Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Trip Facts
Duration11 Days
Group Size10
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking
Best Time3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Short Annapurna Trek is the best adventure for the people who have limited time to stay in Nepal and desire to explore the majestic mountains of Annapurna region. 

The Mount Annapurna (8091 m) 10th highest mountain in the world is the deity of harvest for the locals of Annapurna region, as it is clearly known that Annapurna Base Camp Trek is just not for the trekking but it also purifies the trekker’s soul and mind closing to reach such a kind and adorable goddess Mt. Annapurna. Here people have deep dignity on Annapurna as a holy goddess of prosperity and abundance of foods. So, one confidently can say that to put the footprint of the explorer in the base camp of Annapurna is the spiritual journey over the great mighty Himalayan lap on Its peace nature.

Generally, the Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) trek is the popular trekking destination is a magical trip of natural wonders, typical cultural riches, and Himalayan scenic varieties of Nepal. Trek ascends through the heart of the lofty Himalayas of Annapurna and Fishtail range offering marvelous mountain scenery standing in the middle of the sanctuary, surrounded by towering pinnacles of Snow Mountains truly an awe-inspiring lifetime experience.

Furthermore trail passing through different Nepali traditional villages of Jhinu Danda, Chhomrong, and Sinuwa, the pathways filled with colorful Rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) forest, lush green forests of bamboos and alpines.

In this base camp of beautiful amazing Mt. Annapurna trek, you will fascinate by the wonderful landscapes and natural beauty of Annapurna province. Mostly Gurung  ethnic groups are inhabited in the trekking region. This trek makes you feel the natural beauty of colossal Mountains  Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6441m) and, Fishtail (6993 m). These 6 days trek over Annapurna Base Camp will experience the major trekking activities and popular trekking destination in Nepal.

Apart from the fantastic and wonderful hiking up to the base camp visitors have experience with a diverse classic cultural variety of indigenous communities of Gurung. It is an awesome walkthrough disparate landscape and cultures complete with glistering mountains vista, quaint unique villages, and wide diversification of flora and fauna. Moreover, the trail goes through the Mt. Fishtail base camp (3700m) crossing over the rocky trail where from can see the splendid view of Mt. Machhapuchre (6993m) and its other neighboring peaks such as Gandharba Chuli, Gangapurana with its unique snow-covered peaks.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights

The Annapurna Base Camp trek covers incredible views of different mountain terrain and Himalayan series. Trekking blended with local cultures and natural splendor. Furthermore, you can enjoy the panorama of other mountains like  Mt. Fishtail and other Annapurna Himalayan ranges. The trip includes an extraordinary view of Mt. Annapurna from the base camp (4130m) as will feel just you are touching it.

On the other hand Mt. Machhapuchre (Fishtail is witness very closely from Fisha tail base camp (3700 m). Moreover, South Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Lamjung Himal scenery in the backdrop make the trip more value.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins from the Pokhara city. It is one of the famous and beautiful city of Nepal surrounding by Phewa Lake. In contrast to Kathmandu, Pokhara is more cleanly and peace with the closer view of the Mt. Annapurna Himalayan series. This is the adventure city of Nepal. Lakeside city completes your needs of your trekking gear and desire of your entertainment, the tranquility of the emerald Phewa Lake.

On the other hand, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek includes verities of ethnic mountain typical villages. Gurung and Magar are the main habitats of this area, so your journey beguiles with such magnificent natural scenery and unique cultures. Likewise, the trekking trail goes through many destinations such as Jhinu Danda, Chhomrong,Sinuwa, Dobhan, and Deurali then Base Camp. Another fact of the trekking trail also goes through the prominent Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.

In addition Addition This is the most fantastic trekking trip for the people who have short time saty in Nepal. 

Best time to visit Annapurna Base Camp

The best time to visit Annapurna Base Camp is in the autumn and spring seasons. The autumn season normally starts from September and ends in November while autumn starts by March and ends in May. But no problem you can do base camp trek whether you have time and wish as we are always ready to organize your best trip with the best price for you.

The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek is just moderate, anyone can do it. For the completion of this trek, you do not need any previous trekking experience.

Additionally, we have also alternative packages for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, like our Annapurna Sanctuary Express Trek which provides you the monumental picturesque of Annapurna Ranges beyond your trekking trip. If you have a short time to stay in Nepal but want to Annapurna Himalayan range we provide Annapurna Panorama Trek package for the complete your travel passion over Himalaya.

Itinerary
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Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

Our team welcomes you at Tribhuwan International Airport on any date and time in Kathmandu and our airport representative receives you. Then, transfer to the hotel by private vehicle where you stay for the night. On the first day of your arrival, we provide complete information about the trek. If you have quires about the trek then we brief about all about the trek and provide full information.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tea house

In the morning drive to the domestic airport of Kathmandu and take the flight to Pokhara to eat breakfast somewhere in Pokhara if you have early flight otherwise can eat breakfast at the hotel where you stay. Then we take a private vehicle and drive to Jhinu Danda. After we get off from Jeep in Samrung, we cross over a long suspension bridge (287 m) over the Komrong Khola then reach to Jhinu Danada and walk steep up hill over Chomrong. From Chhomrong you can observe the best view of Mt. Annapurna Sourth, Mt. Hiunchuli, Mt. Fishtail and surrounding peaks. After short break at Choomring we will descent towards Kimrung Khola crossing by the 2515 stone steps. After crossing the suspension bridge over Kimrung Khola, we will take the uphill trail for 20 minutes then reach to Lower Sinuwa for our overnight stay. 

After breakfast, we trek up to Deurali with the rocky trail inside the rhododendron dense forests make you feel peace and enjoyment alongside the Modi Khola. The further trail goes up to the bamboo running through the thick forests by the rugged trail up and down. We keep walking always on the west side of the River; we are attracted by the virgin nature of the Annapurna region. In the uphill, we cross through the pantheon Baraha, as there are a small track and shrine. The path climbs up to Himalaya then again trek steeply up to Hinku cave and walk through the lush greenery trail up to the Deurali. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

This is the day for a close encounter with Mount Fishtail (6993m) Mt. Annapurna III (7555 m), Mt. Gangapurna (7455m), and Annapurna I (8091m) in your eyesight. The further trail goes to Machhapuchre base camp (which is not really the base camp because Mt. fishtail still virgin peak since it is not allowed to climbing) and along up to the Annapurna Base Camp. So, this area is surrounded by mountains as it is called Annapurna Sanctuary. From here looks closer to Annapurna base camp but need to walk for two hours to reach. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Early in the morning, wake up and walk around the cliff of base camp for sunrise over Mt. Annapurna. Then back to tea house eat breakfast trek down to Sinuwa where there are some tea houses in the Himalaya, Dobhan, and Bamboo. And the same route descends to Sinuwa and overnight stay at tea house. Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner included.

Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

In the morning after breakfast, we will walk for 4 hours to reach Jhinu and take the Jeep then drive to Pokhara. The trail goes down to Kimrung Khola and cross the suspension bridge and walk uphill to Chhomrong then descend to Jhinu Danda and take the jeep and drive to Pokhara. 

In the morning drive to Pokhara domestic airport and take 25 breathtaking flights to Kathmandu and hang out around the local market of Ason and Thamel, do the shopping and approximately 3 hours before the flight schedule we take you to the Tribhuwan International Airport and fly back to your home.

Cost Details
Included
  • All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfer
  • Two nights’ accommodation at 3-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • One night accommodation at 3-star hotel in Pokhara
  • Round trip flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara, and Pokhara – Kathmandu
  • Comfortable twin sharing room during the trek
  • One highly experienced English speaking, helpful and friendly guide, porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers) and their foods, accommodation, payments, equipment, and accidental insurance, etc.
  • Duffle bag
  • First aid medical kit
  • Annapurna Conservation and TIMS fees – Trekkers Management System ( humbly request to bring 3 passports size photographs)
  • Government taxes and all office service charge
Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • International fare
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Hot showers during the trek
  • All kinds of cold drinks e.g mineral water, coke, Fanta, juice
  • Personnel trekking equipment
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver
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