Ultimate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (16 days)

Ultimate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (16 days)

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Trip Facts

Start Point

Kathmandu

End Point

Pokhara

Duration

15 Nights/16 Days

Grade

Hard

Max Altitude

4130 meters

Meals

B+L+D

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodge

No. of Person

Min. 01 Pax

Per day walking

5-6 Hours

Transportation

Car or Flight

Best Season

Mar-May & Sep-Nov

Activity

Ultimate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Trip Highlights

  • Annapurna Base Camp and Fishtail Base Camp
  • Rectangular View of Himalayan ranges at ABC
  • Ghorepani Poon Hill for Dhaulagiri Himalayan View and sunrise
  • Ghandruk Gurung Village
  • Banthati to Ghorepani for Rhododendron flowers
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara cultural with nature tour

Ultimate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek: The Definitive Adventure

Experience the full splendor of the Himalayas with our Ultimate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. This 16-day extended itinerary is designed for those who want to explore the Annapurna Region at a comfortable, leisurely pace. By seamlessly integrating the legendary Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with the iconic Annapurna Base Camp Trek, this route provides superior acclimatization and deeper cultural immersion than any shorter alternative.

Why Choose Our 16-Day ABC Trek?

Your journey begins with a scenic climb to Ghorepani, where you will witness the golden sunrise hitting the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. From there, you will traverse deep, lush valleys before ascending toward the heart of the mountains. This extended Annapurna Base Camp Trek is ideal for photographers and nature lovers who want extra time to capture shifting landscapes—from terraced farmland to high-altitude alpine glaciers. With dedicated “buffer days” for weather and rest, this is the safest and most comprehensive way to conquer the Annapurna Region.

Experience Cultural Heritage in Ghandruk Village

A major highlight of this trek is the chance to spend time in Ghandruk Village. As a center of Gurung culture, Ghandruk Village offers a unique window into traditional mountain life. During autumn and spring, you will witness the warm hospitality of the locals, enjoy traditional music, and observe local customs that add incredible depth to your adventure.

Perfect Trekking Conditions

Ideal Weather: Autumn offers crisp, clear skies and moderate temperatures, ranging from 10°C to 20°C, perfect for trekking. Spring brings vibrant rhododendron blooms, creating a colorful trail experience.

Spectacular Scenery: Enjoy unobstructed views of Annapurna I (8,091m), Machapuchare (6,993m), and Hiunchuli (6,441m).

Biodiversity: The Annapurna Conservation Area is a biodiversity hotspot. Keep an eye out for langur monkeys, Himalayan thar, and rare bird species as you trek through diverse forests of oak and bamboo.

A Rewarding Journey

The Ultimate Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a moderate to challenging adventure suitable for trekkers with good fitness. The sense of accomplishment upon reaching the base camp at 4,130 meters, surrounded by a 360-degree amphitheater of snow-capped giants, is unparalleled.

Whether you are seeking the tranquility of the mountains or the vibrancy of local traditions, this journey promises a life-changing experience. Let Nepal Tour Hiking guide you through the very best of the Himalayas.

Detail Trip Itinerary

Our travel company representative welcomes you at Kathmandu airport. Then transfer to Hotel. Trekking Manager will briefs you about your trip.

Accomodation: Hotel
Altitude:1400 Meters
Meals: Not included
Multiple: Company Representative/ Vehicle-25 minutes’ drive/7 KM Distance

After breakfast, Tour guide will lead you some important and popular tour spots which are related with history, culutre and tradition of Nepal. Those are namely Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Monaster and Patan Durbar square which are in records of world heritage sites too.

Accomodation: Hotel
Altitude:1400 Meters
Meals: Breakfast
Multiple: Tour Guide/Vehicle-6-7 hours Tour/32 KM Distance/Entrance Fees

To go to Pokhara there are two options either by flight or overland. it takes 25 minutes by flight and 6 hours by private vehicle or tourist coach. This trip arranged on the basis of client’s budget.

Accomodation: Hotel
Altitude:900 Meters
Meals: Breakfast
Multiple: Vehicle-6-7 hours’ drive/210 KM Distance

Trekking starts from Pokhara to Nayapul by overland drive. Nayapul to Tikhe Dhunga is on foot. It takes 1 and half hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. It crosses popular agriculture farm house Lumle and get to Nayapul. This route goes up with Birethanti small town. The trekking trail follows bamboo forests, passes waterfalls with plunge pools. The trekking routes continue to Hile and Tikhe Dhunga. Stay at Tikhe Dhunga.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:1540 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/Vehicle-1 hour drive/40 KM/4-5 hours Trek/10 KM Distance

Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani Trekking trails ascend to Magar Village Ulleri. This route goes up through Pasture and cultivated fields. From Tikhe Dhunga the trail ascends to Ulleri village up a stone staircase. As you climb up you walk beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forests. There are some small restaurants on the way of Ghorepani but not sure where to be served lunch. Though lunch will be had any suitable time and place as you prefer. Then slowly ascends to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is the most beautiful hill station from where one can see majestic views of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m) and other long ranges of mountains.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:2775 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/6-7 hours Trek/12 KM Distance

Ghorepani is a prime location for mountain view and natural scenes in Annapurna Region. The particular place is Poon Hill. This is an hour walking from Ghorepani to Poon Hill for sunrise view over the Himalayas. From Poon Hill trekker can see best Himalayan view points in Nepal and sunrise over the himalayan ranges. Those Himalayan ranges and mountains are namely Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Peak Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Mt Fishtail ( Macchapuchre 6997m), Tent Peak and many more High Himalayas. After complete the sunrise viw with Himalayan ranges, back to Ghorepani and then slowly trek to Tadapani.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:2540 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/6-7 hours Trek/11 KM Distance

This trekking slowly steep down to Chhomrong through Rhododendron forest and on the way of between these places trekker has chance to see a spectacle of the towering peaks of Annapurna South, Annapurna (iv) with Fishtail (Machhapachhure) facing it across the valley, dwarfing the villages below.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:2210 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/5-6 hours Trek/8 KM Distance

This route is goes via the forest of Kuldighar, some deep bamboo forest and Rhododendron Jungles.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:2540 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/6-7 hours Trek/18 KM Distance

Trekking commence virtually continuous climb through deep bamboo forest. The valley becomes increasingly hemmed in by ever steeper slopes which witness periodic avalanches. There are regular stream crossing on the trial. May be you can have some rest at hotel Himalayan(2873m) before to ascend to Hinko(3139m) a short path beyond,Deurali(3231m).Walking all the way through Bagar, then get to Machhapuchare Base Camp

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:3700 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/4-5 hours Trek/8 KM Distance

From Machhapurchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp route is about 2 hours. After reaching Annapurna Base Camp have a Lunch. Annapurna Base Camp is mostly surrounded by Himalayas and glacier. It is called Annapurna Santuary too. One can explore around Annapurna Base Camp with breathtaking panorama, magnificent view and Himalayan glacier.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:4130 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/2-3 hours Trek/6 KM Distance

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo ( 2300m) . This trekking route is graadually come down to Bamboo through Himalayan Hotel and Dovan, overnight at guest house

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:2345 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Multiple: Trekking Guide/6-7 hours Trek/15 KM Distance

Trekking back from Bamboo to Jhinnu Danda via Chhomrong which is same way, from Chhomrong about an hour walking, it takes 1 hour to get to Jhinu Danda. You find here natural hot spring.

Accomodation: Guest House/Lodge
Altitude:1750 Meters
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast in the morning, the trekking trail continues come down to Landruk which is a beautiful Gurung village. The trail emerges in the main Modi Khola valley and reaches Tolkha. Then Tolkha to walk straits some course and steep up to Deaural and after few hours walking down, get to Pothana from where trekker can see an excellent view of Mt Fish tail ( Machhapuchhare 6697m).

This trekking trails starts from Pothana to Dhampus through some rhododendron forest and road is pavement of stone. Dhampus is Gurung Village which gives perfect gurung culture and tradition. Then slowly steep down and walk down to Phedi and drive to Pokhara.

Pokhara to Kathmandu journey is in option. One is by flight and another is by overland by private vehicle or tourist bus.

Departure from Kathmandu to Airport.

Trip Cost Detail

What is Included

Comprehensive Transportation:

  • Private airport transfers (Pick-up and Drop-off) in Kathmandu.

     

  • Comfortable tourist bus or private vehicle transfer from Pokhara back to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu city tour:

  • All entrance Fees of Temple, Monastery, Museum, Durbar Square etc.

  • private transportation with air condition
    (with tour guide)

Premium Accommodation:

  • ity Stay: Standard 3-star hotel accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Twin-sharing basis) including a fresh daily breakfast.

  • On the Trail: Carefully selected mountain lodges and traditional teahouses during the trek, chosen for their hospitality and hygiene.

Full Board Meals:

  • Three nutritious meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) throughout the trekking duration, featuring a mix of local and international cuisine.(one main course with cup of tea or coffee).

  • fresh seasonal fruits avilable where possible along the route.(after dinner)

Permits & Paperwork:

  • All necessary trekking permits, including the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems) card.

Expert Leadership:

  • A government-licensed, English-speaking Trekking Guide with extensive Himalayan experience.

  • The package covers the guide’s daily wages, meals, accommodation, equipment, and comprehensive insurance.

  • One porter for every two trekkers (each porter carries up to 25 kg total—approx 10–12 kg per trekker)

  • A comprehensive medical kit (oximeter and Diamox included) carried by your guide

What is Excluded

International Travel:

  • Round-trip international airfare and Nepal entry visa fees.

City Dining:

  • Lunch and dinner during stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara (allowing clients to explore the local restaurant scene).

Personal Expenses:

  • All bar bills, including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks.

  • bills for wi-fi internet,hot shower,battery charging during the trek

Insurance & Safety:

  • Mandatory personal travel and medical insurance (must include emergency helicopter evacuation coverage).

  • Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances like flight delays, road blockages, strikes, or natural events.

Itinerary Adjustments:

  • Additional costs incurred if the client chooses to deviate from the scheduled itinerary.

Gratitude:

  • Tips for the trekking guide, porters, and drivers (an expected but voluntary gesture of appreciation in Nepal).

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