Annapuran Sanctuary Trek

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek | (15 Nights/ 16 Days)

Annapurna area was first explored by the British adventure Col. James O.M. 'Jimmy' Roberts in the year of 1956 and exposed to the world as the 'Sanctuary of Gods'. This trek is one of the most popular treks in the Himalaya of Nepal. It’s good introductory route and closely encounter with Himalayan with in a short period of time. You’ll explore the heart of the Annapurna’s as you trek into the Annapurna base camp, is the most spectacular spot for dramatic view and lay out of 11 towering snow capped peaks. The trail follows forested path and crossing the local houses with knowledge of local culture. This trek offers you fantastic view of snow capped high mountains and landscapes of terrace field and also hassle free of the high altitude sickness

This trek starts from little west part of Pokhara valley and the trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with incredible and cultural diversity and traverses through rural farms and villages. The trail leads towards the deep gorge between the peaks-Hiunchuli and Machhapuchare through the dense bamboo forest up to the Sanctuary via Modi valley. Once into the Sanctuary you will be in the midst of amphitheater of snow peaks Annapurna I (-8,091m) and other major peaks overlooking the Sanctuary include the Annapurna south (7,219m), Gangapurna (7,455m) and Annapurna III (7,555m).

"Annapurna view from Machhapuchre Base Camp"

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02:

Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03:

Drive to Pokhara, 7-8 hrs drive

Day 04:

Trek to Tikhedhunga, 2 hrs drive and 4 hrs walk

Day 05:

Trek to Ghorepani, 5-6 hrs walk

Day 06:

Trek to Tadapani, 6-7 hrs walk

Day 07:

Trek to Chhomrong, 5-6 hrs walk

Day 08:

Trek to Dovan, 6-7 hrs walk

Day 09:

Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp, 4-5 hrs walk

Day 10:

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13550ft), 2 hrs walk

Day 11:

Trek to Bamboo, 5- hrs walk

Day 12:

Trek to Jhinu Danda, 5-6 hrs walk

Day 13:

Trek to Pokhara, 6-7 hrs walk & 2 hrs drive

Day 14:

Drive back to Kathmandu

Day 15:

Leisure

Day 16:

Departure

Detail day to day itinerary for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

A day on Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

At 6 am your Sherpa will knock on your door with a chirpy good morning, followed shortly by a basin of hot water to wash in. Then it's time to order breakfast, pack up your kit and head off to trek for the next three hours through forests, hills, mountains and local villages. You'll stop for an hour at a particularly pleasant spot along the way for a well-earned hot lunch. Then you'll then walk another three hours or so, before you stop for the night. Then you can have tea or coffee and some light snacks, before exploring the area with trek leader or just relaxing until dinner is served in a warm dining hall.
The evenings are spent reading or chatting with your fellow trekkers and crew about the trip so far(s). A pack of cards is an asset on these nights; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.

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