Short Annapurna Trek and Adventure Activities

Best Time Period for the Short Annapurna Trek and Adventure Activities

Our Annapurna trek route is open for much of the year, but generally autumn and spring are the most recommended times for the short Annapurna trek.

Spring (March through the days of May) is the period of gradual transition from dry to monsoon. So the weather remains favorable, and the temperature rises slightly, with the mild climate in the mountain region of Annapurna and Terai plain of Chitwan.

Autumn (September to November) is another transitional period between monsoon and winter. It is the best time to enjoy the beauty of the national park and its nature and see rare species of plants and animals.

In fact, spring and autumn are two ideal seasons when the beauty around you will make your heart beat faster, your head spin, and you will have hallucinations caused by aesthetic experiences.

On the other hand, the winter of December, January, and February can be the second preferable option when you can enjoy the dry and sunny climate during the day. The air temperature also remains stable between 20 degrees Celsius and the landscape of Annapurna remains warm and calm. In fact, this can be the ideal time for relaxing along the shore of Trishuli, engaging in some water sports, and even active recreation.

But the summer month cannot be as delightful. While, some activities can be enjoyed, but the Trishuli and Rapti rivers may get flooded with the monsoon rain making the rafting quite dangerous.

Likewise, paragliding, zip lining, and other extreme adventures are also not recommended to do in monsoon. The Chitwan National Park can be visited but long safaris and jungle walks can often be disturbed due to heavy flooded trails.

Level of Difficulty of Short Annapurna Trek and Adventure Activities

Unlike, any other trip in the Annapurna region, our short Annapurna trek is a journey of ease and comfort. This trek has a delightful combo of magnificent mountain scenery and exciting activities like rafting, paragliding, bungee jumping, and zip lining.

In addition, there is also a simple yet very rewarding hike involved along with captivating walks and safaris in the jungle of the natural reserve. In short, our trip is the best Annapurna trek which will truly make you feel you are on a perfect holiday.

For the entire ten days of the trip, you will always remain under 3000 m elevation which means there is no risk of acute mountain sickness at all. The trekking route up to Australian Camp is also simple with only gentle slopes, so everyone can enjoy the adventure without any physical discomfort.

Similarly, all the accommodation arrangements will be in top-class hotels with great amenities. There is no need to stay in the basic mountain shelters compromising your comfort.

Likewise, when you engage in active and extreme sports, all safety measures will be followed. First of all, all the instructors and guides are experts in their fields, and before any activity, they will provide you with a brief talk with explanations on safety and how to act if anything goes wrong. They will also give you safety gear such as life jackets, helmets, headphones, etc.

And, when rafting, once you get past the first rapid, you will realize that although it involves the risks of any adventure sport, it is so controlled that in the end it feels like too little and you end up asking for more adrenaline. It is so secure and enjoyable that even your young children can engage in.

All in all, our Annapurna extensive trek is the safest, easiest, most comfortable, and most affordable journey you can ever come across in Nepal.

Who is Annapurna Extensive trip made for?

We like to describe our Annapurna short trek with the superlative terms of comfort, ease, and a deep sense of connection. Therefore, it is open to all and invites everyone from different corners of life.

If you are a couple seeking a short escapade for a romantic journey, this trip is for you. If you are a family with young children and looking for a short trip that can be enjoyed together, this trip is for you.

If you are a retiree and looking to escape from the boring monotonous everyday routine, then come with us to the Annapurna trek route. If you are a busy corporate or a businessman who can only squeeze a few days of freedom, then this journey is for you.

If you are looking for mild doses of adrenaline for positive upliftment in life, then again, this Annapurna trek itinerary is made for you. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, or photographer and want to film the rare and elusive animals in their habitat, then do not miss the chance to join us on this incredible trip.

If you are botanist searching to spot on some rare medicinal plant, then let us take you to its wonderful home. If you are a lazy traveler and just want to relax by the sandy beach or just want to gaze at the colorful kaleidoscope of beautiful butterflies and birds, then this trip is made for you.

If your heart is loaded with the weight of some unfulfilled wishes, then let us guide you to the shrine where your desires can be realized.

In summary, this trip is open to everyone at any time of the year, in every season. If you have mild to moderate health issues, you can still participate in this journey without worry, as Kathmandu and Pokhara are home to international-standard medical facilities.

Trip Preparation for Annapurna trek with adventure

Our Annapurna trek adventure is a tip synonymous with comfort and ease. Devoid of any lengthy trekking journey, any altitude sickness, any high mountain weather, any high altitude, or any other physical discomfort, this trek therefore requires only basic physical preparation.

All the overland travel takes place in a spacious, air-conditioned private vehicle while the hiking journey will take you along a gently inclined slope. Thus this trip is open to all who already have an active daily routine.

However, please remember there will be certain active recreations involved such as paragliding, zip lining, or rafting which needs good physical stamina.

So if you are a couch potato, then without a doubt, you must need a bit of physical preparation beforehand. In this trip, however, you need to focus more on strengthening your upper body so you can practice exercises like rubber band workouts, push-ups, and planks which will help you during activities like rafting, paragliding, or zip lining.

It doesn’t mean you should ignore strenthening your leg muscles though. You can try incorporating walking, running, cycling, and stair climbing may be twice or thrice a week.

We also suggest you bring your personal medicines if you are taking any. Although the pharmacies and the medical care facilities are world-class I Kathmandu and Pokhara, still some medicines can be hard to find and can also vary in quality.

Likewise, for safety measures, you can lay back stress-free as Nepal is remarkably a very secure country with the lowest crime rate against tourists.

However, this doesn’t mean you should ignore a few basic safety rules such as not leaving your valuables in the open, keeping your luggage closed and depositing them in a safe place, and of course, taking out travel and medical insurance.

Sleep and Eat

Please believe us when we say you will have a completely worry-free adventure as we will take care of all the logistics for you in our best Annapurna trek.

On your first day in the joyful land of Kathmandu, we will welcome you to a comfortable double room in a three-star hotel located in the heart of the capital. Here, you will spend two consecutive nights in complete comfort.

When you set off for rafting on the Trishuli River, you can choose to stay in a cozy overnight tent we have arranged for you by the tranquil riverbank of the Trishuli. Or, you can select to spend a comfortable night at a three-star riverside resort.

Similarly, in Pokhara, you will relax for three nights in one of the cozy three-star hotels by the scenic Lakeside. Your one-night stay at Australian Camp will also be in the best comforting teahouse. In Chitwan, you will again enjoy two nights in a comfortable double occupancy room at a standard three-star hotel.

In terms of dining options, breakfasts will be served at your hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, while in Trishuli, Chitwan, and Australian Camp, you will enjoy full board meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

During your travel journey through these incredible destinations, you will have varied culinary options from Nepali to international. However, when you are in Chitwan, we suggest you not to miss out on Tharu delicacies.

Transportation

Our Annapurna trek cost also covers all your overland transportation services in a private vehicle. From airport transfers to travel through Trishuli, Pokhara, and Chitwan, all will be carried out in spacious comfortable private transportation which can be a car, jeep, minibus, or van based on how large the group is.

Communication and WiFi/Internet

Nepal is blessed not only with natural treasures but also with excellent mobile coverage. There are primarily two mobile networks functional in Nepal: the government-operated NTC or Namaste and the private Ncell network.

As soon as you are in Kathmandu, you can simply submit the Xerox of your documents and obtain any network SIM card. Our guide will be beside you to assist you with the needed formalities for the activation.

Likewise, you can also choose to use the eSim cards of these local networks instead of activating the international roaming service in your home network. These are the virtual ones that you can purchase and activate when you are online.

Similarly, for WiFi, no worries, there is free WiFi available in the main city centers and in almost every bar, cafe, mart, mall, restaurant, and hotel in these three large cities of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. When you are in Australian Camp, you may have to utilize the paid WiFi of your overnight shelter.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is a mandatory tool for any foreign travel which provides you the experience of a stress-free travel journey. When you are in Nepal for our Annapurna extensive trek, please make sure to have travel insurance that will support you for the trekking and extreme sports to an altitude of at least 4000 m.

We have considered every precautionary measures for your safety during rafting, zip lining, paragliding, and other active recreational activities. Still, these activities are often prone to unforeseen and unpredictable hazards such as accidents, falls, injuries, etc.

If anything goes wrong, immediate medical attention or even emergency rescue in a helicopter or air ambulance may be needed for repatriation. If not properly insured, all these extra costs will be totally on you.

You may also want to add extra safety measures by incorporating the coverage for trip or flight cancellation, lost baggage, theft, burglary, or extra stay in any of the cities.

Permit for the Short Annapurna Trek

We will need basically two permits for the Annapurna trek route: the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) for hiking through the reserve of Annapurna and the TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management Service) permit for the registration of the tourists’ information, route and whereabouts.

Both the ACAP permit and the TIMS permit are easily available from the NTB (Nepal Tourism Board) office conveniently located in Kathmandu and Pokhara or the TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal) office located in Pokhara.

The ACAP permit cost is set to be NPR 3000 per tourist and the TIMS fee is set to be NPR 2000 per tourist.

As your local companion in Nepal, we will be responsible for handling and managing all the needed permits for you while also integrating the fees into our overall Annapurna trek cost.