Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2: We take a morning flight to Pokhara, where we transfer directly to the roadhead and trek to our first overnight campsite at the village of Dhampus (1700m. / 5578ft.). Camp.
Day 3: Trekking through Pothana we cross a low pass above the Modi Khola River to reach Landruk where we make our second overnight stop (1620m. / 5315ft.). Camp.
Day 4: From the 'new' bridge below Landruk, we have a steady climb to Jhinu Danda and the hot springs, then it's up the ridge to the colourful village and several lodges of Chhomrong (2210m. / 7251ft.). Camp.
Day 5: A day of undulation as we follow the course of the Modi Khola on an often stepped pathway to the area known as Bamboo (2310m. / 7579ft.). Camp.
Day 6: From Bamboo we climb through forest, past the lodges of Dobhan, Himalaya Lodge and Hinko Cave to Deurali (3170m. / 10,400ft.). Camp
Day 7: Continuing our ascent of the Modi Khola we reach Macchapuchare (the fishtail mountain) Basecamp (3700m. / 12,140ft.). Camp.
Day 8: In the morning we reach the Annapurna Basecamp area (4130m. / 13,550ft.). Afternoon exploration above basecamp. Camp
Day 9: We catch the sunrise on this unique mountain scence before retracing our steps as far as Dobhan (2540m. / 8333ft,). Camp
Day 10: We travel down the Modi khola Valley to Chhomrong (2210m. / 7251ft.). Camp
Day 11: We turn off our approach route, climbing up through the village of Daaulu, and to Tadapani. (2650m. / 8694ft.). Camp
Day 12: Trek to Banthanti and climb through rhododendron forest and along the ridge to Ghorepani. (2900m. / 9514ft.). Camp
Day 13: Optional ascent of Poon Hill (3195m. / 10,482ft.) for the sunrise on Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. Then, a long descent, including lots of stone steps, to Hille (1524m. / 5059ft.). Camp.
Day 14: End the trek with a short walk to the roadhead then drive to Pokhara for lunch and check into the group hotel. Afternoon free to enjoy the special ambience of 'Lakeside'.
Day 15: Morning flight to Kathmandu and check in to the group hotel. Optional sghtseeing tour and celebratory dinner in the evening. Hotel
Day 16: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
