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Witness amazing mountain vistas and Himalayan scenery along with a touch of Gurung culture on the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek!
This 6 Days trekking package is perfect for those looking to explore the foothills of Annapurna, the world’s 10th highest peak, in a short amount of time. You will to be able to view a panorama of the peaks in the region, including Annapurna (8091m), Fishtail (6997m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Gangapurna (7454m) and more. On the trek, you will pass through numerous traditional villages and have an opportunity to closely experience the Gurung culture of the region. The trail takes you through lush hills and forests as well, creating the possibility of encountering the wildlife of the region such as Musk Deer, Leopards, Rhesus Monkeys and more.
The Short Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek begins with a half hour drive to Dhampus Phedi, followed by a 4 hour trek up the Modi Khola valley. You will spend your first night at Pothana. Over the next couple of days, you will gradually ascend through Deorali, Tolka, Landruk, Jhinu, Chhomrong and Sinuwa up to Dobhan. You’ll be able to closely interact with the local Gurung, Magar and Thakali people during this time. The fourth day will be a tough one as you head out of Dobhan early for the Annapurna Base Camp. Climb up to Himalaya Hotel at first and eventually reach the Machhapuchhare Base Camp. This area, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, is a vast amphitheater surrounded by a wall of snowcapped peaks. The view from here is truly memorable. Finally, continue the ascent for two more hours to reach the Annapurna Base Camp, another highlight of the trek. Explore the base camp and enjoy your time there before heading to a hotel/lodge nearby to spend the night. The next day, descend to Sinuwa through Bamboo. Finally, all that’s left is to retrace your steps through Chhomrong and Jhinu upto Nayapul and catch a ride back to Pokhara.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit
NRS. 3000 ($30) per person
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card
NRS. 1000 ($10) for organized trekkers
NRS. 2000 ($20) for independent trekkers
Day 01: Drive from Pokhara to Phedi (1130m), Trek to Pothana (1990m), 30 min drive, 4hrs trek
Day 02: Trek from Pothana to Jhinu Danda (1750m), 5hrs trek
Day 03: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Dovan (2500m), 6-7hrs trek
Day 04: Trek from Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) via Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3700m), 8hrs trek
Day 05: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Sinuwa (2340m), 7hrs trek
Day 06: Trek from Sinuwa to Nayapul (1070m) via Ghandruk Phedi (1280m), Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara (880m), 5-6hrs trek, 2-3hrs drive
6 Days 
The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts with a half hour drive from Pokhara to Phedi. The actual trekking begins here as you climb up the ridge to the village of Dhampus (1700m). Briefly stop for lunch at Dhampus before resuming on the trail through the rhododendron forest. Pothana (1990m), our stop for the night, is a little further ahead. You will have good views of Machhapuchhare (6997m) from Pothana as long as the weather is favorable.
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6 Days After breakfast, ascend through forests and farmlands to Deorali (2100m), which offers impressive views of Pokhara, Phewa Lake and various peaks of the region. Then, continue on the trail through the Modi Khola valley to Tolka. From Tolka, trek through terraced pathways to the pleasant Gurung village of Landruk. Stop for lunch and rest at Landruk and maybe spend some time to explore the settlement and interact with the locals. Once you’re refreshed, resume on the trail to Jhinu (1750m), which lies shortly further ahead. The hot springs below the village are another refreshing attraction.
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6 Days Embark on the pleasant forested trails laden with rhododendrons on your way to Chhomrong (2040m). The beautiful Gurung village of Chhomrong is a gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Have some delicious breakfast at Chhomrong amidst views of Annapurna South and Fishtail. Then, descend from Chhomrong through the stone staircase and cross a suspension bridge over the Chhomrong Khola. Pass through Sinuwa (2340m) and Bamboo (2310m) as you ascend and descend through the upper Modi Khola Valley. Finally, trek shortly further to arrive at your destination, Dovan. Rest early to prepare for the tough trek tomorrow.
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6 Days Head out from Dovan after an early breakfast and make your way through the gradually changing sub alpine landscape towards Himalaya Hotel. Ascend further past a ravine towards Deorali (3140m). After trekking through the Modi Khola valley for a few hours, you’ll eventually arrive near the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (M.B.C). The area is also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary because of the panorama of mountains surrounding it. A vast amphitheater encased by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and the Fishtail. Stop briefly for lunch and rest here before resuming the climb to Annapurna Base Camp (A.B.C). You will trek through terraced slopes and pleasant meadows for a couple of hours to reach the Annapurna South Base Camp. Spend some time at the base camp, relishing in the breathtaking scenery around you. Enjoy viewing the panorama of snowcapped peaks and click some pictures with the Annapurna massif. Finally, explore the base camp further if time permits and head back to a hotel nearby for the night.
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6 Days Enjoy your breakfast amidst the glorious scenery surrounding you which comprises of Hiunchuli, Annapurna Gangapurna, Machhapuchhare and more. Then, begin your steady descent to Bamboo, followed by a short ascent to Sinuwa. As you have a lot of descending to do today, your knees might have a rough time. So feel free to use a supporting staff if necessary. Rest comfortably overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa.
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6 Days After an early breakfast, head out for the final day of the trek. Descend to the Chhomrong Khola and retrace your steps through Chhomrong, Jhinu Danda and New Bridge. After following the trail along the river’s west bank for a while, you’ll reach Ghandruk Phedi. Have some lunch there before catching a ride back to Pokhara via Nayapul. The overall journey on jeep will take you around 2-3 hours and ends with your arrival at your hotel in Pokhara.
MEALS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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