Annapurna Circuit short Trek- 6 Days

  • 6 Days
Price per personUS$599
We Offer Group Price
No. of peoplePrice P.P
1 - 1 US$ 999
2 - 2 US$ 955
3 - 5 US$ 935
6 - 10 US$ 899
11 - 20 US$ 855
21 - 40 US$ 599
06 June, 2023
$999 x 1 guests:
$999
Total
$999
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  • Trip Duration6 Days
  • Difficulty LevelModerate - Strenuous
  • Best SeasonMarch- May & Sep- Nov
  • Max Altitude5416 m

Overview

The classic Annapurna circuit for 6 days trek is an incredibly speckled exciting journey into the Annapurna region. This is a short version of the Annapurna trek that is designed for those who want to experience the beauty of nature and culture in a short time.

Join us on this short excursion and enjoy the ancient Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, bleak High Mountain passes, dramatic deep gorge in the world, charming industrialized villages, and at every twist and unlike the view of the Annapurna apex.

The Annapurna circuit trek is one of the most renowned journeys in the Himalayas. It takes into the world’s 10th highest peak of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri to the other side, it’s a round trip that starts walking from the terraces field to the alpine desert crossing the world’s highest trekking pass of Throng La (5416m).

Annapurna Round Trek 6-Day itinerary has been designed by Alpine Ramble Treks for all adventure enthusiasts to be immersed in nature. This is an alternative way to be experienced for those who can not manage more than 2 weeks of holidays to be part of the normal Annapurna circuit trek of 12 days.

ACT trek within 6 days' time is absolutely tricky in terms of distance and altitude but it is not impossible to conquer as long as you have a deep determination and self-courage.

The Annapurna Circuit trek is truly an epic adventure trekking experience that has become one of the most visited trekking routes in Nepal. The views of the Himalayan mountains like Annapurna, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Throng Peak, Dhaulagiri, and many other peaks are just nothing but outstanding.

Our short version of the Annapurna Circuit trek starts right after an adventurous and scenic drive from the beautiful city of Kathmandu to the small local town of Chame via Besisahar, Chame is a beautiful mountain village located at the foothills of Annapurna, the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit trek.

We start trekking from here, walking through the fascinating Gurung and lama villages, lush forests of rhododendrons, oaks, pines, and jumpers, overlooking the majestic Mt. Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Annapurna, II, III, Annapurna IV, and many more.

Crossing ancient monasteries, traditional local villages, Alpine landscapes, and the lifestyle of the unique mountain people, adding on more overwhelming views of the majestic Himalayan peaks, alpine lakes, and glaciers are some of the highlights among many.

Moreover, the Annapurna circuit trek 6 days is a fairly challenging trek than the Annapurna base camp and Langtang valley trek that takes you from the lowlands of Kathmandu all the way up to cross the Throng La (5416m) - the highest point of the trek.

If you are someone who can walk 5-6 hours a walk each day without any acclimatization then this one's for you. Consider the season to go on this trek, as we experienced based on our experiences for 15 years of trekking in this region.

We found the best time of the year to go on this trek is during the Spring (March, April, May, and June) and Autumn (Aug, September, October, and November) seasons. These two seasons are perfectly fine to trek here as it stays at a moderate temperature almost every day and is comfortable for hiking though.

Come to explore the place now, we at Alpine Ramble organize this trip at any time of the year based on your time and interest with flexible itineraries, groups, and costs. Need more help or assistance to plan a trip properly?

The Annapurna Circuit trek-6 Day might not be suitable for beginners, instead, you may opt-out the following options 

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Annapurna Circuit Trek - 14 Days

Annapurna Circuit Trek - 10 Days

Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek (5-6 Days)

Langtang Valley Trek - 10 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek - 8 Days

Additional BENEFITS

Free Airport transportation on arrival and departure days (We will pick you up and drop you off)

Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, Down jacket, and walking poles (rental is included if needed)

Duffle bag if required (Optional)

Souvenir: Trekking route map/browser and printed ART's hiking T-shirt

An Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at a high altitude to find out your accurate health condition while you are trekking in the mountain.

WOKI TOKI - for communication during the trek

 

Highlights

  • Visit beautiful villages during the trek
  • Cross Throng La 5416 m
  • Enjoy the great mountain views of the whole Annapurna range and, many others
  • Explore the unique lifestyle of rural Nepal 

Itinerary

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On our first day of the journey, grab our breakfast at the hotel and we start our journey into the hills on a winding road along the Trishuli River. On the way, we admire terraced farms and beautiful huts. After reaching a juncture at Mugling, we move straight ahead towards Pokhara. At Dumre, we leave the previous trail and head north to Besisahar. We change our vehicle to Chame, another 4-5 hours of drive from Besisahar takes us to Chame, the starting point of our trek. Overnight in Chame.

  • Accommodation type: Trekking lodge / Tea house
  • Driving Time: 8-9 hrs approx
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Included)
  • Maximum Altitude: 2,710m/8,892ft

On the second day of our trek, we are relatively going to take a steep and narrow path through a very dense forest that will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. This is probably the steepest part of the Marshyangdi Valley, so steep that the trail is carved into the vertical rock. After passing this last bit of rock, the valley opens up with majestic vistas. And right, where the valley widens, stands the Paungda Danda, a massive sloping rock face that rises over 5,000ft (1500m) above the trail. We trek for a while before reaching Lower Pisang where we spend the night. Or if you are not that much tired you may hike another 20-30 minutes further to Upper Pisang, the view from this point is slightly better! 

  • Accommodation type: Trekking lodge / Tea house
  • Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs approx
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Included)
  • 3310 m

As we finished our breakfast at the lodge in Pisang, we get set for our hike towards Manag. There are two routes to Manang but we follow the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang via Geru. This trail guarantees excellent views of the beautiful landscape and the mighty mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We begin to notice a contrast in the landscape and vegetation today. The cold and dry climate also creates a much harsher environment. Our short visit to Barge monastery, the largest monastery in the entire district of Manang will be memorable. The views are equally beautiful but the Upper valley looks more beautiful with the pristine lake but it requires a little longer hike than the lower one to reach Manang. Overnight at Manang.

  • Accommodation type: Trekking lodge / Tea house
  • Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs approx
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Included)
  • Maximum Altitude: 3,519m/11,546ft

We have a 5-6 hours hike towards Throng Phedi, it is quite a pleasant hike through some of the most beautiful lands of the Himalayas today, witnessing the beautiful scenery. 

  • Accommodation type: Trekking lodge / Tea hous
  • Trekking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Included)
  • Maximum Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft

Normally, the hike starts very early morning with a torchlight. The first part of the hike is an uphill walk to Throng La (5416 m) top. Crossing Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world, will be heading down to Muktinath village where we get our jeep to travel to Jomsom for 2 hours drive. Still being on the top of Throng La is a worth experience. The views are breathtaking everywhere, we celebrate the moment of being here and yes it is a great achievement, We can take a few photos before heading to Muktinath and Jomsom Valley at the foot of the Thorong La pass. Overnight in

  • Accommodation type: Trekking lodge / Tea house
  • Trekking Time: 7-8 hrs approx
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Included)
  • Maximum Altitude: 54126 m

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful Mustang valley for our travel to Pokhara/ Kathmandu. After reaching Pokhara, we have the rest of the day off to rest or do some souvenir shopping or explore the beautiful lake city and temples around after some good rest. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Coming back to Kathamndu on the same day by flight or drive is possible unless you do not want to stay and explore the Pokhara. 

  • Accommodation type: Hotel
  • Flight Time: 30 m approx
  • Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch (Included)
  • Maximum Altitude: 827m/2,713ft
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Annapurna Circuit short Trek- 6 Days map

Trip inclusion

  • International Airport- Hotel- Airport pick up and drop off by private car/Jeep/ Hiace.
  • Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
  • Alpine Ramble’s experienced, government licensed, English-speaking trekking guide.
  • All salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance for the guide.
  • All necessary papers including Annapurna conservation permit and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, and down jacket on request (optional)
  • Trekking lodges (Tea House) throughout the trek
  • Assistant guide for group 6 or above
  • Transportation from Kathmandu – Besishar- Chame,
  • Flight from Jonson -  Pokhara  -
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bar, crackers, cookies, etc.
  • Seasonal fresh fruits dessert every evening after dinner.
  • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek.
  • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
  • Alpine Ramble’s complimentary free T-shirt/  route map and a duffel bag (if required)
  • Oximeter to measure your oxygen and Pulse level during the trek in the mountain, it’s very useful for all the trekkers to be aware of the high altitude sickness.
  • Compressive first aid box (Guide will carry it throughout the trek).
  • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (funded by your Travel Insurance)
  • All government, Local taxes/ vat 
  • Nepal entry visa fees (you can easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule (Foods and accommodations before and after the trek) 
  • All kinds of beverages (tea/coffee, coke, beers, water, etc).
  • Additional costs by out of management control due to the landscape, weather conditions, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, physical condition, etc.
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, WIFI, hot shower, etc at tea houses on a trek.
  • Travel insurance has to cover emergency rescue evacuation from high-altitude up to 5000 m.
  • Personal trekking equipment for this trek 
  • Tipping  (expected by guide and staff)
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Include section of this trek

Trip Info

 

Food on  Annapurna Circuit Trek

Food on the Annapurna circuit trekking route has a pretty wide selection of food items on the tea houses/ trekking lodges menus which are originated and prepared by the local community, the most common meals of the region are as given below.

Common Breakfast options - Tibetan Breads (a fried bread in oil, it’s also named Gurung bread in the Annapurna area), Chapati with Cheese (dry bread- a local wheat bread), Oatmeal, French toast with jam, honey, and peanut butter, Corn Flakes, Hashed brown, fried, Scrambles and boiled eggs, pancakes, porridge with milk, Muesli, Vegetable items and any kind of hot drinks are available except espresso, Americano

Common Lunch options – different variety of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Momos ( dumplings), Tibetan / chapatti bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, burgers and Pizza, yak steak and desserts items.

Common Dinner options- Momos (dumplings) different verity of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Tibetan / chapatti bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, Raman soups, burgers and Pizza, yak steak, desserts items, hot and cold drinks are available on the menus on tea house, the menu’s selected meals are fresh and healthy with hygienic specialists by the mountain for the mountain trekkers.

At the tea houses, the menu has plenty of non-veg items mentioned but officially any of the meats are not on our list of recommendations because the meat in the mountain such as high areas is not sanitary and healthy. However, we would like to persuade you to avoid taking meat, Alcoholic drinks, and smoking.

Deseret and Snacks options,- Rice Pudding, Apple pie, fruit snicker/Mars bar, popcorns, cake, and pastries, etc.

Hot Drink options – Varieties of hot drinks like black/milk coffees, black/mint/ginger/Green/ lemon honey teas, hot chocolates, hot mango juice, hot oranges juice, hot pineapple juice, etc.)

Water on Annapurna Circuit Trek 

The water on a trek is available at every trekking lodge or shopping shop along the way, buying a regular bottle of mineral water costs 1-3 USD per litter. Annapurna region has plenty of water sources to get the water as you can also refill the water from random taps or water sources, refilling waters from any of those sources is potable but it will be fine to drink with a Lifetraw or using the water purification pills – at least 2-4 L water per day is recommended to drink that keeps you hydrated.

Accommodation Facts on Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

Accommodations on the mountain are simple in tea hoses/ Trekking Lodges. The rooms come usually in double occupancy with a wooden bed, blankets, mattresses, pillows, and attached bathrooms (not everywhere), and the view is spectacular from the rooms of mountain tea houses. Likewise, single rooms are available ( except Himalaya and ABC) and they will be provided for solo female travelers.

We will ensure and accommodate you to the best available tea houses with great views of the mountain and sceneries during the trek

Best Time to Do Annapurna Circuit Trek

Choose the best month for your remarkable trekking experience of a lifetime! Nepal has five seasons like many other countries; spring, Summer, Monsoon, Autumn, and Winter. Among all these seasons there are mainly two distinct trekking seasons for CampAnnapurna Circuit short Trek- 6 Days or any regional trek in Nepal which are autumn and spring.

Spring (Pre-monsoon) – Spring includes Feb, March, April, and May, the weather in this month is largely stable and dry with a moderate climate. This time of the year is fairly perfect for trekking in the Annapurna region offers a crystal clear view of the mountains and sceneries every day, the Temperature can reach up to 15- 20 degrees Celsius in the daytime and the temperature the nighttime can drop down to - 8/12 degrees Celsius. The spring welcomes thousands of flora and vegetation that make the trek more beautiful and enjoyable in Nepal.

Autumn (Post monsoon)- Autumn is another great season for trekking on Annapurna Circuit short Trek- 6 Days, Autumn includes the months of September, October, November, and December. During the autumn, the temperatures should be rated as between 14-20 degrees in the daytime, and nighttime can decrease to -5/10 degrees Celsius, it’s great for trekking.

Safety and Satisfactions -Annapurna Circuit Trek

SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY- NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES.

This trek is a guided trip and you will be accompanied by one of the experienced and friendly trekking guides/ Sherpa who originally come from the mountain (same region) of Nepal, the guide will be carrying all the essentials equipment with a first aid kit for safety reasons; we would like you to take some of your own personal mediation on this trek. However, in the emergency case, if our clients have any trouble with mountain sickness or any unforeseen circumstances then we will always be standing by to send a rescue helicopter to bring our clients back to lower places or Kathmandu.

Passport and Visa

If you are traveling to Nepal you need to have a visa to enter Nepal. However, the arrival visa is available at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you can simply get an On Arrival Visa” and you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.

You will be charged $40 USD as visa application fees for 30 days tourist visa to the forefingers except for Chinese and Indian. For those tourists who have Indian and Chinese passports then you do not need a visa (Free Visa)!

Extra personal expenses for trekking

During the trek, all your foods are included in the package (Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner with hot drinks), the foods will be served as per the package program and besides that, any personal and Barbier bills would be extra.

Last-minute booking

The last-minute booking can be made by any interested travelers a day before the trip gets started. Moreover, the payment should be made 100% if you are booking this for the last minute and the booking can be made directly through the online form or, by sending us an email, messages on Whatsapp, or by calling. But, Last minute booking may not be acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet trips.

We look forward to experiencing this trip with you in the land of the mighty mountains, and the place of Lord Gautama Buddha

 

FAQs

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for trekking to the Everest region. -your travel insurance must cover medical and emergency repatriation inclusive of helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitude for individual trekking members, please kindly provide us your insurance to us at the time of booking your trip or later - before your trip get started. Alpine Ramble will help and assist you to buy travel insurance for potential unforeseen events or altitude sickness during the trek.

  • Ascend Slowly
  • Avoid Alcohol, Cigarettes & Tobacco
  • Proper Acclimatization Rest and walk slowly
  • Drink plenty of water - at least 3 liters of a day
  • Eat Well and Plenty- mostly soups items like garlic, ginger, etc
  • Use the Diamox as per Doctor's instructors if AMS symptoms grew 

Yes, you could choose to own your departure dates according to your time and schedule if the published Departure dates are not suitable for your travel plans, we will help you to customize the trip Itinerary on your own time and preferences. 

Yes, The trekkers should have to have registered trekking permits of Annapurna Conservation area Permit and TIMS (Trekker's Management Systems) and they are all helped and provided by Alpine Ramble Trekks- it's all are included on our package program.

Of course, yes, you can!  This trekking tour can be done by anyone from 10 years young to 75 years old with a reasonably fit by physical and mental. However, this trekking tour will be guided by a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide who helps you to accomplish the trek with great help and support thoroughly.

Yes, Our Guide and Porters are all insured and they have trekking climbing insurances for trekking to any mountain in Nepal.

The Highest Point of our trek is 5416 meters (Throng La)  !

Yes, on upon arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, you’ll be received and welcomed by one of our Alpine Ramble crews and transfer to the respective hotel

Yes, almost every teahouse has Wifi offer with a little charge 

Yes, we will help you to exchange your current very easily 

The best season of the year for this trek is Autumn ( Spe- Dec) and Spring ( March-May) with the clear sky and great views- the temperatures are moderate, you can also do the trek in other months as well with less crowded. 

The travelers need to be paid 10% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trip please go through the section of "BOOK YOUR TRIP" and click there to make your reservation, it's instant booking confirmation. 

Yes, Three meals of a day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek in the mountain and foods you will be eating as per menu- offers a wide verity of meals including local and western continentals. 

  • Ascend Slowly
  • Avoid Alcohol, Cigarettes & Tobacco
  • Proper Acclimatization Rest and walk slowly
  • Drink plenty of water - at least 3 liters of a day
  • Eat Well and Plenty- mostly soups items like garlic, ginger, etc
  • Use the Diamox as per Doctor's instructors if AMS symptoms grew 

Yes, We have a safe and sound place to store where you can be easily stored your luggage at our Hotel or office.