Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek; easier and beautiful trek in Nepal. Annapurna Base camp lies in the heart of mountains and at the head of the Modi River.
The Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trek incorporates diverse culture, wildlife, and beautiful terrain. It is a miracle of ice-sculpted peaks gathered in an almost complete circle, providing a close-up view of the Annapurna Himalaya range and the Dhaulagiri range. In spring, the colorful and beautiful rhododendron flowers bloom.
This trek starts from rice field terraces and gradually goes up to glaciers, reaching the Annapurna base camp at 4,130 meters, at the bottom of Mt. Annapurna. It offers top-to-bottom views of Annapurna I, Annapurna glaciers, icefalls, and many other mountains.
The sub-tropical forests are inhabited by monkeys and deer, and singing birds can be heard in the spring. There are colorful woods of rhododendron, oak, maple, walnut, and pine, as well as bushes of bamboo and forests of alpine trees.
The Annapurna region is taken care of by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in an area of 7,600 square km / 2,934 square miles, with the aim of repairing damage caused in the past and preventing further environmental and cultural decline.
Welcome to Nepal Himalaya! We will meet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer you to your hotel. Ace Hiking offers a welcome dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant.
Overnight at hotel
Dinner included
The Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour will start after breakfast. We will visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Pashupatinath temple, Boudha Stupa, Swoyambhu Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. This tour provides an opportunity to observe the historical, religious, and cultural aspects of Nepal. You will also get to see Nepalese architecture, including palaces, buildings, temples, stupas, and intricate wood and metal work.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast included
Pokhara is a beautiful tourist city known for its stunning mountain views. We will take a tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which typically takes around 7 hours.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast included
We will take a private vehicle to Nayapul, which is approximately 45 km away from Pokhara and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach. From Nayapul, we will begin our trek to Tikhedhunga, crossing the Modi River and following the path alongside the Bhrungdi River.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
The trek starts with a challenging ascent of thousands of steps up to Ulleri, a large Magar ethnic village. We pass by waterfalls, small villages, and tea houses before reaching Ghorepani. We will stay at Ghorepani Deurali, located at a saddle with a breathtaking view of the 8,000-meter mountains.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
We will hike to Poon Hill before sunrise. Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint for the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. From there, we can observe the deep gorge between the towering Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains, as well as enjoy panoramic views of mountains, valleys, ridges, and forests. Afterward, we will return to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue our trek to Tadapani.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
The trail descends all the way to the Kimrong River. After crossing the river via a suspension bridge, we hike through ups and downs until we reach the beautiful village of Chhomrong, nestled at the base of Annapurna South Mountain.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
After breakfast in Chhomrong, we will leave and descend down stone-paved steps to the Chhomrong Khola River. Crossing a suspension bridge, we then begin an uphill climb to Sinuwa, passing through a beautiful forest and thick bamboo bushes. Today, we enter the special managed zone of Annapurna Sanctuary.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
From this point onward, the air becomes cooler and fresher as we enter the Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp area. The trail winds gradually upwards, passing through Himalaya Hotel near the Hinko Cave, which is situated beneath Huinchuli peak. Continuing to the Deurali and moraine of the old avalanche area, we cross a small bridge before reaching Machhapuchhre Base Camp, located at the bottom of Mt. It’s important to be cautious as there is a possibility of avalanches in case of heavy snowfall. Machhapuchhre North Face, where we will spend the night.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
From MBC, we have a further ascent of around 400 meters, which takes about 2 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). ABC is a beautiful place surrounded by mountains, offering views of the entire Annapurna I range, glaciers, memorials, and prayer flags. There is also a recently built memorial statue of Maurice Herzog, the first climber of Annapurna I.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Today, we retrace our steps and descend along the same trail. The trail leads us back down by 1,700 meters to reach Bamboo at an altitude of 2,345 meters.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
From Bamboo, we climb a short and steep up to reach Khuldi Ghar, and then the trail winds downhill through dense forests to Sinuwa Danda. From there, the path descends to Chomrong Khola. After crossing the bridge, there is uphill walk of less than an hour to reach Chomrong village, where we can take a rest or have lunch. From there, our route descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will spend the night. This place offers the opportunity to relax in refreshing hot springs located just a 20-minute downhill walk near the Modi River.
Overnight at a guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
From Jhinu, we cross the Kimrong Khola (River) via a high and long suspension bridge. We then trek for approximately 4 hours to Nayapul. From Nayapul, a 1.5-hour drive will take us back to Pokhara, where we can enjoy the beauty of this lakeside city.
Note: Alternatively, if you prefer not to walk along the dusty road, there is an option to take a one-hour walk from Jhinu to Nayapul and then a jeep or bus ride to Nayapul or directly to Pokhara.
Overnight at a hotel
Breakfast and lunch included
Today in the morning we get tourist bus for Kathmandu.
Overnight at a hotel
Breakfast included
Today you can do last-minute shopping or other activities. We will drop you at the Kathmandu international airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We will say goodbye with happy memories and hope to see you again.
Breakfast included
Massif Annapurna winter trek
It was the most different and wonderful experience while trekking in Annapurna region with ace hiking and Megendra Giri.
Starting from ghandruk to ABC and back to Pokhara it is such a beautiful places,valleys, snow cap mountains, best food and stay on the way.
Great thing is the people in nepal and hospitality that they provide to their guests.
Trekking in such a cold month with snowfall and challenging weather won’t be possible without Megendra Giri.
So if you are planing any trek or further travel in nepal then please connect with Megendra Giri and ace hiking.
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