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The shortest, most scenic and stunning base camp trek in all Himalaya range
Great bio-diversity from climate, vegetation and landscapes as well local cultures
Walk from low sub-tropical to cooler alpine hills and towards arctic cold zone
Fascinating views of Annapurna Himalaya from start to the end of trekking
Beautiful walk around Gurung farm villages and into picturesque sanctuary
Kathmandu Airport (Google Map)
Grand Canora Flagstaff
Annapurna base camp and scenic sanctuary trekking, the best and shortest adventure in all Himalaya range. Trekkers will be amazed and surprised, wherein this world that one can reach from warm low sub-tropical climate to arctic zone of ice and glaciers in less than week walk.
The southern region of great Annapurna Himalaya range is very unique, where the green lush rain forest meets the glacier and ice-fall. Truly a mind-blowing experience to enjoy on Annapurna Base Camp and Scenic Sanctuary Trekking.
Most people in the is world are unaware that Mt. Annapurna-I, was the first
8,000 m mountain ever climbed by French Expedition in the 1950’s, three years before Mt. Everest was conquered by Tenzing and Hillary.
Annapurna base camp with another unique and specialty the only eight thousand meter base camp in whole Himalaya, that provides trekkers and adventurer with facilities of a warm and nice lodge in the heart of massive Annapurna Himalaya range of high mountains, where rooms face grand views of snow-capped peaks, that is why Annapurna base camp and scenic sanctuary top’s all adventure destinations in Himalaya.
A great scenic and cultural trek suitable for all types of people and age group from young children to elderly people, with not much problem of catching high altitude sickness or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
On this trek reaching maximum altitude at above 4, 130 m and 13, 549 feet high starting from low and below 1,000 meters, elevation gain gradually as trek progress, where trekkers get slowly acclimatized on spending overnights at designated places and certain heights.
Annapurna Base Camp and scenic Sanctuary begins from famous and most beautiful Pokhara, a city of charm and beauty enriched with calm serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes that catches the reflection of massive Annapurna Himalayan peaks.
Short drive to reach on the foothills, as the walk starts with a climb to large Chomrong village, the last permanent human settlement of indigenous Gurung people, the main tribes of Annapurna Himalaya region.
From Chomrong onwards to Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp where trekkers can enjoy overnight stop in local lodges at Bamboo, Dovan, Deurali a temporary settlements located in a gorge of Modi River, fed from the glaciers of Annapurna Mountains.
An interesting walk into rhododendron, oak, and pine with some bamboo thickets on reaching at Modi River gorge, as trek progress heading higher to reach at Machhapuchare Base Camp in short MBC.
MBC located on a high ridge beneath towering North Face of Machhapuchare Himal, the famous peak with twin summit that appears a shape of a Fish Tail.
A virgin unclimbed peaks in the whole Himalayan range.
Machhapuchare Base Camp, where beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary starts all the way to Annapurna base camp, as the walk takes you high up on a scenic plateau known as Annapurna Sanctuary enclosed by series of peaks of Annapurna Mountains range.
Where Annapurna Base Camp situated at the end of this picturesque sanctuary, a nice pleasant walk in between stunning peaks on both sides of the trail to reach the main highlight of the adventure.
At Annapurna base camp on the highest spot of the journey, within the massive mountain range of Annapurna Himalaya and in the comfort of nice lodge with cozy rooms facing marvelous scenery of zagged peaks.
From Annapurna base camp return journey takes you to long descend back into tall green tree lines and lush vegetation, slowly our adventurous walks end on a road head for an exciting short drive to Pokhara.
Where our overwhelming adventure Annapurna Base Camp and scenic Sanctuary trek complete by the simmering Phewa Lake in Pokhara, a lively city of natural beauty.
Best time for Annapurna Base Camp and Scenic Sanctuary Trekking:
Nearly all months of the year, except wet months of monsoon season from June to August, the best popular time is in the spring and autumn season and in early winter.
Springtime starts in Nepal Himalaya from March to May, where pretty wild-flowers are in full seasonal bloom includes various species of beautiful flowers. Trek in spring more enjoyable and interesting with the backdrop of clear mountain views.
Next best months from September to early December during autumn and pre-winter seasons, where days are clear with bright blue sky with magnificent views of high snow-capped peaks.
But the days are much shorter with sunlight hours, and much cold morning and evening time, with bright starry sky in the night time chances of snow during autumn and pre-winter sometimes.
Day 01: Main arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
Day 03: Drive (or fly) to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hours journey (30 mins by air)
Day 04: Drive beyond Nayapul walk to Chomrong village 2,170 m- 06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m – 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp (MBC) 3,700 m – 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m – 03 hrs.
Day 08: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m – 06 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Jhinu village 1,780 m a place with natural Hot Spring – 06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to the road head and drive to Pokhara-05 hrs.
Day 11: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 12: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Main arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal via respective and various international airlines, you will be received by company staff and guide for a short drive to your hotels.
Located within the heart of Kathmandu city around interesting areas at Thamel, an exciting location where most good hotels are situated.
On reaching your hotel check into your rooms, after refreshing rest meet the other members of the trek on the hotel lobby where our guide/leader will brief you regarding do’s and don’ts during your time in Nepal and on treks.
Provides information on local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. Evening enjoy welcome dinner with all members of Annapurna Base Camp and Scenic Sanctuary Trek, in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant.
Morning after breakfast join in for sightseeing tour around places of great cultural and historical interest where most old monuments listed in world heritage sites.
Tour takes you in the main area of Kathmandu city visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), and towards oldest Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and at the largest stupa of Bouddhanath includes tour of Pashupatinath Temple.
After an interesting and enjoyable day back to the hotel with time for preparation for the trek and drive to Pokhara.
Enjoy early breakfast and then enjoy the overland journey to reach around Nepal at beautiful Pokhara, a renowned tourist city where most treks to Annapurna and Western Himalaya starts and ends.
Types of transport depending upon the size of the group in private cars, coach, or on the tourist bus to reach scenic Pokhara.
An interesting drive of 5 to 6 hours on 220 k.m distance, a great opportunity to observe Nepalese farm villages and towns as ride reach Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the calm Phewa Lake. Most good hotels are located by the Lakeside offer super views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak.
(By air to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu of 30 minutes scenic flight)
Enjoy exciting morning drive of few hours after having breakfast at a hotel in Pokhara, and then ready for an interesting drive to start our adventure to Annapurna base camp.
Drive leads on the outskirt of Pokhara valley with constant views of Annapurna mountain range, with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the Fish-Tail peak as the ride continues past farm villages and town to reach on the bottom of a hill.
After ending the drive, walk to cross a long suspension bridge to reach at Jhinu village with uphill on stone steps for few hours to reach a large Chomrong village for overnight stop.
After a pleasant overnight in Chomrong, morning walk begins with short descend to a bridge over Chomrong River, as climb takes to Sinuwa a small settlement with few lodges and shops.
From this high spot on a winding path, as the walk takes you within cool pine and rhododendron forest, as the trail leads to short downhill to reach a small nice settlement named Bamboo due to thick bamboo stalks surroundings.
A lovely spot with a number of nice lodges, from here slow climb to overnight stop at Dovan, located in a gorge above Modi raging River.
From Dovan onward morning on winding uphill trail just above Modi River and within tall tree lines for some time till walk takes you at Himalaya Hotel located close to a big overhanging cave called Hinko, which is at the bottom of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli peaks.
Walk continues to reach over ablation of old glacier sections, and then short climb to reach a nice place with few good lodges at Deurali, for possible lunch stop.
After Deurali walk leads towards raging Modi River upstream as climb takes you to steep uphill, where tree lines disappear for short alpine shrubs and bush and finally ending our day walk at Machhapuchare base camp / MBC for overnight halt.
Machhapuchare base camp, stands right beneath towering North Face of majestic Machhapuchare Himal, the famous peak with twin summit that looks like a Fish Tail, a virgin and unclimbed peaks of Himalaya.
MBC is the entrance to scenic Annapurna Sanctuary a short morning walk of few hours to reach our main highlight at Annapurna base camp, located in the heart of massive Annapurna Himalaya and beautiful Sanctuary, surrounded with an array of high snow-capped peaks.
At Annapurna base camp for lunch and overnight stop, with rest of the afternoon free at leisure to enjoy the marvelous scenery of Mountain-scape, with Mt. Annapurna-I at 8,091 m towers high above base camp.
The first 8,000 meter Peak ever climbed in 1950 by French Expeditions, three years ahead than world highest Mt. Everest was conquered in 1953, at base camp enjoy views of never-ending series of mountain range.
Return journey on the same scenic trail on much downhill following the Modi River from its glacial source downstream.
Enjoying the best of lifetime experience at Annapurna base camp as walk heads into a deep gorge of Modi River to reach at Bamboo, a nice little spot for overnight in the lodge with the sound of a raging river.
From this place Bamboo, a short steep up and on the gradual winding path into a forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees to reach a river, with last final climb of the day to the top of Chomrong village.
With time for a refreshing break or lunch stop, continue afternoon walk on a downhill to last overnight halt on high hills at Jhinu, a nice small village with refreshing natural hot spring just 30 minutes’ walk to reach the warm pools near on the bank of Modi River.
The last and final day of trekking, morning enjoy breakfast then short walk downhill to a bridge or further.
Where walk ends on a road-head for drive to reach at Pokhara, as the ride takes you within low warm farm areas, as drive enters Pokhara valley and the city area towards Lake Side and then check into your hotel. After a great enjoyable and scenic adventure on the hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
After overnight at beautiful Pokhara by its serene lake along with fantastic views of Annapurna Himalaya, enjoy early breakfast and depart from the hotel for the exciting overland journey on interesting highway to reach back at Kathmandu.
On checking into your hotel rooms, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with Nepalese folk dance programs to entertain you while with your last dinner in Nepal.
(By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu 30 minutes of short scenic flight)
Finally, final day nears for departure from amazing Nepal, a country of Himalayan wonders with colorful culture, our staff, and guide transfer you to the airport for final departures home-ward.
After a most memorable adventure and great experience on Annapurna Base Camp and Scenic Sanctuary Trekking.
