Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Benefits of Booking Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Vertex Holiday

• Expert council: Vertex Holiday’s experienced English-speaking local guides who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
• Logistical assistance: vertex Holiday handle all necessary permits, internal comfortable transportation, food, accommodation bookings, and porter services, significantly reducing planning stress.
• Acclimatization Planning: Vertex Holiday design itineraries with carefully planned ascent rates and built-in acclimatization days, maximizing the chances of a successful and safe trek.
• 24 Hours Company Assist: Vertex Holiday Team member will assist during the trip.
• Arrival & Departure Facility : Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
• Made-to-orderTrip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize trip.
• Nepal Local Sim Card : After arrival in Nepal , vertex Holiday provide per person 1 Ncell sim card with 20 GB Data for easy connection
• Free luggage store:  Vertex Holiday office Store in Thamel

Annapurna conservation area:

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is the largest protected region in Nepal, covering 7629 sq. meters.  This conservation area covers the Kaski, Lamjung, Myagdi, Manang, and Mustang districts.

Annapurna region is enriched with diverse vegetation and wildlife species such as Himalayan Thar, blue sheep, snow leopard, Musk deer, black bear, and many more. The chances of encountering some of the wild animals depend on luck as well as patience.

Annapurna conservation area serves as a major attraction for international trekkers, as it is the house of some of the best trekking routes, including the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Treks.

Short Annapurna base camp Trek Major Attraction:

Besides being the Base camp of the 10th Highest Mountain, Annapurna, and its popularity, there are some major attractions that one should be interested in during  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek. Panoramic mountain vistas Mountain villages, Gurung indigenous culture, spectacular landscapes, Glaciers, Rivers, waterfalls, wild animals, and harsh topography are the major attractions.

However, the Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trekking trail has significant spiritual value as the local people regard all the forces of nature as divine, especially the mountains; thus, travelers and trekkers are advised to follow the local do’s and don’ts.

Hot spring at short Annapurna base camp Trek

Jhinu Dada is situated in the Kaski district near Chhomrong village on the way to the  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek. Descending down for the last overnight at Jhinu Dada offers several lodges for accommodation. Short downhill hikes to the Modi River gorge and the Hot spring with three pools with different temperatures will be ideal for the relaxation of muscle strain after the tiring journey of the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Besides, the natural hot springs are rich in various chemical components beneficial for several health problems, including allergies and other skin conditions. People have been using these pools since ancient times, and they are supposed to be beneficial for rheumatism, gastritis, and joint pain.

Chhomrong village during the short Annapurna base camp trek:

Chhomrong is a village in the Annapurna Region of Nepal with the majority of hilly Gurung tribes. The houses and lodges are mostly stone attach-roofed built-in local traditional style. Trekkers and travelers can enjoy the magnificent views of Annapurna, Fishtail, and Hiunchuli Mountain peaks with the contrast of lush green forests.

Well facilitated with food and accommodation services, the German Bakery in this hamlet is a popular delicacy of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Besides, this town has a Trekking Information Centre for the purpose of providing necessary information regarding the trail conditions, weather, and avalanches.

Best season for Short Annapurna base camp Trek:

SPRING SEASON: March To May

The temperature fluctuations are normally 5 to 20 degrees Centigrade, with clear blue skies during the day. Evenings and mornings are mostly chill and sometimes freezing cold. It is during this time around for the Rhododendron bloom, where red, pink, purple, and white-colored flowers decorate the trekking trail offering an amazing trekking experience.

Autumn season: September to November

In the autumn season, this  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek trail offers trekkers beautiful clear mountain scenery and blue skies with less rain. This season’s temperature ranges from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade during the day, whereas the nights can go below the freezing point. It is during this time for the major festivals of Nepal, and the travelers and trekkers can take part and celebrate with the local people.

Winter Season: December to February

The  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek is open for trekkers almost all time of the year, except for the times during avalanches. During the winter season, most of the trail beyond Dovan is covered in snow, with temperatures fluctuating from -5 to 12 degrees. However, the views of the mountains are amazing during the daytime as they are mostly clearer. Trekkers seeking trekking on snow trails find this time the ideal time for taking the adventure.

Travel insurance for a short Annapurna base camp trek:

Wherever it is that you are planning to hike in Nepal, it is a mandatory regulation to have comprehensive travel and medical insurance as a precaution. This should cover all the mishaps in the high-altitude Himalayas of Nepal.  While taking the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek trip in the mountains, there is always the chance for unfortunate things happening to anyone, including Altitude sickness, health problems, accidents, natural disasters, and loss of personal belongings.

In severe health problems or during times of natural disasters like avalanches, one might need to use Helicopter services in order to evacuate the victim to the nearest safe place with the facilities for hospitalization. Thus make sure to purchase an Insurance plan covering all these probabilities before taking the  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek.

Short Annapurna base camp trek food and accommodation:

Food and Accommodation are Normal on this short Annapurna Base Camp trek. Trekkers can enjoy various options from simple budget to standard class lodge accommodation with the best foods. From Chhomrong village onwards, all room accommodation is nice and simple with a large warm dining hall. In high tourist season, single supplement rooms are hard to find, which need to be booked well in advance. Most rooms have non-attached bathrooms and toilets. Everyone needs to share common toilets and bathrooms.

As for food, there is a break at every guest house near us overnight and during lunchtime, where we will take you to the hotels, which will provide excellent food menus to enjoy delicious meals. At Chomrong, one can enjoy fresh bakeries also. Therefore, lodges on route ABC serve good healthy meals from continental and Nepalese meals, Dal, Bhat, and snacks. Few guest house during the Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek provides Mexican, Italian, Japanese, and Korean foods.

What to prepare for the short Annapurna base camp trek:

Graded as a moderate trekking trip, Short Annapurna Base Camp requires all trekkers to be physically active and in good health, as most of the walking includes uphill and downhill on the stone-stepped trails. However, comparatively safer considering the elevation, Vertex Holiday advises you to take preparatory exercises at least a couple of weeks prior to departure for  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek.

Jogging, swimming, walking on stairs, cardio, and various other exercises are fine. However, Yoga and Meditation classes guided by a proper instructor will definitely help your body increase endurance capacity, which is a vital aspect of trekking trips.

This  Short Annapurna Base Camp  Trek time is limited. Thus a small backpack must be carried to keep your emergency personal materials like snacks, water, toiletries, and other valuables, and essential items should be fine.

Besides, our company will provide a porter for two trekkers, and they will be responsible for carrying your luggage. The maximum weight limit for porters is 28 kg; thus, your luggage should not exceed kilograms. For more information on what to pack for Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek please visit Trekking Equipments.

Fitness for Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

Fitness and good medical care are essential for the short Annapurna Base Camp trek, as this trek leads to far remote areas of the Himalayas, where some days lead to strenuous walking and climbing for long hours.

Before or after booking this trip, the client needs to exercise like jogging, running, and walking for an hour or more every day before departing for Nepal.

Walking up and down the stairs also helps to keep you fit. Staying healthy and physically provided before or after the trek makes your adventure holiday more enjoyable and memorable. In case you are interested in accomplishing this or other holiday trekking trips. Please, feel free to contact us to customize your exciting Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary.

Porters and Guides:

Our guides have more than 5 to 10 years experience leading high-altitude hikes over the Manaslu,  Annapurna, Everest and other Himalayan regions and hold government licenses. They have received training in emergency response, first aid, and altitude sickness awareness. The majority of our senior guides have been trekking for more than eight to ten years. In order to keep clients informed about weather and trail conditions and to maintain safety, they also carry satellite phones and other essential communication devices.

Porter welfare is very important to us. No more than 20 to 25 kg of total equipment for two hikers is carried by each porter, and we make sure that each porter has access to:

• Proper attire and footwear for elevated elevations
• Appropriate food and lodging
• Medical and accident insurance
• Equitable compensation in accordance with national norms
• Enough working hours and frequent rest periods will help avoid weariness.
• Instruction on basic first aid and safe carrying procedures

Vertex Holiday Safety Protocols During The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

At Vertex Holiday, your safety is our top concern. We take stringent precautions to guarantee a safe trekking experience, such as routine health examinations and continuous observation of altitude sickness signs while you are hiking. Our guides are prepared to offer emergency care if necessary and are equipped with complete first-aid supplies. In the event of an emergency, we arrange for quick helicopter evacuations; however, the customer or your personal insurance usually covers the evacuation expenses. Our Kathmandu office also offers round-the-clock assistance to help you during your trekking journey.

•  Acclimatization briefings and routine health examinations
• First-aid-trained guides with complete medical kits
• Coordination of emergency evacuation (helicopter if necessary)
• 24/7 assistance from the Vertex Holiday office in Kathmandu
• Small group sizes and dependable communication devices

Essential Equipment for the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

Short Annapurna Base trek, you must need sleeping bags, down jackets, good trekking boots, warm inner clothing, headwear for the sun and cold, Sun-block, and good water bottle, a hiking pole, and a crampon in winter season besides your belongings and necessary items.

If it’s too much to carry from home, one can buy or rent in Kathmandu or Pokhara at a reasonable price. Apart from this, Vertex Holiday recommends an essential equipment list for trekking here as they are helpful and provide good support.

Clothing Base:

• Layers 3–4 moisture-wicking T-shirts (synthetic or merino wool)
• 3 thermal base layers (top & bottom)
• Insulation Layers 1 fleece or down jacket
• 1 synthetic insulated jacket (for evenings)
• 1 fleece or wool sweater
• Outer Layers waterproof and windproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
• Waterproof pants (for snow or rain)
• Trekking Pants & Shorts 2–3 pairs of trekking pants (lightweight, quick-dry)
• 1 pair of trekking shorts (optional)
• Underwear & Sleepwear 7–8 pairs of moisture-wicking underwear
• 1 pair of thermal sleepwear

Headwear & Handwear:

• Headwear warm beanie or wool hat
• Sun hat or cap (with neck protection)
• Buff or neck gaiter
• Sunglasses (UV-protected, glacier glasses recommended above 4,000m)
• Lightweight gloves (liner)
• Insulated waterproof gloves (for cold days)

Footwear;

•  Trekking boots (waterproof, ankle support)
• Camp shoes (sandals or Crocs for teahouses)
• 5–6 pairs of trekking socks (wool or synthetic)
• 2–3 pairs of thermal socks
• kneepad

Bags Daypack:

• 25–30L (for daily essentials)
• Rain covers for bags
• Dry bags or ziplocks (to keep clothes and electronics dry)

Sleeping Gear

• 4-season sleeping bag (rated to at least -10°C / 14°F)
• Sleeping bag liner (adds warmth and hygiene)

Personal Items & Accessories:

• Headlamp with extra batteries
• Reusable water bottles or hydration bladder (2–3L total capacity)
• Snacks (energy bars, trail mix, chocolates)
• Lightweight towel

Toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothbrush, etc.)

• Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
• Lip balm with SPF
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes & toilet paper
• Small first aid kit (with altitude sickness meds like Diamox, ibuprofen, blister care)

Electronics:

• Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)
• Charging cables
• Plug adapter (Nepal uses Type C, D, and M sockets)
• Camera or smartphone

Documents :

• Passport + extra passport photos
• Copies of travel insurance (with emergency evacuation)
• Family Contact Person

Optional :

• (but useful) Trekking poles (collapsible, highly recommended)
• Gaiters (for snow or mud)
• Notebook/pen