Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking Itinerary

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek probably the best in the world offers breathe stopping Mountain View, give opportunity to experience the typical Nepali village, local people and their way of living traditional life in Himalaya of Nepal. Along the route, trails passing through spectacular and tranquil landscapes, charming Gurung and Magar villages, lush green Rhododendron, bamboo and alpine forests to the trip’s last and final destination, Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4130m (13546ft.)

  • Day 01: Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu, drive about 7 hours.
    After hot breakfast drive 200 km to Pokhara and it takes about 6-7 hours from Kathmandu by tourist bus. It is an exciting and romantic drive that we can enjoy beautiful scenic view of terraced rice field, eye catching landscape, Trisuli and Marsyangdi Rivers and spectacular panoramic view of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal and most of Annapurna Himalayan Range are seen. The tourist coach stops for breakfast and for lunch on the way to Pokhara.
    • Pokhara
    • Breakfast
    • Standard Hotel
    • 827 M / 2,713 ft
  • Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga 1525 m. about 3 hours of easy walk.
    Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara by car/van. It takes 1½ hours to get to Nayapul/1070m and start the trek to Thikhedunga. It is an easy walk of 2-3 hours to Thikhedunga through Birethanti and Ramghai. We walk through the bank of Burundi Khola and stay overnight at lodge.
    • Tikhedunga
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 1525 m
  • Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani 2800 m. approx 5-7 hours walk.
    Our journey continues after hot breakfast at around 08:00 o’clock in the morning. Today, it is a bit demanding steep walk up of stone staircase to Ulleri for about one and half hours. Lunch break at Banthanti and beyond Banthanti, the trail goes through magnificent rhododendron and oak forests. It is 6/7 hours walk in total to get to beautiful Ghorepani. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Ghorepani
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2800 m
  • Day 04: Hike to PoonHill 3200 M and trek to Tadapani 2570 m. approx 6 hours walk.
    An early-morning hike up to Poon Hill/3210m for amazing brilliant sunrise and panoramic view of high Himalaya, It takes about 45 minutes and 400 meter walk up to the view point. After enjoying sun rise and Mountain View come back to hotel and after breakfast trek to Tadapani/25400m. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Poonhill / Tadapani
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 3200 M / 2570 m
  • Day 05: Trek to Chomrung 2170 M. approx 5 hours walk.
    Leaving Tadapani, the triail descends down through forest and we can hear birds chirping. After walking down about 45 minutes the trail goes very steep downhill through the terraced field to Kimrung Khola, cross the suspension bridge and walk to Gurjung, the trail ascends up after Gurjung village during 45 minutes then straight walk to Chhmrung at the elevation of 2170m. It takes 4-5 hours from Tadapani to Chomrung. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Chomrung
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2170 M
  • Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2630 m. approx 5 hours walk.
    The trail descends down 310 meter through thousands of stone staircase crosses then crosses Chhumrung Khola on bridge and climbs up to Sinuwa at the height of 2340 meter. It is easy walk through rhododendron festooned with orchids and ferns then steep down with stone staircase to Bamboo. After having lunch there we walk throughout the cool forest about an hour to Dovan at the elevation of 2630 meter. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Dovan
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2630 m
  • Day 07: Trek to Deurali 3230 m. approx 7 hrs walk.
    After breakfast, we walk through the jungle to( Himalaya where we stop for lunch) Deurali from Dovan. It is believed that mountains are sacred and holy. As it is already believed that Annapurna means "full of food" (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. surroundings. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Deurali
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 3230 m
  • Day 08: Trek to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) Elevation 4130 m, approx walk 5-6 hrs.
    Above Deurali the valley widens and becomes less steep. After walking some stone staircase we reach at the place where some people were killed by avalanche a decade ago. We should not stop in this possible dangerous place for long time. As you walk further, more beautiful White Mountains are seen and close. The trail turns to the left in the valley after Machhapuchhre Base Camp and it is pleasant walk up ABC though the air is thinner now. You may feel at the high altitude now. It is recommended not rush and walk gently. Now you can see the one of best 360˙degree Mountain View in world from Base Camp. There are tremendous views of giant Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna South 7219m, Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) 6997m and several other wonderful peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Annapurna Base Camp
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 4130 m
  • Day 09: Trek down to Bamboo or Dovan (2310m). approx 6-7 hrs walk.
    After enjoying Brilliant Mountain view and taking hot cup of tea or coffee we take hot breakfast and trek down to Dovan or Bamboo via MBC, Deurali and Himalaya. We take tea and lunch break on the way. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Dovan
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 2310m
  • Day 10: Trek to Jhinu (1780m), approx 6-7 hrs walk.
    From Bamboo we walk up during 30 minute and it is pleasant jungle walk to Sinuwa then head down to Chhumrung Khola and walk up long stone staircase up upper Chhomrung then walk steep down to Jhinu, book room and after eating lunch go down to the hot spring, it takes about 20 minutes. Take bath in natural hot water and come back lodge. Stay overnight at lodge.
    • Jhinu - Nature Hot Spring
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 1780m
  • Day 11: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara by car.
    After breakfast we to Nayapul via Birethanti. It takes about 4-5 hours walk to Nayapul then we drive to Pokhara by private car or van. Stay in hotel in Pokhara.
    • Pokhara
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Mountain Lodge
    • 827 M
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