The Annapurna Sanctuary trek also known as the Annapurna Base Camp trek region is placed below the massive south face of Annapurna is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. The trek begins in Pokhara and leads up through the breathtaking Modi Khola gorge into the vast mountain ringed amphitheatre of the Sanctuary. The route crosses along the bamboo and rhododendron forests and pass between the mountains of Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli which guard the entrance to the Sanctuary, and reached the high glacial basin that is the site of the Annapurna south face base camp. The major peaks of the western part of the mighty Annapurna Himal, with Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare, are set almost specifically in a circle of nearly 10 miles in length through a cavernous glacier-covered amphitheatre at the centre. From this glacier valleys known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, in the south, the gorges release into a broad and lush valley, the land of the Gurungs. Views of Dhaulagiri and the Kali Gandaki from Poon Hill Natural hot spring at Jhinudanda adds the another wonders in the trek.
Trip Facts
Country: Nepal
Grade: Moderate
Area: Annapurna
Group Size: 1/ 20 pax
Activities: Trekking
Total Duration: 16 days
Season: Mar - May, Sep - Dec
Altitudes: 4130m
Day 01: Kathmandu (1350 m) – Hotel
After arrival in Kathmandu airport we will transfer to Hotel, free day or prepare for trekking.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (820m)
Early morning drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. We will reach Pokhara after 5/6 hours. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Pokhara – Nayapul - Hille (1475 m)
Early morning drive to Nayapul after one and half hours drive from Pokhara, From Nayapul we have to walk for about four hours to reach Hille. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 04: Hille - Ghorepani (2750m) 6/ 7 hrs
After having breakfast we will start trek and reach Ulleri after two hours walking through the steps. On the way towards Ghorepani we will see stunning views of Mt. Machhapuchre. After having lunch on the way we will walk towards Ghorepani. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3200m) - Tadapani (2590m) 6/7 hrs
Eearly morning trek to Poon Hill (3200 m) which is a hill station, from there we can see sunrise & panoramic view including Daulagiri and Annapurna range & back to Ghorepani after breakfast trek to Tadapani (2590 m), from here we will see very beautiful mountains such as Annapurna south, Himchuli, Gangapurna and others. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 06: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m) 5/6 hours
This day we will walk towards Chhomrong through descending and ascending trails. We will reach Chhormrong after 5 to 6 hours walk, which has settlements of various ethnics groups having majority of Gurung community. From here we can see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fistail Mountains. Overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Chhomrong to Himalaya (2920m) 5/ 6 hours
This day we will ascend towards Himalaya passing through jungles along Modi Khola.
Day 08: Himalaya – Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) 6/7 hours
This day we will walk towards Base Camp, We have to walk 2 or 3 hours along the lap of Hiunchuli, there are sometimes chances of occurring avalanches in this trail. After walking around 1 and half hours we will reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. On the trail towards Annapurna Base Camp we are surrounded by beautiful mountains. After walking around 2 hours we will reach Annapurna Base Camp. Overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo (2335m) 5/6 hours
This day we will return back towards Bamboo through same route, It will take around 5/6 hours to reach Bamboo. Overnight at lodge.
Day 10: Bamboo – Jhinu Danda (1780m) 6/ 7 hours
This day we will walk towards Jhinu Danda, one the way we will reach Chhomrong village, we will reach Chhomrong after 5/6 hours walk, at Chhomrong there is natural hot spring. Again after walking one hour descend from Chhomrong we will reach Jhinu danda. Overnight at lodge.
Day 11: Jhinu Danda – Pothana (1900m) 6/7 hours
This day we will walk towards Pothana. After crossing Modi Khola we will reach Landruk village, after Landruk we will reach Tolka, From Tolkha we will ascend towards Bhickok deurali, from here we will descend towards Pothana. Overnight at lodge.
Day 12: Pothana – Phedi – Pokhara
This day after walking 3 hours we will reach Phedi. On the way to Phedi from Pothana we will see parts of Mount Annapurna range and Gurung village. After one hours drive from Phedi in taxi or car we will reach Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Rest day in Pokhara
Pokhara is a very beautiful city. We can visit some famous places and landmarks such as (Gupteshore cave, David fall, Seti gorge, Pokhara Regional museum, Bindubasini temple & Tibeten refuse camp). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Pokhara – Kathmandu
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara & transfer to Hotel
Day 15: Kathmandu
Rest day in Kathmandu or sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
This day you will be free for various activities such as shopping ,sightseeing and etc. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16: Final departure
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.
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