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.

New York Performing Arts

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Enter the pulse of performing arts for 5 days in New York City! Students visit Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, and Harlem while participating in workshops in graffiti art, theater, hip hop, and dance. With visits to museums, a Broadway show, and diverse dining; the trip blends iconic sights with inspriation and indelible memories.

Highlights

Immersive performing arts experiences, including a Broadway workshop, a Broadway show, and a private session at Alvin Ailey.
Creative, hands-on activities such as a graffiti art workshop, hip hop tour, and interactive museum visits.
Iconic New York moments—from the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to Times Square, Central Park, and Summit One Vanderbilt.

Day 01 :

Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn

Start your NYC trip in Battery Park after breakfast with a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.

Return to Lower Manhattan for lunch at Hudson Eats.

In the afternoon, venture to Mercer Labs, an immersive art and technology space where light, sound, and movement combine into an experience that blurs the line between stage and audience.

Cross the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO for street murals, water views and original cobblestone streets.

Enjoy your choice of local flavors and a view of the bridges at Time Out Market for dinner.End your evening with a walking tour of Graffiti art in Brooklyn and a make your own graffiti art workshop.

Day 02 :

Times Square & Broadway

Enjoy breakfast before you set off to explore Times Square, where the heartbeat of Manhattan dazzles with billboards, street performers, iconic shops like the M&M’s Store & the Drama Book Shop. Take plenty of photos to capture your first moments in the city.

Continue to the Museum of Broadway, where exhibits take you into the history, artistry, and cultural impact of New York’s legendary stage productions. Explore costumes, set designs, and interactive installations.

Cuban lunch at Havana Central.

Spend the afternoon on a behind-the-scenes walking tour and workshop in the Theater District, learning the secrets of Broadway.

Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, where the singing waitstaff will serenade you with show tunes while you dine.End your day with an unforgettable Broadway show.

Day 03 :

Dance, MOMA, and Summit One

Start the day with breakfast before heading to the studios of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for a private workshop or tour Led by a professional dancer, you’ll learn about the company’s groundbreaking contributions to modern dance and try some movements yourself.

Refuel with lunch before taking in treasures like Van Gogh’s Starry Night at the Museum of Modern Art.

Visit the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Artifacts, where rare manuscripts, musical scores, and historic artifacts tell the story of human creativity across centuries.Choose your cuisine and flavor for dinner at Urbanspace then, take the elevator to the top of Summit One Vanderbilt for an evening experience that pairs glittering nighttime views with surreal, mirrored art installations that make the city skyline part of the performance.

Day 04 :

Hip hop, Harlem & Jazz

After breakfast, dive into the cultural roots of New York’s performing arts with a Hush Hip Hop Tour. Led by a hip hop historian, travel through Harlem to see the murals, landmarks, and stages that shaped a musical movement.

Lunch in Harlem at Sylvia’s famous soul food.

Continue to the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and engage in the creativity and history of jazz through interactive exhibits and workshops.

Get your fix of a New York badge of honor with a New York Style pizza dinner.Immerse yourself in pop culture and pic worthy sprinkles at the Museum of IceCream.

Day 05 :

Central Park & Radio City

Enjoy your final breakfast before strolling through “New Yorker’s backyard”, Central Park.

Take a stage door tour at the legendary Radio City Music Hall and meet a Rockette.

Enjoy a group lunch at Global Kitchen before departure.

**activities and restaurants are subject to availability

New York Performing Arts

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