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Thanks for a great trip to Nepal and an awe inspiring trek to Everest Base Camp
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Annapurna Sanctuary

This is the classic trek to the Annapurna Base Camp the world’s tenth highest mountain and to viewpoint at Poon Hill.

We start by taking the spectacular flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara where you will get superb views of the Himalayan mountains. This is a classic trek passing through Gurung villages and rhododendron forests followed by an ascent of Poon Hill where there is a superb view of the Himalayan peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna 1, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and Machapuchare (known as Fishtail mountain). From here we follow the Modi Khola river through the gates of the Sanctuary into a hidden amphitheatre with a superb view of the Annapurna massif.

This trek would be a good choice if you would like to get into the high Himalayan mountains without the longer acclimatisation period required for some of the other treks in Nepal such as Everest Base Camp. The highest altitude reached on this trek is 4,130m at Annapurna Base Camp.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Moderate
  • Duration: 16 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Local leader
  • Minimum Group Size: 2 people
  • Cost: 2010 - £995 (US$1,595)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu
  • All transfers including private airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle 
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu and in teahouse lodges while on trek
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, Sherpa guide and porters
  • Complimentary Annapurna trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £58)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • October 9th to 24th 2010
  • November 6th to 21st 2010
  • March 5th to 20th 2011
  • April 2nd to 17th 2011
  • October 8th to 23rd 2011
  • November 5th to 20th 2011
  • March 3rd to 18th 2012
  • March 31st to April 15th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Kathmandu sightseeing 
  • Day 3Fly to Pokhara, drive to Naya Pul & trek to Tirkhedunga (1,540m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Ghorepani (2,750m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Tadapani (2,590m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Chomrong (2,170m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Bamboo (2,335m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Deorali (3,140m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,480m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,100m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Dovan (2,540m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Chomrong (2,170m) 
  • Day 13Trek Lhandrung (1,565m) 
  • Day 14Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara 
  • Day 15Drive to Kathmandu 
  • Day 16Fly home 
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