How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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Transportation
High-speed Afrosiyob train
Accomodation
Tashkent: Inspira S Hotel ★★★★ Samarkand: Siab Premium Hotel ★★★★ (or Alexander Hotel ★★★★) Bukhara: Ramada Encore by Wyndham ★★★★ * All hotels are booked on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Departure from
Kathmandu
Tour type
Spiritual and Historical
Meals
Breakfast
Language
English
Group Size
45+

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Embark on a deeply spiritual and culturally rich journey through the historic cities of Uzbekistan — visiting Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. This exclusive Cultural & Ziyarat Tour combines sacred shrines, breathtaking Islamic architecture, and the warmth of Central Asian hospitality. Walk in the footsteps of great scholars and saints, visit the resting places of the righteous, and return home with a heart full of barakah.

Highlights

Hast Imam Complex & Muyi Muborak Museum (Holy Quran of Caliph Uthman)
Imam Al-Bukhari Complex
Hazrati Daniyar (Saint Daniel Tomb)
Registan Square — Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor & Tillya-Kori Madrasas
Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (Amir Temur Tomb)
Bibi-Khanym Mosque & Ulugh Beg Observatory
Poi Kalon Complex — Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque, Mir Arab Madrasa
Ark Fortress & Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble
Chor Minor & historic Trading Domes

Day 1 :

Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport — Meet & greet by your guide
Transfer to Inspira S Hotel — Early check-in & rest
10:00 AM — Tashkent City Tour begins
Hast Imam Complex — One of the holiest sites in Tashkent, home to the oldest Quran in the world
Islamic Civilization Center — Muyi Muborak Museum, housing the Holy Quran of Caliph Uthman
Magic City Park — Free time to explore
Overnight at Inspira S Hotel, Tashkent ★★★★

Day 2 :

Day 2 — Tashkent to Samarkand

Breakfast at hotel & transfer to Tashkent Railway Station
Depart on the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand (approx. 2 hrs)
Check-in at Siab Premium Hotel, Samarkand ★★★★
Registan Square — Marvel at the magnificent ensemble of three madrasas: Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kori
Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum — Tomb of the great Amir Temur (Tamerlane)
Bibi-Khanym Mosque — One of the largest mosques of the medieval Islamic world
Siab Bazaar — Vibrant local market at the foot of the mosque
Overnight at Siab Premium Hotel, Samarkand ★★★★

Day 3 :

Day 3 — Samarkand Ziyarat Day

Breakfast at hotel
Imam Al-Bukhari Complex — Visit the magnificent shrine and mosque complex of one of Islam’s greatest hadith scholars
Hazrati Daniyar — The revered tomb of Saint Daniel, a place of great spiritual significance
Ulugh Beg Observatory — Discover the remarkable contributions of astronomer-sultan Ulugh Beg to science and Islamic learning
Overnight at Siab Premium Hotel, Samarkand ★★★★

Day 4 :

Day 4 — Samarkand to Bukhara

Half Day Bukhara City Tour:
- Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble — A serene square with a historic pool surrounded by madrasas and a khanqah
- Nodir Devonbegi Madrasa — Striking façade with mythical birds and sun motifs
- Magoki-Attori Mosque — One of the oldest surviving mosques in Central Asia
- Overnight at Ramada Encore by Wyndham, Bukhara ★★★★

Day 5 :

Day 5 — Bukhara Full Day

Breakfast at hotel
Full Day Bukhara City Tour:
- Poi Kalon Complex — The iconic ensemble including the towering Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque, and Mir Arab Madrasa
- Ark Fortress — The ancient royal citadel at the heart of old Bukhara
- Bolo Hauz Mosque — Elegant 18th-century mosque with a stunning wooden columned verandah
- Chor Minor — The charming “Four Minarets” gate house
- Trading Domes — Historic covered bazaars for silks, carpets, and spices
- Evening — Old City walking tour
- Evening departure by train to Tashkent
- Overnight at Inspira S Hotel, Tashkent ★★★★

Day 6 :

Day 6 — Tashkent Shopping Day

Breakfast at hotel
Chorsu Bazaar — One of Central Asia’s oldest and most vibrant markets
Samarkand Darvoza — Local shopping centre for textiles, ceramics, and gifts
Souvenir shops — Silk products, hand-painted ceramics, dried fruits, and spices
Overnight at Inspira S Hotel, Tashkent ★★★★

Day 7 :

Day 7 — Departure

Early breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
✈️ Departure — Ma’a salama! May Allah accept your ziyarat.

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