Annapurna Sanctuary Trek – 14 Days

Upon your arrival, a team member representing Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening, you will attend a welcome dinner, where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine that will introduce you to Nepal’s food culture, at the hotel hosted by Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure. You will stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Dinner

We will have a guided tour of several of the most historical and spiritual attractions of Kathmandu, which are are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will be visiting Durbar Square, sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the famous Swayambhunath (also known as ‘Monkey Temple’) and Boudhanath, which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon, We will get our equipment checked at night by our leader, get and be introduced to our fellow trekkers and discuss our trip. We stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast

We will be taking an early morning flight to Pokhara. On our flight, we will be graced by beautiful scenes of the Himalayas from the right side of the airplane. After landing in Pokhara airport, we will have a 1 hour and 20 minutes drive to Naya Pul, where we will begin our trek. We will pass through beautiful forests, sometimes on the carvel trail on the side of the cliff. We will cross the Bhurungdi river to the village of Tikhedhunga, after lunch. We will then test our stamina and energy with thousands of steps and boulders that continue to go upward at the Ulleri Hill. We will reach Ulleri by late afternoon. We stay the night in Ulleri.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will ascend to Ghorepani village, after having our breakfast. Ghorepani is an interesting place where the locals put on small shops and stalls to sell their local products and crafts. The town consists of two parts: one in a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We will be stopping at the higher part of Ghorepani village that will offer spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, which will include Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. The higher altitude of Ghorepani will begin to feel chilly come evening. We stay the night in Ghorepani.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will make an early morning ascend along the steep trail to our destination, Poon Hill (3,210m), to catch the sunrise over the Himalayas. It is a fantastic pint to observe and enjoy the amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains (including the close view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges). The peaks covered with snow will surround us with glowing morning light. We will take photographs and have coffee or tea or hot beverage and return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we will be heading east and climb a nearby bridge. We start our descent through the red rhododendron forests, pass by thrilling waterfalls along the way and reach our destination where we will be spending our night, Tadapani.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our trek here starts with a descent through a large Rhododendron forest. Our trail opens up to beautiful terraced fields as the forest trail comes to an end. From here, we will climb uphill for about 5 km and pass waterfalls and reach a suspension bridge (very common in hilly and mountainous regions of Nepal). We ascend a few more miles and downhill again before reaching our destination for the day, Chhomrang. Chhomrang is a beautiful village right below the massive Annapurna. We stay the night in Chhomrang.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We make our way down via 2500 stone steps and cross the bridge over Chhomrong Khola. From here, we climb up to Sinuwa. After that, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar. Next, it is an easy downhill walk to Bamboo. We stay overnight in Bamboo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We pass through a bamboo forest, which is damp and cold, then make our way up steadily with a few steep sections. The way up is a steep climb through a drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here, we can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetation is scattered, allowing incredible views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock-face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls. We stay overnight in Deurali.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over the mountain side, as the hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp requires great effort. From Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we get outstanding and rewarding views (for our effort) of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with other mountains such as Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna. The path widens as we make our way to the Annapurna sanctuary, from where we get sensational views of almost vertical south face of Annapurna facing us. From here, we get to take in the mesmerizing views of the mountains once again. We stay overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Annapurna Base Camp, we make our way back towards Bamboo. The trek is downhill, so it should not be a tedious one. We will have the serene landscape of the mountains to accompany us. We stay overnight in Bamboo.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Bamboo, it is a trek upwards to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then we climb the stone steps down to Chhomrong. After that, the trail descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will rest for the night. Today, we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs, which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda, to soothe our aching body. We stay overnight in Jhinu Danda.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal, on our way to Naya Pul from Jhinu Danda. We will have lunch on the way. The trek will conclude at Naya Pul, from where we drive to Pokhara. We stay overnight in Pokhara.
Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

We fly back to Kathmandu in the afternoon. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted back to our hotel. We can enjoy the day freely, go shopping, or explore any landmarks we might have missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To celebrate our wonderful journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. We stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Our journey and time together in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our flight. On your way back home, you can plan your next adventure in this beautiful country of Nepal with Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure.
Included meal: Breakfast