Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

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OVERVIEW

Introduction

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (4130m). It is the shortest major trek in Nepal for true trekkers who enjoy a short trek to utilize short break. We can say it a short trekking route because the length of the trek is 8-12 days.

The difficulty level is moderate anyone to have done trekking in their lifetime will find this trek route easy. Our trekking starts from the major tourist destination of Nepal Pokhara (which is categorized as a mesmerizing city in Nepal). The best season for trekking is October to December or March and April. This trekking route attracts many trekkers from different corners of the world to appreciate its beauty.

To exchange the culture of Nepal with you, one of the many resident people inhabit in this area is Gurung people who will create the “home away from home environment” for your comfort zone. The main part to be remembered your lifetime is that you can have tea catching the wonderful view of sunshine over the Annapurna which lies in the south this is an incredible part of this trek that should not be missed by a trekker in their lifetime.

This trekking route is well –known among trekkers because of its unique beauty and also has a spiritual significance among both Hindu and Buddhist. It is believed that this point (trekking route) is said to be the doorway of the god Shiva.

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ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu. You will be picked by our company staff and dropped to your hotel. After being fresh our representative will discuss about the trip.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (800m / 2624ft)

After having breakfast we will drive to Pokhara parsing the ravishing views of hills from Kathmandu on the way to Pokhara. We will reach Pokhara taking 7 to 7.5hrs on the bus. You will be satisfied with the elegance of the heaven of Nepal. We will spend our night there.
Day 03:Trek to Tolka (1700m / 5576 ft) 5-6.5 hours walk

We will start our day with breakfast and drive to Phedi and start our trek to Tolka(1810m). Then we will start our trek toward Tolka after trekking 5 to 6.5 hrs from Phedi. We will stay our night there.
Day 04:Trek to Chhomrong (2100m / 6888 ft) 5 – 6.5 hours walk

In the morning having breakfast we will move toward our today's destination Chhomrong. Chhomrong is in the nerve center in the way of our trekking route its beauty is incomplete without mentioning its hospitable peoples. Here we can exchange our culture. People inhabiting here also run evening culture show with a lot of enthusiasm. We will spend our night here.
Day 05:Trek to Dovan (2630m / 8626ft) 5-5.5 hours walk

Our days start with a cup of tea viewing the beauty of the Chhomrong village. Start our trek to Dovan after walking 5-5.5 hrs we will reach our destination.
Day 06:Trek to Deurali (3230m / 10594ft) 6-7.5 hrs walk.

We will have a long day today. We will have to trek 6-7.5 hrs. We will start our day with breakfast enjoying the view of Dovan and enjoy the view on the way to Deurali( this word is delighted by the women in Nepal which mean the place where they get love). We will spend our night there.
Day 07:Trek to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) (4130m / 13546ft), 5-6 hrs walk.

Most of your trekking was for this trek in the past few days. We will leave the Deurali in the morning. Trekking toward ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) will be the lifetime memory that is not only be stored in the mind but in your heart
Day 08:Trek down to Dovan / Bamboo (2310m / 7577ft) 6-7.5hrs walk.

Way down through the Rhododendron forest you will live the precious moment which might be the dream for others. from the top of Annapurna Base Came to the bottom Dovan will be the best trek in your life. We will spend our night there.
Day 09:Trek to Ghandruk (1940m)

From the Dovan night stay, we will move towards our new destination Ghandruk which is also famous for the inhabitants living there. Here we can find the cultural museum as well as a monastery known as “Gurung Heritage”. We will spend our night there.
Day 10:Ghandruk – Pokhara

Today we will start our trek in the morning after having breakfast. We will walk to Nayapul and drive toward Pokhara. During the evening we will visit some of the famous lakes and stay our night in Pokhara.
Day11: Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight/Tourist Bus

After having our breakfast in Pokhara we will head toward Kathmandu.

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COST

TRIP INFO

Trek Overview

Trek Duration: 8-12 days

Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate

Highest Altitude: 4130 m (13550ft)

Accommodation: lodge/ hotel/ homestay

Transportation: private vehicle on the road to Pokhara or flight

Best season: October to December or march to April

Per Day walk: minimum 5hrs. to maximum 8hrs.

Trip Highlights

Tea while admiring the beauty of Annapurna( one of the top fifteen Himal in the north-central part of Nepal which comes among the top 15 peaks all over the world (8000m).
Exchanging the cultural values with Nepalese.
Thrilling experience while trekking.
Way down through the Rhododendron forest you will live the precious moment which might be the dream for others.
Attend various cultural programs
Traditional meals of Dhal Bhat and tarkari
Hospitable nature of the Nepali

WHAT IS INCLUDED

1. On registered and experienced local trekking guide.
2. Sharing one porter between two trekkers to carry your main pack (weight limit 20kg)
3. All meals: lunch, breakfast, dinner during the trekking.
4. Tea, coffee, cookies, and fresh fruits are served during the trekking.
5. Kathmandu – Pokhara bus ticket.
6. All necessary trekking permits for the trekking.
7. All government taxes, vat, and office service charge.
8. A registered as well as experienced Annapurna Sanctuary trekking guide
9. First Aids Kit.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

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MAP

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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

RECOMMENDED TREKKING GEARS

Trekking without any necessary gear can be very harmful and won’t be easy. No one wants to get hurt in a remote and distant area where there’s no proper health care. So to make your trekking safer and as well as trouble-free, we have enlisted some of the necessary gears that you need to acknowledge before heading for trekking is the highlands.

NECESSARY TREKKING GEARS

Here are some of the trekking gears which will be there to assist us while climbing any kind of mountain trails weather be steep or narrow. These trekking gears are extremely useful and are handy so make sure you have it in your checking list.

Trekking sticks
Quick-drying pants and shorts.
Jackets and thermal suit to outcast cold
Rainwear (jacket and pants.
Duffle bags
Plastic boots and crampons
Mountaineering ice axes
Climbing helmets (optional)

PERSONAL ITEMS CLOTHING

It’s very necessary to wear the outfit according to the situation and place. So here are some of the essential clothing gears required for trekking.

Warm, insulated jacket or vest
Fleece pants
Warm hat
Bandana (if necessary)
Boots or shoes suited to the terrain
Socks (synthetic or wool)
Extra clothing (beyond the minimum expectation)
Spare plastics or Ziplock bags to distinct clean clothes and dirty clothes.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

It’s very essential to take your own health and hygiene from the new weather condition. So here are some of the apparatus that might be needed while the trekking period.

Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Sanitation trowel (if no washroom)
Baby wipes
Sun Hat
Toilet Paper
Urinary products
Sanitizers and alcohol wipes

TECHNICAL MATERIALS

To capture moments, to withdraw money, and to trek in a very efficient manner here are some technical gears that should be packed.

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