Short Annapurna base camp trekking with jungle safari is an exclusive adventure journey in the Himalayan nation Nepal. While you walk out in the nature you will be observing abundance of wild-lives as well, with this tour.
Standing tall at 8091m, Annapurna I is a breathtaking mountain and everyone's heartthrob. Acclaimed as one of the best journeys in the whole world, Annapurna base camp trekking is unique and super exciting. Combining Annapurna trek with jungle safari and hair raising whitewater rafting, Nature Lovers has created this wonderful tour which offers the unlimited activities and excitement. No wonder it's fully organized and adored by all types of travelers in the world. While Spring and Autumn are the best times to join this tour, one can even venture out in other seasons. Please read more here.
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu. Warm welcome in the airport and transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner with typical cultural program. D, Hotel
Day 02:Preparation day and full day sightseeing. World heritage sites, royal palace, royal squares and more as time permits. B, Hotel.
Day 03:Drive to Trisuli and Rafting for couple of hours, after rafting drive to Pokhara. BL, Hotel.
Day 04:Sarangkot panoramic sunrise view. Full day Sightseeing in Pokhara including Rara / Begnas lake, Davis falls, Mahendra / Gupteshwor cave and more. B, Hotel.
Day 05:Drive to Kande and trek to Landruk, your first trekking day. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06:Trek to Sinuwa. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07:Trek to Deurali. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08:Trek to Annapurna base camp via Machapuchare base camp. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09:Trek to Bamboo. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10:Trek to Jhinu (hot-spring place) BLD. Teahouse Lodge.
Day 11:Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. BL, Hotel.
Day 12:Drive to Sauraha, Chitwan National Park. Partial Sightseeing. Cultural program in the night. BLD, Resort.
Day 13:Various activities including jungle safari, elephant ride, canoeing, breeding centre visit, etc. BLD, Resort.
Day 14:Bird watching and drive back to Kathmandu. Chandragiri / Manakamana cable car ride en route. Farewell dinner. BLD, Hotel.
Day 15:Souvenir shopping and International departure. Breakfast, Airport drop.
Day 01: Arrival in
Kathmandu. Warm welcome in the airport and transfer to hotel. Welcome
dinner with typical cultural program. D, Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation day and full day sightseeing. World
heritage sites, royal palace, royal squares and more as time permits. B, Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Trisuli and Rafting for couple of hours,
after rafting drive to Pokhara. BL, Hotel.
Day 04: Sarangkot
panoramic sunrise view. Full day Sightseeing in Pokhara including Rara / Begnas
lake, Davis falls, Mahendra / Gupteshwor cave and more. B, Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Kande and trek to Landruk, your first
trekking day. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Sinuwa. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Deurali. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna base camp via Machapuchare base
camp. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Bamboo. BLD, Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu (hot-spring place) BLD. Teahouse
Lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. BL, Hotel.
Day 12: Drive to Sauraha, Chitwan National Park. Partial
Sightseeing. Cultural program in the night. BLD, Resort.
Day 13: Various activities including jungle safari, elephant
ride, canoeing, breeding centre visit, etc. BLD, Resort.
Day 14: Bird watching and drive back to Kathmandu.
Chandragiri / Manakamana cable car ride en route. Farewell dinner. BLD, Hotel.
Day 15: Souvenir shopping and International departure.
Breakfast, Airport drop.
Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during trek
You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Kathmandu and Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari.
How much does the Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari cost?
The cost of the Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari varies from $800-$1800 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
In Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
For Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari, you will need to make three permits: Chitwan National Park fee, ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal work and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari {with some exception days} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on some teahouses in Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari route. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp?
Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
The itinerary of our Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4130 m or more above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari demands moderate physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least one month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu and Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4300 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Short Annapurna base camp trek with jungle safari?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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