Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Overview
Highlights
- 9-day trek to the vast amphitheatre of the Annapurna Sanctuary
- View soaring Himalayan peaks including the famous 'fishtail' - Machapuchare
- All meals on trek included in tour price
What's this trip about?
Itinerary
Our tour starts today in Kathmandu, the busy, colourful and chaotic capital city of Nepal. Our tour leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception for a welcome meeting at 5 pm. For those that wish, there is the chance to enjoy a group dinner afterwards. There ...
After breakfast this morning, our tour leader will hold a briefing to fill us in on what to expect over the next few days. They'll let us know what to expect on a day-to-day basis and also make sure everyone is properly equipped for the trek. After our briefing, we'l...
Leaving the capital today, we'll drive to Pokhara. The drive will take us much of the day but there is plenty to see as the landscape changes and the Annapurna range comes into view.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today, we'll leave Pokhara and drive via Nayapul to Kiwl village where we begin our trek. Today's walk follows a stone pathway, and for the majority of the route we'll be climbing roughly hewn steps - it can be tough on the knees so bring walking poles. Our base for...
Today, we'll start with an ascent before dropping down to cross the Kimrong Khola by bridge, before making a short ascent to Taulung. We'll then begin the long, steep ascent to join the main trail to Chhomrong. The high point above the main valley is a favourite place...
Descending to cross the Chhomrong Khola River by a suspension bridge, we'll enjoy some excellent views of Machhapuchhre today (now exhibiting its distinctive 'fishtail' profile) and Annapurna South. We'll continue to climb steeply, negotiating a trail that leads us th...
This morning, the track continues up past the so-called 'weeping wall' and the shrine of the 'God of the Jungle', to the Himalaya Hotel (2,840 metres/9,300 feet). Passing several spectacular waterfalls which cascade down the opposite side of the Modi Khola, we'll clim...
Today we climb further to pass between Machhapuchhre and Huinchuli - the 'Gates' into the Sanctuary. Climbing over the rocky moraine we arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,720 metres/12,200 feet). Overshadowed by Annapurna South and the beautiful shape of Machhapuchh...
We'll spend today enjoying the views within the very heart of the sanctuary. Having made a 'crack of dawn' start to get the best of the day, we'll follow part of the route taken by British mountaineer Chris Bonnington on the 1970 Annapurna South Face expedition. Follo...
We'll begin our descent today as we head for Bamboo (2,340 metres/7,700 feet), passing through the bamboo forest and crossing several rocky avalanche chutes. Approximately six hours of walking. Today's 12-kilometre/7.5-mile walk is expected to take around six hours w...
Descending through a rhododendron forest full of noisy birds - mostly black-capped Sibia, we'll cross the Chhomrong Khola and climb up to Chhomrong village (2,060 metres/6,800 feet) where we'll take a rest break. We'll then climb for a short while before descending to...
Our final day in the mountains sees us making a short trek to Samrung from where we'll take local jeeps to Nayapul, a journey of around two hours. A bus will meet us there for the two-and-a-half-hour journey back to Pokhara where a hot shower and perhaps a well-earned...
Pokhara is smaller and more relaxed than Kathmandu and is beautifully situated on the banks of Phewa Tal (lake). Only foothills separate the town from the high mountains and there are superb views of the snowcapped Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre - the famous...
Today we'll drive back to Kathmandu. The drive takes around seven to eight hours and we'll be rewarded with views of the Himalayas along the way.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kathmandu. There are no activities planned for today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Explore, It was really a long trip, taking me from London to Hong Kong to Kathmandu. I think it could have been easier and quicker, if I had got the some route as t...
Filipe
Nov 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Great group exclent crew special tanks to Sujan the tour leader
Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Excellent tour leader Bimal went above and beyond to make our trip fantastic! Prim, Bim and the porters were super friendly and amazing. Excellent views of the fish ...
Graham
Nov 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
An absolute fantastic trip to Annapurna Base Camp and more. Nepal is such an amazing country to visit and explore. The whole trip was very well organised and every d...
Emily
Nov 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
This trip was incredible, definitely not one to miss. The landscape and views are like no other and the people are so friendly. Bimal, Prem and Bhim looked after us ...
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