5 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

On the first day of the trek, we will pick you up free of charge from your hotel in the Lakeside area of Pokhara. After you book your trek, we will ask for your hotel details.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is considered a moderate trek in Nepal. It includes some long days and steep climbs. You don’t need any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. You should be in good physical condition and able to walk for four to six hours per day over hilly terrain with a light backpack. If you’re not an experienced trekker or don’t exercise regularly, we recommend starting a training program well before the trip. You’ll have plenty of rest time during the trek, and we’ll go at a slow pace to help you adjust to the increasing elevation.

You’ll be staying in teahouses, which are basic but clean and welcoming resting places after a day of trekking. Accommodation is limited, especially at higher altitudes, so you may stay in a twin/double room or a bed in a dormitory. The bed mattresses are usually firm, and there are shared shower and toilet facilities. The dining halls in the teahouses offer limited meal choices.

We recommend that you bring water purification tablets and a water bottle with you. Mosaic supports responsible tourism, so we don’t encourage buying bottled water in the Himalayan region since there’s no proper disposal system for plastic bottles. You can fill your water bottle along the way since there’s plenty of water available, and most brands of purification tablets take just 30 minutes to make the water safe to drink. We recommend drinking at least 3 to 4 liters of water per day while trekking.

You can keep any luggage you won’t need during the trek securely at your hotel in Pokhara.

Walking poles are not necessary but they can be helpful when going downhill and on steep climbs. You can buy them in Pokhara and they can be easily attached to your backpack when not in use.

Yes, there are many trekking shops that sell equipment at a lower price than at developed countries. However, the quality may not always be guaranteed. It is recommended to buy major items like trekking shoes before arriving in Nepal.

Yes, you can recharge your devices in the teahouses, but make sure to bring adapters as the plugs may be different. Some teahouses may charge a fee for electricity.

Showers are available at the teahouses, but they may be shared and you will have to pay for hot water. As you go higher, it may get colder and you may not want to shower as often.

The amount of money you will need depends on your spending habits. $10 per day is a rough estimate for extra drinks.

You will need to bring a backpack that is big enough for your personal gear, water, camera, snacks, sunscreen, and hat. If you want to hire a porter, they can carry up to 20kg of weight for two people.

If you get sick, you will usually descend to a lower altitude. If you are seriously ill, an emergency helicopter evacuation service can be arranged. It is important to have travel insurance that covers high altitude trekking and emergency services. Altitude sickness is a real concern, so familiarize yourself with the symptoms and inform your guide immediately if you experience any. Guides carry basic medicine and first aid equipment.

We hope these answers are helpful. If you have any further questions, please contact us.