Short Annapurna Trek with Rafting

11 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

3,210 m

Best Season

Oct-Dec & Mar-May

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Short Annapurna Trek with Rafting

Short Annapurna Trek with Rafting is one of the most popular and best trekking and Rafting packages in Nepal. Annapurna short trek is situated northern central part of Nepal and also inside the Annapurna conservation area at an altitude of 4130 m above the sea.

This trial is filled with up with great views of the World’s 10th Highest Mountain, Mt. Annapurna (8,019m) likewise Gangapurna, Machhapuchre, and many other peaks. This short Annapurna trek is a combination of stunning mountain views with the most adventurous activities, white river rafting, and a city tour in the capital city Kathmandu.

Annapurna short trek is one of the admired trekking destinations in Nepal. Some major highlights of this trek around Annapurna are breath-stooping majestic Annapurna massif, glaciers, rich biodiversity, spectacular snow-capped mountains, and tranquil landscapes.

Charming Gurung and Magar villages with their unique culture and their way of living a traditional life, lush green Rhododendron forest, bamboo, and alpine forests, natural hot spring, Vibrant sunrises over the snow-capped peaks, variety of environments, flora, and fauna, spectacular views of Himalayas and so on.

Annapurna short trek Best Season

It is very moderate and doesn’t demand advanced physical fitness levels for any trekkers. The best time to do the trek Annapurna is spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November, and December) season, however, this trekking is possible during the entire whole year.

Highlights of Short Annapurna Trek with Rafting

Witness majestic views of the world’s 10th highest mountain Annapurna I
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley various UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Adventurous activities- White river rafting in Trishuli River
Explore the natural Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda
Annapurna Conservation Area with varieties of floras and faunas
Seek the traditions culture with ethnic people

Short Annapurna Trek with Rafting Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

At Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport on fresh arrival you will be warmly received by Life Himalaya Trekking representative and then with transfer to your hotels in the Kathmandu.

After checking in your hotel rooms and getting refreshed join at the hotel lobby for group briefing and orientation program where our guide will inform brief you on Annapurna region Trekking, includes other information related to this trip, and at night includes welcome dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with culture programs.

Maximum Altitude

4,330 m.

Meals

Dinner

Trek Duration

15 min Drive

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 02 Kathmandu valley Sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage

A free day in Kathmandu after your long flight from home countries, after having breakfast at given time our city guide will pick you up for sightseeing tour around Kathmandu at places of interest around world heritage sites which includes Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar square, Boddha Nath Stupa, etc and later on preparations for Annapurna trek.

Maximum Altitude

4,330 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hrs Drive

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Benighat & white river rafting at Trishuli

Morning starts with an overland drive on Nepal’s main busy and interesting highway towards Benighat for white river rafting. We provide one night and two days programs in the Trishuli River. Trishuli River is one of the most popular rafting rivers in Nepal as this river is suitable even for the very first timer to the seasoned rafting enthusiasts.

From a day rafting trip you can experience grade 3+ rapids along with river guides, and many others tourist enjoying here. While on the river, a rich floral life can also be observed. After completing four hours rafting, we return to same place and overnight stay in Resort.

Maximum Altitude

4,330 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hrs Drive

Accomodations

Resort

day 04 Drive from Benighat to Pokhara

After taking a lunch you will start an exotic drive that leads through Himalayan foothills around towns and farm villages with wonderful country landscapes, after an exciting drive reaching at famous touristic beautiful city of Pokhara, and transfer you in your hotel. In evening, you can go to Phewa Lake and visit Barahi temple situated in Center of Phewa Lake, also side trip around lakeside and overnight stay at Hotel.

Maximum Altitude

2,953 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 05 Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga

After having an early breakfast from Pokhara valley, we will drive to Nayapul in a private vehicle in our trekking starting point. After reaching Nayapul, then we start our trekking to reach at Birethanti which is the main entrance point of our trek.

We need to check our permit in Birethanti. After completimg checking permit we will gently trek through the bank of river until we reach Tikhedhunga. There is wonderful scenery as we pass through several countryside villages along the way to Tikhedhunga and Overnight at Tea House

Maximum Altitude

5,175 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek + 2 hours Drive

Accomodations

Lodge

day 06 Trek from Tikedhunga to Ghorepani

After breakfast in the Tikhedhunga, we climb uphill to Magar and Gurung settlement village of Ulleri, which is a beautiful village placed in the middle of the forest from where you can witness the magnificent Annapurna south and other snowy peaks and walking path through Rhododendron forest to Ghorepani.

Maximum Altitude

9,219 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 07 Short Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani

Next day at early morning we trek for a Poon-Hill (3,210m) to catch the magnificent splendor sunrises over the snow-capped mountains ranges of Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre, Gangapurna and other mighty peaks.

Ghorepani Poon-Hill is the popular viewpoint of the world from where we will be able to enjoy Wonderful panoramic views of the snow-covered with more than 20 highest mountains in Nepal.

After enjoy the nice view from Poon-Hill we back to Ghorepani to take breakfast then we will continue our trek trail leads about five hours to reach the beautiful village of Tadapani and overnight stay at lodge or Tea House.

Maximum Altitude

10,531 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 08 Trek from Tadapani to Jhinu Danda (Hot-Spring)

After breakfast at Tadapani we descend to Jhinu danda. Today we enjoy the relaxing bath in a natural Hot Spring. Jhinu Hot Spring is famous attraction place of the Annapurna Region from where trekkers can easily enjoy the natural hot spring bath. After taking the natural hot bath it supports to relief pain, relaxed, feel comfortable and tiredness of the long trek to the trekkers. We start our trek descending downhill towards the Jhinu following the trail that offers the great view of the Annapurna mountains ranges. As well interested trekkers may choose to walk around Jhinu later in the evening and Overnight stay at Tea House.

Maximum Altitude

8,629 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 09 Trek from Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul and drive back to Pokhara

Today is the last day of the trek we start by passing New Bridge and Kyumi village, where we stop for lunch. After lunch, we trek to Syauli Bazaar and then down to Birethanti. After 30 minutes from Birethanti we will arrive at Naya Pul, where our trek ends. From there its two hour drive to Pokhara and overnight stay at Hotel.

Maximum Altitude

5,849 m.

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek + 2 hours Drive

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 10 Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu

You have the option to fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Flying takes about 30 minutes whereas roadways take about 7-8 hours. If you want to drive we should take morning overland to drive back to Kathmandu with great experience and fond memories of Annapurna trek, an exciting 7-8 hours drive brings you at Kathmandu with afternoon free for individual activities or at leisure and overnight stay at Hotel.

Maximum Altitude

4,330 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

8 hours Drive + 30 min Flight

Accomodations

3 Star Hotel

day 11 Final Departure to sweet home

After a memorable and fantastic adventure to Annapurna region trekking in Nepal, at last day Life Himalaya Trekking representative transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight back home or to next respective countries. Our service including guide and porter leads you around Annapurna trek area providing safety, long-lasting, valuable memories, and totally wilderness experience in your lifetime in Nepal. We hope you will visit Nepal and Life Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd once again.

Meals

Breakfast

Trek Duration

15 min Drive

Accomodations

3 star Hotel

What's Included

All ground and Drive transportation throughout the trek.
Pick up drops with private car.
Tourist Bus ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu .
Pick up drops Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara privet car.
2 nights 3 star Hotel in pokhara with breakfast.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, included chosen from lodge menu.
twin share accommodation during the trek.
Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek.
One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport-size photos for permit)
All national park and conservation areas permit fees.
Government taxes & office service charges.
Life Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt
Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill treks map.

Short Annapurna Trek with Rafting - Essential Information

Short Annapurna trekking with rafting journey usually begins with sight-seen of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. The trek starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Benighat. We provide one night two days adventurous white river rafting in Trishuli River.

Then next day, we take an exotic drive to Nayapul via Pokhara. We reach at starting point of the trek- Nayapul crossing through Briethanti village as well several valleys, rivers we reach to Thikhedhunga. Then we climb up to the highest point of the trek at Ghorepani via Ulleri. Next day at early morning we trek for a Poon-Hill (3,210m) to catch the magnificent splendor sunrises over the snow-capped mountains ranges of Mt. Annapurna, Machhapuchre, Gangapurna and other mighty peaks.

Ghorepani Poon-Hill is the popular view point of the world from where we will be able to enjoy Wonderful panoramic views of the snow-covered with more than 20 highest mountains in Nepal. Continuing our trek, we pass beautiful Tadapani village cultural highlights are experienced. The treks continued crossing through bamboo and Rhododendron forest and further all the way to the Jhinu Danda (a natural Hot Spring). Jhinu Hot Spring is famous attraction place of the Annapurna Region from where trekkers can easily enjoy the natural hot spring bath.

After taking the natural hot bath it supports to relief pain, relaxed, feel comfortable and tiredness of the long trek to the trekkers. Then after getting the heavenly experience at Annapurna region we back to Nayapul. We take short drive from Nayapul to the picturesque Pokhara valley. Finally, our journey ends from scenic drive or flight back from Pokhara to capital city Kathmandu.

Life Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd as best Annapurna region trek operator organizes special and new packages to trekkers. Our expert Annapurna trek Guide will lead you around Annapurna trek area providing safety, long-lasting, valuable memories, and totally wilderness experience in your lifetime. So, hurry up! We can be also flexible with our itineraries providing quality services with suitable discounts according to your need, demand and convenience time frame.

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   Jessica M 
 
 
 
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I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
  
 
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   Louis L 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking
We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
  
 
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   Scott F 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding Everest base camp experience
Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
  
 
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   Andrew T 
 
 
 
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A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
  
 
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   Stefano G 
 
 
 
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Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
  
 
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   Sharon D 
 
 
 
 Verified Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu.
Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
  
 
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We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
  
 
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   Dawn G 
 
 
 
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I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
  
 
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   Roving04696555305 
 
 
 
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Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
  
 
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   Cynthia C 
 
 
 
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What a beautiful experience! Life Himalaya trekking and their team are truly great. Our guide Rabin Ray is a mountain professional. He took great care of us throughout the journey. Our porter Tik as well, always there to help us. Shiba, the owner, is a professional and he makes sure to meet us and ensure that everything goes well before our departure. The transportation, hotel, and others, everything was perfect. Thank you very much to everyone!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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