Detailed Itinerary

Our Annapurna Sanctuary trek includes 11 days of trekking in the Annapurna Himalaya, 1 day in Pokhara and 3 days in Kathmandu (including travelling), giving a total of 15 days in Nepal. The trekking itinerary is designed to be achievable and enjoyable for most trekkers.

DAY 1: Arrive Kathmandu

We will meet you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to your hotel. If time permits you will meet your guide and be able to relax and explore Kathmandu.

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel

DAY 2: Travel to Pokhara

The start of your trekking adventure! A fascinating drive from Kathmandu to Nayapul (6 Hours) brings you to the start your trek.This is a relatively easy but rewarding day of trekking through villages and terraced fields.  It is possible to replace this drive with a short flight if you prefer. Please just give us a call if you would like us to quote for this.

Overnight: Tikhe Dhunga Guesthouse

DAY 3: Trek to Ghorapani (2850m)

We begin our day with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. The trail then ascends more gently and winds through forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti (2250m). We then continue upwards to Nangethanti (2460m) and, after a final hour of excellent trekking you reach Ghorepani.

Overnight: Ghorepani Guesthouse

DAY 4: Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani (2540m)

An amazing pre-dawn trek to Poon Hill (3195m) rewards you with one of the finest dawn panoramas you are ever likely to see. After soaking in the wonderful views of the Himalaya we descend to Ghorepani for a hot breakfast. From Ghorepani, we climb up along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). After that we descend to Banthanti and turn off to Tadapani.

Overnight: Tadapani Guesthouse

DAY 5: Trek to Chhomrong (2210m)

There is a steep down hill section as we leave Tadapani, taking us through deep forests. You will be truly immersed in the rhythm of your trek by now. The trail makes steep switchbacks through corn and millet fields and you will walk over a suspension bridge over the Khumna Khola. There final part of the day is a climb up to Gurjung and another bridge to cross taking us to Chhomrong.

Overnight: Chhomrong Guesthouse

DAY 6: Trek to Dovan (2540m)

Today the trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola & we trek through beautiful forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak on the way to Tilche. The rocky path then takes us to the abandoned settlement of Kuldi, once a British sheep-breeding project and the ACAP check post. A steep staircase through another stunning forest takes us to Dovan where we spend the night.

Overnight: Dovan Guesthouse

DAY 7: Dovan to Deurali (3140m)

Walking high above rushing rivers on steep slopes surrounded by precipitous mountains you can sence that you are almost at your goal. Am amazing day, you will hardly put your camera away!

Overnight: Deurali Guesthouse

DAY 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)

Today the trail climbs on past the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (no longer a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted) along a moraine to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is totally surrounded by mountains and is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. It is an awe inspiring sight, you are surrounded by glistening 8,000 meter peaks and huge glaciers. One of the best views has to be the near-vertical South face of Annapurna.

Overnight: Annapurna Base Camp Guesthouse

DAY 9: Explore the Hidden Valley & Trek to Dovan

On this day you will journey into the quiet and spectacular hidden valley for another high mountain fix before you descend to Dovan.

Overnight: Dovan Guesthouse

DAY 10: Trek to Jhinu Danda

On an absolute high after the last couple of days you will romp down to Jhinu Danda where you can laze in the natural hot springs. Go on.....you deserve it!

Overnight: Jhinu Danda Guesthouse

DAY 11: Trek to Pothana via Landruk

An awesome penultimate day on trek. Tumbling waterfalls and stunning vistas greet you on every twist and turn of the trail.

Overnight Pothana Guesthouse

DAY 12: Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara

A last early morning start where you will enjoy the sunrise over Annapurna South, Himchuli and Macchapucchre. After breakfast a pleasant two hour trek will bring us to Phedi where we reach the road head and a short 30 minute transfer but road brings us to the stunning lakeside town of Pokhara. Time to relax, reflect, shop and perhaps enjoy a well earned cold beer. You will spend the night in a deluxe lakeside lodge. 

Overnight: Pokhara Hotel

Day 13: Return to Kathmandu

We drive back to Kathmandu through the endless terraces of lowland Nepal, the six hour drive returns us to the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. You can also replace this drive with a short flight if you prefer. Please just give us a call and we will adjust the itinerary for you. 

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel

DAY 14: Kathmandu City Tour

Kathmandu is a wonderful city full of colour, noise, people and facinating temples. Your guide will take you on a full day tour of Kathmandu, visiting all the sights including, Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar Square and Swayambhu as well as those hidden spots only the locals know.

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel 

DAY 15: Onward Travel

We will transfer you back the airport for your flight home or maybe you would like to tailor this trip by adding on one of our extensions such as Chitwan National Park?

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