Name: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek | Short Safe Trek - Pristine Nepal
Brand: Pristine Nepal Treks
SKU: WTE-718
Price: 799 USD
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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a short popular trek that will take you into the heart of the Annapurna. Surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world, including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, & Hiunchuli. It typically takes around 12 to 14 days to complete and requires a moderate level of fitness.

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Time

Spring & Autumn ?

Max Altitude

4,130m

Transportation

Private Vehicle | Tourist Bus | Public Vehicle

Meals

Included ?

Accommodation

Hotel/Tea House/Lodges ?

Starting Point

Thamel, Kathmandu

Duration

14 Days ?

Minimum Pax

2 Pax ?

Outline Itinerary of Annapurna Sanctuary Trek:

Here is the 14 Days Annapurna Sanctuary Trek from Pristine Nepal Treks. Customization is available in this trek and you can shorten this trek too if you want.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathamndu & Transfer to Hotel via private vehicle
Day 02: Sightseeing in popular places of Kathamndu including UNESCO Heritage Sites
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara via Tourist Bus
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Ghandruk
Day 05: Trek to Chomrong Village
Day 06: Trek to Dova via Bamboo | 2,310m
Day 07: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp via Deurali | 3,200m
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 09: Trek back to Bamboo
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda (Hot-Spring)
Day 11: Trek to Potana via Landruk
Day 12: Walk to Kande via Australian Camp & Drive to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive back to Kathamndu by Tourist Bus, Transfer to your Hotel
Day 14: Departure from kathamndu

Cost Details

Itinerary

Packing list

Cost Details

Itinerary

Packing list

Cost Inclusion

Private vehicle for airport arrival and departure
Private vehicle for sightseeing in Kathmandu
Two-night accommodation in Kathmandu on the basis of twin sharing including breakfast
Two-night accommodation in Pokhara
Lodge accommodation during the trek
Tourist bus ticket (Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu)
3 meals a day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
Fresh fruits in dinner
ANNAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA PROJECT (ACAP) permit
TREKKERS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TIMS) cards for trekking
Authentic licensed, English speaking experienced trekking guide
One porter for two trekkers (Weight restriction is applied)
Guide and Porter's salary, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance
Government and local taxes
Taxi to/from the bus park
Farewell dinner at one of the reputed restaurant

Cost Exclusion

Nepal arrival visa fee
Monument fee in Kathmandu sightseeing
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, battery charge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, hot shower on the lodge, heater, phone calls, etc
Soft and hard drink
Tips for guide and porter
Any additional night stay in hotels in case an early return from the trek or an extended stay in Nepal
Additional tours in Kathmandu
All your personal things and necessaries which is not mentioned in cost included

Day 1 :

RECEIVED BY PRISTINE NEPAL GUIDE OR STAFF & TRANSFER TO HOTEL

After your arrival in Kathmandu, our team Pristine Nepal staff or guide will come to pick you up in the airport. A private vehicle will be provided for you and you will be assisted in the hotel of Thamel where you will stay overnight.

Day 2 :

SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU | UNESCO HERITAGE SITES

After your breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up and introduce you to the unique flair of Kathmandu, a blend of modernization and old lively cultures. You can witness how the fast-growing city revolves around and engulfs medieval period villages and experience the charming mixture of modern life with customs and lifestyle of the locals as it was for hundreds of years. Kathmandu is a city with outstandingly rich ancient history and you will tour some famous Durbar Square, as well as numerous impressive Buddhist and Hindu temples, including the great Swayambhunath Stupa (also known as ”Monkey Temple”) overlooking the busy streets of Kathmandu. After an interesting tour, you will have free time in the afternoon to stroll around the small charming backstreets of Kathmandu and prepare for the Annapurna Base Camp & Sanctuary trek.

Day 3 :

DRIVE ON TOURIST BUSDRIVE ON TOURIST BUS TO POKHARA

The Annapurna Base Camp & Sanctuary trek starts with an interesting and exciting overland drive on currently the only highway in Nepal. On the way to scenic Pokhara, our journey leads past farm villages and towns, overseen by our beautiful mountains. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will be transferred to your hotel near the pristine and beautiful Phewa Lake. (option: There is a very scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu with the super panorama of mountains and landscapes. It takes about 30 minutes. The prices vary. Please let us know, if you are interested.)

Day 4 :

DRIVE TO NAYAPUL (TREK POINT) & TREK TO GHANDRUK

We start the morning with a short drive of about two hours to Nayapul. Here, we begin our trek and pass the lovely Bhirethati village located at the Modi River. We continue through farm villages, coming across trekkers, mules and donkey trains along our way to the Syali Bazaar area. From here we go uphill on stone steps to Kimche village and gradually climb to Ghandruk. Here we stop for the night in a nice lodge. From Ghandruk village you can see Annapurna South, Huinchuli and the towering Mt. Machhapuchare (also called “ Fish Tail”). Ghandruk is a large village of the Gurung people, which became internationally famous as Gorkha soldiers in the UK and the Indian armies, and as gallant soldiers. Usually, these people are farmers and shepherds following Tibetan Buddhism as they originated from Tibet.

Day 5 :

TREK TO CHOMRONG VILLAGE

This day begins with a lovely morning walk with great views. Our path walk leads above Ghandruk village and then steeply up to Kimrong danda (the ridge) for about one hour. Here, we have a short break before we continue downhill into pristine forests and reach the lovely Kimrong valley. After lunch, we start to climb uphill through terraced farm areas for about one hour before we reach a level stone paved path which leads to the top of Chomrong. A short descent brings us to the main Chomrong village for our overnight stop. Chomrong is a large and the last permanent Gurung village before Annapurna base camp. After Chomrong there are only temporary settlements which evolved around the teahouses, lodges, and guest houses all the way to Annapurna base camp.

Day 6 :

TREK TO DOVA VIA BAMBOO (2,310 M)

We start the day walking downhill to a river, then cross a short bridge and head up to reach Sinuwa at 2,360 m altitude, a lonely spot with a few shops and nice lodges. From here, our path leads into a cooler forested area with oak, rhododendron and pines trees. A short steep descent brings us to Bamboo, a small settlement of 5-6 lodges surrounded by bamboo trees located on the Modi River gorge. After Bamboo, we climb up for a bit more than an hour to reach Dovan for our overnight stop.

Day 7 :

TREK TO MACHHAPUCHARE BASE CAMP VIA DEURALI (3,200 M)

After a nice overnight stop at Dovan with the sound of raging Modi River, morning walk leads higher through thickly forested area reaching Himalaya Hotel located beneath Huichuli peak and large over after a nice overnight stop at Dovan with the sound of raging Modi River, we start the day going uphill through thick forests and reach Himalaya Hotel which is located beneath the Huichuli peak and the large overhanging Hinko Cave. We then descend to Modi River crossing an ablation caused years ago by avalanches of rocky moraine material. A short climb brings us to Deurali as we leave the gorge area arrive in wider , more open terrain. After a lunch stop in Deurali, we head uphill leaving the tree lines behind. We continue following the raging glacial Modi River all the way to the Machhapuchare base camp located beneath to the wearing North Face of the Fish Tail Mountain at 3,700 m altitude. Here we stop for the night. ranging from Hinko Cave. From downhill by the Modi River crossing ablation of old avalanches of the rocky moraine, then a short climb brings at Deurali after leaving the gorge area to more wide open area. From Deurali after lunch stop heading higher leaving the tree lines behind following the raging glacial Modi River all the way to Machhapuchare base camp at 3,700 m high for an overnight stop, located beneath towering north Face of the Fish Tail Mountain.

Day 8 :

TREK TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP

Today we enter the famous and picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary where the Annapurna base camp is located. We start from Machhapuchare base camp, the entry point of the Sanctuary, and hike to higher ground for few hours before we then enter the sanctuary, an amphitheater of peaks that surrounding this amazing place. A few hours of pleasant walking bring you to the highest spot of this adventure, Annapurna base camp at 4,130 meters altitude. In the afternoon, you relax and enjoy the views of Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) at 6,790 m.

Day 9 :

TREK BACK TO BAMBOO

After a memorable and enjoyable moment at the base camp within the Annapurna Sanctuary, we go back down to Bamboo and spend another night there.

Day 10 :

TREK TO JHINU DANDA (HOT-SPRING)

After our second visit to Bamboo, we leave Modi River and the gorge behind and climb up to Khuldi-Ghar into a forested area. A short gradually climbing path brings us to Sinuwa danda. From here we descend to Chomrong River, and then climb up again on stone steps to our lunch stop at Chomrong. After Chomrong we continue to climb for a little while to reach the top ridge. A short downhill walk brings us to the scenic and lovely Jhinu village for our overnight stop. Jhinu is located on a ridge top offering phenomenal views of rolling green hills. A short descent of 25 minutes brings you to a lovely hot-spring back at the Modi River.

Day 11 :

TREK TO POTANA VIA LANDRUK

After a nice break at Jhinu village morning walk downhill on stone steps reaching at another Nayapul (New Bridge), from here on crossing a long suspension bridge, a short climb to reach another large village at Landruk. After a short rest with commanding views walk is easier on winding trails with few short and up and down to reach Tolka village with grand views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli. From here on gradual trail with few short ups and downs, passing village Bheda Kharka, and then an hour or less climb into the cool forest to reach at Pitam Deurali at 2,100 meters high, offering grand views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Mt. Machhapuchare and of Ghandruk village. From Deurali downhill through the forest to Pothana village for last overnight stop on the high hills of Annapurna.

Day 12 :

WALK TO KANDE VIA AUSTRALIAN CAMP AND DRIVE TO POKHARA

In the morning, you can catch fantastic views of snowcapped peaks as we start our last day walk into the cool forest. We walk up to Thulo Kharka (also known as Australian Camp), a scenic and pristine spot located on a large meadow with parallel views of both, the Annapurna and the Manaslu range of mountains. Our final walk of this adventure leads us down to the road on which we head to Kande village. We are picked up by our Jeep and drive back to picturesque Pokhara, located at the serene Phewa lake, where we can say farewell to the impressive peaks which accompanied us for the last two weeks on the exciting Annapurna Base Camp & Sanctuary trek.

Day 13 :

DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU BY TOURIST BUS, TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL

We depart early from lovely Pokhara for interesting and exciting overland journey to Kathmandu which takes about six hours. You are brought back to your hotel and the afternoon is free for your individual activities as you may want to go shopping for souvenirs or enjoy the urban vibe of Kathmandu after 2 weeks in the calm and remote mountains. (option: There is a very scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu with a super panorama of mountains and landscapes. It takes about 30 minutes. The prices vary. Please let us know, if you are interested.)

Day 14 :

DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

At your last day in our beautiful country Nepal, our staff will transfer you to the airport at any time that is convenient for you. We, the people from Pristine Nepal Trekking, will have made sure that you had an enjoyable and memorable time at the Annapurna Base Camp & Sanctuary trek by providing quality service, experienced guidance and by doing our best every day.

Gears & Equipments

Planning and Preparation are very important to have a safe and sustainable experience while trekking. Focusing only on fitness is not what you should be doing to prepare for the trek, instead, there are so many key factors that you should consider before leaving for the trek.

Things like gear & equipment, mental preparation, budgeting, planning itinerary, acclimatization, safety & other important factors are necessary to avoid trekking errors. Here are some important factors to plan & prepare for a safe & sustainable trek in Nepal:

Gears & Equipment: Packing list for EBC

Packing the right gear & equipment can save you from any unnecessary expenses. To make it easy for you, here is the checklist of the packing list for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.

Clothing gear for the trek

Down jackets
Trekking boots
Long sleeve t-shirts
Gortex-waterproof
windproof jackets
Hiking socks
Beanie
UV rays protected sunglasses
Nylon windproof pants Nylon
windproof pants
Water bottles
Gloves
Neck gaiter

Essential gears for the trek

Duffle bag (It is provided by us without extra charges if you trek with us)
Minimum 40L daypack for carrying essential items during the trek
Water bottles or Camelbak (Hydration bladder)
Sleeping bags
Trekking poles
Quick dry trekking towels

Toiletries Items

Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo Diaper
Rash cream
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Lip balm
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Hairbrush

Foods and Snacks

Snacks (which include chocolate bars and Protein & carb-containing foods)
Thermos (For storing hot water for a longer time)
Re-hydration powder (To stay hydrated)

Important Documents

Passport (It is needed for entry gate registration)
Visa
Travel Insurance

Additional Supplies

Portable solar charger/power bank
Playing cards or any other games
DSLR cameras
Book

What can you rent in Thamel, Kathmandu for your trek?

In Thamel, Kathmandu, we can recommend several rental shops where you can rent a Down Jacket, sleeping bag, and Trekking Pole, and buy the remaining gear too. We also offer quality sleeping bag rental service.

I am Vegan, what extra things should I pack for the trek?

If you are a vegan, it is strongly recommended to bring additional protein bars or snacks for the trek. The cost of snacks in the trekking trail will be expensive, so prepare accordingly.

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