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I'm planning to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek in late October this year, and I wanted to get some honest opinions from people who've actually done it.

A bit about me:

• I'm 25 years old.
• I've never done a multi-day trek before. This would be my first real trek.
• I'm not an athlete, but I'm in decent health.
• I have around 3–4 months to prepare, and I'm fully committed to training.
• My plan is to gradually build up to walking around 10 km every day, along with stair climbing, strength training (especially legs and core), and carrying a loaded backpack on some walks.
• My goal is to take preparation seriously rather than just show up and hope for the best.

From what I've read, the Annapurna Circuit seems challenging mainly because of the altitude and the long consecutive days of hiking, rather than requiring technical climbing skills.

My questions are:

1. Is it realistic for someone with zero trekking experience to complete the Annapurna Circuit with 3–4 months of dedicated preparation?
2. Or am I being overly ambitious and should I first do a few easier multi-day treks?
3. If you were in my position, what would you focus on during training?
4. Are there any mistakes first-time trekkers commonly make that I should avoid?

I'd really appreciate honest feedback. If you think this is a bad idea, please tell me why. If you think it's achievable, I'd love to hear what made the biggest difference in your preparation.

Hi everyone, im from jammu india and want to explore nepal.

I saw muktinath temple and wanna go there so badly...... that is the main place i wanna go and anything which will come in the route

So i wanna know what time should i come
How much budget should i keep
Also please tell me if transportation is expensive or not if yes i will transport my bike through railways

Please help me
Thanks in advance

Heya all! So finally my long term wish to go for trekking is about to be ticked, we four friends are planning our first trek to ABC in November 2026 with the Trek The Himalayas ( TTH ) organisation. I have few doubts in mind

We are choosing a very ambitious trek as our first one and we wanna be fully prepared from our side at least - things which are in our circle of control - body endurance, stamina, breath control, strength and resistance, knowing the trail, shutting down the ego that I've to climb the BC anyhow

For the physical part - we're maximizing our cardio at the gym apart from strength training - currently treadmilling at 20° / 5 speed / 30 min with 8 kg Bagpack on shoulders / Legs Workout / Core workout / Farmers Walk / Stairmaster - 2500-3000 steps with same bagpack / uphill and downhill movement

For breath control - Mindfulness practices, Deep Breathing, three rounds of breath practice, Spirometer

Apart from physically - what can I prepare for? Forgot to mention, I'm an Ex-Smoker , smoked for 1.5 years and left it a couple of weeks back

Since we still have 120 days - how do we at least stand a chance that we complete and reach BC

I’m planning a 20-day India-Nepal trip with my female friend and want to experience the country beyond the tourist spots. Mountains, treks, temples, local food, culture, hidden gems, tell me your favorites! My friend is obsessed with the lifestyle of the girls there as they’re open minded and helpful.

If you’ve been there (or you’re from Nepal), drop your best recommendations or DM me. I’d love to connect! 🇳🇵✨

Hi! I’m going to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek (starting from Chame and including Tilicho Lake) in August. I have a few questions:
- What sleeping bag do you recommend? What comfort temperature should it be rated for?
- Is a guide mandatory? (There are six of us.)
- Do you recommend taking the bus to Besisahar or arranging private transportation?
- Is there any problem if we don’t have reservations at the teahouses?

Thanks a lot!

Recommendations, things to do, places to visit?

I’m flying to Kathmandu in 3 days and plan on trekking Annapurna in 6 days, from Tal up and round to Marpha.

Is it possible for me to do this trek solo? How do I navigate the permits requiring a guide? And travel insurance not covering solo trekking without a guide?

Any and all advice is welcomed and appreciated!

Hi everyone,
I’m from Bangalore, India, and I’m planning to do the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek this October. This will be my first multi-day Himalayan trek. The only trek I’ve done before is Kudremukh in Karnataka (around 25 km in a day), so I’m still a beginner when it comes to high-altitude trekking.

I have a few questions:

1. Is hiring a licensed guide currently compulsory for foreign trekkers on the ABC route? I’ve seen mixed information online.
2. Are there any recent changes to permits, trail conditions, landslides, or route closures that I should know about for October? ([Nepal Tourism Board](https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card?utm\_source=chatgpt.com)⁠)
3. Is ABC a reasonable choice for someone with my experience, provided I prepare well?
4. Any tips on fitness, packing, or things you wish you had known before your first ABC trek?

Also, if anyone is planning to do the ABC trek in October and is open to having a trekking partner, feel free to comment or send me a DM. It would be great to connect!
Thanks in advance!

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Hi everyone,

I'm a 19-year-old male planning my first solo trip to Nepal from Delhi, probably around September or October, and I'd love some advice from people who have already been there.

My main destination is Pokhara, but I also want to visit a few other beautiful places if they're worth it. I'm looking for peaceful places with great mountain views, nature, short hikes, local culture, and good food. I'm not interested in partying.

A few questions:

- What would be a realistic budget for 7 days (excluding flights, or including them if you're coming from Delhi)?

- Is Pokhara worth spending 3–4 days in?

- Which other places should I visit? (Kathmandu, Bandipur, Chitwan, Ghandruk, Nagarkot, or anywhere else?)

- What's the cheapest way to travel between places?

- Are buses comfortable, or should I take domestic flights?

- Any hidden gems or less-crowded places you'd recommend?

- Is Nepal safe for a 19-year-old solo male traveler?

- Any scams, safety tips, or things first-time visitors should know?

- Is September/October a good time to visit?

- How much should I budget for food, accommodation, transport, and activities?

I'm a budget traveler, so I'm happy staying in hostels, guesthouses, or homestays if they're clean and safe.

I'd really appreciate itinerary suggestions or any tips from your own experience. Thanks!