Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

A warm greeting to you! Welcome to Nepal. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan
International Airport, our company representative will pick you up and drop you at
the hotel. Free feel to explore

Today, our local guide will drive you to prominent religious places of Kathmandu.
You will visit the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, and the Buddhist stupas of
Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, all of which are listed as the UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu are not included in the package,
but our guide will recommend you the best places in the city. Overnight at a
hotel in Kathmandu.

Morning we drive after breakfast in hotel. Relishing stunning view of the
mountains, we fly off to Pokhara. After landing in Pokhara, we drive on a highwaY
road till Nayapul. From Nayapul, we drive on a rough off-road till we reach Hille
by 4W driving. We take a short break, and then we begin our trek to Ulleri. We

trek along the countryside till we reach Tikhedhunga. We climb up stone paved
stairs till we reach Ulleri, the village of Magar. Overnight at a lodge in Ulleri.

We trek along the stoned staircases and pass beautiful rhododendron forest,
waterfalls, and horse and donkey grazing in the field to reach small Magar village
of Nangethanti. We then trek along the alluring panorama of Machhapuchhre
(6993m), Hiunchuli (6443m), and Annapurna South (7219m) till we reach
Ghorepani. Overnight at a lodge in Ghorepani.

Early in the morning, we hike up to Poon Hill through the rhododendron forest for
an astonishing view of the sunrise over the mountains like the Annapurna massif,
the Dhaulagiri range, Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), and
Machhapuchhre (6993m) among others. Then, we descend down to Ghorepani
and continue on an uphill trail to Deurali Pass (3090m). We walk through the
deep forest until reaching Banthanti. After lunch, we walk for about an hour to
reach Tadapani village which is bound by gorgeous forests. We will have a
magnificent view of mountains from Tadapani. Overnight at a lodge in Tadapani.

We climb down through the rhododendron forest until Chuile and then ascend on
many stone staircases until reaching and crossing Kimrong Khola through a
suspension bridge. The trail moves gently up and down until reaching
Chhomrong. After lunch, we will move downhill on a stone staircase and cross
Chomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, and then climb out of the side valley
through the forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak. We ascend alongside
Modi Khola to arrive in Sinuwa. Overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa.

We ascend through the forest of rhododendron, decorated with orchids and
ferns, on a stone-paved trail. We then go downhill on a steep and slippery stone
stairway into the deep bamboo and rhododendron forest until reaching Bamboo
village. Then, our trail leads us to cross tributary rivers on narrow bridges, and
crossing several waterfalls we reach Dovan. We ascend on a stony trail through
the forest, then up a steep gorge to Hinku Cave. We walk through large rocks
surrounding Hinku Cave to arrive in Deurali. Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.

The trail goes to the east side of the gorge to escape a hazardous avalanche
area as we ascend through the rare mix of bamboo and birch. We continue to
move uphill, pass a moraine, and go downhill to a stream. Then, short ascends
lead us to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). We keep ascending uphill on
the moraines of South Annapurna Glacier until we reach Annapurna Base Camp
(ABC). There is a marvelous view of the south face of Annapurna rising above
the sanctuary to the northwest. After lunch, we will move towards a player-flag
wrapped viewpoint to enjoy the breath-taking view of the mountains of

Annapurna region along with the surrounding glacier. Overnight at a lodge in
ABC.

Early in the morning, wake up for an unobstructed sunrise view over the
mountains. We will witness a mesmerizing view of the sun rays touching the
mountains that have filled up our skyline. We then retrace our trail as we trek
down on the moraines towards MBC. Retracing our trail to Deurali and then
trekking through the rhododendron and oak forest, we arrive in Dovan. Overnight
at a lodge in Dovan.

We move along the rhododendron and bamboo forest until reaching Bamboo.
Then, we ascend on the rocky trail through the bamboo and rhododendron forest
until reaching Sinuwa. After lunch, we walk on the rocky trail till we cross the
bridge over Chhomrong Khola. Then, we move up on a stone staircase until we
arrive in Chhomrong. We get to relish remarkable views of Annapurna South
(7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6993m) from our lodge in Chomrong. Overnight at
a lodge in Chhomrong.

Our trail goes downhill and gently up to Kimrong village. Then, we walk through
the rhododendron and oak forests until reaching Komrong Danda. After lunch, we
go downhill towards the largest Gurung settlement of Ghandruk village, which is
also known as Konda village in their local language. There is a very fascinating
traditional Gurung Museum and recently made Buddhist Monastery in the middle
of the village. Stunning view of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre

Walk down on the stone staircase for a while, with a view of Landruk village.
After 2 hours of downhill walk from Ghandruk village, we arrive in Syaulibazar.
Then, we drive back to Pokhara by private vehicle. Overnight at a hotel in
Pokhara.

Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Your trek comes to the end after breakfast in hotel. Our representatives will drop
you at Tribhuvan International Airport to fly back home.