Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

As you land at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, our representative will welcome you. You will see a person waiting with your name on the placard, then drive to Thamel overnight. During the 20 minutes drive, you can enjoy the beauty of Kathmandu Valley.

Once you reach the hotel, you can spend your time relaxing. After some rest, you can stroll around Thamel. In the evening, we shall have a group interaction to inform you about our journey and enjoy the welcome dinner together. Today is our first dinner together.

Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is a stunning city. Also, it is the cultural and historical heart of the country. Kathmandu is famous as a city of temples. You can visit the UNESCO-listed world heritage sites that are beautiful to visit. The city is an amalgamation of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Western cultures.

After breakfast, we start our sightseeing from Pashupatinath Temple. This is an important Hindu shrine where people seek blessings from Lord Shiva. The area of Pashupatinath Temple is enormous and has other different monuments. Then, we will drive to Boudhanath. Boudhanath is the largest and the most beautiful Stupa in Nepal. Here, you can learn about Buddhist culture.

After that, we shall drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Hanuman Dhoka area has one of the three Durbar Squares in the valley. The area has different cultural monuments, such as the temples and the home of Kumari, the living goddess.

Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning, drive to Pokhara on a luxurious bus, a prodigious city full of lakes and mesmerizing beauties. The journey with the Trishuli River and the lush green hills accompanying us will be mesmerizing. The 6-7 hours drive will bestow beautiful nature and good food. Traveling on the tourist bus shall be comfortable and luxurious.

As we get to Pokhara, we get our luggage and move to the hotel. The town is overlooked by the Machapuchare, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri ranges that greet us with a smile. After some time unwinding and relaxing, you might want to explore the city. Boating in Phewa can be fun if the weather is calm and it’s not so late. You can wander around the hotel or Lakeside and live the nightlife of Nepal. This is also an excellent way to spend time with guides and porters before heading for the trek. A peaceful view of Phewa Lake will make your evening calm.

Overnight in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast

After a delicious breakfast in Pokhara, it’s time to head north. We begin a drive to Nayapul in a private vehicle. The drive is scenic, with views of high hills, rivers, and occasional mountain vistas.

Nayapul is the trek starting point for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. From here, we descend to Birethati and trek to Hile. The hike is fun and adventurous. If you are traveling in spring, the colorful Rhododendrons and orchids will welcome you to the region. We can see different local settlements during the journey. Hile has a few beautifully decorated lodges. We are going to stop in one of them for the night.

Overnight in Hile
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After the delicious breakfast, we shall depart from Hile to reach the Ghorepani. The 6 hours hike to the Ghorepani is an exciting walk through the alpine forest of Oak, Pine, and Rhododendrons. Lucky people might spot wild animals wandering in the woods. The occasional glimpse of the Annapurna will not fail to mesmerize us. Crossing a suspension bridge of the Bhurungdi River, we continue our walk.

The village of Ghorepani is perfectly placed at an elevation of 2860m. The relatively peaceful stone-paved path will guide us to the town. The cultivated fields and the locals can be seen around. We can either stop in the Lower Ghorepani or walk up to the Upper Ghorepani. The following day’s walk to Poon Hill will get easier if we stay in Upper Ghorepani.

Overnight at Ghorepani
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Get ready for another prodigious day of the walk. We should wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill. It is a renowned destination for the stunning sunrise view with the Panoramic Himalayas in the background. The rays of the sun that are perfectly falling over the panoramic vistas of the mountain will keep you amused.

You will meet hundreds of other tourists struggling to capture the perfect view. A glimpse of Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna, Lamjung Himalayan ranges, etc., will greet you at Poon Hill. After some moments in Poon Hill, we journey down to Ghorepani.

Back to Ghorepani, first, enjoy the warm breakfast. After some rest, we get our bags ready and begin the ascent. Initially, we shall climb to the top of another hill for over an hour. The view from this hilltop is even more beautiful. Now, we walk down along the sub-tropical Rhododendron forest towards Tadapani. We cross some small settlements on the path before getting to Tadapani, a beautiful village with colorful lodges.

Overnight in Tadapani
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From Tadapani, the path first descends for about an hour. The continuous descent of an hour through the beautiful terraced fields brings us to Kimrong Khola. We cross the river with a suspension bridge and continue our journey.

After the descending portion, we ascend uphill towards Sinuwa. On the trail, we hike through the beautiful village of Chuile. The different walk takes us to Sinuwa. Today’s hike is going to be equally adventurous and fun. Sinuwa is one of the most famous villages full of a calm, cheerful, and friendly Gurung community.

Above the village of Sinuwa, we can witness the mountain peaks such as Mt. Annapurna south, Virgin Peak, and Himchuli. The peaks feel to be close and accurate!

Overnight in Sinuwa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We commence walking after a hot breakfast. From Sinuwa, the Annapurna Sanctuary trek trail gets even more interesting and exciting. The path now passes through the dense forest of Oak and Rhododendrons towards the forest of Bamboo. You will see the large fern species that are unique to Nepal only. Today, the long and steep stone staircase makes the entire journey. And obviously, the occasional glimpse of mountain vistas will keep you amused.

At this point, one feels that the mountain is appearing closer. The last section of the walk comprises a 2-hour continuous ascent leading to Dovan. This will be the adventurous part of the journey made yet. After some rest, we further walk to the Himalayas- this will be a short walk.

Today, you are suggested to get your bed early. We prepare our bodies for the ultimate climb the next day- Annapurna Base Camp waits for us.

Overnight in Himalayan Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Get ready for the most important day of your trek. We wake up in the morning and head towards the Machhapuchhre Base Camp and then to Annapurna Base Camp. We proceed to a place called Hinko Caveat 3100m. After some rest, we shall walk to Deurali.

First, our destination shall take us to Machhapuchhre Base Camp at 3700 meters. Machhapuchhre Himal, also called Fishtail, is about 6,993 m tall. This is a less popular base camp as the view is often blocked from this mountainside. While many trekkers choose to spend the night here, as per our Itinerary, we can walk to the Annapurna Base camp. You might want to capture some pictures before we walk further.

With full enthusiasm, we continue this walk to the Base Camp at Annapurna at 4130m. The mesmerizing views of the snow-capped mountains from the Annapurna base are more than stunning. You can witness ranges including Annapurna South, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli Peak, Fishtail, and Barah Shikhar. We can capture the beauty of the Himalayas and spend some time savoring the taste of nature. This will be the most beautiful night as we sleep in the lap of massif Annapurna.

Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Now, we are all set to move back toward the Pokhara. But we will do that leisurely. You would love to spend the morning exploring more of this place. The calm morning wind and a warm cup of tea make the stay at Annapurna more fun.

After spending a beautiful night at the Base Camp, we take our journey backward. Retracing the same route, we first move to MBC. Now, waving another goodbye to Machhapuchhre, we trek down to Dovan. Although Dovan is an excellent place to stay after seven hours of trek, we will not stop here. Another short walk from Dovan brings us to bamboo. Here, the views of the mountain will continuously accompany us on the trek.

In the last section, you must be extra careful walking on the rugged units. Descending to the lower altitude might sound easy, but you can easily hurt your knee. Walking slowly and carefully brings you to the beautiful settlement of Bamboo, safe and sound.

Overnight in Bamboo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After all these trek days, our body deserves an abate day. Today’s walk is rather calming and fun from the very beginning. We follow the path to Chhomrong. In Pine, Oak, and Rhododendron thick forests, we might encounter some wild animals and identify exotic birds.

After some rest here, we continue towards Jhinu Danda. Freshen yourself before walking to the hot spring- only a 20-minute walk. Some relaxing bath in a natural hot spring soothes your body’s soreness and aches. Locals believe that one bath in this hot spring heals all of your illnesses- internal or external. Take your time to relax and feel relief. After the bath, we are all energized to enjoy dinner.

Overnight in Jhinu Danda
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After a relaxing day, it’s high time to return to Pokhara. This is the last day of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek.

In the morning, we walk along the river of Modi Khola on the right back. The river will accompany us throughout the trek. We first walk through the multiple small villages where we shall stop for lunch. You can also talk with local people and learn about their lifestyles. First, we step beyond the bamboo forests that take us to Birethanti. Today’s trail is relatively flat and enjoyable for your journey.

Nayapul is only a 3-4 hour of walk from Jhinudada. As we reach Nayapul, the Jeep to Pokhara will be waiting for us. On a seldom bumpy highway, we will drive slowly and smoothly. The view of hills and streams will still accompany us. When we reach Pokhara, we spend some time exploring the area. For the evening, we enjoy a delicious meal at Lake Side.

Overnight at Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, the beautiful view of Annapurna and Fishtail is seen perfectly over Phewa Lake. You can wake up early to enjoy this view. After breakfast, we shall begin our drive to Kathmandu. The 6 to 7 hours of the journey will be fun and thrilling. The river of Trishuli is visible from the window. This river is very popular for white water rafting in Nepal. In the peak season, many raft boats enjoy the river’s rapids.

In the evening, we will have some time to enjoy ourselves. You can spend your time shopping in the market in Thamel. Thamel bestows classic souvenirs, such as handicrafts, that you can carry as a gift to your loved one. In the evening, we shall enjoy the farewell dinner- our last one. We toast the accomplishments we achieved together and shared our trip experience. Any suggestions for us are welcome. After that, you can enjoy the nightlife of Thamel or have a sound sleep.

Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast

Today, your journey to this beautiful country in the Himalayas ends. Please provide us with your flight schedule so we can drive you to the airport accordingly. We shall drive you to the airport three hours before the flight to complete your customs formalities. Waving a last goodbye to Nepal, you proceed to the next generation.

We wish you a safe journey back.
Meals: Breakfast