Annapurna Base Camp Trek in December 2026: find trekking partners

Annapurna Base Camp Trek in December: what to expect

December is early winter. Skies are usually clear and the air is crisp and calm, with few trekkers on the trails. Nights at altitude are very cold, water can freeze in lodges, and snow may close high passes after a storm. Some lodges at the highest villages shut for the season. Beds and flights are easy to book, but partners are fewer, so post your dates early and be flexible. Bring a four-season sleeping bag, warm layers and a plan for a rest day if the weather turns. If you can only travel in the holidays, pick a lower route or a shorter loop and keep your partner's dates flexible by a day or two.

Annapurna Base Camp in December is cold and quiet. Snow can reach the upper Sanctuary after a storm, and avalanche risk rises on the final stretch. Lower sections around Jhinu Danda and Chhomrong are easy; confirm lodge service at the top first.

General seasonal guidance, not a forecast. Conditions change year to year; confirm weather, flights and trail status with your guide or lodge before you go.