How to Prepare for an Annapurna Trek: A 6-Week Training Plan

Preparation separates a struggle from a joy. Here's a 6-week plan.

Weeks 1–2: Build base

• 30–45 min cardio, 4x/week (walk, cycle, swim)
• Bodyweight strength: squats, lunges, planks

Weeks 3–4: Add load

• Hike with a 5–8 kg pack on weekends
• Stair-climbing or hill repeats

Weeks 5–6: Simulate

• Back-to-back long hikes
• Break in boots; test your sleeping bag

Pair training with the packing and fitness advice in our Ultimate Annapurna Trek Guide.

—Enticing Himalayas