Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Airport pickup & hotel transfer. Enjoy welcome dinner.  

Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation

Guided tour of 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Brief orientation.

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara & trek to Ulleri (2050 m): 30 min flight & 6 hrs trek

Drive to Naya Pul & start the trek through a valley forest.The Ulleri Hill with 1000 of steps & boulders.

Day 04: Ulleri-Ghorepani (2,750 m) 4-5 hrs

Ascend to the Ghorepani village via stone stairs. 

Day 05: Ghorepani-Tadapani (2,700m) visit Poon Hill (3,210m) 6-7 hrs

Reach Poon Hill early in the morning to view the sunrise over the Himalayas.Trek back to Ghorepani. The trail descends to Tadapani.

Day 06: Tadapani-Chhomrong (2170m) 6 hrs

The trail starts off with a descent & walk uphill for around 5 km. A few more miles of uphill & downhill we reach our destination, Chhomrong

Day 07: Chhomrong-Bamboo (2310m) 4-5 hrs

Walk on stone steps before reaching the Chhomrong Khola. Begin an uphill climb to Sinuwa. Our trail passes through a forest to Kuldihar. From here we descent to Bamboo.

Day 08: Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 3 - 4 hours

Pass through a bamboo forest then walk uphill on a trail (sometimes steep). It is a steep climb up before reaching Hinku Cave. From here our trail descends before ascending to Deurali.

Day 09: Deurali-Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) 5- 6 hrs

Follow the valley trail in a steady climb. The trail sticks to a rocky cliff & is sometimes steep. Walk on a somewhat flat path for a while before ascending to Machhapurchre Base Camp. Then turn left & ascend. Walking further we reach the base camp of amazing Mt. Annapurna.

Day 10:  Annapurna Base Camp-Bamboo: 7 - 8 hours

From ABC trail rapidly descends past the Machhapuchhre Base camp, Deurali, Himalayan Hotel, Doban & to Bamboo.

Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5770 ft): 5 - 6 hours

We retrace our step back to Chhomrong. From Chomrong it is a steep descent down to the Modi Khola valley. The trail then descends to Jhinu Dandat. 

Day 12: Trek to Naya Pul then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive

We leave Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul & drive to Pokhara. If the road construction connecting Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul is complete, driving from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara could be another option.

Day 13: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Rest/Free day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner. 

Day 14: Final departure

Escort to the airport approx.3 hours before your scheduled flight.

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a spectacular journey on foot to the South Face of Annapurna I - a pleasant hike through the diverse Nepalese landscape and its culture. On your 14-day journey you will reach the base camp of the world’s 10th highest mountain, Annapurna (8,091m/26,545ft); visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, enjoy breathtaking Himalayan vistas during the trek and experience the sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill.The itinerary for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is designed for trekkers who wish to reach the Annapurna base camp in a relaxed manner with visits to World Heritage Sites and Poon Hill.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
For the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and porters for carrying luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group become sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek for groups of any size, but usually, it is a maximum of twelve people as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to book this trip for a large group then that can be arranged too.
All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. The most common cuisines in most menu will be Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the more common continental.
Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for this trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature, then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., Feb.) could also be an option.
You are likely to walk for 6-7 hours each day over steep hilly terrain on usually rough trails but no real extremes of weather. Moderate trails entail reaching up to 4,130 m with daily ascends of around 400-700m. You will also be facing high altitude air with low level of oxygen on some days and are therefore required to have a positive attitude and be physically fit. Previous hiking or camping experience is preferable.
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
We will be accommodated in Yatri Suites & Spa or Hotel Moonlight or Similar in Kathmandu, Mount Kailash Resort in Pokhara and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 425. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but this is not possible in a few remote locations. Also understand that single rooms are not easily available in higher elevations like they are in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions.
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers