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ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK
20 nights / 21 days
 
For a short trek with few altitude problems, The Annapurna Region provides you with unparalleled  access to spectacular horizons of snow peaks. If you do not have the time to trek around the Annapurnas then the Sanctuary is your perfect choice .The approach to the sanctuary is through an ever-changing landscapes of rice fields, misty forests & tiny local villages . Then go explore the surrounding glaciers and view points!
 
ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1350m)
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport  and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Kathamandu. (
3- 4hrs/1350m)
Half day sightseeing of Kathamandu. O/N at hotel

Day 03: Kathmandu-Pokhara
(Drive 6 hrs, fly 30 minute/960 m)
Drive by tourist bus or fly. O/N at hotel. Total distance 210 kms.

Day 04: Pokhara – Birethanti
(1140 m) – Ulleri (Drive 2 hrs & trek 4 hrs/2070m)
 Walk through the lush, green Modi river valley, pass waterfalls with plunge pools. Ascend steep staircase to Magar village of Ulleri (2070). Where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the valley below and the peaks of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Day 05: Ulleri - Ghorepani
(5-6hrs hrs/ 2850m )
A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields. As the trail climbs higher, you walk up beside river through refreshing cool oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani.

Day 06: Ghorepani - Tadapani
(5-6 hrs/2660m )
Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life. A short early-morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular  Mountain panorama . Tadapani is known for sunset views over of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

Day 07: Tadapani – Chhomrung (4-5 hrs/
2030m)
The trail drops down from Tadapani, through dense rhododendron forest. From Ghandrung there are good views of the upper Modi valley. The route starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and continues up to the village of Chhumrung.

Day 08: Chhumrung -Himalayan Hotel
(6-7 hrs/2920m)
Walk through the forest to Kuldi Ghar, before the route goes steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the gorge. Then the track winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. Camping above Himalaya Hotel.

Day 09: Himalaya–Machhapuchre Base camp (
4-5 hrs/3720 m)
The track remains on the west bank of the Modi, now flowing through a more open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp from  spectacular panorama of mountains can be seen. We either camp here or continue northwest, staying above the glacial moraine.

Day 10: Machhapuchre - Annapurna Base Camp (
3 hrs/4130)
The route begins on a broad grassy path, before climbing over lateral moraine and down to the beautiful ablation valley. Reach the Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) The best views are probably obtained from the crest of the moraine, which we follow until it is cut through by the glacier flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north

Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp- Bamboo (
7 hrs/2300 m)
Descend down after beautiful view of Annapurnas during the Sunrise and back down with good memories of trip along the Modi river path, which climbed going up.

Day 12: Bamboo – Jhinuwa (Hot spring) (
6 hrs/1400m)
The trail passes the small village of Khuldi Gahr, before continuing through rhododendron and bamboo fields to the Alpine-style village of Chhomrung. Stony steps climb steeply to Kabre Chautara and soon after we turn off for Landrung, leaving the Ghandrung path dropping away towards the Jhinuwa.

Day 13: Jhinuwa- Pothana
(6-7 hrs/1900m) After an easy descent to the Gurung village of Landrung, the trail crosses a pass before arriving at the tiny village of Dhampus, perched high on a ridge.

Day 14: Pothana-Dhampus- Pokhara

Duration: 2hrs walk & 1 hrs drive
Height: 960m It’s a short trek down to Phedi via Dhampus village with good views of mountains, where we meet the road and drive back to Pokhara with private transport.

Day 15: Drive Pokhara-Kathamandu (6hrs drive or 30minute fly/1350 m).
 
(After this trek, an extension tour for Jungle safari, Rafting and pilgrimage tour to Lumbini(birth place of Buddha ) can be organized .)
 
 
   
         
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