Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

The trek known as Annapurna Sanctuary or Annapurna Base Camp runs through the deep Modi Khola valley until its source in the spectacular high-altitude circus that closes it with the Annapurna peaks as a backdrop and the beautiful Machhapuchhre watching over all our steps from the east side.

Many agencies do this trek by the direct route, that is, following the most basic itinerary that can be done in about 8 days returning by the same way. However, the whole area is too interesting to skip it in a quick trek. For us to do a trek is not just to walk, but it is a unique opportunity to enter a diversity of landscapes and above all cultures, making our journey an experience.

Our itinerary begins in the west with the ascent of Poon Hill, a small mountain with one of the most splendid and wide views of the Himalayas that you will keep in your retinas. We then head to the beautiful village of Ghandruk, from where we enter the valley that ends with the Annapurna I of 8091 meters high. On the way back we turn towards Jhinu Danda where we can enjoy a well-deserved hot-spring bath in its thermal water pools right next to the tumultuous river. From there, avoiding the side most damaged by the construction of new “roads”, we go through Landruk and Tolka to the Australian Camp as a final gift to our route.

During the whole trek, we pass through different ecosystems, from rice fields, small villages and farms with a rich human environment mostly of Gurung ethnicity, to the white peaks of more than 8 thousand meters of altitude, passing through bamboo forests and rhododendrons, through an incredibly deep valley bathed by countless and very high waterfalls.

* If you arrive in Kathmandu in the morning, you could fly to Pokhara today if necessary.

FULL TRIP according program
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Welcome on arrival

·       All transfers and trips by private vehicle

·       Flight Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu

·       2 nights with breakfast in Pokhara

·       2 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 8 pax

·       1 porter each 2 or 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       During the trek hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

In option for late returning flights on the last day, we can keep one room during the day in order you can have a shower before long flight back home.

JUST TREK with no services out of the trek itinerary in Kathmandu or Pokhara
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Transfers by private vehicle to starting trek point and from ending trek point

·       Accommodation in lodges and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 8 pax

·       1 porter each 2 or 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       Tips to staff

·       Any service out of the trek

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers in full format as described in the program.
If you prefer, you can contract only the trek, from the pick-up at your accommodation to the return. Without services outside the trek.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

As we have already said, this trek can be shortened at the convenience of the traveller, but it can also be lengthened, linking with the Mardi Himal for example if you still have legs.

In the whole area of Ghandruk, they are building rough roads for jeeps to give more quality of life to its inhabitants, therefore, the foot-paths are being affected in a different way, but this does not detract from the itinerary. In any case, the jeep can also be used to reach, for example, Ghorepani, and cut out days.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed considering that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itineraries, Kathmandu and Pokhara staying are the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to your taste, needs and preferences.

You can book the full trip or just the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer several options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.