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Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Best for time-limited trekkers seeking a true Himalayan base camp experience

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The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a condensed Himalayan trekking experience in Nepal’s Annapurna region, designed for travellers who want to reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 metres) in fewer days without compromising on scenery. Starting from Pokhara, the trek passes through the Annapurna Conservation Area, offering dramatic mountain views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South. Combining alpine landscapes, Gurung villages, and well-established trekking trails, this short itinerary delivers one of Nepal’s most iconic mountain journeys in a time-efficient format.

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Package Highlights
  • Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
  • Close-up views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare & Hiunchuli
  • Diverse landscapes from rhododendron forests to alpine terrain
  • Start and finish conveniently from Pokhara

Overview 

Duration
10 Nights | 11 Days
Area
Annapurna Region
Trip Type
Trekking
Highest Point
4,130 Meters (13,550 ft)
Food
As mentioned in itinerary
Accommodation
Lodges
Transportation
Private Vehicle with AC
Best Season
Spring (March–May) & Autumn (September–November)
Locations
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghandruk, Chhomrong, Bamboot, Deurali & ABC

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Itinerary

Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 01
Day 01
Kathmandu Arrival – Overnight at Kathmandu
  • Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.
  • Short briefing about your tour program.
  • If any payment is due, then it will be collected during briefing time.
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 02
Day 02
Kathmandu Full Day Sightseeing – Overnight at Kathmandu
  • After breakfast 09 AM- Visit Pashupatinath Temple.
  • Boudha Stupa (World Heritage Site, Spend 1 Hrs)
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site, Spend 2 Hrs.)
  • Swyambhu Stupa (World Heritage Site, Spends 1.5 Hrs.)
  • Evening free time for personal activities.
  • Optional: Everest Mountain Flight at 5:30AM INR 10,500/- Per Person
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 03
Day 03
Fly to Pokhara & Pokhara sightseeing – Overnight at Pokhara
  • After Breakfast 8:00 AM- Drive to Kathmandu domestic Airport & Fly to Pokhara.
  • Pokhara full day sightseeing to David’s fall, Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave and Seti river gorge. Drive to Phewa lake and enjoy a boat ride & relax your rest of the day.
  • Note: Other adventure activities like Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, Zipline, Ultralight and many more at your own expense.
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 04
Day 04
Drive to Nayapul & trek to Ghandruk (27 KM /1-1.5 Hrs) – Overnight at Ghandruk
  • Morning after breakfast 7:30 AM Drive to Nayapul (27 KM /1-1.5 Hrs). & Trek to Ghandruk. This trek distance is 8.6 KM. It takes 4 to 5 hrs to reach Ghandruk from Nayapul via Birethanti, Chimrung, Syauli bazar, Kimche, Chane along terraces rice fields. Ghandruk village situated at an altitude of 1940 meters in Kaski District Nepal.
  • Hotel: Local tea house
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 05
Day 05
Trek to Chhomrong (10KM /5-6 Hrs) – Overnight at Chhomrong
  • After breakfast we start climbing up for around 1 hrs up to Kimrungdanda. On the way, we can enjoy great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Ganggapurna.
  • Hotel: Local tea house
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 06
Day 06
Trek to Bamboo (11 KM / 5-6 hrs) - Overnight at Bamboo
  • After breakfast we start to climb to Sinuwa.
  • Next, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo.
  • Hotel: Local tea house
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 07
Day 07
Trek to Deurali (10 KM/ 6-7 hrs) – Overnight at Deurali
  • After breakfast we start the day through the bamboo forests which are damp and cold, and then ascend steadily with a few steep sections. It is only after reaching the Himalaya Hotel that the forest opens up and we are out in the sun again with astounding views of the glacial river below.
  • Hotel: Local tea house
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 08
Day 08
Trek to ABC Via MBC (5-6 Hrs)- Overnight ABC
  • After breakfast we start climbing gently through a river bed, then over a steep trail over to the mountain side, then a short hike from bagar we reached Machhapuchhre Base Camp(MBC).From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience.
  • Hotel: Local tea house
  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 09
Day 09
Fly back to Pokhara by Helicopter (15 Minute Flight) – Overnight at Pokhara
  • After breakfast, fly back to Pokhara by Helicopter.
  • Rest day at Pokhara.
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 10
Day 10
Fly to Kathmandu -Overnight at Kathmandu
  • After Breakfast 10:00 AM drive to Airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
  • Evening free time for local shopping etc.
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Day 11
Day 11
Departure - Transfer to airport
  • We will drop you to Kathmandu Airport 3 hours before your flight time.

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Har har Mahadev Mujhe enki service bahut theek lagi kyo ki hamre father and mother kailash mansarovar yatra par kathmandu se enke sath gaye the bahut badhiya khana peena rahna tha o log senior citizens hai but bahut khush rahe yatra par Thanks u so much
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Very nice
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The Trip Organizer as well as coordinator Suman was an excellent person for any communication. The Sherpa & Cooking Staff was Great. They are amazing people to Look after us and provide useful information at all levels from Shopping to Health and Food what should be eating. Also, They Travel with us from Nepal. As we cross the border another amazing soul, we met Diki & Pema. There were with us until return to China Border. How to be fit to complete Parikrama (Kora) of Kailash guidance provided by them is so useful. The Atmosphere were Amazing. Feel like soul home. I want to leave my life there until reach to Lord Shiva Home. The Group was very small as Last minute few has not turn up.
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Had a very wonderful time in Nepal. Pashupatinath darsan , City tour too good . Thanks Kailash vision teams
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Amazing company with fantastic staff! We organized a private tour to Kailash and Mansarovar with them, and the entire experience was truly wonderful. From the beginning, their team was professional, helpful, and very accommodating. Everything was well planned, and the staff made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. They arranged very good hotels along the way, and the food prepared by their team every day was excellent. The staff always took care of our needs with a positive attitude and made the trip smooth and memorable. We really appreciated their support, kindness, and attention to detail. I would definitely choose this company again for future trips and highly recommend them to anyone planning a Kailash and Mansarovar tour.
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I went to kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage on 2022( Kerung) and in 2025 ( simikot-Hilsa) for a documentary with Kailash vision trek. Excellent management and well knowledged and experienced guides and support staffs. Thanks for the good organization and lifetime experience.
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This is a agencies office for Mount Kailash trek and travel. This office provide good service.
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I had wonderful experience. Very true company. Person sandesh and suman Dahal in operation very honest. Team go with us very honest.all vegetarian meal was wonderful. They deserve good tips. Which our all group did . Because we are all happy not any singal complaints.
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An Unforgettable Kailash Journey with Kailash Vision Treks We had an absolutely wonderful and memorable experience with Kailash Vision Treks for our sacred Mount Kailash journey. From the very beginning until the completion of the Yatra, everything was organised extremely well, and the entire team was professional, caring and supportive. A very special thanks to Suman, who was always available to answer our questions and help us, no matter what time of the day. His responsiveness, patience and constant support gave us a lot of confidence throughout the entire journey. I would also especially like to thank our Tibetan tour guide, Ngima, who looked after me incredibly well throughout the trip. His care, kindness and attentiveness meant so much to me, particularly during the more challenging parts of the journey. I genuinely felt very well looked after and supported. Another huge appreciation goes to the wonderful cooks and support team. Considering the remote locations and difficult conditions of the Kailash journey, the food they provided was absolutely amazing — fresh, delicious and comforting. We were genuinely surprised by how tasty the meals were every day. Their hard work behind the scenes made our journey so much more comfortable. Kailash is not an ordinary holiday; it is a physically challenging, deeply spiritual and emotional pilgrimage. The entire team understood this and supported us with patience, compassion and genuine care. The arrangements, transportation, accommodation, food, guidance and overall coordination were handled extremely well. Reaching Mount Kailash and completing this sacred journey was a dream come true and one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Kailash Vision Treks, Suman, Ngima, the cooks and the entire support team played a very important role in making that possible. I am deeply grateful to everyone who looked after us throughout this incredible journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend Kailash Vision Treks to anyone planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Thank you for helping make our Kailash journey a beautiful and unforgettable memory that we will cherish forever. 🙏🕉️ Har Har Mahadev! 🙏🔱
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Best of the best tour is Kailash Vision Treks Our journey to Mount Kailash with Kailash Vision Treks was truly unforgettable. What started as a spontaneous booking turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of my life—and I am so grateful I chose this team. From the very beginning, Sagar was incredible. He answered every one of my calls, no matter what time of day, and made sure we always felt supported and reassured. Raju showed us the very best of the Kailash experience, taking care of every detail and making the journey feel effortless. Vishnu and Amrit deserve a special mention for keeping us so well fed with delicious Indian vegetarian food—breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day! ❤️ And then there was Tinley, our wonderful Tibet guide. During the Parikrama, I lost my phone on the mountain. Tinley went up and down the mountain searching for it until he found it. That moment said everything about the kind of people they are—they genuinely cared about us, not just as clients, but as people. Throughout the entire journey, we were treated like royalty. Our comfort, safety and happiness always felt like their number one priority. The Kailash journey is challenging, spiritual and incredibly special. Having the right people beside you makes all the difference. Kailash Vision Treks gave us much more than a trek—they gave us care, kindness, unforgettable memories and an experience I will carry in my heart forever. 🙏🏻🕉️ Thank you, Sagar, Raju, Vishnu, Amrit, Tinley and the entire Kailash Vision Treks team. I could not have asked for a better journey to Kailash. ❤️🙏🏻 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Kailash Yatra A heartfelt thank you to Ngima Sherpa and Gombo for their incredible support, care and guidance throughout the journey. Their dedication, patience and encouragement made such a challenging pilgrimage feel safer and more manageable. They were always there when i needed them, and their kindness will remain a very special part of my Kailash experience. The journey was challenging at times, both physically and emotionally, but with the support of such wonderful people and the blessings of Mahadev, I was able to complete this sacred Yatra. I am returning with a heart full of gratitude, beautiful memories and a deeper sense of faith. Thank you, Ngima Sherpa and Gombo, for being such an important part of this unforgettable journey. Har Har Mahadev! 🕉️🙏🏻🌹
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Once in a life time experience at Mt. Kailash. I went on a tour to Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash with Kailash Vision Treks in July’26. It was an experience of a kind which I will remember for the rest of my life. The entire team was professional, responsive and respectful of our choices. Ngima Sherpa headed the tour with other members like Shambo, Buddha and few others. In spite of that fact that this was a spiritual journey, they tried their very best to make this journey fun and comfortable to the best of their abilities. They paid attention to each individual’s personal needs. Medicine was always handy and special meal requested were fulfilled. I could not have completed the Parikrama around Mount Kailash without the Almighty’s blessings and the support of this group and my fellow travelers. This all went beyond my expectations. I urge everyone to reach out to this tour group for an amazing lifetime experience. You will not be disappointed!!
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Amazing experience The trip was planned good with all amenities provided , food was excellent and Sherpas were very helpful. Hope you continue to serve the same way , we will definitely like to choose your services in future.
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Best Spiritual Experience with peace of mind We had such a great experience with Kailash vision treks. Before hand we got all the information and hotel bookings. Suman Ji and his team has arranged everything very well. During our tour guide Ngima and Gonpo provided all kind of support to our 26 members group during 13 days parikrama. Kitchen team (Purna, Buddha, Lhakpa, Pasang & Jagat) also helped us each and every moment during 14 days sacred Kailash Parikrama. Satvik Bhojan, Care, proper information and family atmosphere helped us to complete 3 days parikrama. We are fully recommended Kailash Vision Treks for your Kailash Parikrama. Har Har Mahadev.
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Excellent service and food. We went to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Kailash Vision Treks on July 24, 2026 along with 26 participants from around the world. The service provided from day one to the end of the trip was excellent by Kailash Vision Treks and it exceeded our expectations. Our guide Mr. Nima Sherpa was exceptional, very informative, down to earth and helpful. The food provided throughout the journey was excellent (They even prepared us Pizza and Momo too). The kitchen staffs and other supporting staffs were excellent. Accommodation arrangements were excellent. The transportation arrangement was excellent too. The staffs even took care of all guests holy water collected from Mansarovar Lake and safely kept and transported back to Nepal and gave back to guests. It was a life changing spiritual experience with exceptional service provided by Kailash Vision Treks. We would like to recommend Kailash Vision Treks to all the people who wish to go for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. As per our experience with them, they will perfectly plan your trip and they have the experienced guide and kitchen and supporting staffs to make your trip exceptional.
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Kailash mansarovar Yatra I am fully satisfied with kailash vision trek Food was good Guide was very good behaviour Har har mahadev
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Outstanding Mount Kailash Experience Our Mount Kailash trip was managed exceptionally well from start to finish. Every logistical detail — permits, accommodation, and food — was handled smoothly, letting us focus entirely on the journey itself without any worries. Special thanks to the management team, Suman and Sandesh, for their excellent coordination and support throughout. Our cooks, Vishnu and Amrit, kept us well fed with great food even in remote, challenging conditions. Our guides — Raju and the team from the Nepal side, and Tilray from the Chinese side — truly went above and beyond their duties to make sure everything ran without a hitch. They were flexible, attentive, and always worked to ensure the best possible outcome for us. This was a wonderfully organized, well-supported trip, and I’d highly recommend this company to anyone planning a Kailash journey.
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Horse Year, Element is Fire Kailash Kora 2026 July. The Trip Organizer as well as coordinator Suman was an excellent person for any communication. The Sherpa & Cooking Staff was Great. They are amazing people to Look after us and provide useful information at all levels from Shopping to Health and Food what should be eating. Also, They Travel with us from Nepal. As we cross the border another amazing soul, we met Diki & Pema. There were with us until return to China Border. How to be fit to complete Parikrama (Kora) of Kailash guidance provided by them is so useful. The Atmosphere were Amazing. Feel like soul home. I want to leave my life there until reach to Lord Shiva Home. The Group was very small as Last minute few has not turn up.

Package Includes/Excludes

  • Hotel Accommodation on Double/Twin Sharing Deluxe room.
  • Local Tea house during trekking
  • Daily Breakfast at the hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included during trekking only
  • 2 porter & 1 English speaking guide during trek
  • All Sightseeing as per itinerary by private basis.
  • Driver salary, allowances, fuel cost & toll.
  • All Taxes
  • ACAP Entry fee
  • Entry fee of Monuments
  • Lunch & Dinner at Pokhara
  • Tour Guide
  • Rescue & evacuation services if required
  • Hot water,internet services, hot water shower during trekking
  • Optional activities cost which is not above
  • Any Personal Expenses
  • International Flight Tickets.
  • Nepal Visa: For Foreign nationals , visa upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. ( Bring a copy of passport main page & 2 passport size Photographs. Fee USD 30 For 15 Days )

FAQs

The trek is rated moderate. It requires good fitness due to daily ascents and descents but does not require technical climbing or prior trekking experience.

The highest point is Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 metres, making acclimatisation important despite the shorter itinerary.

Yes, beginners with a reasonable fitness level can complete this trek, especially with proper pacing, acclimatisation, and guidance.

The best seasons are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November), when weather conditions are stable and mountain views are clearest.

Accommodation is in tea houses (mountain lodges) offering basic but comfortable rooms, hot meals, and communal dining areas.

Altitude sickness is possible due to the rapid ascent. The itinerary is designed to manage risk, and guides monitor trekkers closely throughout the journey.

One of Nepal’s Best Route

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Group Discount Available

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Sagar

Suman

Sandesh

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‪(+977) 985-109-8932‬
  • Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
  • Close-up views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare & Hiunchuli
  • Diverse landscapes from rhododendron forests to alpine terrain
  • Start and finish conveniently from Pokhara

Package Additional Details

This trek offers a fast-paced route to Annapurna Base Camp, making it ideal for travellers who want a genuine Himalayan trekking experience but have limited time in Nepal.

  • Typical duration: 6–8 days
  • Daily walking time: 5–7 hours
  • Includes steady ascents, stone staircases, and varied terrain
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
    (All permits are arranged by the trekking operator.)

The Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek delivers maximum mountain reward in minimal time, combining accessibility, dramatic scenery, and a true high-altitude base camp experience — making it one of Nepal’s most popular short Himalayan treks.

Why Choose Us
Our team has many years of experience guiding people on high mountain journeys like the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. You’ll be in safe, expert hands from start to finish.
Your safety is our top concern. We provide oxygen, medical support, and trained guides to help you feel secure at every step of the trip.
Our Nepali and Tibetan guides share real stories and traditions, helping you understand the deep meaning of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
Our cooks and support team make sure you’re comfortable and well taken care of with warm meals and thoughtful service.
We handle all the details such as visas, transport, and accommodation, so you can relax and enjoy your spiritual adventure.

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