Visiting Annapurna Base Camp in May is one of the best times during the spring season: March, April, and May are popular months for the trek to visit Annapurna Base Camp (or Annapurna base camp trek in May). This trek route in the Annapurna region is not difficult compared to other high-altitude treks in the Everest trek region. The ABC trek is suitable for all kinds of travelers, with the maximum high altitude at 4,130m,13,549 feet.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek in May, during the spring season: March, April, and May, the meadows and forest will be in full bloom with riots of colors of wildflowers, especially rhododendron comes in great varieties from bush to tall trees. Regarding my previous experience from the ABC trek in May highly recommend this month to start the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for life amazing trekking holiday experience.
What the trekkers expect in May in the Annapurna Region Trek (or ABC trek in May), an incredibly helpful article shared through Nepal Spirit is the following.
Weather
In May, the climate-temperature would be neither much hot not too cold, the days are quite warm nor night with early morning will be chilling as well as shouldn’t worry about the rain and can find such beautiful weather during the May and can able to see a clear sky with wonderful visibility, the best weather condition can get along the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in May.
During May, the average daytime temperature at lower altitudes is around +23 degrees Celsius during sunshine. The higher you go, the colder it gets. As you ascend to the higher zone above 4,000m would be cold in the evening and morning, and the temperature goes 10 degrees Celsius that in depends on the weather conditions. Overall, the weather conditions will be perfect in the Annapurna region in May.
Trip Highlights
- Explore beautiful ethnic villages surrounding the spring flora and fauna.
- Trekking into a lovely, enchanting rhododendron and pine tree forest with daily amazing views.
- Enjoying daily views of snowcapped mountains includes 7, the highest Dhaulagiri & 8, the high Manaslu.
- Wonderful overnight sleep at Annapurna base camp at 4130m.
- Spectacular sunrise and best views of the glacier from ABC.
- Natural treatment: A bath in a hot spring at Jhinu.
- Enchanting sunrise and innumerable mountains view from Poon Hill.
- Explore the beautiful city of Pokhara before & after the trek.
- The scenic bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
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How difficult is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in May?
Annapurna Base Camp trek is not difficult compared to other trek routes in Nepal Himalaya; it is a moderate trekking trail through tropical Nepalese villages and does not require an advanced physical fitness level. Novice travelers can start this trek to the Annapurna trek in May and enjoy the pleasing holiday adventure time with the nature paradise in the ABC foothill trip.
May brings dry, warm, and stable weather conditions in the Annapurna region (or Annapurna base camp in May). Adding colors of wildflowers to the gorgeous green hill affixes joy to the trek. So, there is no risk of any difficulties while trekking in ABC during May.
If you are following the Ghorepani-Poon Hill trail to ABC, your part of your body gets adapted and acclimatized well to high altitude along the route. Previous experience trekkers can do this trip in a short holiday and more easily. On this trek, you will reach the maximum elevation of 4,130 meters above sea level. Some may feel symptoms of altitude sickness, but if you trek slowly, maintain hydration, and take proper rest, you can walk easily to the base of the giant peaks.
Travel Tips
As my previous ABC trek experience, please share with you guys the following tips about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Ma. Do not hesitate to share your wonderful experiences with others as much as possible share it.
Accommodation and Food
Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp trail in May will be a busy season. You can find almost similar lodges- teahouses (accommodation), while there are more than 56 lodges along the Annapurna base trail. A few villages also provide fancy hotels such as Ghorepani and Ghandrung, and do not forget a gootime d time through the best local trek operator manages all standard lodges along the ABC trek period. If you are trekking to Annapurna base camp in May, you are required to make the advance lodges booking because there a very less amount of teahouses after the Chomrung village.
Food
Do not worry much about the food and beverages along the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking can easily find meals through lodges and beverages at a local restaurant. It is also of rule that through the Annapurna lodges management committee, breakfast and dinner must be eaten at the same lodge where you spend the overnight sleep. Lunch can be eaten at different tropical local places, overall we can find Nepali hygienic food, as well as western continental Indian and Chinese food, can able to choose from the food menu.
Beverage
On this trek, you require as much water as possible; carrying a personal water bottle is a must. Soft drinks, snacks, and beer are available in most tea houses. At least drinks 3-4 liters of water a day to avoid dehydration and altitude sickness, and can easily get a bottle of mineral water from the lodges and costing $1-2 for each liter.
Start Your Trek Early
You require to walk every day 5-6 hours before reaching Annapurna Base Camp and you need also extra time for the daily lunch break, soft drink break if you start your trek every day early after breakfast as per your ABC trek itinerary, you will get enough hours for exploration even more details, which are also top tips for you.
Requirement Permits
While you are planning a trek to Annapurna Base Camp in May, you need to obtain an Annapurna conservation area entry fee and a TIMS card, both ABC trek permit you can obtain in Kathmandu and Pokhara city. Both trek route permits are necessary; without them, no one can start your ABC trek.
Annapurna conservation entry costs you NPR 3000 in USD 26 per person. It can be changed in dollars as per the daily dollar conversion rate. TIMS costs you NPR 1000 in USD 9 per person; it can also be changed in dollars as per the daily dollar conversion rate.
Trek Equipment
Trekking equipment is a very important thing before starting your ABC trip. If you do not have the following recommended Annapurna base camp trek equipment, you can also shop in Kathmandu after arrival in Kathmandu, but time is important for looking it up; however, visit our Annapurna base camp trekking equipment for your better packing list.
Additional Tips
While you are planning a high altitude zone, the weather climate could change frequently, even at Annapurna base camp, during May, who knows. As per my previous ABC trek experience, I highly advise you all to be prepared and carry the necessary trip equipment for your trek. Annapurna Base Camp Trek in May would be busy as usual, but sometimes lodges- teahouses can be booked after the Comrung village. Due to the lack of lodging, you may also have to stand in queues for meals. Possible to book the accommodation in advance, which can be fully prepared by your trek operator, Nepal Spirit Adventure, a Nepal-based local experience Trek Company.
Trek to ABC in May, the day is short and the night will be a long hour, that’s why better to start your trek right after early morning breakfast. It helps you to reach your destination earlier, and you can enjoy your trip. The cold mornings and nights are harder to cope with, so pack some warm clothes and other accessories during the trek.
Annapurna Base Camp trek is not harder than the Everest Base Camp Trek, but there was a problem after the Chumrung villages better you trek with a guide and porter. Feel always positive and walk slowly as much as you can to make it comfortable. Do not rush, and it is not like a day hike. Drink at least 3-4 liters of water a day and hydrate yourself; the body dehydrates faster as you ascend the higher altitudes.
Pack with you some fruit juices or some energy chocolate bar, but water can buy water from every teahouse or local restaurant. In cases, you see any symptoms of Altitude Sickness, do not hesitate to alert your trek guide or a partner, as well as feel a terrible headache, he immediately walks down to the lower altitude zone, which is one of the best treatments for altitude sickness, and rest till you are fine.
Do not forget to carry enough Nepalese rupees cash for the trek because there are no bank ATMs in the ABC trekking route. Public display of affection on not welcome, and wearing revealing dresses will earn you unwanted criticism. It is rude to click people's pictures without their permission. Ask them first if you wish to click their picture with your camera.
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Final Words
You can never say no when you get an invitation to the delightful views of the majestic Himalayas in Nepal, while May is one of the best times to visit the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. If you can spare your time to trek in May, you should surely go for it and definitely, and this trek will be a lifetime highlight, and happy to share it with others.
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