Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking

Main attraction
Mid -hills cultural area, inhabited by Gurung, Magar, Brahmin and kshetri castes, Dramatic views of Annapurna and fishtail on the way to and from Base Camp. Vast range of bio-diversity on the trail conserved wild life and vegetation, natural hot spring.

Accessibility
Fly or drive to Pokhara, by land 7 hr. drive and by air 30 minute. Morning transfer to trailhead and start the trek, after the trek again drive back to Pokhara from take out point.

The Route
Max. Altitude 4180 m. about 5-6 hr. gentle walking per day, trek starts after breakfast, moderate trail.

Facility
Teahouse lodges, managed by ACAP and eco-aware local people. Tented camping trip also can be organized, safe drinking water project facilities.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathamndu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Early morning fly or drive to Pokhara and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Drive to trailhead Phedi trek to Pothana Deurali (2150m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 04: Pothana Deurali trek to Hot spring (1750m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 05: Hot spring hike to Sinwa (2350m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 06: Sinwa hike to Himalaya (2900m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 07: Himalaya (2900m) hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 08: MBC (3720m hike to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 09: ABC (4130m) trek back to Bamboo (2340m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 10: Bamboo (2340m) trek back to Chhomrong (2170m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 11: Chhomrong (2170m) trek to Tadapani (2600m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 12: Tadapani (2600m) trek to Ghorepani (2800m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 13: Ghorepani (2800m) trek down to Tikhedhunga (1540m) overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 14: Tikhedhunga (1540m) trek to Nayapul (1070m) & drive back to Pokhara
Day 15: After breakfast drive to Chitwan National park and lunch at resort program start same day.
Day 16: Full day of wildlife activities inside the Chitwan National Park. Jungle safari on elephant-back or by jeep, river canoeing, jungle walk and cultural program in the evening.
Day 17: Early morning bird watching in the park. After breakfast drive back to Kathamndu.
Day 18: International departure.

Given Package includes the following services:

• Airport pick up and drop services.
• Private transport for trekking trailhead and after trekking ending point.
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Kathmandu/Pokhara flight or drive and Pokhara to Chitwan and Chitwan to Kathamndu by tourist bus service.
• Authorized trekking guide, porters, and accommodation in teahouse lodges.
• Three meals a day during the trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Trekking guide and Porter insurance fee, meals and allowances
• 2-nights/3 days Chitwan Jungle safari program activities, accommodation, full board service and park entry fee.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry fee.
• First-aid service and Govt. tax, VAT etc...

Package does not include:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• International airport tax.
• Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled
• Drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc….