27 September-7 October 202611 days · Filling fast
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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
From lush foothills to a natural amphitheatre encircled by some of Nepal’s most beautiful peaks.
Journey overview
A considered route through Annapurna, Nepal.
This compact journey delivers remarkable variety: stone villages, rhododendron forest, bamboo ravines, and the extraordinary cirque of Annapurna Base Camp. It is an ideal first Himalayan trek for active travellers.
Sunrise at Annapurna Base CampMachhapuchhre Base CampGurung villages and forest trailsNatural hot springs at Jhinu
Day by day
Sample itinerary
Mountain conditions shape every journey. Your guide may adjust timings to protect the group and make the most of the trail.
Days 1-2Pokhara to Chhomrong+
Drive into the foothills and walk through terraces toward the gateway village of Chhomrong.
Days 3-5Bamboo forest and Himalaya+
Climb through cool forest as the valley narrows and the high peaks draw closer.
Days 6-7The Sanctuary+
Pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp and enter the immense natural amphitheatre of Annapurna Base Camp.
Days 8-9Descend to Jhinu+
Retrace the valley through forest and rest in the riverside hot springs.
Days 10-11Return to Pokhara+
Finish the trail through lower villages and celebrate beside Phewa Lake.
What’s included
Support from Kathmandu to the trail.
Licensed local trekking guide
Tea-house accommodation
All meals during the trek
Ground transfers and permits
Porter support and first-aid kit
Upcoming departures
Choose a date or request your own.
Scheduled groups stay small. Private departures are available for two or more guests.
Good to know
Important trip notes.
Altitude and fitness +
This is a high-altitude walking journey. Previous mountaineering experience is not required, but regular hill training and a gradual itinerary are essential.
Weather and transport +
Mountain weather can delay flights and change trail conditions. Keep flexibility after the trek and follow your guide’s operational decisions.
Insurance and documents +
You need travel insurance covering trekking to 4,130 m, emergency evacuation, medical care, cancellation, and interruption.
Not normally included +
International flights, Nepal visa, personal equipment, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, guide tips, and costs created by itinerary changes outside our control.
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