Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
This is probably the most ideal trek: lovely, short and intense, a direct route into the heart of the Himalaya. Spectacular mountain vistas and easy access make it among the most popular treks, with more than 10,000 visitors per year. The sanctuary is a hidden pocket of meadow, moraine and glacier, ringed by magnificent sheer-walled peaks: the Annapurnas, Gangaprna, Machhapuchre, Himchuli etc.
The trek begins from Pokhara, passing through lowland villages and rice terraces to mountain glaciers. The trail rises nearly 2000m in the last 8km and one needs to plan for acclimatization. The trail is frequently slippery and there's danger of avalanches in few places.
Facts of the Trek
Grade: Moderate
Average walking per day: 6 hrs
Maximum altitude: 4130m
Best Seasons: February-May, October-November
Type of trek: Camping/ Teahouse
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara and stay overnight
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1 hr). Trek to Syaulibazar (4 hrs)
Day 05: Trek Syaulibazar to Ghandrung. (4 hrs)
Day 06: Trek Ghandrung to Tadapani (5 hrs)
Day 07: Trek Tadapani to Chhomrong (5-6 hrs)
Day 08: Rest Day at Chhomrong
Day 09: Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo (4 hrs)
Day 10: Trek Bamboo to Himalayan Hotel (4 hrs)
Day 11: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m) (4 hrs)
Day 12: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (2 hrs)
Day 13: Trek back to Bamboo (5 hrs)
Day 14: Trek to Jhinu danda (Hot Spring) (6 hrs)
Day 15: Trek to Pothana (1980 m) (5 hrs)
Day 16: Drive to Pokhara. Free to explore
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu