Annapurna Circuit Short Trek

Our guides have worked in the Annapurna area for over 17 years. They know these mountains better than anyone, and all our guides have proper licenses.

We keep you safe on every trek with small groups that give you personal attention. We pick good tea houses where you can rest and eat well, and your trip follows a clear plan that works.

Our team helps you day and night, so you can call us anytime if you need something. We don't leave you on your own, and we're always ready to help.

More than 2,300 people gave us five stars after their trek because they trust us. We've done this many times before, and we know how to get you safely around the Short Annapurna Circuit.

Our Short Annapurna Circuit trek usually takes eight people, but we can handle anywhere from two to ten trekkers. Nepal Hiking Team always starts trips on time, even if only a few people join the group. You can also trek alone if you want a more personal trip.

We promise that your booking is safe and your Short Annapurna Circuit trek will happen as planned. The only time we might change things is during serious problems like political trouble or natural disasters. In those cases, we will give you other good options.

Yes, we take solo trekkers on all our group trips. If you're the only person signed up for your date, we'll still run the Short Annapurna Circuit trek just for you. You'll pay solo rates but get the same full support as any group.

Yes, we set up private Short Annapurna Circuit treks for families, friends, and people traveling alone. On private trips, you can pick your own dates and go at your own speed if you have two or more people. We make sure everyone in your party stays together as one group.

If you're traveling by yourself, you'll need to pay extra for a private trek. But you'll still get the same good service and support that all our trekkers receive.

Yes, people from most countries can get their visa when they land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You should fill out the online form before you travel and bring cash or a credit card to pay for it. Make sure your passport won't expire for at least six months after you arrive in Nepal, and check that you have one empty page for the visa stamp.

If you want to know more details about getting a Nepal visa, check out our Nepal Visa Information page.

Yes, we pick you up from the airport and drop you off when you leave for all Short Annapurna Circuit trek bookings. Our team member will wait for you outside the airport, holding a "Nepal Hiking Team" sign so you can find them easily. When your trek in the Annapurna area is done, we'll get you to the airport three hours before your flight leaves.

If you come to Nepal early or want to stay longer after your trek, we can change the pickup and drop-off times to match your plans.

Your Short Annapurna Circuit trek package includes three nights at 3-star hotels in Thamel, like the Woodapple Hotel & Spa. We can upgrade you to 4-star or 5-star hotels if you want something nicer, but you'll need to pay extra for the upgrade. The extra cost depends on which hotel you choose and how much better it is than the standard one we include.

Hotel rooms cost USD 45 per night for single rooms or USD 50 per night for twin or double rooms. This price includes breakfast and all taxes, so you don't pay anything extra. If you want to come to Nepal early or stay longer after your Short Annapurna Circuit trek, our team will be happy to book these extra hotel nights for you.

Before your trek starts, we'll have a meeting where you meet your guide and take care of important things. We'll collect your passport and a copy of your travel insurance, and you can pay any money you still owe for the trek.

Your guide will check all your gear to make sure you have what you need. We'll give you a warm down jacket, sleeping bag, cap, detailed map of the Short Annapurna Circuit, and a duffel bag to carry your things.

If you have any questions or worries about the trek, please ask our team during this meeting.

To book your Short Annapurna Circuit trek, fill out the booking form with your trip details and information about all the people going. You can send us your flight and insurance information later if you don't have it ready right now. Pay a 20% deposit to hold your spot on the trek, and we'll confirm your booking once we receive the payment.

When you arrive in Nepal, you can pay the rest of the money for your Short Annapurna Circuit trek using cash or a credit card.

If you cancel your trip for any reason, like getting hurt, getting sick, or other problems you didn't expect, we can't give back your 20% deposit. But we care about our customers, so we'll give you full credit that never expires to use on any future trips or treks with us. This means you can use that money for another adventure with us whenever you're ready to go.

We pick up trekkers from Kathmandu and drive them to Dharapani, where the Short Annapurna Circuit Trek officially begins. The drive takes you through beautiful terraced fields, flowing rivers, and small mountain villages that give you your first look at what the mountains are like. This journey helps you get used to the mountain scenery before you start walking on the actual trek.

The Short Annapurna Circuit Trek covers about 110 to 120 kilometers and takes 12 days to complete. This makes it a good challenge for people who stay active and like to hike.

You'll walk for 5 to 7 hours each day on bumpy mountain trails that go up and down. The hardest part is crossing Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters, where the air gets thin and the climb gets very steep.

The trek has long uphill sections, rocky paths, and high mountain villages that will test how strong you are. But you get rest days in places like Manang to help your body get used to the high altitude.

Even though it's tough, the trek gives you amazing rewards like beautiful mountain views, colorful local culture, and a great feeling of success with every step you take.

The Short Annapurna Circuit Trek covers about 110 to 120 kilometers in total. This trek gives you the best parts of the famous Annapurna Circuit but takes less time to finish.

You start walking from Jagat and end your trek in Jomsom. Along the way, you'll walk through river valleys, visit high mountain villages, and cross the famous Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters above sea level.

No, there's no official age limit for the Short Annapurna Circuit trek. We've successfully taken trekkers from 4 years old to 70 years old and even older people on this adventure.

Your health and fitness level matter more than your age when you're hiking at high altitudes. We have special Short Annapurna Circuit trek programs that work well for older people and children, too.

Kids under 16 years old can only do the trek if their parents come with them for safety reasons.

You should start getting ready for your Short Annapurna Circuit trek about 4 to 6 weeks before you go to Nepal. During this time, do lots of cardio workouts like climbing stairs and running to build up your heart and lung strength.

Go on long hikes once a week for 5 to 6 hours while carrying a heavy backpack to get used to walking with weight. Make sure you wear your hiking boots during training so they fit well and don't give you blisters on the actual trek.

Getting your mind ready is just as important as getting your body ready, so work on building strong willpower to handle tough days on the mountain.

Yes, you must have travel insurance for all Annapurna Circuit Short Hikes. Your insurance policy needs to cover high-altitude trekking up to 6,000 meters, emergency evacuation, and helicopter rescue if something goes wrong.

We suggest getting your insurance from well-known global insurance companies like Genki Traveler, AXA Travel Insurance, Allianz Travel Insurance, and World Nomads. These companies have good reputations and cover what you need for mountain trekking.

We put together a list of the best travel insurance companies based on what our past trekkers told us worked well for them.

Our licensed guides have worked on high-altitude treks for many years and know these mountains very well. They always carry a first aid kit and a special device called an oximeter that checks how much oxygen is in your blood.

This helps them watch your health and catch any signs of altitude sickness early, before it gets serious. All our guides have good training, so they can make smart choices to keep you safe and healthy during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek.

We also pick the best tea houses that are clean, safe, and have good reputations with other trekkers. If there's ever a serious emergency, we can arrange a helicopter rescue to get you to safety quickly.

These safety measures come with every trek we run in the Annapurna area, so you don't pay extra for this protection.

The best times to do the Short Annapurna Circuit Trek are during spring from March to May and autumn, from September to November. During these months, the weather stays steady and you get clear views of the Himalayan mountains.

These seasons give you the perfect conditions for trekking in the Annapurna area, with good weather that makes walking safer and more enjoyable.

Yes, you can do the Short Annapurna Circuit trek during summer and winter, but these seasons have some challenges. In summer, heavy rain might cancel your flights, which could change your travel plans.

In winter, the trails get icy and snow might block some paths, making walking harder and more dangerous. But these seasons are great if you don't like crowds, because fewer people trek during these times.

Our team can make the trek work all year long if you have the right gear and we prepare properly for the weather conditions you'll face.

You don't need any vaccines to enter Nepal or do the Short Annapurna Circuit trek. But you might want to think about getting a rabies shot because there are stray dogs in the mountain villages that could bite you. Talk to your doctor about what vaccines might be good for you based on your health and travel plans.

We tell trekkers to walk at a steady pace and drink lots of water to stay healthy on the trek. Follow the schedule we give you for getting used to high altitude, eat good food, drink 4 to 5 liters of water each day, and don't drink alcohol.

Our Short Annapurna Circuit trek plan includes rest days so your body can adjust to the thin air. If you feel sick or uncomfortable at any time, tell your guide right away so they can help you.

Your guide will check your oxygen levels often and watch for signs that the altitude is making you sick. If there's a serious emergency, we can get a helicopter to take you to safety.

No, our friendly guides will help you cross the suspension bridges during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek if you need support. They can hold your hand or walk with you to make you feel safer.

After you cross a few bridges, you'll get more comfortable with them and won't be as scared or nervous about walking over them.

Our well-trained porter will carry the gear for two trekkers, but the total weight can't be more than 25 kilograms. You only need to carry a small daypack with your personal things while you walk.

Your porter will walk ahead of you and reach the tea house before you do. So make sure you keep important things like your water bottle, phone, camera, and snacks in your daypack so you have them during the day.

Yes, you can leave your extra bags in a safe locker at your hotel in Kathmandu for free. When you come back from your trek in the mountains, you can pick up all your stored bags.

This means you only need to bring what you actually need for the trek, which makes your Short Annapurna Circuit adventure much easier and more comfortable.

Yes, we give you a sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel bag for the Short Annapurna Circuit trek. The sleeping bag and jacket are made by Nepal Hiking Team and work well in cold weather down to -15°C. You'll also get a trek map, a free Nepal Hiking Team T-shirt, and a cap to take home as gifts from your adventure with us.

Yes, we give you a certificate when you finish the Short Annapurna Circuit Trek to show that you completed this challenging adventure. This certificate recognizes your hard work and dedication during the trek.

We provide twin-sharing lodges that have basic comforts like good beds, mattresses, and clean sheets for you to sleep on. In the lower villages like Dharapani, Chame, and Pisang, you'll have your own private bathroom with hot showers. But as you climb higher up the mountain, the facilities get more basic, and you'll need to share toilets with other trekkers. The rooms also become simpler the higher you go.

Yes, you can buy local NTC and Ncell SIM cards when you're in Kathmandu. A SIM card with 7 to 10 GB of data costs about USD 10 to 15, and one with 20 GB costs USD 15 to 20. With a local SIM card, you can stay connected with your friends, family, and work contacts during your Short Annapurna Circuit trek without any problems.

Yes, you can charge your devices at most tea houses during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek for NPR 200 to 500 per device. But the solar power at high places depends on good weather, so it might not always work well. It's smart to bring a power bank with you as backup so you can charge your phone, camera, and other devices even when the tea house power isn't working.

Yes, most tea houses in Dharapani, Chame, and Pisang have Western-style toilets that you're used to using. You'll find these same toilets at most places along the trek route. During winter, the water pipes can freeze at higher elevations on the mountain, so you might need to use squat toilets instead of the regular ones.

Our Short Annapurna Circuit trek package comes with twin-sharing rooms where you share with another trekker. If you want your own private room, you'll need to pay extra money for it. Getting a private room depends on whether the tea house has one available when you get there, so we can't promise you'll always get one.

You can eat many different types of food at the tea houses during your trek, including Nepali, Indian, Italian, and Chinese dishes. All trekkers can get meals made the way they like them during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek. You can also have desserts and cold drinks if you want them during your meals. All the food is cooked fresh and gives you the energy you need for walking at high altitudes.

Yes, you can get vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals at all the tea houses during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek. If you have food allergies or need special food, tell us before your trek starts so we can help you.

This way, we can talk to the lodges ahead of time and make sure they have the right food for you along the whole route.

Important Note: Tell your guide about any food allergies you have. They will make sure you get safe food that's good for your body and won't make you sick.

You have several ways to get drinking water during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek. We suggest using spring water with the water cleaning tablets that your guide gives you, or bringing a water bottle with a good filter built in.

You can also buy boiled water at the tea houses along the trek route, which is safe to drink. The last choice is buying bottled water, but we don't recommend this option.

Bottled water costs a lot of money and creates plastic waste that hurts the environment in these beautiful mountains.

Yes, we let you change your trek completely to match what you want. You can make the walking pace slower or faster, add extra rest days, and include a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu if you'd like.

We can adjust any trip or trek to fit your needs and preferences perfectly. But you can only customize your schedule if you book a private trip, not if you join one of our group treks with other people.

Yes, we can set up a Kathmandu day tour before or after your Short Annapurna Circuit trek. During this tour, we'll take you to visit some of the most important religious places and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu. If you want to stay longer and extend your trip by more than one day, we'll be happy to arrange day tours to Bhaktapur and Patan for you as well.

You should give tips to your guides and porters when you say goodbye to them at the end of your trek. Give them whatever amount feels right based on how much money you have, how happy you were with their work, and how well they helped you. Tipping is a good way to show that you appreciate all their hard work in making your Short Annapurna Circuit trek safe and comfortable.

We suggest bringing NPR 25,000 in cash for extra costs during the Short Annapurna Circuit trek, like Wi-Fi, hot showers, charging your devices, and buying snacks. ATM machines in the high mountain areas often don't work or are turned off. That's why you should get all your cash from ATMs in Kathmandu or Pokhara before you start your trek and carry it with you.