A focused seven-day tea-house trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) that moves through Gurung villages, rhododendron forests, and the glacial amphitheatre of the Sanctuary. Expect steep stone trails, daily tea-house stays, and commanding mountain panoramas.
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Dawn on the trail feels close to a different world: prayer flags snap on a ridge, the ravine below hisses with meltwater, and the Annapurna massif looms ahead, daring you up through pine and rhododendron.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6–7 days
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness with experience hiking 4–7 hours per day; comfortable on steep, rocky terrain and long descents.
Wildlife
History
The Annapurna Sanctuary has long been inhabited and traveled by Gurung and Magar communities; the Annapurna Conservation Area (est. 1986) was Nepal's first conservation-managed cultural landscape.
Conservation
Visitors enter a protected zone with ACAP fees that support trail maintenance, local conservation, and community development; minimize waste and use refillable containers.
Reserve your spot on the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize slowly
Schedule gradual elevation gains and plan at least one acclimatization day to reduce altitude sickness risk.
Bring cash
Tea houses accept cash only for tips, snacks, and extra drinks above included meals.
Footwear and traction
Sturdy, broken-in hiking boots with good ankle support are vital for stone staircases and muddy sections.
Start early each day
Begin hikes at first light to avoid afternoon clouds and to reach higher camps in daylight.
Sturdy hiking boots
Support and traction for stone stair sections and uneven trails.
Insulated down jacket
Warmth for cold mornings, high camps, and windy ridgelines.
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Trekking poles
Reduce knee stress on long descents and aid balance on stairs.
Water purification tablets or filter
Tea-house water can be boiled but a purifier provides backup and saves fuel time.