Annapurna Sanctuary Trek - Dudhkunda Adventure Treks
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Duration: 16 Days/15 Nights

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Trip Overview

  • Trip Duration

    16 Days/15 Nights

  • Trip Start & End

    Kathmandu - Pokhara

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Itinerary

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY JOURNEY

Day 1

Arrive at Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal. Upon your arrival you will be provided with comfortable hotel room as per our service.

Day 2

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 the Kaski district. During the drive, we will enjoy the stunning views of Nepalese countryside villages and the mountain scenery.

Upon reaching Pokhara, we start moving towards Dhampus, our destination for the day. About 30 minutes of drive from Pokhara takes us to Phedi, where we start hiking. 3 to 4 hours of trekking takes us to Dhampus (1694 m), where we stay overnight in a lodge

Day 3

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 see beautiful scenery of mountains and hills. We stay here overnight.

Day 4

We will follow a steep trail high above the river for the day. The route will comprise 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.

Day 5

From Chomrong, we start a downhill trail and climb up to Sinwa again. 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.

Day 6

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 the destination. We stay here overnight.

Day 7

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 sea level.

Along the way to the ABC, we also encounter Machhapuchre Base Camp (3700 m). Here, we enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Annapurna and Machhapuchre and many neighboring hills and valleys. We stay around the ABC for the night.

 

 

Day 8

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

Day 9

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

Day 10

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.

Day 11

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.

Day 12

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.

Day 13

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.

Day 14

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.

Day 15

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.

 

 

Day 16

As the journey ends you will depart as we wish the best for your future endeavours.

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