Short Annapurna Circuit Trek - 12 Days

The Short Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most illustrious adventures in entire Nepal. The adventure encircles the entire Annapurna massif and the marvels of the Annapurna Conservation Area. The Short Annapurna Trek allows the trekkers to enjoy the company of the majestic Himalayas and revel in the cultural glory of the villages in the shadows of the glamorous mountains. A perfect fit for those running short on time, the short Annapurna Circuit Trek is a brilliant way to explore these famous trekking trails within a limited amount of budget as well. 

Like most of the adventures in Nepal, the Short Annapurna Circuit Trek begins with a bus drive from Kathmandu. As the road trip settles on the beds of the Prithvi Highway on the way to Besisahar. While the Annapurna Circuit Trek starts from Besisahar, you drive northwards to Chame on this trip. The Marshyangdi River will keep you company as you take on a bumpy graveled road. The drive passes small villages and offers great scenery of the Himalayas while continuing on a long drive. Finally, arrival at Chame signals the beginning of the trek. Heading to Pisang on the first day, you continue to Manang. The trails reflect the widespread of Tibetan culture in these regions as the chortens, monasteries, and prayer flags decorate the entire way to Manang. At Manang, you spend an additional day to relish the beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas and Tibetan lifestyle. Heading towards Yak Kharka along with the pasturelands, the trek reaches the base of the Thorung La Pass (5416m). A rather difficult ascent to the top of the Thorung La Pass (5416m) ensures a vista of beautiful massifs and landscapes. A descent leads to the Muktinath Temple, revered by both Hindu and Buddhist adherents. Finally, the trek heads towards its completion as you head to Jomsom. From Jomsom, a drive will bring you to Pokhara followed by another drive to Kathmandu. 

At Amazing Nepal Trek, we are more concerned about the quality of the trip and the degree of satisfaction of our clients. As we aim to be one of the biggest trip organizers in Nepal, we also hope to provide unique travel experiences. So, we have a standard set of services and able team members to serve you. 

Trip Highlights: 

• Annapurna Conservation Area and its biodiversity
• Cross the Thorung La Pass (5416m) and enjoy the scenery from the top of the pass
• Witness the panorama of the Annapurna, Nilgiri, Chulu, and Muktinath Himal ranges
• Observe the lifestyle and culture of the Tibetan and Manangi communities

Additional Information

If the suggested itinerary is not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at  [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

• All airport transfers
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights with breakfast 
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Pokhara for 1 night with breakfast
• Welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show
• All ground transport by private Car, Sharing Jeep and Tourist bus as per itinerary
• 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 (3 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

Cost not Includes:

• 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
• Anything that is not mentioned in 'Cost Includes' 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 Annapurna 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 Annapurna 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.

Is this trek appropriate for me?

Rapid Annapurna Circuit Trek is a fairly challenging trek. It has possibilities of suffering from high altitude and thin air. In comparison to other Annapurna massifs, this trek is suitable for physically fit people; but you are supposed to have inspiration and passion which makes your trek successful. You are required to be physically and mentally fit. Although you have an average health condition, your positive attitude and strong determination can help to accomplish this trek. For making comfortable walking, adjusting to changing climate, our package manages the facility of acclimatization in needed place as well as 5-6 hours walking per day. If you have already accumulated hiking and jugging experiences that will be beneficial to adjust the situation. Despite having your pre-experiences, we are confident to make your trek successful. Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition cordially request to have medical checking before you plan to start any trekking and hiking.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given an 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 with 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 ANTA 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 Annapurna Region 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 with 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, Conservation areas, National Parks, and 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 a maximum of 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 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 completion of the 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 the 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