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Nepal, a mysterious small country on the other side of the Himalayas, has more gods than people and more temples than houses. It is known as the "Land of Gods" and was rated by the BBC as "a world tourist destination that must be visited in a lifetime."
It is located at the top of the world and has 8 of the 10 highest peaks on the earth. It is blessed with unique natural conditions, so many world-class trekking routes in Nepal have emerged, such as PH, ABC, ACT, MHT, EBC, etc.
▲On the way to PH 
▲On the way to ACT 
▲On the way to EBC
Today I will focus on explaining the ABC route in detail. Before going to Nepal, you must know these points!
ABC stands for Annapurna Base Camp. It's the world's most accessible 8,000-meter snow mountain base camp and one of the most popular world-class trekking routes in China.
360° snow-capped mountains are within reach, and you can see Fishtail Peak and Annapurna South Peak at the closest distance. Moreover, each section of the snow-capped mountains in our route includes both sunrise and sunset periods, so you can easily enjoy great scenery.
The route is very classic and mature, with complete facilities. The inns along the way provide hot water for bathing (200-300 Nepali currency). The road is clear and mostly paved with stone.
There are villages along the way that provide accommodation and tea, making food and accommodation convenient. You can even "touch" the snow-capped mountains up close while drinking coffee or cola every day.
This high-altitude entry-level hiking route requires light luggage throughout the entire journey, and the cost is even lower than some domestic hiking routes, but what you see is the ceiling-level scenery, including forest meadows, snow-capped mountains, canyon waterfalls, streams, etc.
Mid-September to mid-November
The best time to hike is when the sun shines brightly on the mountain every day. With so many people, hotels are in short supply and reservations are needed in advance.
Mid-November to the end of February
Winter is Nepal's dry season, and on clear days, you can see snow-capped mountains and avoid crowds. However, the high altitudes can be cold, with lower temperatures, making hiking on icy and snowy roads more challenging.
Early March to early May
The best hiking season besides autumn is when rape blossoms, cherry blossoms, and azaleas complement the snow-capped mountains, creating a magnificent scene.
Two-thirds of the annual rainfall is concentrated in this season, so the chance of seeing the true beauty of the snow-capped mountains is very low.
The city hotels provided by China-TravelNote are rated 4 stars online and are relatively comfortable. During the hike, you will stay in mountain inns, which mainly have multi-person rooms and public toilets, and the conditions are relatively harsh.
Nepalese food has a strong curry flavor, which many tourists may not be used to. It is recommended to bring some pickled snacks to improve your diet.
Meals during the hike may be relatively simple, mostly consisting of local Nepalese curry meals. Of course, our hiking guides will also do their best to prepare special dishes that are suitable for Chinese babies. Stay tuned...
It is recommended that you bring a power bank. Charging will be charged in some places, and there may be power outages.
It can be washed in most places, just don't wash it for too long, but it is not recommended to wash it at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters.
It is recommended to bring a pair of trekking poles to reduce the impact on the knees.
Externally locked trekking poles can only be checked in, but foldable ones can be brought on board with a small bag.
You can exchange Nepalese rupees with the staff at the Nepal airport or the exchange office of a Chinese restaurant.
It is recommended to exchange about 1,000 RMB for the entire trip, and you can exchange more later if it is not enough (local cash is still required in most places in Nepal).
Chinese passport holders can apply for a visa on arrival in Nepal for free (if arriving by plane); if entering Nepal by land, you still need to apply for a visa in advance.
Prepare your original passport, filled-in entry card and visa on arrival form, and a 2-inch photo with a white background.
To apply for a mountaineering permit and environmental guarantee, bring a copy of your passport and a 2-inch photo with a white background.
Prepare two outdoor backpacks (holding 4 days' luggage, each piece of luggage not exceeding 15 kg, one for yourself and one for the porter).
Each person is only allowed to carry a maximum of US$5,000 (or equivalent) in cash upon entry or exit. Anything exceeding this value must be declared, otherwise it will be inspected and the money may be confiscated. Upon arrival at the airport, you can exchange a small amount for Nepalese rupees for tipping, and you can also exchange rupees at a local bank.
1 US dollar is equivalent to about 130 Nepalese rupees
1 RMB is equivalent to about 18 Nepalese rupees
(The exchange rate is for reference only. The specific exchange rate is subject to the local exchange rate of the day.)
Hotel sockets are mainly two-way round-head sockets, so it is recommended to purchase universal conversion plugs in advance.
Most major tourist cities in Nepal have Wi-Fi coverage, and communication and internet access are generally available. However, communication in the mountainous areas during the hike may be poor, and there may be no internet access. It is recommended to activate international roaming or a local phone card such as NCELL (which can be purchased in advance on Taobao).
Nepal is a country where tipping is common. When a worker helps you carry your luggage, he or she will ask for a tip after the work is done. If you don't want to tip, you must refuse the worker from the beginning.
Tip reference:
1. Hotel waiters, porters, drivers, etc. are charged 50-100RS, about 3-5 RMB.
2. Tips for porters are one of their important sources of income. If you are satisfied with the services of the porters and guides, it is recommended to tip the porters $5/day and the guides $10-15/day at the end of the hike.
Nepal time is 2 hours and 15 minutes later than Beijing time.
Nepalese people greet each other by putting their hands together and saying "NAMASTE". The official language is Nepali, but English is commonly used in tourist-related places.
Right-hand drive, keep left, road conditions are poor, and it is recommended to wear a mask.
The local water quality is poor, so you can buy bottled drinking water in the supermarket.
Local ladies should not wear revealing clothes or tights; it is not appropriate to wear slippers when visiting temples, and skirts and pants should preferably be above the knee.
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