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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Embark on an unforgettable base camp adventure through the Annapurna Himalayas

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Trip Overview:

Location

Nepal

Region

Annapurna

Max-Elevation

4,130 m

Duration

10 days

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge

Best Seasons

Spring and Autumn

Group

Min. 1 Pax

Difficulty

Moderate

Start Point

Kathmandu

End Point

Kathmandu

Permit

Required

Food

Three Meals/Day

Introduction to Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, or Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek, is a popular and easily accessible base camp trek in Nepal. Located in the Annapurna Conservation Area, the trek offers a unique combination of natural beauty and cultural richness. The trekkers trek through contrasting landscapes, from the stunning rhododendron forests, cultivated farmland, alpine meadows at high elevations, and traditional Gurung villages, all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Annapurna mountain range.

The highlight of this trek is to ascend Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. Bordered by colossal Himalayas such as Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), and Hiunchuli (6,434m), the base camp offers perhaps one of Nepal's finest mountain vistas. This trek will suit trekkers wishing to have a high-altitude trek without technical climbing expertise or extensive acclimatization.

One of the best aspects of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is that it is flexible. The normal path can be modified according to your time and physical strength. To do a shorter trek, the trekkers may begin and end the trek at Simrung village, which is reachable by an off-road vehicle from Nayapul, so it becomes easy to finish the trek within 7 days. The trek takes you through scenic places like Jhinu Danda, where you have the option to bask in the natural hot springs that flow through the hills—a pretty reviving experience after a week of trekking.

After reaching the base camp and basking in the panoramic view, trekkers normally return by the same trail to Simrung, where a jeep takes you to Pokhara. At your option, you can drive back to Kathmandu or fly back. In case of limited time or where you wish to have a moderately challenging trek with maximum returns, the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek offers a memorable experience amidst some of the most exquisite landscapes of the Himalayas.

Highlights of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Itinerary

After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him, and he will be transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will help you to check in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for the trip. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, Kathmandu visits Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa which are all World Heritage Sites. Durbar Square throws light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage places for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as Monkey Temple and Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Late in the afternoon, we introduced you to your mountain/trek guide. Overnight at Hotel.

Our trekking guide will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:00 am. This is 7 hours scenic drives through mountain terrain. On the way, the bus stops for half an hour for lunch. Then drive continues till you reach Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful valley and gateway to Annapurna Trekking. Evening you enjoy strolling around Lakeside street market. Overnight at Hotel.

Guide will arrange a private transport (jeep) to go trek starting point Simrung village. It is a nice drive about 3 hours during the drive you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the Himalayas, passing by colorful villages, and experience some off-road. The trek from Simrung to Upper Sinuwa is a beautiful journey, offering stunning views of the Himalayas and a chance to experience the local culture and nature up close. After a few minutes walk from Simrung, you cross a long suspension bridge over the Kimrung Khola before ascending to Jhinu Dada. From Jhinu Danda, the trail climbs steeply to reach the village of Chhomrong. It is a beautiful gurung village and gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. From Chhomrong, trek for about 45 minutes to the river basin and cross the suspension to reach an easy climb to lower Sinuwa and steep climbs to upper Sinuwa. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.

The trail ahead uphill, as the air gets cooler and fresher to reach Annapurna Sanctuary, as the walk leads on the winding path. Along the trail, you can see beautiful places such as Bamboo, Dovan, and the Himalayas. The whole day you must walk into the beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forest with the Eden valley of the Modi River. These places are not villages just local guest houses where with gentle ups to Himalaya Hotel, near Hinko Cave located beneath Hiunchuli peak. Walkover glacier and moraine then cross a small bridge to reach Deurali. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.

The trail from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp is a scenic route that takes 5 to 6 hours and ascends gradually. The journey begins with a climb over rocky terrain. As you reach the highest point of the trek today, you should take care of your body and not walk too fast. Instead, walk at a steady pace and enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery that surrounds you. You will first reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp, where you will have some time to take photos of the snow-capped mountains, before reaching Annapurna Base Camp after about two more hours of walking. From Annapurna Base Camp, you can enjoy the view of Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Khangsar Kang, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.

Today, you need to get up early to admire the sunrise over the mountains and hike near Annapurna glacier for a better experience. After enjoying the Annapurna base camp, trek back to Bamboo. Follow the same trail you used for Annapurna base camp, first through rocky terrain and then through lush green forests. It takes about 7 hours to reach Bamboo. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.

The trail climbs steeply for a short while to KhuldiGhar, then descends into the forest to reach Upper Sinuwa, from where you descend to Chomrong Khola. After the bridge, you ascend briefly to the village of Chomrong, after Chomrong you trek downhill to Jhinu-Danda. Jhinu-Danda is one of the most beautiful and popular places for natural hot springs. Here you can enjoy the natural hot spring. The hot spring is located on the banks of the Modi River and is only 10 minutes away from Jhinu Danda. There are four hot spring pools, each with a different water temperature. After bathing in the natural hot spring, you return to Jhinu Dada and few minutes trek to reach Simrung. From here, you will take a local jeep to drive to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

It takes about seven hours, while driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Not Satisfied with the above itinerary? We also offer flexible, tailor-made trips according to your preferences and specification.

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Julia & Anne (Germany)

This was our first trip to Nepal, Which we really enjoyed. The ABC trek offers impressive views on surrounding mountains, great nature and many opportunities to get to know Nepali life & culture. The trek was very well organized by Binod's Company. Even for us, as trekking beginners, the itinerary...

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Javier Ruiz & Milagros (Spain)

We thoroughly enjoyed our Annapurna Base Camp trek. Though exhausting, the stunning landscapes and friendly people made it unforgettable. Special thanks to our guide and porter—without them, the trek wouldn’t have been possible. Thanks also to Mr. Binod Thapa for his kind support from the start. We had a wonderful...

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