Can a beginner do ABC trek?
Can a beginner do ABC trek? With some training, preparation and a good team around you, it's a goal that's achievable for so many. If you want to get started on an “easier” trip, we think that Annapurna Base Camp is the perfect trek for beginners.
Can a beginner do Annapurna Circuit?
Annapurna Circuit Trek is also suitable for beginners as well as first-timer hikers.
Is Annapurna Circuit harder than Everest Base Camp?
If you're unsure of your mountaineering abilities, Annapurna is a slightly less taxing circuit. There are fewer steep climbs and the average altitude is much lower. Plus, instead of being funnelled into the Khumbu Valley on Everest, you can choose from a variety of trails, some of which don't exceed 2000m in altitude.
How fit do you need to be for Annapurna Base Camp?
We recommend a good level of fitness for both our Annapurna Sanctuary trek and our Everest Base Camp trek. Generally speaking you'll be trekking for 10 – 12 Km's (6 to 7.5 miles) a day, so it's a good idea to start training in the hills around your home well before setting out to Nepal.
Which is harder Annapurna or K2?
Now, K2 is either the most or 2nd most difficult 8000er at the least (Annapurna is more dangerous but K2 is considered harder) and K2 has the 2nd least amount of oxygen of any peak on Earth.