Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is one of those treks which entirely takes place in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Nevertheless, this is one complete trek in Nepal that will bring you close to nature and aboriginal people. It is within the heart of the conservation area with rare flowers, vegetation, and wild animals. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek offers a lot. Start the trek either from Ghandruk Poon Hill (3,210 m) or from Nayapul (1,070 m). No matter what, you will make your way from the terrains of subtropical hills to the glacier moraine of the Alpine. The beginning of the trek is very challenging. Walking on the man-made stone steps would however prepare you for longer strides toward the later part of the trek.
You will slowly and gradually walk through forests of rhododendrons, bamboo, birch, fir, and bamboo and make your way through patches of beautiful villages. These Villages have Gurung and Magar communities. These ethnic people are mostly Gurkhas in the British and Indian Army.
Similarly, stone roofs and tin roofs are the best scenes to gaze at. Furthermore, their wardrobe and practices from the womb to the tomb as well are very significant. These trails of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek eventually take you to the high grounds and the high-altitude viewpoints. These are the best places for views of the snow-clad mountains in the Annapurna base camp and Machhapuchhre.
In such a short time, without having to acclimatize, this trek offers all the aspects of a trek in Nepal. For all these reasons and for the reason that Annapurna (8,091 m) is the only mountain that is entirely inhabited and offers modern amenities, it makes it to the top of the list of trekking destinations in Nepal.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Trek Preparation and shopping
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara - Nayapul – Tikhedhunga
Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani
Day 06: Ghorepani - Poonhill - Ghorepani - Tadapani
Day 07: Tadapani - Sinuwa
Day 08: Sinuwa - Himalaya
Day 09: Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp(3,700m/12,139ft): 4 -5 hours
Day 10: MBC to ABC (4,130m/13,550ft): 3 – 4 hours
Day 11: ABC to Bamboo(2,310m/7,579ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 12: Bamboo to Jhinu danda(1,780m/5,840ft): 5 – 6 Hours
Day 13: Jhinu - Ghandruk
Day14: Ghandruk - Pokhara
Day 15: Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure your destination.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Thank you for choosing Annapurna Sanctuary Trek as your next adventure destination! On this day you arrive in Kathmandu and we transfer you to your accommodation. You rest and rejuvenate for days to come. You can also explore the surroundings and get to know a little about the country and culture.
Day 02: Trek Preparation and shopping
You will meet your trek leader on this day and he will brief you about trekking in Nepal and your chosen destination. Meanwhile, the back office staff will prepare all required permits for your trekking. Later in the day, you will do the last-minute shopping for your trekking along with your guide. While our back office staff get ready to prepare permits from the government offices, our guides help you get acquainted with the country by taking you to the most happening market in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. and head towards the tourist Bus Park at Thamel and board a tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with a couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. The drive to Pokhara on one of the major highways is exhilarating with beautiful views of never leaving tributaries, lush green hills and roadside settlements.
Day 04: Pokhara - Nayapul – Tikhedhunga
The day starts early by taking a vehicle out of Pokhara. The drive takes around one and half hours to Nayapul and then the Annapurna Sanctuary trek officially starts on foot from here onwards. On the first day of the trek, we ascend somewhere around 500 + meters, all the way to Tikhedhunga. Most of the day’s walk is on the jeep track and is a very easy and good first-day walk
Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani
We start climbing on the significant man-made steps - around 3500 steps, all the way to Banthanti via Ulleri. It is very beautiful to see the landscape change on this day, the barren ridge turns into sparse trees, which further turns into dense subtropical forest. We would as well traverse through dense forests of Rhododendron and pine. This forested land is home to wild habitats like langoor monkeys, barking deer and different species of birds. Keep your eyes open for wild animals. Overnight in Ghorepani
Day 06: Ghorepani - Poonhill - Ghorepani - Tadapani
On this day we make approximately 550 m ascent and 710m descent at around 4-5 hours of trek. But before initiating the day’s trek we take a short hike to Poon Hill; a grassy knoll famous as a viewpoint. We leave our teahouse at Ghorepani by 5:00 a.m. in the morning to witness sunrise over the mountains of Annapurna massif. On this day we have breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and immediately leave for Tadapani. We walk on the trail that is almost entirely in the middle of Rhododendron and oak forest and walk sheer uphill all the way to Deurali. The view of the Annapurna gamut and the deepest gorge; Kaligandaki, from Deurali, as well is unparalleled. Further downhill from Deurali and except for some treacherous descent the walk is smooth and crosses some streams with swimming prospects along with some beautiful waterfalls.
Day 07: Tadapani - Sinuwa
In the beginning, we embarked on the same trails left the previous day and downhill for about an hour and a half. Once we reach a small cluster of villages by Kimrong Khola and cross the suspension bridge we begin an uphill walk. For another 2 and half hours or so we climb until we reach the village of Chhomrong, where we will halt for lunch. Along with lunch, you can also enjoy the beautiful views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and others. After lunch, we stroll downhill through the village for around half an hour. We walk one final uphill but gradually, all the way up to Sinuwa. The final section of the trek is entirely inhabited.
Day 08: Sinuwa - Himalaya
The day starts easy on the knees and on flat turf, surrounded by dense rainforest. This section of the trek is believed to be home to different species of wild animals, whereas some species like Langoor, monkeys and barking deer are frequently spotted. After around an hour of jungle walk, the trail goes downhill all the way to Bamboo. From Bamboo onwards, the trail climbs uphill and becomes strenuous. It’s an uphill walk all the way up to the Himalayas. We walk around 4 hours uphill from Bamboo and in total around 5-6 hours. Overnight in the Himalayas.
Day 09: Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m/12,139ft): 4 -5 hours
We start the day by hiking a pleasant ascend, making our way through streams and falls until a steep ascend to Hinku and a further small but steep hike to Deurali. Immediately after Deurali, the damp trees of lush green forest change into more dry and grassy land. The trail is more relaxed from here onwards but undergoes one of the most adventurous sections being it is prone to avalanches. The views of distant Machhapuchhre become more dominant and we get the first glimpse of majestic Annapurna. On this day we start to feel the effect of altitude. Overnight at Machhapuchhre base camp.
Day 10: MBC to ABC (4,130m/13,550ft): 3 – 4 hours
The trek to Annapurna base camp (ABC) from Machhapuchhre base Camp (MBC) takes over 2.5 hours. The walk is basically easier compared to days earlier and the incline is gradual. The views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna Dakshin, Annapurna I, Tent Peak, Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Barasinga, Machhapuchhre and a few others is very impressive. Overnight at ABC
Day 11: ABC to Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft): 5 – 6 hours
After having breakfast at regular time, we trek the same route to Annapurna base camp on the previous day. We first head to MBC followed by Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan and finally Bamboo. We descend for almost 7 hours until we reach Bamboo. Like every day, we take frequent breaks between the initial point and the final destination. After a long day on trails, we rest at a teahouse in Bamboo.
Day 12: Bamboo to Jhinu danda(1,780m/5,840ft): 5 – 6 Hours
Down through the rivers, crossing streams and bridges and steep uphill for almost 1 hour, we enjoy the majority of our trails through lush green forest. Most of this day's walk is on flat trails with gentle ups and downs except for one final steep climb for half an hour to Chomrong. We take a steep trail downwards from Chomrong to Jhinu Danda where there are natural hot springs. We have the possibility of enjoying the natural hot springs and rejuvenating for the rest of our journey.
Day 13: Jhinu - Ghandruk
From Jhinu we begin downhill and all the way to Kimrong Khola. From this little stream, the trek gets uphill, all the way to Ghandruk. The view from across the river and at the beginning of the ascend is very beautiful. We walk to a small patch of forest, and mostly through terrace fields and sparse communities. The walk from Kimrong Khola to Ghandruk takes around 3 hours. The village of Ghandruk as well as the view from there is very beautiful. Overnight in Ghandruk.
Day14: Ghandruk - Pokhara
From Ghandruk the trail is completely downhill and is very gradual. Once we reach Birethanti we exit the Annapurna Conservation area and walk to Nayapul to board our bus. An hour and a half of bus ride and we reach Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 15: Pokhara - Kathmandu
The bus ride takes around 7 hours to Kathmandu. The bus traverses through beautiful lush green hills and views of mountains (only in season). Once we reach Kathmandu we transfer you to your accommodation and hence officially come to the end of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek.
Day 16: Departure your destination
On this day, According to your flight schedule, the representative of Karma Eco Adventure will drop you at the airport to fly back home with great joy and experience.
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