THE ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK

THE ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK

Activities:
Trekking & Hiking
Region:
Annapurna Region
Duration:
12 Days
Grade:
Difficult

The Annapurna Region in central Nepal is the most geographically and culturally diverse region for trekking. Over 5,000 trekkers visit the Annapurna Sanctuary region yearly. The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) working along with the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has declared this region as area
of conservation and sustainable development. Stretched over 2600 sq. km., the area boasts of a variety of diverse cultures, tribes and castes as the Brahmins, Chettris, Newars, Gurungs, Magars, Manangis and the Tibetans. This area has sub-tropical lowlands, valleys, bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, windswept desert plateaus and the towering Annapurna Mountains. This area has the world's
deepest river gorge, Kali Gandaki, lying some 6900-metres/22,563 ft. below some of the world’s largest and most beautiful mountains as the Annapurna I (world's 8th highest) & Fishtail (one of the most beautiful). Animals and birds are in abundance in this region. 440 species of birds and animals like the marten, deer, langur and the elusive snow leopard live in this area.

Itinerary In Detail

  • 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

    Upon arrival in Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to Kathmandu’s domestic airport to board the short flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, transfer to hotel for room
    check in and refreshment. Eve: Trek briefing followed by dinner.
    Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

  • 2: Drive to Ulleri (5 hrs.) and trek to Gorepani (2,760 m / 9,053 ft.) – 3/4 hrs.

    After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport to board the short flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara switch into 4WD Jeep/s, and drive up to Ulleri, where you will meet your trekking support team including Sherpa assistant/s and porters.
    After lunch at teahouse lodge start trek towards Gorepani. The trail crosses two sparkling clear streams and through refreshingly cools oak and Rhododendron forest, before making a short climb to Nangathanti (2,460m). We have a little rest with lunch here at Nangathanti. In winters occasionally this cover with fresh snow. After walking about 1 hr., we will reach the day destination Ghorepani (2760m/9053ft). Rest of the day is free while enjoying spectacular views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m / 16,787 ft.) above the sea level, which are 7 th highest Mountain in the world and other giant snowcapped Mountain in Annapurna.
    Dinner an overnight at Teahouse Lodge.

  • 3: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m/10,530 ft) and trek to Tadapani (2,540 m/8,330 ft.)- 5/6 Hrs

    Pre-dawn alert and trek up to the Poon Hill (3200m) to view a magnificent sunrise over the Annapurna Range. The views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range are truly magnificent from Poon Hill. The spectacular panorama stretches from Dhaulagiri I (8167m) and Tukuche (6920m) to Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South,
    Annapurna I (8091m), Hiuchhuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m) and the Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre 6997m) make your breath and eyes caught. Watching the beautiful sunrise is a defining moment with lots of pleasure and tranquility. Shortly afterwards, return back to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast continue trek to Tadapani. The Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest.
    Dinner & Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.

  • 4: Trek to Choomrong Village (2,170 m/7,117 ft.) - 6 hours.

    After breakfast start trek down to into a deep wooded valley then steeply climb over a ridge and into yet another valley before ascending once more to contour around a shoulder to the village of Choomrong at an altitude of 2,170 m / 7,117 ft. This is an undulating fairly strenuous day but our time at higher elevations the day and night before will help us with altitude.
    Dinner & Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.

  • 5: Trek to Dovan (2,600 m) – 6 hours

    Am: After breakfast start trek to Dovan initially go down until the suspension bridge, which crosses the Chhomrong Khola, and then climb up the opposite side for about 30 minutes till you reach the hamlet of Banuwa. Carry on for another thirty minutes until you reach Sunawa (about 2400m) where you will find at least two lodge-restaurants. Here the path leaves cultivated fields to enter the beautiful tropical forest. You can follow the ridge of the hill, about 2500 meters high, but unfortunately the mountain is drained by several small streams and the trekkers are forced to take several ascents and descents. It takes about an hour to reach the locality of Khuldi ghar (2,477m. From here the path suddenly descends until it reaches the hamlet of Bamboo (2300m) with four or five lodges and is a good place to make a lunch break. As the name suggest, Bamboo marks the beginning of the huge bamboo forest, which leads, after about an hour of walking, to Tiptop (2571m). There are two lodges here competing with the lodges established at Doban(2606m).
    Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

  • 6: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) – 6 hours.

    Am: Soon after Doban you will enter the sacred forest of Jode Yehm, where near the waterfall on the east bank of Modi khola, you will see an altar surrounded by thousands of white banners suspended from the trees. A sign indicates the name of the place and reminds the travelers not to lean over. One assumes it is better not to disturb the Gods. From Doban, it will take an hour to reach Himalayan Hotel (2873m). The track continues through the middle of the forest, going up and down following the flow of the rivers, until the last stretch where a steep path leads to Hinku Cave (3,139 m). It will take about half an hour to reach Deaurali (3,230 m) for lunch.
    Pm: After lunch it is about 2 hours to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp or “fishtail”, has been thus named because its twin summits resemble a twitched fishtail. After having walked along the river for thirty minutes, the path rises up and goes thorugh several naves. If it has snowed recently, this part of the route will be quite difficult, though the use of crampons in not necessary, a stick should suffice.
    Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

  • 7: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) & Explore Around ABC– 3 hours.

    Am: After breakfast trek to Annapurna Base Camp, except for a few hills, the route is flat and therefore quite
    easy. Also, the spectacular views of Annapurna south in the forefront are so satisfying that one easily forgets
    the exhaustion. At the end of the route (4,130 m), there are about five or six lodges. A little further, the path
    leads to a small hill, which is the best point to admire the entire panorama of the Sanctuary.
    Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

  • 8: Back track to Bamboo (2,310 m) – 7 hours

    Am: After enjoying magnificent sunrise over the Sanctuary, start back track to Bamboo. En-route we will stop
    in Himalayan Hotel for heartily lunch. After lunch continue to Bamboo for overnight.
    Dinner and overnight at lodge in Bamboo.

  • 9: Back track to Jhinu Danda – 7 hours

    Am: After breakfast back track to Choomrong for lunch. After lunch start descent down to Jhinu Danda – 1,770 m, this has a few comfortable looking lodges and many Tibetan traders selling trinkets to Trekkers. Pm: Walk to hot spring which is about 20 minutes steep descent to enjoy the natural hot spring bath.
    Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

  • 10: Trek to New Bridge via Kimrong Khola & Drive to Pokhara – 7 hours

    After breakfast, start trek to New Bridge via Khimrong khola and meet the waiting vehicle and drive 1 and half hour to Pokhara. Eve: Free time for Rest and Relaxation.
    Dinner and overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

  • 11: Free day in Pokhara for leisure and fly to Kathmandu in the evening.

    Spend a relaxing day in Pokhara or you may go for a sightseeing tour of this beautiful valley on your won. Eve: Fly to Kathmandu and proceed for farewell dinner.
    Overnight at hotel.

  • 12: Final departure.

    Free until final departure transfer to Kathmandu International Airport.

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In my 2 week stay, John was very professional and took me around to experience all that Kathmandu and surrounding areas has to offer. Sites were seen and many locals were met through John’s network.

Steven Stone

Steven Stone

Traveller

In my 2 week stay, John was very professional and took me around to experience all that Kathmandu and surrounding areas has to offer. Sites were seen and many locals were met through John’s network.

Steven Stone

Steven Stone

Traveller
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