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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

15 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.8
13 traveler reviews
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek - Explore!
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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Wind down and relax by the icy lakeside of Pokhara
  • Delve into culture and visit Tibetan villages
  • Stroll through Durbar Square and temples of Kathmandu
  • Trek through alpine scenery for Annapurna Sanctuary

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 Trek briefing; walking tour of old Kathmandu
  3. Day 3 Drive to Pokhara; prepare for trek
  4. Day 4 Drive to Kiwl; trek on stone steps to Ghandruk
  5. Day 5 Hike via Taulung to Chhomrong
  6. Day 6 Trek through rhododendron forest to Dovan
  7. Day 7 Trek past waterfalls and bamboo forest to Deurali
  8. Day 8 Trek to Machhapucchre Base Camp (3720m)
  9. Day 9 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m); descend to Machhapucchre Base Camp
  10. Day 10 Descend to Bamboo
  11. Day 11 Trek to Jhinnu Danda via Chhomrong
  12. Day 12 Walk to Samrung and drive to Nayapul. Then drive on to Pokhara
  13. Day 13 Free day in Pokhara to relax
  14. Day 14 Drive to Kathmandu
  15. Day 15 Trip ends in Kathmandu
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What's Included

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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

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Number of tours

441

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · April 6th, 2023
    Reaching the Annapurna Sanctuary.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 10th, 2023
    Each day of the trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary was different and full of wonderful views. The trek was more difficult than I expected and my legs felt like they were filled with lead at times. However, the fact that the going was hard added to the sense of achievement when we reached the highest point on the trek.
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    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 18th, 2023
    Trekking up to Annapurna Base camp in the snow as dawn broke over the mountains.
    Trip date: April 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 19th, 2023
    The scenery was absolutely amazing and definitely a once in a lifetime experience - the power of the mountains was incredible and it didn't feel too touristy at all. Our tour leader Santosh and his 2IC Prem really made the trip special - more to come later on that one
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2023
    The final walk up to the Sanctuary, the time spent there and the walk back to the teahouse at MBC were particular highlights
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 7th, 2023
    Walking up the to Annapurna Base Camp before sunrise in the starlight, magical. Watching the dawn reach Annapurna I. The spectacular scenery generally. The teahouses and the food, they were both wonderful. And seeing grey langurs in the forest.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 12th, 2023
    Watching sunrise at Annapurna base camp a once in a lifetime experience.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    The scenery in the mountains - nothing beats that.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 20th, 2023
    The mountain views, really stunning scenery. Kathmandu was lovely too and the people friendly, excellent trip.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    Getting closer and closer to the mountains. Seeing the sun rise on the mountains Walking to the Annapurna base camp starting out in the dark under the stars and slowing seeing daylight appear as you get closer to base camp and then watching the sunrise whilst being in the centre of it all
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    Trip date: October 2023
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15 days
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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