Into the Annapurna Sanctuary
Annapurna Base Camp
A shorter, spectacular trek into a natural amphitheatre of 7,000 and 8,000 metre peaks.
Duration
9 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
4,130m
Region
Annapurna
Best Season
Spring, Autumn
Overview
The trek to Annapurna Base Camp climbs through some of Nepal's richest rhododendron forest into the Annapurna Sanctuary — a glacial basin ringed by Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. It's shorter and less demanding than the full circuit, but the final approach, walled in by ice faces on every side, is one of the most dramatic in the Himalaya.
Highlights
- The Annapurna Sanctuary's amphitheatre of peaks
- Machhapuchhre's sacred, unclimbed summit
- Rhododendron forest in bloom (spring)
- Gurung village culture at Ghandruk
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Itinerary
Begin among rice terraces and stone-stepped trail.
A steady climb through rhododendron forest.
Panoramic dawn views before descending through forest.
Enter the approach to the Sanctuary.
Climbing steadily along the Modi Khola gorge.
Enter the Sanctuary itself, ringed by ice walls.
A long descent back through the gorge.
End the trek with a soak in natural hot springs.
Return to Pokhara's lakeside.
Included
- Road transfers to and from the trailhead
- Teahouse accommodation on trek
- All meals during the trek
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide and porter support
- Annapurna Conservation Area permits
Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porters
Questions
FAQ
Yes — it's one of the most accessible ways to stand among 8,000m peaks without the length or altitude demands of a full circuit.
Late March through April, when the forests below Ghorepani are in full bloom.
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