Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 11 Days

 As having many different routes to Annapurna Base Camp, Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition offers the shortest route to trek to the base of Mount Annapurna. Our Short Annapurna Base Camp Trekking package provides you to enjoy the best of what the Annapurna Area has. This trek is a perfect adventure holiday for those with limited time to spend in Nepal.

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is a high-altitude glacial basin located north of Pokhara which offers you the magical views of Hiunchuli (6,441m), Annapurna I(8091m), Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhare (6,993m). The Short ABC Trek is protected under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and must get trekking permit from ACAP counter in Kathmandu or Pokhara to enter the area. The highlight of the trip is not only the magical beauty of the Annapurna Himalayan Range but also the rich cultural experience of the Gurung villages and their inhabitants that you meet along the trekking trail.

This most popular adventurous trip starts from Nayapul which is an hour and a half drive from Lake City Pokhara. You are simply going to get the fabulous start through terraced farmlands, rhododendron forests, inspiring mountains, picturesque villages, cascading waterfalls and many more. next, the trek leads to the Annapurna Base Camp through Ghandruk, Chhomrong, Dovan and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. And the trek concludes at Nayapul returning almost the same way.
As being a moderate trek, ABC Trek is preferred by thousands of trekkers every year. However, it is opened throughout the year, the most suitable time for hiking is March to May and September to December. The maximum altitude you will ascend during trek is 4,130m at Base Camp. This is a complete overland tour and involves no flights. Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu flights can be arranged upon your request on extra cost.

To complete your trek successfully, you do not need any sort of special training. However, your determination, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward your action are obligatory.

Service Included: 

• All airport transfers
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights with breakfast 
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Pokhara for 2 nights with breakfast
• Welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural show
• Kathmandu to Pokhara and return transport by Deluxe Tourist Coach (Flight and Private Tourist Vehicle could be arranged upon request with an extra charge)
• Pokhara to Nayapul and return transport by Private Vehicle
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Conservation Area permit and TIMS)
• An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek  
• Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water 
• All mountain accommodation (2 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing private room with shared toilet)
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes 
• Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
• Souvenir: Annapurna Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt
• Farewell dinner

Service not Included:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara except for welcome and farewell dinner
• Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s 
• Additional Hot Drinks 
• Bottled drinks 
• Boiled/mineral water 
• Electronic device re-charge
• Hot shower 
• Wi-Fi 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
• Tipping to driver and trekking crew
• All those things that are not mentioned in 'Service Included' section

Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Manaslu region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Manaslu region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

• We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism
• We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you in every situation.
• We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.
• We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Manaslu Circuit is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you to get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

• Please do carry a first aid box
• Please consult your physician
• Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
• Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, You have to be careful while packing your Bag or luggage.
 
Moreover, There is an allowance of 15kg per person on the domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:
 
HEAD

• Buff headwear /neckwear
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses
• Head Torch

UPPER BODY

• Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof/windproof jacket
• Down filled jacket  (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of trek)

LOWER BODY

• Lightweight cotton pants (long)
• Waterproof Pants
• Thermal underwear

FEET

• Thin inner socks
• Thick and warm wool hiking socks
• Comfortable Hiking boots
• Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

• Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

• Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of trek)
• Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
• Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
• Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
• Water bottle or camel bag
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Sewing Kit
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
• The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
• Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
• Wet wipes 
• Reading or writing material