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.

Kabji Hokotsho Winter Trek – bhutantravelerschoice

Overview

Due to the severe winter conditions in most parts of Bhutan, the high-altitude treks remain closed. However, we can arrange a few short, low-altitude winter treks with low passes and sub-tropical forests. Regrettably, some of our former winter and high-altitude treks have been spoiled due to the effects of modernization like the construction of motor-vehicle roads and installation of electricity.

Therefore, Bhutan Travel Adventures took the initiative to discover new high and low-altitude treks so that we can offer our guests the unique essence of trekking in almost any season. One of our new treks takes you over the old Sinchula Pass (3280 m), an ancient trail used mainly by the people of Kabisa village who reside in both Punakha and Thimphu. The trek also goes to the giant, sacred and beautiful Kabji Hokotsho Lake which lies above Bhutan’s former capital, and it passes through a thick sub-tropical forest with rich plants and bird life.

Depending on the season, you could enjoy the unique Druk Wangyel Festival with the backdrop views of snow-capped mountains before starting your trek.

Highlights

Walk through rural villages and farmland, stay in a traditional farmhouse in Haa, and experience local Bhutanese hospitality and food preparation.
Enjoy gentle walks through rice terraces, rhododendron and pine forests, traditional villages, and mountain landscapes around Punakha and Haa.
Explore Haa Valley, visit Kila Gompa and traditional temples, learn to prepare Hoentay, and experience a traditional Bhutanese hot-stone bath.

Day 01 :

Arrive Paro

Your flight into Paro is a fitting introduction with views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest. Our representative from Bhutan Travel Adventures will receive you at the Airport. You will be taken to the hotel for check-in with your welcome tea. If your flight is on time, you can visit the National Museum in Paro which has been rated as one of the best museums in Asia. Take rest in the evening to acclimatize to Bhutan's altitude. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

Day 02 :

Paro Tiger's Nest hike – Thimphu

The hike will take about 5 hours for a round trip with a lunch stop. It's an uphill hike. Taktsang Monastery is perched on the face of a cliff 800 meters above the Paro valley. It is a memorable spiritual journey. It was here that the great Tantric master, Guru Padmasambhava flew in from Tibet on the back of a flying tigress to propagate his teachings in Bhutan. Lunch at the cafeteria, and then hike back downhill to drive to Thimphu for a little over one hour. In the evening, take rest at your hotel in Thimphu.

Day 03 :

Attend Druk Wangyel Festival, Thimphu

After your breakfast, drive to Dochula Pass and witness the unique Dochula Festival along with the stunning views of permanent snow-capped mountains during clear weather. And then after lunch, drive back to the city and drive to the Buddha Point for 10 minutes to see one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. The Thimphu city is best viewed from the Buddha Point as well.

And then you can do packing for the trek tomorrow. Overnight stay at the same hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04, 05 & 06 :

Thimphu (Trek Start) - Punakha (Trek End)

The Trek's details will be provided only upon contacting us due to our new trek route's copyright as we are the only or the first agent who founded this trek and arranged 3 groups so far!

Day 07 :

Punakha sightseeing

Today you will visit the beautiful and giant Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Based on the prophecy of Guru Padmasambhava, the dzong is situated between two famous rivers, Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). Today if you like, have lunch in a local village house or in a restaurant in Punakha town. And after your lunch, if you like, you will drive around 30 minutes and then hike to Khamsum Yuelley Temple which takes 2 hours to and fro. And from the top of the temple, you will have a stunning view of the fertile Mochu (Female) River valley. Overnight stay at the same hotel in Punakha.

Day 08 :

Punakha – Phobjikha

After your breakfast, drive towards the beautiful Phobjikha valley for a maximum of 2 hours. Phobjikha valley is a roosting place for the world's rarest Black Necked Cranes in winter. So it's one of the best times to see the cranes. Upon arrival at Phobjikha, hike through Gangtey Nature Trail for about 1 ½ hrs which will give you a warm feeling of rural Bhutan and the valley is really beautiful because of its serenity. And then visit the Crane Information Center to see the cranes. Overnight stay at the hotel in Phobjikha.

Day 09 :

Phobjikha – Paro

Drive back to Paro will take around 5 hours. And then visit Kyichu Monastery dating back to the 7th century, and it's one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. And then have a free evening rest at your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

Day 10 :

Paro – International flight depart

After your breakfast, our guide and driver will drop you at the airport and bid you goodbye for your international flight departure.

Tashi Delek and have a pleasant flight back home.

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