
Annapurna Region is the land of paradise for adventure seekers and trekking lovers as it offers wide range of incredible trekking destinations fully loaded with natural wonders. Trekking in Annapurna Region offers beat chance to explore the Himalayan lifestyles and unique traditions/cultures of Gurung Communities. There are so many gumbas /stupas and chortens on the trekking trail which are worth visit. The streams, rivers, patches of lush forests will make your trip more exciting. Trekking in Annapurna Region is possible in all the seasons throughout the year. However, spring and autumn are most famous. Thousands of trekkers choose this month which makes the trail busier but if you want to trek in less busy trail enjoying the great vistas then winter is the ideal season for you. The temperatures are low during winter in Himalayas so you must be well prepared for cold days and colder nights. The days are not so cold but temperature decreases to minus (-) during nights. Here is the list of top five best short trekking in Annapurna Region for Winter Season
Trekking Days: 8 Days Max. Altitude: 4,130m (ABC) Cost: USD 675 Per Person Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is second most loved trekking destination after Everest Base Camp Trekking. Trekking to Annapurna Region is best in winter season for those trekkers who love walking in the less crowded trail enjoying the great mountain vistas. ABC Trekking also offers best chance to explore the Himalayan lifestyle and unique cultures. The mountain panoramas and astonishing views of diverse landscapes, lush rhododendron forests, and old historical monuments adds beauty to the trail. In addition, this trek offers best sunrise and sunset vies over the summit of giant White Mountain peaks.
Unlike Everest Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is moderate level trek and can be completed by all the peoples of any age group. However, stable health and walking capacity of 5-6 hours a day is compulsory. This trek can be completed by experienced as well as novice trekkers. Altitude Sickness problem may arise if you spent long time in very high altitudes, so we suggest you not to stay for too long in very high altitudes in order to complete your trip without nay disturbance.
Trekking Days: 6 days Max. Altitude: 4130m (ABC) Cost: USD 425 Per Person Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 6 days is an ideal package for time bounded avid trekkers who has burning desire of trekking in the Nepal Himalayas but lacks enough holidays. Short Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is best way to complete ABC trekking within a week. Trekking in Annapurna offers spectacular views of high mountains and natural wonders. One can observe the panorama of Mount Annapurna along with several other high mountain peaks ranging over 8000 meters in altitude. The rich cultural heritage of Annapurna Region is another major attraction of the Short ABC trekking. The unique cultures, tradition and lifestyles of Gurung communities residing in this area can be observed closely during the trek. Additionally, the lush forests of Rhododendron, oak and pine offers peace and beauty. In winter, Short Annapurna Trekking Route is less busy which makes your trip more amazing.
Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek is not a strenuous level trekking but a person needs to walk more hours in a day as the normal trekking days are reduced to half. While trekking in higher altitude you must be very careful regarding your health. Remember that all the way is not steep uphill, there are easy walks too.
Trekking Days: 09 Days Max. Altitude: 4130m (ABC) Cost: USD 695 Per Person Budget Annapurna Base Camp Trek is an ideal package for the trekkers and adventure seekers who want to complete ABC Trekking in low cost without missing the major highlights. Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trekking is also the best way to explore the Himalayan lifestyles and cultures. One can explore the ancient monuments like gumbas and monasteries of the region. Budget ABC Trekking will also take you to the famous sunrise view point Poonhill. Poonhill offers astonishing sunrise and sunset views over Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri series. Starting from Nayapul, Budget Annapurna Base Camp follows beautiful villages and patches of forests. The trekking trail is facilitated with standard mountain lodges which offer great hospitality. As the trail is very famous among the international and domestic tourists, the lodges and hotels of the trail offers international cuisine also.
Budget Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is moderate level trekking and can be completed by all the avid trekkers with keen interest and high determination. However, physical fitness is needed to complete the trek easily. Previous trekking experience will make the trekking easier.
Trekking Days: 03 Max. Altitude: 3,210m (Poonhill) Cost: USD 260 per person Annapurna Poonhill Short Trek is the best trekking package to observe the incredible sunrise and sunset views over the gigantic peaks. Ghorepani Poonhill is very famous among the international and domestic tourists for its incredible beauty and breath taking scenarios. Annapurna Poonhill short Trek can be started from Pokhara or Kathmandu. A highlight of this Poon Hill short trek is the early morning climb from Ghorepani to Nepal’s most visited physical landmark: the grassy summit of Poon Hill (3 210m/10 530ft). It offers magnificent sunrise views that include Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, the fish-tailed peak of sacred Machhapuchhare and Manaslu. The sun rises slowly up the Himalayan horizon and the silhouette of mountains come into the view. Then the outline of valleys, villages and surrounding landscape starts appearing. The moment when golden rays of sun paints the snowy peak is truly magical sight.
Annapurna Poonhill Short Trek is an easy trekking and can be completed by all the peoples with stable health and walking capacity of at least 5 hours a day.
Trekking Days: 04 Max. Altitude: 3,210m (Poonhill) Cost: USD 300 per person Annapurna Poonhill Budget Trekking is an ideal package for those avid trekkers who want to explore the great Himalayas in low cost without missing the major highlights. Poonhill is the very famous viewpoint for sunrise and sunset over the giant Himalayas. Poonhill offers the incredible views of mountain panorama as well as the overloaded natural beauty. The trekking trail to Poonhill is the home of Gurung Communities, so one can explore the rural lifestyle and cultures / traditions of Gurung peoples. Trekking to Poonhill can be completed in 3-4 days from Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Annapurna Poonhill Budget Trekking or Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is an easy trekking that rewards you astonishing views of Himalayan panorama and mesmerizing sunrise/sunset views.