Annapurna Sanctuary
Trek
Duration:
4 Nights / 5
Days
Places to Visit:
(Pokhara - Nayapul - Tirkhedhunga -
Ghorepani - Tadapani - Ghandrung - Dhampus - Trek Phedi - Drive Pokhara)
Day
01
Today the trail descends down to Modi Khola. Cross
the Modi khola, on a suspension bridge then ascend to Landrung village.
Annapurna and Machhapuchhre are clearly visible from the trail. The trail
goes through scattered trees and bushes and starts to ascend steeply after
about an hour. The steady climb to Deurali will take approx two hours. From
Deurali, one can have a fine view of Annapurna south and Dhaulagiri
Mountain, which is the highest in the western Nepal. The trail from Deurali
descends gradually all the way to Dhampus for overnight stay at lodge. Lunch
will be taken en-route.
Day 02
After early breakfast, the trail descends and after crossing the BHURUNDI Stream,
a steep climbing begins to reach Ulleri. It takes about 3 Hours from Tirkhedhunga
to Ulleri. From here one can have a very close view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare
- the Fishtail Mountain. Lunch will be served a little further at Naya Thanti.
After Lunch the trail climbs steadily through a dense rhododendron forest for
about four hours to reach GhorepaniI. Overnight in lodge at Ghorepani.
Day 03
Early in the morning before breakfast, an excursion to Poon Hill at
(10530-ft) can be organised for those with a spirit of adventure. Poon Hill
is the spot to view the majestic panorama of the Himalayas. A close up view
of Dhalaugiri and the Annapurna Massif including Machhapuchare the sacred
Mountain await for you at Poon Hill. The hike to and back from Poon Hill is
approximately one and half-hours. After breakfast, the trail from Ghorepani
to Tadapani goes through thick pine and rhododendron forest with occasional
ascends and descends, but the walk today may be considered flat on the ridge
top as a whole. We stop for lunch at Tadapani at (8900-ft.). After lunch,
the major part of the trail is descending downhill through scattered
villages. After lunch, the trail descends all the way to the fairly large
Gurung settlement GHANDRUNG. The view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli add
beauty to this beautiful village. Overnight lodge at Ghandrung.
Day
04Today the trail descends down to Modi Khola. Cross the Modi
khola, on a suspension bridge then ascend to Landrung village. Annapurna and
Machhapuchhre are clearly visible from the trail. The trail goes through
scattered trees and bushes and starts to ascend steeply after about an hour.
The steady climb to Deurali will take approx two hours. From Deurali, one
can have a fine view of Annapurna south and Dhaulagiri Mountain, which is
the highest in the western Nepal. The trail from Deurali descends gradually
all the way to Dhampus for overnight stay at lodge. Lunch will be taken
en-route.
Day
05
After breakfast, it is an easy walk
along the ridge passing through scattered villages and paddy fields for
about one hour. The trail descends steeply for an hour to PHEDI
(Pokhara-Baglung Highway). From here drive (30 min. approx.) straight to the
hotel at Pokhara for overnight or airport to connect the flight back to
Kathmandu.
Cost for the above program is:
US$ 235.00 net per
person (Based on min of 02 pax)
The above cost includes
»
04 Nights / 05 Days full supported lodge / tea house trek with three meals
breakfast, lunch and dinner as per lodge menu a day and accommodation in the
local lodges / tea houses (NB: accommodation on the local
lodges/tea houses are modest with simple/clean bed and common bath) while on
the trekking.
» Services of a Trekking Guide and a local porter
with their daily wages + food + lodge and necessary transportation +
Insurance.
» Necessary transportation from Pokhara hotel or
airport to trek starting point and trek ending point to back to Pokhara
hotel or airport.
» Annapurna conservation area entry permit fee.
» and all applicable government taxes.
The Extra Cost
» All local transportation & Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and
in Pokhara.
» Airfare from Kathmandu/ Pokhara or
V.V. i.e. US$ 72.00 (one way) including airport tax per person.
»
All your travel insurance, personal nature expenses, hard & soft drinks.
» Rescue evacuation in case of emergency.
Cost
Includes » Arrival/Departure transfer
»
Accommodation on twin sharing & BB Basis
» Guided sightseeing
Tours
» Entrance fees, Private ground transfers
» Full
board meals during
» Safari & White Water Rafting
»
Safari activities
» And internal flight cost where applicable.
Cost Excludes » Expenses of personal nature and
Travel Insurance.
