Experience one of the popular treks on the planet on a week or two-week adventure to the famed Annapurna Sanctuary. This amphitheater is made up by Annapurna Mountain range and Holy Mt.” fishtail”, Barah Sikhar, Hiunchuli and Tent Peak as well. Annapurna Base Camp within Sanctuary located in the valley beneath these mountains.
Our trip begins after by exploring the temples and places Kathmandu, before driving to the lake city Pokhara at the foot of the Himalayas. You’ll be escorted by our best trek leader in the entire trip, who know the areas of trekking offering you much information regarding local culture and traditional life of villagers along the route of trekking Annapurna base camp.
Sanctuary Lodge in Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m.
Our adventure starts into the glen valley of Himalayas, hiking upstream the glacial Modi Khola River gorge, where paddy field meets the mountain glacier. We will have an opportunity to observe rich Gurung and Magar culture on route to Annapurna Base Camp.
You will stay in mountain tea houses, which will be comfortable and cozy. You can choose the meal from the menu, like typical Nepali meal (Daal Bhat), Pizza, Noodle, pasta, Momo (dumpling) etc.
From Deurali heading high on leaving tree lines behind following raging glacial Modi River all the way to Machhapuchhre base camp 3,700 m high, located beneath towering North Face of the Fish Tail Mountain, adventure carries on towards famous picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary and Annapurna BC.
MBC starting point of the sanctuary, where walk leads higher area for few hours and then entering into sanctuary enclosed by the amphitheater of peaks that surrounds this amazing place. After a few hours of pleasant walk brings you to the highest spot of the adventure at Annapurna base camp above 4,130 meters. Afternoon enjoys and relaxes overlooking Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), including to Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish-tail) at 6,790 m stretches up towards Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli and Fluted Peaks or Singu Chuli.
After a wonderful time at Annapurna Base Camp return journey leads to picturesque Pokhara after enjoying hot spring at Jhinu, where downhill walks leads to low warmer areas at Pokhara to conclude this magnificent adventure.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara 820 m (220 k.m) – 08 hrs.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga 1,440 m – 05 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2,860 m – 08 hrs.
Day 05: Hike Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,630 m – 07 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Chhomrong village at 2,170 m – 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel 2,840 m – 08 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m – 08 hrs.
Day 09: Trek back to Bamboo 2,310 m – 08 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda (hot-spring) 1,780 m – 05 hrs
Day 11: Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara – 06 hrs.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Day 13: International departure for homeward bound.
