Short Annapurna base camp trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
9 Days

Maximum altitude
4130m/13546ft

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Moderate/Difficult

Best Season
October, November, December, February, March, April

Accomodation
Hotel / Mountain Lodge

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Nayapul / Nayapul

Trek Overview

The short Annapurna base camp trek, 9 days, commences from Nayapul and ends in Nayapul. During trekking days, trekkers enjoy spectacular mountain scenery with incredible cultural diversity, although it has some steep climbs in the trekking trail. Stretching from east to west, the breathtaking views of the world-famous Himalayan ranges of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre, and others appear so close as to make you feel that you can almost touch them.

The short Annapurna base camp trek starts with a scenic flight to Pokhara. It is the most happening incentive travel destination in the world, a heady mixture of unique culture proudly preserved, mind-boggling adventure, and remarkable natural beauty, where you can revitalize your mind, body, and soul amidst scenery that is traditional and hospitality. Pokhara city is situated lap of the Annapurna mountains. It is the center of Nepal. The Annapurna region is known as a trekking paradise. The round Annapurna is one of the best ten trekking destinations in the world. In Annapurna, the Dhaulagiri and Manaslu are the major trekking routes in the Annapurna region.

Short Annapurna base camp trek route can observe a close up view of Dhaulagiri (8167m/2678ft), Fishtail or Machhapuchhare (6998m/22953,) mount Annapurna I (8091m/26538ft), mount Annapurna II ( 7939m/26040ft), mount Annapurna III(7555m/24780ft), mount Annapurna IV (7525m/24682ft), mount Annapurna south (7219m23678ft), mount Himchuli (6441m/21126ft).

The short Annapurna base camp trek trail passes through the rural farms and villages, goes, a variety of terrain, and leads to glaciers. It is more distinct than any other trek by its multi-ethnic villages, their rich culture, beautiful landscape, and natural scenery. It is a good introductory route for close encounters with the Himalayas in a short period of time. It is also known Annapurna Sanctuary trek. This is one of the most popular and spectacular trekking trails in Nepal. The base camp is situated at 4130m/13546ft. The short Annapurna base camp trek ends at Pokhara.

Trek Highlights

Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) has a beautiful view of the mountains. Stand in the middle of a stunning 360-degree amphitheater of Himalayan giants, with Annapurna I (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna South, and Gangapurna peaks rising above you.

Close-up Views of the Sacred Machhapuchhre (6993m) From Machhapuchhre Base Camp, you can get up close and personal with the beautiful Fishtail Mountain's unique twin peaks. This is a great place to take pictures of this sacred peak that no one has ever climbed.

Hop on a quick 25-minute flight to Pokhara, and suddenly you’re strolling beside Phewa Lake. The water’s so still you can catch perfect reflections of the massive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges—hard to believe they’re real.

Follow the wild Modi Khola river as it crashes through narrow gorges. The sound of the rapids is something else. You’ll cross swaying suspension bridges above bright blue water and find hidden waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs.

The trail winds through gorgeous terraced rice fields, every layer carved by hand. You pass old stone farmhouses, water buffalo pulling plows, and villages where life just moves at its own pace. This is rural Nepali mountain life, up close and real.

The Gurung people are everywhere here, always ready with a smile or a cup of tea. Stay in their family-run teahouses, taste simple homemade meals, and get a glimpse into traditions that have lasted for generations.

The Annapurna Sanctuary final destination. It's a hidden bowl, ringed by some of the world’s tallest peaks—a place that feels both wild and sacred, like the mountains built their own cathedral around you.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m/4592ft)

Reach the energetic capital of Nepal. After your international trip, meet your trekking team, finish any last-minute preparations, and relax. If you have time, explore Thamel's busy streets.

Day 2

Pokhara - Nayapul - Jhinu Danda - Chomrong (2170m/7117ft).

Drive to Nayapul via Siwai after a scenic flight to Pokhara. Start your hike through rhododendron forests and terraced fields, past the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda(1780m/5838ft), and up to Chomrong village, which offers breathtaking views of the mountains.

Day 3

Chomrong to Dovan (2310m/7577ft)

Climb through a thick bamboo and rhododendron forest after descending stone steps to Chomrong Khola. As it gets closer to the Dovan rest stop, the trail gets steeper and narrower as it enters the Modi Khola Gorge.

Day 4

Dovan to Deurali - Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m/12139ft)

Trek to Deurali via bamboo forests and the Hinku Cave area. With breath-taking views of Fishtail Mountain's sacred peak looming overhead, continue climbing to Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

Day 5

MBC to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13546ft)

trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the early morning through mountainous terrain. Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South are all part of the breathtaking amphitheater of towering peaks that surround it.

Day 6

Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2335m/7661ft)

views of the Annapurna massif at sunrise before descending. Proceed back through Deurali and Dovan before descending to Bamboo Lodge via a verdant forest that gets lower in elevation.

Day 7

Bamboo to Chomrong - Siwai - Pokhara

Trek down to Siwai after descending to Chomrong. Return by car to Pokhara city by the lake. After days in the mountains, celebrate the end of your trek with a meal by the lake and some downtime.

Day 8

Pokhara & Kathmandu Sightseeing

Investigating Pokhara's sights in the morning, such as the World Peace Pagoda, Davis Falls, or Phewa Lake. flight to Kathmandu in the afternoon. See UNESCO locations such as Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa.

Day 9

Departure

Last-minute Thamel souvenir shopping or leisure before the flight. Leave Kathmandu with treasured memories and experiences from your journey to Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas.

Package Price

Price Table

Travelers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Gold	USD 1490	USD 1050	USD 1030	USD 1020	USD 990	USD 970	USD 950	USD 940	USD 920	USD 900
Silver	USD 1315	USD 870	USD 850	USD 830	USD 800	USD 795	USD 780	USD 770	USD 750	USD 740

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Full Board Option

The Full Board package is an all-inclusive plan that covers three daily meals and accommodation in mountain lodges throughout the trek. It offers complete peace of mind, eliminating the need to think about daily expenses for food or lodging—everything is arranged in advance, so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trek.

Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two-night accommodation in Kathmandu at a three-star hotel with breakfast
One night accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
Accommodation in a Mountain lodge run by local people during the trek
Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation, food, drinks, salary, insurance, and transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paperwork and Annapurna conservation area entry permit
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Kathmandu/ Pokhara / Kathmandu airfare.
Other ground transportation

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Semi-Full Board Option

The silver price is a semi-full board package that offers flexibility, allowing you to pay for your own food and mountain lodge accommodation according to your personal choices and preferences. All other services included are the same as the Gold price.

Price Includes

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at a star hotel with breakfast
One night accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation area entry permit
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Kathmandu/ Pokhara / Kathmandu airfare.
Other ground transportation

Price Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport,
All Meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
International air fare
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Trek Map

Short Annapurna base camp trek Altitude chart

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu(1400m/4592).

Included

Fly to Pokhara

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Jhinu Danda to Bamboo (2310m/7577ft).

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Bomboo to Deurali (3230m/10594ft).

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Deurali to Annapurna Base camp(4130m/13546ft).

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Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan(2505m/7232ft).

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Dovan to Chomrong (2170m/7117ft).

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Chomrong to Nayapul. Drive to Pokhara.

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Fly to Kathmandu

Included

Extend Your Trip

Kathmandu valley sightseeing

Pokhara day tour

Everest mountain flight

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness.

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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