There are some places where you get to enjoy the majestic wonders of Mother Nature and the Himalayan wilderness together! Nepal as a home of mountains and diverse landscape offers breathtaking trekking regions where one can quench their thirst of wilderness Himalayan adventure. Among these places, the Annapurna region is probably the most enticing and popular. In this trekking region, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route that takes trekkers to the base camp of the world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna, is the most popular one. Therefore, today’s blog is all about finding out the possibility of doing the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August.
Lots of people inquire with us about the possibility of doing trekking or tour activities in Nepal throughout the year. However, it may not be feasible to have momentous and hassle – free holiday activities throughout the year in Nepal especially in the particular trekking routes. Therefore, today’s blog is all about finding various pros and cons of doing trek in August. We will delve into finding out details about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August. If you wish to know about doing trekking in other trekking routes during this month of the year, then contact our travel planners or bloggers. Let’s now dig deep into the details of doing the ABC Trek in August.
When is the best time to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
At first, let’s find out about the best time to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Normally, the months of spring season (March – May) and autumn season (September – November) is considered as the best time to do the trek. During this time of the year, the weather is stable and skies are clear. These are the dry months where rainfall and snowfall rarely occurs even in the high altitude places. Therefore, trail is dry and okay to walk, ensuring hazard free walking with the great views of mountains. People avoid trekking in the months other than the spring and autumn season.
Off Season Trekking in Annapurna Nepal
Summer/monsoon seasons and winter seasons are considered as the off season for trekking in Nepal. However, there are few trekking routes where you can trek during the off season as well. For example, the Upper Mustang region of Nepal is in the rain shadow area which is possible to do trekking in any time of the year. Interestingly, the region is okay in terms of culture and nature to do trekking in the monsoon season. As an experienced travel blogger, I highly recommend you to avoid trekking in the Annapurna region of Nepal during the months of off season. However, careful planning and guidance from an experienced trekking guide can ensure an amazing off season trekking.
What are the famous trekking trips to do in Nepal on the month of August?
Winter season in Nepal is during the months of December, January, and February. The Summer / Monsoon season consists of June, July, and August. Among these months of off season, the months like early June, early December, late February, and late August are also considerably okay time to do trekking activities in Nepal.
This blog is also centered around the possibility of doing the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August. Lots of people prefer to do trekking in August lately due to various reasons. The major reason behind choosing the month of August is the tranquility. During this time of the year, even the commercial trekking routes have less number of trekkers.
Here is the list of the famous trekking trips which are okay to do in Nepal on the month of August:
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
- Upper Mustang Trek
- Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Mardi Himal Trek
- Gosaikunda Lake Trek
- Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Langtang Valley Trek
- Manaslu Circuit Trek
One thing is certain that you should refrain from trekking independently or solo during the month of monsoon or august. It is mandatory for trekkers to hire a trekking guide and do the trek from the Nepal Government registered trekking agency.
August Temperature and Climatic Conditions
The daytime temperature during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August ranges from 15 to 20 degree Celsius whereas the nighttime temperature ranges from 10 degree Celsius to 0 degree Celsius. The skies are clear for most of the days but not all the days of the itinerary. However, the vegetation looks spectacular due to consistent rainfall. In addition, the air quality becomes so clean as the monsoon season washes away lots of impurities. You may not get the clear day every day during the month of August but you can surely experience clear skies and open visibility during the trek. The trekking trail may be muddy and slippery but packing useful essentials and wearing correct gear can help to reduce hazards.
Trekking gear and equipment for monsoon trek in Nepal
Make sure that you are traveling with right kinds of apparels, gear, and equipment. Pack the raincoat, sweat pants & t-shirts, sturdy hiking boots okay to walk on rain, waterproof backpack, trekking poles, and hat. You can pack the sandals too which can be very handful to walk during the rainfall especially in the lower – altitude places.
How to prepare for Nepal trek in August?
You must not forget the fact that you are doing the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August. The journey in itself is an adventure towards the foothill of the world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8091 m). In an average, trekkers have to walk for about 6 to 7 hours a day. Therefore, you must be in a good shape physically with strong cardio – vascular abilities. Pack the essentials and always keep at least one or two days as a reserve day for contingency purpose. Always hire a trekking guide from an authentic trekking agency to do trek in August.
Do I get cheaper costs for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August?
The cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August is slightly cheaper than the regular peak season trekking package. However, the difference in price is not high as the services included in both packages are similar. In addition, there are no special discounts on the Short 5 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek route during the off season as well. Yes, in the city areas, the cost of the accommodation may become less than during the peak season.
At the end of this blog, this blogger recommends you that you can do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in August. All you have to do is pack the essentials, hire a trekking guide, buy a trekking package from trekking agency, and maintain a positive mindset.
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