Annapurna Base Camp Trek

As I depart this morning for my trek to the Annapurna Base Camp, I am both nervous and excited. There are too many unknowns not to be nervous. What will the weather be like? How cold will it be at night? Will the food agree with me? Am I bringing the right equipment? Will I be affected by altitude sickness? Simultaneously, however, it is all these fears that make the trek more adventurous and more exciting.

Originally, I had signed up for a group trek, but apparently it was only going to be me and another couple, and the other couple had to cancel last minute. I now am going to get a private porter/guide and luckily for the same price as before. Although usually a private trek is preferred and more expensive, I was looking forward to meeting the others in the group. But, after a little research, I realized that I will be hiking along a common trail and therefore will look forward to meeting the other trekkers. I can also have more say in setting our hiking pace. In addition, I have already met Subash, my guide, and although only 23, his English is great, he seems friendly though a little shy, and I feel like we are going to be great hiking partners.

6 Replies to “Annapurna Base Camp Trek”

  1. Andrew, I enjoyed reading about your trek and can’t wait to see photos and hear about the actual experience. I know you’ll have a great time. –Elliot

  2. Good luck! Coca tea helped a lot with the altitude in Peru, in case there’s any available.

  3. Yes. You can purchase a 3G sim card. I didn’t have one, but based on those who did, it looked like they had service all the way up to Sinuwa.

  4. Thanks Andrew! Would you know of reliable providers? I can purchase them when I am in Kathmandu right?

  5. I am not sure of which provider to use, but you should be able to find the best deal by waiting to purchase it in Kathmandu.

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