Trip facts of 12 Day Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Destination
Nepal/ Annapurna
Duration
12 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Activities
Tour and Trek
Accommodation
Hotels / Tea House
Food
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Best Season
Sept to Nov / Mar to May
Max.altitude
4130m
Transportation
Drive/ Flight
Group Size
1 to 14++
12 Day Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Day 1: Arrival in Nepal and Transfer to Hotel
- Day 2: City Tour and Trek Preparation
- Day 3: Drive or Flight to Pokhara (800m) (200kms – 7Hrs drive or 30min flight)
- Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Jhinu Dada (1600 m) (55 Kms, 3½ drive) and Trek to Chhomrong (2170m) (3Km, 3Hrs)
- Day 5: Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m) (8Km, 5Hrs)
- Day 6: Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3,200 m) (9Km, 6Hrs)
- Day 7: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130m) (6Km, 5Hrs)
- Day 8: Trek from Annapurna Base camp (ABC) to Bamboo (15Km, 7Hrs)
- Day 9: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,600 m) Bath in natural hot spring (10Km, 6Hrs)
- Day 10: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara (10Km, 6Hrs walk and 42Km 1½ drive)
- Day 11: Drive or Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu or Lumbini (200kms –7Hrs drive or 30min flight)
- Day 12: Departure from Nepal or follow your Next trip
Summary of 12 Day Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The 12 Day Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the best moderate trekking options in Nepal, perfect for adventurers with limited time. This well-planned Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary Nepal takes you through traditional villages like Chhomrong, dense rhododendron forests, and serene bamboo groves, offering breathtaking views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and Hiunchuli. You’ll reach the iconic Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130m and unwind in the soothing natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda. Ideal for those seeking a compact yet enriching Himalayan trekking experience, this route highlights the beauty of the Annapurna region in a relatively short timeframe. Experience the ABC Trek via Chhomrong Village and discover why it’s among the top-rated moderate trekking in Annapurna region adventures.
Include Exclude in 12 Day Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek
What’s Included
- Transport I: Airport pick-up and drop in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lumbini, with private vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lumbini (based on the itinerary), including breakfast
- Documents: All required trekking permits (ACAP and TIMS), official documents, paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes
- Transport II: Transportation between Kathmandu or Lumbini to Pokhara (round trip) is arranged as per the itinerary, either by tourist bus, private vehicle, or plane
- Transport III: Transportation from Pokhara to the trek start point and back from the trek end point according to the itinerary
- Guide: Experience trekking guide
- Porters: One porter will be provided for every two trekkers
- Duffel Bag: If you need a duffel bag, please let us know before booking the trip and remind us after you arrive
- Trekking Map: A trekking route map for the group leader
- Food and Accommodation: Food and accommodation during the trek in tea houses (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Nepali Dinner: A farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant
What’s Excluded
- Flight ticket: International flight tickets and airport tax
- Nepal visa: You can get your Nepal visa upon arrival at the airport
- City Lunch: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu / Pokhara / Lumbini
- City tour: city tour with a vehicle and entry fees for visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Personal expenses: like laundry, phone calls, snacks, drinks, bar bills, and camera battery charging
- Travel Insurance: It should cover emergency evacuation if needed, while trekking to the highest point listed in the itinerary
- Trekking Equipment: Personal trekking gears for your comfort and safety
- Transport IV: Local jeep or bus transport during the trek (if needed but not mentioned in the itinerary)
- Tips and Gifts: Tips for guides, porters, drivers and related staff during trip
