Tour Overview
Regarded as one of the best treks in the world, the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek – 7 days is a must-do if you are on an adventure holiday in Nepal and have a limited time but want to walk across the mountains. Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek – 6 Days takes you past typical Nepalese countryside dotted with terraced fields, traditional villages, green hills, snowy mountains, and raging rivers.
Highlights
- Enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machapuchare.
- Trek through lush rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and alpine meadows, witnessing a variety of landscapes.
- Reach the awe-inspiring Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, surrounded by towering peaks in a natural amphitheater.
- Interact with local Gurung and Magar communities, experiencing their culture and hospitality in villages like Ghandruk and Chhomrong.
- Relax in natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda to rejuvenate and soothe tired muscles after days of trekking.
Itinerary
Take an early morning ride from Pokhara to the village of Matque, it is a scenic drive filled with views of the green hills, paddy fields, and farms along with dotted settlements.
Once you arrive at Matque head towards Chhomrong, the trek to Chhomrong is filled with amazing views of the majestic Annapurna Massif and Machhapuchhre, passing through endless forest and several stones stairs you'll settle Chhomrong, Annapurna Conservation Area Project zone. Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre loom over Chhomrong, a picturesque village with tiny settlements. Soak and relax in the views from your teahouse once you reach Chhomrong.
Overnight at a teahouse in Chhomrong.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From Chhomrong, the trail descends steeply towards the Modi Khola River and then climbs up to Sinuwa. The trail then continues through dense rhododendron woodlands and traditional villages. Along the trail witness stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
The trail then heads towards Dovan, a small village located on the banks Modi Khola River. Upon reaching the village relax and rest.
Overnight at a teahouse in Dovan.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
From Dovan the trail gradually ascends through the lush forests and offers stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre. As the trail progresses, it becomes steeper and more strenuous.
The trail passes through several small villages, where you can take a break and interact with the local community. As you approach the Machhapuchhre Base Camp, you will come across mountain country and will be welcomed by rows of mountains and vast mountain meadows. Upon reaching the base camp you will sleep under the foothills of the mighty Machhapuchhre.
Overnight at a teahouse in Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Wake up early before sunrise and head towards Annapurna Base Camp. As you head uphill the views of the mountain’s peaks come into sight. From the Base Camp soak in the views of the peaks of Annapurna I (the 10th highest peak in the world), Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli, the sight of the snow-covered peaks transforming from white to orange to golden as the sun rises is a sight to behold.
After exploring the base camp head towards your tea- house and pack your belongings and retrace your steps back to Deurali. It is a long descent, so take it slow and take frequent rest. From mountain country, the trail will lead you across woodlands and lush vegetation to the beautiful village of Deurali.
Overnight at a teahouse in Deurali.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
After morning breakfast starts the trek. Following the tracks across sub-tropical woodlands cross various settlements. The high trail of the Modi Khola River continues through terraced rice paddies and farmlands. Next passing through dense rhododendron forests, you will reach Lower Sinuwa.
Overnight at a teahouse in Lower Sinuwa.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Wake up before dawn and enjoy the magnificent views of the sun rising. After breakfast follow the downhill trail cross the river and head on an uphill section. After reaching the village of Chhomrong head following the downhill tracks to the village of Jhinu. From here after a short hike, you will reach Matque.
From Matque head towards Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara rest and relax. Later on, head out to explore the streets of Pokhara. Stroll along the bank’s pf Phewa Lake and visit various restaurants and pubs of the region.
Overnight at Pokhara.
Meals - Breakfast.
Trip includes
Included
Cost Include:
- Pokhara to Matque and Return to Pokhara by Jeep, if the group size is more than 4
- 1 Night Accommodation in Pokhara, Includes Breakfast. Twin sharing 3*
- 5 Nights of Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek Including a cup of tea/coffee
- Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Alpine Club of Himalaya bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
- Drier’s Salary, meals, and accommodation
- Government Taxes and Service Charges.
- Ncell Sim Card (Nepalese Sim Card including 20 GB data pack) - Only 1 for a group.
Excluded
Tourist-friendly hotels, lodges, and local accommodations are available on trekking trails and, providing with basic accommodations to luxury and grandeur ones. Luxury hotels and teahouses are situated along the trail that suits your budgets providing comfortable beds with a pillow, electric blankets, hot and cold showers, free WIFI, and many more.
Teahouse along the Annapurna region provides you with hot showers, and western attached bathrooms and the rooms mostly include twin sharing beds as well as a single bed, with a hygienic and clean atmosphere, good mattresses, a pillow, and blankets.
Campsites are also available along the trail providing a special opportunity for campers to sleep under the stars.
Equipment’s List:
Essential gears
- Sunglasses Polarized
- Sun hat
- Backpack (waterproof) (can be rented)
- Refillable water bottles
- Good quality, super-warm 4-season sleeping bag (can be rented)
- Hand towel
- Energy Bars
- Wet wipes
- Toiletries
- Frontal torch and flashlight with spare batteries
- Sunblock and high SPF lip balm
- Map
- Compass
- Penknife
- Wash bag (Toothpaste, Toothbrush, and other personal hygiene items)
- Sewing Kit
- Trekking poles (can be rented)
- Duffel Bag (provided by the company)
Clothing:
- Anorak/parka with hood (waterproof) x 1
- Down jacket x 1
- Fleece x 1
- Thermal top x 2
- T-shirts x 3, long sleeve shirts x 2-3
- Waterproof trousers x 1
- Warm trousers x 2
- Hiking shorts/trousers x 1
- Long thermal pants x 1
- Thermal underwear
- Socks thin and thick x 6
- Hiking boots
- Gaiters
- Comfortable closed shoes (for around camp)
- Mittens and ski gloves
- Balaclava and woolen hat
- Scarf
First Aid kit:
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
- One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands, anti-infection ointments, and muscle relief ointments.
Flights from pokhara to Everest base camp
Along the Annapurna Region Trek, you’ll be provided with various Nepali, Tibetan ethnic cuisines, and varieties of continental as well as western meals. The region has a number of tea-house along the trail and is run by local inhabitants providing basic and minimal facilities to luxury ones, where you’ll have an opportunity to taste various cuisines that you’ll miss in most of the trekking trails of Nepal.
Annapurna Region is a plastic-free zone and has banned the use of bottled Mineral Water. However, drinking water taps are accessible with natural water supplies all along the trekking trail which are untreated, so direct use of the water is not recommended, you may refill boiling water or cold filter water from any of the teahouses along the trail.
If you buy a water purification tablet, chlorine drops, or utilize SODIS (sunlight assisted) filtration procedures for further assurance, saving money, and reducing plastic pollution.
All clients engaging in any activity must have smart travel insurance or emergency evacuation insurance. Alpine Club of Himalaya highly suggests you obtain a comprehensive insurance plan from a reliable insurance firm that covers emergency evacuation insurance in high altitudes, personal injury, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other misfortune.
Cost Exclude
- Nepal Visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
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