Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking

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Magnificent views of snowcapped mountains all along the trek.
The trails comprising of Rhododendron forests, bamboos, the rivers as well as waterfalls.
Panoramic view of Mt. Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gangapurna and Manaslu all in one.
Best sunrise view from the top of Poon Hill (3210 m).
Close-up views of Mount Annapurna (8091 m) and Mount Machhapuchre (6993 m) from Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130 m) and Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC) (3700 m) respectively.

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking is a 14 days long trekking package starting right from Kathmandu after which the route follows Pokhara, Dhampus, Ghandruk, Annapurna Base Camp and lastly returns to Kathmandu from Pokhara via bus or flight. This trek provides the tourists and experience of a lifetime in a sense that all sorts of natural beauties can be experienced along the trail. Huge snowcapped mountain peaks, dense rhododendron forests, bamboos, waterfalls, rivers along with various wildlife residing within the Annapurna Conservation Area. The close-up views of Mount Annapurna and Mount Machhapuchre add further to the excitement.

Itinerary

1Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara and Trek to Dhampus Phedi

The trek starts by taking an early drive via bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes roughly 6 to 7 hours. Along the way, we will cross three different districts: Dhading, Chitwan and Tanahun and then reach Pokhara, which lies in Kaski district. During the drive, we will enjoy the stunning views of Nepalese countryside villages along with the mountain sceneries. Upon reaching Pokhara, we start moving towards Dhampus, our destination for the day. About 30 minutes of drive from Pokhara takes us to Phedi from where we start our actual hiking. 3 to 4 hours of trekking takes us to Dhampus (1694 m), where we stay overnight in a lodge

2Day 2: Dhampus to Landruk

Our trek continues to Landruk (1900 m) for the day. Sights of rhododendron forests and different species of birds along the way make our journey even more exciting. As we ascend to the higher altitude, we get to see beautiful sceneries of mountains and hills. We stay here overnight.

3Day 3: Landruk to Chomrong

For the day, we will be following a steep trail, high above the river. The route will comprise of Bamboo forests and farmlands. This strenuous climb of about 6 to 7 hours takes us to Chemrong (2040 m), a beautiful Gurung village, which has in store for us the exciting views of Annapurna south and Machhapuchre. We rest here for the day.

4Day 4: Chomrong to Bamboo

From Chomrong, we start a downhill trail and again climb up to Sinwa. After lunch at Sinwa, we follow a comparatively easy trail and reach Bamboo (2310 m), a place that got its name due to the presence of dense Bamboo forests. The whole trek takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. We stay at Bamboo overnight and rejuvenate for the next day.

5Day 5: Bamboo to Deurali

The trail mostly follows an uphill climb until we reach the Hinku cave. After that, we descend until we reach Deurali at an elevation of 3230 m. It normally takes 3 to 4 hours to complete the hike and reach to the destination. We stay here overnight.

6Day 6: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

The steep uphill climb of 5 to 6 hours takes us to the ultimate destination of our trek, the Annapurna Base Camp. The Base Camp lies at an altitude of 4130 m above the sea level. Along the way to the ABC, we encounter Machhapuchre Base Camp (3700 m) too. Here, we enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Annapurna as well as Machhapuchre along with many neighboring hills and valleys. We stay around the ABC for the night.

7Day 7: Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan

After enjoying magnificent mountain views from the ABC, we start descending to Dovan via Machhapuchre Base Camp, Deurali, and Himalaya for the next 6 to 7 hours. We take our tea and lunch break along the way and stay overnight at Dovan.

8Day 8: Dovan to Chomrong

We will be returning to Chomrong today from Dovan. The whole trekking will take almost 6 to 7 hours of an uphill climb. We rest and stay at Chomrong for the night and get ready for our ninth day of trekking.

9Day 9: Chomrong to Ghandruk

Ghandruk (1940 m), the next Gurung village along our route welcomes us with its spectacular views of Mount Annapurna, Machhapuchre, and Dhaulagiri, to name a few. 4 to 5 hours of climbing down from Chomrong via Kimrong Danda takes us to Ghandruk, which is at a distance of 9.8 kilometers from Chomrong. We spend the night here.

10Day 10: Ghandruk to Tadapani

Among all the days, this will be the easiest and shortest trek, which can be completed in just 3 to 4 hours. The trail mostly comprises of flatlands with the occasional uphill trail. Along the way, we can experience rhododendron forests, mountains, and dense forests. We spend the day at Tadapani (2170 m) sightseeing and stay overnight.

11Day 11: Tadapani to Ghorepani

We leave Tadapani and start our uphill trail to Ghorepani (2840 m). We indulge ourselves in the exotic lifestyles that we encounter along the way. We eventually reach Ghorepani, where we get a close-up view of Mount Annapurna. Our overnight stay will be at Ghorepani.

12Day 12: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (Back to Hile)

45 minutes of the uphill climb takes us to Poon Hill (3210 m). We start our trek early in the morning to enjoy the majestic sunrise view from the top of Poon Hill. We enjoy the natural beauties around Poon Hill and we trek back to Hile and rest for the day.

13Day 13: Hile to Nayapul (Back to Pokhara)

Descending downhill from hile for roughly about 4 to 5 hours, we reach Nayapul, the place of commencement of the trek if an alternative route was followed. Upon reaching Nayapul, we take a 1.5 to 2 hours bus ride and reach Pokhara. We shop for some items in Pokhara and rest for the day.

14Day 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu (via flight or bus)

Today is the final day of the trek. We have experienced all the scenic beauty of nature and exchanged smiles with the villagers along the trek. We bid goodbye to the mountains and lush green forest. Now our journey to Kathmandu starts via tourist standard bus or flight. We will enjoy the evening at Kathmandu visiting local markets. We will clear the night at Hotel as per booking.

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