Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Useful Information

Short Annapurna base camp trek is one of the best trek of the Annapurna region focusing on trekkers’ wishes of reaching ABC in a short time period. The walk begins from Nayapul and ends in Nayapul. You will spend six nights and 7 days in the Annapurna region. While comparing with the Annapurna base camp trek, this trek is short because we start the trek from Pokhara and skip Poonhill trekking to complete the trek on the relevant day.

Accommodation

We will provide the best tea houses having clean rooms with twin beds or dorm rooms with 4-6 beds. Luxury hotels are not available in Annapurna region thus you will only get tea houses for accommodation.

Food

We will provide three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our package. The available food items include tea, milk, coffee, chapatti, cereals, sandwiches, porridge, spaghetti, potato, egg items, fruits, and vegetables for breakfast. Nepali thali (dal, rice, curry, pickle, papad, and salad), Tibetan bread, sandwiches, mo: mo, macaroni dishes, noodles, thukpa, potato curry, rice pudding, apple pie, pizza in lunch and dinner. You can choose food from the menu depending on the travelers group.

Best time for short Annapurna base camp trek

The month of March-May (spring season) and September – November (autumn season) is the best time for Short Annapurna base camp. The weather and path of Annapurna base camp remain suitable in Pre-monsoon and before the winter season.

Charging gadgets

A charging facility is available throughout the trek but you should pay separately for charging each gadget. Most of the tea houses prefer charging in the dining hall rather than in a room.

Drinking water

You will get safe and pure drinking water. We suggest using hot water for protection against cold. Drink enough water to hydrate the body and be safe from dehydration.

General Clothing recommended

• Warm jacket – down jacket,
• Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
• Long-sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
• Thermal underwear.
• Hat, a pair of gloves and a scarf.
• Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose fitting)
• Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
• 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
• 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
• Proper hiking boots.
• Running shoes and flip-flops.
• 2-3 T-shirts.
• Water bottle.

Altitude Sickness

This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below-

• Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek.

7 Days short Annapurna Base Camp Trekking option 

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking with the only Guide.
• Trekking with Guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.