The Annapurna Wilderness is connected by an expansive network of trails that link the Circuit and Sanctuary treks. The Sanctuary is the shorter of the two, with the finish line of Annapurna Base Camp (A.B.C.) at 13,550ft and a 360-degree view of the range.
Only one trail leads up to A.B.C., but there are a couple ways to get to that single route (see below). Buy a map once you’re in-country, do a little research, and talk to locals and you’ll easily determine what works best for you.
The two best seasons for this route are autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May). From December to February there is too much snow and from June to August too much rain.
I was there in October and the weather was pretty good. I was told that it’s worth it to go during the spring, because the landscape is more colorful.
<p>Arrival in Kathmandu. Check-in to hotel. Evening at the touristic hub. Night in Kathmandu.</p>
<p>After breakfast, full day Kathmandu Valley City tour including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath Stupa. Trek preparation. Night in Kathmandu.</p>
<p>After breakfast, drive to Pokhara via Prithivi Highway. Check-in to hotel. Boating in Phewa lake and visit Tal Barahi.Night at Pokhara.</p>
<p>After the breakfast, drive to Nayapul(1:30 hr drive). After a short walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach at Birethanti (1,015 m), a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follow the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. After a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga . Night at Tikhedunga.</p>
<p>After the breakfast, trek to Ghorepani. move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri(2,070 m), a large Magar village at an altitude of. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons, towards Banthanti( 2,250 m). Then, trek towards to Ghorepani. Overnight stay in Ghorepani.</p>
<p>Poonhill (best point to view sunrise on majestic snowcapped mountainous range ). The trail escalates uphill to the top of Poonhill(1:30 hrs) from Ghorepani. After the sunrise view, return to Ghorepani for breakfast. Ghorepani, a beautiful Magar village from where you can see Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. Trek downhill to Tadapani . Overnight stay in Tadapani.</p>
<p>After breakfast, start with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests. We descend through the forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung( Gurung settlements). Trek to Chomrong at an elevation of 2,140 m. Night at Chomrong.</p>
<p>After breakfast,following the trail which drops down to the Chomrong Khola and continue climbing to Khuldighar (2,380 m). Continue walking through bamboo and rhododendron forests to the Himalaya. Night at Himalaya.</p>
<p>After breakfast, trek to Annapurna Base Camp via the Hinko Cave, Deurali and then Machapuchare Base Camp. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. After two hours trek from Machapuchare Base Camp takes us to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). There, we will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very majestic. Night at Aannapurna Base Camp.</p>
<p>After breakfast, following the downhill trail to the banks of Modi khola to reach Bamboo. Night at Bamboo.</p>
<p>After breakfast, descend the same trail until Chomrong. Passing Khuldighar and then continue through rhododendron and bamboo fields. Then descend to the Jhinu, where we can bath in natural hot springs. Night at Jhinu Danda.</p>
<p>JHINU DANDA-NAYAPUL-POKHARA</p><p>After breakfast, from Jhinu we walk along the banks of Modi Khola to Birethanti. From Nayapul, an hour drive to Pokhara.C heck-in to hotel. Night at Pokhara.</p>
<p>After breakfast, full day city tour including David's fall, Seti River Georges, Bindabashini Temple, Mahendra Cave. Night at Pokahara.</p>
<p>After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in to hotel. Farewell dinner with cultural program in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.</p>
<p>After breakfast, transfer to Airport. Happy see off.</p>
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
