Annapurna Sanctuary trek

Classic Annapurna Trekking to hidden alpine amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp along with Poonhill 180 degree Panaroma.

Classic Annapurna Trekking to hidden alpine amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp along with Poonhill 180 degree Panaroma following the traditional route.

The Annapurna Sanctuary trek, also known as Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) trek, is a powerhouse­—it’s one of the shortest major treks in Nepal and gets up close and personal with some of the biggest mountains. There is a good mix of high mountains and Himalayan culture on this trek. The Annapurna Himal lies between the two river valleys of Kali Gandaki and the Marsyangdi forming a solid mountain bastion. In its span of 40 miles, it encompasses some twelve peaks higher than 7000 m and numerous other  over 6000 m. 

Your journey into this spectacular region begins with a drive to Pokhara city and trek start point of Nayapul. The fascinating trek starts from the lowland bamboo forests and rhododendrons before making it up through the Modi khola gorge into the mountain amphitheater. In its span of 40 miles this high glacial basin is wild Himalayan country ringed by ten of the most impressive peaks in Nepal, including Annapurna South 7219m, Annapurna I 8091m , Annapurna II  and Machapuchare 6993m (aka Fishtail mountain). If you visit the Annapurna Sanctuary during the good weather months in the Fall and Spring , you can expect clear mornings and evenings and a glowing panorama of snow capped peaks and starry skies.

After the accomplishment of the Base Camp dream we head back the same route we hiked up, following the Modi Khola gorge up to Chomrong village, this is a geographical reality  the only way up to the Sanctuary for trekkers. From Chomrong which is the junction, we traverse right towards the Gorepani Poon Hill region, the second phase of our trip. An early morning hike up to the Poon Hill view tower from Gorepani village is quite scintillating and worth the climb, as you are rewarded with a vista of a lifetime experience. The 220 degree Himalayan panorama combining two beautiful massifs of Dhaulagiri(8157m) the 7th highest along with the Annapurna massif in one straight line just separated by the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki gorge is simply majestic. And at this view point you are actually standing on the south face of the Annapurna range completely on the other side of Annapurna Base Camp. So one could imagine what an exciting journey it could be in one short trek.

treks facts

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Trip Code :
Anna-ABC-5
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Trip Duration :
15 Days
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Highest Altitude :
4130 m
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Location :
Annapurna Sanctuary
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Season :
spring
autumn
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Minimum Traveller :
2 People
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Transportation :
Car, Van, Flight
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Price :
US$ 1,450.00

treks facts

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Trip Code :
Anna-ABC-5
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Trip Duration :
15 Days
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Highest Altitude :
4130 m
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Location :
Annapurna Sanctuary
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Season :
spring
autumn
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Minimum Traveller :
2 People
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Transportation :
Car, Van, Flight
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Price :
US$ 1,450