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14-Day Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

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The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a well-known trek, surrounded by the ring of high mountains above 7000 metres.

The gorge, made by Modi Khola, in between two famous mountains - Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Hiuchuli, is the only way to enter this beautiful Annapurna Base Camp trek. The matchless combination of height and depth, nature and culture as well as flora and fauna proves its name ideal to call this a sanctuary.

The south-facing slope of the sanctuary is covered with a dense tropical jungle of rhododendron and bamboo, on the other side, dry rain shadow area with a colder climate similar to the Tibetan plateau, in the north. The sanctuary gets only seven hours of sun, even on summer days. The sanctuary is known as the sacred land of the Gurung people, who were the only people... read more
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  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • - Entrance fees
  • - Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • - Licensed English speaking guides
  • - Trekking permits
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  • Domestic flights
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  • - Alcohol beverages
  • - Gratuities
  • - International flights
  • - Laundry
  • - Personal expenses
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Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting

You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be transferred by private car to Kathmandu City Hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at Kathmandu city Hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. There is a variety of interesting markets and museums to visit in Thamel.
Kathmandu City Hotel --Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Today you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to the tourist bus station where you will catch a bus to Pokhara. You'll enjoy a seven-hour scenic drive to Pokhara, stopping at Damauli or nearby for lunch and continuing after lunch to approach Pokhara. Here, you will check into your hotel and will have the afternoon free to explore the surrounding areas and the lakeside.
--Breakfast included Pokhara and Kathmandu
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Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and embark on a one hour and a half drive to Neyapul where you will start your Annapurna Base Camp trek. Enjoy a 30-minute trek to Birenthanti where you will experience a delicious Nepali lunch. Continue for an easy three-hour trek to approach Tikhedhunga. Once you arrive, you will check into a local teahouse and explore around Tikhedhunga and take in the stunning nature of the area.
Tikhedhungga Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Tikhedhungga and Dangsing
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Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani

Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani

You will check out of your teahouse after breakfast and then head towards your next destination. The trek today will start with a two-hour steep climb to Ullery, where you will stop for a tea break. Then you'll continue on a gradual uphill hike to Nangethanti where you will have lunch. Continue to walk after lunch to approach Ghorepani. Here you will check into a teahouse and you can explore around Ghorepani in your free time or enjoy the sunset view in the evening.
Ghorepani Tea House -Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Ghode Pani and Dangsing
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Day 5: Trek to Tadapani

Day 5: Trek to Tadapani

Today you will hike to Poonhill in the early morning for a stunning sunrise view. Here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna range. Then, return to Ghorepani, have breakfast and check out of the teahouse. Enjoy a 6-hour scenic trek to Tadapani. During the first part, you will climb uphill to Deurali and continue downhill along the forest trail to Banthanti where you will stop for lunch and continue until Tadapani. Check into a teahouse and explore around the village.
Tadapani Tea House2 activities included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Ghandruk, Histan Mandali and Ghode Pani
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Day 6: Trek to Sinuwa

Day 6: Trek to Sinuwa

You'll enjoy a six-hour scenic trek with multiple ascends and descends through dense forest. The trek starts with a descent all the way to Kyumnu Khola, passing through Chuile village, crossing the suspension bridge and continuing to ascend gradually toward Chhomrong. Here, you will stop for lunch and enjoy the excellent view of Machhapuchchhre. Start descending to Chhomrong Khola and ascend again to approach Sinuwa. Check into the local tea house and explore around the village.
Sinuwa Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Gandaki and Ghandruk
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Day 7: Trek to Deurali

Day 7: Trek to Deurali

You will check out of the teahouse after breakfast. Today you will walk through rhododendron forest, mountainous terrains and bamboo forests. There is a gradual walk to Khuldighar and descend toward Bamboo where you will stop for lunch. Continue ascending after lunch by passing Dovan, Himalaya Hotel and Hinko Cave to approach Deurali. After a five hour trek, you will check into a local teahouse and explore around Deurali where you can enjoy the impressive views.
Deurali Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Gandaki and Ghandruk
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Day 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

Day 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

You will check out of the tea house after breakfast and pick your things to head toward your destination for today. The trek starts with a gradual ascend through a bamboo forest with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees to Machhpuchchhre Base Camp where you will stop for lunch. Continue after lunch to approach Annapurna Base Camp. Explore around the area where you will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna Himalayan range.
Annapurna Base Camp Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Gandaki and Ghandruk
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Day 9: Trek to Bamboo Lodge

Day 9: Trek to Bamboo Lodge

Today you will wake up early for sunrise, enjoy the magnificent sunrise view of Annapurna range and Machhapuchchhre from Annapurna Base Camp. After, you will return to the tea house, have breakfast and pick your things for check-out. You will trek downward to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp, stop for lunch and continue to approach Bamboo Lodge. Check in and explore around the village in your free time.
Bamboo Lodge2 activities included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Ghandruk
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Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Hot Spring

Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Hot Spring

Check out of the tea house after breakfast and trek toward Jhinu Danda. You will follow the same trail until Chhomrong you took while ascending. You will stop at Chhomrong for lunch and continue walking through rhododendron and bamboo forests, passing by Khuldighar where an experimental sheep farm is found. Continue ascending very steeply from Chhomroong to approach Jhinu Danda. On arrival, you will check into a local tea house and experience bathing in natural hot spring.
Jhinu Danda Teahouse2 activities included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Mid-Western Development Region and Ghandruk
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Day 11: Trek to Dhampus

Day 11: Trek to Dhampus

You will check out of your tea house after breakfast. The day begins with a 10-minute descend to Kimrong Khola and crossing a suspension bridge. Then, head to New Bridge to follow the rive3r bank of the Modi Khola. Cross the bridge and continue walking through subtropical forest to Landuruk. Continue toward to Tolka where you will stop for lunch. After, you will walk through dense temperate forest to approach Dhampus. Enjoy the wide view of Annapurna and Manaslu range.
Dhampus Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Dhampus and Ghandruk
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Day 12: Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara

Day 12: Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara

Today you will check out of the teahouse after breakfast. You will trek for two hours on a steep descend toward Phedi and passing by typical villages and terrace fields. You will be driven 30 minutes by private car to Pokhara. Here you will check in to Hotel Magnolia Pokhara. You will have lunch somewhere around Lakeside and explore around the beautiful lakeside.
Hotel The Kantipur1 activity included Breakfast included Mid-Western Development Region, Pokhara and Dhampus
Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today you will check-out of the hotel and be transferred to the tourist bus station where you will catch a bus to Kathmandu. You'll enjoy a seven-hour scenic drive to Kathmandu, stopping at Malekhu or nearby for lunch. Later, you'll check into your hotel and explore Thamel during your free time.
--Breakfast included Kathmandu and Pokhara
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu

Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
--Breakfast included Kathmandu
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