Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Max 6 people Moderate difficulty Intermediate experience

Overview

The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is highlighted by the base camp–a center stage that stands on a glacial basin amidst a natural amphitheater of mountains. It is also known as the Annapurna sanctuary trek because the region is a well-preserved area, home to 1,226 species of flowering plants, 102 mammals, 474 birds, 39 reptiles and 22 amphibians. Furthermore, the mountains Annapurna (8,091m) and Gangapurna (7,455m) are regarded with reverence and the entire region is considered sacred.

When you trek through the Annapurna region, you spend most of the time within the conservation area. It begins at the warm and humid lower and mid-hills reaching up to the freezing mid-Himalaya. The change in vegetation and wildlife becomes apparent as you progress on your trek, which is also embraced by life in the quaint villages, the culture of its inhabitants setting them apart. The maximum altitude you ascend during the trek is 4,130m which is not perilously high. The trail has been one of the most frequented in Nepal for decades. Ease of access, lower risk and a rich trekking experience have lured trekkers, who are keen to exact the best experience from the restrictive set of days they come with.

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Trip host

Devman Tamang

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Dev was born in 1983 in Solukhumbu, the foothills of Everest. Familiar with the hills and mountains since his early childhood, he has spent 13 glorious years as a professional guide. The idea of preservation and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage of Nepal while sharing the beauty with the world is what inspired him to become a trekking guide. He has acquired an intermediate degree and speaks English and Hindi quite well. He has received training in first-aid, map reading, navigation, foreign culture and others enabling him better service our clients. Adventurous by nature, he has a fascination for foreign culture and great admiration for nature. He’s quite an entertainer on trek and loves to share the gifts of culture, tradition and nature with our guests. He has extensively traveled Nepal and captured beautiful memories with his skillful photography. A warm person, he has high regards for moral principles. As interesting as his story-telling, he’s an entertaining singer and dancer.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day at Kathmandu airport 1400m / 4593ft

You arrive at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu. One of our guides will meet you and accompany you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Later, we meet you at your hotel, have a trek briefing session and share our plans for tomorrow. A welcome dinner which familiarizes you with the country’s cuisine and culture follows next at one of Kathmandu's finest cultural restaurants. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley and Trek preparation day

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (7 to 8 hours by bus) 827m / 2713ft

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours), trek to Tikhedhunga (up to 4 hours) 1070m / 3510ft (Nayapul) 1540m / 5052ft (Tikhedhunga)

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (5 to 6 hours) 2880m / 9449ft

Day 6: Early morning hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (5 to 6 hours) 3193m / 10476ft (Poon Hill) 2630m / 8629ft (Tadapani)

Day 7: Trek to Chhomrong (5 to 6 hours) 2170m / 7119ft

Day 8: Trek Chomrong to Himalaya Hotel (5 to 6 hours) 2920m / 9580ft

Day 9: Trek to MBC then to ABC (6 to 7 hours) 3700m / 12139ft (MBC) 4130m / 13550ft (ABC)

Day 10: Trek to Bamboo (5 to 6 hours) 2300m / 7546ft

Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda (5 to 6 hours) 1780m / 5840ft

Day 12: Trek to Tolka (5 to 6 hours) 1700m / 5577ft

Day 13: Trek to Phedi (4 to 5 hours), drive to Pokhara (up to 2 hours) 1130m / 3707ft (Tolka) 827m / 2713ft (Pokhara)

Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu (7 hours by bus) 1400m / 4593ft

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 14 days

Hotels, Lodges, and Tea Houses

Pricing

Included:

All meals

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Porter

Guide fees

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Luggage transfers

Airport transfer

International flights

Domestic flights

Local guide

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.