Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in.

The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) for 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 6:30AM to pick you up then leaving around 7:30AM to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel with breakfast included tea and coffee.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1010 meters) and trek to Hile(1400 meters) for 3 hours. We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015 meters), a large village that has many shops and teahouses.

From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhudhigandaki Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 05: Hile to Ghorepani (2840 meters) Hile to Ghorepani (2855m.): A steep ascends up to Ulleri and gradually ascending up to Ghorepani takes about 7 hours. You will walk whole day through dense forest of Rhododendron , oak trees and bamboo grooves watching beautiful rhododendron and orchid flowers. You will certainly enjoy the chipping birds and butterflies. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 06: Ghorepani to Tadapani: 2610 ( meters) Wake up early in the morning 0500 hrs for the excursion to Poon Hill (3200 m), you can hear the sounds of trekkers preparing for the pre-dawn assault on Poon Hill. Take great care on the path up the hill, as it can be slippery in places. It takes about an hour to climb the top. As the sun rises, the views are literally breathtaking, a wide Himalayan panorama stretching from Dhaulagiri 8167m (the world's seventh highest peak) to Manaslu 8156m (the world's eighth highest peak) in the east, with the mighty Annapurna range in between them. Then come back to Ghorepani, have breakfast & start the walk towards Tadapani. The walk to Tadapani passes through the forest of Rhododendron and several ups & downs & reaches in Tadapani. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 07: Tadapani - Chhomrung (2040m) The trail drops down from Tadapani, through dense rhododendron forest. From Ghandrung there are good views of the upper Modi valley. The route starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and continues up to the village of Chhomrung (2040m.) Towering above the village is the mighty peak of Annapurna South , with the Fishtail facing it across the valley. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 08: Chhomrong to Dovan, Himalaya hotel [2850m]: The trail descends via a stone staircase, eventually crossing the Chhomrung Khola. Participants climb high above the Modi Khola, traveling its west bank, and pass through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. This portion of the day’s trek is followed by yet another ascent to Kuldi before finally descending a long, steep, stone staircase to Dovan. We stay overnight at Dovan at lodge. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 09: Dovan to Machhapuchhare base camp [3700m] Your next destination is to reach Machhapuchhare base camp.

You ascend and descend as your route opens up new trails. On climbing steeply for a while, you approach Hinku Cave . This course follows zigzag paths of stones. After walking for 3 to 4 hours, you enter the Annapurna circuit Sanctuary, a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, and the fish tail spire of Machhapuchhare. Finally, you will find yourself at Machhapuchhare Base Camp, a grassy moraine platform. You can take rest at one of the lodges, and treat yourself with hygienic food. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 10 Machhapuchere Base Camp Annapurna South. The trail remains on the west bank of the Modi, now flowing through a more open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. The route begins on a broad grassy path, before climbing over lateral moraine and down to the beautiful ablation valley. We soon reach the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) We either camp here or continue North West , staying above the glacial moraine. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 11 Annapurna South Base Camp to Dovan/ Bambu Descend and follow the same route to a pleasant camp spot at Dovan, which lies on the boundary of the Sanctuary. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 12 Dovan/ Bambu to Chhomrong, Descend a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. The trek continues through beautiful rhododendron forests and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, closing the day with a steep climb to Chhomrung. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 13: Chhomrung to Ghandrung / Syauli Bazzar From Chhomrung, the trek heads back to Taglung – descending gently through forests to Kummu. Once again, the journey passes Ghandrung – offering, yet another, picturesque, panoramic view of Annapurna South before ending the day’s voyage with an overnight stay in Ghandrung. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 14: Ghandrung / Syauli Bazzar to Pokhara Trek downhill through villages and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar, then onto Nayapul before being transported back to Pokhara for an overnight stay. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast,

Day 15: Pokhara city tours. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are Fewa Lake , Devis water fall, Museum, and Gupteshower cave. You will have relaxing afternoon. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast,

Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu: (1345 meters) Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu . If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast,

Day 17: Depart Kathmandu: Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight back to home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, mountain biking etc).