14 Days Annapurna Sanctuary Trek Tour Nepal
Trip Overview
The foothills of world's 10th highest mountain peak Annapurna is paradise on earth. Annapurna base camp trek is one of the popular walks on the Himalayas. The trekking trail is moderate but provides most rewarding views of the Himalayas and surrounding. The base camp welcomes you with breath taking views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna South and Macchapuchre.
The base camp trail passes through lush green forest, vibrant red rhododendron forest, cascading waterfalls, diverse landscape and ethnic villages of Gurung and Magar community. Experience the warm hospitality of the local's; explore their culture and daily activities as you stay in cozy tea house room.
Trek to Poonhill (3210m) and behold the splendid sunrise view over majestic Himalayas. Walk past small villages like Tadapani, Chhomrong and Deurali. Summit Macchapuchre base camp ahead of Annapurna base camp and capture the astounding views of Macchapuchre (6993m). The silver mountain smiling back at you in your presence is a deal breaker of this trek. Enjoy the unobstructed views of Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhare (6993 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Annapurna II (7937 m) and Lamjung Himal (6931 m) from the base camp before heading back to Dovan for overnight stay. A surprising hot spring bath awaits you as you descend to Jhinu danda. Release the pain, fatigue and lethargy of the trek and make your way to the beautiful city Pokhara.
Highlights
- Trek to the base camp of 10th highest peak in the world, Annapurna (8091m)
- Summit Macchapuchre base camp (3700m) and Annapurna base camp (4130m)
- Comfortable and friendly tea house accommodation
- Exploration of indigenous life style, traditions and cultural excursion of local's
- Witness the breathtaking sunrise view over the Himalayas from Poonhill (3210m)
- Natural hot spring bath in Jhinu danda
Itinerary
- Day 1: Kathmandu arrival (1400m)
- Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
- Day 3: Fly to Pokhara and trek to Ulleri (2050m) Duration: 30 min flight and 6 hours trek
- Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m) Duration: 5 hours trek
- Day 5: Hike to Ponhill (3210m), Trek to Tadapani (2630m) Duration: 5-6 hours trek
- Day 6: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m) Duration: 5- 6 hours trek
- Day 7: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m) Duration: 4-5 hours trek
- Day 8: Bamboo to Deurali (3230m) Duration: 5-6 hours
- Day 9: Deurali to Annapurna Base camp (4130m) via Macchapuchre base camp (3700m) Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 10: Annapurna base camp to Bamboo (2310m) Duration: 5 hours
- Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m) Duration: 6 hours
- Day 12: Trek to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara, Duration: 6-7 hours, 1 hour drive
- Day 13: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 14: Departure
Included
- Full board meals during the trek
- Airport transfer
- Hotel transfer
- Tea house accommodation during trek (9 nights)
- Accommodation in hotel of Kathmandu (3 nights), Pokhara (1 night)
- Porter to carry your baggage
- All taxes, government required documentation and permits
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for guide and porter
- Tourist bus transportation
- Professional English speaking guide
- First aid kit
Excluded
- Your travel insurance
- Nepal visa fees
- Tips for trekking staffs
- Mineral Water & Alcoholic Drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel
- Personal shopping and laundry, Personal trekking equipments, Gifts and souvenirs
- All items not listed in Cost included section
Good to Know
Annapurna base camp trek is among the most popular walks onto the Himalayas. Having the facility of comfortable tea house accommodation and great views throughout the trek, both internal and external tourists are seen making memories in the base camps. The best season for the trek is February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December
Required apparels and equipment for this trek are
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses
- Head torch
- Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
- Lightweight cotton pants (long)
- Waterproof Pants
- Thin inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Comfortable Hiking boots
- Gloves
- Sleeping bag rated to – 20°C
- Trekking bags/duffel bag
- Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
- Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
- Water bottle or camel bag
- Toiletries
Itinerary
- Day 1: Kathmandu arrival (1400m)
- Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
- Day 3: Fly to Pokhara and trek to Ulleri (2050m) Duration: 30 min flight and 6 hours trek
- Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m) Duration: 5 hours trek
- Day 5: Hike to Ponhill (3210m), Trek to Tadapani (2630m) Duration: 5-6 hours trek
- Day 6: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m) Duration: 5- 6 hours trek
- Day 7: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m) Duration: 4-5 hours trek
- Day 8: Bamboo to Deurali (3230m) Duration: 5-6 hours
- Day 9: Deurali to Annapurna Base camp (4130m) via Macchapuchre base camp (3700m) Duration: 6-7 hours
- Day 10: Annapurna base camp to Bamboo (2310m) Duration: 5 hours
- Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m) Duration: 6 hours
- Day 12: Trek to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara, Duration: 6-7 hours, 1 hour drive
- Day 13: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 14: Departure
Included
- Full board meals during the trek
- Airport transfer
- Hotel transfer
- Tea house accommodation during trek (9 nights)
- Accommodation in hotel of Kathmandu (3 nights), Pokhara (1 night)
- Porter to carry your baggage
- All taxes, government required documentation and permits
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for guide and porter
- Tourist bus transportation
- Professional English speaking guide
- First aid kit
Excluded
- Your travel insurance
- Nepal visa fees
- Tips for trekking staffs
- Mineral Water & Alcoholic Drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel
- Personal shopping and laundry, Personal trekking equipments, Gifts and souvenirs
- All items not listed in Cost included section
Good to Know
Annapurna base camp trek is among the most popular walks onto the Himalayas. Having the facility of comfortable tea house accommodation and great views throughout the trek, both internal and external tourists are seen making memories in the base camps. The best season for the trek is February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December
Required apparels and equipment for this trek are
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses
- Head torch
- Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
- Lightweight cotton pants (long)
- Waterproof Pants
- Thin inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Comfortable Hiking boots
- Gloves
- Sleeping bag rated to – 20°C
- Trekking bags/duffel bag
- Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
- Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
- Water bottle or camel bag
- Toiletries