Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
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- 9-day trek to the vast amphitheatre of the Annapurna Sanctuary
- View soaring Himalayan peaks including the famous 'fishtail' - Machapuchare
- All meals on trek included in tour price
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The trip starts today in Kathmandu, the busy, colourful and chaotic capital city of Nepal. Your Leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception for a welcome meeting at 5 pm. For those that wish, there is the chance to go out together as a group for dinner a...
After breakfast there will be a trek briefing by your tour leader to let you know the programme for the next few days, to make sure everyone is properly equipped for the trek and to give you an idea of what to expect on a day to day basis. We have then arranged a walk...
Leaving the capital today we drive to Pokhara. The drive will take us much of the day but there is plenty to see as the landscape changes and the Annapurna range comes in to view.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today we leave Pokhara and drive via Nayapul to Kiwl village where we begin our trek. Today's walk follows a stone pathway, and for the most time we are climbing roughly hewn steps - it can be tough on the knees so bring walking poles. Our base for tonight is the sm...
Today we start with an ascent before dropping down to cross the Kimrong Khola by bridge, before making a short ascent to Taulung. We then begin the long steep ascent to join the main trail to Chhomrong. The high point above the main valley is a favourite place for so...
Descending to cross the Chhomrong Khola River by suspension bridge, we enjoy some excellent views of Machhapuchhre today (now exhibiting its distinctive 'fishtail' profile) and Annapurna South. We continue to climb steeply, negotiating a trail that leads us through oa...
This morning the track continues up past the so-called 'weeping wall' and the shrine of the 'God of the Jungle', to the Himalaya Hotel (2840 metre/9300 feet ). Passing several spectacular waterfalls which cascade down the opposite side of the Modi Khola, we climb thro...
Today we climb further to pass between Machhapuchhre and Huinchuli - the 'Gates' into the Sanctuary. Climbing over rocky moraine we arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720 metre/12200 feet). Overshadowed by Annapurna South and the beautiful shape of Machhapuchhre (mac...
We spend the day enjoying the views within the very heart of the sanctuary. Having made a 'crack of dawn' start to get the best of the day, we follow part of the route taken by British mountaineer Chris Bonnington on the 1970 Annapurna south face expedition. Following...
We begin our descent today as we head for Bamboo (2340 metre/7700 feet), passing through the bamboo forest and crossing a number of rocky avalanche chutes. Approximately 6 hours walking. Today's 12 kilometre/7.5 miles walk is expected to take around 6 hours with a total ascent of 140 metres/500 feet and a descent of 1550 metres/5000feet.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Descending through rhododendron forest full of noisy birds - mostly black-capped Sibia, we then cross the Chhomrong Khola and climb up to Chhomrong village (2060 metre/6800 feet) where we take a rest break. We then climb for a short while before descending to Jhinnu D...
Our final day in the mountains sees us making a short trek to Samrung from where we'll take local jeeps to Nayapul, a journey of around 2 hours. A bus will meet us here for the two-and-a-half hour journey back to Pokhara where a hot shower and perhaps a well-earned co...
Pokhara is smaller and more relaxed than Kathmandu and is beautifully situated on the banks of Phewa Tal (lake). Only foothills separate the town from the high mountains and there are superb views of the snowcapped Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre - the famous...
Today we drive back to Kathmandu. Due to ongoing roadworks this journey is taking longer than usual, possibly up to eight hours, however along the way we are rewarded with views of the Himalaya.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kathmandu. There are no activities planned for today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Keith
Apr 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary
The trip was excellent - our group had a wide age range my daughter being the youngest at 17, but we all gelled and had an absolutely fantastic time. Made even bette...
Linda
Apr 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary
The trek was an amazing experience, which more than met my expectations. Despite being the oldest in the group, I never felt that it was beyond me, due to the care a...
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Oct 2023
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Good support over the phone before leaving. Everything well organised throughout the whole trip, all credit to our guide Santosh for making sure all went smoothly. H...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Annapurna Sanctuary
Well thought out trip - and excellently led. The Annapurna Sanctuary was memorable and visually stunning. Though we were blessed with very fine weather. I would no...
Joe
Oct 2023
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The morning view at Annapurna base camp was gorgeous
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