Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Our representative will pick you up at the international airport and drive you to the hotel. After then you will take a meandering evening walk with your guide through Kathmandu’s heritage sites, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together.

Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Today you will spend the day discovering medieval Kathmandu. Venture into Pashupatinath and visit Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupa, the Boudhanath Stupa. Later afternoon you will visit the monkey temple and then stroll around the durbar squares in the evening. Overnight stay at a hotel near Thamel.

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Ulleri (2,050m/6,725ft) : 6-7 hours

After having breakfast at your hotel you will take a morning flight to Pokhara at around 8 am. Then you will take a drive to Nayapul and start trekking alongside the Modi river to Tikhedhunga. You will be accompanied by several waterfalls on the way. You will stay overnight in a tea house in Ulleri.

Day 4 : Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020ft) : 4-5 hours

Today you will trek through dense rhododendron forests and old oak woods. You will stay overnight in a beautiful Ghorepani village.

Day 5 : Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) : 6-7 hours

Today early in the morning we will trek up to Poon hill. From here you can get panoramic views of mount Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri. After then we will trek back to Ghorepani and continue to Tadapani. You will trek through sub-tropical forests enjoying mesmerizing views of landscape and mountains. You will stay overnight in Tadapani.

Day 6 : Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 6 hours trek

Today you will trek through dense rhododendron forests and cultivated lands accompanied by beautiful waterfalls. After then you will cross a river over a suspension bridge and trek further to get to Chhomrong for staying overnight.

Day 7 : Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m/7578ft): 4 - 5 hours

Today you will cross the Chhomrong river and trek through the beautiful forest of Kuldiha. Afterward, you will trek up to the village of Sinuwa where you may stop by for tea and rest. From there you will continue trekking down to the village of Bamboo for staying overnight.

Day 8 : Bamboo to Deurali (3230m/10,595ft): 3 - 4 hours

You will continue your trek through dense Bamboo forest until reaching a tea house. From there you can get a dramatic view of the glacial river. After then you will trek up to Hinku cave, where your guide will tell you interesting stories related to this cave. You will then trek down to a river, cross it and get to Deurali village. From this village, you can get astounding views of mount Dhaulagiri and numerous snow-capped peaks. You will stay overnight in Deurali.

Day 9 : Deurali to Machapurchere BC (3700m/12135ft) Annapurna BC (4,130m/13,545ft): 5- 6 hours

Today is the most rewarding day of your trek as you will get to Machapuchare Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. You will continue trekking from Deurali through the steep rocky hill and get up to Machapuchare Base camp. From there you can get stunning views of mount Machhapuchhre, Annapurna Massif, Hiunchuli, Gandharva Chuli, and Gangapurna. After then you will trek left through the gorge and get to the hidden base camp of mount Annapurna. Annapurna Base camp is one of the most sought trekker destinations on the planet.

Day 10 : Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: 7 - 8 hours

From today you will start trekking back following the same trail. You will pass by Machapuchare base camp and get to Deurali. After then you will trek further through the village of Doban and reach Bamboo for staying overnight.

Day 11 : Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5770 ft): 5 - 6 hours

Today you will continue trekking back to Sinuwa and then trek through the forest of Kuldiha. After then you will reach the village of Chhomrong from where you will start trekking down to the Modi river valley. Along the way, you will be accompanied by beautiful subtropical forests and cultivated lands. Trekking further you will reach Jhinu Danda for staying overnight.

Day 12 : Trek to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara: 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive

Today you will trek down to Nayapul through the beautiful rhododendron forest and scattered settlements. From Nayapul you will take a bus drive to Pokhara. In Pokhara, you will stroll around the Fewa lake, and enjoy its magnificent beauty. You will stay overnight in Pokhara.

Day 13 : Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today you will take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Your guide will drive you to your hotel. You can spend the day in leisure or stroll out in the city doing amazing activities. At the end of the day, you will have a farewell dinner party from the team of Trek Around Himalayas.

Day 14 : Departure

Make the most of your last minutes in Kathmandu with breakfast in a bistro, a city walk, and additional trinket shopping. Your guide will meet you at your inn and drive you to the airport two hours before the scheduled flight.

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Khudi (800m/2,624ft) : 7-8 hours

You will take a bus driver for 6-7 hours to Khudi via Besisahar. From Khudi you will get the first view of mount Manaslu. You will stay overnight in Khudi.

Day 4 : Khudi to Sirung (2,200m/7,216ft) : 6-7 hours

Today you will trek through beautiful landscape crossing many river streams and glancing close view of mount Manaslu and Nadi Chuli peak. You will stay overnight in Sirung.

Day 5 : Sirung to Jagat (1,300m/4,265ft) : 6-7 hours

From Sirung you will descend down to Marsyangdi river through a beautiful forest with rich biodiversity. Along the river, you will cross to reach Jagat for staying overnight.

Day 6 : Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) : 7-8 hours

You will continue descending down to Dharapani via Chyamje, Sattale, and Karte through lush green Rhododendron forest crossing several river streams. Overnight stay in Dharapani.

Day 7 : Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) : 5-6 hours

This day will be a very rewarding day with beautiful mountain views of Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, and a few hot springs where you can dip to get healing. You will stay overnight at Chame.

Day 8 : Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10,824ft) : 5-6 hours

A physically demanding day through the steep rocky mountain to the dramatic vistas of Marsyangdi valley. You will enter the valley through Poungda Danda and continue the trek to lower Pisang for staying overnight.

Day 9 : Pisang to Manang : 6-7 hours

On this day you will trek to Upper Pisang via Geru. You will observe the drastic change in the environment which becomes cold and dry with rare vegetation. On the way, you will visit to Barge monastery while gazing at the wonderful mountain views of Annapurna and Pisang.

Day 10 : Acclimatization Day

Today you will take a rest at Manang for acclimatization. You can hike to Gangapurna Lake or Bhojo Gompa and spend the rest of the day embracing the epic beauty of Manang.

Day 11 : Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) : 3-4 hours

This day you will continue the trek along the Marsyangdi valley to climb out of it and get to Jarsang Khola. You will trek through grasslands, and juniper trees and reach to the village of Ghunsa. You will continue further where you will notice old Mani wall and meadows where yaks and horses graze. You will stay overnight in Yak Kharka.

Day 12 : Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft) : 3-4 hours

You will continue ascending the trek to Ledar village and then to Thorong Phedi which is the last village before Thorong La Pass. On the way, you will see beautiful views of mount Gundang, mount Syagang, Thorung Peak, and mount Khatungkan.

Day 13 : Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m/12,467ft) 7-8 hours

Today is the most strenuous day of this trek. Thorong La Pass is among the world’s highest mountain passes scaling 5416m. You will climb up to the pass take some photos, embrace the view, and make some memories. After spending a while at the Pass you will start descending down to one of the holiest Hindu temples Muktinath at the bottom of the Thorong La Pass.

Day 14 : Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft) : 4-5 hours

Early morning today you will visit Muktinath temple which is one of the most sacred Vishnu temples and a Gumba nearby. After breakfast, you will continue the trek descending down to Kagbeni and Jomsom. You will trek further to Marpha and stay overnight. Marpha village got its name for its popular apple brandy industry throughout the ages.

Day 15 : Marpha to Kalopani (2,530m/8,300ft) : 5-6 hours

You will continue trekking through beautiful Thakali villages and apple gardens along the way to Chokhopani. Next, you will continue to Kalopani gazing at the beautiful views of mount Nilgiri, Tukuche, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri. After then you will cross the river and get to Kalopani for staying overnight.

Day 16 : Kalopani to Tatopani (1,200m/3,937ft) : 6-7 hours

Today you will trek down to Ghasa. As you continue downwards you will find more vegetation, you will pass by Rupse waterfall and finally reach to Tatopani where you will immerse yourself in a natural hot spring.

Day 17 : Tatopani - Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft) : 7-8 hours

Today you will trek through the beautiful farmland of villages Shikha and Chitre and continue to the lush green rhododendron forest. You will then trek up to ridge top Ghorepani for staying overnight.

Day 18 : Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) : 6-7 hours

Very early in the morning you will trek up to Poon hill and experience the dramatic views of sunrise and the glowing mountain range. Poon hill is the most popular trekking destination in Nepal. After making some good memories in Poon hill you will trek down to Ghorepani, have breakfast and continue to Tadapani through the lush green rhododendron forest and several streams. You will stay overnight in Tadapani.

Day 19 : Tadapani to Pokhara (827m/2,789ft) : 5-6 hours

You will continue the trekking through dense rhododendron forest accompanied by breathtaking views of mountains and landscape. You will pass by beautiful Ghandruk village and further trek down to Birethati. From there you will trek to Nayapul and take a bus drive to Pokhara. You will stay overnight in a hotel in Lakeside Pokhara.

Day 20 : Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today you will take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Your guide will drive you to your hotel. You can spend the day in leisure or stroll out in the city doing amazing activities. At the end of the day, you will have a farewell dinner party from the team of Trek Around Himalayas.

Day 21 : Departure

Make the most of your last minutes in Kathmandu with breakfast in a bistro, a city walk, and additional trinket shopping. Your guide will meet you at your inn and drive you to the airport two hours before the scheduled flight.