Overview And Highlights

Annapurna Base Camp short trek is one of the popular trekking package to visit the famous ABC trekking route without going to Poon Hill. The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts from Nayapul which is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive from Pokhara. You feel drenched by nature and unidentifiable calm in the heart and soul. The main part of Ghandruk Valley is; it lies on the top of the elevation, more than 5000m above sea level. Very massive rhododendron forests and fine terrace goes passing through our trail to the Chhomrong village.

The short trekking to Annapurna starts and ends at Pokhara. Annapurna Base Camp is another heavenly trail with amazing mountain views including Himchuli, Gangapurna, and the ever-changing Machhapuchhare, which sheer triangular face takes on yet another aspect here. The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trekking trail finally stumbles across moraines and reaches the world of ice and snow Annapurna sanctuary from where you will fascinated incredible 360-degree views of the Annapurna ranges and above the massive Annapurna glacier. Collecting lifetime experience, we review from Annapurna Base camp to Chomrong and then to the Jhinu Danda where you can enjoy the natural hot spring of small bath pools. After that, the trail leads to a beautiful rhododendron forest and passes to Pothana and Tolkha through appealing villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, & Magar. This amazing Short Annapurna Base Camp trek finishes at Phedi from where we take a short drive to Pokhara.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Pokhara to Jhinu Danda via Nayapul
2	Jhinu Danda to Bamboo,
3	Bamboo to Deurali
4	Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp	4130m
5	Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
6	Bamboo to ZhinuDanda Natural Hot Spring,	1610m
7	Jhinu to Pokhara via Nayapul	1495m

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Pokhara to Jhinu Danda via Nayapul

Walking Duration

Drive 1.5 hours

Starts From

Pokhara

Ends At

Jhinu Danda via Nayapul

After the roaming around the beautiful city we will have short drive of about 1:30 hour which takes you to Nayapul. From Nayapul our actual hiking will starts. From Nayapul, we will ascends through the small and beautiful villages of different ethnic communities and cultural diversity. One can observe the unique traditions and lifestyle of local people during the trek. After some ascends and descends we will reach Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is very famous for naturally formed hot water spring. This is one of the most loved sights of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. Here in Jhinu we will spend night at tea house which provide the most hygienic food and shelter within your budget trekking package.

2 : Jhinu Danda to Bamboo,

Starts From

Jhinu Danda

Ends At

Bamboo

The first part is steeply up till chhomrong. Chhomrong is a very big village along this route. It has nice shop, farm and local style of living. Steeply down to the Chhomrong Khola then up for Sinuwa is a nice adventurous. After the lunch we could continue to the Bamboo. The trail will be forestry which is very nice to walk. Some time we could see wild animals as well.

3 : Bamboo to Deurali

Max Elevation

3200 m.

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Bamboo

Ends At

Deurali

The Name is enough to know what is in surrounded. Have breakfast then continue to the trail. We just follow the Modi khola Valley through the jungle. The Great sounds of birds are amazing of this trekking. The view of mountains is playing like a hide and show Game. On this area can see a many avalanche on a previous time. The trail is mostly uphill and jungles walk. It takes 6-7 hours walk. You will pass Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya during the trek. Deurali is located 3200m, overnight at Lodge.

4 : Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)

Max Elevation

4130 m.

Starts From

Deurali

Ends At

Annapurna Base Camp

There is many sign of avalanche area. After Deurali the trail crosses several streams towards to Machhapuchhare base camp then follow to the ablation valley, which is a corridor- like hollow developed between the glacier and the mountain flank. Crossing over the low hills and uphill you will be in Annapurna base camp. It boasts of a dynamic view of mountain.

5 : Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

Max Elevation

2345 m.

Starts From

Annapurna Base Camp

Ends At

Bamboo

We follow the same trail down today. The trail drops by 1,700 m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345 m. There is only one route in and out of the Sanctuary, and today we return the way that we came, steadily descending. Bamboo is 1,600m lower than ABC so you should be prepared for a hard day on your knees. The views are beautiful and you see the valley unfold in a new direction. It is also interesting to see the change in scenery from the snowy rocks of the base camps, past steep-sided Rocky Mountains, then later into rhododendron and bamboo forest, lush. Here are a few teahouse/lodges available to stay at.

6 : Bamboo to ZhinuDanda(1610m) Natural Hot Spring,

Max Elevation

1610 m.

Walking Duration

20 minutes

Starts From

Bamboo

Ends At

ZhinuDanda

We follow the same trail until Chomrong. Once we have passed Khuldighar, there is an experimental sheep farm. The trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. Descend to Chomrong and continue to Jhinu hot spring where we can enjoy a hot spring bath. About 20 minutes’ walk downhill from Jhinu are some hot springs (about 105°F) where you can relax and soothe your muscles. Better respect to wear a swimming costume in the hot springs.

7 : Jhinu to Pokhara via Nayapul

Walking Duration

4.5 hours

Starts From

Jhinu

Ends At

Pokhara via Nayapul

From Jhinu we walk at the right side of Modi Khola for 4.5 hrs to Birethanti which can be considered one of the best and the most relaxing walks of the entire trek. We reach Nayapul. Then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara.

Services Included on Price

Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.

USD 525per person

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Regular Package Service Includes

All government taxes and Annapurna conservation entry fees.
TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System).
Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
07 days porter wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
07 days guide wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
Rescue arrangement in emergency situation & worst weather condition
06 nights Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services.
Necessary ground transportation depending upon your request (via tourist bus or private vehicle).
Trekking Ending Point to Pokhara
Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga by local Transport
Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
Trekking maps.
Rubbish disposal.
Our service charge and government taxes.

Regular Package Service Excludes

All meals in Kathmandu and during trekking
Hotel stay in Kathmandu.
Tips to guides and support staff.
Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
Your International flight ticket airfare
Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
Personal trekking equipment.
Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned herein