Smile Organic Farm Cooking School

Transportation
Bus
Tour type
Cooking
Meals
All meals during the trek
Language
English
Fitness level
Easy
Minimum Age
16
Maximum Age
65

Overview

Learn how to prepare and cook Thai food with a full day course at Smile Organic Farm Cooking class in Chiang Mai. Our certified chefs by the Chiangmai center for skill development are ready to teach you all the tricks of Thai cooking. On the way to our cookery school, we will stop at a local market and show you the products used in the Thai kitchen.

At our farm, you will see the different kinds of herbs, vegetables, and fruits that we grow by ourselves, and you can pick the herbs to use in your dishes during the class.

With the full-day course, we cook seven items, and you get to eat them all, so make sure you have enough appetite! As an extra, we also make a Thai herbal drink.

This full-day cooking course is an excellent choice for beginners, no cooking experience is needed.

Vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets are welcome to join the course. We can cater to most dietary requirements, but please inform us in advance.

Highlights

Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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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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