Annapurna Sanctuary trekking - Annapurna Base Camp trekking

Stronghold of the Annapurna Sanctuary, is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. After some time looking around Kathmandu, we have an early morning flight or Tourist coach ride to Pokhara. The road follows the Trisuli river for most of the way, with an opportunity to see the diverse culture of Nepal as we pass along the valley. On arrival at Pokhara, we transfer to our hotel, which is in the quite and clean district. In the morning, we will be transported to the Trek start point of the Annapurna base camp trek. Our trekking days are not long; this is to allow us to acclimatize slowly. From the terraced farmland above Pokhara, we trek on good trails through villages and thick forests, climbing up slowly to the Annapurna base camp. Here we are surrounded by a ring of impressive mountains, including Annapurna 1 (8091m) and Machhapuchhare the famous Fish Tail. This high and glaciated wilderness is quite simply, awe-inspiring. Annapurna base camp / Annapurna Sanctuary trek we organized Camping (Tents Camp) Trekking and Teahouse (Lodge Camp) but popular as lodged Trek.

ITINERARY: Annapurna Base Camp/Sanctuary Trekking - 14 Days

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m)
It takes about six hours drive by tourist from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It is 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Lake to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Lamjung ranges. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to fall in love with its beauty. You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes.

Day 02: Drive taxi/van to Nayapul (1050m.) & trek to Tirkhedhunga (1540m)
It takes approximately one and half hours drive from Pokhara to reach at Nayapul then you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m) to Tirkhedhunga (1577m.). Via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours to arrive in Tirkhedhunga.The first part of your trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend gently to the final destination of the day. The majority people here are Gurung and their religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in agricultural activities, tourism business and some are employed in Gorkha and Indian regiments.

Day 03: Tirkhedhunga trek to Ghorepani (2750m)
The trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani and it takes about six hours. To begin your trek, you could ascend steeply for the early 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, you could see good view of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m) south. Now your trail is quite easier passing through rhododendron and shadowy trees and descends gently up to the final camp. You could see some of the wild life such as monkey and various species of birds.

Day 04: Ghorepani visit Poon Hill (3180m.) & Trek to Tadapani (2590m.)
It takes about five and half hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2590 m.). After walking for almost one and half hour you reach Gurung Hill which has the splendid mountain views as Poon Hill. From here you follow small forests with rhododendron, bamboos until you reach Deurali. The trail goes steeply down through deep forests all the way to Banthati. After Banthati one hour walk to Tadapani.

Day 05: Tadapani trek to Chhomrong (2170m)
Tadapani is a small village from there the trail divides for Chorong and Ghandruk. The south trail goes to Ghandruk; you have to take the eastern one for Chomrong. From here, the way goes down through dense forest to Gurajon village that lies just after the suspension bridge. Then onwards, no more ups & downs till Chomrong village. Chomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of giant Annapurna massive. It’s a typical Gurung village but now is modernized and has almost lost its culture & traditions.Chomrong is gateway of Annapurna Sanctuary. Today approximately 6 hours easy walk from Tadapani to Chhomrung village

Day 06: Chhomrong trek to Dovan (2720m)
The trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge then climbs through mountain flank, rocky path through the forested area and later reach in Khurdi Ghar. This may be good place for lunch and after lunch, the walk descends (about 350 meters) the stone steps, through the forests and you will reach Bamboo Hotel. The walk is now gently ascended through the forest, a stream that flows down from the flank on your left side. Now our final destination of the day “Dovan” is approaching nearer in 10 minutes, where we will stoop for the night. Today approximately 7 hours walk.

Day 07: Dovan trek to Machhapuchhre Base camp (3700m)
The trail continues for about 2 hrs. from here, the route winds up steeply to a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of Bamboo at the bottom of the gorge keeping always on the west side of the river. It then reaches the small shrine at Panchen Barah and from here the trail climbs to Himalaya Hotel it's about an hour walk, first on a rocky trail through forests then up a steep ravine, to Hinko at 2,960 m. The trail crosses a ravine & a major avalanche track just beyond Hinko, then climbs through large boulders. About half an hour beyond Hinko we reach Deurali at 3,000 m. As the trail continues into the sanctuary, it crosses two wide avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that huddles up against the cliffs. The trail then descends to meet the Modi Khola & follows the river to Bagar. From Bagar we climb across more avalanche paths cross a moraine & a stream, and then climb towards an area known as Machhapchhre Base Camp at the elevation of 3700m. One can have panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, and Gangapurna & Machhapuchhre (6,997m).

Day 08: Machhapuchhre Base camp trek to Annapurna Base camp (4130m)
Today's walk leads you into the heart of the Sanctuary at the Annapurna base Camp (ABC), the trail follows uphill for few hours, on the grassy path, depending upon the season. The trek is very pleasant as you reach the higher ground with magnificent views of an array of snow peaks all around you with Annapurna I, a great wall of a mountain from this North West face. Annapurna Base Camp with the superb panoramic views. In the afternoon you can take an optional short walk around to immerse with the surrounding scenery.

Day 09: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) to Dovan (2720m)
After a great time here we retrace the journey back to Dovan via Machhapuchare Base Camp. The area is cold & windy is often snowbound and reaches to Deurali where lunch will be served. The trek continues further to Dovan.

Day 10: Dovan trek to Chhomrong (2170m)
It takes about five hours. The path is descent up to Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You trek gradually descend to the Chhumrong Khola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhumrong village.

Day 11: Chhomrong trek to Ghandruk (1940m)
Today we stop retracing our steps and trek to the Gurung village of Ghandruk. We initially walk west on the trail that leads to Ghorapani, but then descend to the village of Khumnu. We cross the Khumnu Khola and then ascend steeply to a collection of tea-houses at Uri at 2220m. From here we can see Ghandruk ahead, and it is a gentle walk to this amazing Gurung settlement at 1970m. Ghandruk is a maze of narrow alleyways but is an ideal place to spend an afternoon and visiting Gurung museum.

Day 12: Ghandruk Trek to Tolkha (1700m)
This morning you will see nice view Annapurna south, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, fishtail and Lamjung Himal and we continue our descent to the Modi Khola (River) then climb up to Landrung and continue trek to Tolkha. Tonight we are celebrating last night in Himalaya.

Day 13: Tolkha Trek to Dhampus Phedi – Pokhara (820m)
Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu Tolkha to Dheurali little bit hard walk and after that very easy walk to Phedi and catch taxi to Pokhara and you can take good shower and evening time enjoy with good dinner it last night dinner with guide and porter.

Day 14: Pokhara drive tourist bus to Kathmandu
Pokhara drive tourist bus to Kathmandu transfer to hotel

Fixed Departure Dates 2010 (Tailormade departures available on request)

March: 22th, 26th, 31st
April: 2nd, 6th, 9th, 15th, 20st, 25th, 27th
May: 3th, 8th, 14th, 18th, 23rd
June: 4th, 9th, 17th, 26th
July: 5th, 9th, 20th
August: 4th, 9th, 13th, 18th, 29th
September: 2nd, 6th, 11th, 16th, 20st, 26th, 28th
October: 1st, 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 20th, 25th, 31st
November: 2nd, 5th, 7th, 12th, 16th, 21st, 24rd, 30th
December: 7th, 12th, 19th, 27th

FIXED PRICE BEST ON YOUR GROUP SIZE ...!

TREK PRICE INCLUDES:-

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer
• Kathmandu -Pokhara - Kathmandu transportation by Tourist bus for staff and members
• Trek end point to Pokhara transportation by Taxi or Van depend on group size
• Trekking Accommodation: Twin Sharing accommodation in teahouse/lodge
• Pokhara Accommodation: Twin Sharing accommodation
• Trekking Meals: (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Three time a day
• Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
• Annapurna conservation Area Entry Permit and Applicable trekking permits
• Insurance for Trekking staff and expenses
• TREKKING GUIDE: One Government license Holder trekking guide for the team.
• TREKKING PORTERS: Two members get one porter to carry yours bag pack
• All government taxes and services charge

TREK PRICE EXCLUDES:-

• Accomodation and meals whilst in Kathmandu
• Any activities in Kathmandu
• High risk medical insurance and Personal Travel insurance
• International air ticket and Tax
• All domestic airfare and airport taxes (If program require the flight to used)
• Alcoholic beverages, telephone calls and All types of Drinks
• Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Tips and Personal expenses
• Personal Trekking Equipments
• Rescue Helicopter charge (Only if your Condition require the rescue)
• If extra porters requires
• Any other things not mentioned

Fixed Departures 2010 Popular Trekking in Nepal

• Annapurna Circuit Trekking - 19 Days
• Annapurna Base Camp Trekking - 14 days
• Jomsom And Muktinath Trekking - 12 days
• Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trekking - 8 days
• Ghandruk Trekking - 5 days
• Everest Base camp and Kala Pattar Trekking - 12 days
• Everest View Trekking or Everest Panorama Trekking - 7 days
• Gokyo Lake/Gokyo Valley Trekking - 12 days
• Jiri Trek to Gokyo Lake- 19 days
• Jiri to Everest Base camp Trekking - 19 days
• Cho La Pass and Everest base camp Trekking - 16 days
• Jiri Trek to Cho La Pass - 23 days
• Langtang Valley Trekking - 9 days
• Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu Trekking - 13 days
• Gosainkund and Helambu Trekking - 10 days
• Helambu Valley Trekking - 8 days