Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking
This is a spectacular trek to the South Face of Annapurna I. Offers breathtaking views of the Fishtail Peak Machhapuchhare. Watch a magnificent sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill.
Located within the Annapurna Conservation Area, the Annapurna Sanctuary trek offers both incredible mountain views and a chance to travel through scenic lowland villages. The bulk of the sanctuary is a gigantic glacier surrounded by 10 towering peaks each reaching above the height of 20,000ft forming an amphitheatre like structure. This trek offers the opportunity to experience the majesty of the Himalayas while staying at altitudes below 14,000ft. There will be several days spent in the Sanctuary, including trips to the Annapurna and Machhapuchhare Base Camps.
From Kathmandu you will board a bus to Pokhara for an overnight stay. The actual trek will start from a place called Phedi ("the bottom of Hillfs). From Phedi you will follow a ridge of Dhampus to reach the quaint mountain village.
From here you can get the first glimpse of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna (26,538ft). On the section of the trek below Chomrong you will walk through over hills, through villages of the area, and small lush forests on the way to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (12,201 ft/22,937ft). Spend 2 nights in Machhapuchhare Base Camp (12,201 ft). The 22,937ft high "Fish Tail Peak" of Machhapuchhare is considered one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth. From here it is on to the Annapurna Base Camp (13,431), site of Chris Boningtonfs successful 1970 summit attempt. You can visit ancient Gurung and Magar villages on the Ghorepani Ridge, looking down towards the cascading Kaligandaki River and the deep gorge, one of the deepest in the world, it has carved out. After the magnificent splendour of the sunrise from Poon Hill you will proceed to Tikendhunga walking down through colourful Rhododendron forests, villages and terraced hills. The trek ends with a short drive to Pokhara.
Trekking Snapshot
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 17 days
Total Trekking Duration: 15 days
Group Size: Min 2 & Max 9
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 Guided tour of the city sights and scenes of Kathmandu.
Day 3 Drive to Pokhara for 7 hours by tourists' bus. Night at Pokhara
Day 4 A short drive for an half an hour to Phedi followed by a short walk to Potana.
Day 5 Potana to Landruk
Day 6 Landruk to Ghandruk
Day 7 Ghandruk to Chomrong
Day 8 Chomrong to Dobang
Day 9 Dobang to Deurali
Day 10 Deurali to M.B.C
Day 11 M.B.C to A.B.C
Day 12 A.B.C to Himalayan Hotel
Day 13 Himalayan Hotel to Chomrong
Day 14 Chomrong to Tadapani
Day 15 Tadapani to Ghorepani 2853m. 9360ft.
Day 16 Morning walk to Poon Hill/Tirichedunga
Day 17 Tirkhedhunga to Naya Pul/Pokhara
Cost Includes
- Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels and breakfast basis (4 night hotel in kathmandua.
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu,Bhaktapur,Patan city.
- Full board meals while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on trek.
- All Domestic flights and airport tax (lukla - Kathmandu)
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag if required (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Trekking map.
- Trekking guides / Trek Sherpa and porters.
- Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
- Insurance of all staff including porters.
- Equipement: Trekking tent, Dining tent, Kitchen tent, Toilet tent, Table Chairs and Mattresses during the trekking.
- Everest National park Fee and TIMS permit
- Surprise gifts.
- Well come dinner at Typical Nepali Resturent with Culture Program and Fare well dinner
Cost not Includes
- Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance Travel for Nepal
- International Airfare and Airport Taxn
- All kind Drinks and meals in cities.
- Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, International telephone, beverage drinks etc while and trek.
- Personal equipment for Trekking
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
Note: The above itineraries are subject to change due to condition beyond our control. This is a Guide line showing tentative camp night stops. Physical, technical and natural condition may change this above itineraries.
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