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Drive205 kmStayCampsAlt2600 m Reach Rishikesh in the morning. Reporting time at Nepali Farm Circle/ Natraj Chowk is 07:00 AM. (Note: The pickup time is fixed). Upon arrival at Chopta base camp at 5 PM, get served with hot tea and snacks followed by a lip-smacking dinner. Overnight stay in camps surrounded by dwarfed hills and vast valleys. Camps in Chopta for night stay
Trek10 kmStayCampsAlt4000 m Wake up at Chopta Base Camp and after a hot breakfast, the trek from Chopta to Tungnath begins at 8 AM. The total trek is about 5 km long one side. Upon reaching Tungnath, you can explore the famous Tungnath temple, known to be at least 1000 years old. It is the highest Shiva Temple and one of Panch Kedars. Tungnath Temple The day is not over yet, as you trek further 1.5 Kms on to the Chandrashila peak, located at a height of around 4000 mts. You can see the 360 views of Himalayas from the summit. After spending some time on the summit, you start the descent back to Chopta, where you will be camping again for the night.
Trek5 kmDrive205 km Start the day at the break of dawn with a steaming breakfast. After Breakfast you will be driving down Sari Village. Start your 2.5 Kms trek to Deoriatal Trek. Trek back to Sari village and start your journey back to Rishikesh. You will reach Rishikesh around 7 pm. Chopta Chandrashila Tungnath Deoriatal Trek ends here.
FAQs
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.
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.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.