Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

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All Cost Included

US $1300

Duration

14 Days

Difficulty Level

Moderate Plus

Best Season

Mar-May, Sept-Dec

Max. Altitude

4200 m

Details Itinerary

A warm welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly company representative who will take you to your 4-star hotel in Kathmandu. You will have the rest of the day to yourself to explore the nearby markets in Thamel. 

Today, our experienced local guide will take you on a full-day guided sightseeing tour to explore some of the prominent religious sites in Kathmandu Valley. You will visit the holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath, and the Monkey temple of Swayambhunath, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will learn about the cultural and historical significance of these places. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu are not included in the package, but our guide will suggest the best places to eat in the city. You will spend the night at your 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
 

Early in the morning, you will take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara with a scenic view of the Himalayas. After arriving in Pokhara, you will drive for about an hour to Nayapul, and from there, you will start your trek to Tikhedunga, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. You will walk through lush forests with small waterfalls along the way before arriving at Tikhedunga where you will spend the night at a cozy lodge.

Today, you will trek from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. The trail leads you to Ulleri after 2 hours of steep climbing. From there, you will continue on the uphill track slowly until you reach Banthanti, which offers a great view of Machhapuchhre (6993m), Hiunchuli (6443m), and Annapurna South (7219m). After lunch, your trail goes slowly uphill until you reach the Gurung village of Ghorepani, which takes about 2 hours to reach. You can enjoy stunning views of the mountains from your lodge. You will spend the night at a lodge in Ghorepani.

Early in the morning, we trek up to Poon Hill through the rhododendron forest for an incredible dawn vista across the Annapurna massif, the Dhaulagiri range, Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Machhapuchhre (6993m), among others. Then we descend to Ghorepani and continue uphill to Deurali Pass (3090 meters). We go through the dense forest to reach Banthanti. After lunch, we travel approximately an hour to Tadapani village, which is surrounded by beautiful trees. Tadapani will provide us with a great view of the surrounding mountains. Stay overnight at a resort in Tadapani. 

We climb down through the rhododendron forest until Chuile and then ascend on many stone staircases until reaching and crossing Kimrong Khola through a suspension bridge. The trail moves gently up and down until reaching Chhomrong. After lunch, we will move downhill on a stone staircase cross Chomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, and then climb out of the side valley through the forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak. We ascend alongside Modi Khola to arrive in Sinuwa. Overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa.Day 6: Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa, 2340m (5-6 hours).
We descend through the rhododendron forest to Chuile, then ascend many stone staircases to reach and cross Kimrong Khola via a suspension bridge. The trail softly climbs and descends till it reaches Chhomrong. After lunch, we will descend a stone staircase and cross Chomrong Khola over a suspension bridge before ascending out of the side valley via bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests. We ascend alongside Modi Khola and arrive in Sinuwa. Spend the night at a lodge in Sinuwa.
 
On the day 7, we’lltrek from Sinuwa towards Deurali which is located at an altitude of 3230m. We will begin our ascent through a lush forest of rhododendrons, which is adorned with beautiful orchids and ferns. The trail we will be taking is made of stone and is beautifully paved.
As we make our way through the forest, we will come across a steep and slippery stone stairway. We will have to be careful as we descend this stairway, which leads us deep into a bamboo and rhododendron forest. Our next stop will be Bamboo Village, which we will reach by crossing tributary rivers on narrow bridges.
After Bamboo Village, our trek will take us through several waterfalls, which we will have to cross before reaching Dovan. From there, we will start ascending again, this time on a stony trail that passes through the forest. The ascent will be steep, and we will have to cross a gorge before arriving at Hinku Cave.
At Hinku Cave, we will walk through a beautiful area surrounded by large rocks before finally arriving at Deurali. Here, we will spend the night at a comfortable lodge, where we can rest and recharge for the next day’s trek. 
The trek starts by heading towards the east side of the gorge to avoid an avalanche-prone area. As we move uphill, we will be surrounded by a rare mix of bamboo and birch trees, making the trek even more scenic.
 
We will continue our ascent and pass a moraine before going downhill to a stream. From there, we will encounter short ascends that lead us to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). As we keep ascending uphill on the moraines of South Annapurna Glacier, we will finally reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4130m.
 
Upon reaching ABC, we will be greeted with a magnificent view of the south face of Annapurna rising above the sanctuary to the northwest. After lunch, we will move towards a player-flag-wrapped viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains of the Annapurna region along with the surrounding glacier.
We will be spending the night at a lodge in ABC.
Early in the morning, we will wake up to witness an unobstructed sunrise view over the mountains. We will be able to see the sun’s rays touching the mountains that have filled up our skyline, which will be a mesmerizing experience.
 
We will then retrace our trail as we trek down on the moraines towards MBC. From there, we will retrace our trail to Deurali and then trek through the rhododendron and oak forest to arrive in Dovan. We will be spending the night at a lodge in Dovan.
 
We will move along the rhododendron and bamboo forest until reaching Bamboo. After that, we will ascend on a rocky trail through the bamboo and rhododendron forest until reaching Sinuwa. After lunch, we will walk on the rocky trail till we cross the bridge over Chhomrong Khola. From there, we will move up on a stone staircase until we arrive in Chhomrong. We will get to enjoy remarkable views of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m) from our lodge in Chomrong. We will be spending the night at a lodge in Chhomrong.
 
Our trail goes downhill and gently up to Kimrong village. From there, we will walk through the rhododendron and oak forests until we reach Komrong Danda. After lunch, we will go downhill towards the largest Gurung settlement of Ghandruk village, which is also known as Konda village in their local language.
In Ghandruk, there is a very fascinating traditional Gurung Museum and a recently made Buddhist Monastery in the middle of the village. We will be able to see a stunning view of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m) from Ghandruk. We will be spending the night at a lodge in Ghandruk.  
We will trek journey entails a trek from Ghandruk to Syauli Bazaar covering a distance of 1220m in three hours. The trek begins with a walk down the stone staircase, and you get to enjoy the beautiful view of Landruk village. The downhill walk from Ghandruk village takes approximately two hours, and once you arrive in Syaulibazar, you will then take a private vehicle back to Pokhara. You will be staying overnight at a luxurious 4-star hotel in Pokhara.
You will embark on a morning hike to the World Peace Stupa, which you will reach by private vehicle. From here, you can relish the awe-inspiring 360-degree view of the Himalayan ranges, including Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna massif, and picturesque Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake. After taking in the stunning views, you will walk down to Phewa Lake through the jungle and take a boat to cross Phewa Lake, passing Temple Barahi, which is located in the middle of the lake. In the afternoon, you will fly back to Kathmandu and spend the night at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
After having breakfast at the hotel, our representatives will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport to fly back home. We hope you had a fantastic time and made unforgettable memories during your trek in Nepal.