Annapurna Sanctuary Trek – 17 Days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Meals included: Dinner

Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During this meeting, we will introduce you to your leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we host a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.

Day 02: Spare Day
The spare day is your time in Kathmandu for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, transfer to Hotel (823 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Early morning, after breakfast, catch the Tourist bus or we can also organize a private vehicle for you. Viewing countryside villages, farm, shops and river, you will reach at Pokhara. A beautiful place with tremendous views of mountains and lakes. You can also go for Boating at Fewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus (1650 m)
Total duration: 2-3 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After having breakfast at Hotel in Kathmandu, our guide and driver will receive you for a drive to Phedi. You can view the mountains, forest, and scattered village settlements. It will take around 6/7 hours’ to reach Phedi, from where you will hike up to Dhampus. You will walk through lush forest and beautiful landscape to the hilltop village Dhampus. From here, you can see the mesmerizing mountains including Annapurna South, Fishtail (Macchapucchre), Hiunchuli and Lamjung. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Landruk (1,646m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Taking picturesque views of the mountains, ascend through the forest trail that is paved with stones making somewhere a bit steeper. Following the narrow path, you pass Pothana then reach Deurali. It is a place where you find yourself in high up of the East Modi River flowing down the Annapurna Circuit surrounded by the complete ambiance of nature.  You will reach typical Gurung Village Landruk from where the splendid views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli can be grasped. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Today, you will walk along the stone steps mountain path, cross a new bridge towards the dense forest of bamboo. At this time, you will experience yourself in complete isolation in the tranquility of nature. You will stop at Jhunu for a short rest, then headed towards Chhomrong.  It is located on a steep hillside with few shops, several tea-houses and wooden cottage lodges. From here, you can have an impeccable and awe-inspiring view of Mt. Macchapucchre. Overnight at Local Lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Dovan (2,600m)
Total duration: 6-7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Today, you will walk along terrace village and farm fields descending to the Chhomrong River, then crossing a bridge, walk uphill to Sinuwa. Then onwards, you will enter to the dark and thick forest of Rhododendron till Khuldighar. Now, you will follow along and steep steps downhill trail crossing Bamboo, oaks and Rhododendron forest towards Bamboo. From here, you will walk a short while to reach Dovan where you will stay overnight.

Day 08: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m)
Total duration: 3-4 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Climbing steeply for a while on a rocky trail through the forest, you will reach Hinko cave. From here, you will encounter several gorges and avalanche track till Daurali, where you will take rest and have lunch. Following the trail to the Sanctuary crossing avalanche path, ascend toward the Macchapucchre base camp, a grassy moraine platform with several lodges. Allowing time, you can go to the ridge to grasp the picturesque views of Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Macchapucchre.

Day 09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Total duration: 3-4 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

A charming day of Sanctuary trip is when you reach Annapurna Base Camp. It will be a short but exciting walk in a fairly gentle ascent trail to Annapurna South Base Camp. An impressive view of picturesque landscape and the snowcapped Himalayas surrounding you really feels amazing. Remaining time you can explore as you wish. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 10: Trek back to Himalaya (2,873m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Spend your time enjoying sunrise view over the Himalayas, then retrace your journey back to Himalaya. It will be the steep downhill walk passing through the forest to the lodge at Himalaya. Take rest and enjoy the refreshing surrounding. Overnight at local lodge.

Day 11: Trek back to Chhomrong (2,170m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

It will be a downhill walk following the Modi River and crossing the green forest, you have to cross a suspension bridge to Bamboo. Then, climbing steep ups and down trail in a forested area, you will reach Chhomrong. You will just pass a bridge and spend your overnight at local lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Tadapani (2,600m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

It is an alternative route to Pokhara via Ghorepani. You will walk in a flatland, pass by forest and terraced field for a while. Then crossing a suspension bridge, you climb steep uphill enjoying the rhododendron forest to Tadapani. It is an ideal vintage point to grasp a perfect view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Macchapucchre.

Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani (2,800m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Enjoying the majestic snowcapped mountains, lush vegetation, and rich flora, you will climb in a steep trail. Catching a trail decorated with rhododendron forest will take you to a small hamlet and cultivated land known as Deurali. From here, you will gently walk for around 3 hours to reach Ghorepani. You can have a panoramic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri range. Spend overnight at the local lodge. Wake up early morning and make your journey to Poon Hill. It is a perfect place for a sunrise view over the snowcapped mountainous peaks. Walking for an hour in steep uphill really amaze you when you grasp an eye-popping view of mountains in the north turning yellowish color step by step by the strike of sun rays over the snowcapped top. Just returning back to lodge, get ready to make your journey to Tirkhedhunga. You will walk in a gentle trail till Ulleri and rest for a while. Then, follow the stone paved path downhill till Tirkhedhunga where you will spend your overnight.

Day 15: Trek to Nayapul via Birethanti and drive back to Pokhara (823 m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

It will be a short walk and a final day of your trek. Just walking for a while, you will reach Birethanti, where you can stay for a while and takes some snacks. Further, walk till Nayapul to catch a vehicle to return back to Pokhara. After Check-in at the hotel, take your time for self-exploration and leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Fly /drive back to Kathmandu (1350m)
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Now, it’s a time to return back to Kathmandu. You can either fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Spend your time as you like. Evening time, we invite you for a farewell dinner at an authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17: Departure (1350m)
Meals Included: Dinner

It is the last day with us. Our supporting team will take you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to see you again. Additionally, if you have the plan of any adjoining trip, you can let us organize.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Cost Include

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project  (ACAP) permit
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card permit 
Pokhara/ Kathmandu transfer in a Tourist Bus
Phedir/Nayapul to Pokhara drive in a sharing vehicle
Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
Official expenses.
Cost Exclude

Any Airfare and Nepal Visa
 Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers etc. 
Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
Extra porter if you require. 
Personal trekking equipment.
Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
Any other extended trips and accommodation.
Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
Monument entrance fee for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list. 
Nepal arrival visa.

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call to your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arrange a best trekking that delight you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas need to arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear are likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid up on arrival in Kathmandu.