to comeback Monday early morning..so around 8-9 days and if ur on a tight budget..one can easily do it in under 20K INR - BLR to BLR that is
Prasad, do you have any blog, also did you take any porter help. Also which dates did you do and did you stay at the ABC base camp for one night. What is the cost per person in the tea house to stay.
We the people from west of India are always excited for snowy treks. If we trek Annapurna during mid April, can we think of some snow at the final base camp?
Always a pleasure to watch ur posts. This one too. Your love for treks n nature shines thru.
Been on this ABC circuit. Arjun talks of along the Medi Khola route n gorges. There is another one that allows u to avoid goin up n down the same route. That is along the the Mukti Nath road , start treking up to Shikha n enjoy the company og the enchanting Dhaulagiri ranges for a long time. Then up towards Poon Hill n onto Chomrung which is the village below ABC. Do ABC which is High Altitude n then roll down along the Medi Khola till Dhampus which is an hour away from Pokhara by road. It is still a short trek of 5-7 days .
And yes the mountain air , the views and hues of the Himalayas , the ice cold snow fed streams are a treasure to partake
This is certainly very informative. Thank you so much; got to know a few things that I didn't know before. I am going for the ABC trek next month - 19 Nov to be precise.
Shadab Quaderi Hi Shadab. can you share w me your experience doing ABC trek?and did you take package?if yes, what package?
Am just back from a solo 27 day trek covering the full Annapurna Circuit as also the Annapurna Base Camp plus certain side treks during the AC ....Tilicho Lake, Ice Lake and Mirarepa's Cave.
What ever has been said....I enjoyed the AC trek far more than the ABC trek.
This is actually an interesting observation. If you would like to contribute to the website so trekkers can learn from you, do write to us on info@indiahikes.com. We'd be glad to feature your experience on the website. :)
Annapurna (/ˌænəˈpʊərnəˌ -ˈpɜːr-/[3][4]; Sanskrit, Nepali, Newar: अन्नपूर्णा) is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 metres (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 metres (23,000 ft), and sixteen more over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft).[5] The massif is 55 kilometres (34 mi) long, and is bounded by the Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, the Marshyangdi River on the north and east, and by Pokhara Valley on the south. At the western end the massif encloses a high basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary. Annapurna I Main is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level, and in 1950 Maurice Herzog led a French expedition to its summit, making it the first of the eight-thousanders to be climbed.
Annapurna
South Face of Annapurna I (Main)
Highest pointElevation8,091 m (26,545 ft)
Ranked 10thProminence2,984 m (9,790 ft) [1][2]
Ranked 100thIsolation34 kilometres (21 mi)Parent peakCho OyuListingEight-thousander
UltraCoordinates28°35′46″N 83°49′13″E Geography
Annapurna
Nepal
LocationGandaki Zone, NepalParent rangeHimalayasClimbingFirst ascent3 June 1950
Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal
(First winter ascent 3 February 1987 Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer)Easiest routenorthwest face
The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629-square-kilometre (2,946 sq mi) Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including Annapurna Sanctuary and Annapurna Circuit.
Historically, the Annapurna peaks are among the world's most dangerous mountains to climb, although in more recent history, using only figures from 1990 and after, Kangchenjunga has a higher fatality rate.[6] By March 2012, there had been 191 summit ascents of Annapurna I Main, and 61 climbing fatalities on the mountain.[7] This fatality-to-summit ratio (1:3.1, or 32%) is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders. In particular, the ascent via the south face is considered, by some, the most difficult of all climbs. In October 2014, at least 43 people were killed as a result of snowstorms and avalanches on and around Annapurna, in Nepal's worst ever trekking disaster.[8]
Great! Just one thing the photo shown "Annapurna south face" is Annapurna south not Annapurna 1,south face.
Annaupurna base camp trek is amazing...It's near my hometown...
please upload a video on Beas Kund trek it is one of the best trek of Manali . Lots of people which went Manali should try this trek.
Is may end a good time to go
Guys I've got a small doubt. Do you get any views of the Sickle high up on the Annapurna Peak or the general route taken by the Maurice Herzog's & the French Expedition?
I'm assuming this takes you to the South Face of the entire massif?
Would really appreciate a reply :)
there are a series of trails leading to ABC....and I think you are right....looking at the south side....the side that people actually climb up the rest of the way, up the mountain....
When is IH opening Nepal treks
I m thinking of going there in December..and it will be my 1st treck.. m I choose right for d 1st tym?
It was my 1st one as well in Dec, 2019. btw, how was your experience ?
Can a beginner do this...did u find any problems ....?? What kind of preparation u did ??
Hi Indiahikes
I read your article on Annapurna and it has been immensely helpful.
I plan on doing the trek mid October and plan on doing it without a guide in the usual 6-9 days depending on the route I take.
Could you elaborate on how much cash I would need to take with me while on this trek? As much detail as possible please .
Also I don't have a international debit card. Should I take all my cash with me? Is there an alternative ?
I've also heard that Nepal isn't allowing the 500, 1000 or 2000 rupee notes.
What do I do about that?
Hi Arkaprava this article will surely help you with all the questions you have about money and budgeting on the Annapurna Base Camp trek - indiahikes.com/budget-annapurna-base-camp-trek/
How to prepare myself for this trek?
Hi Aparajita, you'll find details on how to prepare for this trek here - indiahikes.com/annapurna-base-camp/#preparation
Indiahikes :) thank you
How much money it will take?
You'll find all the details here - indiahikes.com/annapurna-base-camp/
What is the Time
April and October are the best months to do this trek. You can check here for more details - indiahikes.com/annapurna-base-camp#best-time
Arjun,
Please start Panpatia Col in Uttarakhand and Green Lake in Sikkim.
Deepak Singh I also m planning to trek panpatia col ...it's just amazing
plz visits my country we r ready to welcm to from our in core of heart
nice
👌👌
I was stupid....wanted Everest, but alas ended up in the ABC area...
you pussy