Ultimate Annapurna Base Camp TREKKING Guide (& ABC vs EBC)
Channel: The Departure Brief
Date: 2023-10-04

Well that sure was a journey! Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill definitely did not disappoint. Ok, maybe the views at Poon Hill did disappoint, but who cares. Being surrounded by gigantic, majestic, Himalayan mountains is now and forever will be my happy place.

In this guide to trekking Annapurna Base Camp we answer the following questions:
where is Annapurna Base Camp?
How to get to Annapurna Base Camp?
How difficult is Annapurna Base Camp?
How to prepare for Annapurna Base Camp?
What to pack for Annapurna Base Camp?
And, is Everest Base Camp or Annapurna harder?

As promised, here is a basic packing list for trekking Annapurna Base Camp over an 8-9 day trek:
3-4 woollen shirts
1 Down jacket
1 Waterproof jacket
1 pair of trekking pants
1 pair of normal pants 
1 pair of shorts
4-5 pairs of socks
4-5 pairs of underwear
1 pair of waterproof trekking shoes
1 pair of shoes/slippers to change into
Thermals to sleep in
Sleeping bag
Beanie, buff, gloves and sun glasses
Camera, batteries and battery pack
Day pack (if using a porter)
Rain cover for day pack
Deck of cards and/or book
Toiletries (inc. Caffe cream, bandages, strapping tape, anti-inflammatories, paracetamol, altitude sickness meds)
2 drink bottles and purification tablets
A great attitude!

Thinking about trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, I’d love to answer any of your questions in the comments. 

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Other expeditions: 
Everest Base Camp (Nepal): https://youtu.be/0UY_Ikf9bgw?si=qP7U5M7mRr-0z7iY
Mt Kinabalu (Borneo - SE Asia’s Tallest Mountain): https://youtu.be/UaebaZ1dP_c?si=FUsQT1Bo24iP9e57
Mt Agung (Indonesia): https://youtu.be/qp-YT-6rKmc?si=2tajG0q5wOb_kdge

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