Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Adventure
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 15 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-11151
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Stay overnight at Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by mountains
- Explore the Annapurna Sanctuary, a huge amphitheatre formed by glistening peaks
- Enjoy sunrise views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare and the Annapurnas from Poon Hill
- Trek through magnificent forests, terraced fields and pretty villages
- Spend time in historic Kathmandu and lakeside Pokhara
Discover the Annapurna range, a vast Himalayan massif where several peaks top 7,000m (22,965ft). It’s home to a natural amphitheatre known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, formed by mountain giants including Annapurna 1, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Fang and Machhapuchhare. Our trek starts through forested hills before arriving into the Sanctuary, where we enjoy panoramic views of the colossal Annapurna peaks. We have a day to explore this breath-taking mountain arena before returning to Pokhara via a different route.
Why trek with Exodus? One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal A carefully designed itinerary to minimise long road journeys and maximise comfort and ascent rates on the trails Exodus annually commissions independent air-safety audits on domestic carriers in Nepal and only use those approved as part of the audit Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselves
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
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Day 2: Fly to Pokhara and on to Naya Pul; short walk to Birethanthi
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Day 3: Climb to lower Banthanti
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Day 4: Ascend through rhododendron forests to Upper Ghorepani
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Day 5: Optional early morning ascent of Poon Hill for incredible views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare and Dhaulagiri at sunrise. After breakfast, we head through rhododendron forests to Chuili
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Day 6: Descend to the Kyumnu river and climb up into the Modi River valley to Chhomrong
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Day 7: Trek up the Modi River valley towards the Annapurna Sanctuary; overnight in Dobhan
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Day 8: Continue up the valley to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
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Day 9: Explore the high alpine wilderness of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Stay at Annapurna Base Camp
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Day 10: Descend back down the valley to Bamboo
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Day 11: Ascend and descend stone steps to Chhomrong. Descend steeply through terraces to Jhinnudanda
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Day 12: Trek to Sinwai; transfer from Naya Pul to Pokhara
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Day 13: Free day in Pokhara
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Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu
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Day 15: End Kathmandu
- Four nights in standard hotels and 10 nights in teahouses
- All breakfasts
- All transport and listed activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)
- Morning bed-tea on trek
- Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
- Full porterage throughout trek
- Exodus kitbag
- Trekking permit and national park fees
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu and Pokhara only)
- Visas and vaccinations
- Sleeping bag (possible hire in advance through Exodus)
- Down jacket (possible hire in advance through Exodus)
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Annapurna Sanctuary Trek tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceAnnapurna Sanctuary Trek tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Annapurna Sanctuary Trek tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.