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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a beautiful trek to a plateau surrounded by tall and irresistible Annapurna Massifs in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. The plateau is an oval-shaped high glacial basin located at 4,000m known by Annapurna Sanctuary. On this expedition, you will explore the heavenly Annapurna Region with a lovely team of Sabbatical Explore Nepal. Let’s see what the other highlights of the trek are.
The trek you are interested in, the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, is also famous as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Because it touches the base camp of Mt Annapurna, the 10th tallest peak in the world, it is one of the most cherished treks in Nepal by both internals and outsiders. And this exciting trek is doable if you are free for 17 days in Nepal.
Our journey to Annapurna Sanctuary or Annapurna Base Camp(4,100m) will start from Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, we will fly to Pokhara, a picturesque town in Nepal, to join the starting point of the trek. Then, we will trek through various scenic and traditional hamlets of the Annapurna Region to Poonhill, the best place you could be to enjoy the mountains and sunrise in Nepal. And from there, you will walk towards the mountains.
En route to Annapurna’s foothills, we will undergo enriched vegetation, eye-striking topography, breathtaking mountains, welcoming people, unique culture, and many more. Once we reach the Annapurna Sanctuary, we will watch the iconic mountains like Machhapuchre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri like never before. We have listed all the trek highlights below; read that for full highlights.
At last, Annapurna Base Camp Trek’s synonymical trek Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is comparatively easy in the face of other treks in Nepal. People with no prior trekking experience can be part of it. If you can walk for around 4-5 hours on average throughout the hike, this outing is truly yours. You can check its detailed itinerary for more details penned down below.
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Trek Arrangement and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara and Free time in Pokhara
Day 4: Drive to Birethanti and Trek to Tikhedhunga(1,525m) |4-5hrs
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani(2,855m)|5-6hrs
Day 6: Ghorepani to Tadapani(2,680 m.)
Day 7: Tadapani to Chhomrong (1,951 m.)
Day 8: Chhomrong to Doban (2,430m.)
Day 9: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp| 6-7hrs
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp |3hrs
Day 11: Trek back to Bamboo| 4-5hrs
Day 12: Trek to Jhinnu Hot Springs| 5hrs
Day 13: Trek to Dhampus| 5-6hrs
Day 14: Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara | 2hrs
Day 15: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure
Your journey with us will start on your arrival in Kathmandu. Our representatives from Sabbatical Explore Nepal will be at the airport for your welcome and hotel transfer. You will rest at the hotel until evening. Then you will be invited for a welcome dinner for interaction and trek’s orientation. We will get to know each other. Overnight in Kathmandu.
On the second day, the team will arrange everything for our trek ahead. Whereas, we will do sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. The ancient city of Nepal is full of temples, gompas, and historical sites. We will make visits to the must-visit sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath Stupa(Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The visits will highlight the rich and historical architecture of Nepal. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Soon after breakfast, we will leave our hotel in Kathmandu for a flight to Pokhara. The flight will last for only 35 minutes and we will enjoy Nepal from the skies. Upon our arrival and transfer to a hotel in Pokhara, we will rest for a while. Then we will begin to explore the picturesque city. Phewa Lake by the city and Mt Machhapuchhre in the backdrop will surely bless our eyes. Moreover, we will have hangouts around the lakeside and go to major places in the city. Overnight in Pokhara.
Now we will leave Pokhara for Birethanti on a 2-hour motor drive. The trek will start from Birethanti as we enter a green vicinity. We will walk through terraced fields of Maize and millet to move ahead. Trekking ahead, we will have a stop in Sudami village for a while. Then we will do a short climb to reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.
We will wake up in Tikhedhunga to a lovely view. Then we will have breakfast and leave the place behind. The trek will continue on a steep stone staircase of around 3,767 steps. Next, completing the stairs, we will walk on a forested trail of oak and rhododendron forests. Eventually, we will reach Nangethanti for lunch and rest. After the rest, we will get back on the trail and keep walking until we reach Ghorepani, a scenic village known for mountain panorama. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Early wake up and walk up to Poon Hill for one hour to observe the sun-rise and a magnificent mountain view and walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking toTadapani.
An easy way down to Kimrung Khola for lunch, ascend again to Chhomorong village which lies at the base of Hiunchuli at an elevation of 6,441m. which also offers a closer view of Annapurna and Macchhapucchhre.
Leaving Chumrung, the trail descends and crosses the Chumrung River bridge. Climbing high above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through the tiny settlement Tilche in forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak. Climbing further on a rocky trail you reach Sinuwa, at 2250m.The trail continues in the rhododendron forest, climbing Khuldi at 2350m.
From Khudi, the trail descends a long, steep stone staircase into the Modi River viewing thickets and deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance to Bamboo Lodge 2190m. From here climb through stands of bamboo, then through rhododendron forest up the side of the canyon. After ascending continuously and then reaching Doban 2430m, about two hours beyond Khuldi, there is also a good Lodges. Passing by the pasture of Tomo and Panchen Barah climb up to Doban Lodge overnight.
From Dobhan, we will walk in the direction of Himalaya, a major stop at Annapurna Base Camp Trek. We will reach the place by hiking for around 2 hours through the lush forest and banks of Modi Khola. In the Himalayas, we will stop to relax our bodies and drink tea. Then continuing the trek, we will walk by Hinku Cave to reach Deurali for Lunch. The lunch at Deurali will power us to reach the foothills of Machhapuchhre Base Camp. We will have a lovely evening in the base camp. Overnight at MBC.
Now it is time for Annapurna Base Camp. We will leave Machhapuchhre Base Camp enjoying the mountains in the background. It will take around 3 hours to reach the base camp of the world’s tenth-highest mountain. Once we reach Annapurna Sanctuary or ABC, we will be surrounded by nothing but ice-loaded peaks like Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, and Fishtail. We will stay in the Annapurna Base Camp’s tea house tonight. So we will have plenty of time to explore the base camp.
It is time to leave Annapurna Base Camp. We will eat breakfast across a striking sunrise view in the base camp. Then, we will retrace via a descending route to Bamboo. The Modi River, lush greenery, and several waterfalls will come along while returning to the place. Overnight in Bamboo.
Now we descend to Jhinnu, a place known for its hot springs. We will trek via the lush forest of Rhododendron. Before reaching Jhinnu, we will have lunch in Chhomrong. And upon arriving in Jhinnu, we will relax our bodies by taking a dip in the hot spring. All the tiredness will vanish and we will have a lovely evening in Jhinu Danda.
Following the Modi Khola River, we will trek ahead in the direction of Dhampus. Along the route, we will cross several traditional villages and their farm fields full of crops. And after the trek of 5 to 6 hours, we will reach Dhampus. Overnight in Dhampus.
From Dhampus, we will begin a short hike to Phedi. It will be a quick descending trek of 4km. And from Phedi, we will take a bus to Pokhara. After the drive, we will reach Pokhara’s hotel to rest until we are refreshed. In the evening, we will spend some more time in Pokhara’s happening place. Overnight in Pokhara.
In the morning, we will fly to Kathmandu. Alternatively, we can take a bus to Kathmandu. Both ways, we will have a wonderful ride. Upon reaching Kathmandu, we will head to our hotel for some rest. And we will get some more time in Kathmandu for shopping and exploration. Overnight in Kathmandu.
It is time to depart from Nepal. At the time of your departure, our team will give you a hotel transfer to the airport. Safe journey back home. Farewell!
Will I get WiFi on this trek?
Yes, but not in all the places. The teahouses of the lower areas have WiFi services. But the higher areas teahouses may lack the service.
What is the best time for this Trek ?
March till May and September till November are the two-time intervals that are best for the trek.
Is it necessary to have training for the trek ?
If you are an experienced trekker, you do not need that. But if you are an amateur, it is helpful to have training like cardio, hiking, and running. Those sorts of activities will make you ready for the rugged trails of the trek.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
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