Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

TRIP CODE - AS | NEPAL

AU$3260 per person, trip only. (15 days)

NZ$3380

AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Challenging ACCOMMODATION:

6 nights comfortable hotel

8 nights simple teahouse

Optional single rooms available

MEALS:

Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 9 | Dinner: 8

Point-to-Point

453kg of CO²e Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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Trip code: LAN

Unpenetrated by outsiders until 1956, Nepal’s Annapurna Sanctuary is a sacred plateau surrounded by snow-capped 7,000-metre peaks and believed to be the dwelling place of many Hindu and Buddhist deities. This challenging trek takes you all the way to Annapurna Base Camp.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Teahouses | Enjoy Nepali hospitality in cosy mountain lodges

Pokhara | Post trek relaxation by the lakeside

Kathmandu | Wander Durbar Square and explore some of the capital’s many temples

PRODUCT RATING:

Itinerary

DAY 1: Join trip in the fascinating Nepalese capital, Kathmandu.

DAY 2: Discover the city’s bustling bazaars and fascinating temples on foot.

DAY 3: Drive to the peaceful lakeside town of Pokhara and prepare for the trek.

DAY 4: Trek along stone pathways, through forests and terraces to the village of Ghandruk.

DAY 5: Cross the Kimrong Khola by bridge before ascending then descending, to Chhomrong, the final settlement before the Sanctuary.

DAY 6: A steep climb to the ridge at Sinuwa for fine views of Machhapuchhre, the ‘Fishtail’ Mountain.

DAY 7: Trek through Bamboo to Hinku Cave and on to Deurali.

DAY 8: Enter the Sanctuary ‘gates’ between Machhapuchhre and Huinchuli and trek to Base Camp (3,720m).

DAY 9: Hike to the Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) for views of the glacier.

DAY 10: Descend through forests of bamboo to the village of Bamboo.

DAY 11: Walk through rhododendron forests full of birds to Jhinnu Danda.

DAYS Continue walking to Marque where 12–13: the trek ends. Drive to Pokhara for some post-trek relaxation.

DAY 14: Drive back to Kathmandu where the time is left free to explore or shop in the bazaars.

DAY 15: Trip ends in Kathmandu.