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About this guide

# About Amigo Treks & This Annapurna Guide

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Guide is an independent planning resource published by Amigo Treks & Expedition, a Nepal-based trekking company. For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, its purpose is to help travellers make safer, better-informed route, season, budget and preparation decisions before requesting a trip.

**Kathmandu**Local coordination

**Annapurna region**Editorial focus

**Named**Authors and reviewers

**Open**Corrections process

DB
**By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**4 min read

**✓ Reviewed 21 Aug 2026**

Information checked against current official and local sources. Fees, access, permits and transport can change.
[Sources & methodology →](/data-methodology)

On this page

## Who we are

For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, amigo Treks & Expedition coordinates trekking journeys from Kathmandu, including guides, porters, permits, domestic transport and mountain lodging. This guide separates general planning information from trip-specific quotations and operating decisions.

Commercial links to Amigo trekking programs are labelled and open on the Amigo website. The presence of those links does not change the safety standard applied to editorial content.

## How the guide is produced

- One page is assigned one primary planning question to reduce duplication.

- For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, stable geographic facts are distinguished from changeable prices, flight arrangements, entry rules and seasonal conditions.

- Health information is educational and includes a medical disclaimer; it is not personal medical advice.

- Material errors can be reported through the contact page and are handled under the corrections policy.

## Editorial responsibility

Dinesh Bhusal serves as editorial lead. Niti Sharma reviews clarity, consistency and source presentation. For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, for medical decisions, travellers should consult an appropriate clinician; for current government procedures, they should use the responsible authority.

## Compare the same details

Before you book or set out for about our team, keep these details visible in the plan: Local coordination: Kathmandu; Editorial focus: Annapurna region; Authors and reviewers: Named; Corrections process: Open

Separate fixed official requirements from operator costs and personal spending. For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, a low headline price can omit transport, staff days, permits, meals, insurance, extra nights or the cost of a changed route.

- Ask for inclusions, exclusions and currency in writing.

- Record the source and date for each rule, fee or document claim.

- Keep a reserve for delays, route changes and extra accommodation.

## Read the quote before paying

For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, for about our team, compare the same items in every quotation: transport, permits, staff, rooms, meals, taxes, insurance, personal extras and the cost of an additional night. A low headline price is not useful if it leaves the route or contingency plan undefined.

For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, ask for the quotation date, currency, validity period, cancellation terms and the person responsible for changes. Keep a reserve for delays and do not assume a card, ATM or internet connection will work at every stop.

- Request inclusions and exclusions in writing.

- Confirm which current authority or operator source supports a rule or fee.

- Keep receipts and a separate reserve for route changes.

Continue planning

## Related planning guides

[Related guide
### Read the editorial policy

Continue with the related planning details.](/annapurna-base-camp/editorial-policy)[Related guide
### Read the corrections policy

Continue with the related planning details.](/annapurna-base-camp/corrections-policy)[Related guide
### See data methodology

Continue with the related planning details.](/annapurna-base-camp/data-methodology)[Related guide
### Contact the team

Continue with the related planning details.](/annapurna-base-camp/contact)

Useful answers

## Frequently asked questions

Is this the official website of Nepal tourism authorities?+
No. It is a specialist planning resource published by Amigo Treks & Expedition. Official requirements should be confirmed with the relevant Nepal authority.
Does Amigo Treks sell Annapurna trips?+
Yes. For About our team on Annapurna Base Camp, clearly labelled links lead to Amigo Treks programs, while the guide itself also explains trade-offs, risks and alternatives.
How does Amigo Treks ensure porter and staff welfare?+
We enforce strict load limits (maximum 20–25 kg per porter), provide proper mountain gear, insurance coverage, and fair wages in compliance with IPPG guidelines.
How are field updates integrated into this guide?+
Licensed guides returning from departures report changes in teahouse operations, trail washouts, and checkpoint procedures to update our live guidance.

## Sources & methodology

Use the dated sources below for the claims they support. Recheck time-sensitive permits, fees, transport and border procedures before booking.

[**National Trust for Nature Conservation — ACAP** ↗](https://www.ntnc.org.np/project/annapurna-conservation-area-project-acap)National Trust for Nature ConservationSupports: Annapurna Conservation Area management and conservation context

[**Nepal Tourism Board — TIMS and trekking information** ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)Nepal Tourism BoardSupports: Official Nepal trekking-document and visitor-planning context

[**CDC Yellow Book — high-altitude travel** ↗](https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/environmental-hazards-risks/high-altitude-travel-and-altitude-illness.html)Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSupports: Altitude-illness prevention, symptoms and descent-oriented medical guidance

Continue planning

## Related Annapurna Base Camp guides

[Fitness and preparation
### Difficulty & training

Read the Difficulty & training guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-difficulty)[Route overview
### Route map

Read the Route map guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-map)[Getting to the trail
### Pokhara to the trailhead

Read the Pokhara to the trailhead guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/pokhara-to-trailhead-transport)[Teahouse guide
### Accommodation

Read the Accommodation guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-accommodation)

Personalised planning

## Plan Your Annapurna Base Camp Journey

Tell our Kathmandu-based planning team your travel dates, group size and preferred pace. We will help you shape a realistic Annapurna Base Camp itinerary with clear inclusions and proper acclimatization buffers.

[Plan with Amigo Treks →](/contact#planning-enquiry)[Ask on WhatsApp ↗](https://wa.me/9779851136878?text=Hello%20Amigo%20Treks%2C%20I%20need%20help%20planning%20a%20Annapurna%20Base%20Camp%20journey.)[Back to Annapurna Base Camp](/annapurna-base-camp)

Plan with context

## Custom Himalayan Route Planning

Our Kathmandu operations team arranges itemised itineraries, verified permits, and private transport matched to your travel dates and pacing.
[Request custom itinerary →](/contact#planning-enquiry)[WhatsApp a trip planner ↗](https://wa.me/9779851136878?text=Hello%20Amigo%20Treks%2C%20I%20need%20help%20planning%20About%20our%20team.)[← All Annapurna Base Camp guides](/annapurna-base-camp)

Talk through the next decision

## Ask a trip planner about About our team.

Share your name, contact details and one short question. The planning team will use the page context to start in the right place.

Your request goes directly to [Amigo Treks & Expedition](https://www.amigotrekking.com/), our Kathmandu-based trekking and tour team.

The submission includes technical attribution such as IP-derived location, device type and pages visited before sending. See the Privacy Policy. [Read the Privacy Policy.](/privacy-policy)

- Route and pace fit for your dates

- Practical trade-offs and fallback options

- A reply from the local planning team

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Community Insights

## Route Experiences & Field Updates

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