ANNAPURNA TREK: DO’S AND DONT’S

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Overview

Hidden in the luscious mountains of central Nepal, the Annapurna circuit is a trek of a total length of about 170-230 km, but may vary upon the route of transport. The trail passes Between two different serene valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif. 

Annapurna Trek is best for green panthers who have bold spirits and a yearning for a defensive mother earth experience. The snow-capped mountains, isolated communities, and local monasteries of Annapurna Trek are the pivot reason to have your visit. The trek is situated in central Nepal with an accumulated length of 170-230 km and is generally 16-20 days long. 

The height of Annapurna 1 Main is 8091m and the highest point of this trek is Thorong La Pass.

This Thorong La Pass is approximately 5416m i.e, 17769 ft high, so you can imagine the picturesque view from the endpoint. 

The best recommended time to visit 

This incessantly beautiful mountainous trek should be visited in early October, December, and Late February-April months. Or else heavy monsoon rain makes it difficult for trekkers to travel. Additionally, in the rare case, the conditions might no dangerous.

In the month of February-march,  the conditions are hot and bumpy on the lower section but crisp with snow at the highest level and the Thorong la pass. 

If you are a solo-travelers there isn’t any restriction but trekking in groups is more accessible. The early hours of the trek seem easy but if incessant at high altitude, it may get little off the road. 

The Final Day-Muktinath to Jamson would be the most fascinating interval of your life. Must experience!

Let us discuss the Do’s And Dont’s before going on an Annapurna circuit. 

THE DO’S

– In day-to-day life, being physically fit is the necessity of an hour but while on a trek it’s Pivotal. Gear up your shoes a few days off the trek.

– Adapt The local communities their culture and their beliefs. 

– Take with your an adequate amount of cash, The ATM won’t be there and the network is almost always gone for UPI or other alternatives.

Visit the ATMs in Kathmandu And Pokhara because these are some of the places with ATM accessibility.

-Take your ID, a passport photograph, and other essential documents.

– Be Humble and Kind to locals, being in a highly local area they aren’t aware of your culture and lifestyle.

– Take the Purification method along with you for water purification.

– Avoid buses in the mountains as the rugged roads may lead to nausea instead by walk.

– Carry solar Power banks for being connected through phones. Electricity isn’t there in most of the spots.

– The Trek is prolonged, stay hydrated and survive only on healthy food.

Follow the instructions of the guide, if any.

– Help other fellow members who may get lost during the trek.

– You can leave the mark on stones in case any partner gets deviated.

– Wear Comfortable clothes while trekking.

– Have a First-aid kit.

– Always carry a Torch for night stay in camps.

THE DON’TS

-Do not cover your ears while trekking.

– Not to wander off the trek.

– Do not carry non-reusable items.

– Don’t throw the waste on the trail instead carry them back with you.

– Don’t be lethargic.

– Don’t feed wild animals, they may attack you.

– Do not wear cotton clothes at high altitudes instead go for synthetic clothes.

– No plastic bottles.

– No price negotiation in ACAP area, as things may get expensive there.

– Do not explicitly talk about beef, as the cows are scared for Nepalese communities.

– Without anyone’s permission, do not click pictures.

– By chance, don’t touch any child’s head, it’s highly insulting to them.

– Do not over-flex in the outskirts.

– Avoid promoting begging as this may lead you to problems.

Some of the BARE ESSENTIALS that you may take along are,

– Two jumpers

– One pair of shorts

– Two thermal Tops

– One pair of waterproof pants.

– One gore tex jacket

– spare pair of inside shoes

– a good pair of waterproof hiking boots.

– a personal hygiene kit

– 1 beanie and 1 buff.

– 1-2 pair of thick gloves.

The Annapurna trek 

It is quite affordable on account of accommodation and food, this place is heaven for trekkers who want to visit a highly difficult trek in the mighty Himalayas region. If the weather conditions are favourable this place is like the walk in the park, else you may have to face extreme environment conditions.