Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
Pokhara – a city of natural and cultural wonders lies in the western part of Nepal. Pokhara valley is a grandeur surrounded by the sparkling snowy white Himalayas, green hills and the beautiful villages. The aura of Pokhara valley is appealing to explore the exotic nature and bizarre culture and traditions. Easily accessible from Kathmandu via regular flights or by road, Pokhara is full of immense natural beauty. Being the entry point of trekking to Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, Pokhara has gained an identity of a flourishing tourist destination of Nepal. Hence, Step On Himalaya here steps in with an itinerary of SHORT TREKKING FROM POKHARA TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP. This 5 days’ short trekking starts and ends at Pokhara. Within these 5 days, you will be assured of unlimited exciting experiences passing through the serene settlements bounded by the Himalayas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
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Cost Details
What is included?
- Ground transportation from Pokhara and back to Pokhara
- All 3 meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Accommodation in twin-sharing basis at the Teahouses
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project)permits, TIMS card
- Local and Government taxes
- Trained, experienced, Government certified Trekking staffs: Guide, Porters and other supporting staffs
- Salary, food, accommodation, insurances, basic equipment for all the trekking staffs
What is not included?
- Nepal Visa Entry Fee
- Food and Accommodation in Pokhara
- Personal trekking gears, accessories and equipment
- Personal expenses like mineral water, snacks, bar bills, beverages, internet, phone bills, laundry, etc.
- Extra supporting staffs and their expenses
- Expenses that will be incurred during the emergency evacuation due to natural calamities or personal reasons
- Any of the cost not mentioned in “Cost Includes” section
- Tips and gratitude for all the trekking staffs
Trip Map

FAQ
A trekker has to walk a minimum of 5 to 8 hours daily.
As a Himalayan trekking adventure, you will trek through mountainous landscape. Walking up and down the hill during the trek is quite common characteristic of trekking in Nepal.
Yes, definitely. Elevation change is an important part of the trek. As there is a lot of walking up and down the hill, there is an elevation change every day. However, the range of change differs from day to day. It is mostly an uphill trek up to the destination and downhill on the way back. However, the trail winds up and down the mountains throughout the trek regardless of the elevation difference for the day.
Nepal offers trekking adventures throughout the year. However, the autumn and springs seasons are the best seasons to go trekking in Nepal. The months of September-November and March to May offer the best weather and atmosphere for trekking. Althgouh high altitude trekking is quite difficult and impossible in winter season, low altitude trekking can be done throughout the year.
Although age is not a bar to go on a trekking adventure in Nepal, you certainly need to consider a few factors before going on a trek. The basic requirement for trekking in Nepal is good fitness level regardless of your age. Since the activity involves a lot of walking up and down the mountains, you need to be fit enough to indulge in the activity for multiple days.
We highly recommend taking a guide with you when you go on the trekking adventure. Even if the trail is well-trodden and has many trekkers trekking, you need to have a guide for many reasons. First of all, a guide is not only the person to show you the trail. A trekking guide has a huge responsibilty of completing the adventure ensuring the safety of trekkers in the strange mountains. Moreover, the guide will also make your trip more than an adventure. It becomes a lifetime experience.
The most common food during the trek is Dal Bhat. However, you can choose other food items from the menu. The food items differ from region to region.
You need to prepare your stuff wisely for the trek. The backpack you get ready for the trek should have all essentials and avoid any unnecessary stuff in there. Check this equipment list for a better understanding of what to pack for the trek.
As a high altitude trekking adventure, the trek always has a risk of getting altitude sickness. While it is not predictable who, where, and how they will get it, we all need to be well-aware and prepared for the unwanted. As we gain altitude during the trek, we should be more careful on our pace of walk, food, water, rest, and recovery. Being careful and taking it easy in the mountains can reduce the chance of getting altitude sickness.
Yes, permits are necessary for the trek. Since, you are going on our package, we take care of everything. You do not need to worry about arranging the permit for yourself.
Yes, you will need some cash in the mountain. Although your major meals are included in our package, you may need money for drinks, shower, souvenir shopping, wifi, device charging, and tips to guide and porters at the end of the trip.
We will brief you on how much to take on the first day of the trip when we meet in Kathmandu.
In that unfortunate case, we will make sure that you are well taken care of. If you cannot continue your journey further towards the destination and want to rest or return back, we will arrange a porter to be with you and take care of you while rest of the group members continue the trek.