Best season for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Published on: January 29, 2018
Best Season for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna Base Camp trekking is probably the best legendary and classical trekking in the world. The trekking to Annapurna offers the breath stopping mountain views, opportunity of experience the typical Nepali village, local people, culture and way of living traditional life in Himalaya in Nepal. The trekking starts from the chill city of Pokhara and drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghorepani. An early morning hike to Poonhill offers the spectacular sunrise and some of the amazing mountain views such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, Nilgiri and other Himalayan snowcapped peak. Continuously route goes passing through spectacular and tranquil landscapes, charming Gurung and magar villages, lush green Rhododendron, bamboo and alpine forests to the final destination, Annapurna Base camp (4130 m).

Highlights of ABC Trek

  • Explore Chill city of Pokhara.
  • Poon Hill station for Sunrise and Himalayan views.
  • Experience the traditional culture and lifestyle of local people.
  • Machhapuchchhre Base Camp
  • Annapurna Base Camp and digital views of surrounding Himalayas such as Annapurna I, Annapurna II,
  • Annapurna II, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Himchuli and beyond.
  • Hot spring at Jhinu Dada.

When to go?
From mid-September to November and March to May are the best season for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. June to August is heavy rainfall but also this is best time for botanists and has clear sky sometime. During the months of March, April and May the trail offers grand spectacles of blooming rhododendron flowers. Hiking to Poonhil, a vantage point offers the most brilliant views on Earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits of Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Annapurna (8091 m) and other peaks, gradually become visible magically before your eyes. It is the best opportunity to wetness the beauty of Annapurna region in a short Period of time. If you would like to avoid the crow we recommend winter season from December to January. The temperature is cold in morning and evening but mountain views are splendid.

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