Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
17 days
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This trek travels through the foothills, and into the heart of the Annapurna range, visiting both Machhapuchhare & Annapurna Base Camps. Surrounded by soaring peaks you will experience the majesty of the Himalayas at their best
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This trek travels through the foothills, and into the heart of the Annapurna range, visiting both Machhapuchhare & Annapurna Base Camps. Surrounded by soaring peaks you will experience the majesty of the Himalayas at their best
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPokhara
End CityBandipur
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation (5 nights in boutique hotels, 1 night in Bandipur hotel, 10 nights in trekking lodges)
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Half day informal walking tour in Kathmandu
- Private car between Kathmandu & Pokhara (flight upgrades available)
- Services of a trekking guide and porter(s) throughout the trek
- Insurance for porters and guides
- Trekking area permissions/permits
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfasts in hotels, all meals on trek)
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
We welcome you to the airport and take you to your hotel in the centre of Kathmandu, where our Encounters Travel agent welcomes you, helps you settle in and explains the agenda for the rest of your tour.
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
Day 2 Kathmandu
The first part of the morning will be a pre-trek briefing and introduction to your trekking guide. After that, you will take a relaxed walking tour through the tourist district of Thamel and through the tiny markets, past the local temples and down to central Durbar Squa...
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 3 Pokhara (flying option available)
You started off early today, going west for Pokhara. You will travel by private car or minivan with a driver and a trekking guide, and once clear of the surrounding hills of the city, there is a wonderful view of the snow-capped peaks as you wind down the valley of the T...
OVERNIGHT:
Pokhara hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Your trek begins today after a 1 1/2 hour drive through the major village of Lumle to Naya Pul. The route begins by passing Birethanti (1025 m), a large and prosperous village. Your path follows the main trail to Sudami, where you climb up the side of the valley until you reach Hille (1,495 m) before you reach Tirke Dhunga (1540 m).
OVERNIGHT:
Thirkhedhunga trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 5 Trek to Ghorepani (2860 m)
From Tirkhedhunga, the trail crosses a stream and then goes up a steep stone stairway to the large village of Magar in Ulleri (2.070 m). You walk through the Rhododendron and oak forests and through the streams until you make a quick, final climb to Nangethanti.
You eve...
OVERNIGHT:
Ghorepani trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 6 Journey to Tadapani (2630 m)
It's no surprise that a lot of people come to Poon Hill to see the sunrise, and an early start allows you to watch it from the top. It is one of the best viewpoints in the Himalayas at 3,210 m. Most of the way up there are good views of the Annapurnas and the Dhaulagiri,...
OVERNIGHT:
Tadapani trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 7 Trek to Chomrong (2170 m)
Today you descend through a jungle-like forest (notorious for leeches in the monsoon season) where the branches of the tree are lined with hanging mosses and the air is mixed with the fragrance of decay and flowering trees. Eventually, you emerge past the sawmill and ont...
OVERNIGHT:
Chhomrong trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 8 Trek to the Himalaya Hotel (2920 m)
Following the well-worn trail, you enter the Modi Khola valley, walking through the Rhododendron trees, climbing gently uphill and passing through the high bamboo forests with monkeys and occasional meadows above. Eventually, you can hit a gap in the trail and bear right...
OVERNIGHT:
Himalaya Hotel trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 9 Trek to Machapuchare Base Camp (3700 m)
You leave the tree line behind you today as you step up steeply to open areas. Passing past Hinku Cave, a massive overhanging rock that can be used as a temporary shelter in winter when the weather is bad, you cross two daily avalanche streams before you get to Deurali. ...
OVERNIGHT:
Machhapuchhare Base Camp trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 10 Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) and Sanctuary Day
A lot of this day is spent enjoying the spectacular scenery that surrounds you. It's not a long walk to the South Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m), although you're at an altitude of over 400 m. There are many routes and paths in the sanctuary that allow you to try out variou...
OVERNIGHT:
Annapurna Base Camp trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 11 Trek to Bamboo Lodge (2310 m)
Leaving the towering peaks behind, you retrace your steps past the Hinku Cave and back down the tree line and through the Rhododendron and Bamboo forests. Continue past Himalaya Hotel to Bamboo Lodge (2.310 m).
You're losing a lot of altitude today, so walking poles or the bamboo stick you picked up earlier would really support your knees.
OVERNIGHT:
Bamboo trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 12 Trek to Jhinnudanda (1780 m)
Continuing back up the Modi Khola Valley, you leave the bamboo behind you as you descend through the Rhododendron jungle to Chhomrong. It's a short but steep walk down to Jhinnudanda (1,780 m), where you rest overnight.
Just below the town there are hot springs, where you might have time for a welcome shower, revitalizing hard-working muscles and joints.
OVERNIGHT:
Jhinnudanda trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 13 Trek to Pothana (1890 m)
You could finish your trek today and walk straight down the valley from Jhinudanda, pick up a shared jeep or local bus to Birethanti and back to Pokhara. However, we prefer to add a few more days and some more spectacular views to this trek and hike up from New Bridge (1...
OVERNIGHT:
Pothana trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 14 Trek to Phedi (1130 m) and drive to Pokhara
Your trek ends today as you leave the view from Pothana behind you and descend first to Deurali and Dhampus and then to Phedi, where you enter the main road and we drive you back to Pokhara.
Set in a large fertile valley, Pokhara is the gateway to most of Nepal's rafting and trekking destinations and has plenty to entertain you this afternoon and evening as you celebrate the completion of your trek.
OVERNIGHT:
Pokhara hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 15 Hike to Ramkot
You leave Pokhara behind today and travel to the Newari hilltop village of Bandipur (approx. 3 hours). The beautiful core of Bandipur has been lovingly restored, and most of the city is now a pedestrian area, surrounded by beautiful old buildings. After a stay at your ho...
OVERNIGHT:
Bandipur hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 16 Bandipur - Kathmandu
There is more free time this morning to explore Bandipur before driving back to Kathmandu (approx. 4-5 hours, subject to traffic on arrival in Kathmandu). You can start at a time of your choice, depending on whether you want to spend more time in Bandipur or Kathmandu.
...
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 17 Tour ends
Your tour will end after breakfast and, if possible, we will move you to the airport for your home flight.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
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Price per day$122
Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Sleeping bag (available for hire in Kathmandu as part of a trekking pack)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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